Westbrook Pegler on World War Entanglements and Germany
Columnist Westbrook Pegler argues Germany and Bolshevism are linked and blames Germany for Bolshevism in Russia. He criticizes Britain France and Italy, asserts Russia posed no military threat to the United States, and defends nonneighbor status with Russia while condemning Hitler’s regime.
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Hitler
Versailles
Stalin
Germany
Russia
Lenin
United States
Charles Lindbergh
Britain
Italy
Strike ends in San Francisco shipyards after walkout
Machinists who had been on strike since May 10 return to work across 11 shipyards and drydocks in the San Francisco Bay area under a coastwide master contract paying 1.12 dollars an hour with time and a half for overtime. The walkout involved 600 CIO members and followed earlier action by 1,100 AFL machinists. Negotiations on wages and a union shop continue.
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Associated Press
Defense
San Francisco Bay Area
A. F
United Automobile Workers
Electric Auto Light Corporation
Port Huron
Mich
Navy
White Motor Company
Cleveland
Richard E. Reisinger
Grain Processors’ Union
A. FP. of L
W. K. Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Foreign flag steamer torpedoed carrying U.S. Marines
The navy confirmed that a foreign flag steamer carrying American marines to London was torpedoed. No figures on loss of life were released at this time.
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Washington
Navy
London
Panzer forces push toward Moscow along Baltic to Smolensk
German panzer columns reportedly reach near Smolensk as they trench through Russia’s defenses. Minsk and Libau captured, battles rage in Dvinsk and Murov districts with Russian counterclaims of stubborn fighting.
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Associated Press
Russia
Moscow
Lwow
Poland
Berlin
Minsk
Adolf Hitler
Smolensk
Hitler
Germany
Libau
Baltic Sea
DNB
Germsen
Red Army
Baltic
Rawn Ruska
Murmansk
Dvinsk
Luck
Paderewski Dies at 80 After Illness in New York
Ignace Jan Paderewski 80 renowned pianist and first president of the Polish republic died after a two day illness in a New York hotel. He had appeared publicly to aid starving Poles despite orders from his doctor and spent his final hours with his sister and aides present. Born November 6 1860, his fame placed him among Liszt and Rubinstein as keyboard masters.
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New York
Senate approves large labor and security supply bill
The Senate approved and sent to the White House the $1,195,935,780 supply bill for the Labor Department and the Federal Security Agency. The measure was $26,957,242 under budget estimates but $40,008,558 higher than last year's appropriation. A lingering House Senate dispute over $35,000,000 kept two other billion-dollar measures tied up.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
House
Hoover Seeks Peace Pack Urging No American War Entry
Former President Herbert Hoover outlined a seven point program urging aid to Britain and China without U.S. troops in war zones. He urged defense of the western hemisphere, congressional control of peace decisions, and a non interventionist path while promoting a just and permanent peace.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
America
Britain
China
Hoover
Congress
Russia
Fairbanks Widow Seeks Monthly Support Ruling
In Los Angeles a superior court heard protests from Douglas Fairbanks Jr and other heirs over widow Sylvia Fairbanks's $3,000 monthly allowance from the actor's estate. They argue estate value and British holdings necessitate reduction to $1,000, noting $45,000 already paid and her rent-free Santa Monica home.
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Los Angeles
Douglas Fairbanks
Sylvia Fairbanks
Lady Ashley
Fairbanks
Robert Fairbanks
Letitita
Lucille Fairbanks
Flobelle Burden
Mary Margaret Chapellet
Restraining Order Continued Against Crime Board
District Judge James D. Womack refused to set aside the temporary restraining order blocking the state crime commission and extended it while a motion for a temporary injunction proceeds. The case, brought by taxpayer plaintiffs led by James H. Morrison, targets the $500,000 agency amid Louisiana scandal probes. State officials attended. no police near the courthouse. State counsel plans an appeal to the supreme court.
