French purge urged as Gaulle-Giraud power struggle widens
Algiers dispatches describe a rift in French leadership over purging pro-Vichy officials. De Gaulle seeks immediate removals, Peyrouton cites unity, while Giraud backs a committee approach. Peyrouton’s resignation letter references de Gaulle as president of the executive committee.
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De Gaulle Purge List Reveals Unity Efforts In Algeria
Governor General Peyrouton offers to serve as reserve colonial infantry captain and transfer functions to Algeria. De Gaulle replies that Peyrouton becomes mobilized under the commander in chief of the Middle East. The purge also names Bois, Nogues, Michelier, and Bergeret amid rising Giraud tensions and a resumed committee session.
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Edsel Ford Estate Raises Questions About Stock Control
Edsel Ford's estate prompts debate over 41 1/2 percent holdings in his own name and inheritance tax provisions. Ford Foundation's stake and potential voting power remain unsettled as details about stock levels, funds to meet taxes, and trustees emerge. Immediate survivors include Clara Bryant Ford and Henry Ford II among others.
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Skin Soap Ad Claims Antibiotic-Like Skin Eruptions
A fragmented ad-like text promotes Black and White Skin Soap as an antiseptic stimulating remedy. The snippet mentions unnamed individuals and vague claims about skin eruptions and “directed” use, with unclear context and no verifiable details.
Republicans Seek Postwar Council On International Police Force
A proposed postwar council would limit members to those holding elective office or past party service. Senators Ball and Burton advocated delay, while Senator Austin joined the effort, aiming to shape a Republican policy before broader action. Reece described the group as middle of the road with no extremists.
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No-Strike Bill Sparks Battle Over Wartime Labor
A no-strike bill would bar strikes in government plants, require a 30 day cooling off period, and a secret ballot before strikes in war industries. It would empower the War Labor Board to subpoena witnesses, target John L Lewis, and require unions to file annual financial statements, drawing fierce pushback from Secretary Perkins and other officials who warn changes could endanger war production.
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Highest Mark campaign on UN supply lines and May sinkings
A DNB report from Berlin via AP notes 65 British and American merchant ships totaling 380000 tons sunk in May by Nazi submarines, a sharp drop from earlier months. Alexander cites growing Allied escorts and stronger weapons as the cause, while noting April imports were the highest since 1942 start.
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Pope Pius XI Urges Respect for Humanity in Air War
The Rome radio quoted Pope Pius XI addressing the college of cardinals on his name day urging belligerents to respect the laws of humanity in the air war. The broadcast was recorded by the Associated Press. He said that since the conflict began they have done all in their power to induce restraint.
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