Roosevelts Fills Supreme Court With New Dealers
President Roosevelt named Harlan F. Stone as chief justice and Robert H. Jackson as associate justice. James F. Byrnes of South Carolina was appointed to the bench, with plans floated for a new justice for each retiree over 70. The moves shock the Senate and set a liberal direction for the Court, page 24.
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Auto Makers Must Cancel Price Boosts
Federal Price Control Administrator Leon Henderson urged five leading automakers to withdraw recent price increases. Ford Motor Company Chrysler Nash-Kelvinator Studebaker Hudson were notified, as steps to control used car prices were announced, likely not until the next new car model season.
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Allies encircle Sidon and press on Damascus
British Imperial and Free French troops reach Sidon and push into southern Damascus outskirts. An Australian column advances up the Lebanese coast while forces attempt to complete the encirclement of the Phoenician port.
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Vichy Seeks British Reply on Syria Peace Proposal
In Vichy France notes to Britain, Paris calls for immediate restoration of peace in Syria arguing Britain has proof there are no German forces in the French mandate. The formal note was delivered in Madrid to Sir Samuel Hoare by Ambassador Francois Pietri.
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Senate approves seizure power on defense plants in war emergency
The Senate voted 7 to 6 on an amendment giving the president authority to seize strike threatened plants, backing Roosevelt amid war measures. It also adopted 46 to 25 a Byrd amendment condemning strikes in war industries, and approved cooperation and mediation provisions to limit seizures, with the move linked to draft act changes.
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Barber and Beauty Prices Raised Across Shops
Eighteen shop owners unanimously approved a new price schedule effective July 1. Haircuts rise to 65 cents and shaves to 25 cents, with permanents facials and related services also increasing, though some shops may not follow the raise. Several owners said they would raise prices regardless of others. The meeting drew better attendance than the prior Sunday as organizers push uniform pricing.
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Convoy Debate Sparks After Robin Moor Sinking
Washington lawmakers react to the sinking with strong calls for retaliation and convoy of fleets. Chairman May defends bold military action while Sen Connally terms the attack unjustified and Sen Van Nuys weighs the sinking’s location and danger status.
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Nazi Supply Ship Sank By Bombers Over English Channel
British bombers escorted by fighters sank a 1 400 ton German supply ship off the French coast in a series of air attacks along the English channel. One Nazi fighter was shot down as RAF squadrons pounded shipping and harbor works during a day of heavy air activity between Britain and Germany.
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Fewer Restrictions Urged On Fiduciary Investments
Gwilym A. Price of Pittsburgh urged ending legal limits on fiduciary investments at the West Virginia Bankers Association meeting in White Sulphur Springs. He said discretionary constraints protect customers inadequately and pressed for broadened, licensed responsibilities for trust officers and fiduciaries.
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Sinking of Robin Moor Heightens War Strain with Nazi Germany
The U S freighter Robin Moor was torpedoed and shelled in the South Atlantic by a German U-boat after being halted for papers. 46 aboard, 35 missing, lifeboats sheltered for 24 hours before heading to Brazil. Survivors describe radio silence and the ship flying American insignia. The State Department and Roosevelts administration released the full survivor depo sitions. The incident marks a gravest stage in wartime relations with Germany.
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