Pope Urges New World Order and Open Immigration
Pope Pius XII calls for a postwar society based on social justice and the equitable distribution of goods and labor. He urges worldwide abolition of immigration restrictions to allow crowded populations to find homes and opportunities, envisioning a new order arising from wartime upheaval and guided by Rerum Novarum principles.
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All Nation
Vatican Radio
College of Cardinals
Leo XIII
Pius
Leo
Eugene
U S Seeks to Halt Strike of Truckers
United States government moves to end a 2200 driver and helper strike that could disrupt defense material movement across 13 eastern states. The walkout followed failed talks between Local 249 of the General Teamsters AFL and 379 Pittsburgh hauling concerns. U S labor department conciliator John A. Moffitt planned a late meeting with union and company delegates.
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Pittsburgh
U.S
Pennsylvania
General Teamsters Union
AFL
John A. Moffitt
U. S. Labor Department
Willie Willis and the Mery Incident
A fragmented local note mentions Willie Willis and a person named Mery in a confused exchange about relationships and returning. The readable text shows a casual dialogue with unclear context and no decisive action or outcome.
Grim Debate on Signs Defense Effort Bogged
Washington dispatch reports mounting congressional criticism that the national defense drive has bogged down and one man rule may be sought from President Roosevelt. Gen Burns told Sen Byrd that materials flow to Britain under the lease lend program has been minimal, prompting hearings by Sen Truman into defense progress and distribution of orders among large and small manufacturers.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Sons
Pepper
D-Fla
Lee
D-Okla
James. Burns
Harry Hopkins
Jease
Great Britain
Gen. Burns
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Stacy May
Bureau of Research and Statistics
Office of Production Management
America
Germany
Truman
D.-Mo
Sen. Burns
OPM
May
Weasel Am
Holiday Weekend Toll Reaches 310
Deaths from violence across the nation over the three day Memorial weekend reached 310 with two thirds from traffic. Vehicle crashes totaled 205, trains 10, drownings 50, and 45 from miscellaneous causes as officials warned the total could rise toward 400. States listed include California 29 traffic deaths and nine drownings, Illinois seven traffic and four drownings, Michigan 28 traffic, New York 18 traffic with two trains, among others.
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Associated Press
New York
California
Delaware
Ilinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Roosevelt and Thomas Leave Middle East for Home
Cap James Roosevelt and Maj Gerald Thomas of the U S Marines depart Cairo after three weeks as observers with British Middle East forces. They conducted a trip to Crete and are said to have submitted a report detailing British material needs and recommendations to speed delivery.
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Cairo
Egypt
James Roosevelt
Gerald Thomas
U. S. Marines
Crete
Hugh Walpole Dies at 57 Renowned British Novelist
London obituary notes Sir Hugh Walpole died of a heart attack at Brackenburn near Keswick in the Cumberland mountains. He published novels almost yearly from age 25 and gained fame for the Jeremy and Herries works, frequent lectures, and a long career in literary journalism. He recalled encouragement amid early doubts, saying he wrote as he breathed.
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London
Sir Hugh Walpole
Lakes Land
Brackenburn
Kes Wick
Cumberland Mountains
States
Jeremy
Herries
Walpole
Adolf Hiter
Hitler
Bay-reuth
Munich
Germany
Army Starts Blitz Maneuvers in Tennessee hills
Army begins a month of stealthy field exercises in central Tennessee with over 55,000 troops and 12,000 vehicles. Units from Michigan New York Georgia and the Carolinas sheltered from observation to test efficiency of a new force as the Seventh army corps prepares for larger drills.
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Tennessee
Uncle Sam
Michigan
New York
Georgia
Carolinas
Seventh Army Corps
Kennedy Urges Loyalty to Roosevelt at Notre Dame
In South Bend Indiana Joseph P Kennedy urged Americans to pledge loyalty to President Roosevelt and the nation amid war tensions. Speaking at Notre Dame’s 99th commencement he called for defense of constitutional rights while warning against criticism that aids the enemy. He outlined a test of restraint and stressed democracy endures under crisis.
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South Bend
Ind
Joseph P. Kennedy
Roosevelt
Great Britain
University of Notre Dame
Republic
Kennedy
America
Neely Urges WV to Adopt Daylight Saving Time
Gov. Neely urged West Virginia to uniformly adopt daylight saving time to end a diversity of time that handicaps officials, business and social activities. He cited energy waste and meetings misaligned by city time differences and urged action though lacking authority to enforce it.
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Cily «Ry
Two New Comics Debut on Gazette Page Today
The Charleston Gazette introduces two new comic strips Harold Teen and Buck Rogers on its comic page. Harold Teen targets adults and young readers, while Buck Rogers, a top children’s adventure, is endorsed by syndicate authorities.
