Bombing and diplomacy swirl as Axis pressure grows
Italian bombers reportedly hit Gibraltar as Axis forces aim at Britain's Mediterranean fleet. In Madrid, Raeder's saving of Bismarck sailors is disclosed. Japanese envoy Yoshi zawa calls Dutch proposal disappointing after 90 minutes of talks.
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Great Rock
Gibraltar
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Alexandria
London Radio
Alex
Tribute to Lou Gehrig Reflects True Character and Modesty
The piece reflects that Gehrig earned universal, sincere tributes not for fame or wealth but for his decency and gentleness. It contrasts his quiet greatness with others who receive less moment in death, noting his frugality and lack of showmanship as defining traits.
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Lou Ge@hrig
Lou
Gehrig
Suffering if reform law ruled invalid
New Orleans June 6 The welfare department chair Henican says declaring the state reorganization plan unconstitutional would cause hardship to helpless citizens served by the Department of Public Welfare The amicus brief notes the department would be demobilized and federal aid would be cut as the act is nullified.
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New Orleans
State Department of Public Welfare
C. Ellis Henian
Department
Louisiana Supreme Court
Earl R. Graham
Supreme Court
Ames D. Womack
Henican
Roosevelt signs ship seizure bill
President Roosevelt signed legislation allowing the government to seize and operate about 80 idle foreign ships in American waters and ordered the maritime commission to implement the act. He did not specify how many ships would be seized or which would be taken first. Foreign vessels in U.S. harbors include 35 Danish, 14 French, two German, two Estonian, 25 Italian, one Lithuanian, and one Romanian. the French liner Normandie is among them.
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Roosevelt
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Maritime Commission
Iso
Eevee
Rench
Luxry
Pride of Once
New York
Senate panel backs 27 age deferment in draft act
The Senate military affairs committee approved an amendment to defer induction for men past 27 under the selective service act. The 5 to 3 vote supported by Sen Gurney and Johnson, while chairman Reynolds and Sens Hill and Kilgore opposed. Brigadier General Hershey urged making 27 the top limit.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Reynolds
North Carolina
Hill
Alabama
Kilgore
West Virginia
Selective Service Bureau
Gurney
North Dakota
Johnson
Colorado
Holman
Oregon
Thomas
Idaho
Bridges
New Hampshire
Senate Military Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
M1 Safety Record Highlights Year Figures
The year to date shows 22 accidents compared with 198 last year. Personal injuries total 31 this year versus 33 last year and deaths are 1 this year against 4 in the prior period.
James Roosevelt May Tour England
Captain James Roosevelt is expected to arrive in England Monday as a United States marine observer. Observers note the U S has only one marine observer in London and speculate a tour of duty may follow after Roosevelt left Cairo Sunday with Major Gerald Thomas following visits to Chungking and a three week inspection of British forces in the Middle East.
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James Roosevelt
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Cairo
Gerald Thomas
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Chungking
Middle East
Balance Seen This Year For State Budget
Baton Rouge sources predict the state budget will balance for the current year with cash deficits postponed. The state board of finance plans to call in unexpended balances to finish the period without a deficit, aided by 13 months of tax collections and higher than expected revenues.
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New Orleans
Officers propose live ammunition in mock wars
Camp Hunter Liggett California June 6 Army officers discussed informally the use of a little live ammunition in mock battles to teach soldiers caution. They argued that even a tiny real bullet could make troops fight realistically, with few or no casualties expected, yet the lesson could be devastating if lessons are learned too late.
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Hunter Liggett
Calif
Roosevelt May Move to Halt Strikes Amid Defense Crisis
President Roosevelt faced questions about invoking unlimited emergency powers as 52,800 defense workers idled in labor disputes. The mediation board proposed a $7 daily wage and 10 days paid vacation for coal miners and pressed the auto and aviation strikes for further talks, while northern timber unions and North American Aviation faced renewed calls for settlement.
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White House
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California
Defense Mediation Board
Stephen Early
O. M. Orton
International Woodworkers of America
Pacific Northwest
Labor and Industry
Mediation Board
C. I. O. United Mine Workers
Woodsmen
United Automobile Workers
North American Aviation Corporation
Governor Jones to Reveal Big News in New Orleans
Governor Sam Jones is slated to discuss state finances at 9:30 PM on WSMR New Orleans. The announcement promises big news as critics claim the state runs in the red by 500000 dollars monthly and urge a special legislative session.
