Last Chance Warning to France From U S Secretary Hull
Secretary Hull warned France it could lose American friendship and aid if it cooperates with Germany in aggression. He said preliminary reports show France has chosen to become an instrument of aggression, risking a breakdown of diplomatic ties and affecting French possessions in the western hemisphere.
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Washington
U. S
France
Germany
Aera Die
Hull
U.S
Roosevelt
Britain
William D. Leahy
U. 3
Henri Petain
Jean Darlan
Tertary of
Vichy
Elimination of Wage Differential Urged
Inglewood strike by 11,500 workers at North American Aviation disrupts U S plane output. CIO and defense board seek wage parity, with a 87 daily rate proposed, while US and Britain backlogs stall. Authorities guard plant as talks continue.
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CHO United Automobile Workers Union
North American Aviation Corporation
Inglewood
Cal
U. S
Washington
Defense Mediation Board
United Mine Workers
CIQ
William H. Davis
Lawmaker seeks larger Charleston post office building
Rep. Smith of West Virginia introduced HR 4988 proposing a $1.5 million federal building in Charleston to replace the earlier $75 000 estimate. The plan adds two stories to the under construction one story site to provide court rooms and space for federal agencies. The Public Building Administration notes the revised design would add 36 500 square feet of extra office space on the second and third floors and an eight basement for storage and offices.
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Washington
Charleston
W. Va
Rep. Smith
Dew. Va
Public Building Administration
Bonds Bring 441 Million for Defense Savings
Secretary Morgenthau announced that defense savings bonds and stamps sales in the first month totaled 441 782 000. Bonds sold ranged from 25 to 10,000 dollars with stamps adding 3 552 000. The face value of sold securities neared 500 million, with over a million purchasers participating. Morgenthau called it a strong start and urged continued effort.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Defense Savings
2 Ton Army Bomber Getting New Brakes
Santa Monica Calif June 5 The maiden flight of the 82 ton B 19 built by Douglas Aircraft for the army will be delayed several weeks by the installation of new brakes in the sky giant s 2 700 pound wheel assemblies The plane designed as a long range bomber for the army air forces was to have been flown to March Field two weeks ago but its brakes were found to be working improperly.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Douglas Aircraft
Army
Sky Giant
Army Air Soips
March Field
Nazi Flag Stolen Curfew Imposed in Athens Conquest
Word from Budapest says a large swastika flag was stolen last night from atop the Acropolis of Athens. German authorities respond by imposing a 10 p.m. curfew on the Greek capital to maintain order.
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Budapest
Insi
Acropolis
Athens
Industrial Accidents Kill 38 In West Virginia Mines
May reports show 38 deaths and 910 injuries in West Virginia coal mines. Commissioner Mathews notes 98 total fatalities in May, up from April. Coal mines accounted for most deaths with 26. April had 12. Non fatal incidents totaled 1,102 in April and 910 in May.
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West Virginia
Albert G. Mathews
Lofty Plea Denied by Supreme Court in Loeb Case
Springfield June 5. The state supreme court refused a rehearing of the freedom plea of James E Day who killed Richard Loeb during a prison shower room fight. Day and Leopold were serving sentences for the Franks slaying and Day faced discharge soon, with good time considered. Day was acquitted of Loeb’s murder but deprived of earned good time by officials.
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Springfield
INS
Minis Supreme Court
James E. Dey
Richard Loeb
Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Bobby Franks
Day
The
Supreme Court
House passes Cole bill to permit defense pipeline build
The House quickly approved the Cole bill authorizing private and government relief pipelines from midcontinent and Texas to the Atlantic coast. It allows eminent domain and suspends antitrust laws, with billions projected to be spent by private firms to meet eastern shortages. Ickes says gasless Sundays and voluntary limits may be urged in a month.
