House Sifts Axis Seizure Bill Amid Debate
Ashington May 3. House opponents lean on an amendment to transfer Axis vessels seized in U S ports to Britain’s merchant marine. The bill would empower the President to requisition any foreign vessel idle in U S waters with due compensation to owners abroad. Supporters argue it relieves shipping shortages aiding Britain and U S industries. The measure advances after House Marine Committee report and faces Senate scrutiny with a potential three hour debate.
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Britain
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Paley Defends Broadcast Freedom Against FCC Plan
New York May 3 Wil l S Paley president of the Imbia Broadcasting System denounces a Federal Communications Commission proposal as a blow to freedom saying drastic regulatory powers would cripple radio networks and force them to chase charity rather than compete. Fred J MecCosker chairman supports the FCC analysis as a thorough study of monopoly issues.
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Will S. Paley
Imbia Broadcasting System
Ried
Feral Communications Commiss
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Congress
America
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Ual Broadcasting System
FCC
Danube Blockade Claim From Yugoslav Leaders
General Dusan Simovic announced Yugoslav forces had effectively blocked the Danube River, making any German use of Romanian oil by barge unlikely for three months. He cited sunk barges and bridges at the Iron Gate and warned of forced Serb migrations under occupation plans.
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Middle East
Dusan Simovic
Danube
Reich
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Federal sales tax ruling on building materials for federal projects
North Carolina officials state that sales and use taxes do not apply to building materials sold to contractors on federal projects priced on a cost plus fee basis. The ruling, sought by the Shipbuilding Company and issued by Assistant Attorney General L. O. Gregory, aligns with practices in several other states.
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A. J. Maxwell
North Carolina Shipbuilding Company
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Conant Urges U S to Enter War With Britain
Harvard President James B. Conant called for the United States to fight now with Britain against the Axis. Speaking on a nationwide radio broadcast after returning from England, he urged naval belligerency as soon as possible, saying the hour for action has clearly struck. He stated his remarks reflect his personal views and cited the need to prevent a late, desperate battle.
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James B. Conant
Harvard University
United States
Britain
England
Conant
Pation
Great Britain
Harvard
Higher Income Levies Seen in Roosevelt Tax Plan
Washington May 3. House Ways and Means members see President Roosevelt's request for a 3.5 billion tax bill as a mandate for higher income taxes rather than new sales taxes. They view the treasury plan as surtax increases on middle brackets, while Republicans call the letter vague. Chairman Doughton may raise the letter at an early session. Coughton is in North Carolina for Rep. Folger's funeral.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Representative Doughton
D-Nc
Treasury
Republican House
Rep. Martin
R-Mass
Coughton
North Carolina
Rep. Folger
Berlin War Turning Point Near as Berlin Sees Shifts
Berlin believes a major war turning point is imminent as focus shifts to the Middle East. Officials discuss a potential new policy phase while Germany tracks events in Iraq and the Near East. Commentary questions Britain’s moves in Iraq and signals cautious optimism in Berlin.
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FDR Visits Monroe Home and Plans Shrine Address
In Charlottesville on May 3 President Roosevelt visited James Monroe's home and prepared a text for a Shrine of Woodrow Wilson at Staunton. He slept late at Ash Lawn and then toured Monroe's residence before drafting his speech for tomorrow.
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Roosevelt
James Monroe
Americas
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
Wilson
White House
America
E. M. Watson
Ash Lawn
Monroe
Lindbergh Says U S Not Ready for War Abroad
In St Louis on May 3 Charles A. Lindbergh urged America to defend itself while warning the nation is unprepared for war in Europe. He cited inadequate air strength and risk of Britain or France being outmatched and resigned from the air corps reserve after disagreements with Roosevelt. The speech praised America First and warned against rushing into conflict.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
America
America First Committee
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British Isles
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France
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Air Corps Reserve
Roosevelt
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St. Louis
Continent
Russia
Baldwin
Reichstag to Meet at 6 P M for Declaration Broadcast
Berlin May 4 The Reichstag will assemble at 6 p m to receive a declaration of the Reich government. An official note says the session will be broadcast over all German stations and may include a summary of Germany’s Balkan campaign. This will be the first Reichstag gathering since Hitler’s July 19 ultimatum to Britain.
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Reichstag
Adolf Hitler
Great Britain
Flo
Britain
Hitler
England
Germany
Balkan
Board Seeks Labor Peace in Auto Union Talks
A Defense Mediation Board panel in Washington sat to settle a contract dispute between CIO United Automobile Workers and General Motors. No settlement seen as sessions continued behind closed doors. UAW threatens strike in 61 plants with 160,000 workers. GM offers 2 cents, demand is 10 cents. Bethlehem Steel signed a first contract with CIO Marine and Shipbuilding workers for 1,800 Hoboken employees. Secretary of Labor certified three disputes to the board and urged a pause in a Greyhound bus drivers strike affecting 1,500 AFL drivers.
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Bethlehem Steel Company
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Perkins
Pennsylvania Greyhound Bus Lines
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U S Material Reported At Suez Canal War News
British forces repel Iraqi troops near Basra as fighting spreads from Baghdad area. About 26 American ships carrying war materiel reported at Suez Canal, denied by the U S Navy. Vichy sources claim convoyed American warships and Greek Yugoslav freighters in the region. Berlin silent on the new Middle East flare up.
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Freighting Up In N. C. Traffic Clubs Hear Growth
May 3 Pinehurst NC The Eastern North Carolina Traffic Club along with Winston-Salem and Charlotte clubs reported freight movement by rail bus and water rising 33 to 530 percent in their district. Defense material flow to Fort Bragg Camp Davis Wilmington and other government sites plus through traffic spurred the surge. A. Paul Burton of Wilmington leads the eastern club. Dr. W. W. Daniel Clemson College spoke, urging perseverance against defeatist attitudes.
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Carolina Traffic Clubs
Eastern North Carolina Traffic Club
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
W. W. Daniel
Clemson College
S. C
Daniel
Willkie Backs FDR Plan to Deliver Goods to Britain
Wendell Willkie said the present sea patrol is inadequate and pledged support for delivering American arms and food to Britain. He urged military and naval advice to pick the best method, including convoy or air escort, and said he favors delivering the goods under any proven plan. congressional calls for convoys were rising, with Senators Guffey and Pepper signaling support. Willkie warned the public seeks leadership and facts amid confusion over policy and the Lindbergh resignation.
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Washington
Wendell L. Willkie
Great Britain
England
Willkie
Roosevelt
Britain
Capitol
Congress
Guffey
D-Pa
Pepper D-Fla
Senate
British Take Nazi Forces By Surprise In Egypt Front
British mechanized units struck behind German and Italian lines on the Egyptian frontier, racing across the desert to surprise a sizable Axis force in the Salum sector. They seized prisoners and a field gun, cut the Bardia Tobruk road briefly, and repelled Axis assaults on Tobruk as RAF bombers hit Axis shipping. The operation showed British desert warfare initiative despite being outnumbered while awaiting reinforcements.
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Egypt
Desert
Middle Eastern
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Tobruk
Vabruk
Middle East
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Six Bombers Knocked Down in Night Raids Over Britain
Britain’s night fighters shot down six German bombers in the early hours of a heavy raid. Merseyside targeted with bombs causing civilian casualties in wreckage. An east coast town shelter for 200 was bombed, rescue squads worked through the night, and casualties were reported across several districts. London endured a four hour alert with anti air bursts in one area.
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