Soviet Military Might and Air Power Noted
A May Day parade in Moscow showcased mass infantry, motorized artillery, and other mechanized units. The Soviet air force, once around 9,000 planes, reportedly sees newer models but remains secretive. naval strength tops 200 ships across several seas with a 170 submarine estimate from Jane's Fighting Ships.
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Red Air Arm
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Caspian
Far East
Japan
Izvestia
Russia
Jane's Fighting Ships
Bicycle thefts soar in Paris amid gasoline shortage
With car usage crippled by a fuel shortage in France thieves turn to bicycles, selling them wholesale. Police report over 22,000 bicycles stolen in Paris alone within months, signaling a broad catalytic crime wave.
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Paris
German protest over US consular actions sparks closures
The article reports German officials alleging US consular work aided by British intelligence and says Berlin halted consulate operations after a formal protest. It notes planned departures of US consulate staff from Italy and questions about American property, visas for Jews, and embassy duties amid closures.
May Merchant Shipping Losses Reported by Admiralty
The British admiralty reports May 1941 merchant shipping losses at 805 000 tons claimed by Germany and 56 000 tons by Italy, totaling 861 460 tons. May British allied and neutral losses reach 355 032, 92 201, and 14 095 tons respectively, with April adjusted to 581 251 tons. Corrected figures show year to date losses at 500 ships and compare April’s record to prior war totals.
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Axis
Mediterranean
Greece
Russian War Aims debated as pace of aid to Britain urged
Senator George of Georgia and other Foreign Relations Committee members argued the war could extend longer. They suggested speeding up aid to England and building U S defenses. Taft and Van Nuys warned prolonged conflict might pull the United States in, with Germany benefiting from Russia supplies while Britain fights on.
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Russia
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Foreign Relations Committee
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America
Taft
Ohio
Banking Office Closes as War Drives Italians From Job
The establishment has operated mainly in banking since American tourists left during the war outbreak and all staff members of the office are Italians.
Ellery Queen at Paramount Today Saturday
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery is theme of new Paramount film. Ralph Bellamy plays Ellery Queen with Margaret Lindsay as Nikki Porter. Charley Grapewin Anna May Wong James Burke and Eduardo Cianelli co star in the ensemble.
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Jury Ponders Fate Of Mary Lee Parker In Ice-Pick Death
In Greensboro on June 20 a Guilford County jury found Mary Lee Parker 22 guilty of second degree murder in the ice-pick slaying of Ida Matthews 39. Judge J Will Press Jr sentenced Parker to 27 to 30 years. Parker testified she acted to save herself after threatening warnings and seized the weapon during the May 24 attack.
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Roosevelt cites sinking of Robin Moor as international outlaw
President Roosevelt denounces Germany for sinking the Robin Moor without passengers’ safety provisions and holding the U S government responsible for reparations. A diplomatic crisis looms as the United States weighs expelling Italian consular staff and tightening measures against axis powers.
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Britain seeks aid and alliance views amid German threat
The Standard argues Britain should win American understanding for a British Russian alliance if needed against Germany. Observers fear Hitler aims at Britain and Russia as a next objective. British air raids over the Ruhr target slowing German output and hindering transport, while daylight strikes on Channel ports threaten invasion bases and offensive readiness.
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Open Tomb Of Tamerlane
MOSCOW June 20 The magnificent tomb of Tamerlane the great conqueror of the 14th century was opened by Soviet archaeologists who report bones resembling the ruler and the skeletons of his two sons and a grandson Ulug Beg. Tamerlane died Feb 1405 while campaigning toward China.
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Syrdarya River
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Baghgee Damascus
Aleppo
Ancara
Rumor of British Entry Triggers Damascus Panic
Rumors that British forces had entered Damascus spread during the night, stirring panic in the ancient city. The mandate government issued a stern warning against public disorder and calm was restored a few hours later.
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Mandate
Gutenberg Bible Print Window Narrowed to 1450 1455
Historians place the printing of the Gutenberg Bible between 1450 and 1455, marking a pivotal moment in book production and the spread of printing technology in Europe. The work established a standard for mass communication and influenced later religious and scholarly texts.
