Mussolini Declares Italy Aims War In Venices Crowd
Mussolini urged Italy to go to war in a dramatic Venice speech amid heavy crowds of about 80 000. He asserted that peace negotiations with Britain and France had failed and warned that Italy would face all risks and sacrifices of war. He claimed the hour of destiny has arrived for the fatherland and vowed victory and a new period of peace and prosperity.
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Roosevelt Sets Fast Pace for Americas Defense Plans
President Roosevelt states No. 2 priority is to harness resources and speed their use to ensure the Americas have equipment and training equal to any emergency. He urges unobstructed progress toward targeted goals with full-speed determination and notes Italy's leadership hesitation in recent talks.
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Roosevelt speech cites unity and arms talks with Mussolini
The president voiced willingness to cooperate with Italy on creating a more stable world order via disarmament and liberal economic reforms while defending U S freedom of action. He warned that extending hostilities in the Mediterranean risks a broader regional war and emphasized democracy at home, rejecting the notion of the United States becoming a lone island.
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Tragic accidental shooting ends Marshallville boy’s life
Five year old James Daniel Bryant died after a pistol taken from a wall by his cousin Josie Belle Brewer, seven, was fired while they played on the porch. Mrs. Bryant heard the shot, found James mortally wounded, and he died in his mother’s arms. The Beakley home where the incident occurred is noted with no signs of ill will or an inquest.
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Isolated Island Mirror to Force and Democracy
A speaker lambasts isolationist views while warning that victory for the gods of force would threaten democracy. He argues the United States and allies share a core duty to oppose aggressive powers and support nations fighting for freedom against domination by others.
John B Wilson Sees US Can Stay Out of War
Savannah June 10 John B Wilson Georgia Secretary of State said the United States could remain out of the European war only by supplying the Allies with maximum equipment and supplies He predicted Allied victory but said America must aid fully He spoke during plans for the National Association of Secretaries of State convention and noted his 1986 landslide reelection bid against Phil Cook Atlanta attorney with J S Hall as only announced opponent this year Hall carried about 23 counties in 1932.
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J. P. Miller Named Executive Editor of Savannah Papers
Savannah Morning News and Evening Press announce J. P. Miller as executive editor effective Tuesday. John L. Sutlive becomes editor and managing editor of the Savannah Evening Press, and J. J. Cook is named city editor. Miller has long served in senior editorial roles since joining in 1904.
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Civilian pilots training program set for Fourth corps area
Americas-Col Wallace B Shef field announced that state chairmen for the civilian pilots training program in the U S Army Fourth corps area would be appointed next week. He returns from a Chicago conference with Col Frank Knox and says nominations are coming in from Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi. State chairmen will meet in Atlanta to discuss duties and form an executive board for the corps area.
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State of Georgia Has 129 402 Persons Ready For Defense Jobs
Georgia officials reported 129 402 job seekers ready for defense work with 65 000 skilled and semiskilled workers available across industries. Labor data show 120 402 immediate candidates in 31 local offices, including carpenters painters machinists and draftsmen, plus 8 464 professionals and 28 356 common laborers across agriculture mining construction manufacturing transportation trades banking and service sectors.
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Adjutant General Outlines Georgia State Defense Plan
Adjutant General John B. Stoddard announced a six district home defense plan for Georgia in case of war. District HQs would be Gainesville Atlanta Augusta Macon Albany and Savannah with county sub command councils. Volunteers over 35 with good character and loyalty may join. members receive IDs but no police power or firearms unless deputized.
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W. G. Sutlive Dies At Home In Savannah Editor Honor
W G Sutlive Savannah editor of the Evening Press died at his Savannah home after months of illness. Born in the 1860s in Eufaula Alabama he began as a printer on the Clayton Alabama Courier and spent a 49 year career in journalism. He helped found the Savannah Press in 1891 and was praised for 50 years of service in Georgia journalism. Three sons followed him in the field and several other children survived him.
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Walker's engine claims oil crash to flight future
W R Walker, a former Americus city engineer, says a new internal combustion motor designed to replace crank shafts and use various fuels is ready for market after 10 years of work. He claims 75 percent lighter per horsepower, 50 percent cheaper to build, 75 percent more fuel efficient, and capable of powering a plane across the Atlantic without refueling. Walker has submitted the device to U S and Canadian governments.
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Atlanta
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America
Young Georgians Enlist in Army in Largest Draft to Date
A June 11 report from Atlanta states six percent of Georgia youths were sworn into the U S Army, the largest single group since the Atlanta office opened. Col D D Tompkins, Georgia Florida recruiting officer, notes daily enlistments averaging about 30. War department orders authorize unlimited infantry quotas in the Panama Canal department and fills for 88rd Field Artillery and 8th Infantry at Fort Benning.
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