Churchill Says Crete Under Heavy Enemy Attack
The Associated Press reports Churchill announced a major German assault on Crete, with 1,500 Nazis disguised in New Zealand uniforms landing to seize Malemi airfield. British, New Zealand, and Greek forces defend. the fight is described as a grave battle with the island “in hand” by midday.
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Crete
Anzac
London
New Zealand
George II
Athens
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
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anea-Malemi
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Sealane
Syria
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Turkey
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Greece
Cyclades
Middle East
Cairo
Chuties
Pat Visunly
British Isles
Adolf Filers
Luftwaffe
Hebbapyah Sir
Baghdad
Euphrates River
Fallujah
Igris
Traq
Faluiah
Roosevelt denies planning special message to Congress
President Roosevelt said there was no news on shipping supplies to Great Britain and denied plans to send a special message to Congress soon. He commented on warship escorts and cited Admiral Land figures, while Senator Barkley warned of actions if Germany expands in the Western Hemisphere. See WASHINGTON-Page 2.
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Kentucky
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Martinique
France
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Roosayalt
Mumford to Speak at Zone Lions Meeting Tonight
Huron Lions host quarterly zone gathering at Marvin Hughitt Hotel with guests from Mitchell Aberdeen Howard and Parkston. Chief speaker will be L M Mumfort Howard state commander of the American Legion. About 50 to dine at 6 PM.
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Lions' Club
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Howard
Parkston
Huron Lions
Marvin Hughitt
E. Giziewski
L M Mumfort
American Legion
Huron
Grziewski
Thanksgiving Date To Be Moved Back
President Roosevelt announced that moving Thanksgiving up a week to boost Christmas sales failed. Next year the holiday returns to the customary last Thursday in November. This year it falls on the penultimate Thursday per proclamation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Roosevelt seeks 886 million relief appropriation
President Roosevelt asked Congress for an 886 million dollar relief appropriation for the year starting in May. The figure is 109 million below the budget estimate, and he noted defense spending will influence employment. The fund would support about 1,060,000 people on Work Projects Administration relief rolls monthly, with defense and lease lend programs reducing unemployment less than expected.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Work Projects Administration
Shipyard Strike Nears Showdown in West Coast
AFL official forecasts possible termination of Trenp as walkouts disrupt six Lorain submarine net tender builds. In San Francisco Bay Area, two of 11 strike yards may reopen today with nine to follow. CIO and AFL machinists stage unauthorized walkouts seeking $0.15 raise and double overtime pay. Ohio shipyards halt work amid stalled orders valued at roughly half a billion per ship.
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Associated Press
West Coast
Lorain
Ohi
John
AFL Metal Trades Department
San Francisco Bay Area
CIO
AFL
Kay Cities Metal Trades Council
Ohio
Pera
War Today MacKenzie sees hints of US Japan accord
Mackenzie contemplates a possible US Japan accord amid hints from Russian reports. He notes the idea of American mediation in the Ching Japanese conflict and its potential impact on the broader European war and the fate of the United States, reflecting on whether such an accord could occur.
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MacKenzie
United States
Japan
Unit States
Dale Ra
Four Army Fliers Killed in Plane Collision Near Rain's
Four Army fliers died when two planes collided during a six aircraft formation en route from Savannah to Langley Field. One aircraft exploded on impact, another burned. Victims were Second Lieut. Frank B. Ralston of Pittsburgh, Second Lieut. Allen J. Moore of Reno, Sergeant David L. Boyd of Frost, Texas, and Corporal Herbert C. Pruitt of Collinsville, Mississippi. Two planes proceeded to Langley while two returned to Savannah.
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Army
Savannah
Langley Field
Frank B. Ralston
Pittsburgh
Allen J. Moore
Reno
David L
Boyd
Frost
Xas. Corp
Herbert C. Pruitt
Collinsville
Miss
City Civil Service Plan read by Huron board
City commissioners gave first reading to a proposed merit system ordinance for most city employes. The measure, drafted by an employee committee after studying other midwest civil service laws, would remove police and fire from politics, raise employment standards, and guarantee tenure under a civil service board. Final passage may come next Monday. it could become law without a vote unless repealed by referendum. The dog control issue was noted separately with praise for dog catcher Paul Younkin and the new dog pound.
