Peace Parley Up to Hitler in Continental Settlement Talks
Reports from negotiations hint at potential peace terms with Germany, focusing on a non humiliating settlement with France and Britain. Observers note Berlin’s influence, with occupation and armistice provisions shaping the debate as wartime economies face harvest concerns and trade impacts.
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France and Churchill Clash Over Navy Pledge Fallout
Dispatches from Alexandria report French naval units flying flags at half mast in mourning for France's defeat as Churchill and British leaders condemn the Petain government. The piece notes tensions over French empire cooperation outposts and recalls past Franco British friction in world events.
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Smrocks Reported Stolen From Silvers Store
Smocks reported stolen during the noon hour from the Silvers store. A suspect named Sormeune allegedly took 27 smacks and fled. police are reportedly refining the case and gathering details.
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New Nazi Raids Stab at Britain
In midland and southwestern England and southeastern Scotland eyewitnesses reported German bombers clashing with British fighters. Tracer fire lit the sky as raiders were driven back by ground batteries and aerial combat. Several enemy planes were claimed shot down and bombs fell on multiple southeastern Scottish towns.
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England
Scotland
Barber
Crveral
Tom Johnson
Enghindun
Roosevelt Signs Defense Tax Measure Outline Cuts Exemptions
Roosevelt signs a defense tax measure lowering exemptions for joint filers from 2900 to 2000 and single filers from 1500 to 800, aiming to raise revenue for the defense program. The treasury immediately allocates five years of proceeds totaling about 3.08 billion dollars to support national defense efforts.
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Convention Program at Republican National Convention
Philadelphia program for Wednesday June 26 notes convention called to order at 10 a m EST. Rabbi Michael Aaronsohn to lead prayer and roll call on presidential nominations. Report of reservations committee uncertain. if resolutions committee report not ready, convention may recess for more time.
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Tax law changes expand rates and new surcharges in 1941
The measure raises the federal debt limit and implements broad tax changes for 1940 incomes payable in 1941. It increases income, estate, and gift taxes with surcharges, raises excise taxes on liquor and cigarettes, and requires income reports for all, including those under the previously untaxed threshold. The surtax and brackets rise, and amusements taxes apply to admissions, while defense expenditures rise with the new law.
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Sunty
Slap Incident Sparks West Virginia Political Feud
Telegraph and press reports recount a heated exchange over candidate Dawson facing Willkie in West Virginia politics. Names of officials and supporters appear amid claims of poll results and party loyalties, with references to rejections of Dewey and calls for unity within the Republican ranks.
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Highlights of Hoover's Address
In a speech urging calm and preparedness, Hoover argues for rational finance and organized national effort. He warns against overstatement of dangers, stresses a navy and air power for deterrence, and calls for lawful aid to allies while avoiding direct war. He criticizes New Deal politics, defends republican governance, and emphasizes protecting workers and farmers from future shocks.
Ford Won't Build Engines For Airplanes Says Ford
Ford confirmed in Detroit to Knudsen that he would not contract with the Anglo French purchasing commission for planes or guns. The defense commission said Ford would instead produce Rolls Royce engines for Britain but not for Britain. The commission noted Ford's interests in Great Britain had contracted to manufacture Rolls Royce engines for the British government and that US production would be expedited using Ford facilities.
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Hoover Warns New Deal Pushes US Toward War
Former President Herbert Hoover denounces the New Deal as dangerous to liberty and warns democracy could fail if the nation follows a path toward dictatorship. He urges seven stern tasks to restore freedom, morals, and economic balance while defending the Western hemisphere and avoiding entanglement in global wars.
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Where Is Our Fleet Depicted by Silent Diplomats
Diplomats report a battle fleet moving eastward from Hawaii to an undisclosed destination amid a tight lipped White House and Navy. Press briefings give no location details while experts speculate the move aims to aid Britain against a possible German siege or signal broader Western defense plans in Asia.
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Hoover speech on gold policy sparks debate over circulation
In a pointed address, President Hoover argues the United States must end the hoarding of gold stored at Fort Knox. He urges circulating gold domestically and abroad in exchange for useful metals like manganese, nickel, tungsten, and tin to boost national defense and economic vitality.
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