Senate group acts to hinder area transfers in Western hemisphere
Washington reports Senate Foreign Relations chair Pittman and House Foreign Affairs chair Bloom introduced resolutions backing a strengthened Monroe Doctrine. The measures vow not to recognize or acquiesce in any transfer of Western Hemisphere regions to non American powers and call for consultation with American republics if transfers appear likely. The move aligns with Hull's support and impacts defense plans including naval air force growth to 4500 planes and a 35 million dollar appropriation.
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Court Upholds Salute to Flag in Public Schools
The Supreme Court rules 8-1 that school children may be required to salute the American flag to promote patriotism. Justice Frankfurter writes the flag embodies unity. Justice Stone dissents. The ruling centers on Minersville Pennsylvania case involving Lillian Gobitis and her brother William, alleging violation of religious freedom.
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Belgian Officer Describes Surrender of Belgian Army
A Belgian Grenadiers major in London recounts surrender of an army reduced to fighting with bayonets after a failed retreat from German advances. He notes British help was unavailable and recalls troops kneeling on the La Panne beach begging to be evacuated. The report cites a Belgian broadcast calling men aged 19 to 35 for immediate duty as the nation eyes larger mobilization.
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West Virginia GOP caucus Friday to set resolutions group
In Charleston on Friday the 16 member West Virginia delegation to the Republican national convention will meet along with the new state committee. The group will discuss the resolutions committee to meet in Philadelphia a week before the June 24 convention. Dewey supporters and uncommitted delegates are noted in the roll, with Blake and Bias mentioned among potential delegates.
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Fifth Column Activity Dominates Washington Hearings
In Washington on June 3 witnesses testified before a house committee about Fifth Column activity in the TVA region with plans to submit data to the president. CIO leaders criticized anti labor measures as part of a broader repression trend amid wartime policy. Senator Connally urged action as talk of Fifth Columns in South America rose.
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Virginia Man Succumbs to Injuries After Crash
A. H. Steele of Bluefield Virginia died in a hospital last night at 8 o clock from injuries suffered in a weekend incident in Ohio. His son Charles was seriously hurt, while his wife Mrs Steele and daughter Prances escaped serious injury.
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Britain Counts Retreat Losses in Flanders Battle
Britain reports six destroyers and 24 minor craft lost among a vast armada of nearly 900 ships during the Flanders retreat. The admiralty calls the operation the most extensive naval withdrawal in history and notes continuous air attacks while thousands of Allied soldiers were ferried to safety. The harbor at Zeebrugge was blocked with concrete-filled ships, and Italy’s potential entry into the war looms as observers call the move a decisive moment.
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Off icers Arrest Petitioner Signer in Mercer County
The first arrest of an alleged Mercer county signer of the Communist petition for governor ballot placement was made Saturday night by Constable C. C. Christian and Trooper G. T. Davis Jr. Milko Vekrotche was seized at a Bluefield hotel on a warrant sworn by Magistrate D. T. Carr for signing the petition and voting in the Democratic primary. The warrant was issued after a county meeting with Princeton officials and the prosecuting attorney. He is held at county jails awaiting further action.
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Demand Congress Stay In Session Urges Republicans
Washington June 3 A group of House Republicans demanded Congress stay in session today with resolutions calling for continued legislative power. Martin said he offered the measure himself and noted the Swenne conference discussed the defense appropriation amidst the push.
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Egyptian Fifth Column Suspects Interned in Camps
Alexandria reports the government placing 700 fifth column suspects in internment camps as the special council met. Italy is viewed as key to Mediterranean changes while the liner Egeo sails for Italy with 200 Italians cleared from harbors. Italian airlines continue operations for the next two days under heavy guard at rail stations and strategic points.
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Nazis Regroup for Next Smash
Paris reports indicate German forces shifted from northwest France toward new theaters after battles along the Meuse and Flanders. Despite the Paris air raid and renewed Dunkirk fighting, overall fronts were quiet as Reichswehr reorganizes for a forthcoming assault while observing allied movements.
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Germans Eye Booty Of War Paris Raid Signals German Onslaught
German forces report a major strike sinking deep into France with alleged captures of 330000 allies and the seizure of substantial war materiel. A dawn raid on Paris marked the first French capital attack in the war as Luftwaffe pressure continues on the Rhone Valley and Marseille amid reports of attacks near Forbach and Dunkirk.
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Bluefield Firemen Found Not Guilty After Deliberation
Arnold Porterfield and R. H. Walters, Bluefield firemen, were found not guilty after a 90 minute jury deliberation on charges that they contemptuously desecrated the flag. The trial, held in the municipal courtroom, drew about 150 spectators and featured defense claims that no contempt occurred. The defendants apologized to the court and nation for their remarks.
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Paris Endures Major Luftwaffe Raid on the Capital
Paris reports a heavy German air attack with 250 to 300 planes dropping more than 30 tons of explosives. About 45 people were killed and 149 wounded as Parisian anti aircraft fire and pursuit planes engaged the raiders. German stations reportedly shut down, and Paris pledged retaliation within hours as the siege mentality gripped the city.
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Italy poised to decide on entering war
Rome reports the Italian cabinet to meet at 10 p m seeking to end the suspense over Italy's war entry. The fascist grand council may not meet. veterans promise readiness as war actions rise. Further developments awaited.
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