Public Asks Plane Power For Defense
A 1941 survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion shows public priority for strengthening the air force over the Army or Navy. Voters favor boosting air power as the nation debates defense needs and military budgeting amid the European conflict.
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United States Air Force
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Atlantic
Pacific
Navy
United States
Army
Suit to Recover City Overcharged Taxes in Kingsport
A friendly chancery suit filed by 20 citizens seeks $40 554 57 from the city of Kingsport alleging excess taxes levied for 63 special improvement districts. The complaint states engineers estimates set street costs and some payments exceeded actual costs and court action is needed to reimburse the property owners.
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Chancery Court
Kingsport
Selective Service leader predicts quick path to extra draft year
Washington reports Rep Wadsworth says Congress likely to authorize another 12 months training for draftees if the administration seeks it. He calls for age 21 to 35 limits but concedes those 28 to 35 may require extended service. War Dept favors extended National Guard active duty. Prices and rubber curbs planned. aluminum drive urged. Army reorganizes air forces for unified command.
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Army
Moscow and Britain in accord amid German action
Germany declares war on the Soviet Union and Hitler proclaims an anti Russian front. Goebbels reads the declaration while Italy signals readiness to aid Germany as Berlin masses troops. Britain and the USSR reportedly align on the crisis.
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Norway
Carpathian Mountains
Black Sea
Europe
Cabinet Meets in Istanbul as Inonu Heads Turkish Delegation
NBC reports Ismet Inonu left Ankara for Istanbul to chair a cabinet meeting and confer with foreign representatives. Other items note German radio claims of a Soviet British understanding behind Germany, and German troops repositioning toward their final lines along the Russian frontier. Senator Harrison's condition worsens amid family concerns. Italian army readiness to aid Germany in the Russia conflict is also reported.
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Germany
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Balkans
Washington reacts to Germany move on Russia shocks officials
Washington officials were caught off guard tonight as Germany’s action against Russia sent shockwaves through diplomatic quarters and raised questions about future policy and alliances.
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Germany
Russia
Upstate Sets Bigger Role in Defense Armament Program
A new Defense Contract Service committee based in Kingsport will act as a clearinghouse for Tri Cities area manufacturers. M C Convisor chairs the three member group with Car ter Crumble and S P Platt. A D Spottswood is technical advisor. The office opens each evening at the Civic Auditorium to relay Army and Navy specifications and encourage bids to involve more local plants in defense orders.
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Upper East Tennessee
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Kingsport
Tri-Cities
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Carter Crumble
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S. P. Platt
Kingsport Insurance
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Knoxville
Civic Auditorium
Army
Navy
Platt
East Tennessee
Tri-City
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Spottswood
Tennessee
Nashville
Atlanta
Federal Reserve District
Roosevelt Sends Grim Warning to Nazis Over Sinking
President Roosevelt dispatches a formal protest to Berlin labeling the May 21 sinking of the American freighter Robin Moor as piracy and demanding reparations. He orders Italian consuls to quit the United States by July 15 and German and Italian assets in the U.S. frozen as Axis relations deteriorate. Sumner Welles states no further steps are needed.
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Rome
Submarine 0-9 Found Permanently Buried After Deep Atlantic Dive
Navy divers failed to reach the crushed submarine 0 9 and recovered only oil bubbles and debris as the search extended to 440 feet offshore. Secretary Knox called the crew heroes and said a burial service would be held if the wreck cannot be raised. Chief diver George Crocker attempted the deepest North Atlantic dive, eight hours aboard, while securing the scene for grappling crews.
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