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New Orleans
Sam Jones
WSMR
Joe T. Cawthorn
Proposals for Joint British American Citizenship and Allied Council
Former War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha urged recognition of common citizenship among Britain, the empire, and the United States and proposed a single allied council to direct industrial effort. He spoke in Edinburgh criticizing Crete defense as a disaster and warned of recurring defeats and poor preparation. He argued for expert-driven, unified planning akin to wartime coordination.
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Belisha
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Hore- Belisha
Millions Face Oil Shortage Amid War Strife
Washington reports millions of Americans could face oil and electricity shortages as wartime demands strain supplies. Secretary Ickes pressed the Maritime Commission to assess how many foreign ships taken over in American ports could move oil, noting eight idle tankers of German Italian Danish and French registry.
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East
Ickes
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Maritime Commission
Patrick starts one man parade in protest at White House
Rep Patrick of Alabama stage a one man protest outside the White House peeling Irish potatoes. He carries a sign challenging appeasers and peace marchers while debating reporters about majority views over the American Peace Mobilization presence.
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Washington
Patrick
Alabama
White House
French Ask Stern Defense Of Syria
The World Today reports President Roosevelt blocks peace talks as German propaganda spreads in the United States. British wants decisive action in the Middle East as German raids hit Alexandria and air raids alarm London.
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Hull
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Middle East
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New Hospital to Open July First in Monroe
The FE A Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe will open July 1 with Dr Melville W Hunter as acting superintendent. James Snee, state Institutions superintendent, said equipment installation nears completion and a public inspection will be announced soon for northeast Louisiana residents to view the new facilities serving the sick. Snee on Friday completed a building check and toured the facility before heading to Baton Rouge.
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Monroe
James Snee
Louisiana
Snee
Melville W. Hunter
Baton Rouge
Grace Wynne Held in Orleans Pending Removal
Mrs Grace Wynne a 49 year old divorcee is jailed in New Orleans on charges of killing the second wife of her former husband John A Thompson She is held awaiting removal proceedings from Kansas City where she faced a July 13 1934 murder charge She operates a flower shop in New Orleans and was arrested after failing to appear for trial in Kansas City
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United States Attorney's Office
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Thompson
Secretary Hull Statement Against Helping Germans
In Vichy France the foreign office spokesman says Washington misreads France’s needs in a difficult moment. Marshal Petain’s government calls for stern defense of Syria while weighing Secretary Hull’s view that cooperation with Germany harms other nations. Vichy authorities in Africa, including General Weygand, respond to the U.S. stance.
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Hull
Germany
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Associated Press
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Syria
Africa
Maxime Weygand
Visiting Army Marches Back to Camp Livingston
Monroe welcomes 120th field artillery soldiers from Wisconsin as they depart after three weeks of war games and a warm stay. Brigadier General William Wood and Colonel Jim Dan Hill praise Monroe's hospitality while soldiers express thanks and a hint of pride for the community.
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120Th Field Artillery
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William Wood
57Th Field Artillery
120Th
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H. H. Benoit
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Louis Chevrolet Dies Pioneer Auto Designer in Detroit
Louis Chevrolet, renowned motor car designer and early racing driver, died at his home in Detroit after years of ill health and retirement. He built the first Chevrolet with William C Durant in 1911 and the firm joined GM in 1915. Burial is planned in Indianapolis next Tuesday.
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Stutz Automobile Company
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Three Fliers Killed in San Diego Midair Collision
Three naval air crew members were reported killed when planes from a heavy cruiser collided in midair near San Diego on June 6. The crash occurred during routine operations and prompted an investigation by Navy authorities.
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San Diego
Calif
Roosevelt says Winant brought no peace terms from England
President Roosevelt charged German propaganda with shaping Nazi and Fascist messaging in the United States. He cited two Berlin orders aimed at Nazism and Fascism here to denigrate Britain’s war stance and spread a scare that peace talks were underway. He warned Americans duped by German sources.
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Roosevelt
John G. Winant
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Winant
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Futhermore
Retreat proves harder than attack in Tennessee war games
In a mid-Tennessee exercise the 55 000 strong Seventh Army Corps Blue unit learned retreat is tougher than offense as the simulated Red force held a stronger line. Brig Gen Donald Robinson noted withdrawing an army mirrors a boxer covering up while the opponent throws punches as Blues face a difficult reverse.
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