5 ClO Splits on Coast Strike Germans on Soviet Border
German troops mass in Moldavia facing the Soviet Ukraine as Balkan and Middle East developments signal a new phase of the war. Infiltration into Syria continues, with German Italian air activity and troop movements reported toward the Dardanelles and Salonika. British and Hungarian broadcasts note mobilizations and shifts, while Berlin sources contest major announcements.
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Agreement On Martinique Armistice Affects US Waters
Senate member Mead released Secretary Hull’s letter detailing an arrangement between the United States and Martinique. It provides guaranteed access for French vessels in US waters, limits gold shipments, and allows a daily patrol by vessel or aircraft. A naval observer is in Fort de France to monitor compliance.
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German Luftwaffe to fast track Latakia base near Cyprus
Ankara reports German Luftwaffe engineers may finish a Latakia fighter base in days, not weeks, behind the old citadel. The Syria port would threaten Cyprus and support air and naval blockades, with anti aircraft guns spotted and gas oil unloaded by a Hungarian tanker. RAF pressure has hit Rhodes and other targets, while Latakia remains unconfirmed for attack.
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Fighting in Iraq With Undiminished Violence Reported
Rome radio quoted a CBS broadcast saying fighting continues in Iraq with undiminished violence, especially along coastal zones. The report reflects ongoing hostilities and military operations in the region.
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Vichy Deliberates on De Gaulle Africa Holdings
Vichy reports show the Petain government will not act for now against Free French colonies in Africa. General Weygand returns to Algeria after cabinet talks amid doubts over potential armed clashes with de Gaulle forces. The issue centers on loyalty to Petain and ties to Germany.
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British Not Critical Of U S War Attitude
Washington June 7 Ambassador John G Winant said British public opinion wants the U S in the war but is not critical. He reported strong morale and confidence to repel invasion, with some disagreement over likelihood of invasion. Winant spoke with senators and undersecretary Welles and noted growing war material shipments to Britain.
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Tax Base May Be Broadened
Washington June 7. Indications from the House Ways and Means Committee point to broadening the individual income tax base in a proposed 3.5 billion dollar tax bill. They consider keeping personal exemptions for surtaxes but may lower normal exemptions to 700 for single or 600 for single with higher thresholds, with married exemptions reduced to 1,800 or 1,600. The normal tax stands at 4 percent with surtaxes starting at 4 percent on income over exemptions. A married man earning 10,000 net could face surtaxes after deductions. The committee weighs whether to keep or cut the 4,000 surtax exemption or eliminate it, and Treasury proposals suggest eliminating the surtax exemption and applying 11 percent to the first dollar of taxable income. The staff proposes a 2,000 surtax exemption in addition to personal exemptions.
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Hitler Receives Boris at Obersalzberg Meeting
Official notice reports Adolf Hitler hosted King Boris of Bulgaria at Obersalzberg in the presence of Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop on an unspecified date.
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Hoover Urges Rapid Science Drive To Halt Planes
Former President Herbert Hoover urged immediate expansion of pure and applied science to counter air power. He warned war armament will cripple consumer goods unless 1% of armament spending is redirected to research and waste elimination, predicting world debt and poverty after the conflict. He spoke at Haverford College and on a Columbia network broadcast.
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British press notes German policy statement false
NOT SO BERLIN Sunday June 8 authorized quarters dismissed a BBC report that a German foreign policy statement would be issued Monday as nonsense Foreign correspondents said they had not heard of any instructions to stand by for an important announcement.
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Bulls Take Two in Winston-Salem Doubleheader Sweep
Durham Bulls swept a twin bill from the Twins in Winston-Salem. The afternoon game ended 3-0 and the night game 9-4.
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Rush Measure in Congress For Defense
Senate leaders plan to rush a defense takeover bill allowing the government to seize a manufacturing plant if the war or navy secretary certifies production is failing. The amendment to the wartime act targets armaments delays and aims for quick passage, separate from the North American Aviation case. The White House signaled President Roosevelt would act to take over the Inglewood plant if workers stay on strike, asserting commander-in-chief powers in an emergency.
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Chungking Hit Again By Japs
Japanese planes bombed Chungking in two waves today damaging the British embassy again and burning numerous core buildings. Ambassador Kerr offices and military attache quarters were wrecked while acrid smoke enveloped the area. Hundreds of residents became homeless after a prior raid that killed 700 Chinese in a shelter crush. A protest to Tokyo was expected.
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Nazis Clamp Curfew Down On Greeks
In occupied Athens a 10 p.m. curfew was ordered after the theft of a German military flag from the Acropolis. The order warns that thieves will be sentenced to death and condemns sympathy for British prisoners and profiteering. It notes German authorities will impose severe sanctions if orders are ignored.
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Buckingham Palace Hit Again by German Bombs
London reports that Buckingham Palace grounds were struck with window shattering force in new raids. Older parts of Charterhouse were burned out, and two fire-watchers died when a bomb hit the Duchy of Cornwall offices across from the palace.
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Army Leaders Favor Limiting Draftees To 21 24
Reports from the capitol say military leaders favor limiting enlistment to men aged 21 to 24. Administrations seeks to let Roosevelt set the top age limit while a Republican amendment pushes for a fixed age entry to guide draft boards and reduce older-call burdens.
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Union Leader Orders Men To Reopen Plant
In Inglewood California Richard Frankensteen national head of the UAWs aircraft division charged that the North American Aircraft Corp strike was unauthorized. He censured local members and warned communists to stay out of the division. The plant, backed by nearly 200 million in orders, employs about 9 000 with 7 000 CIO members. A mass meeting is planned as factions debate wage demands and strike legality.
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U S Insurance Firms Withdraw From Marine Field
New York June 7 The New York Herald Tribune reports three large US marine insurers have cut foreign ties and left marine business following pressure from Attorney General Robert H Jackson over feared Axis leaks A fourth firm pledged to stop issuing policies or join pools affecting transatlantic ships cargoes or armament plants Leaders urged to conference May 14 asserting data on ship cargoes and sailing times could reach Axis quarters No embarrassment for shipping interests expected as others absorb the work
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French generals arrive at Gibraltar by seaplane visit
Two French generals with an aide landed at Gibraltar in a large seaplane today. They were received at government house immediately, according to reports from La Linea Spain near the border.
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