Ultraviolet Light Considered For Soldier Health Protection
Ultraviolet light is being explored to curb infections among soldiers and sailors. F Wells of the University of Pennsylvania reported to the Oyes Medical Association that mild UV light could sterilize barracks ships and hospital wards while posing less skin risk than direct sun. The method targets airborne bacteria and has been used in nurseries and classrooms.
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Howard W. Blakeslef
New York
U.S. Army
Oyes Medical Association
F. Wells
University of Pennsylvania
Soe
U. S
U. S Navy
Wells
Do You Know Your Footprints What Animal Leaves Tracks
A reader asks about animal footprints in mud or snow. The article notes that rear prints can appear larger than front prints, with hind feet showing from toe to heel and fore feet showing only toes and front pads. The piece presents a curious comparison of track shapes.
Germans Drive Deep Into France In Fast Moving Battle
Paris reports a major German thrust as tanks planes and infantry push along a 200 mile front from the Channel to the Argonne. Allied losses mount as Weygand orders holding actions while German forces seize Rouen Gisors Soissons and bridgeheads across the Aisne. Parachute troops are landed near Vouziers and are quickly surrounded or captured.
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Argonne
Maxime Weygand
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Soissons
Tardenois
Ouziers
Champagne
France
Argonne Forest
Limes
Maginot
Labor, Taxes, and War Taxes Debate Across Congress
Edwin S. Smith warns of a drive to link labor with a fifth column and attacks on progressive labor laws. La Follette plans excess profits tax on war goods. The administration's defense tax bill of about 1.004 billion dollars a year faces House passage, while Harrison notes no war tax need now and George questions wartime business risk considerations.
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York Herald-Tribune
Edwins. Smith
National Labor Board
Senator la Follette
Wis
House
Harrison
D-Miss
Senate Finance Committee
George
D-Ga
Senate committee urges alien fingerprinting and strict controls
The Senate judiciary committee urged passage of a bill for fingerprinting and registering aliens and adding limits to curb fifth column activity. The measure would ban advocacy of insubordination in the armed forces and overthrow of the government by force. It would forbid possession of automatics machines guns or sawed off weapons with immigration service to carry out the program. Officials of foreigners and their families would be exempt.
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Immigration Service
Markets rally after Italy joins war and boosts boosts stocks
New York stocks eased then steadied as Italy declared war on the Allies. Traders responded to Mussolini speech and Mediterranean developments with a brief tilt down before steels led a recovery. Closing prices finished above session lows amid quiet trading and renewed home business optimism. Cottonseed meal futures in Memphis closed steady with July at 22.25 and September at 20.90.
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Mussolini
Wall Street
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Tenn
F.O.B
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady With Bid Interest Noted
Cottonseed oil closes steady as bleachable, prime summer yellow fetches 5.95 nominal. July 0.51B, September 5.58B, October 5.60B, December 5.66B bids noted by buyers. B-Bid action observed.
Mussolini Declares Italy at War and Neo-National Resolve
Mussolini told crowds in Rome that Italy will respect neutrals while committing to war with the Allies. He framed the conflict as a clash of eras and claimed Mare Nostrum aims include removing British Gibraltar controls. The premier urged Italians to unite as a decisive national destiny unfolds.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Brenner Pass
Germany
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Markets at a Glance New York June Market Summary
War news hits leaders as stocks fall and Wall Street selling increases. Bonds drift lower while Italians face pressure. Foreign exchange weak as sterling declines sharply. Commodities show irregular cotton and heavy sugar selling. Metals steady as steel operations rise. Wood products weak with commission houses and Boston sellers active. Wheat and corn rise with cattle strong and hog prices steady. top ten declines.
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Commission House
Boston
Chicago
Futures close mixed with various contract bids
New York trading closes with mixed futures shows July contracts at 9.78 for 9.75 and October at 8.71 with nearby lows around 8.34 to 8.66. Middling spot prices quoted at 10.42 with minor deviations noted.
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New York
Ae Teeien
Cotton market brief notes from Spot Cotton NS
Spot cabins closed quietly with a 3 point rise. Sales 0. Prices: low middling 9.51, middling 10.51, good middling 10.96. Receipts 460, stock 604041.
Cotton Futures Rise as War News Hits Markets
In New Orleans on June 10, cotton futures moved higher amid war news and uncertain shipping, reflecting tension in the global market and hopes for supply stability.
