Navy chief proposes 4.0 billion fleet expansion in Congress
Admiral Harold Stark urged a 4 billion navy expansion before the House War Committee to build the world’s largest fleet. The plan would add about 200 fighting ships and 1,250,000 tons of authorized tonnage, raising total naval capacity to roughly 1,724,480 tons. Stark said the program aligned with U.S. defense needs though presidents’ budget limits were noted.
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Churchill Tells Isles To Brace For Attack America Warned
Marshal Petain ordered French forces to keep fighting while awaiting Hitler's reply for peace. Hitler and Mussolini discussed peace terms in Munich but no armistice existed. French cabinet considered supplies and diplomacy as reports of white flags sparked fear of a staged armistice.
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Hitler Mussolini Meet in Munich to Dictate Peace Terms to France
In Munich Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini confer on peace terms for France amid Axis optimism. Churchill in London proclaims Britain must endure the Battle for Britain while warning France vanquished cannot make demands. Ribbentrop and Ciano accompany talks as Europe faces further Nazi pressure.
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Europe's Eyes on Munich Shapes a Continental Turn
Berlin reports focus on Munich as Hitler and Jini aim to redefine Europe and end three centuries of conflict since Westphalia. German press signals steadfast push despite Marshal Petain's armistice plea while the Reich asserts crushing the military machine relentlessly. Dijon falls as momentum shifts.
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Gayda Declares War a Purely Anglo-Saxon Struggle
Vir ginio Gayda, Mussolini's frequent mouthpiece, writes that with France collapsed and Britain fighting with American material aid the war has become a purely Anglo-Saxon struggle against much of the world. He notes England stands alone with imperial forces and U S aid to sustain the effort.
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Deputy Marshals Will Be Increased in the Carolinas
The Justice Department plans to add four deputy marshals in the Carolinas two in the eastern district of North Carolina and two in the eastern district of South Carolina Each would earn 1800 dollars annual salary The move follows a reorganization expanding Justice Department jurisdiction over immigration and naturalization and new national defense functions The additions hinge on final appropriation approval disclosed by S A Andrette of the administrative division in testimony to the House Appropriations Committee.
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Senate Rejects Plan to End Foreign Silver Buying
The Senate voted 45 to 35 against Senator Townsend's bid to end the Administration's authority to purchase foreign silver. The measure, an amendment to a defense tax bill, would have halted the foreign silver buying program that several times before had been rejected by the Senate.
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Axis talks and naval disaster flash in Berlin and Tasman Sea
Official German dispatch reports Hitler and Mussolini agreeing on Rome Berlin axis positions over France armistice. Globe Wireless Marine Station says Niagara sinking in Tasman Sea after No 2 hold explosion. RAF reports heavy bombing of military targets across Rhineland Ruhr and nearby areas.
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Axis Peace Aimed At British Domination
Italian officials indicated Hitler and Mussolini seek a separate peace with France to end British influence in Europe. France would be treated more generously if it accepted demands, while Italy attacked French bases at Bizerte Corsica and Malta and sank two oil tankers. Fighting persisted on the Alpine frontier and in North Africa with air raids causing casualties in Milan and damage in Genoa.
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House panel seeks extra funds to boost border patrols
The appropriation committee asked Congress for over 1.6 million dollars in an emergency measure to double Canadian and Mexican border patrols and tighten enforcement of alien seamen laws. The $57.9 million catch-all bill also moves 2.2 million to the immigration service to maintain staffing at 1,625 patrolmen and distribute personnel across borders. It includes 119,300 for shipping commissioner’s office staff to strengthen law enforcement.
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French 350000 Army Moves South For Peace Effort
French forces of about 350000 depart the Maginot Line to join the Southern Army in a bid for an honorable peace. The two groups total 300000 and 50900, moving south via the Saone Valley with limited skirmishes as German panzer divisions approach the Swiss frontier. A lone courier links the detachments amid fading artillery near Basel and Neuf Brisach.
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Latin America Needs U S Aid Warned by Argentine Sources
Argentine sources warn that Latin American nations reliant on export balances face economic collapse without U S support. They argue the United States must provide substantial aid to prevent totalitarian influence as Europe’s war disrupts markets in Argentina Brazil Chile Uruguay and others while Washington considers a Western Hemisphere sales cartel.
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French Await Hitler Peace Terms As Petain Seeks Honor Pact
In Bordeaux on June 18, the French cabinet met with Marshal Petain awaiting the enemy’s response to his Sunday night appeal for peace with honor. French armies, tired and believed to be losing, faced ongoing battles while the customary communique was not issued this afternoon. Vel was disclosed by French officials.
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Germany Claims Heavy Punishment Inflicted
Berlin reports rapid French army collapse as Orne River crossings advance from Caen to Le Mans. Belfort fortress Le Creuzot Dijon Colmar seized. Metz fell to audacious German detachments. Thionville and Maginot Line breaches widen toward Rhine Marne Canal. Over 100000 prisoners captured. heavy Allied losses in transports.
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Canadians Get In Out Of War
Canadian active service forces reached France to join front line action but had to turn back to England without firing a shot. The 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade headquarters and the 48th Highlanders escaped encirclement by two hours as Maj. Gen. A C L McNaughton led the division toward France last week, with transports and ships at port before the sudden change in plan.
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