Plane Strikers Defy Roosevelt Union Leaders
In Inglewood California and Wood California on June 8 1940 Richard Frankensteen head of the CIO aviation division suspended his assistant Wyndham Mortimer three international organizers and all officers of the United Automobile Workers local at strikebound North American Aviation. He was booed while trying to restore work as a government backed takeover loomed and President Roosevelt faced a packed meeting.
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Inglewood
Calif
Richard T. Frankensteen
CIO
Wyndham Mortimer
United Automobile Workers
North American Aviation Corporation
Roosevelt
Wood
INS
Aviation Company
Coal Shortage Signal From Mediation Board
Mediation board recommends settlement on wage dispute in the coal industry. Two representatives of the United Mine Workers must reply by today p m to define the path forward. Both sides expect to respond by the deadline as mine operations remain uncertain since resuming on a temporary basis May 1.
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National Coal
United
Wheeling Plant Razed by Fire
Fire swept a half-block Wheeling Machine Products plant in two hours destroying equipment and damaging the facility on government munition contracts. Fire officials estimated damage at 200000 to 250000 dollars and could not yet determine the fire’s origin. A watchman reported flames after finding all in order minutes earlier. Mrs Ernest Kruse, wife of the company president, noted government orders included bomb parts and cannon fittings and said defense needs may affect returns.
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Wheeling, Jane
Wheelling Machine Products Company
Homer Gats
Ernest Kruse
The
Concern
Becouse
Mege
Mae Ce
Five Thousand Drowned in India Cyclone Disaster
Calcutta reports five thousand men women and children drowned in a cyclonic storm that struck Barisal district villages on May 25. Relief steps moved quickly as communications were cut and a relief expedition set out to reach the stricken area. Torrential rain and a violent whirl wind devastated huts along the Ganges delta.
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Calcutta
Barisal
India
Ganges
U S Break With France Seen New State Department Drafting Staff Note
Washington reports indicate a possible early U S break with the pro Nazi Vichy regime as British and free French forces assault Syria. A state department note defining American stance on France’s collaboration with Germany is being prepared for Ambassador Gaston Heri-Haye and could reach Secretary Hull this week. The move signals countermeasures against French colonies leaning toward Axis influence amid Syria combat.
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U. S
France
Department
Washington
INS
Syria
State Department
Gaston Heri-Haye
Cordell Hull
Henri Phillipe Petain
Germany
Flames Destroy Florida Piers at Jacksonville
A June fire heavily damaged the Clyde Mallory Lines piers and warehouses in Jacksonville, destroying much of the facilities and damaging outbound citrus cargo. The Seminole, tied at the slip, was moved to prevent greater loss. Police sought the cause as ten firemen and four soldiers were hospitalized later.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Clyde Mallory Lines
Devices to Destroy Night Bombers and Subs
DETROIT June 5 A. C. Kettering chairman of the Government National Inventors council and VP of research at General Motors said tonight that means have been discovered for speedy destruction of submarines and night bombers. He spoke at a dinner for war correspondents touring American defense factories, sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers. He could not disclose the devices as they are military secrets but said improvements have been made making submarine and night bomber problems likely to be solved soon.
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W. W. Chaplin
Detroit
INS
C. F. Kettering
National Inventors’ Council
General Motors Corporation
Mest
Geneval Motors
National Association of Manufacturers
Turkey Keeps Clear of Fight
Britain reports Turkey will observe a hands off policy toward invaded Syria, defending only its frontiers. Ismet Inönü visits the Syrian border as German and Italian planes are reported downed near the Turkish coast, while Axis air bases increase on the north Syrian coast for operations against Cyprus.
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Ankara
Turkey
Syria
Dardanelles
Ismet Incin
Middle East
Suez
Hitlel
Africa
Libya
North Africa
Codenese
Rhodes
Balkans
Latakia
Cyprus
Alexandretta
Axis Properties Seizure Urged
Mexico City June 8 Kente Lombard Toledano head of the Latin American Workers Federation called for the seizure of all Axis properties in Latin America to curb intrigue and propaganda. He urged Britain exchange her holdings for Latin American products to safeguard regional economic status and warned Mexico could become economically dependent on the United States if England transfers ownership. The leader said Latin nations look to Mexico as a key index for others in similar situations.
