Roosevelt Moves To Aid Allies With Expanded Armament Powers
President Roosevelt asked Congress for authority to dispose of surplus guns ammunition and warplanes by legal channels to speed deliver of munitions to France and Britain. He indicated old guns could also be turned in to support Allied needs as 75 millimeter guns see use against German tanks. The move follows a Navy note that 50 warplanes were returned to manufacturers for sale to Allied forces.
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Washington
Presdent Roosevelt
Congress
Navy
France
Britain
Roosevelt
Senate
Louisiana Legion Opens Twenty second Annual Convention
The Louisiana department American Legion opened its twenty second annual convention in Shreveport with a serious mood as delegates discussed world affairs. Department Commander Edwin L. Gladney urged a serious purpose while former Governor James A Noe called for patriotism and preparedness. The memorial service was led by Rev L L Prewitt and the gathering was chaired by Ernest Hawkins with welcomes from Marion Smith. Continued on page two.
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Shreveport
Louisiana Department of the American Legion
Legion
Department
Edwin L. Gladney
James A. Noe
Noe
L. L. Prewitt
Crowley
Ernest Hawkins
Marion Smith
Lowe-MacFarlane Post
Senate Votes Repeal Of State Governed Bar
The Louisiana Senate approved repeals of Huey Long era statutes. One bill ends the state governed bar and another creates a lawyers self governing bar under supreme court supervision. The vote was 29 to 3, with Senator E S Clements opposing. The session also saw bills to repeal a marriage wage ban and adjust grand jury procedures.
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Senate
House
Huey Long
Long
Bar
State Supreme Court
E. S. Clements
Gaston L. Porterie
Western District
Louisiana
Frank Ellis
Supreme Court
Earl K. Long
Eiseman Dies Local Real Estate Figure in New Orleans
Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. today in New Orleans for Meyer Eiseman a Mississippi native and a well known local real estate man.
Nebraska Valley Faces New Flood Threat Across State
The Republican River Valley and northeastern Nebraska brace as heavy rains push river crests along the Frenchman, Elkhorn and Plum Creek systems. See warnings for Beemer Sterling Wauneta McCook and Chariton as flood fears rise from 1935 levels and power dam failures.
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Omaha
Neb
Republican River Valley
Nebraska
Sterling
Holy
Colo
Imperial
Wauneta
Plum Creek
West Point
Beemer
Elkhorn River
McCook
Republican River
Charpion
Frenchman Valley
Telephone Company
Red Cross Surpasses Ouachita Parish Quota in War Aid
Ouachita parish Red Cross topped its $4,000 goal with $4,011.44 by noon and began planning a second campaign. Norman H. Davis condemned Paris bombing and urged adherence to civilian protection pacts. Local contributors listed include Monroe Farm Equipment and Camp Fire Girls memory of Mrs. Ed Haas. Washington announced plans to produce 12,000,000 more surgical dressings for European war zones.
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Ouachita Parish
Red Cross
Europe
E. C. Gibson
Norman H. Davis
National Red Cross
Paris
International Red Cross
Davis
Monroe Farm Equipment
Adams Cleaners and Dyers
Bruscato Grocery and Market
E. E. Sherrard
Sue Hefley
Presbyterian Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Beatrice Cretney
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
New Orleans Firm Fined at Capital for WPA Diversion Case
The American Heating and Plumbing Co Inc of New Orleans was fined 5000 dollars after pleading guilty to diverting WPA material and labor from Louisiana State University plumbing contracts. George Caldwell, ex LSU building superintendent, got two years in February for the same indictment. The government says kickbacks totaled 14089.14 dollars. charges against Archibald A. Marx were dismissed.
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New Orleans
American Heating and Plumbing Company, Inc
Louisiana State University
George Caldwell
Archibald A. Marx
War Bulletins From Front Lines And Naval Losses
London reports 29 German prisoners mainly naval officers aged 24 average with oldest 29. Berlin notes belief France shifts troops from Maginot to defend Paris and Le Havre in the Aisne Somme clash. London cites loss of the trawler Rusness with three killed and nine wounded. Paris notes General Prioux, who led the retreat at Flanders, possibly taken prisoner as no word since earlier reports.
