Italians Strike Malta as War Expands Across Fronts
Rome reports Italian air attack on the British base at Malta with apparent results while British planes are driven off over Cyrenaica. Italian troops mobilize 60 to 70 divisions along France’s southern frontier as Paris and Meaux brace for German offensives.
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Navy orders swift start on 22 ships after $1.4B appropriation
The Navy began work on two new battleships and 20 other vessels within an hour of Roosevelt signing the $1.4 billion appropriation act. The ships, costing over 327 million, were assigned to New York and Philadelphia yards and other work went to both government and private yards. Officials hailed the speed as unmatched since World War I.
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British organ grinder sign reflects India descent
An organ grinder displayed a sign claiming descent from India as he performed in British streets. The item appears in a June wire with brief notes on movement and locale, reflecting small, casual urban street life reporting.
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Allied Envoys Arrive in Soviet Union as Rosso Reaches Moscow
Sir Archibald Cripps and Erik Labonne landed in Moscow on the same plane as Dr. Augusto Rosso travels by train from the United States. Cripps toured Athens and Bucharest while Rosso’s Rome-to-Moscow path intensified Allied diplomacy amid Red Star commentary on Roosevelt and Mussolini.
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Japan and Siam Sign Five Year Peace Treaty
Japan and Thailand concluded a friendship pact for five years after ratification. It covers mutual respect of territory information exchange and a non aggression pledge. Observers see it bolstering Japan's position in the South Pacific amid regional boundary tensions with French Indo China.
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Turkey weighs entry into European war as 600000 under arms
Fulfillment of pledges to allies looms as Turkey may enter the European war if Soviet Russia stays out. In Ankara and Athens, diplomatic activity grows while Turkey boosts military preparations. Russia Germany Italy relations and balking Balkan neutrals shape the risk of broader conflict.
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Editor Speaks To Graduates At UNC Chapel Hill
Dr. Douglas Freeman of Richmond told UNC's 60 graduates that Germany turned to spiritual force and discipline as its god and duty. He warned America that only church and college discipline can avert future war, noting 1926 39 sacrifices by Germany and critiques of Britain and France's defense choices.
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Swiss Cities Bombed By Foreign Airplanes
Four people died and many were injured as foreign planes bombed cities and villages in Switzerland including Geneva and Renens. The bombers and national origin were not confirmed though an Italian connection was suspected. bombs hit a Geneva suburb, a railroad station, and a hotel in Renens causing extensive damage and shattered windows.
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Washington Drops Anchor in Galway Bay Refugees Stowaway
The United States steamer Washington carrying European refugees anchored in Galway Bay at 6 35 p m local time about seven miles from Galway City after a reported stoppage by a German submarine en route from Lisbon to Galway.
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Washington liner Washington course to Germany delayed
U S state department officials said information on the Washingtons exact course after the sinking scare was sent to the German government Monday afternoon and may not have reached Berlin until late Monday night. An earlier notice said the ship would proceed from Lisbon to Galway but gave no exact course.
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June German Friday Night in Rocky Mount Promises 60th Party
The Carolina Cotillion Club of Rocky Mount hosts its 60th annual June German Friday night event on Friday in Rocky Mount. The gala aims to continue a long standing community tradition with guests invited to dance and celebrate.
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Expense Reduction Being Considered in Defense Financing
Secretary Morgenthau urged Senate passage of a 1.004 billion tax bill, noting House approval yesterday. He suggested reducing some non defense outlays to help finance a five billion dollar defense program and said the public would accept higher taxes for national defense. Senator Byrd urged a 10 percent cut in non essential Federal spending to aid financing.
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