U S C Fund Grows Slowly But Surely
Donations received today at the United Service Organization headquarters raise the total to 1598.85 as High Point seeks 7500 for recreational facilities. Contributions accepted at J H Kalte office, local banks, or The Enterprise.
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J. D. Smith
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Weather report snapshot for local area today
Noon weather update notes high temperatures today with prior records. Yesterday's high and the low from last night are listed, indicating current conditions and temperature range.
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Export Of Oil Is Restricted Washington Dispatch
The President ordered oil products under export control with restricted outbound shipments from the eastern seaboard to the British Empire Egypt and the Western Hemisphere. A plan will guide tanker use to supply the eastern Seaboard and other American republics amid looming shortages due to tanker transfers to Britain. Further Gulf and Pacific shipments are not currently restricted.
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Lashley Speaks To Judiciary At Judicial Conference
Ashe ville June 20 Jacob M Lashley president of the American Bar Association will speak at the first public session of the eleventh annual judicial conference for the fourth circuit Other speakers will include Francis Shea assistant attorney general and John Biggs senior circuit judge The conference opened yesterday with an executive session and jurists discussed docket conditions in the districts.
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Japanese Will Welcome Fight With U S Pilots
A Japanese army spokesman in Shanghai said today that if American pilots join the Chinese air force they would be welcomed in battle to learn how American fighter planes perform. Lieut Col KuniO Akiyama noted Chinese pilots using American planes were poorly trained, making it hard to judge the planes' true power. The United States plans to supply war materials, including planes, to China.
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North Carolina Party Returns From Mexico
A party of 34 return from a goodwill tour to Mexico City sponsored by the North Carolina Press Association arriving in Charlotte late today. They were received in Mexico by President Avila Camacho who cited Mexico US defense cooperation in the western hemisphere.
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New Parley In Coal Dispute
A new conference was called today between southern Appalachian soft coal producers and the CIO United Mine Workers to seek complete labor peace in the coal industry. The two year agreement signed yesterday by the CIO UMW and northern producers ends a long drawn out wage dispute, while labor strife continues in San Francisco shipyards Puget Sound lumber camps and some Great Lakes ships. A four day strike of municipal employees at McKeesport Pennsylvania ended as did a steel strike at Apollo, Pennsylvania. AFL CIO machinists strike at 11 San Francisco shipyards shows no immediate action though AFL president Harvey W Brown remains hopeful for an early settlement to allow construction on 500 million in defense ship orders to proceed.
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State Official Arrested on Wife-Beating Charge
Raleigh June 20 Two warrants charging Richard R McLaughlin head of the state motor vehicles division with wife beating were sworn out by his wife's family. Mrs McLaughlin is a granddaughter of Capt Samuel A Ashe. One warrant was served by city police and the case set for trial July 3. Magistrate J B Danielly issued the order and L C Beddingfield served it indicating McLaughlin must report to Danielly this afternoon.
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British railways employ six hundred thousand men
British railways employ 600,000 men who are paid about 500 million dollars annually in wages.
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Allies push to Damascus as British rush reinforcements
French military sources report British regiments rushing up to reinforce Indian and Gaullist troops in the Battle of Damascus. Attacks around Mezze airfield are repulsed, with about 400 prisoners captured. Indian units broke through briefly near the capital but were driven back. Damascus and Gaza remain under French defense despite British pressure.
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Mars Hill Wins Separate High School After Commission Turnabout
In Raleigh on June 20 the state school commission faced Mars Hill’s protests over consolidation with Powellsville High. After resistance and a pledge to keep Mars Hill's high school, the commission relented and granted Mars Hill a separate school for the next term.
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Powellsville
Spiders Befriend Motoring Public in Omaha 1939
In Omaha Nebraska, a quirky incident from the 1939 season sees spiders weaving webs to gum up parking meters, charming motorists and disrupting street use in a humorous, oddball local feature.
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