Roosevelts Plan Calls for 50000 Airplanes for Defense
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize a $1,000,000 emergency national defense program and a long range goal of building 50,000 airplanes. He said the aim is peace at home and abroad with modern armed forces to defend the Western Hemisphere.
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FDR's Schedule Aims at Bigger Army and Faster Production
President Roosevelt outlined a defense program to Congress seeking a larger, fully modernized army and navy, rapid plant and machinery development, and a 24 hour basis for military contracts. He requested immediate funding of 896 million dollars and expanded contract obligations for the army, marine corps, and president to accelerate wartime planning.
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House approves WPA funding amid relief reform push
Washington May 16 House panel backing a 975,650,000 WPA budget for eight months. Proposals floated to boost relief to 1.5 billion and shift distribution to cities and towns. Debate centers on grants in aid with 75 percent federal funding and 25 percent local match. Republican critics call for tighter controls.
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Ides Opes Fades for Enterprise Love and Marriage Feature
The Enterprise launches a new feature on page 3 A offering practical talks for June brides and grooms. Ernest KR and Gladys H Ves present Love, partnership and marriage guidance in a this week’s installment.
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Western Front exchanges fire around Rastatt and Hagenau
Berlin sources say French long range artillery opened on Rastatt near Stuttgart prompting German return fire on Hagenau north of Strasbourg. Swiss anti aircraft guns targeted a bi motor bombing plane as it dived near Schaffhausen post office and railway station at about 800 feet.
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General Sir Bindon Blood Dies in London at 97
London reports the death of General Sir Bindon Blood aged 97, widely known as the father of the British army, who passed away in London on May 16.
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German Flag Seen Over Longeny Citadel Despite Occupation Report
Berlin reports flag waving from the citadel of Longeny in France amid claims the city is occupied though German headquarters offered no confirmation.
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Battle Line Draws 110 Mile Front In Western Europe War
The Associated Press reports a broad 110 mile battle line from near Antwerp to Sedan as German forces push deeper into France and Belgium. Allied lines along the Meuse face pressure between Namur and Sedan while Namur and Liege forts resist east of the front.
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Reynaud Predicts France Victory At West Front
Paris May 16 Premier Paul Reynaud told the Chamber of Deputies that France will win as Germany drives a last westward push. He urged a new spirit and immediate action in the modern battle of movement while noting Germany’s boast to win in two months. The chamber adjourned after Herriot praised the premier amid strong applause.
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Tell Americans To Leave Italy
American diplomatic authorities in Rome urged U S citizens to depart Italy at once via a consular circular. The embassy said the message to Premier Mussolini aimed to prevent war spread. Troops protected British and French embassies as protests did not materialize.
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FDR Appeals To Mussolini For Peace Message
The White House said President Roosevelt sent another communication to Premier Mussolini to curb the spread of the European war. White House press secretary Stephen Early said the message was part of a series and not a new separate appeal.
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Soviet Voices Dark Outlook
Moscow reports Izvestia warns European war has become a world conflict threatening the Mediterranean and Balkans and drawing the United States and Japan into Asia. Pravda Editorial says Britain and France planned to draw Holland and Belgium into the fight as Germany countered with its own measures.
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Allies Drive On Meuse Front With Planes And Tanks
Paris dispatch reports a massive air and ground clash along the Meuse front with thousands of war planes and tanks engaging from Namur to Sedan. German and Allied forces pushed and counter punched, while Paris and Berlin withheld full details amid ongoing offensives across Belgium and northern France.
RAF Bombers Launch Wide Air Attacks
London May 16 The Royal Air Force carried out its largest bombing raid on German targets east of the Rhine and attacked Nazi troop concentrations and communications in Belgium. The operation, described as a major offensive, released many tons of bombs and lasted through the night. Allied communiques say heavy fires and explosions marked the strikes as German forces attempting to advance toward Brussels were checked.
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Greece Pours Soldiers On Albanian Frontier
Greece reinforced its mountainous border with Albania as troops moved into Yanina region. Reuters dispatch notes limited Athens Budapest communications and possible British naval base discussions, while Greece, Romania, and Turkey seek Allied aid if independence is threatened.
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Vandenberg Seeks GOP Nomination Aims for Neutral War Policy
United States Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan spoke to delegates at the state Republican convention declaring his availability for the presidential nomination. He urged readiness to defend the nation and called for a permanent joint committee to oversee defense efforts while urging the party to stay out of European war unless it directly affects the United States. He condemned aggression in Europe but urged restraint in policy and action.
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