Roosevelt defends aid to France as war expands
President Roosevelt said all possible aid to the Allies is being extended as German forces threaten western Europe. He announced an $1.498 billion army expansion plan and a national defense research committee led by Vannevar Bush. He also spoke of observer postings in South America and a French appeal for air support, while deferring naval policy details.
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Nazis Reject All Talk Of Peace
Berlin dispatch reports German leader's envoy Dietrich rejects peace rumors and states victory remains Germany's sole aim. Thousands of fresh troops and modern equipment move toward Paris as frontline questions about troop locations continue.
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Paris Taken By Nazi Horde Ends Western Cultural Center
Paris, once a symbol of western art and culture, is abandoned to invading German forces as France withdraws to spare the city from bombardment. The piece recalls 1871 bombardment and prior history, noting Paris’s renown in dressmaking, Bohemian life, architecture, and fine arts, with See PARIS, Page Two.
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Italian Fort Near Egyptian Border Bombed
An Italian fort near the Egyptian border, close to Libya, was bombed yesterday by British forces. Early casualty and damage reports are incomplete, with scattered details indicating some structure damage and possible disruption of defense posts.
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Britain Gives U.S. Blank Check For Armaments
Britain plans a rapid arming drive for the United States to supply war material as France falters. London reports imply a “blank check” for usable munitions, with British sources noting Allied resource gains and France’s steel plants and factories under Axis control. The account cites reinforcements to France and losses, including the sinking of the liner Caledonia and heavy bomb hits on a battleship, while Paris endures captivity and civilian defense mobilization.
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Goal Of Germany Now Is Final Destruction Of Retreating French Armies
Report from Berlin says William C Bullitt was placed in protective custody in Paris by German authorities. Germany denied deportation claims and the U S embassy in Berlin said it had no information on the matter.
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Japs Study Trade With Americas
Japanese diplomats drafted a comprehensive program for possible development of trade with North South and Central American countries for consideration at a conference of envoys here next week. They seek to diversify trade away from heavy U.S. reliance amid China and Europe war disruptions, while warning of possible embargoes on materials vital to Japan's war effort. Ambassadors from Tokyo and Washington will preside with Sata matsu Kato directing the Rio de Janeiro meeting. other delegates include diplomats to Canada Mexico Panama Cuba Colombia and Venezuela.
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Hank announces plan to open day bank in Guarance area
Local report notes Hank plans to open a new banking facility in the Guarance area today. Officials or business leaders are not named, and no dates beyond today are specified.
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