Roosevelt seeks 3.3 billion for air force in fireside chat
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 3 319 000 000 in air power appropriations with 2 790 000 000 for the army and 529 000 000 for the navy He plans a long fireside chat with an all network and short wave broadcast and translations The speech may declare a new foreign policy and aid to Britain amid war tensions officials say The address will be from the White House east room with Latin American diplomats cabinet members and guests present
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Hull reply denounced as unwarranted by Berlin official
Berlin officials reject Secretary Hulls assertion that Admiral Raeders remarks threaten South American nations. They say no South American country conducts neutrality patrols or plans war material conveyance and that the admiral did not target Latin American states. German claims justify firing on prize vessels if radio aid is sought after.
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Erich Raeder
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Bismarck Sunk After Battle With Hood At Sea
A British led attack using an American Catalina spotted the Bismarck, then torpedo planes and ships including the Prince of Wales and Ark Royal closed in. The 35,000 ton battleship sank after combat near Brest, leaving Britain to avenge the Hood losses.
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Epic Crete Fight Hangs in Balance Amid Reinforcements
Allied garrison on Crete gains reinforcements while Germans parachute troops. Malemi air port foothold expands as ground combat worsens. British and Greek reports claim heavy German losses, while Berlin says limited British losses with ships damaged. British air and naval forces bombard landing troops and escort craft as fighting nears a potential climax.
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Mercury Steadily Climbs Amid Drought Rain Possibilities
Scattered clouds accompany a steady temperature rise with a high of 87 and a low of 61. Extended rain drought persists in the southeast for 32 days, with forecasts uncertain though relief may come in three to four days. It notes no rain at Tri City airport since Saturday night and rain expected in parts of Tennessee and Virginia.
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Jury Hears Car Death Testimony Not Guilty Declared
In Kingsport circuit court Willie Ray Ford was found not guilty of manslaughter in the December highway crash that killed Mrs. Cora Bullen. Witnesses testified Ford’s car showed damage and he admitted being in the area. defense offered no testimony. Prior cases included a not guilty ruling in an incest charge against W R Norris and a Kingsport man named John Q Rhea convicted on whiskey possession and gambling device tickets.
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County Clerks Of State Name Officers In Tennessee Meeting
At the Tennessee County Clerks Association session in Kingsport officers were elected for the year. Nashville was chosen for the December meeting and Dr C B Tucker outlined new marriage license health certificate rules effective July 1.
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French Fleet Assurances Reaffirmed to United States
Washington bulletin reports France renews in writing assurances that its fleet and colonies will not be surrendered to Germany or any other power, as tensions rise during wartime diplomacy.
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United States
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Senator Truman calls AFL to expel Machinists union
Senator Truman proposes that the American Federation of Labor expel the International Association of Machinists for approving a strike tied up San Francisco shipyard work in violation of an AFL agreement.
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Passengers Freed After Zamzam Steamer Sinking Authenticated
Berlin reports that women and children among Zamzam passengers have been freed and allowed to proceed after authorities established the identity of the sunken Egyptian steamer’s survivors beyond question, according to Dienst Aus Deutschland.
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TVA to triple power output for defense industries
David E. Lilien said the Tennessee Valley Authority is prepared to triple its power production to meet rising electricity demand from the nation’s defense industries.
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David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Rationing Of Power May Be Needed In Arid Southeast
The Southeast faces a serious drought threaten ing hydro power and defense industries. Georgia's Walter McDonald warns of possible power priorities and voluntary cuts to keep essential factories operating while cities consider blackouts and earlier daylight saving.
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Atlantic
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Georgia
J. H. Girardeau
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Office of Production Management
Britain Yields On Conscription For Northern Ireland
British sources say conscription for military service will not be extended to Northern Ireland. Lord Glentoran notes Ulster supports the war effort and argues equality of service requires universal conscription, a view shared after a cabinet discussion with Ulster’s Prime Minister.
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