German bomb raids pound northern France ports
London dispatch reports an unceasing RAF bomber offensive against channel ports in northern France. A force of 150 to 200 aircraft struck Luftwaffe bases, with 28 German planes shot down and five RAF aircraft lost. Night raids extended into Kent coast targets, marking one of Britain’s largest air operations in the war.
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German Airice Had Been Brought Down. “In the “Greatest Day” of Theattlc
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Hitler Flays Reds In Dawn Proclamation
New York report details Adolf Hitler declaring all-out war on Soviet Russia with Germany aided by Finland and Romania. Goebbels reads the message as von Ribbentrop declares war. NBC and BBC relay Moscow and London responses as German troops move toward a 1500 mile front from the Arctic to the Black Sea. Italy’s stance is noted.
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Martin B-26 Crashes Near Glenn L. Martin Plant
A Martin B-26 bomber crashed near the Glenn L. Martin airplane plant in Maryland killing two people, Lieut. Col. Elier B. Perrin and civilian inspector A. J. Bowman. The cause is undetermined with observers noting a backfire and a dive into woods on Carroll's Island after a takeoff climb. Both died instantly. Perrin was trapped, Bowman ejected. Fire crews could not reach the wreck due to dense woods.
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Nazis and Russians Align Then Open Hostilities
The Associated Press reports that Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, once allied by pact, publicly revealed their rift as war began. Diplomatic warmth gave way to open discord evident in the rapid shifts of invading moves, with both sides seizing Poland and Romania before the break.
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Hitler's Action Causes Surprise In U S Capital
In Washington on June 21 the German move against Russia stunned diplomatic circles. President Roosevelt slept through the proclamation read on German radio as officials learned of the decision late. Secretary Hull and State Department aides stayed home awaiting official reports while delays in communications suggested word would arrive hours later. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman said the move buys the United States time to meet commitments to Britain and strengthen defense.
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Great Britain
Von Ribbentrop Accuses Soviet of Doublecross
New York June 22 A CBS reported text of Joachim von Ribbentrop’s Berlin radio broadcast claims Germany has taken military measures of defense amid Russian frontier threats. He asserts 1939 ties with the Soviet Union were possible but ruled by a Communist Internationale, framing actions as aimed at civilization.
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Reich
Fall of Damascus by British Free French forces reported
Ancient capital Damascus, a city 4000 years old, fell to British and Free French troops as June invasion of French mandate Syria progressed. French forces withdrew north, British shelling preceded occupation, with De Gaulle confirming entry at 3 p.m. and battles continuing outside the city.
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Navy divers fail to reach doomed sub U-9
Portsmouth June 21 Navy divers failed in two attempts to reach the pressurized submarine U 9 and its 33 dead 440 feet below the Atlantic. The second dive to 370 feet marked the deepest North Atlantic working descent but extreme pressure hampered breathing. Secretary Knox said salvage is highly improbable and a service may be held if raising the sub is impossible. Diver George Crocker and Rear Admiral Richard Edwards led the attempts aboard the salvage ship Falcon above the submarine 18 miles off shore.
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Proclamation on Soviet Ties and Baltic States War Menace
Full text of a June proclamation reported by CBS outlines Molotov questions and German replies on Soviet aims toward Romania Bulgaria and Finland. It claims Germany seeks guarantees for Romania and asserts Russia demanded passage through the Dardanelles and bases in the Bosporus. The dialogue frames tensions around Lithuania Estonia Latvia and broader European balance of power.
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Willkie Urges Navy Action to Save Britain
Wendell Willkie told Bowdoin College graduates that President Roosevelt should ask Congress to authorize using the U S Navy to clear the Atlantic now to ensure Britain receives supplies and munitions. He called Britain the defenders of democracy and urged unity to preserve the free way of life, noting World War II lessons.
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Selectees May Stay Longer Than A Year
Washington June 21 The War Department recommends keeping National Guard in active service beyond one year with possible quick authorization for another year of training for draftees If prolonged selectees over 28 may withdraw after their 72 month training Wadsworth argues for 21 to 35 age limits but notes 28 30 to 35 trainability concerns Also OPM to curb civilian rubber use with price ceilings by days OPA to limit tubes crude and scrap rubber Aluminum drive asks housewives to donate discarded pots and pans for defense program OPM tests yield about 10000 pounds in Madison and Richmond funds to fund civilian defense program
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Berlin Cuts Off Bern Telephone Lines
Berlin cut telephone communication with Bern tonight without explanation. Lines to Rome remained in operation, leaving Swiss and Italian links affected but not disrupted.
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Capacity Of Red Army Still World Secret
Adolf Hitler today launched his fast mobile panzer divisions against what may be the largest mass army of the world the Red Army of Communist Russia. Whether that potentially largest army actually is there is some thing which the outside world can only guess today. Some military authorities have placed Soviet Russia's potential trained manpower at 14,000,000 men. For years the country has had compulsory military training Every year 1,200,000 young men of her huge 170,000,000 population are called up for military service, 800,000 of whom customarily are given training. But actually the effective man power of that army was stated in Moscow in 1938 to be 2,000,000 men, counting the regular army, and the cadres of reserves and territorial forces. Fully mobilized, the Soviet might amass an army of 5,000,000 men or more. Equipment uncertain.
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Adolf Hitler
Russia
Moscow
Navy May Take Over Shipyard In Defense Push
A San Francisco conference of naval officers and AFL international officer Harvey Brown followed reports that the Navy possibly with the Army would act Monday to restart Bethlehem Shipyards on defense contracts valued at 300 million dollars. Brown had urged strikers to resume work. the Bethlehem local executive board rejected the demand after hours of deliberation. Admiral Greenslade and nine Navy officers met with Brown for three hours. a Navy spokesman said no concrete results emerged, with a later meeting arranged that Brown was not expected to attend.
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Senator Pat Harrison Slips Toward Grave Condition
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, 39, grew steadily weaker, with family fearing the end was near after a grave diagnosis from his physician Dr Sterling Ruffin following a surgery for an intestinal obstruction earlier in the week. He is president pro tempore of the Senate and chairs its finance committee.
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Finance Committee
Lines Cut Between Budapest and Berlin
Budapest reports four days of interrupted telephone communications between the capital and Berlin amid ongoing disruptions. No further details available in the readable text.
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