U.S. Breaks With France Over German Syria Occupation
The Associated Press reports a break between the United States and France over Germany's occupation of Syria. The piece also notes British intelligence analyzing Hess statements and a brighter labor outlook as a GM strike is averted. GM agrees to a one year contract from April 28 1941 with a 10 cent hourly raise for about 280 000 workers, no closed shop, and seniority in promotions. The wage boost is estimated to add 50 million dollars to payroll. Other labor disputes and cost of living increases are mentioned as nation awaits union confidence in ratification and further changes.
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General Motors Corporation
National Mediation Board
Mediation Board
Cio-Uaw
Walter P. Reuther
UAW
Cenlo-O Corporation
Detroit
Hudson Motor Company
AFL
San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Perkins
CIO
San Francisco Bay Area
Pearl Harbor Naval Reservation
New Haven
Conn
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast Railroad
Farm Legislation Weighs Cash Benefits To Farmers
President Roosevelt said a key factor in any price parity loan plan is whether cash benefits to farmers are counted. He noted cotton farmers receive about 2.34 cents in cash benefits toward parity, with market prices near 10.34 cents, arguing 85 percent parity loans must reflect existing government payments or risk raising prices beyond parity. Also: British ships fired on Berlin coast. Lt. Hopart P. Morris of Iowa to Ft. Meade for a year’s active duty.
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FDR
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Omaha
Hopart P. Morris
Calvary
Oskaloosa
Ft. Meade
S. D
Iowa
Seventh Corpe
Duke of Hamilton Talks With German Refugee Hess Visit Details
London reports say Rudolf Hess met with the Duke of Hamilton after a secret retreat visit. Vyvyan Adams seeks to determine if the trip was aided by the German government. Alfred Duff Cooper and Churchill discussed potential new Hess developments. Berlin calls Hess an embarrassing guest claiming Britain cannot win the war.
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London
Rudolf Hess
Adolf Hitler
Hess
Britain
Vyvyan Adams
Fuehrer
Duke of Hamilton
Hamilton
Duff Cooper
Winston Churchill
Duke
Berlin
England
Churchil
Anthony Bien
Salum Salum Reoccupied by British Forces in Egypt
In Cairo a British Middle East headquarters communique announced Salum had been re-occupied by British troops after heavy fighting with Axis forces at the Libyan border. The statement said significant British casualties were inflicted, some German prisoners were taken, and Halfaya Pass and Mua were also retaken.
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Wairo
Egypt
Selum
Middle East
Salum
Halfaya Pass
Hellfire Pass
France Tilts to Axis Deepening World War Risks
The War Today notes France’s shift toward cooperation with Nazi Germany elevating Allied fears. It reports Germany occupying French Mandated Syria and using airfields against Britain, while Petain’s public move raises questions about consent to Syrian use. Washington warns of the danger to the Western Hemisphere and Roosevelt appeals to the French people to reject collaboration.
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Petain
U. S
Dewitt MacKenzie
France
Germany
Syria
Britain
Washington
Roosevelt
Nasidom
Saris
Marshal Petain
Daredevil Air Rescue Saves Parachutist Over San Diego
Two naval airmen Lieutenant W W Lowrey and Aviation Machinistrs Mate J F R McCants rescued Marine Lieutenant Walter Osipoff after his parachute failed to open. They dived their planes under the transport and severed lines with the propeller, pulling Osipoff into safety as the partly opened chute whipped toward them. The daring maneuver, described by officers as the most remarkable aviation rescue, occurred near a heavy landing field and may earn the rescuers Navy Cross honors.
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San Diego
Calif
W. W. Lowrey
Dulles
Tex
J. FR. McCanis
Jordan, Mont
Walter S. Osipoff
Akron
Ohio
Lowrey
McCanis
Osipoff
M. Johnson
McCants
Osipod
Navy
Span
Germany Sees France Line Soon In Line
Berlin reports reflect confident German views that France will align as war moves advance. Speculation cites French attitudes toward Syria and Iraq, with observers noting Germany may route war materiel through Syria toward Iraq, while Britain and the United States faced neutral pass-through memories.
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Berlin
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Germany
Vichy Warned Against Axis Alliance Amid World Crisis
Washington reports open break with Vichy France as the United States brands Petain’s regime as aligned with Germany. Roosevelt appeals to the French people to reject collaboration and defend colonial holdings, including Martinique, French Guiana, and Africa, under a Monroe Doctrine protection. Britain reports raids and movement of German forces in Syria toward Iraq, with RAF operations in Damascus Rayak and Palmyra.
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Washington
United States
France
Petain
Germany
Europe
Martinique
Caribbean
French Guiana
South America
New World
Greenland
Denmark
Roosevelt
Vichy
Wiliam D. Leahy
Port da
Cape
American Traditions In Cooking School Slated For May 2023
The Evening Huronite announces a four day cooking school at Huron Theatre beginning May 20 in morning sessions at 8 am for homemakers. Lead lecturer Miss Emily Conkin will present heirloom and new recipes covering meats vegetables salads breads and desserts for complete meals.
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Emily Conklin
Huron
Huron Theatre
Emily Conkin
Cooking School
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British Intelligence Service
GMC
Hudson
The
Associated Press
Labor Department
Martin Bormann
Hess’ Office
Nazi Party
Hitler
NEA Telephoto
SIPS
Jane Morgan
Riverside
Cal
da Anza
Saya
Dienst
Iraq
Hoosevelt
Rus
Tur
Axis
Suez
Cairo
RAF
Damascus
Rayak
Palmyra
Reuters
Istanbul
Turkey
Mediterranean
Libya
Rhodes
Aleppo
Tripoli
Beirut
Cyprus
Byrish
Brinewsn
AFI
Ihe
Sessiaks
Ethon Eden
House of Commons
Brifain
Misa Conklin
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