Churchill vows action over inertia amid Crete losses
London reports Churchill defending his wartime leadership in Commons. He rejects calls for an imperial cabinet and dismisses broad explanations of defeats as aiding the Axis. Crete casualties cited include 5,000 Nazis drowned and 12,000 killed or wounded, with British losses at 15,000. Production and Atlantic convoy efforts are highlighted as gains.
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Brazilian Captain Says Robin Moor Torpedoed by Sub
The Osorio captain reported to the Associated Press that the American ship Robin Moor was torpedoed by a German submarine. Eleven survivors, including several in good condition after 18 days adrift, were rescued and Osorio expected to arrive at Cerife the next day.
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U S Cautioned Not to Judge Ship Sinking
Washington June 19 A torpedoing in the western Atlantic of the U S freighter Robin Moor spurred U S officials to urge restraint before conclusions. The Maritime Commission confirmed the ship was torpedoed May 21 and a Brazil-flagged vessel reported it. Survivors included one English passenger. 27 crew and seven other passengers missing. A German submarine was suspected though not named. The White House and State Department urged calm pending fuller details.
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Solon Would Send Lindy to Berlin
Senator Brewster proposed on radio that Charles A. Lindbergh be sent to Berlin as military attache for aviation, to gauge German aircraft production and support Roosevelt's foreign policy with criticism of its Lindbergh handling. He urged national unity on foreign affairs in a Columbia Broadcaster address.
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Voorhis predicts Latin aid in war and canal progress
Lieut. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis, commanding U S Caribbean defense, said South American nations would join the United States in a war. He noted Panama Canal work is ahead of schedule despite labor shortages and said foreign planes will be barred if they become a menace.
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Fall of Two Key Syrian Cities Near Beirut and Damascus
Cairo dispatch reports British and Free French mechanized divisions racing toward Beirut and Damascus. Front lines claim both cities within hours, with only Vichy led French resistance remaining. Unconfirmed reports say allied forces possibly entered Beirut at dawn and envoys were sent from Damascus toward surrender talks.
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First Democrat Wins Wellsburg Mayoral Race After 25 Years
Wellsburg on June 1 elected Leonard Lauffer Democrat mayor, defeating incumbent Charles McGrumphy on the Republican ticket. Samuel Tarr Democrat won the third ward council seat. Henry Dan Jey reelected to the first ward council. Republicans Ed Fenwick Robert Barnes and Walter H. Lewis reelected. Police Chief Paul Arthurs unopposed.
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Mussolini Declares U S at War and Greece Occupation
Rome reports Premier Mussolini stated the United States is already at war de facto and would not save Britain. He announced Italian troops would occupy Greece, Spain recognizes Italy, and Turkey edges toward Britain. He warned American intervention would lengthen the war and reshape U S politics toward authoritarianism.
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Azores Are Safe Says U S To Portugal
The United States informed Portugal that it has no aggressive intentions toward the Azores and Cape Verde but warned they must remain free of German control. Secretary Hull sent the note to Portuguese Minister Joao Antonio de Bianchi in Washington in response to Lisbon's earlier message.
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Sims' Order Cuts Vacation Pay for State Employees
State employes were informed yesterday that no vacation pay will be issued in advance this year and future wage assignments will not be honored. Auditor Edgar B. Sims, in a letter to department heads, said the new regulations follow the law to avoid delay in public business. Em ployes protested, noting those starting vacations mid month face new disruptions.
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Income Tax Exemptions To Be Kept
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee voted to retain current personal exemptions for individual income tax and keep the $400 credit for dependents to aid defense financing. New rates to be decided later. potential vote next day.
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Britain braces for winter as East moves strengthen defense
Prime Minister Churchill asserts Britain stands in a stronger position at home and abroad six months hence. British and Free French forces near Damascus and Beirut in a strategic push on vital road and rail links, framing the Levant as a key theater in the undeclared war fronts.
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End of West Coast plane plant strike ends
U S Army troops in combat cars broke up a march of 3100 CIO UAW unionists at North American Aviation plant Los Angeles. After a vote to end the strike 2000 members returned to work as production speeds aim to restore 10 warplanes daily. The army controls the plant with 3000 regulars under Lt Col Charles Bran shaw who declared the strike over and a two mile no mans land cleared around the site.
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Aluminum Walkout Ends After U S Board Mediation
Washington June 10 The National Defense Mediation Board secured a settlement ending CIO die caster strikes at five Aluminum Company of America plants in Cleveland and Grant with general wage increases. About 6,000 workers at the Cleveland plants were to vote on ratification tonight while a separate 4,600 Steel workers at KG Bohn Aluminum near Detroit also neared a settlement. Retail retroactive wage increases were sought by the union, and defense leaders credited CIO president Philip Murray with helping break the deadlock amid wartime plant seizure warnings by the Roosevelt administration.
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Coal Buying Now Urged
Washington reports a government appeal urging households nationwide to buy winter coal now amid warnings of a potential coal shortage next winter. Secretary Ickes states easterners will have to heat homes with less oil and fuel use may rise, though no timetable for restrictions is announced.
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