Weather details for North and South Carolina forecast
North Carolina shows considerable cloudiness with scattered afternoon showers and possible mountains and south portion tonight and Wednesday. South Carolina mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with occasional local showers. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville gentle to moderate, easterly to southerly. Sandy Hook to Hatteras west winds gentle to moderate, fair tonight and Wednesday. Muskrats noted for faint perfume in fur.
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Mussolini weighs war role as Italy debates alliance
Signor Mussolini’s cabinet meets amid global suspense over Italy’s entry into the war. The Italian public previously opposed Hitler and Naziism, yet pressure from fascist media and wartime successes may bend Italy’s stance. The decision remains unresolved with broad uncertainty.
Open Road Bids On 18 Jobs June 18
The State Highway Commission will open bids June 18 on 18 road building projects costing about 1,000,000 dollars. Projects cover Beaufort Edgecombe Pitt Durham Onslow Cumberland Guilford Iredell Yadkin Stanly and other counties with widening surfacing and bridge work on U S routes and local roads.
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Raleigh
State Highway Commission
Beaufort County
Chocowinity
Washington
Edgecombe-Pitt
Conetoe Creek
Tarboro
Bethel
Hertford
Abhoskie
Winton
Martin
U. S. 17
Williamston
Pitt County
Pitt
Cumberland
Vander
U. S. 301
Wayne
Greensboro
Summerfield
Iredell
Catawba County
Statesville
Davidson
Mooresville
Slanly
Albemarle
Concord
Wesley Chapel
Manteo
Yadkin
Jonesville
Brooks Crossroads
Leopold Declines Flight as Belgian Army Fights On
The Belgian king chose to stay with his army despite 600 000 Belgian civilians among the troops and looming destruction. Premier Pierlot and other ministers urged escape to Paris, but Leopold refused to abandon his forces while cabinet members fled, later disowning the sovereign.
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Hubert Pierlot
Belgium
Paris
Leopold Letter Delays Reach Roosevelt, Says Cudahy Experiencing
In Washington Stephen Early reported that the letter King Leopold gave to Ambassador Cudahy had not yet reached President Roosevelt. Early said Cudahy appeared to be having trouble sending his diplomatic correspondence back to the United States.
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Washington
Stephen Early
White House
Leopold
Cudahy
Roosevelt
Early
Mussolini Delays Position Amid Course Uncertainty
The text notes Mussolini faces a problem in charting Italy's course and delaying an announced position. It praises his astuteness and suggests he will not leap before evaluating the situation.
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Mussolini
Italy
Li Duce
Army mulls Alaska base expansion amid Soviet Siberia threat
Congressional sources say the army fears Russian naval and air bases on the Siberian coast require Alaska deployment. Plans call for ground troops and temporary airfields, while Marshall rejects expanding Citizens Military Training camps in favor of a National Defense Act plan to recruit youths into enlisted reserves for short training before returning to civilian work.
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Anchorage
Russia
Siberian
Marshall
Italy Eyes Move Amid Wartime Tension
Italy hints at a possible entrance into the European war though no Fascist Grand Council meeting was scheduled. Il Res to Del Carlino says such speculation is unfounded but a move may come soon as anti British and anti French propaganda swells and volunteers rush to service. A Yugoslav trade delegation's presence softens border tensions temporarily as England and France face propaganda attacks.
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Italy
Duce
Mussolini
Europe
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Munich
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Grand Council
England
France
Hull Lines Up Hemisphere Solidarity and Warship Aid
The article cites Hull pledging to uphold hemispheric solidarity and consult on foreign threats. It notes Pittman Bloom planning for national preparedness, Fifth Column concerns in South America, Connally urging warships if infiltration exists, and collaboration with Latin nations. It also reports expansion of Civil Aeronautics Authority training to 45 000 pilots by July 1 1941, auto makers to mass produce airplane motors, a 11 percent Navy fleet boost, and a 35 million dollar appropriation to speed warship construction.
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South Ameica
Connally
D-Tex
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Senate
House
French General and Staff Arrive in London from Dunkerque
A French general and members of his staff arrived in London from Dunkerque on June 4. The arrival signals continued Allied coordination amid ongoing military operations.
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London
Dunkerque
Churchill: Britain will not surrender in war against German tyranny
The Prime Minister told the House Britain will not be content with a defensive war and vows to reconstitute the B E F under Lord Gort. He warned of heavy losses by the enemy, praised Calais resistance, and noted Dunkirk kept open despite setbacks in France.
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French First Army
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Abbeville
Calais
Dunkerque
Flanders
Hitler
Bergues
St. Omer
B. EB. F
England
Eiher
Fall of Allied Forces Highlight German Captures
German reports claim massive Allied losses after the Holland Belgium campaign with hundreds of thousands of prisoners. They say 1.2 million may have been taken, including Dutch Belgian troops and Belgian forces, and King Leopold remains a prisoner.
German chemists unveil fat recovering soap
German chemists have invented a new soap that, when used for washing, recovers all the fat from the dirt.
