Nazis Attack Oil Tankers In Bold Sinking Campaign
Berlin reports credited with confirming selective sinking of British tankers. 33,000-ton space aboard a tanker was sunk, claiming 85,000 tons of tanker space sunk since May 1. Luftwaffe strikes target British ports and ships. Officials say oil shortages drive Britain’s vulnerability as Romania and Poland oil fields grow under German control.
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Zamzam sinking sparks war talk and denial of barbarism
An American ship carrying 138 aboard was sunk amid German claims of a legal destruction aiding the enemy. British and Free French forces were associated with the steamer, with reports noting contraband cargo and possible aid to De Gaulle’s forces. German spokesman disputed barbarism charges and provided cautious details on survivors and locations.
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Zamzam
New York
Thomas Cook and Sons
Cairo
Record New York Rally Pledges 750000 Allegiance
A long report on wartime exchanges notes a 750,000 pledge at a New York rally. It details claims that the Zamzam ship carried no war materials, discusses missionary relief, and outlines U S Navy convoy considerations and international ship pools. The piece also covers Ethiopian campaign windups and French-British notes on Syria and Vichy plans.
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State Department
Ruxton
International Red Cross
Ruston
Shipping Pool Contnuedium Page One Carrier Conversion
Discussion notes an idea to convert a ship into an airplane carrier. It would need major work including moving funnels to one side to install a landing dock. The reference lists a gross tonnage of 459,140 and mentions the Maritime Commission’s meeting.
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Speaker Faces Other Charges In Same Indictments
The speaker and Lester R. Perry are named in indictments with charges described as not sufficient in law. An oral demurrer was entered to five other indictments, noting Arnold as an accessory. The grand jury also charged grand larceny tied to payroll and voucher schemes involving legislative attaches. Perry's trial, postponed, is part of the same case.
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Lester R. Perry
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House Educational Committee
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Better Light for Better Vision the I E S Lamps
The ad promotes J. E. S. Loups I. E. S. Lamps offering better light to protect eyesight. It highlights scientific design, and urges consult of eyesight specialists, with nine models and various designs on display in stores.
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J. E. S. Loups
12 of 120 U S Volunteers Aboard Zamzam Steamer Sunk
Reported as sunk by Germans, the Zamzam carried 138 Americans, including 12 members of the volunteer ambulance corps. The photo lists Charles McCarthy Weston Mass and others among the crew and passengers, with the group shown before sailing.
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John W. Ryan
Newton
F. J. Vicovari
New York
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G. O. Tichenor
Maplewood
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Worcester
G. F. Butcher
Seattle
Wash
G. C. Finneran
Rye
H. Emsheimmer
Philip Faversham
Defendants Fail to Appear as Demurrers Set for June
In a stalled session none of the eight defendants appeared in court. Demurrers will be argued June 6, with delays caused by a defense witness absence. Accessory charges are disputed as either separate indictments or improper counts, per Howard B. Lee. The defendants include Reba Arnold and Thelma Perry among others.
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Reba Arnold
Leslie
June Arnold
Thelma Perry
Delegate Perry
Barkley warns on Franco German collaboration and Caribbean status
British Goods Deptmore quotes Kentucky Senator Barkley saying the government will closely watch Franco German cooperation and may act if Germany seeks to establish itself in Martinique or other French possessions in the hemisphere. He cautions that no change in possession status alters the potential for action.
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Information Office
London
Germany
Cameroons
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Martinique
Barkley
Westerman Woman Held on Assault and Battery Charge
Mrs Lizzie Myers of Westerman is ordered to appear before Justice C P Lucas at Fettermann district at 10 am Thursday. Principal witness is Mrs Dolly Kirk, whose husband serves a 120 day county jail term for drunken driving. Deputy Sheriff Charles Burke served the warrant last night.
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Westerman
Justice of the Peace
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Fetterman
Dolly Kirk
Charles Burke
Children to Rally for Golden Horseshoe Rites
Charleston May 20 Nearly 200 eighth graders from 55 counties will be dubbed Knights and Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe. Eleanor Gwathmey a Wheeling descendant of Governor Spottswood joins top pupils awarded for West Virginia club work. The ceremony includes a Governor Neely welcome and a full day of programs in the House of Delegates chambers at 10 am.
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Eleanor Gwathmey
Wheeling
Charles
Spottswood
Virginia
West Virginia
State Department of Education
H. K. Baer
Neely
House of Delegates
Cyclists Warned by State Police at Blueville Intersection
State troopers warned bicyclists frequenting the Routes 60 and 119 intersection in Blueville to use care and not block traffic. Trooper G F Randall cautioned that unless the dangerous practices are corrected, several arrests are likely on charges of obstructing traffic.
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G.F. Randall
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