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London
War Office Today
Berlin
France
Paris
le Havre
Berne
Switzerland
Admiralty
Rene Jacques Adolphe Prioux
Flanders
Prioux
Italian Vessels Ordered to Neutral Ports Amid War Fears
Italian ships were ordered to sail into nearest neutral ports as Rome signals possible entry into the European conflict. Consul General Vecchiotti heads to Washington for talks while Verrando notes ships are safe and crews may decide routes. Vecchiotti plans conference. several freighters expected on the eastern coast between Key West and Cape Hatteras.
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John A. Moroso
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Italy
High Seas
Associated Press
Italo Verrando
Rome
Geetano Vecchiotti
Washington
Verrando
Rex
Conte di Savoia
Roma
United States
Germany
Mussolini
Il Duce
Gibraltar
Spain
Key West
Cape Hatteras
Vulcania
Saturnia
Allied cannons threaten German tanks as front holds firm
Allied planes devastate German armored units while Weygand orders no withdrawal on the 200 mile western front. German bombers raid central France and English air defenses report continued pressure as France and Italy edge toward decisions on war. British reports of nerve in a diver’s attack and Mussolini's stance loom over Europe as observers note manpower shortages pushing defenses.
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Weygand
France
Berlin
High Command
London
United States
Somme
England
New York
Italy
Rome
Mussolini
Duce
Bern
Stiles
Turkey Faces Dilemma Over Mediterranean War Pact
Istanbul June 7 Turkey backs Britain and France under the mutual assistance treaty if the Balkans are attacked or a war in the Mediterranean is triggered by Italy. Turkish officials say they stand ready to fulfill obligations, while diplomats doubt Mussolini will enter if Germany appears lost.
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Edward Kennedy
Istanbul
Turkey
Britain
France
Balkans
Mediterranean
Italy
Mussolini
Il Duce
Germany
Three Mile Curfew Zone Created Between Sunset And Sunrise
London announces a three mile curfew for merchant ships around the United Kingdom from sunset to sunrise to deter a night invasion. Noncompliance may invite firing. The rule allows organized British convoys and coastal channels remain exempted for recognized passages. An admiralty communique outlines intent and exceptions.
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London
Admiralty
England
United Kingdom
Two Danger Points Develop In French Line
Allied Generalissimo Weygand's tank trap holds but reports two danger spots on the Somme coast near Abbeville. German flanks press the allies as Hitler’s reserves loom. Fierce fighting along the sea coast pushes the line toward the nv miles. Continued on second page.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
France
Hitler
Somme
Abbeville
Paris
Seine
Bautersstory
Berlin Waits In Vain For News Of Any Troops Advance
Berlin reports delayed word on Allied and German moves as Italy’s entry hangs on destroying the French air force and distracting Paris. German communiques say local advances near Paris are on schedule while Cherbourg and northern front actions draw heavy anti tank defenses. Italian shipping abroad has been ordered to neutral ports, prompting questions of war.
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Italy
Paris
Germany
France
Associated Press
Holland
le fomme-Alene Bettlefront
Seine River
Cherbourg
Harebor
Cnimen
Custor
Teton Line
New York
High Seas
Porta
Italo Vererando
Ike i
Citizens Begin to Leave Paris Front Proximity In June
Citizens begin to evacuate as fighting nears Paris with the front just over a mile away near Pariabee and Rue de la Pu ave. Local residents seek safety as authorities urge orderly departure and minimal disruption.
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Paris
Pariabee
Rue de la Pu
Producers Shot Woman Ally Saved in Paris Case
Paris dispatch reports German motion picture producer Frits Exner was shot this morning after a presidential pardon spared Swiss journalist Carmen Mary, a 14 year old accomplice, from execution. The two, arrested in October 1938 by French counter espionage, faced wartime charges.
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Frits Exner
Carmen Mary
Mile
Mary
France
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