Baghdad Falls to British Forces Amid Turmoil in Iraq
Reporting from Baghdad notes ongoing power struggles as Rashid Ali’s government grapples with British action. Business and security officials resign or flee, while a constitutional government appears to be slowly forming. British broadcasts claim armistice terms and a quiet city as relief efforts begin.
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Bagh
Interior Security Commission
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Sharaf
Tran Frontier
Yougs Sebaoui
Baghdad
Arshad FE
Umari
Iraq
Hmir Abdulah
Chaos in Iraq as British Dispatches Describe Turmoil
Reports from Lebanon indicate Baghdad struggles continue with suburbs in turmoil. Palestinian allied forces allegedly entered city areas while Iraqi auxiliary troops reportedly surrendered. South Basra position described as precarious amid ongoing violence and loose control.
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Iraq
CWS
Dispatches
Aral
Basra
Truck Drivers Strike Shuts Pittsburgh Freight Routes
James Malcue of the AJL announced a strike by 2020 truck drivers and deliverers employed by 179 hauling agencies in the Pittsburgh district. The stoppage began Saturday midnight after failed negotiations. The union plans to halt transporting building materials and freight that affect defense supplies, while foodstuffs, coal, and department store merchandise remain under non disputed contracts.
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Pittsburgh
James Malcue
AJL
Teameters
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Ickes Takes Control of Oil Industry Powers Expanded
Secretary Ickes is given control over oil industry matters as Roosevelt directs him to detail recommendations for immediate action. The plan targets strategic crude oil and natural gas reserves, transportation improvements, elimination of cross hauling, efficient storage use, and elimination of unnecessary drilling and activities. Recommendations are to be submitted to federal agencies, state officials, and others.
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Roosevelt
Office of Production Management
Office of Price Administration
Nice for Picnics and Courtroom Docket Fragments
The report blends items from federal court in Chicago over grand jury extortion charges involving the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and a discussion on presidential power to enforce recommendations. It also mutates into stray notes about historic utensils, London chophouse ware, Texas rose cultivation, and synthetic rubber gas safety guidance from a mines bureau.
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Rowne
Ie International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Chicago
New York
Carroll Seniors to Receive Degrees Tonight at Carroll College
The 13 Carroll seniors, including A B degrees in mathematics social science and philosophy, will gather for Mass at St. Charles Church officiated by Very Rev. Dr. Emmet Juley. A Benedict mass follows at St Helena Cathedral with Bishop Joseph M. Gilmore and a procession of alumni. Commencement events include a seniors luncheon, alumni dinner, and the main ceremony at the gym where 18 seniors receive degrees and awards.
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St. Charles Chepri
Emmet Juley
SS Helens
Joseph M. Gilmore
Helena
Thomas Gannon
J. Bruce Plumiigr
John J. Sullivan
Lawrence TR. Keller
J. G. Tougas
Paul Mackin
Daniel B. Hervington
Riley
St. Helena
Matthias
Placer Istel
College Alumni Association
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Edward A. Coyle
Herenz
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Fritz Ribke
College Glee Club
Toomey
College Board of Corporators and Trustees
Tobacco Road Closes Run on Broadway
New York May 31 Broadway lights dazzled as Tobacco Road ends its record run with 2 180 performances the longest on Broadway since 1933 opening. Jack Kirkland's adaptation of Erskine Caldwell's novel surpassed Abies Iris Rose as the era’s landmark production.
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Broadway
Cerita
Pepesl
N.ra
Georgia Turnip Hills
Lebacco Road
Jack Kirkdend
Arsléne Caldwall
Anne Nichols
Abie
Iris Rose
Interpreting The War By Kirke
The June moon is slowing over England as a new threat of rain and terror from German bombing looms. May’s heavy Luftwaffe attacks set a grim pace, but British counter-bombing over Germany signals a step forward. The air power gap narrows as Allied aid from Roosevelt is pledged to Britain at any cost.
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Germany
Hamburg
Bremen
Berlin
London
Midlands
Roosevelt
Britain
Pillar Saint and Military Tech Debates Highlight Era
A fragment recounts Saint Simeon Stylites atop a 60 foot pillar for 30 years and cites an ordnance expert outlining military priorities from air defenses to tanks. The text reflects era concerns with aviation, naval guns, anti aircraft weapons, fire control, and armored vehicles as key defense and warfare elements.
U S Spending Forecast Increases Deficit To Billions
Harold D. Smith director of the budget announced a revised forecast of government expenditures for the coming year at 22.269 billion dollars, up from 17.585 billion in January. Net receipts are put at 9.402 billion, deficit 12.867 billion, with defense spending near 18.5 billion and notes that a pending tax bill could cut the deficit. The report cites war-time uncertainty and historic construction notes.
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Smith
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