Germany Turkey neutrality pact secret clause revealed
A London report cites a German Turkish treaty with a secret clause binding Turkey to benevolent neutrality in a war involving Germany and Soviet Russia. The clause reportedly pressures Turkey to block Soviet ships via the Dardanelles, enabling German moves in Eastern Europe and a potential big strike against Britain.
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Prinz Eugen damaged as Bismarck battle linked
London reports the 35,000 ton Prinz Eugen was hit by a 14 inch salvo from the Prince of Wales before reaching Brest in the same battle that sank the Bismarck. British gunners claimed a fierce fire lit by the German cruiser raiding force, with reports of further German ships believed near Brest including the Gneisenau and Scharnhorst.
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Nova to Meet Louis New York Heavyweight Title Fight
June 21 New York NOVA from California college athlete Nova signed by promoter Ike Jacobs to fight Champion Louis for the heavyweight title in September. Site and exact date to be announced. Jacobs chose Nova from a long challenger list noting Louis had not yet held a title shot. Also mentions Billy Conn as contender.
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Effort To Lift Submarine Crew Mentioned In Error
A Washington report notes attempts to rescue lost crew and officers with low chances of survival. Senator Pat Harrison, gravely ill in Emergency Hospital, grew weaker with high fever and lack of nourishment after an intestinal obstruction operation. Doctor Ruffin said Harrison appears to be losing ground and was not as well as yesterday.
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Belief U-9 Submarine Hull Crushed Under Pressure
PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire June 21 A navy high command believes the sunk submarine U-9 and its 33 crew may lie entombed beneath 440 feet of water crushing the steel hull Salvage operations seem impossible at this depth Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said he would go to the scene if he can help Navy divers may attempt salvage to remove the dead determine cause and gain underwater work experience Two divers Neil Sheehan and George Crocker will dive wearing helium helmets and special gear Admiral Richard S Edwards noted the cause might remain unsolved until the submarine is brought to the surface The final decision on salvage will hinge on divers findings (Continued on Page 2 Col 5)
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Good neighbor policy praised after Mexico tour
A. W. Huckle publisher of the Rock Hill Herald says the United States good neighbor policy has done wonders in Mexico. He was part of a 34 member delegation returning from a goodwill tour sponsored by the North Carolina Press Association.
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Roosevelt Uses Patience On Subversives In 1930s Policy
The Roosevelt administration faced pressure from powerful interests for harsher action against labor extremists and subversives. Spokesmen say patience aimed to avoid national disunity while gauging public sentiment. White House backed by polls. economic signals and cinema depictions reflect buoyancy. In Texas, the Senate race heats up with Ickes’ issues and Johnson’s open letter amid a scaled-back foreign policy debate.
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National Guard May Be Held Over A Year
The War Department urged President Roosevelt to request Congress to retain the National Guard on active duty beyond the current one year of service. It said legislation is required and the final decision rests with the President and Congress. Without new authority, about 290000 guardsmen would be demobilized September 16.
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King Peter II Arrives in London With Yugoslav Ministers
King Peter II of Yugoslavia arrives in London at 4:45 am accompanied by his prime minister and ministers seeking to establish the Yugoslav government in exile. The 11 year old monarch, ousted after a March coup, is greeted by Duke of Kent. The party includes Premier General Simovic and ministers M. Knezevic and Momcilo Ninic.
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French Forces Press British In Palestine
French counterattacks drove south across Syria toward Syria to Khirbe near British Palestine. Mouaddaniye, seven miles southwest of Damascus, was reported captured. British and Free French pressed around Damascus as Mezz e airport positions remained uncertain. Fierce fighting between Australian and French troops occurred in Edieda near Merdjayoun, 40 miles south of Damascus. Damascus was shelled after Gen. Henri Dentz refused withdrawal.
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Nazi Raiders Sink Six Ships
Berlin reports that six British merchantmen and a catapult aircraft cruiser totaling about 52,000 tons were sunk by submarines in the North Atlantic. Bombers off the Humber Estuary sank a 6,000-ton freighter and damaged two large vessels. another 6,000-ton ship sank and a 4,000-ton vessel was set ablaze. RAF raids on western Germany caused civilian harm and material damage to apartments.
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Gayda criticizes Roosevelt speech to Congress
Rome June 21 Vir ginio Gayda editor of I Giornale D Italia says Washington created a perfect break between the United States and the Axis nations and warns of an economic and partial diplomatic war. He claims Roosevelt threatens war but does not outline American measures to protect merchant ships.
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Evacuation Rumors Reach Russian Cities Declared
Finnish press dispatches report women and children possibly evacuated from Moscow and other large cities as well as from Lithuanian towns. An Associated Press dispatch said Moscow was quiet. A Tribune de Geneve correspondent quoted Swedish sources suggesting the evacuations were officially explained as summer vacations.
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Army Air Corps to Form Single Unified Army Air Force
Washington June 21 Secretary of War Stimson announced consolidation of the army mobile general headquarters air force and air corps service branches into a single unified army air force. The move opposes proposals for independent air arms and keeps authority under the army chief of staff with a single supreme general staff model.
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German Embassy Given Copy Of FDR Robin Moor Message
Sumner Welles announced the U S transmitted a copy of President Roosevelt s message to Congress branding the sinking of the S S Robin Moor as the act of an international outlaw The note accompanying the copy urged Germany to make full reparations and warned against any further molestation of American shipping The President asserted the United States would not yield to Nazi control and hinted at possible naval actions or patrols though arming merchant ships was considered unlikely
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Second Action Against Axis Within Week
The State Department ordered closing of all Italian consulates in the United States by July 15 after ordering German consuls to depart by July 10. The move follows similar actions against Germany, with a series of counter measures as the Axis powers retaliate. Also ordered the removal of Italian agencies linked to Fascist structures, excluding the Italian embassy.
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Ford Signs Up With Union Ford Signs Up With Union
Wage increases for about 120000 Ford workers were outlined as they prepare to vote on a CIO UAW backed contract in Detroit. The pact sets wage gains retroactive to signing, includes union shop and dues checkoff, and applies to all Ford workers except supervisors. R J Thomas hailed it as a model for the industry. Meanwhile AFL machinists in San Francisco Bay shipyards rejected an international strike end order.
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