Public Interest to Decide Hess Report Timing
London May 15 The Prime Minister Churchill told lawmakers he would report on the Rudolf Hess incident at the first opportunity, guided by public interest. He noted the German airman identity would be established from available evidence, and emphasized the urgency of clarity amid the mystery.
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Germans Land Planes on Syrian Bases Route to Iraq
Reuters reports that German planes landed at Syrian bases four days earlier with 16 more to follow, carrying military experts and technicians. British air raids were alleged on a Syrian airfield, while German aircraft reportedly moved toward Iraq from the French Mandate.
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Middle East
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Hitler silent on Hess flight still in Scotland impact
Nazi spokesmen said Hitler for the time being will probably not address the German public about Rudolf Hess's dramatic flight to Scotland. The comment came as Berlin reported no further statements from the führer on the matter.
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Churchill cites a German threat and shifting certainty
The remark notes Churchill expressing skepticism about new information before a deputy fuhrer’s fate became clearer. He says he arranged verification by contacting a deputy who spoke fluent German, and the German announcement then confirmed the danger to Scotland. The piece hints at ongoing news continuation on Page Three.
United States Liner Aranhattan to Become Army Transport
Transport status for the 24,289 ton United States liner Aranhattan, charted by the war department, with first voyage as an army transport planned for June 18 after repairs from January grounding off Florida. It will carry about 2,060 soldiers and join sister ship Washin gton, already serving as a transport.
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United States war department
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Washinsion
Aiarch
A Shark in the Boast Mr Churchill and His Cigar
A report recounts two shark incidents near Palm Beach Queensland where sailors narrowly escaped. One man was pressed by the shark's nose inches from its jaws while another fell overboard and clambered back aboard to sever the fin. The piece notes shark fishing often ends tragically with fatalities and cites past losses near Melbourne and New Zealand.
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Hess Captor Declines Reenactment for Hess Film
Scottish farmer David McLean refused Wednesday to reenact his part in Rudolf Hess's capture for newsreel men. A cameraman planned to return later but McLean said it would disrupt his work and drew chalked messages reading Hang Hess on Glasgow walls.
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David McLean
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Hess
Bevin calls Hess a murderer over flight to England
London reports Labor Minister Ernest Bevin stated he believes Rudolf Hess flew to Scotland with Hitler’s knowledge. Bevin condemned Hess as a murderer and said he would not be deceived by the stunt, likening it to tactics used by totalitarian leaders and Communists. He criticized those who harbor such fantasies about England and noted Hess’s alleged role in German political repression.
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Ernest Bevin
Rudolf Hess
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Hitler
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Hailer
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England
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South Alberta Regiment Parades Through Vancouver
The South Alberta Regiment, stationed at Nanaimo for seven months, paraded through Vancouver yesterday. Nanaimo citizens gave a warm sendoff as the unit left the camp for a boat departure, escorted by the band of the Lincoln and Welland regiment, recently arrived from eastern Canada for summer training.
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Canada
Recruiting Plans Discussed in Alberta District Calgary
Staff officers of the local military district will meet with the district officer commanding and the district recruiting officer this afternoon to discuss plans for the big recruiting campaign that will get under way across Canada within the next few days.
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ALBERTA
CALGARY
Canada
Petain Calls on France to Follow Him Toward Future
Chief of State Marshal Petain urged unoccupied France to follow him without mental reservations as negotiations with Germany limit the path to the future. He said France can endure and rise above defeat to maintain world rank as a major European and colonial power. The speech framed the talks as a test of public discipline and resolve amid ongoing German-French discussions.
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France
Marshal Petain
Petein
Hivier
Jean Darlan
Darlan
Germany
Social Credit to Name Candidate in Edmonton election
May 15 Edmonton Alberta Social Credit League president Jorgenson announced at a meeting with Premier Aberhart and district directors that the party would nominate a candidate for the June 2 Edmonton East federal race. Three nominees will enter before a selection committee makes the final pick. the candidate will run under the Social Credit New Democracy banner for easy voter recognition. The league had considered Mrs. Cora Casselman but shifted when A A MacLeod's name surfaced from Toronto.
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Josh Lee
Oklahoma
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Donald Gilchrist
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Raymond
From Lipstick To Bomb Fuses
BUFFALO N Y May 15 7 Toni lipstick to bomb fuses was the course of one factory from a unitary contract a defense clinic here heard last night Col Ray M Hare of the war department cautioning some possibilities of plant conversion added A mouse rap firm converted its production of springs for army folding cots A bird cage manufacturer converted his production to fuses A coffin maker converted his to aerial bombs
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N.Y
Col Ray M. Hare
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Senate OKs bill to seize idle foreign ships in U S
The Senate approved broad legislation granting the president power to take over foreign ships idle in United States waters. The roll call vote was 59 to 23 and the measure was sent back to the House for amendments. Continued on Page Five.
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United States
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Plenty of Room For Jonah
Philadelphia May 15. A scientist answered yes a whale could have swallowed Jorah. Dr Eugene Marmilliian Kerl Geilins of the University of Chicago crawled through the enlict of a dead whale. He called the trip slimy but noted there was plenty of room.
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Jorah
Eugene Marmilliian
Kerl Geilins
University of Chicago
Mr. Geillines
Peace River Seeding Progress Report May 1
Wheat crops show strong growth in parts of the Peace River region as of May 1. The crop report from the Wheat News shows seedings completed and yield prospects rising, with 160¢ noted in early reports.
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PEACE RIVER
EDMONTON
Parliamentarian News Bulletins Ottawa Defence Tax Debate
Ottawa May 15 Conservative House Leader Hanson opposed increases in the national defence tax as the Commons resumed committee of Ways and Means. The tax was raised from two to five percent and from three to seven percent and Hanson argued many payers lack regular income or steady salaries. Finance Minister Tisley noted opposition to last year’s income taxes and pressed Hanson on sales tax. Hanson resisted, warning against larger levies while acknowledging budget needs.
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Hanson
house of commons
Gay
Tisley
Transportation tax relief for military on leave announced
Ottawa report says Fares of soldiers sailors and airmen on leave will be exempt from the transportation tax under the budget announced in the house of commons by Finance Minister Wesley. The measure aims to ease travel costs for military personnel.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Wesley
house of commons
G M Strike Postponed Across GM Plants
Detroit reports operations halted in four GM units at Flint as strike postponements are announced. Up to 35060 workers in Chevrolet Buick and two Fisher body plants affected. union officials say workers were unaware of the postponement and preparations are made to return to work. Washington reports R J Thomas of UAW calls all General Motors workers to return to afternoon shifts. 24 hour postponement of the nationwide strike by the national defence mediation board is announced.
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Flint
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Buick
Fisher
TAS.W.CIO
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R. J. Thomas
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C.T.C
General Motors Corporation
United States
Australian loan oversubscribed
The British Broadcasting Corporation reported that Australia’s £35,900,000 loan, about $125,390,000, has already been oversubscribed and will soon close.
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LONDON
British Broadcasting Corporation
Australia
Vichy says R A F attacks French trawlers off Croix Island
Vichy sources claim a British plane attacked two French trawlers fishing near Croix Island, sinking one and damaging the other. London had no immediate comment. Also reports Mussolini’s paper boasted of Middle East attack plans and renewed RAF raids on Benghazi with hits on railway, military buildings, and docks.
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