Britons Defend Crete as Axis Pressure Grows
British and German formations clashed over the eastern Mediterranean as Crete's fate looms. Observers say Crete’s defense could influence Suez, Malta, and Alexandria while Axis moves threaten Egypt and Libya. Reports note bombing near Sfax and shifting British imperial reorganization amid the Middle East squeeze.
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Suez
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Alexandria
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Middle East
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Liopve
Libya
Egypt
Malta
Cyprus
Gibraltar
Spain
Spanish
Morocco
Cemagen
Germany
Drang Mach
Mareh
Syria
Turkey
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Pure-Bred Pigs Awarded 81 Farm Boys And Girls
Eighty-one farm boys and girls from nine northeast Louisiana parishes were awarded pure-bred pigs by Sears Roebuck and Company at an Ouachita Valley Fair grounds meeting. Wisenbaker, Sears manager, and agricultural officials announced awards to 4-H participants and their parents attended a barbecue. Names of winners span Ouachita, Richland, West Carroll, Morehouse, Franklin, Jackson, Claiborne, biennial parishes, with several missing.
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Sears. Roebuck and Company
Ouachta Valley Fair Grounds
Wisenbaker
Sears
Mirik
Wisen- Daker
Girbeir
Fair Grounds
W. Davis
A. S&s
Eureke
Percy Meachun
Downsville
Bobtie Kilpatrick
Lepine
G. W. Parson
Cnemiere
Fichland Parish
Oscar Crosser
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G. W. Hagen
Fuqua
Alton Bord
Deth
Reland Traweek
Mangnam
Luther Ker
Archibald
George B. Franx
Guy Alexander
Bridget Calynn
Oak Grove
Cerral White
John A. Sanders
Nelson Townsend
Milford Huff
Partenes
Iraq shifts toward end of conflict amid British action
A chaotic wartime report traces Iraq turmoil as British forces intensify bombardment near Baghdad while a provisional government seeks armistice. German links questioned as Crete defense reshapes Arab tensions and Iraqi resistance folds under external pressure.
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Zaki
Grand Moin
Hay Amin Huse
Fritz Grobdba
Iraq
Arabia
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Baghiac
Rashidi
Rashid Ali
Areb
Baghdad
Lebanon
Guburos
Sei
Yongs Sebhoul
Une
Barra
Rashid
Rathi
Cairo
Onecoun
Thesu
Aeround
Ickes Gets Oil Regulation Job
President Roosevelt appoints Harold Ickes as petroleum coordinator for national defense to supervise oil policy and coordinate action across federal agencies, industry representatives, and transport officials. He will submit specific conservation and transport reforms, with officials noting uncertain enforcement power.
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Rowevelt
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Roosevelt
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Office of Price Administration
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White House
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Mer Ickes
Old Country
Losses Mount As Major Fire Ravages Warehouses
A large blaze swept through two eight story elevators and a seven story warehouse in midtown Manhattan, damaging the Erie ferry terminal and a seven floor Mid Hudson warehouse. Police said grain and oil stocks were destroyed and a large loss was anticipated. Firefighters treated for heat illness and several workers injured as railroad cars and ferries were disrupted.
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Walter Cieciucm
Jersey Ciiv
All Jew
New York City
Coast Guard
Hudson
Jersey City
Eported
Erie Railroad
Hoboken
Union City
Weehawken
Raiload
Pennsylvenia Railroad
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E S
Hecker Four
W. OW. Black
Mile Road
Fort Hancock
Jer City
Pennsylvania
Tuesda
New York Harbor
Canton
Asylvania Railroad
Nort
Erie Ferry Terminal
Midtown Manhattan
Mid- Hudson
Leo Duffy
P. C. Hannon
Carscalien and Cassidy Grain Company
Mark Fallon
the Erie
Hannon
Erie
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Longest dam to rise at Santee in South Ca
The world's longest dam will be built at Santee dam in South California. When completed in 134 it will span eight miles. Conchas dam in New Mexico stands as its nearest rival at 26000 feet.
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Santee Dam
South
Conchas
New Mexico
Holiday Mishaps Claim 256 Lives
A nationwide tally lists weekend death toll by state with counts across traffic, drowning, trains and miscellaneous incidents. California shows 29 traffic deaths and nine drownings. New York reports 13 traffic deaths and three drownings. Missouri notes eight traffic fatalities and six drownings among others.
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California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Kentucky
Ing. Montane
New Jerse
New York
Nevada
Rationing Hits British Clothes Restrictions Expanded
British clothing rationing limits items including slacks stockings gowns and child suits with exemptions for workwear and suspenders. Stores halt Tuesday and close for Whitsuntide, coupons required and new rules aim to equalize access and address distribution changes from evacuation.
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