Roosevelt orders Harriman to Middle East amid war materiel pledge
President Roosevelt dispatches W. Averell Harriman to the Middle East to arrange reception of U S equipment for Britain. He stresses mass production will aid Britain and defeat the Axis. Lease lend progress shows $1.94 billion in aircraft and equipment contracts, billions more in tanks ships and munitions, with aircraft receiving the largest share of funds.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
W. Averell
Harriman
Middle-East’ War Theater
U. S
White House
U. F
London
Hig
Britain
Germany
Mitves -Bketch
Willie Willis Seeks Riches and Respect in Street Exchange
A fragment shows Willie Willis expressing a wish for money and noting a street acquaintance who alternates between calling him Bob and Mister when he spots his cash. The isolated quotes hint at social dynamics and class signals in a urban setting.
How Indiana Youth Escaped Induction By Dentists
Indiana officials disclosed that a youth had teeth pulled to avoid army induction. The case was reported to the War Department and an assistant secretary waived the dental requirement. The youth was sent to a Louisville induction center and is now in the army.
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Indianapolis
INS
Robinson Hitchcock
Selective Service
Vaft
Indiana
Deal
War Department
Assistant Secretary of War
Strike at Bohn Plants Settled After
A one day strike at six Bohn Aluminum and Brass plants ended with a full return to work. The action followed a wildcat stoppage tied to North American aviation parts. The CIO United Auto Workers pressed for a 10 cent hourly rise. retroactive wage adjustments were promised by a federal conciliator. 6950 of a 7000 normal crew reported for day shift at North American plants.
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Roosevelt
North American
Richard “Frankensteen
CIO _aixtratt- division
Ui ‘Automobile
Iy. Fragsteen
San Fra
Frankensteen
Army
Bann Aluminum
Brass Corporation
CIG United Auto Workers
UAW
Charles W. Steinmetz
Sperry bombsight accuracy praised in RAF tests
London reporting an authoritative source says the Sperry bombsight in RAF service achieved a direct hit from 6000 feet on an Axis vessel in Tyboron harbor, with the first bomb dropped. An American civilian bombsight expert was aboard the British plane, which used a Backsted Hudson.
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London
Sperry
RAF
Tyboron
War of Nerves Targeted at Stalin
London reports confidential sources say Nazi Germany is waging a war of nerves against Josef Stalin. Hitler pressuring Moscow with demands on Ukraine and Caucasus, while refusing concessions and hinting at Japan Axis ties. Stalin faces possible invasion or internal collapse, with 65 to 85 German divisions and Luftwaffe massed against Russia.
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London
INS
Josef Stalin
Russia
Hitler
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Europe
Finland
Romania
Stalin
Ukraine
Caucasus
Germany
Japan
Reich
Britain
England
Bombing of Calais Shakes Britain Amid RAF Raids
British bombers hit the German held French port of Calais with heavy force. German aircraft over London prompted alarms as RAF formations attacked Boulogne and Cap Gris Nez. Ground tremors and loud explosions were reported along the English waterfront.
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London
INS
Calais
Channel
Dover
Boulogne
Cap Gris Nez
Defiant Knox Labels Labor Subversives Enemies of Nation
Navy Secretary Frank Knox warned in a meeting with major aircraft manufacturers that the government will treat subversive and Communist elements in labor as enemies of the nation. He cited a small but active minority bent on preventing production as strikes across aluminum and other industries showed signs of narrowing.
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Washington
INS
Sec
Frank Knox
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Aaunten
Oa We Suys
Rayburn
Knox
Nazi Claims Hage British Ship Losses
Berlin reports German forces between January and April 1941 sank 170 merchant vessels totaling 764,900 tons and eight enemy warships were sunk by Luftwaffe, U boats, and surface raiders. Submarines claimed 978,000 tons. surface raiders 493,000 tons. 71 enemy ships downed by raiders.
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Berlin
INS
Luftwaffe
Europe
Britain
Hess visit framed as peace talk with Nazi aims
Sir Patrick Dollan, Lord Provost of Glasgow, stated in a speech at Ladybank, Fife, that Rudolf Hess came to Britain only to discuss peace proposals. He described Hess as a confirmed Nazi who could stay in Scotland two days for conferences with a certain group, receive gasoline and maps, then return to Germany.
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London
Patrick Dollan
Glasgow
Ladybank
Fife
Rudolf Hess
Britain
Patrick
Hoss
Scotland
Germany
Sir Patrick
Damascus Seem Likely To Fall To Allied Forces
British and Free French advance units form up before Damascus as multi pronged Allied push drives toward the city. Vichy forces offer token resistance while operations sweep toward Beirut and Aleppo. Circassian troops reportedly enter Damascus with Collet leading.
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Lesmongd Ligne
Syria
INS
Damascus
Beirut
Aleppo
Miswe
Cairo
Philibert Collet
Lawrence of
Collet
Control of All Entering And Leaving U S Voted
The House voted by voice to send to the Senate a bill giving the president power to regulate movement of citizens and aliens entering or leaving the United States. It allows orders to restrict travel as needed, a power once tied to wartime.
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U.S
Washington
House
Senate
House Foreign Affairs Committee
State Department
Ghost Cars to Enter West Virginia Patrol Service
West Virginia will begin using new white and green highway patrol cars starting Saturday. Three troopers will drive the cars back from Detroit tonight, with 20 more arriving next week and 10 the week after. State Police Supt John W Bosworth announced yesterday.
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West Virginia
John W. Bosworth
Detroit
Bosworth
Bride appeals overtime parking summons in New York court
Mrs. Anna Russo told Magistrate Thomas she cut short her honeymoon to answer the overtime parking summons. The magistrate replied she had been punished enough and this sentence was suspended.
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New York
INS
Anna Russo
Thomas
A. Aurelio
Seizure Bill Vote Delayed By Hot Fight
Washington, June 11. A bitter battle over the Byrd plan to condemn strikes in defense industries delayed action for another day on the Connally administration plan to give the President power to seize strikebound defense plants. Sen. LaFollette vowed to continue the fight as Senate recess followed reports he planned a late hour showdown.
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Washington
INS
Byrd
Congress
Sen. Connally
D-Tex
Roosevelt
LaFollelle
Senate
Sen. LaFollette
P.-Wis
Sen
D.-Va
First July selective service call includes 1179 Virginians
Kanawha county state headquarters announced the first fiscal year call of 1,179 men for training in July. About 195 come from Kanawha county. The selection rate is 200 per day from July 3 to 10. No African Americans were included in the call.
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Kanawha County
Huntington
French Forces Halted In Syria Battle After Rapid Advance
Allied reports say French and Free French units clashed near Damascus and Litani river as British and Australian forces pushed to drive them from key positions. German air activity and naval bombardments supported by a British fleet aided the defense along the coast and on the Litani front.
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Damascus
Litani
Palestine
Beirut
Merdjayoun
Mount Hers Mon
Barrow
Hasbaya
Iraq
Abou Kemal
Deir. Ez Zor
Euphrates
Set Kemal
Reuters
Deir Ez Zor
Ras el Ain
Akehe Kale
Traq
Alepp
Lebanon
Little Litania
All Germans Leaving Syria Says Paper
The Daily Herald reported from Ankara that all Germans are leaving Syria with airmen ground personnel technicians and tourists heading to the isle of Rhodes. The dispatch notes masses moving and cites no further details.
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Syria
London
Daily, Herald
Ankara
Isle of
Rhodes
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