U S Seizes Six Danish Ships In Harbor Action
The United States moved to seize six Danish merchant vessels in U S harbors as part of economic warfare against Germany and Italy after Roosevelt authorized formal action. The Coast Guard was instructed to take possession at 9 a m EST and a strong diplomatic protest over the sinking of the Robin Moor was planned, with broader possible measures to defend American commerce under consideration.
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Russian Ship Delayed in Istanbul Arrests Caviar Smuggling
ISTANBUL June 14 Two crew members of the Russian ship bound for home with Soviet Ambassador Kamentsey aboard were arrested for caviar smuggling as the vessel remained docked. The incident emerges amid delicate international tensions and is recorded for the record.
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Solons Favor Limit on WPA
Washington report shows influential lawmakers expect Senate appropriations committee to back current WPA limits. An anonymous administration ally cited strong committee sentiment to reverse House action restoring relief workers after 18 straight months on relief. President urged elimination of alien job bans and civil service hurdles. Hearings for relief bill set, Army funding debate delayed. Byrnes said 868 million requested with no urgent need for more. McNary indicated Republicans would support.
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Planes to Link Capitals in Trans Atlantic Route
London reports British Overseas Airways nearing plans for a London to Washington link to aid passage of British and American officials. The service would extend the existing Newfoundland route likely via Montreal with official priority passengers only on board.
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Unions Vote To Continue Ship Strike in Bay Area
In San Francisco on June 15 AFL and CIO machinists voted to keep the five week old strike. AFL members backed allowing work in 161 union shops under signed agreements, while CIO machinists largely opposed ending the walkout. Uptown members favored return to work by 372 to 385, with waterfront unions voting against ending the strike 200 to.
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Disruption of Oil Supply Is Feared
Washington report quotes the Foreign Policy Association warning that diverting American tankers to aid Britain could cause a major disruption of domestic oil supply. Officials mention 25 more tankers to Britain alongside 50 already serving the empire, amid fears of shortages and possible Sundays and heatless days for oil users.
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Full Use of Nations Vast Manpower Ordered by FDR
President Roosevelt ordered immediate full use of American manpower for defense industries without regard to race religion color or national origin. He criticized discrimination in defense jobs, urged equal opportunity for all qualified workers, and stressed unity to counter totalitarian threats at home and abroad. The order includes Americans of German and Italian lineage.
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Stanford President Warns Against Monopoly and Closed Shop
Stanford university president Ray Lyman Wilbur decries monopoly in private business and the closed shop in labor as milestones toward Fascism Nazism and Communism. He warns power tends to seek exclusive control and urges democratic margins for freedom while urging open channels for diverse action. Mrs Herbert Hoover adds remarks to 1,308 graduates urging exploration of new vocational frontiers.
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Rotarian Says Syria Is Victim of Profiteering
Denver dispatch reports Rotary International delegate Francis A. Kettaneh from Beirut accuses French officials in Syria and Lebanon of profiteering ahead of British troops. He describes artificial wheat shortages, inflated potato export fees, and bread riots that killed 78 and injured hundreds. He predicts possible British victory could hasten the war’s end this fall.
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Three German Planes Crashed in Southern Portugal
Lisbon reports three German warplanes and a fourth with unknown nationality crashed near Amareleja in the Portuguese frontier zone. Wreckage found in open fields, two parachutes seen, suggesting at least one bailout, with crews likely scattered. The incident follows a possible air battle over border territory.
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Japanese Heavily Bomb Chungking Amid Naval Force Buildup
London dispatch reports a major Japanese raid on Chungking with the American embassy narrowly avoiding hits. A large Japanese battle force is massing off Chekiang coast, with over 100 ships including carriers steaming southward toward the south Pacific. Bombs struck riverfronts near the American embassy and the gunboat Tutuila, while Col. Mayer and embassy staff escaped injury.
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Heavy Explosions Reported Near Gibraltar Fort
Reuters dispatch from Vichy reports loud blasts heard in Algeciras and La Linea near Gibraltar. It remains unclear if ships firing in the western Mediterranean or bombs on Gibraltar caused the explosions. Earlier, two unidentified warplanes dropped four bombs near a British warship in Gibraltar harbor before being driven off.
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Sidon Falls to Imperial Forces Amid Frontline Reports
Worldwar coverage from June 16 notes Sidon, a Lebanese port city, reported captured by German and allied forces. Dispatches describe Pots-threatening odds on a Russian invasion within two weeks, while Hungary and Romania buzz with Russo-German war speculation.
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Nazis Deal British Heavy Blow at Sea
German air force and U boats struck British shipping on a day described as among the war’s most damaging. They sank two convoyed freighters west of Gibraltar and five more merchantmen totaling 21,000 tons. Submarines destroyed four freighters and one tanker in the north Atlantic. A heavy cruiser was blasted off Beirut.
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France Rushes Planes to Syria in War Update
French forces shift focus to Syria as aircraft fly in from France to reinforce Beirut front. Sidon falls after heavy bombardment while British columns push toward Jezine, threatening to cut off French north of Merdjayoun amid dispersed operations. Abou Kemal reported captured after determined assault by armored units.
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British Lose Warship Jersey Sunk By Mine
The admiralty announced that the destroyer Jersey of the Javelin class, 1090 tons, built in 1939 with a crew of 183, was sunk by a mine. It is Britain’s 50th destroyer loss, the second under Lieut Comm. Burnell-Nugent after the Hostile was sunk last August 26.
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Bomber as Fast as Pursuit Plane Tested for England
A Martin company test in Baltimore shows a new British bomber, the Martin 187, faster than the B-26 pursuit plane while carrying less range and bomb capacity. Executive VP Joseph T. Hartson calls it a hot bomber and says shipments to Britain will begin, with the plane expected to outpace several late model escorts in combat.
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Push Toward Beirut and Damascus in Syria Lebanon Battle
British and Free French push along the coast toward Beirut and toward Damascus amid Vichy resistance. Sidon falls with naval artillery support, while Abow Khemal near the Iraq border also captured. Damascus expected to capitulate within hours as Allied forces press on with limited bloodshed.
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Intensified Axis Air Warfare Reported in Eastern Mediterranean
Rome reports sharp intensification of air warfare in the eastern Mediterranean with new Axis assaults on Britain's Alexandria naval base and Tobruk in Libya. RAF raids hit German and Italian positions in North Africa and the Dodecanese. Italian bulletin says planes alone raided Alexandria Friday night but results are not disclosed.
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