Roosevelt silent on convoy methods for Britain
Washington May 29 AP president Roosevelt adopted a strategy of silence on future methods for delivering goods to Great Britain. A service official said moves would be kept secret as army and navy technicians devise safeguards. Senator Reynolds warned of full convoys while Vice President Wallace voiced disappointment at the lack of specifics. The president also ruled out altering the Neutrality Act, and said no executive orders using emergency powers were planned. The piece notes questions on emergency authority amid fears of a national power shortage.
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Berlin Calls FDR Tactless Over Latin American Outreach
Berlin labeled President Roosevelt tactless for assembling Latin American and Canadian diplomats to frame a Western Hemisphere policy. A German spokesman questioned Roosevelt’s right to speak for Americans on German relations, saying the address offered little new and showed uncertainty amid reverses.
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Refugee Jews Help In Africa
In Anglo-Egyptian Sudan on May 28 a coalition of Jews from Egypt Circassia Armenia and Central Europe and Arab fighters aided by U S made machine guns and a hand weapon nicknamed Fanny in attacks on Italian centers of resistance in Ethiopia near Amba Alajo. The unit includes 40 percent Arabs and speaks 30 languages. They aided the surrender of the Italian viceroy Duke of Aosta after a hill assault.
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Germans Rescue 100 After Bismarck Sinking
London May 29 German naval forces recovered more than 100 officers and men from the battleship Bismarck after its sinking Tuesday morning. A subsequent German air attack sank the British destroyer Mashona, with one officer and 45 men reported missing by the admiralty.
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AFL Tells Coast Strikers To End Shipyards Tie Up
AFL machinists on strike at San Francisco Bay shipyards urged to end walkout and return to work as the federation backs mediation and warns affiliates to discipline local unions that strike before mediation. West coast plants hold defense contracts worth about 500 million dollars and seek wage boosts.
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Medical Groups Heavily Fined in Sherman Case
Justice Department lawyers won against the American Medical Association and the District of Columbia Medical Society, fining them $2,500 and $1,500 respectively for conspiring to violate the Sherman Act. Eighteen physicians, including five AMA officials, were exonerated. The groups were accused of obstructing Group Health Association’s cooperative care by pressuring hospitals and physicians.
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Plans to curb strikes threaten national defense effort
Washington reports Army lawyers propose drastic methods to halt major strikes through government action. Plan One would declare defense plants federal agencies, denying workers the right to quit during the emergency. Plan Two envisions taking over strikebound plants under the National Defense Act, but may face corporate opposition. F D R faces criticism for not adopting forceful anti strike policy, with advisers arguing crackdown could aid Axis propaganda if it provokes violence. Selective Service notes minor revolts.
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U S Daylight Saving Urged By Sec Ickes
Interior Secretary Ickes urged nationwide daylight saving to save power and oil. He warned of a possible historic power emergency and favored restricted civilian use, including limits on night baseball, with oil transportation priorities and pipelines from the South to the East.
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Nazis Utilize Good Weather British Isles Bombarded Overnight
London May 29 German air force benefited from improved flying conditions and struck the British Isles with greater force than in twelve days. Bombers attacked northwest east and southeast coasts and reached Northern Ireland, causing extensive damage and several casualties including three bodies recovered and the mayor and his wife missing.
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Churchill rejects plan for ministry of social welfare
London may 29 prime minister Churchill told the House of Commons there were no circumstances to justify creating a ministry of social welfare for severely bombed areas. Asked if he would consider the suggestion during civil defense debate he said he would keep his mind ajar.
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No Change in U S Policy On Japan, Hull Says
Secretary Hull stated there is no change in United States policies or relations with Japan. He spoke after questions about the omission of Japan from President Roosevelt's speech Tuesday night, asserting continuity in policy and ties.
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Eden Outlines British Aims Following War
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in his first comprehensive statement on Britain's war aims said that political and military terms of peace will prevent a repetition of Germanys misdeeds. He stressed Germany must participate in free economic cooperation but must not become a master in Europe again. Eden lauded President Roosevelts fireside chat as a world event and affirmed that lasting European peace is the goal, with no motive of self interest in economic dealings. He warned Germanys rigidity could trigger sudden breakdowns and that victory will restore freedom and security for Europe and the world.
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Schmeling Killed While Trying to Escape German Paratroopers
Cairo dispatch reports former world heavyweight boxing champion Max Schmeling killed during Crete escape. Ambulance witness described Schmeling captured, then armed German parachutists attacked. Schmeling allegedly grabbed a rifle and fought before being killed. Editor notes Schmeling often visited High Point with Harry Raymond.
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Tokyo Paper Sees War With U S If China Aid Continues
Tokyo May 29 The newspaper Chugal declares that if the United States keeps aiding the Central Chinese government a conflict with Japan is inevitable. It urges U S leaders to recognize the East Asia situation and for both nations leaders to act before the situation worsens.
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Senate approves ship seizure bill to seize idle foreign ships
Washington May 29 The Senate approved administration legislation authorizing the government to take over more than 80 foreign ships idle in American harbors and send the measure to the White House for signature.
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May Locate New Army Camp Near High Point
President Roosevelt proclaims an unlimited national emergency accelerating the Army’s expansion. Surveys identify North and South Carolina sites for new training camps, with Fort Bragg and Camp Davis in NC and Fort Jackson and Camp Croft in SC under consideration. Potential 21 new camps if strength rises.
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Candia Falls To Germans Suda Bay Won
BERLIN May 29 German troops occupied Candia Crete today official German news agency announced The town airport and harbor were taken over several hundred Allied soldiers were captured The occupation followed the capture of Suda Bay the islands best harbor and a drive to Almyra Bay The high command said large numbers of prisoners were taken and Italian troops may have landed along the route A Luftwaffe bombardment and several explosions were reported around Tobruk in North Africa
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British Greek defense across Crete falters under air assault
British Greek defenders on Crete yield ground to German forces along a 10 mile front toward Suda Bay. German reports claim Canea falls, a claim not officially confirmed. The struggle, now in its tenth day, hinges on Suda Bay as a critical harbor for German reinforcements arrived by air from Greek bases.
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