British and Free French push deep into Syria and Lebanon
Allied forces drive operations into Syria and Lebanon with strong desertion to the Allied side. Beirut and Tyre fall to the advance while Syrian depths approach Damascus. British and Free French air and naval actions unfold as Germany and Vichy deny direct involvement.
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Syria
Lebanon
Associated Press
Middle East
Vichy
France
Beirut
Biblical
Tyre
Damascus
Iraq
Ascus
Christ
Syrian
Army Moves to Run Warplane Plant as Strikes Persist
Troops seized the North American Aviation plant after workers and pickets clashed. Attorney General Jackson called the actions insurrectionary while draft officials issued a wartime work or fight order. About 2,000 workers returned to duty, with production aimed at meeting defense orders.
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North American Aviation Corporation
Jackson
Washington
Robert Pat
Roosevien
15Th Infantry
Ocmae
Ancient Tyre Taken in Drive on Syrian Front
British and Free French forces claim capture of ancient Tyre and push toward Damascus and Beirut. Royal Navy and air units support a wide Mediterranean offensive, with reports of crossings of the Litani River and advances beyond Evzraa Sheikh Miskine and Kuneitra.
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London
Tyre
Damascus
Beiruat
Syria
Lebanon
Royal Navy
Litani
Evzraa- Sheikh-Miskine-Kuneitra
Mediterranean
Christ
Palestine
Tyre- Sidan
Bierut
House Approves 10 Billion Army Bill Amid Labor Debate
Washington June 9 AP The House approved a 10 009 655 187 war department appropriation bill the largest since World War II. Two amendments to curb strikes passed while three anti strike measures failed and a reduced relief appropriation of 885 million for next year was approved with WPA restrictions retained.
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Washington
House
War Departments
Rep. Case
R SC
National Defense Mediation Board
House Appropriations Committee
Flood Threats Rise as Midwest Rains Persist
Heavy rainfall across the Midwest worsened flood threats with deadly tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa. In northeast Wichita County five family members were killed among eight total. rules town Ruleton saw four deaths and property losses. Creston drowned a woman in floodwaters as rivers rose, and Marysville faced Blue River inundation with about 100 families evacuated.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Wichita
Kas
Ruleton
Creston
Iowa
Wheat Belt
Missouri
Kansas City
Nebraska
Republican
Marysville
Sinking of Zamzam Attacked as Brutal Premeditated
Three Zamzam survivors arrived in New York aboard a Pan American clipper after being liberated by German authorities. Survivors include Charles McCarthy a British American ambulance corps driver David A Sherman Life magazine photographer and Charles V Murphy Fortune magazine writer. They were held with 137 other American passengers and described the attack as brutal and premeditated.
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New York
Zamzam
Pan-American Airways
Charles McCarthy
Ambulance Corps
David A. Sherman
Life Magazine
Charles V. Murphy
Fortune
Aluminum plant hit by strike at Cleveland plant
A 7000 worker strike at Aluminum Co of America halted production of aircraft parts and defense goods. CIO diecasters union cites Washington wage-claim stalling and government actions aiding the company in denying members fair pay and conditions. Some 2000 second shift workers tried to stop operations while about 10 workers refused to join and were removed from halted trucks.
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Aluminum Com of America
Snateinn
Defense Mediation Board
Roosevelt
White House
Harvey W. Brown
APL
AFL
Brown
Cleveland
of Aluminum Co. of America
CIO Diecasters Union
Washington
Aluminum Co. of America
Hey
Alex
Balint
Cleveland News
Sacre
House
Mittee
Fascists Angered By British Action In Syria
Rome reports fascist circles angered by Britain’s invasion of Syria and awaiting a Mussolini speech to mark Italy’s second year of war. Preparations for a solemn ceremony in the chamber of rettas at 10 a.m. were noted, though it was not certain Mussolini would speak.
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Syria
Greece
Germany
Yin
Vichy
Marshal Philippe Petain
Vane
Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Figures On Defense Production Shows Speed Of U S Factories
Cleveland report outlines ambitious defense output goals with 10 000 airplane engines 400 light tanks 300 anti aircraft guns 240 medium tanks per month 5000 blitz buggies per week and 200 scout cars. Sources include army officers and engineers noting Europe’s seven year plant lead and US plans to scale up to 1000 engines monthly by next year.
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U. S
Cleveland
Navy
Army
Europe
R. K. Evans
Ange
Evans
Trouble 16 laid to Communists
Attorney General Jackson blamed labor leaders for defiance of the government during the North American aviation strike calling it more an insurrection than a labor strike. He asserted presidential power rests on constitutional and statutory authority to equip an enlarged army and navy and protect government operations. Page 2.
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Washington
Jackson
Army
Navy
Citizens protest principalship changes across two schools
Local residents spoke out last night awaiting a formal statement from County Superintendent Charles H. Archer after a Friday night revision demoting Beaver high principal C. W. Jackson to assistant and moving M. L. Smith to Beaver from Fairview. Board members left town during the upheaval while Foland defended the moves as necessary, citing long tenure concerns and support from Princeton citizens.
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Beaver High
Fairview
Charles H. Archer
Williamsburg
Archer
Charleston
Bluefield
Thomas R. Egbert
Haines
Townspeo
Egbert
Posperenes
H. H. Bolen
Foland
Princeton
Daily Telegraph
Bolen
Jackson
M. L. Smith
Smith
1St
W. Jackson
Prince
Beaver
Beaver High School
Ramsey Junior
Jefferson Street
Findings Support Belief of Sabotage in Wheeling Blaze
Investigation into a $200000 fire at Wheeling Machine Products, a defense contractor, leans toward sabotage. Police Chief Alonzo said evidence suggests an intentional act and will guide ongoing inquiries.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Machine Products Company
Alonzo
U S Consul Urges Americans to Join Alexandria Exodus
The U S consulate urged Americans in Alexandria to evacuate after the heaviest aerial attack of the war killed at least 200 civilians and wounded hundreds. Officials said about 406000 had already left the city and 100000 more planned to depart as train travel grows difficult.
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Alexandria
U. S
American on IP Reported Sunk
Washington reports a Brazilian steamer Osorio relayed a message claiming the American steamer Robin Moor was torpedoed by a German submarine. The Osorio said one lifeboat with survivors was found and the Robin Moor carried automobiles and other material but no war munitions.
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Washington
Robin Moor
RCA
Lagos
Deer Lodge
Osorio
Re Porthe Maritime Commission
Lilly reunion invites prominent figures to speak
Beckley announces invitation to speak at the Lilly family reunion. Mrs. Prankin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Vv. T. Lilly, secretary of the reunion association, are named. The gathering, one of the nation’s largest, will be held August 16 and 17. Wendell L. Willkie and Mrs. Ruthan Owen Rohde are also invited.
No Work Stoppage Endorsed in Soft Coal Labor Accord
Northern and Southern soft coal operators and United Mine Workers accepted defense mediation board recommendations to settle the dispute. The move allows immediate contract talks after a May 1 end to the strike. The plan removes the 40 cent day wage differential between northern and southern workers and abolishes the dirty coal reject clause, with caveats by the northern and southern operators.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Defense Mediation Board
Settlin
William H. Davis
Davis
United
Voters to Pick 10 Council Nominees in Bluefield Primary
Bluefield voters prepared to go to the polls today to nominate ten candidates for the city board of directors. Five will be elected in the upcoming election. The primary features two candidates in District No 2 and two in District No 5, with widespread uncertainty about incumbents and future terms.
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City Board of Directors
J. A. Stevenson
Dunn
Bob Crowell
Compalan
Ona
Coe
Dameerine
Bluefield
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