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Haradd Teen
Buck Rogers
the Gazette
Harold
Achons
Charleston Gazette
Nazi Crete Clearance Claims 10,000 Prisoners
Berlin reports German Italian forces mop up Crete trapping remnants of British and Greek troops. About 10,000 prisoners counted with Luftwaffe raids on southern cliffs and sea actions. Berlin dismissed 15,000 escape claims as propaganda while vowing further captures and seized munitions.
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Berlin
Crete
Hierapetra
Long
Gerimany
High Command
Britain
Appeal for Faster Aid Indicated for Britain
Washington reports reveal a British plea for aid tenfold greater than any before. Ambassador Winant conveyed the urgency to President Roosevelt, highlighting air supremacy after Crete. Military experts note an aerial invasion lesson with parachute troops and troop carriers.
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Washington
INS
Britain
Germany
Crete
John G. Winant
Roosevelt
England
Winant
Pageta
End of Nazi air supremacy said to have ended at Crete
Cairo dispatch reports a high RAF spokesman stating Germany lost air supremacy after Crete, attributing it to base limitations and the hard-won Allied air cover. He cites about 1000 German planes used against Crete, with losses high, while Greece’s dry season opened new landing fields aided by conscript labor.
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Cairo
Egypt
RAF
Germany
Balkans
Crete
Mediterranean
Africa
Asia Minor
Cyprus
Greece
U. S
Seven German Planes Downed Over Mediterranean
RAF fighter squadrons protecting the Crete to Egypt evacuation claimed at least seven German bombers shot down and others damaged in daylong battles over the eastern Mediterranean. The RAF reported four losses, including planes that had also raided Crete and Axis Africa strongholds as 15,000 British troops withdrew from Crete, with continued air operations against Luftwaffe and German airfields.
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Wongnn
Berlin
Cretan
Crete
Cairo
Royal Air Force
Egypt
Mediterranean
Africa
RAF
Westo
Estid
Fire damages Boring Aircraft plant near Vancouver
Fire destroyed the administration building of the Boring Aircraft Company of Canada Ltd eight miles south of Vancouver B C. Loss estimated 60000 to 70000 dollars in the admin building and about 5000 dollars in the main factory. President Stanley Burke of Boeing said production would not be affected. Fire started on the second floor of the office building from an undetermined source. The plant, owned by a subsidiary of the U S Bacing 4 craft company, was recently expanded.
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Vancouver
B.C
Boring Aircraft Company of Canada, Ltd
Stanley Burke
Boeing Company
Burke
Bacing
U.S
Bacing 4 Craft Company
Jersey City Fire Ravages Waterfront Stockyards
A massive Jersey City waterfront blaze caused extensive losses with damage estimated over 25 million dollars. FBI and local police probed possible causes while officials ruled out sabotage and cited carelessness. a large Mid Hudson warehouse and an eight story grain elevator were among the worst hit, with dozens injured and responders from New York City and nearby communities assisting.
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Jersey City
Britain
Frank Erile
FBI
Waterftont
Commissioner of Public Safety
Mid- Hudson
Long Dock Company
Erie Railroad
Mid-Hudson
New York City
Lire Blames Reich For Dublin Assault
Dublin government accuses Germany of dropping bombs on Dublin early Saturday. A prior report said unidentified planes over Banladehaire. one bomb hit near Arklow, Wicklow, with 27 civilians dead and 10 injured. Searchlights failed to locate the aircraft. Berlin protest planned.
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Dublin
INS
Eire
Berlin
Banladehaire
Government Information Bureau
Arklow
County Wicklow
Saturdy
Britain admits Crete loss as 15,000 troops reach Egypt
London reports 12 days of fierce fighting end with a strategic withdrawal from Crete. Fifteen thousand British Imperial troops are evacuated to Egypt after heavy losses and limited air support from North African bases is blamed for the defeat. Britain notes gains in Iraq with an armistice at Baghdad, while fearing a possible Axis invasion of Britain.
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London
INS
Great Britain
Crete
Dunkerque
Mediterranean
Britain
British War Office
Egypt
Creek
Middle East
Cyprus
Palestine
Suez Canal
Iraq
Baghdad
London Rings Alarms After Three-Week Silent Spell
London sounded its first air raid alarm in over three weeks as heavy gunfire filled suburbs after midnight. The 568th wartime alarm rang while drones and enemy planes were heard overhead. no bombs had fallen on the capital by 12:30 p.m. local time. Reports said raids extended to the northern Midlands and northwest England, signaling renewed German activity.
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Midlands
England
Air Ministry
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