Paris Open City Declared as German Struggle for France Continues
Paris is declared an open city to spare it from total war as German divisions press the northern front. U S planes aid in holding the offensive while French and British forces counter with renewed spirit and new matériel. Reims faces flanking pressure as Marne bridgehead forms to the southeast.
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Germans Take Chalons Sur Marne Threaten Maginot Line
Berlin reports Chalons Sur Marne captured as German push widens east of Paris and threatens the Maginot defenses from the rear. The Marne River crossings extend German advances toward Paris, with actions between the Meuse and Argonne amid thinning French lines.
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Congress Adjourment Hangs as Senate Debates Labor Act
Washington June 13 Speaker Bankhead said Congress may not adjourn as desired by administration leaders. The Senate Labor Committee unanimously approved delaying action on amendments to the National Labor Relations Act until adjournment prospects became clear. Republicans pressed for adjournment timing and tax bill ties as defense funding and tax reform proposals swirl through ongoing sessions.
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Proposed new taxes eyed to raise over 40 million a year
Washington June 13. Finance Committee members urged broad taxes to lift annual revenue above 40 million, proposing a bottle tax on soft drinks and a sliding admissions tax. They discussed raising gasoline and tobacco taxes, with estimates suggesting up to 112 million in extra revenue, while concerns were raised about agricultural impact and overtaxing tobacco.
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Refugee Governments Diplomats Leave Rome Red Envoy Returns
Berlin dispatch reports Paris will not be defended sparing the capital from the war. British authorities in Cairo announce a British Italian skirmish on the Egyptian Libyan border last night resulting in 62 prisoners taken.
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Diplomatic Shifts As War Enters Rome With Departures
In Rome on June 13 reports say Norwegian Dutch and Belgian envoys will leave Rome signaling possible break with Italy, while Soviet ambassador Goretchin returns after six months. Dutch and Norwegian ministers and staffs head toward Switzerland, Belgian envoy soon follows. Ireland asserts neutrality if Italy enters war. Summer time begins tonight sparing one daily blackout hour.
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Turkey Signs Trade Pact With Reich
Ankara announces a commercial agreement with Germany exchanging goods up to 21,000,000 Turkish pounds about 14.28 million dollars. The deal, after months of talks led by Franz von Papen, aims to revive bilateral trade despite prior standstill and no immediate war plans.
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No Surprise Turkey Germany Pact Said Expected
London reports that Turkey's commercial pact with Germany is not a surprise to Britain. Negotiations have been ongoing for months and there is no reason yet why trade between Turkey and Germany should not proceed.
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France Holds Half Million Gallons Of Aviation Gas
The Chronicle reports France bought and stored over half a million barrels of aviation gasoline along the Gulf Coast. U S officials urged oil firms to keep details secret fearing sabotage. The paper notes France has not yet transported the fuel, implying Allies need currently.
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Italy Not Prepared For Long War Says Wall Street
New York dispatch reports that Italy must rely on fast moving armies over its weaker industrial base. Analysts warn Britain’s blockade has cut coal and fuel, threatening Italy’s ability to sustain a prolonged conflict with imports from Germany and reliance on Albania for oil.
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Roosevelt Answers Reynaud Plea With Full Support
The White House said President Roosevelt’s address pledged U S material resources as a complete answer to Premier Reynaud’s request for aid except for an expeditionary force. Stephen Early noted Reynaud’s appeal reached the State Department after Roosevelt’s Charlottesville address. The full text of Reynaud’s message, sent via Bullitt as urgent for the President, was released in Washington after distribution in France.
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GOP Chairman Warns Against A Third Term
John Hamilton of the Republican National Committee warned that a third term would threaten democracy and trend toward totalitarianism. He spoke before the Philadelphia convention opener June 24, noting at least 10 candidates were expected for the presidential nomination and detailing session limits and scheduling changes.
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Loss Of 6000 Prisoners Admitted In Valery Action
London dispatch reports military circles acknowledge about 6,000 British and French troops were captured at Valery on the French coast. High cliffs and fog hindered reembarkation. some troops were re landed in France. Germans are said to be concentrating forces in the battle for Paris while fresh British troops reinforce the line south of the Seine.
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Dutch Deny British Troops in Indies Amid Rumor
London reports the Netherlands government denying rumors of British troop landings in Java and across the Dutch East Indies. Tokyo replies with grave concern over a published claim of 2000 troops arriving from Singapore, while Dutch and British officials reject the report.
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North Carolina Launches Second U S Navy Dreadnought
The second battleship since postwar disarmament slides into New York Harbor as the U S S North Carolina nears completion. Miss Isabel Hoey christens the ship named for the state. Gov Clyde R Hoey speaks at the ceremony. The 5 000 ton 750 foot vessel ranks among the world s most powerful warships and signals continued naval expansion.
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Refugees Flee Paris as RAF Airlift Aids Escape
In France refugees stream toward the south seeking safety as the Royal Air Force aids evacuations. Paris families, including mothers and babies, travel through a town with closed doors and signs of scarcity. An American nurse recalls guiding children to safety amid bombers and fear.
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Clear Way For House Action
Washington reports the Rules Committee cleared a territorial resolution for House consideration amid strong Monroe Doctrine rhetoric. Rep Fish warned of possible war support and a Tuesday floor bring up, while Senate talks aimed to block direct Allied aid. Rep Celler urged repealing the Neutrality Act as Secretary Wallace warned of economic pressure from a future German-dominated Europe.
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