Mussolini declares Italy to go to war in tense rally
In Venice crowds of about eighty thousand hear Mussolini pledge decisive action against democracies and threaten war with Britain and France. He salutes Hitler and insists the peace efforts of Hitler were rejected, declaring Italy will win and bring peace and prosperity.
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Roosevelt cites speed in resources for Americas defense
The president stresses rapid use of resources to equip the Americas for any emergency and defend against threats. He says all roads to this goal must be kept clear and speed must be maintained, rejecting slowdowns or detours. He recalls discussions with Mussolini and his offer to seek broader powers to influence Italy away from conflict.
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Roosevelt warns Italy on war extension and aims for world order
In a national address, President Roosevelt urges cooperation with Italy only when fitting, warns against preserving freedom of action that aids Germany, and emphasizes democracy at home as essential to national defense. He cites dangers of Mediterranean hostilities widening the war and vows continued domestic reform.
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Tragic Gun Death Of Marshallville Boy
A five year old Marshallville boy James Daniel Bryant died after an accidental gun discharge while playing with his seven year old cousin Josie Belle Brewer. The pistol was taken from a wall in the home and misused as a toy. The shooting occurred at the Beakley home and the boy was pronounced dead after being transported to Montezuma funeral home. No inquiry was held.
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Force and isolationism clash in a call for democracy
The speaker denounces isolationist talk and urges strong opposition to the "gods of force and hate." He argues isolation would lock Americans as prisoners of contemptuous masters and insists military victory by anti-democratic forces would threaten democracy in the western world, pledging support to allies fighting for freedom.
John B. Wilson Says U S Can Keep Out of War
Savannah June 10 Georgia Secretary of State John B Wilson argued the United States could stay out of the European conflict only by supplying the Allies with maximum equipment and supplies He predicted Allied victory but said US aid is essential Wilson attends the National Association of Secretaries of State convention and discussed re election hopes alongside Mayor Thomas Gamble He noted past landslide wins in 1986 and recalled a 1932 contest with J S Hall whom he beat then Hall carried about 23 counties
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J P Miller Named Executive Editor of Savannah Papers
Savannah June 11 Herschel V Jenkins announced J P Miller will be executive editor of both Savannah Morning News and Savannah Evening Press, with John L Sutlive new editor and managing editor of the Evening Press and J J Cook named city editor. Miller previously vice president and managing editor, joined January 1904 as reporter. Sutlive, son of the late W G Sutlive, has been city editor for 20 years. Cook has over 20 years with the paper and was assistant city editor.
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Civilian pilots program names state chairs in Fourth Corps area
Americas Col Wallace B Sheffield announced next week will see state chairmen for the civilian pilots training program in the U S Army Fourth corps area appointed. He returned from a Chicago conference with Col Frank Knox and said nominations are pouring in from Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi. State chairs will convene in Atlanta to outline duties and form an executive board for the corps area.
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State of Georgia Has 129 402 Ready For Defense Jobs
Georgia reports 129 402 people ready for defense work with 65 000 skilled workers available for aircraft tanks munitions and other war materials. Registrations show 120 402 immediately available for production line tasks, including 24 981 skilled workers and 39 578 semiskilled staff across carpentry machinist drafting and related trades.
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Adjutant General of Georgia Outlines State Defense Plan
Adjutant General John B. Stoddard outlined Georgia’s home defense plan in case of war. The state would be six districts with governors appointing district commanders and county sub commanders. District HQs would be Gainesville Atlanta Augusta Macon Albany Savannah. The corps would assist peace and order protect vital installations and supervise aliens. County commanders may accept white male volunteers over 35 of good character. veterans preferred. Members receive IDs but have no police power or firearm authority unless deputized.
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Savannah Editor W G Sutlive Dies At Home
W G Sutlive editor of the Savannah Evening Press died at his Savannah home after months of illness. Born in the late 1860s in Eufaula Alabama, he began as a printer's devil and spent his career in journalism. He helped found the Savannah Press in 1891 and served 49 years.
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New Plane Motor Claim Promises Market Breakthrough
W R Walker a former Americus city engineer and Georgia Tech graduate says his internal combustion engine now ready for market would revolutionize transport. He claims 75 percent lighter per horsepower 50 percent cheaper to build 75 percent more fuel efficient and capable of burning crude oil kerosene gas or any fuel with explosion per revolution and no crank shafts. He has submitted the device to U S and Canadian governments while public attention was drawn by F W Edwardy who filed a $10 000 damage suit linked to a similar invention and urged investors to visit America see the machine and invest.
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Young Georgians Enlist in Army in Major Turnout
A group of six percent of Georgia youth were sworn into the U S Army on Tuesday, the largest Atlanta recruiting office intake since its founding. Col D D Tompkins reported strong local response, with about 30 enlistments daily. War department orders authorize unlimited infantry intake in the Panama Canal department and filling vacancies in the 88rd Field Artillery and the 8th Infantry at Fort Benning.
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