Roosevelt nominates Stimson and Knox to wartime posts
President Roosevelt names Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war and Frank Knox as secretary of the navy, urging rapid Senate confirmation. Republicans charge it signals a push toward war plans, while Democrats call for swift approval amid calls for national solidarity and defense.
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Kaiser's Aides Gave Up There In World War
Berlin dispatch reports Hitler aims to transmit peace terms to France at Compiegne. The site of the 1918 armistice and the memorials nearby symbolize German humiliation and memory. German air force strengthens as Britain battle looms. four French emissaries fly to a rendezvous.
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France Faces Armistice Terms as Paris Despair Grows
Bordeaux reports await Hitler's peace terms delivered by a white painted triage plane. Marshal Petain and the French government prepare to decide on acceptance or rejection as Lyon falls and Paris braces for further bombardment. The German advance tightens from Nantes to the Swiss frontier as Portrayed in live war coverage.
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Barkley and Bankhead Named For Democratic Convention Roles
In Chicago on June 20 Alben W Barkley was chosen as permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention while Speaker William B Bankhead was selected to deliver the keynote address. Both endorsed by President Roosevelt and James A Farley, they were approved unanimously by the committee on arrangements for the nominating conclave opening July. The temporary chair and keynoter choices were finalized, with Barkley’s gavel role to be submitted for final approval.
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Actor Robert Montgomery testifies on Nazi air power in France
New York report describes Montgomery, an ambulance driver with the American Field Service, recounting near-constant German air raids during the Battle of France. He praises French morale despite exhaustion and shortages, noting Allied planes were scarce and sirens rang as dive bombers struck.
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Bombings in New York Hit German Office and Communist Building
Two downtown explosions in New York injure nine people and shake the German commercial office and a Communist party building about an hour apart. Authorities led by Dist Atty Dewey investigate whether the acts are the work of a crackpot or an organized effort, with bombs of similar construction used at both sites. The Whitehall Building at 7 Battery Place housed the German consulate and other foreign agencies.
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Taylor's Condition Causes Worry in Florence
Florence June 20 Myron C Taylor president Roosevelt's loyal vat can is ill and not responding with grave concern felt during the night.
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Louis Dominates Godoy In Brutal Heavyweight Clash
At Yankee Stadium Joe Louis pounds Artur Godoy for eight rounds, leaving the challenger bloodied and kneeling as the crowd of about twenty five thousand watches in stunned silence. Referee Billy Canaugh halts the bout as Godoy is carried away by seconds and police before Louis resumes controlled aggression.
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British Cheer 50 000 Anzacs Landings Stir Britain
Britain welcomed 50 000 Anzac fighting men arriving from empire posts while plans moved to call four more drafts. June reports note July registration for new classes aged 18 to 34 as Eden described Allied losses and wartime dangers. The Andania was sunk and a trawler lost in Norwegian waters amid heavy bombing.
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Natural Gas Needed in N Y
Harrisburg June 3 Pennsylvanias Public Utility Commission refused to allow a natural gas pipeline across the state threatening southern New York industries The hearing featured Irving K Peck president of the Western Natural Gas Co of Binghamton urging authority to build lines from West Virginia gas fields He declined to name plants but pressed for approval to serve Pennsylvania industries
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Draft Bill Introduced for Broad Military Registration
A draft bill introduced in Washington by Sen Burke proposes registering over 40 million men aged 18 to 65. It would allow 21 to 45 year olds to be called into the armed forces, with the president determining needed numbers and selection by lot. It also outlines home defense calls and cites a grave national threat to justify mobilization.
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Canada Draft Voted in House of Commons
Ottawa reports the house of commons passed the government's manpower conscription bill for Canada's defense and war mobilization with the measure approved tonight.
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Hull Raps Isolationists at Harvard Commencement
Secretary of State Cordell Hull told Harvard alumni that isolationism endangers the nation and that tyranny expands across the globe. He warned of a rising shadow and urged preparedness as 40 alumni heard speeches by Lewis W. Douglas and William Y. Elliott urging military training.
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Swift Approval Of Naval Boost Bill Foreseen
Washington dispatch reports confident expectations for rapid passage of a four billion dollar navy expansion bill. Proponents cite Navy growth since 1932 with 307 combat vessels active and 65 decommissioned awaiting service, arguing the 70 percent increase will yield the world’s largest fleet.
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Germans Deny Massed Troops on German Lithuanian Border
Berlin reports deny abroad that German forces massed opposite Russian units in Lithuania. Officials say troop movements along the German Lithuanian border have not occurred.
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Japs Massing Navy Near Indo China Port
Report says Japanese fleet including an aircraft carrier concentrates off Hainan island opposite Haipont in Indo China. The move raises concern of possible action as France faces surrender and home government crisis.
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