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Mexico City
Kente Lombard Toledano
Latin America
Britain
Toledano
Confederation of Latin-American Workers
U. S
Mexico
England
Petain accuses Britain amid Syria clash in World War II
Vichy France claims Britain seeks to seize the French mandate in Syria and Lebanon. A Free French force and British units clash with French and local troops in southern Syria near Jebel Ed Druz as Petain urges Middle East troops to defend against aggression. Reinforcements cross from Palestine toward Beirut and Damascus with broader aims on Deir-Ez-Zor and Aleppo.
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Vichy
France
Syria
French Mandate
Petain
Middle East
Euphrates
Merdjayoun
Beirut
Euphrates River
Iraq
Deir-Ez-Zor
Syrian Desert
Aleppo
Nabcracker
Deir-Ex-Zor
Damascus
Turkey
Jebel el Druz
Henri Dentz
Blitz Occupation of Syria Forecast
London reports a blitz style Syria operation likely with minimal opposition after Britain accuses Vichy of giving Syrian bases to Germany and Italy. British circles expect the drive to Lebanon and Syria to outpace German Crete gains, block eastern routes to Suez, and safeguard Cyprus while keeping Egypt-Turkey land links open and protecting oil fields in Iraq and Iran.
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London
Syria
Britain
Germany
Italy
Fight Command
Lebnon
Middle East
Crete
Suez Cara
Cyprus
Kep
Egypt
Turkey
Iraq
Iran
Arsenal Blows Up Buried Alive In Powler Blast
New York June 8 The British radio reported hundreds of people buried alive by a sudden plant explosion that destroyed more than half of the Yugoslav town of Semendria near Belgrade. NBC heard the broadcast.
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Col Ay Slav
Powler
New York
Semendria
Bigrade
NBC
Alexandria Bombed in Devastating Luftwaffe Strike
June 3 report from Alexandria details a mass exodus as German bombers rain high explosives on the coastal city. Hundreds killed or wounded, civilians flee along jammed highways and byways while anti aircraft fire rattles the port and waterfront districts. The assault, described as the worst yet, followed a dusk to dawn raid with ships in harbor avoiding damage.
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Alexandria
INS
Pagetan
Alexand
Luftwaffe
Sombanenene
Luft Watt
Ang
Egypt
Alma
Great Damage at Port Alexandria in Luftwaffe Raid
Blazing devastation was declared tonight after a heavy Luftwaffe bombardment hit Britain's main Mediterranean naval base at Alexandria. German bombers from Crete reportedly delivered the heaviest bombs and incendiaries, targeting naval harbor facilities and oil depots.
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Berlin
Britain
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Crete
Allies Drive To Take Syria and Lebanon In Blitz
Cairo dispatch reports Allied and Free French forces pushing rapidly into Syria and Lebanon. Little resistance encountered as Tomahawk fighters and advancing columns close on Damascus and other key towns. British naval guns patrol coasts while plans promise independence for Syria and Lebanon under Allied auspices.
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Cairo
AMS Hatta
Imperial
Free French
Syria
Lebanon
Germany
Damascus
French Defenders Halt British Drive In Syria and Lebanon
French High Command reports a decisive stand against a two pronged British push into southern Syria and Lebanon. Allied assaults by sea air and land were repelled within 24 hours as French forces inflicted losses, damaged tanks, and captured troops after a coastal landing near Beirut. British air raids and a large naval bombardment failed to seize Beirut port. A second British column reportedly advances from Iraq toward Aleppo, while Damascus and Beirut endured two air raids.
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Damascus
Jong ‘Ines
Syria
Iraq
Ahd ' A
Ater
Euphrates
Aleppo
Britain
Mediterranean
Beirut
Tripoli
Latakis
Lydia
France
Lebanon
League of Nations
Brazzaville
Equatorial Africa
NBC
Vichy
Syious
Jebel Druse
Suweida
Syriat
Palestine
Transjordan
Seizure of Initiative Raises Allies Morale
Edward E. Bomar reports a British free French drive into Syria expanding Allied momentum. The Syria advance may influence the fate of the Balkan and Middle East fronts, potentially challenging Nazi plans and renewing pressure from Egypt’s Libyan frontier as Suez remains a strategic aim.
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Edward E. Bomar
Wsccaleg Press
Weller
Syria
Balkan
Greece
Europe
Middle East
iLevant
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