Outcome of war hinges on drive in northern France
By DeWitt Mackenzie. The second phase of Hitler’s blitzkrieg in northern France could decide the war. If the French and British can blunt the assault and hold, Allied reorganization and reinforcements may turn the tide. if France falls, Britain faces a grim path and Germany may secure continental dominance.
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Friendship near between three powers eyed by Soviet source
A Soviet source said military cooperation with the Allies is unlikely in the near term while Britain and Russia might find common ground in other areas. It stressed Russia’s focus on internal affairs and warned that friendship cannot be bought with concessions. Soviet circles hailed Sir Stafford’s ambassadorial appointment as a diplomatic win signaling Russia’s growing influence.
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Britain
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Study Tax Base Broadening Act Debated by Congress
The measure would keep its provisions on the statute books until Congress acts. Committee Chairman Doughton noted five year provisions would apply to all levies including excise tax increases. The plan aimed to add 3 to 4 billion dollars to the federal debt for defenses, with Republicans pushing for a broad revision of revenue laws and an extended congressional session.
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Doughton
North Carolina
Peiping airport to become largest in China hub plan
Japanese planners view Peiping civilian airport as too small and aim to convert it into China's biggest air hub in north China. American aircraft firms briefed that current plants could produce about 15,000 planes per year without expansion.
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New Blitzkrieg Opens Vast French Front Across Somme
German forces launched a massive dawn assault from Laon to Abbeville, with Stuka bombing and heavy artillery targeting Amiens and the Ailette canal. Paris warned Paris could be the main objective while Reynaud vowed France would fight to the end with Britain for liberty.
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Dunkerque rescue fleet medal proposed in Commons
Allied forces push to open the railway into Sweden from the German held stretch as Narvik remains under allied control. In London a proposal for a special medal honoring Dunkerque rescue fleet crews was raised in parliament by Ellis Smith.
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New Attacks on Paris Signal German Offensive Aims
Telefrance reports the German offensive directs toward the lower Seine and Paris. Paris loses cable contact with the United States while wireless remains available. no immediate explanation given for the disruption.
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Three French Generals Reported Captured in Dunkirk
The German news agency DNB reported from Dunkerque that three French generals were among 40,000 prisoners taken with the fall of the channel evacuation port yesterday. The capture included cannons tanks and other war material though exact quantities were not estimated.
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Air Force expansion planned to meet future needs
Sir Archibald Sinclair told the house of commons that the flying and training organization of the royal air force is being expanded on a considerable scale to meet all further requirements.
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G O P Meeting Weighs Spectacle At Philly Convention
In Philadelphia officials sift proposals for the Republican national convention including a 4000 pound bronze liberty bell replica and a mechanical elephant. Other ideas include a live elephant and a Roosevelt impersonation, all shot down as too costly or impractical.
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Lochner recounts German air and tank blitz near Lille
The report describes Stuka dive bombers and Messerschmitt fighters pummeling French armor as 20 ton tanks explode in streets. Destruction escalates near Enclos Lille with soldiers, grenades, and personal letters scattered amid the ruin and wreckage.
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Admiral Warrender says nine British hospital ships bombed
Sir Victor Warrender told the commons that nine British hospital ships have been attacked by Germans despite their markings. He cited the Atlantis as bombed five times in Norwegian waters.
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Paris Primary Schools Closed After German Bombing
Paris announces school closings in response to the German bombing that killed children. Schools will begin closure this Saturday as officials confirm the decision.
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Jones Returns From Capital Plans and Defense Talks in Louisiana
Governor Jones in a trip to the capital outlined Louisiana's post dictatorship support for the defense program. He met with Assistant Secretary Louis Johnson and General Marshall detailing west Louisiana maneuver territory and offering lakeshore development and an adjacent airport for training. He proposed keeping capitol offices, securing $2 million equipment for national guard anti aircraft units, and studying a 70 mile canal from New Orleans to the Chandeleur islands.
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Bastrop Socials Record Guests and Visits
Bastrop residents hosted relatives and friends from Natchitoches and elsewhere during last week. Visitors included Simmons Thomas Sylvan Friedman and John Smith from Natchitoches, and the Spencers from Borger Texas. Families traveled to Springhill West Virginia Pennsylvania Alexandria Baton Rouge and LeCompte for visits and summer plans.
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Theater leader to leave Monroe Little Theater
Fred Fudickar announces Louis Guerriero will depart as Monroe Little Theater director. Plans seek a new director and a 1000 member drive. board slate includes Sue Hefley and others. Also mentions fall play selections and ongoing leadership changes in a period voice.
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Monroe
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Henry Haas, Jr
Gene Daspit
Leon Titche
Dorothy Calvert
Mary Bergevin
Humble Oil Drills Fresh Water Well in Galveston Bay
Humble Oil and Refining company drilled a water well five miles out in Galveston bay to supply fresh water for steam boilers during an oil test in the bay. The report notes fresh water is easier to obtain than desalinating bay water.
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