U. S. Citizens Enroute Home From War Zones
More than 3,000 American citizens travel home on four liners after months in Europe. Ships include President Roosevelt with 720 passengers arriving June 9, Manhattan with 1,914 arriving June 11, and President Harrison about 200 aboard due June 17, plus Excambion about 180 due Boston June 11. Exochorda and Washington expected to sail to Europe for return trips.
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Bordeaux
Lisbon
Genoa
New York
Roosevelt
Galway
Ireland
Manhattan
Harrison
Excambion
Boston
Line
Exochorda
Washington
Bombing raid prompts anxious residents and war front notes
Reports describe time bombs in yesterday's raid causing no direct casualties but sparking anxiety. The Allied front near Dunquerque shows evacuation difficulties while German troop concentrations and Paris area damage claims fuel reprisals talk amid air war developments.
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Dunkeque
Somme-Aisne
France
Air Ministry
Paris
War Ministry
Paris Mondial
London
Berlin
Turkey and Germany discuss Italy's entry into war
Ankara reports both governments exchanged views on Italy entering the war. President Inonu met German ambassador Franz Von Papen with Turkey's aide secretary of foreign affairs. Meanwhile three Germans faced espionage charges behind closed doors as Istanbul's governor prepared extra security measures.
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Italy
Ismet Inonu
Franz von Papen
Turkey
Istanbul
Dunkirk Evacuation Scene Amid Fire and Looting
Eyewitness describes Dunkerque front as shells scream overhead while German forces advance through Bergues. Fire rages, civilians flee, and a lone donkey stands in the town square as artillery pummels churches and streets.
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Bergues
Town Hall
Narvik Town Destroyed After Bombardment
Narvik in far northern Norway largely destroyed by fire after a heavy air attack by seventeen German planes Sunday. Narvik had fallen to the Allies last week, according to the Norwegian Telegraphic Agency.
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Narvik
London
Norway
Norwegian Telegraphic Agency
Le Havre Raid Reported With Bomb Hits Claimed
British radio broadcast picked up by NBC says German planes bombed near Le Havre for three hours last night. Some private homes were hit, though details were not yet available.
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LE Havre
New York
NBC
Army to Buy Wool for Uniforms in Large Quantities
The army announced plans to bid for 5 million yards of serge fatigue 4 million yards of tan overcoating 1.5 million yards of shirting and 500000 blankets to supply about 1.523 million uniforms and 1 million overcoats with material ordered promptly to convert into military attire. Major General Edmund B. (quartermaster general) said cloth supply is prioritized over complete uniforms to meet anticipated consumption.
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T Tion
Quartermaster Corp
Washington
Pittsburgh official ousted amid ballot confusion
Edward F Cafferty Jr. denied involvement in a campaign sticker effort though he was removed from his role as chief clerk in Pittsburgh Registration Commission. The incident underscores legal limits on public employees during campaigns.
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Pittsburgh
Edward F Cafferty, Jr
McCafferty
Pittsburgh Registration C Sion
Pickens Faces Stiff Challenge in Oklahoma City Race
Harry V. Pickens seeks election as county weigher amid a crowded field led by opponent Harry V. Stokes who pledges balance on the scales. Stokes campaigns on a steady hand and accurate weighing as voters decide.
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Pickens
Harry V
Stokes
Atchison Seeks National Capital Subsidiary Posting
The Atchison Globe reports Rep P Lambertson describes the frontier as no longer Allegheny Mountains and notes Washington fears of invasion. The paper suggests Atchison could host a subsidiary capital, inviting and proposing it as the heart of the nation.
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Son Globe
Allegheny Mountains
National Capital
P. Lambertson
R-Kas
Washington, D. C
Atchison
Spoons Theft Tale From Belleville Encounter
A Belleville tale recounts Mrs. Charles Williams recalling customers who left her room without four silver spoons. A stranger once returned three spoons and claimed he would bring the fourth from Oklahoma, saying he would fix the loss.
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Belleville
Charles William
Oklah
Rights clash in Nebraska as Indian fisher freed after license dispute
In North Platte Nebraska a native man was charged with fishing without a license but a federal state ruling found that an Indian can fish in United States waters without a license. The case highlighted rights of Indigenous people and enforcement questions.
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Neb
Red Man
Authod
Broken Repe Dian
United States
Local Raleigh Bonds Commitments Reported On June 4
Raleigh officials announce 115,500 dollars in Wayne County bonds allocated to Lewis and Inc of Greensboro and Young and Hardin Co of Winston-Salem. A 50,000 dollar building issue carries 31 cent interest and a 65,500 dollar school bond totals 12 dollars, with further payments to be arranged.
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Raleigh
Wayne
Lewis and Inc
Greensboro
Young
Hardin
Winston-Salem
Prison population dips to 9,925 on June 1
State Highway and Public Commission announced an all time record of ten point zero but dropped to 9,925 prisoners on June 1 in Raleigh.
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State Highway and Public Commission
Fiery Blazes Rumored in Le Germans Port Area
Fires started by incendiary devices were reported in the French port area of Le Germans last night. German air raids were repeated over the city, causing damage and prompting firefighting efforts.
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