Protection Of Convoys Still Question Mark
Secretary Knox said the navy cannot yet prove that expanding the American patrol reduced German submarine effectiveness. He noted British claims of sinkings differ from German figures and that results of the U S Atlantic patrol expansion remain to be seen. He cited new Roosevelt impetus for delivering munitions to Britain and discussed broader navy staffing and training plans.
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Oil Depot At Beirut Raided By British Planes
British aircraft bombed the Shell oil depot at Beirut in French Mandate Lebanon this morning, causing explosions and a fire. Reports say a prior unsuccessful raid Tuesday left one native dead and little damage, while the 6:40 am strike wounded a French officer and a French soldier.
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RAF Bombers Strike Le Havre and Cherbourg Airfield
British coastal command bombers attacked the German-occupied French port of Le Havre and an airdrome near Cherbourg. Overnight raids over England caused some casualties and damage, with three German planes and two British aircraft reported lost.
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Operators and Union Called To Settle Coal Controversy
The Defense Mediation Board in Washington called northern and southern soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers CIO to hear recommendations for wage contract settlement. A 400,000 miner strike threat hung over seven Appalachian states. The Walkout was postponed by President John L. Lewis while the board’s report awaited.
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Army Of Levant Ready To Fight In Syria Denials
The French high command in Syria announced the Levantine army was prepared to defend the territory against any attack and denied German forces were present. The report followed claims of British arrests of Arab leaders in Palestine and cautioned the public against interference while expressing hope Syria would stay out of the war.
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Philadelphia banker Joseph Walker Wear dies at 61
Joseph Walker Wear a Philadelphia investment banker and noted tennis figure died in Jefferson Hospital from a blood infection at age 61.
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Leaking talk on arms output stirs Washington hush
An off the record talk at the National Press Club reveals gaps in American war production. O P M M official cites need to greatly accelerate output of arms, planes, and ships to aid England. The talk leaks to Berlin and Halifax stays tight lipped as Hull defends cautious policy toward Japan.
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America Takes Over British Sea Routes
The United States takes over all British shipping routes from the United States to Canada and Australia as Britain plans a withdrawal from maritime activity beyond the war zone. The Maritime Commission released the plan, noting a dozen British vessels would be released for Britain's war effort and more ensign ships in South American trade may follow. John J. Dempsey testified that one-a-day merchant deliveries are expected by November and that 746 vessels are under construction, with converted carriers already in use. President Roosevelt held a confidential briefing with Admiral King as secrecy becomes a strategic element.
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Charges FCC Out Of Bounds
Washington June 4 Senator White R Me told Chairman James L Fly of the Federal Communications Commission the commission exceeded its statutory authority in rules aimed at preventing monopoly in chain broadcasting. Fly argued the law authorizes regulation in the public interest and not to build a monopoly. he said courts do not hold exclusive jurisdiction over anti trust enforcement.
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Berlin Reports French Action Across Borders
Berlin on June 4 reported unofficially that France has taken protective measures along border areas of its colonial possessions. An authorized spokesman said Berlin would not comment beyond noting France faces positive aggressions, citing bombings in Syria as a justification for defense. The Baghdad situation remains murky with a government friendly to England seen under British protection.
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Secretary Knox urges camera restrictions during wartime
Secretary Knox urged Congress to ban all photographs or sketches of national defense centers or objects anywhere including the Philippine Islands. He testified at a closed Senate Naval Affairs Committee session that Japanese agents were taking such pictures and backed penalties of 500 dollars and six months imprisonment for photographing any vessel yard aircraft or defense center.
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Former Kaiser Wilhelm II Dies At Doorn Castle At 82
Berlin June 4 Former Kaiser Wilhelm II of imperial Germany died today at his exile estate Doorn aged 82 He died at 11 30 am Four thirty am EST after an intestinal disorder complicated by a lung complication He will be buried at Doorn next Monday with full military honors ordered by Adolf Hitler The funeral will be conducted under German high command with limited family at his bedside were his second wife Princess Hermine his daughter the Duchess of Brunswick and grandsons Louis Ferdinand Karl and Franz Joseph with Princess Henrietta Also noted that Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm his eldest living son had been mentioned continued on page 2 col 1
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Leahy Talks With Petain In Unoccupied France Meeting
United States Ambassador Admiral William D. Leahy visited the Parc Hotel in Vichy for a conference with Marshal Petain and Vice Premier Admiral Darlan. The purpose was not disclosed. General Weeegand arrived to attend cabinet sessions while Petain opened a labor council committee. Le Journal ran a column claiming American troops held a 30 mile sector in 1918.
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U. S. Is Behind In Production
Washington June 4 The Senate Defense Investigating Committee heard that the government must nearly double current defense outlays to fulfil a 1941 42 program of about 40 billion dollars. Stacy May chief statistician for the Office of Production Management testified that plans should be broadened with monthly cash outlays rising to 2 6 billion by year end and 22 4 billion in 1942. He said past targets were too low and planning must start over to meet the task.
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Congressman Edelstein Collapse After Speech in House
Washington June 4 A New York congressman, 53 year old bachelor Edelstein, collapsed outside the House chamber minutes after delivering a floor address. Capitol physician Dr. George W. Calver said heart failure caused the death.
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Berlin Claims More Than Half Of British Fleet Lost
Berlin reports Britain has already lost more than half the merchant fleet since the war began. German high command says a 10000 ton British merchant ship was destroyed near the Orkney Islands and two others damaged off Northern Scotland, with two air torpedo hits on a large warship. Britain is said to be bleeding to death from shipping losses.
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Britain Strengthens Move in Middle East as Iraq Delicate
London reports Britain has tightened its hand in the Middle East by two steps aimed at thwarting German strategy. Mosul occupied, and precautions in regard to Syria declared, amid continuing Iraqi martial law after riots. Berlin says Iraq unsettled, and new regime protected by bombers and armored cars.
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Axis Submarines Range 700 Miles From U S Coast
Maritime sources report eight British ships torpedoed totaling 54,268 tons, with axis submarines operating within 700 miles of the American mainland. Four ships were hit in a day east of Labrador and south of Greenland, including the Darlington Court en route to England from Albany and New York. Other torpedoed freighters named include San Felix Rothermere British Security Ramilies Starcross Silveryew and Clan MacDougall near Cape Verde and off Ireland.
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