Mussolini Declares War as Italy Joins Axis with Germany
In Rome Premier Mussolini announced Italy’s entry into war on the side of Germany. Crowds cheered as Italians moved into France via the Riviera at about 6 30 p m local time. Embassies prepared to evacuate, with notes handed to British and French ambassadors. The move comes amid Hitler’s forces pressing Paris and signals a formal axis between Berlin and Rome.
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Albania
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Thrace
France Faces Potential Cabinet Move as Paris Pressured
June 10 dispatches report French leaders may relocate government as German forces press toward Paris. British broadcast quotes say French commanders claim mastery amid German fatigue. Istanbul reacts to Turkey pledging mutual aid after Italy enters the war. Paris stock market suspends trading as authorities consider shifting capital. distinctly reported where German numbers and a near Paris breach loom.
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Roosevelt to Speak on War at Virginia Commencement
President Roosevelt prepared a war era address at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Stephen Early said Mussolini’s declaration of war against Britain and France prompted the speech, with military aid to allies a possible topic. Major networks will broadcast from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. CST and a seven language international rebroadcast is planned.
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England Pours Its Strength in Fight for Paris
London reports fresh British forces landed in France as Allied withdrawals from Narvik shift focus to France. Churchill assures maximum support while German tanks reach the Seine and Rouen becomes a prime threat. King Haakon and government arrive in London as Britain plans mass evacuation of 120000 London children.
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Legislature Set For Busy Week Under Pressure
Louisiana lawmakers reconvene for a crowded week under Governor Jones pressure to move administration bills. Key actions include the 170 department reorganization plan, civil service reform, primary election changes, and a new fiscal code. The occupational license tax bill faces committee kill by administration forces amid wholesaler opposition to a sales tax provision.
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Louisiana
Sam H. Jones
Norman Bauer
Army strength hike clears House Committee approval
The House military committee approved increasing the regular army from 230000 to 400000 and allowed the president to call out the national guard during congressional recess for use or training in the United States or possessions. The guard amendment restricting mobilization to the western hemisphere failed 14 to 10 while the army strength vote was reportedly unanimous.
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Refugees Dock Safely in New York on President Roosevelt
In New York the liner President Roosevelt arrived with 723 passengers including 150 children from Galway after a perilous voyage. The ship ferried refugees fleeing the European war as the Lincoln and Washington follow with more evacuees, amid rough seas and water shortages.
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War at a Glance Across Europe and Nearby Regions
Italy declares war on France and Britain while offering peace to Greece and others. German forces push toward Paris as Britain sustains French defense. The Glorious sinks and troop reinforcements are ordered. Norway faces capitulation and mass movements. Soviet Russia resumes relations as Manchukuo border issues settle.
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Geographical position gives Italy war power
Italy's location and resources shape its war potential. The nation's geography places it landward between France Switzerland Germany Austria and Yugoslavia with sea access to the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Allied fleets threaten control of the sea while Italy relies on air power and a nine million soldier claim by Mussolini amid imperial aims near Suez and Gibraltar.
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Banister Joins Governor for Atlanta Governors’ Meeting
Governor Sam Houston Jones escorts Representative D. Ross Banister to the Southeast Governors’ convention in Atlanta to discuss securing war industries for Louisiana. They plan to return by afternoon plane. Carl McHenry was unable to attend due to urgent business in Shreveport.
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Shreveport
Russians and Japan sign border dispute settlement
Moscow reports a signed agreement settling the Manchoukuo Outer Mongolian boundary dispute that produced years of sporadic fighting. The pact ends fighting and shifts focus to Europe as Italy resumes diplomatic ties and new ambassadors head to Moscow. Frontier lines and location details remain unspecified.
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Derveoly Heads Louisiana American Legion Post
The Louisiana American Legion, at its 22nd annual convention in Shreveport, passed a resolution backing all aid to allies short of war and elected Chester P. Derveley of Alexandria as department commander. Governor Sam H. Jones spoke urging defense and Monroe Doctrine enforcement.
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Arden B. Smith
Oak Grove
Placide Dobbins
Bogalusa
J. Edward Cade
Abbeville
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Ponchatoula
Canada Minister Killed in Air Crash Near Newtonville
Norman McLeod Rogers Canada’s minister of national defense was killed when a Royal Canadian Air Force plane crashed near Newtonville Ontario while en route from Ottawa to Toronto to speak on the war effort. Three others also died in the crash.
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Hitler Warns Italy Of Victory Over Enemies
Hitler telegraphed King Vittorio Emanuele asserting Italy and Germany will prevail against England and France. In New York City Mayor LaGuardia broadcast to quell demonstrations for or against foreign powers, urging loyalty to the United States amid Italian descent residents.
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Secret war debate program disclosed for Commons
London report states a secret war debate in the Commons is planned for tomorrow with Lees Smith opening for the Labour Party. The item is part of continuing coverage on the ongoing parliamentary discussion.
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Commons
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Labor
Mussolini Announces Wartime Resolve in NBC Text
In a June 10 speech transmitted by NBC, Mussolini declares a decisive step toward war against Britain and France and the Western democracies. He frames Italy as defending frontiers and seeking free access to the seas, asserting 45 million Italians deserve open ocean access and vowing sacrifices for national honor and future.
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Swiss Arm For Eventuality Amid German Troop Moves
Swiss authorities kept Basel calm as German reserve divisions moved into the Black Forest and French artillery struck at Rhine forts. Shelling paused after an hour, with fires reported near Haltingen, Burgfelden, and Tulingen railroad access. The German force estimate ran into about 29 divisions in the border region.
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Leche Motion Set Tuesday Morning
Former Governor Richard W. Leche’s motion for a new trial in the mail fraud case is to be heard tomorrow morning in United States district court in Alexandria. He is expected to be sentenced immediately after.
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