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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1941

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

London Midlands England Air Ministry

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