Lindbergh Blames U.S. Policy for War Likely
Lindbergh denounces U.S. policy as leading toward war and accuses the Roosevelt administration of neglecting home and western hemisphere defense while aiding Allies with ineffective munitions. He urges a clear plan of western hemisphere defense with compulsory training and bases in the Americas, regardless of territorial ownership.
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Roosevelt
Lindbergh
England
France
Abyssinia
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Finland
Norway
Europe
U. S
We Must Stop This Trend Toward War At Once
The speaker argues that the United States must not confound military defense with entry into an European war. He warns that arming to attack Europe risks long, total war and urges building a clear defense plan with bases, universal military training, and a united citizenry to avert disaster and preserve American destiny.
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America
Germany
Europe
France
England
Norway
Holland
Belgium
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Asia
Arctic
Washington
Camp Good Health Fund Gift Helps Handicapped Children
Pol icemen double gift to Camp Good Health fund supports three weeks of health building outings for three physically handicapped children and funds milk for the week. Camp activities include showers and shampoos, church services for Catholic and Protestant children, and expected treats. The fund, run by Public Health Nursing association via The Gazette Cedar Rapids IA, invites further donations to aid needy Cedar Rapids children.
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Camp Good Health Fund
Camp Good Health
Immaculate Conception Church
Yellow Cab Company
Cedar Rapids
Public Health Nursing Association
The
Gazette
Iowa
British Take Italian Forts Near Egypt
Cairo reports British forces seized Fort Cappuzzo and Fort Maddalena near the Egypt Libyan frontier after RAF and ground troops attacked Cappuzzo and destroyed ammunition depots. Four Maltese officers and 100 Italian troops were captured at Cappuzzo. Maddalena surrender details pending.
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Cairo
Egypt-Libsyan
London
War Office
Fort Cappuzzo
Maddalena
R.A F
Middle Eastern
R.A.F
Bugs Wonder Why Nominees Missed At Conventions
The piece notes Republicans will hold a convention in Philadelphia and mocks past nominations. It cites Irvin Cobb Damon Runyon Ring Lardner Will Rogers Arthur Brisbane and jokes about their missing nominations at both Republican and Democratic gatherings.
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Irvin Cobb
Damon Runyon
Ring Lardner
Will Rogers
Arthur Brisbane
Nab Two Ex-Convicts When Found Prowling In Stolen Auto
Police say two former inmates Rollin King and Orland King were found prowling a parked car on Sixth Street NE. Rollin tried to flee, Orland held in the vehicle, leading to a chase and capture. A stolen 1932 Ford belonging to H. A. Birch was recovered, along with keys and a woman's wristwatch found in the car. Authorities suspect the men planned theft to visit Orland's wife in the southern part of the state.
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Simon
Stusak
Sixth Street
First Avenue
Rollin
Orland
Steve Stolba
H. A. Birch
Amana
First Street
First
Second Avenues
Rapids Chevrolet Company
Rollin King
Gets 90-Day Sentence On Extortion Charge
A 90 day commitment ordered by the federal court at Fort Dodge on an extortion charge. Cleo Miller, 35, of Griswold was lodged in Linn county jail at 9 p.m. Saturday by U S Deputy Marshal Joseph A Petrus. Commitment effective as of June 11.
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Fort Dodge
Cleo Miller
Griswold
Linn County
U.S
Joseph A. Petrus
Russian Controlled Government To Be Formed In Lithuania
The foreign minister announced full compliance with Soviet terms at 9 am. Premier Molotoff charged Lithuanians with torturing red soldiers and plotting an attack, also accusing them of kidnapping and murdering Soviet troops. He cited a violated 1939 treaty and an alliance with Estonia and Latvia as anti-Soviet. Three-fold ultimatum demanded: trials of officials, new government aligned with the pact, and free Soviet troop access to Lithuania.
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Viaschesloff Molotoff
Red Army
Russia
Estonia
Latvia
Molotoff
Lithuania
Soviet Union
Wilno
Poland
Red Army Seizes Lithuania to Block German Moves
Washington reports the red army has seized strategic points in Lithuania, seen as a precaution against German expansion into Russia's eastern sphere. Lithuania serves as a buffer between East Prussia and the Baltic states, strengthening Russia's Baltic position. Officials say Moscow may know more, or act cautiously to counter distant German plans.
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Washington
INS
Red Army
Lithuania
Russia
Europe
East Prussia
Baltic States
Estonia
Latvia
Germany
Baltic
Baltic Sea
Moscow
Widowed mother leads antiwar petition drive
Mrs Emma V Snyder widow of 1577 First Avenue E spearheads a petition to oppose sending American boys overseas again. She hopes to inspire similar efforts nationwide and offers copies at local shops and stations and by calling her at 20631.
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Bishop's
John Beck's
Women mobilize to stop intervention via Roll Call group
Chicago report notes 45 million American women rallied behind the Roll Call of American Women to oppose U S involvement in Europe. Led by Harriet Vittum, the group aims to keep Congress in session, push anti intervention platforms, and organize mass meetings in Chicago or Washington.
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Chicago
America
Roll Call
Harriet W. Vittum
Miss Vittum
Northwestern University Settlement
United States
United Press
Miss Wittum
Novelis
Margaret Ayer Barnes
Washington
French Surrender Threat Fades as German Advances Hold
German forces broke through the Maginot line in the Saar sector and pressed southeast toward the forts rear, threatening the entire system. Berlin papers praised gains in Paris while warning French command to regroup, strengthen defenses, and counter Italian pressure on the Alpine border.
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Paris
Berlin
New York
Verdun-Metz - Belfort
Maginot Line
Saar
Maginot
Nachtausgabe
Hitler
Scuffle After Accident Leads to Assault Charges
Ralph Robovsky of 1628 Thirty fourth street was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself after a Saturday parade incident on First street SE. A warrant charged him with assault and battery following a scuffle with Mrs. Madeline Lionas, who alleged damage to her car and injuries during her attempt to detain him.
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Ralph Robovsky
Thirtyfourth Street
Robovsky
Madeline Lionas
First Street
H. R. Churchill
Justice Churchill
Paris Under German Occupation Quiet Moonlit City
A group of foreign correspondents describe Paris at curfew and blackout with German patrols around the Hotel de Ville and Champs Elysees. Descriptions contrast a city once alive with cafes and crowds now empty, somber, and heavily patrolled as residents cope with occupation and fear.
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Saint Cloud
Neuilly
Auteuil
Hotel de Ville
Pont Neuf
Seine
Tuileries Gardens
Boulevards
Champs Elysees
France
Paris
Brussels
German High Command
Propaganda Ministry
Foreign Office
Arc de Triomphe
Etoile
City of Light
Avenue de L'Opera
Rue de la Paix
Rue de Rivoli
Place Vendome
Cafe de la Paix
Holland
Turkey Will Keep Non-Belligerent Policy
Ankara says Turkey will maintain unchanged foreign policy and continues its non belligerent status for the present. A government note to foreign envoys outlined stance, reflecting ongoing neutrality amid global tensions.
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Ankara
Turkey
Stop Hitler Goes On in Defend America Aiding Allies
The program of the defense committee continues despite Paris fall. William Allen White of Emporia, Kansas, chairman of the committee, telegraphed the Chicago sub committee on Saturday reinforcing ongoing support for aiding the Allies.
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Chicago
INS
Paris
America
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
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