Navy to Expand South Charleston Plant in $20 Million Outlay
Washington reported a proposed $20 million expansion for the South Charleston naval ordnance plant as the navy pushes a broad $4 billion expansion bill. The plan, big for the era, would double local facilities and aligns with a nationwide buildout of armor, ordnance, and gun plants. Admiral W R Furlong said a new gun plant could be west of the Alleghenies, with the South Charleston investment now confirmed after earlier hints. Civilians around the naval reservation were moving to accommodate plant crews and families as work proceeds.
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U S Proposes Pan America Conference to unite 21 republics
The United States urged Germany and Italy to stay out of Western Hemisphere possessions and proposed a united front for military and economic defense among 21 American republics. Secretary Hull sent notes to Berlin and Rome reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and opposing transfers between non American powers.
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Bankhead and Barkley Slated for Democratic Convention Roles
Chicago June 19 The selection of Rep. William B Bankhead as temporary chairman and keynote speaker and Sen Alben W Barkley as permanent chairman was essentially assured following an announcement by National Chairman James A Farley. Farley said Bankhead and Barkley would likely be approved at tomorrow's arrangements committee meeting. The Postmaster General said he discussed the slate with President Roosevelt, who approved both picks for their convention roles. Barkley was previously keynote of the party.
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Lewis Raps Training Plan
Philadelphia from June 19 reports a tense policy hearing where John L. Lewis dismisses Roosevelt's compulsory national service as a “fantastic suggestion” while Republican resolutions committee members applaud. The CIO leader joins rival voices from William Green and NAM to debate what should be in the party platform amid an approaching convention.
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Myron C. Taylor Ill in Florence Amid Vatican Mission
Myron C. Taylor, Roosevelt's special emissary to the Vatican, was reported seriously ill at Florence while enroute to Italy with Mrs. Taylor. The illness was announced as of June 1, with details outlining the travel path via the Atlantic.
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Army Lacks Modern Arms in Crisis Defense Plans
A survey shows emergency defense funding of over nine billion dollars rushed through Congress as the 1932 to 1940 appropriations have been nearly fully spent without securing modern equipment. Navy spending improved efficiency, but a 70 percent navy expansion is now proposed. The Army, with 1932 1940 appropriations totaling 3.4 billion, has spent most on maintenance and shows no major equipment additions, according to Army officials and public addresses.
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Senate OKs defense revenue bill with war tax plans
The Senate passed the defense revenue bill adding an excess profits levy aimed at 400 million to 2.5 billion yearly and a drastic war profits tax to raise more in a war. Sen Connally urged the war time rise, while opponents warned of higher taxes. The final vote was 53 to 5, with several Republicans and a Farmer-Labor member dissenting. The bill moves to a conference committee for reconciliation.
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Four Drown As West Virginia Floodwaters Rise
A young mother and her two year old child along with two Wo ipenvage boys were listed among flood victims as heavy showers pushed streams toward flood levels in southern West Virginia. The Great Kanawha river system swelled, with banks breached and lowland properties at risk. Mrs Mary Smith, 19, and her child were swept from a narrow wooden footbridge near Lofan into a creek near Birch Run. A second drowning involved Meyear at deck dene Kins after a bat incident. The body of F Jenkins, 16, also occurred amid the rising waters.
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Bill to Deport Bridges Rapped
Washington June 1 Advt. Gen. Jackson denounced a House passed bill directing deportation of Harry Bridges the West Coast labor leader as a historic departure from American practice. He voiced emphatic disapproval in a letter to Sen. Russell Dy Gr. as the Senate immigration committee weighs the measure.
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Japs Urged to Seize Indo China Ahead of Armistice
Tokyo reports factions urged the Japanese government to move into Indo China protecting the French colony as imperial France faces armistice talks. A reminder to Berlin and concerns over mandate relations are noted as the plan develops.
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Spanish Plot Exposed Under Sandstorm of Secrecy
Spanish police announced the disruption of a vast plot affecting the country. Authorities seized stores arms ammunition and explosives but released few details. The group linked to the plot is said to be farreaching and elusive.
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Axis Demand French Land and Aid in Axis War Plan
Rome reports armistice terms for France require disarmament and French participation in the axis blockade of Britain. A final crushing attack is warned if terms are refused as Mussolini and Hitler plan broader military operations across fronts despite American aid to Britain.
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French May Flee to Africa to Continue War Effort
Reports from Bordeaux claim President Lebrun and other leaders may relocate to Algiers in North Africa to carry on the conflict against Nazi demands. The reports, not officially confirmed, say Petain is seeking peace while French air forces head toward North Africa amid bombardment and the Battle of Britain.
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France Sees German Terms Harsh Unacceptable
Reports from Bordeaux on June 19 claim German peace terms are deemed too harsh by France. Alleged dispatches say President Lebrun and other leaders have traveled or will travel to Algiers to maintain a fighting government framework, possibly with chamber leaders in Africa.
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Bordeaux Bombed In Four Nazi Raids
Bordeaux radio hub was attacked in four bombing runs after 1:30 p.m. as refugees filled the streets and cellars echoed with the blasts. Reporters sheltered as German planes roared over the city, a once quiet center now crowded with evacuees.
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France May Reopen Talks With Germany On Terms
Reports indicate France may resume negotiations with Germany as Paris submits negotiators’ names and awaits an answer. Petain government reportedly learned German terms but found them too harsh, while BBC NBC notes French envoys left for an undisclosed destination. Possible move to reassert control over North African holdings amid growing Nazi pressure.
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Edouard Herriot
Jules Jeannenet
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Henry Philippe Petain
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Leon Noel
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Airmen Renew Their Battling London Skirmishes
Britain and Germany fought renewed air skirmishes in the Battle of England. German planes bombed England’s northeast coast while British bombers reportedly hit Germany as dawn neared. Alarms sounded on the east coast of Scotland and northeast England, with heavy anti aircraft and fighter action ongoing through the night.
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Two Tommies Disarmed and Kidnapped in Belfast
In Belfast Northern Ireland troops cordoned streets after two British soldiers were disarmed and kidnapped. Machine guns stood at street corners while others halted cars and conducted a house to house search for the missing soldiers and the abductors.
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