Dunkerque Battle Rages as German Assault Fails to Retake Port
German infantry struggle in waist-deep water near Dunkerque as Allied and French forces defend the port. French communiques praise heroic tenacity, noting heavy German losses and Allied counterfire. British garrison holds at Calais citadel while Allies evacuate troops across the Channel amidst intense bombardment and naval support.
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Dynkerque
Dunkerque
Channel
Flanders
Germany
Flandera
Dupherrue
Leopold
Calais
Altadel
Sommerod Alepo
Neilon
Nome
Hothel
Aemiofficial Telefrance
Marseille
France
Eid
Italy
Reynaud
Sominn
Hear! Philipps Fetaln
Reaul Skutry
Comitunique
A. Office
Canale
Waye
Toverd
Wes Enid
Iseaches
Uttla
Lauches
England
Galois
Stel
Marachal
Sebastian le Prestré
Vauban
Somme
Corte
Paris Set as Target for Next German Push
Berlin and London war dispatches describe German forces pressing Allied troops in Dunkirk and northern France. Paris authorities extend control measures, cancel long distance calls, and seal communications as German air and naval activity disrupts Allied withdrawal.
Pacifist Outfits Besieged as Jail Crowd Gathers in Auburn Cal
In Auburn California on June 2 unidentified pacifist groups tried to distribute religious literature and were driven from the town by angry citizens. The scene saw mobs tearing up handbills, forcing the group into cars, and scattering papers amid fears of subversive activity. Nearby reports describe broader wartime events and strategic debates, referencing German offensives, sea power losses, and discussions of outflanking tactics.
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California
Auburn
Calif
Governor Averg Reports on State Status and Threats
Gov Averg discusses state conditions and the nation’s stance amid global tensions. He warns against subversive acts and calls for fortitude to defend American liberty and happiness. The report references former President Hoover and urges vigilance against foreign influence.
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Averg
Europe
Hoover
Liners Set All With Many Refugees Amid Delays
The article describes long detentions and crowded ships as refugees from northern and central Europe face exit visa restrictions in Malian ports. Passengers, including Americans, await boarding with limited food, crowded decks, and improvised dormitory spaces. Notable figures such as Myron Taylor are mentioned, while ships like Conte di Savoia and President Roosevelt participate in the delays and returns.
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Precudente
Europe
Truska
Antwerp
Ammons
Myron Taylor
Roosevelt
Taylor
Conte di Savoia
New York
Naples
Conta di Exvole
Italy
Trex
Remalnee
Fighter pilot drives German bomber into crash in Dunkirk scene
London July 2 A British fighter pilot credited by the air ministry tonight with worrying the enemy into a crash after German bomber ammo ran out. Over Dunkirk arc the pilot reportedly engaged a German junker but his own cartridges ran dry, the plane diving to crash. Mrs Fannie Brownell Smith, author on American history and genealogy, widow of George M Smith of Duluth, Minnesota, died.
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London
Jane
Fannie Brownell Smith
George M. Smith
Dulush
British Army Fleet Gathers Safe Return From Dunkerque
The report notes over 440,000 British soldiers brought home safely after Dunkerque with 176,000 originally in reserve. Britain’s air force claims success against the German Luftwaffe as Allied ships and troops evacuate across the English Channel. Eden calls for more planes, tanks, guns as civilians work at home, while farms expand productivity and more women join agricultural labor. Thousands of troops and civilians, including 48,000 London children, move into safer regions as evacuation continues amid German attacks.
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Miouport
Chaonal
Adinkerka
Ghyvelde- Pynkerque
Dunkerqua
D.N.B
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Ad.n.h
Dunkeraue
Aca
Nouthesatern
France
Alden
Marseille
Rhone Valley
Enu
British Broadcasting Corpotation
Ués
Lyon
Washington
Hayas
al- Aor
Ofa
Bombia
Dunkerque
Nelson
Britain
New York Dataline
Abbevilla
Somme
Algue
Montmody
Fai
Ital
Paul Hasse
Alfred von ‘Schileften
Adolf Hitler
Try
London
Gasman-heid Holland
Aydarinn
Nden
Utey
Hts
Biftekmex
Royal Air Force
English
Air Ministry
Hippen
Duckerque
BEF
Eden
Ed Pinnes
Germany
Tovay
England
Parin
Flondark
Stark Ty
Denmark
Holeland
Robert & Hudgson
Tha Forme
Othey Industries
Hudson
Thourgad
Plandora
Euen
Wales
Bondon
Battis-Ataiagd
Weery Colujur
Kampe
Navy
Compulsory Training Debated If Hitler Wins US
Congress weighs mandatory youth military training as a defense boost. Rep May says army could reach 600000. Rep Smith proposes 1.6 million youths yearly eligible, with 60 percent fit, to form a standing force after one year of training. Cost estimates run into billions, with Guard expansion cited as weakness in emergency.
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Wankington
Germany
Roosevelt
House
United States
IIL
Smith
Coan
Wea
Noldiera
Army
Costello
Calif
Pope pleads for mercy amid war in plea for peace
The pope condemned cruelty by belligerents and urged humane treatment of civilians in all lands. He extended paternal love to German and Allied populations alike, praying rulers be guided by justice and mercy toward a path to lasting peace.
Britain mobilizes for invasion defense and manpower drive
Under constant attacks, British factories worked nights to forge weapons for defense and to re-equip the army withdrawn from Flanders. Sentries warned of patrols at key points while two Wes Were wounded and one fatally. The war offices floated ivory youths ages 18 to 19% for very important duties, with military service starting at age 20. Panama elects a government candidate in a tense presidential race.
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Invaslon
Flanders
Wak Boon
Vassey
Navy
Lord Gort
B.U.F
Britain
Returned soldiers greet weary troops in Chester funeral lament
London crowds await returning British and French soldiers and sailors as they land in Chester England. Veterans move through streets while some sleep on sidewalks after the voyage. French troops march from the landing dock with polished uniforms. many lay wounded at the front, as a local funeral notice hints at a man’s last rites in Chester.
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Pope
Panama
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