Sunday, 23 July 1939 India: Mahatma Gandhi writes a personal letter to Adolf Hitler addressing him "My friend", requesting to prevent any possible war. Rome: The navy is holding Maneuvers in the Mediterranean from July 23 to July 30. They will be observed by a German naval mission. Munich: Three German mountaineers have been compelled by bad weather to postpone their attempt to reach the peak of the Twins in the Himalayas according to a report reaching Munich. MONDAY, JULY 24, 1939 Havana: Cuba eliminated Canada by three matches to one in the first round of the North American zone of the Davis Cup. Brussels: "We must keep our presence of mind and resolve to keep ourselves out of any conflict that does not threaten our rights," declared King Leopold. Shanghai: The Pearls River is likely to be closed shortly for a fortnight owing to "military operations," according to official reports from Canton.
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