Roosevelt faces power controls amid war emergency
The Power Commission discussed diverting civilian electricity to defense needs to prevent production stoppages. Roosevelt could seize all power facilities if required to keep munitions rolling, though likelihood remains unclear. Willkie praised the President, while Wheeler and Taft criticized and warned of dictatorship. Democrats Smith Cox and Davis urged unity and sacrifice in the emergency.
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Eden Seeks Unity of Free Nations Over Seas Policy
Eden spoke on wartime unity and freedom of the seas, praising Churchill and the United States for leadership. He urged Britain to back schemes strengthening ties among Arab states, and voiced hope to remove Rashid Ali in Iraq to establish cooperative relations with Iraqi people while denying any designs against Iraq’s independence.
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Italian landings seal Crete roadblock to British east
Italian reports say troops and sailors landed on Crete's eastern lip and established a new front east of the island while German forces press the defense on the west. Three British cruisers reportedly hit by torpedoes and bombs as Rome claims no parachutists were used. Il Piccolo says German mountain troops, veterans from Narvik, arrive by sea and rely on small groups with field radios for four days of supply.
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Highway Commission to Cooperate For Pipeline
Raleigh May 29 The state highway department will likely cooperate with engineers building defense pipelines from Louisiana refineries to Greensboro The highway and public works commission chairman Ben Prince said he would recommend full cooperation especially in securing right of way across highways He did not elaborate.
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United States Naval Academy Founded in 1845
The United States Naval Academy traces its founding to 1845, establishing a formal institution to train midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The academy opened on land donated by Maryland and has since grown into a premier military university.
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Mrs Griffin Observes 50th Graduation Anniversary
Mrs Alfred James Griffin, long time High Point teacher, marked the 50th anniversary of her graduation from St Augustine College Raleigh during this week’s commencement. Her sons Dr Charles Griffin and Carrol, both of New York City, observe their own milestones as the family travels from New York to celebrate.
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Clubs to Present Play Equipment at Municipal Park
The Business Men's Civic Club and the Yadseut Club plan a joint presentation of playground equipment to the Municipal Colored Park on Sunday afternoon June 1 from 2 to 6. Rev. R. C. Sharpe will speak, gifts from O E Davis and Mrs E G Cobb will be presented, H A Millis will accept, and music by the Community Concert Band will accompany. D L Flowe serves as master of ceremonies. A quartet contest at Emmanuel Baptist Church tonight at 8 featuring Jubilee Four and Junior Jubilee with a small admission fee.
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Talks on FDR fireside chat in Tokyo
May 29. German Ambassador Eugen Ott conferred over an hour with Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka. The subject was reliably understood to be President Roosevelt's fireside chat. British Ambassador Sir Robert Leslie Craigie also spoke with Matsuoka for more than an hour after the German meeting.
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Matsuoka Ott Conference Disclosure Unclear
A Matsuoka Ott conference was held but its nature was not disclosed. On January 1 this year pilot certificates were held by 63,113 individuals in the United States, up from 31,264 a year earlier, a 101.9 percent increase.
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Texas Roses Cultivates Vast Rose Bush Supply
Texas cultivates 16 000 varieties of roses and harvests over 20 million rose bushes annually, supplying more than half of the global commercial rose market.
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World Petroleum Total Yield Since First Production
World Petroleum estimates total petroleum yield from the first commercial production to today at 35 240 566 000 barrels. The amount would fill a tank one mile square and about one and one third miles high.
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Louis Baer Fight Pictures at Broadhurst for Two Days
The official heavyweight championship fight pictures will be shown at the Broadhurst Theatre for two days Friday and Saturday as an extra attraction. The Joe Louis versus Buddy Baer heavyweight championship fight will be screened in addition to the regular program.
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