Restrictions on entry of aliens and Monroe Doctrine restatement
Washington moves to curb alien entry with two executive orders requiring a legitimate purpose for immigration and harsher shore leave limits for alien seamen. Roosevelt seeks funds to expand the FBI with 500 more agents, Marshall proposes army growth to 400000, and Congress backs a Monroe Doctrine restatement aimed at Germany.
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Tax Exemption Cuts Likely Under House Subcommittee
Washington June 5 The house subcommittee tentatively votes to raise income taxpayers by 2,050,000 by lowering personal exemptions. It aims to lift the exemption total from about 3,750,000 to 5,800,000 and to apply a 10 percent supertax with a $100 earned income deduction and $100 exemption as the base.
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German High Command claims major German breakthrough in north France
Berlin report says hundreds of divisions hurled at a 200 mile front pierced main defenses and drive toward Paris and Le Havre. Waggang’s Somme Aisne area allegedly broken as fresh units enter action for first time. Seaborne link to Britain at Le Havre seen as primary objective with Paris and Flanders in Germany’s sights.
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Paul Block Backs Herbert Hoover Endorsement
New York June 5 Paul Block newspaper publisher endorsed former President Herbert Hoover for the Republican nomination. Block argued the party should choose the candidate who can best handle world conditions now and in the immediate future.
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French Admire British Heroism In Berlin
Paris error: The French president praised British heroism as the two nations stand in solidarity. He declared the French and British military efforts in the northern struggle demonstrate shared ideals and mutual support.
Italy Declares Sea Danger Zone
Rome reports the government declared a 12 mile danger zone around Italian coasts. All ships must obtain Italian authorities instruction before approach risk and blackout regulations were issued. Page 12.
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Bombs Hit English Cities In Widespread Raids
Incendiaries and high explosives blasted rural Yorkshire Lincolnshire and Norfolk and along the Thames coast in Germanys first broad raid on England. One Lincolnshire house damaged. six people lightly injured. Bombs also fell offshore near an east coast port as searchlights and anti aircraft fire lit the night.
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Bombs Menace See Page 12
The liner Manhattan carrying 1 914 radioed from Europe may reach New York Monday afternoon as U S lines say British authorities at Gibraltar allowed her passage without the usual delay for search.
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Turkey Adopts Air Raid Precautions Measures
Istanbul acts to remove non employed province residents from the city and implement air raid precautions. Officials plan fireproof roof treatments for wooden buildings and to build more shelters as near calm lines and transit routes are adjusted. General Weygand successor is to be sent to Syria to monitor North Africa contingencies.
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Republicans Aim to Keep Congress In Session Amid Emergency
Washington June 5 Republican leaders agreed Congress should remain in session for the international emergency. Administration aides sought to send lawmakers home by June 22. Senator McNary proposed a recon resolution with some Democratic backing for a continued session.
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England Soviet Make Progress In War Diplomacy
Russia accepts Sir Stafford Cripps as British ambassador as Allied powers seek coordinated strategy with Soviet Russia. British sources suggest improved ties may deter Italy from entering the war and bolster Balkan and Near East cooperation, with Russia’s ties to Turkey aiding coordination among allies. See Page 12.
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Stark Tragedy Among Refugees Reaches Northern France
A reportage from near St. Pol in northern France describes vast refugee suffering as French retreat and German advance leave civilians, including many children and elderly, dispersed and driven from their homes. The piece notes shelled towns and vanished residents, highlighting the human cost of war.
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French Defenses Halt German Tank Offensive On Somme
French general Weygand deployment of support points and field fortifications repelled German armored columns. French military dispatches claim tanks failed to breach the line across Amiens Peronne and Laon sectors as air forces and counterattacks followed.
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Reynaud reshuffles cabinet in wartime French government
Paris June 6 Premier Reynaud completely drops former premier Daladier in a broad government reorganization. Reynaud becomes foreign minister and national defense minister, with Gen de Gaulle as assistant at the defense ministry. Other key changes include Bouthillier as finance minister and Pernot taking health portfolio.
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Army commandeers new apes and suspends licenses in France
On June 5 reports indicate all new apes available in France were commandeered for the army. Private enterprise purchase licenses were suspended, leaving markets in limbo amid wartime controls.
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