Berlin Claims Forces Push Into Heart Of France
Paris dispatch reports French artillery and air units manhandled German tanks on the Somme front as blitzkrieg tactics entangled armored units. German advances toward Paris and Rouen were described as ongoing with heavy losses. Chaulnes and Abbeville noted as fierce attack points.
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RAF Trades Air Forays With Nazis In Broad Blitz
London reports today that Germany launched its most extensive bombing of England since the war began, while British airmen attacked German troops supply bases and communications from the France battle zone to the Ruhr. The RAF bombers hit enemy lines and aid to hinder the German drive toward Paris as civilians remained on alert along the 270 mile coastline.
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Germans Reach French Channel Ports in Early Offensive Push
German communique says raids on Cherbourg Le Havre and central France succeeded with 143 Allied planes lost in 24 hours. It claims French defenses at Weygand Line are failing as Amiens and the Ailette region show breaches. Dunkirk prisoners rise to 58,000 with matériel abandoned beyond estimate as German forces advance into France. The French retreat along the Somme and Weygand Line is described as unable to hold.
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Circling movement threatens Paris as German assault widens
Berlin reports indicate a southwest push on the Somme aimed at Paris through a broader plan than 1914. Observers note potential hits on Le Havre Cherbourg and the Seine estuary, risking isolation of Paris from Britain and possible capitulation.
Jackson denies mass arrest drive tied to defense program
Attorney General Robert H. Jackson told a House appropriations subcommittee that the Justice Department has no plan for a mass drive or wholesale arrests in relation to the defense program. He said the bureau seeks funds to hire 500 agents and cover marshal services and prison needs, stressing prevention over mass roundup.
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Ickes Says Nation In Good Shape For Defense Efforts
Washington June 6 Secretary Ickes stated the country is in good shape regarding oils fuel and electricity for national defense and noted the situation in strategic minerals is improving. He spoke at a press briefing with the Conservation Commission National Power Policy Committee and the Bureau of Mines. Hollywood June 6 Actress Ada Roberts 69 who starred in Jones films was found dead in her bed. Cause of death given as natural causes by a physician.
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Senate Approves Major Naval Bill For War Effort
The Senate sent to the White House a $1.492 billion naval appropriations bill to accelerate ship and aircraft production and air base construction. It provides 2,970 planes, expands Navy and Marine personnel, and funds shore facilities with emergency funds to speed defense efforts. The vote on related measures included a 46 to 31 rejection.
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Treasury defense fund reaches 2000 dollars
Washington June 6. Secretary Morgenthau reports a Treasury fund now totals 2000 dollars from gifts ranging 10 cents to 500 dollars labeled miscellaneous receipts donations for national defense. He notes Congress must authorize fund raisers and that gifts must be for general goals not specific projects. Some donations were returned due to legal restrictions.
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Integration Of Relief And Defense Proposed
Washington reports a plan to merge federal relief outlays with national defense needs to win Senate approval. The $1,075,584,916 relief bill would fund 300000 non combatant CCC youths and speed defense projects, with testimony from General Marshalls about CCC camps as a mobilization asset. The measure also seeks to relax relief restrictions to aid preparedness.
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Debate Opens On Wagner Act
Washington June 6 Chairman Norton of the House Labor Committee urged that the Wagner Act remain unimpaired to ensure steady industry and national welfare. She criticized debate limits and highlighted Smiths proposed changes and Norton’s committee recommendation to add two board members. The session also included action on the Hatch bill governing political activity of state and local employees funded partly by federal dollars.
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How to Get a Job
The Enterprise begins a series on Jobs for June Graduates with William S. Knudsen of The General Motors Corporation giving practical advice to graduates. The story runs today on page 2-B and will continue daily with contributions from business leaders, managers, and labor experts.
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Belligerent Italy mines warning US risks war
Rome reports Italy has sown a 12 mile mine danger zone around its coast as it seeks to guard against war involvement with Germany. Virginio Gayda, a Fascist editor, warns the United States to stay out of the conflict and says American intervention could trigger European reprisals.
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Italy delaying entry to war as Somme battle unfolds
London reports British sources saying Premier Mussolini may hold Italy back from joining Germany until the Somme battle outcome is decided. If France and Britain win, Italy’s bellicose stance could ease. if Germany wins, Italian entry could come quickly.
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Inquiries Pour in on North Carolina Vacation Information
The governor's hospitality committee reports 4 298 inquiries last month from people in all states and 18 foreign countries seeking vacation booklets and NC information.
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Life Stirring Again In Nazi Occupied Cities
Reporter Louis Lochner describes Belgian cities like Louvain and Brussels under German occupation in June. Louvain regains life with open shops markets and traffic while Brussels faces shortages and rationing as supplies dwindle and civilians struggle with bread and chocolate restrictions.
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Snead fires 67 to lead National Open at Canterbury
Sam Snead shot 67 at Canterbury Golf Club to lead the first round of the National Open. He carded 33 on the front nine and 34 on the back, five under par, showing dominance on the sun-baked course. The other bulletin item notes Germans crossing the Somme River under French fire as an advance report from the war front.
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Tanks Destroyed Paris Dune 6 Battle of 1940
Premier Paul Reynaud told the Republic tonight that hundreds of German tanks had been destroyed in the Somme offensive. He said the French high command was well satisfied with the defense as fighting planes circled over Paris. He warned the battle may decide the fate of the world for hundreds of years.
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Green Promises To Heal Labor Breach
William Green president of the AFL told the ILGWU convention in New York that he would use his power to heal the breach in the labor movement. He said the AFL was ready to resume talks with CIO leaders to seek peace despite CIO President John L. Lewis calling such talks futile. Green’s appearance marked the AFLs reunion with ILGWU after garment workers had left for the CIO. The ILGWU delegates voted to reaffiliate with the AFL after a year apart.
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