U S Readies to Take Some British Ship Routes
The United States plans to assume control of select British shipping routes as part of a broader Atlantic patrol initiative. President Roosevelt met with Admiral King while Knox urged wartime ship production, stressing sea and air power as key to victory. Matson and American Pioneer lines expected to operate routes. Britain’s outside war zone operations stirring American concerns. In New York state a hunter faces a $50 fine for accidentally killing a domestic animal on a farmer's property.
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Dempsey
Britain
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Ernest J. King
Mr. Roosevelt
Knox
Navy Department
America
Maritime Commission
Matson Line
American Pioneer Line
Australia
New Zealand
Matson
New York State
First Moves Hinted in War Campaign Across Mediterranean
Reports from London say Britain contemplates bold steps in the Middle East and Syria while press and officials debate action amid rising threats to Palestine, Cyprus, and Suez. German and Vichy sources claim gains in Syria and losses in British shipping as a wider war outlook unfolds.
Night air activity limited over English Channel
The record notes scant air action across the English Channel with light German raids on English districts causing minor damage and casualties. No Royal Air Force bombers were observed over Germany.
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England
English Channel
Germany
Reform and Crime Board Acts Invalidated by Judge
Judge Womack ruled the Reform and Crime Board Acts unconstitutional for multiple subjects. He said the reorganization plan tied to the amendments also violates state constitutional rules and would dismiss the Thomas suit with no immediate effect on daily operations.
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Commission
Womack
Thomas
Highway Commission
Department of Highways
A. M. Suthon
Crime Commission
Giant pincers move in army games
The fifth division from Fort Custer and the 30th from Fort Jackson pushed 40 miles northeast as the Blues faced a 25 mile line. The 27th from Fort McClellan moved ten miles to join the line. Advance under simulated fire continued with machine guns and 37mm guns supporting riflemen. Umpires will critique at 8 a.m. and Major General Smith will discuss with commanders.
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Fort Custer
Mich
Fort Jackson
S. C
New York National Guard
Fort McClellan
Ala
Frederic H. Smith
VII Corps
Doorn Holds End of Kaiser Wilhelm II as Exile Ends
The exile Kaiser Wilhelm II dies after a long illness at Doorn. Plans for funeral rites include Doorn administration buildings and Cecilienhof as centers of tribute with German generals traveling to the Netherlands. Prince Friedrich Wilhelm and Louis Ferdinand feature among successors.
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Netherlands
Hohenzollern
William I
Berlin
Cecilienhof
Potsdam
Doorn
Hitler
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Wilhelm
Sitle
DNB
Reich
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Adolf Hitler
Prince Oscar
Prussia
Germany
Kaiser
Holland
Dream of Restoring Dynasty Never Realized
Wilhelm II died without achieving his dream of restoring the Hohenzollern dynasty. He remained abroad after exile, followed German army successes, and never returned to Germany. He declined a 1940 return, kept plans quiet during his wife’s illness, and died May 25 after an intestinal illness. deeply religious, he had long prepared for death.
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Friedrich Wilhelm
Louis Ferdinand
Germany
Hitler
Hohenzollerns
Cecilienhof
Potsdam
Prince Wilhelm
Flanders
Oscar
Kaiser
Kira
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm
Henrietta
Franz Joseph
Poultney Bigelow
Malden-on-Hudson
New York
Wilhelm
Holland
Doorn
Doom
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Associated Press
Berlin
Wilhelm II
Adolf Hitler
Netherlands
Hermine
Hohenzollern
First Aid Class to Start Tonight at Red Cross
A Red Cross first aid class begins tonight at 809 College Avenue with a Wednesday 7 p.m. session. The Ouachita Parish chapter will accept registrations through Friday, the final day, with full information from the Red Cross office at phone 1357.
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Red Cross
College Avenue
Ouachita Parish
Postpone O. E. S. School to June 26
The school of instruction for district No. 4 of the Order of the Eastern Star has been postponed due to illness of grand supervisor Mrs. Ella Paine. Plans now call for the session to coincide with the visit of the grand matron on June 26.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Ella Paine
Livingston Men To Arrive Here Thursday Noon
Local event draws multiple community figures and business names listed as supporters. Contributions to the cause continue to be received as arrangements set for Thursday noon arrival.
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Livingston
Noe Faces Court Amid Louisiana Political Scandals T
Noe, allied with Senator Long’s circle, declared innocence of federal charges as he prepared for a court appearance. He helped Governor Jones in the Democratic primaries against Earl K Long after being eliminated in the first primary. Boundary notes cite stream channels as not changing with manmade shifts.
Labor dispute parley flags possible strikes across unions
The northern group warns a strike may occur if wages lag elsewhere as U A W and IWA discuss a North American Aviation plant dispute in California and Puget Sound lumber camps face a nine cent wage demand. IWA seeks 75 cents hourly plus vacations and hiring hall. (continued) The Great Lakes Steel stoppage in Detroit alarms defense officials with a seven cent wage rise and paid vacations while a tri state teamsters strike threat looms for June 5 under Hoffa leadership.
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United Auto Workers
Inglewood
Calif
North American Aviation Corporation
C. IL. O
Puget Sound
International Woodworkers of America
Pacific Northwest
North American
Defense
Great Lakes Steel Company
Detroit
Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
Average Earnings Principle Retained In Excess Profits Tax
Washington June 4 The House Ways and Means Committee voted to retain the average earnings principle in the excess profits tax system despite a treasury proposal. The panel earlier backed a $3.5 billion tax goal and is urged to base future collections on profits to invested capital with a 10 percent maximum before levies apply.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
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Reform and Crime Board
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Hava Printing
Niagara
Aa Raat Equipment Co
Sam Rubin
Sherwin- Williams Paint Company
Prophit
Harry Silverstein
E. Jack Selig
Ed Seymour
Standard Office Supply
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Shep Girault
H. K. Touchstone
Gordon Cummings
Joe Cascio
Spatafora’s Pharmacy
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S. J. Williams
Monroe Central Trades and Labor Council
Ouachita National Bank
Simmie Heninger
Joe Kusin
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