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Huron City Commissioners
Midwest
Huron
James Byrnes
Civil Service Board
Commissionera
A.J. Larsen
Larsen
Paul Younkin
Younki Larsen
Successe
Younkin
Cale Huntley
Sai Fee Cety
Nessa To Head Medical Group At South Dakota Meet
Dr. N J Nessa of Sioux Falls was named president elect of the South Dakota State Medical Association at the 1942 convention in Mitchell. Incoming president is Dr B M Sart of Onida with other officers Dr C Chimacher of Vermilion and Dr C B Sherwood of Madison. Also named are district councilors from Aberdeen Watertown Pierre Vermilion Rapid City Mobridge. In the Ophthalmology Otolaryngology session Dr S A Keller of Sioux Falls was named president with Dr D K Mabee of Mitchell as vice president and Dr J D Alway of Aberdeen as secretary treasurer. Clinics continue today as the convention adjourns.
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J. L. Calene
Aberdeen
H. H. Brown
Watertown
E. Robbins
Pierre
E. M. Stansbury
Vermillion
R. E. Jernstrom
Rapid City
J. L. Stewart
Spearfish
C. E. Lowe
Mobridge
South Dakota Academy of Opthomologyand Otolaryngilogy
S. A. Keller
Sioux Falls
BE. A. Rudolph
D. K. Mabee
Mitchell
J. D. Alway
Private Fishing Opens For Aberdeen Youth May 31
Aberdeen officials announce a private fishing day for persons under 16 at Lake Minneha in Wylie Park on May 31 without a license fee. No boats or rafts allowed and tackle permitted but no notes.
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Aberdeen
Americans To Be Safe In U S Asks For Details
German glider borne paratroopers and plane landings spark fierce fighting on Crete as Churchill reports 1500 Nazis in New Zealand battle dress, aiming to seal routes to Syria and encircle Turkey. Zamzam sinks with 138 Americans aboard but crew and passengers are safe. British in Iraq push toward Baghdad while France defends Syria from British raids. Washington says U S lease-lend messages are getting through to Britain.
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Crete
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New Zealand
Sealane
Syria
Turkey
Zamzam
Iraq
Oil Kingdom
Habbaniyah
Baghdad
Beirut
France
de Gaullista
Washington Administration
U.S
Britain
Zamzam Passenger Liner Sunk. Americans Safe in Occupied Territory
Berlin reported the Egyptian liner Zamzam was sunk by a German raider while crossing from Recife to Capetown. Of 322 aboard, 138 were Americans, all said safe in German occupied territory. Details on exact location and fate of the ship were not disclosed. The United States sought full details from Berlin through the embassy.
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South Atlantic
Recife
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Capetown
Union of South Africa
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France
New York
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Africa
Charles de Gaulle
Thomas Cook and Sons
Cairo
Captain Smith
Mbulance Corps
Shiala
Geeraint
William C. Huxton
Huxton
International Red Cross
Washington
United States
State Department
LaGuardia Heads Civilian Defense Agency Created by Order
President Roosevelt formed an office of civilian defense headed by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia with two divisions. A civilian protection board includes representatives from War Navy Justice and other agencies to advise on protecting life and property. A volunteer participation committee will have up to 26 members from regions and interests nationwide. LaGuardia will serve without pay and retain mayoral duties. He will arrive in Washington to organize the agency. Roosevelt also said the U S offered to sell or charter two ships to Ireland and provide 500000 dollars in food aid.
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Washington
Evening Huronite Cooking School Opens With Flying Start
The Evening Huronnite presents The American Way cooking program at Huron theater with homemakers filling seats. Demonstrations by Miss Emily Conklin show simple methods for broiling steak roasting lamb loaf and steamed lamb loaf with green peppers olives and peas. The class highlights traditional American dishes and practical meal planning.
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Emily Conklin
Huron Mente
Ekill
Whiel Conklin
American Way Cooking School
Cooking School
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