FDR Hears Molotov On War Tasks
President Roosevelt and Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov reached a full understanding on creating a second front in Europe in 1942. The White House said they also agreed on speeding war materiel to Russia and cooperating to safeguard postwar peace. Molotov, in Washington May 29 to June, left for home as talks continued.
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Left Hand Corner on Nazi Racist Bio Claims
The article cites Nazi theorist Alfred Rosenberg advocating sterilization of those deemed unfit, arguing bombed cities reveal weak populations. It quotes Archiv fur Rassen und Gesellschaft biologie discussing how heavy air raids reveal incipient neuroses and justify sterilization after institutionalization.
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Royal Air Force
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Archiv Fur Rassen und Gessellschafth
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Montreal
Canada
C. D Howe
Czech Govt Vows Vengeance For German Atrocities
London dispatch reports the Czech-Slovak government pledging retribution for the executions ordered by the Germans after the Heydrich assassination. The death toll reached 306 with the Lidice massacre adding to the purge.
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British Planes Sink Nazi Ship in Belgium Canal
A squadron of Spitfires on dawn patrol sank a German motor vessel and damaged four canal barges in the Nieuwport district, Belgium. Flt. Sgt. Murphy of the Royal Canadian Air Force silenced an anti aircraft battery and returned home despite anti air fire cutting a 15 inch piece from his wing. FEW NEW CARS FOR SALE in Edmonton were fewer than 20 in open stock among under 100 new autos in northern Alberta. most cars were in Edmonton.
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Americans Got In First Punch At Midway Battle
By Clark Lee Associated Press staff writer Onolulu June 11 Part of the Midway epic tells how American army pilots with navy and marine fliers smashed the Japanese fleet and saved Hawaii. June 3 began the first decisive blow as army bombers hit a cruiser or battleship in flames. The next morning marine fliers joined the attack as Japanese forces approached. Twenty minutes later marine dive bombers struck the ships while navy planes followed. Army heavy bombers then hit the Japanese battle fleet from high altitude, hitting a carrier.
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Associated Press
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Bir Hacheim Capture Claimed by Axis Forces
Axis broadcasts claim Bir Hacheim in Libya fell after days of siege and German forces said to have stormed the desert fort defended by Free French troops aided by British reinforcements. High command praised air power and submarine actions in the North Africa front.
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Parliamentarian News Bulletins A Liberal War Aims
Ottawa June 11. Blackmore urged lifetime 530 for servicemen and 550 for wives, with child allowances to age 16, as part of National Resources Mobilization Act amendments. He accused the government of poor mobilization and cited idle wheat land and undeveloped Alberta gas from coal deposits. Also reported is King tabling Anglo Russian pact details and praise for the Itty Churchill discussions.
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Home Defence Looms Large In Government Conscription Policy
Ottawa June 11 Canadian Press staff writer reports political observers view conscription as a remote possibility, with home defence taking a growing role. Prime Minister Mackenzie King argues threats to coasts require readiness, seeking power to act quickly if needed. Opposition critiques the speech as vague and argues for immediate protections.
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Soviets Meet New German Offensives
German forces push three fronts with attacks from Kharkov toward Ukraine, Sevastopol defense under heavy assault, and sustained air raids on Murmansk. Sevastopol reportedly resists despite renewed German aerial and ground pressure. Tass noted large aerial combat with 29 German planes downed and 16 damaged, plus 20 more shot by anti air defenses. Soviet source claims heavy battle across the front.
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Ninth Jap Sub Is Sunk
Allied airmen claim two Japanese submarines destroyed and several planes grounded in the southwest Pacific. Australia’s Army Minister Forde urges stronger defenses in Melbourne, stating Japan will strike back. He discussed with General Blame, Curtin, and MacArthur amid anticipated renewed attacks.
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Britain and Soviet sign 20 year mutual aid pact
Britain and the Soviet Union signed a 20 year mutual assistance treaty pledging postwar Europe on the Atlantic Charter terms. Molotov signed in London with Eden saying the pact rejects any negotiations with Nazi governments and commits common action to preserve peace. The agreement also calls for joint security and economic cooperation in Europe while excluding Japan.
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Soviet union
Anthony Eden
MOLOTOV
Eden
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organization of security and economic prosperity
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BRITAIN
Eden Isid Molotov
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Moscow
M. Sobolev
people's commissariat for foreign affairs
Churchill
Russia
Coldwell Campaigns for Total War Across All Life
M. J. Coldwell, House leader, urged the Commons for total war for every resource and not only human life. He backed a six-point program with wage caps from 750 to 12000 15000 dollars and a 100 percent excess profits tax. He proposed using every resource for victory and a social security framework, arguing such a policy would sustain morale and shape a new world, while seeking consent to conscription overseas.
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Bir Hacheim Evacuated As Libyan Front Shifts
British headquarters announced that under General Ritchie order the Bir Hacheim garrison was withdrawn during the night of June 10 11. Free French forces mainly comprised the garrison. The report comes as Allied actions unfold in North Africa with further allied movements and declarations from Ottawa and Victoria on related matters.
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