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Washington
INS
House
Senate
Mid-Continent
Texas
Atlantic Coast
Seaboard
Standard Oil
Democratic Seaders
Ickes
Defense Petroleum Eter
Vichy Plans To Reinforce Key Colonies
Vichy government leaders with Gen. Weygand and Pierre Boisson plan stronger defenses for Dakar and Syria. Boisson rushes to Vichy after urgent summons and discussions focus on fortifications guarding Dakar, a key port, while the Syria situation is treated as more pressing amid reports Dentz was relieved of his post as high commissioner.
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Vichy
INS
Dakar
Syria
Maxime Weygend
Pierre Boisson
French West Africa
Boisson
Weygand
London Radio
NBC
CBS
Middle East
Henri Dentz
Royal Family Submits to Clothes Ration Rules
Britain's royal family will follow the same clothing rationing as common subjects. King George VI decreed all members of the royal family must comply with the summer clothing restrictions as announced by the government.
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London
Britain
George VI
Elizabeth
Ten Billion Army Bill Aims to Forge Global War Fleet
The House moved swiftly to approve a 10 billion dollar defense program to build the world’s mightiest air fleet and fully equip an army of 2,000,000 soldiers. The measure, largest peacetime appropriation, aims to expedite readiness for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and push toward Roosevelt’s goal of a 50 000-plane air force.
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Congress of War Department
Washington
INS
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War Department
Neene
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Snyder
D.-Pa
Senate
Roosevelt
William S. Knudsen
Direcor
Office of Production Management
U. S
Patterson
Germany
Nazis Extend Aerial Attack In Near East
Berlin reports heavy Nazi air assault on Alexandria the British base in the eastern Mediterranean. The Wehrmacht claims Britain’s last major stronghold in the area is now within reach after Crete’s fall and shorter German lines. A map outlines targets including Haifa Port Said Suez and Sidi Barrani.
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Berlin
Alexandria
Britain
British Empire
Crete
Die Wehrmacht
High Command
Mediterranean
Haifa
Palestine
Port Said
Suez
Sidi
Suez Canal
Solium
Egypt
Royal Air Force
Bengali
Cairo
Maritza
Rhodes
Dodecanese
President Urges Quick St. Lawrence Seaway Plan
President Roosevelt pressed Congress to authorize immediate construction of the St. Lawrence waterway stressing a four year build time and the project as vital to national defense. He warned against delaying protection as production and power constraints hinder defense readiness while Secretary Stimpson urged seizure powers for essential tools and German patents.
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Washington
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence Waterway
Congress
Stimson
St. Lawrence Seaway
Mata Haris Hint In Senate Testimony
Brig Gen Sherman Miles, intelligence chief, testified before a House subcommittee that the army may employ women in counter espionage work. He cited difficulties in finding qualified personnel for military intelligence and urged recruiting specialists, noting men and women are needed.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Sherman Miles
Army
Draft Age Limit of 27 Favored by Hershey
Brig. Gen. Tews B. Hershey urged a top draft age of 27 for military service at a Senate Military Committee closed session. He said President Roosevelt would set this limit under a proposed amendment to the selective service act, deferring men by age group. The current range is 21 to 35.
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Hershey
Washington
Tews B. Hershey
Selective Service
Branend de Deneld
Enyereu Ag
Mass air raid on Alexandria leaves hundreds dead
Cairo reports at least 150 killed and over 200 wounded in a major Luftwaffe attack on Alexandria. Bombs hit thickly populated Arab quarters as British warships and ground guns retaliated. Attacks were launched from Crete with RAF strikes on Rhodes and Benghazi preceding the raid.
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Cairo
INS
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Britain
Mediterranean
Arash
Middle East
Syria
Cyprus
Palestine
Suez
Berlin
Crete
Ministry of the Interior
Nazi Division Reported in Syria Influx to French Mandate
Istanbul dispatch claims Germany moved about 15,000 troops into Syria under French mandate, with at least 1,000 from the Luftwaffe ground service, based on traveler reports reaching Istanbul.
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Syria
Istanbul
INS
Germany
Luftwaffe
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