Roosevelt creates Civilian Defence Agency for emergencies
President Roosevelt via executive order forms the Office of Civilian Defence Agency. It has two divisions: Civilian Protection led by Mayor La Guardia with War Navy Justice input, and a volunteer participation committee of about 20 members from regions and national interests.
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Charge Dropped In Sheep Theft Case At Canberra Court
After a six hour hearing at Canberra Court Eric Leslie Blewitt 45 of Tidbinbilla was acquitted on two counts of sheep stealing. Blewitt denied seeing the Border Leicester and Corriedale rams claimed by the Crown as found on his blocks at Pierce's Creek. The magistrate ruled more than one person had access to the paddocks and dismissed both charges.
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Pierce’s Creek
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R. Hilton
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Department of the Interior
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Leicester
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Alice May Harriott
Lota
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Bleegitt
News in Brief War Summary from Around the World
War loan gifts total 6 311 502 pounds with 260 thousand subscribed by May 20. ALP fusion conference set for June 14. Signor Buastiani named Governor General of Dalmatia. Labour memo links victory to just peace. Gallup survey shows rising American support for aid to Britain. Baron Leathers titled after ministerial appointments. Roosevelt offers ships and food for Eire. Relief appropriation cut to 58 044 000 dollars. HMS Camito sunk with casualties. Sons of Gwalia declares final and interim dividends. San Francisco shipyard strike continues impacting defence contracts.
Nazi trickery parachute landings detailed
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that German forces used parachute landings after dive bombing at Duds Bay. Troop carriers attacked Heraklion and Rethymo with many crashes. Churchill warned fighting would grow harsher. Attlee noted Navy involvement. New Zealand and British battle dress used by the enemy.
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House of Commons
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Heraklion
Rethymno
Churchill
New Zealand
Attlee
No Armistice Hurdled Over Night Bombing Policy
In London Mr. Attlee announced the government would not consider abolishing night bombing. Cheera greeted him in the House of Commons as interjections labeled the proposal unfortunate given the RAF’s gains against the Luftwaffe.
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Cheera
Mr. Attlee
House of Commons
R.A.F
Luftwaffe
Air Force Plane Crash Kills Two Pilots Near Archer Field
Two Air Force pilots C olling of Beau Desert and Phillips of Toowoomba died when their aircraft crashed in timber country a half mile from Archer field aerodrome near Brisbane. The burning wreckage was heard two miles away before witnesses reached the scene.
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Air Force
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Beau Desert
RB. C. Phillips
Toowoomba
Government policy attacked over fire service reform in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr. Herbert Morrison criticises Britain's wartime fire service expansion. He cites 80 000 A F B total, 150 000 part time A F S, and 26 000 power appliances as evidence of a military scale. Lady Astor accuses the Government of failed Home Front coordination and questions evacuation planning during the blitz.
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Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
A.F.8
Britain
A.B.B
A.F.S
Morrigan
Lady Astor
Home Secretary
Plymouth
Eade
Roosevelt Says Britain Fall Could Drive U S To War
In a Tuesday AP interview, President Roosevelt warned Americans that while no one wants war, the fall of Britain could threaten U S defenses and force action to prevent losses at home. He cited rising public sentiment that certain events must be prevented even if it means entering conflict.
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Maine
American Associated Press
Roosevelt
Britain
Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Cleanse
A vintage advert praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for coated tongue blotchy skin headache nausea and constipation. It claims a thorough gentle cleanse of the intestinal tract with only vegetable ingredients no harsh drugs and a brighter look and feel.
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Public information notice on scafolding and lifts operations
Announcement in the Commonwealth Gazette notes an ordinance effective 2 June 1941 requiring 24 hour written notices to the Chief Inspector before using scaffolding cranes or lifts and authorizing certificates for crane drivers.
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Commonwealth
J. A Carrodus
Commonwealth Accountants’ Students’ Society
Canberra Court Fines Total £3 in Mixed Offences
Six men were fined £3 total for unlicensed driving and related offences at Canberra Court. Mrs M E Pike paid 10s with 8s 6d costs for unlicensed driving after her husband pleaded for her. John Dwell and Frederick Scott each fined £1 with 8d costs for similar offences. Harry Davey granted licence application. Frank McDonald fined £3 with 8s 14d costs for assault. Weatherell case involved a dispute over money with McDonald leading to a charge and a heavy fine.
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Mra
M. E. Pike
Canberra
Uriarra Road
Sergeant Bailey
Food control in Britain amid invasion risk urged local organisers
London reports the Ministry for Food is mobilising local organisers to oversee food distribution in areas isolated by enemy action. They will ensure continued supply until communication lines are restored.
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Ministry For Food
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