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New Orleans
Mussolini
Butter Market Report From Chicago Tabled
Butter prices and creamery scores are listed with multiple weightings and quality grades. Current receipts and storage details appear alongside grade figures and price per unit across several categories.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices and Weights Reported in Chicago Market
Chicago market data from June 10 lists live poultry and birds by type with weight brackets and price ranges. Hens steady with several categories showing small changes. broilers and springs move up or down within the given ranges. Ducks and geese prices per pound, with turkeys noted for toms and hens.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Market Quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats in Chicago
Chicago market notes show No 1 yellow wheat trading at 65 1 4 to 67 1 4 cents, No 2 at 65 1 2 to 66 3 4, No 3 at 65. No 1 white at 76 1 2 with sample grade 64 3 4. Oats No 3 white 34 3 4 to 34 3 4, moulding barley 55 to 60, feed 40 to 48, sample grade 45.
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Chicago
I-P
Grain market swings after Italy joins war
Chicago traders faced sharp volatility as Italy's entry into the war was announced. Wheat futures rose with July at 80 7/8 and September at 81 3/4 to 5-8, while corn gained about 1 4 5/8 and oats held firm.
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Chicago
Mussolini Declares Italy’s War Resolve From Balcony
In Rome on June 10 14 Mussolini addressed the nation from the Palazzo Venezia balcony saying an hour important to Italy’s destiny has begun. He urged readiness to face war sacrifices and condemned peace being rebuffed by the Allies while portraying the struggle as a revolutionary clash of generations. He stated Italy does not wish to drag others into conflict.
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Immigration Reform Bill Moves Toward Senate Approval
Senators near approval of a new immigration law with provisions requiring registration at designated post offices or locations. Senator Connally of Texas, sponsor of the legislation, told reporters he hoped for Senate action this week after the House had already passed a similar measure.
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D-Tex
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House
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Nashville live stock sale data report
Salable cattle 500 calves 200 with prices steady in active trade Good fed yearlings bring 9.50 to 10.00 Common and medium kinds 6.50 to 8.50 Strictly good fat cows up to 7.50 above 6.00 canners and cutters 3.50 to 5.50 Bulls 6.00 down Top dealers 9.50 Salable hogs 500 steady Good and choice 150 lbs plus 4.20 to 5.10 few sows 2.80 Salable sheep 1,500 Spring lambs listed.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agri
Local sheep sale results report
The auction lists 2 lower priced springens at 40.75 to 12.25 for ewes and wethers with top fat ewes at 3.00. Buyers noted wide price spread and strong interest from local buyers.
Norway Capsizes War with Last Northern Forces Surrender
After two months of combat the last Norwegian troops in the north surrendered on June 7 under King Haakon VII and General Otto Ruges command. The king and government fled to aid the Allied cause as British and French forces reportedly withdrew from Narvik. The declaration cited insufficient ammunition and planes and said continued resistance would bring total destruction.
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Weygand
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Haakon
England
North Sea
Italy’s Navy Strength Compared Before War
Italy’s naval tonnage was about 1,000,000 tons while Britain stood at 2,079,863 and France at 755,570. Italy focused on submarines and motor torpedo boats as war approached.
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Great Britain
France
Mussolini urges war alliance and total mobilization in Italy
Mussolini addresses crowd in Milan declaring friends will help each other and Italy must join Germany to secure a new era of peace. He notes Italy is on a war footing with mobilized troops and rationed fuel as Axis axis talks intensify and Britain’s navy is framed as a foe.
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Britain Races Troops as German Drive Near Paris
Britain rushed fresh troops to France as 1.8 million German infantry pushed forward on the western front reaching within 35 miles of Paris and threatening the Seine and Marne corridors. German high command claimed operations proceeding on schedule while denying an imminent decisive stage. Churchill informed France’s Reynaud of new withdrawals amid a day of intensified emergency.
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Hull Decries Italian Entry as War Deepens
Washington June 10 Secretary Hull condemned Italy joining Germany in the war as a great disappointment and human tragedy. He spoke after Mussolini allied with Germany and said the neutrality act extension to Italy could come within a day or two. He noted about 18 American ships were in the Mediterranean and discussed potential orders for ships to depart and other policy responses.
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