New Premier Forms War Cabinet In Britain
London May 3 Winston Churchill formed a new British government with a five man war cabinet uniting parties. Attlee Greenwood and Halifax join the top ranks as Churchill retains defense, while Attlee and Greenwood take key labor roles. Observers note reshuffled ministries and potential additions to come.
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Rowhrt Bunnulle
London
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Unter
Clement R. Attlee
Arthur Greenwood
Royal Air Force
Rhineland
Adolf Hitler
Bergen
Nor- Wans
Churchill
Archiblad Sinclair
Liberal Teater
Ste John Simoan
David Lloyd George
Eden
Stanley Handsome
Anthons Eden
Inter Dominions Secretars
Oliver Stanley
Leslie Hore-Ballshan
War Ministry
Attlee
Kingsley Wood
Samuel Hoare
Archibald Sinclair
Greenwood
Lord Hankey
Privy Council
War Cabinet
Lsted
Chirenill
Red Taupe
Sas
House of Cantions
Thud
Chutehhill
Silent One
Germans Credit Victory to New Type of Weapon
German forces claim a new type of weapon helped capture Eben Emael, Belgium’s strongest fortress. Aerial action from above cut the fort out of action, then a northern assault compelled surrender as officials kept details secret. The article notes speculation about Hitler’s referenced weapon, with magnetic mine mentioned as a possibility.
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Lovis
Lochner
St. My Tall
Hitler
Danzig
Ohio primary heats up over Davey corruption charges
Charges of lavish spending and dictation from former Gov. Marlin L. Davey sparked the Ohio May 14 primary battle as Democrats urge the gubernatorial nomination while GOP figures led by Harold Burton clash with state party head Schorr. Other contenders include Herbert Bigelow John McSweeney and Charles Furball. The high-stakes fight could draw a record statewide turnout in a contentious race for the senate and governor.
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Solumbus
Ohio
Marlin L. Davey
Davey
Reg Company
Democrata
John W. Bricker
Harold J4. Burton
Cleveland
Senate
Vic Donahey
MD D. Schorr
Burton
Schorr
Didley A. White
White
Scharr
Agenta
U. S. Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Lowell Foss
Stimeon D. Feas
Congress
Fnvestigne
Scherr
Oreanrd
Detcentes Ter
Ohlota
Famitaly
Charles Sawyer
War Confuses Business Outlook Amid Trade Turmoil
Frank MacMillan reports in New York on May 1 that the war disrupts trade and unsettles business prospects. The German invasion of the Low Countries adds confusion to markets with shocks to imports, currencies, and bonds. Wall Street shows mixed signals as investors wait for clearer results from the Netherlands and other ending nations.
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Ty Frank Macmillen
New York
Netherlands
United States
Denar
Norway
Wall Street
Olh
Lhan Lo
Holland Recaptures City in Four-Hour Battle
Dutch border troops claim to have driven German invaders from a town after a four hour counterattack. German parachute troops faced resistance, while Amsterdam endured casualties from a raid. Dutch forces recaptured Laat near Nijmegen and held fort at Pennerden east of Arnhem as flooding defenses were prepared.
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Pennerden
Velp
Arnhem
Netherlands
Ahout
Netherland
Rotterdam
Dordrecht
Waalhaven
Amsterdam
Schiphal
Burglaries Probed as Police Push Cold-Case Break-Ins
Police in Laral boosted efforts after a wave of break-ins over recent weeks. Four business sites including Union Supply Co and Anderson’s Store were entered, with thieves stealing money, cigarettes, and small valuables. Residences on Cheroker Street and nearby buildings were ransacked but left empty-handed. no suspects identified.
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Laral Police Inday
Pole
Union Supply
An Yast Sullivan
van Anederayn
Sidfivan
Anderson
Cheroker Street
Southern
Cera
Roosevelt Eyes Credit Help for Belgium and Allies
President Roosevelt expresses warm support to King Leopold III of Belgium and denounces the Nazi invasion. He outlines that U S policies should prevent domination of peaceful nations and notes a new proclamation extending neutrality rules to other powers. The Johnson Act continues to bar Belgian borrowing, while lawmakers push repeal to aid Britain and allies.
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Leopold
Germany
France
England
United States
Roosevelt Seeks Party Solidarity Amid Democratic Rift
Washington May 11 reliable sources say President Roosevelt aims to unify Democratic factions before the national convention. Senators note he is ready to promote harmony to avoid bitter primary battles that could hurt Democrats in the campaign. Roosevelt has shown goodwill toward Vice President Garner and several earlier opponents of New Deal programs.
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Washington
Roostvelt
Democrata
Ohis Raga
Opposition fades as McKellar race gains tempo
Nashville May 11 George R Dempster announced Jay G Stephenson will manage his campaign for governor, removing Nashville attorney as a potential McKellar opponent. Dempster, Knoxville contractor and first time state candidate, to establish district leaders. Stephenson praised as capable and loyal, signaling growing support for McKellar in the August Democratic primary.
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Nashville
George R. Dempster
Jay G. Stephenson
U. S
E. D. McKellar
Stephenson
McKeller
Dempster
Knoxville
Tennessee
France Repulses Drive On Maginot Line At Moselle
French forces in the Sterck region of the Moselle River Valley repelled a major German assault on the Maginot Line. An entire German division of about 14,000 troops was said to be halted. Allied forces pressed a wider advance across Belgium and into Luxembourg areas as German troops reportedly crossed the Maas and occupied Maastricht and Arnhem. Dutch and British reinforcements moved to bolster Belgian defenses amid growing fighting along the Front.
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Paris
Sterck
Moselle
Maginot Line
Luxembourg
Maginot
Germany
Maas River
Holland
Maastricht
Arnhem
Belgium
Sea Maginot Line
Amsterdam
Brussels
Netherlands
Artillry
Titanney
Planes Rain Death As German Attack On Maginot Fails
German planes bomb Brussels and Amsterdam as Ground forces push toward the Maginot line. Liege fort seized near Maastricht while Dutch forces claim heavy losses and recapture Mill. Churchill forms new Britain cabinet as Britain and France report air and ground combat across Belgium Luxembourg and the Rhineland.
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Maginot
Pope Pius XII Prays for Allied Victory Amid Tension
In Rome on May 3 Pope Pius XII offered blessings and prayers for Allied victory as Fascist sentiment grows against Britain. Messages to Belgium Luxembourg and Queen Wilhelmina urged liberation amid attacks and diplomatic protests flare over posters and anti allied actions.
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Richard G. Maslock
Rome
Great Britain
Pius XII
Vatican
Germany
Belgium
Luxembourg
Wilhelmina
Holland
Percy Loraine
Germany Boasts 20000 Warplanes As Time Arrives To Test Combatants
Germany claims 20000 warplanes, with over half ready for air power, while the Allies face a potential deficit. Estimates suggest the Reich could field about 20000 aircraft, including many long-range bombers and fighters, with Allied strength around 5000 planes. Trainers and imports shape early American input, and imports to US factories accelerate as London and Paris push for mass production.
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Germany
London
Paris
Neus
Enpptish
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