Silent Weygand Plans Seen Amid Africa Move
United Press reports from Cyprus say Maxime Weygand may head to North Africa while German air activity over Cyprus increases. The article notes Weygand’s silence on Franco-German plans and hints at Vichy collusion with Nazi aims, amid broader British and Allied tensions in Europe and the Mediterranean.
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France
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Postwar laws may give British wives income, Morrison says
London June 7 United Press reports Home Security Minister Herbert Morrison predicted postwar laws would grant British wives enough income to be independent. He said women’s efforts in this war exceed those in the last and that after this war women will be a handful to manage.
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London
Herbert Morrison
Nazis Take Over Syria Claim Shocks Istanbul
Turkish political circles report that a German force already controls Syria and will amass troops and war materiel within two weeks to invade Palestine. The claim alleges Nazi fifth columnists entry via Russia and Iran as part of efforts to seize Middle East oil and press British interests aside.
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Russia
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Germany
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O'Daniel Withdraw Move Sought by Texas Backers
McLennan County clubs and supporters of W Lee O Daniel planned a Sunday meeting in the McLennan County courthouse to urge his withdrawal from the Senate race. The push aimed to keep a pension issue stance intact and back a candidate aligned with the group.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
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Willkie Urges United Front Behind Roosevelt in Address
Willkie calls for unified backing of Roosevelt in a Chicago rally attended by about 23 000 at Soldier Field Stadium. He rebukes Roosevelt critics and rejects Lindbergh’s charge of a failed foreign policy while condemning “misguided talk” from the new leadership and urging strong national unity.
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Chicago
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Chicae Stadium
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New York
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Crop Insurance Value Noted as Key in Aerial Analysis
A fragment notes crop insurance as a definite value in the agricultural assessment labeled AO8AF. The text references insurance as a stabilizing factor for farmers amid volatile yields and market shifts.
No Speeding Here FOR WORTH
Billy Bob Watt, manager of a local cab company, installs speed governors for his drivers to enforce a 30 mph limit. When a vehicle hits 40 mph the system triggers a horn and cuts off the motor, seeking to control speed in a traffic safety campaign.
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Billy Bob Watt
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Priority Areas Established by Soil District Meeting Notes
The Board of Supervisors met Saturday to establish Priority Areas in the soil conservation district. About 13 600 acres and 200 farmers filed applications for assistance, with 4 6 percent in the area. A memorandum outlines help from Sherman and Wolfe City CCC camps. Regular meetings set 2 p.m. on the first Monday each month.
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Fannin Farmers Get Castor Bean Planting Quota
Fannin county farmers receive first national defense order to plant 160 acres of castor beans. Seed supplied free by Texas Power and Light Company, with 32 cent per acre guaranteed by the U S government. Restrictions include AAA contract, no other castor beans on farm, and seed to be planted promptly on government-rented or owned land.
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Foreign Ships May Be Out In Service Soon
The Maritime Commission prepared to day to take over within the next few days the first of 84 foreign vessels immobilized in American ports for service most useful to national defense. The report notes the move aims to bolster strategic shipping capacity amid wartime needs.
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Washington
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Maritime Commission
Government limits purchases to hogs 240 pounds plus
A policy aims to encourage heavier hogs by restricting government purchases to animals weighing at least 240 pounds. The move targets producers to raise heavier stock, altering market incentives and procurement criteria.
Two Dead From Texas Rain Floods
Dallas report says heavy rains across Texas caused two deaths and 12 highways blocked as streams hit record highs. Showers remained in the forecast tonight.
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Dallas
Questionnaires Mailed to Registrants Under Selective Service Act
Questionnaires were mailed to 150 registrants under the selective service act. Lee Konrad reports an additional 156 registrants to receive forms. The notices reference numbers 172 to 1878 and indicate procedures for response.
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Lee Konrad
Restrictions On Jews In New Croat State
A wartime dispatch reports restrictions placed on Jewish residents in the new Croat state. The article notes official measures affecting civil status and movement, with references to leadership in Berlin and Zagreb. The piece emphasizes policy changes and their impact on Jewish communities during the period.
Grand Old Prison Misread Hint Sparks Wry Exchange
In Dauphin county jail prisoners whitewashed oyster shells to spell GOP in the yard. Judge Karl Richards asked if it stood for the Grand Old Party. Derrick Fahnestock replied it meant Grand Old Prison, eliciting a humorous exchange.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
GOP
Karl Richards
Wardev
Derrick Fahnestock
Tractors Damaging County Highways Sparking Meeting
County officials met Saturday after logs on tractors damaged county roads near Fannin County. The court and attorney discussed obstruction and injuries to the public and property, with landowners and renters affected and drainage ditches washed out after recent rains.
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Louis Woosley
Fannin County
Nile
Ford Slowdown Strike Halts Production At River City Plant
Ford Motor Company faces a slowdown strike led by the United Auto Workers and CIO near River Wigtalt, halting production. CIO headquarters offered no immediate comment as talks continue.
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Bore Motor Company
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Roosevelt Warns Plant Takeover Over North American Strike
A CIO official says indications point to ending the North American Aviation strike before the Monday deadline. President Roosevelt may order the army to take over and operate the plant if workers do not return, with a mass UAW meeting planned at Two Rivers, California to decide on a return.
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Inglewood
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Richard T. Frankensteen
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United Automobile Workers
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Washington
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Producon Management
Ambassadors and Talks Shape Anglo Soviet Ties in 1930s Row
A British official statement described ongoing Anglo Soviet efforts to keep in touch amid tensions over Poland and the Baltic states. The piece notes Moscowes backing for a partial settlement and hints at talks in Stockholm while signaling a broader wartime ration and annexation context. The report cites British and American sources.
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Nat Moeturn
Moscow
President weighs intervention to end defense strikes
President Roosevelt signals possible action to curb defense strikes after a national mediation board settlement. He cautioned patience could run out as strikes hit Puget Sound Lumber and North American Aviation in Inglewood California.
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National Defense Mediation Board
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