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Baton Rouge
James D. Womack
State Crime Commission
James H. Morrison
Louisiana
Womack
Roosevelt dedicates library in Hyde Park amid democracy warning
President Roosevelt dedicates a new library in Hyde Park named for him. He cites democracy under attack worldwide and expresses unwavering faith in the people’s government as a symbol of resilience amid global conflict. The simple ceremony follows restrained rhetoric and reflects wartime anxieties.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
America
Hudson Valley
Europe
Twenty Two Natives Of Germany Are Among Group of Suspects
In New York on June three 7 of 29 arrested in the espionage sweep pleaded guilty today. Nineteen others including two technicians tied to bombsight work faced arraignment in Brooklyn federal court with bail set at 425000. Herman Lang and Everett Minster Roeder were named as accused German born and New York City draftsmen linked to bombsight manufacture.
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New York
United States
Brooklyn
Herman Lang
Johnson Seen Safe In Texas Senate Race
In Texas a close U S Senate race hung on ballot counts with Lyndon Johnson holding a lead over W Lee O Daniel as results from 116 of 254 counties showed Johnson ahead by about 4 600 votes. The appointed interim senator Andrew Jackson Houston died in Baltimore at age 87.
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Dallas
Tex
W. Lee O’daniel
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
United States
Representative Johnson
Unity
O'Daniel
Johnson
O’daniel
Gerald C. Mann
Martin
Morris Sheppard
Andrew Jackson Houston
Baltimore
Mammoth B-19 Bomber Set for Second Test Flight
The Douglas B-19, a 50 ton bomber worth $3.5 million, may fly again Wednesday under Major Stanley M. Umstead. Army crew tested it from Santa Monica to Big Bear Field, with plans for 30 hours of checks over six to eight weeks before potential non stop flight to Wright Field. If rejected, ownership stays with Douglas.
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March Field
Calif
Stanley M. Umstead
Umstead
Army
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Monica
Air Corps
Wrightfield
Dayton
Douglas Company
Typhoon disrupts Hongkong shipping and services
The typhoon from the Philippines cooled Hongkong today sweeping the coast with 92 mile per hour winds. It grounded two Chinese river steamers and disrupted shipping air service ferries and transit. A hut collapsed killing a Chinese woman and injuring four others.
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Hongkong
Philippines
Army to mobilize 21 year olds under new selective service plan
Selective service expects about 50,000 trainees a month in the last half of the year some from the 750000 men aged 21 who must register tomorrow. The system mixes new registrants with those enrolled last October to speed call up. A White House order fixes the national total at 900000 for the period.
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Washington
Army
Selective Service
Army High Command
White House
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Mayor Benoit Tidwell Back From Capital
Mayor Harvey H. Benoit and C. R. Tidwell returned from Washington with “important contacts” to seek federal funds for Monroe projects. They, along with Congressman Mills and Senators Ellender and Overton, heard favorable information and plans in confidence. Chamber official George Holland accompanied them to pursue leads, and Selman Field improvements were discussed with CAA officials.
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Harvey H. Benoit
C. R Tidwell
Washington
Benoit
Mills
Ellender
Overton
George D. Holland
Chamber of Commerce of
Monroe
West Monroe
Selman Field
CAA
motorists warned by safety council
The National Safety Council warned motorists to drive with extreme caution for the Fourth of July weekend as traffic deaths rise. Up to June 1, 1940, 13,760 people were killed, with 475 expected more during the three day mass exodus. 30 million cars on four billion miles.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Safety Organization
German invasion advances as Lwow Minsk fall and 220 miles to Moscow
Berlin reports German armies halved toward Moscow after capturing Lwow and Minsk. spearheads near Smolensk while Russian divisions, including 400000 pocketed near Minsk, face encirclement. France breaks relations with Russia. naval actions and air raids noted amid weather disruptions and Allied countermeasures.
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Berlin
Moscow
Lwow
Minsk
Smolensk
Baltic
France
Russia
Viipuri
Leningrad
Lithuania
Poland
Germany
England
Lord Beaverbrook
United States
Prostitutes Ordered Out Ahead of Army Maneuvers
Police in Monroe West Monroe and Ouachita parish announce that known prostitutes must leave town immediately ahead of forthcoming maneuvers. State Superintendent Steve Alford says army officials asked to clean up the area. Mayors Benoit Williams and Sheriff Coverdale confirm active notices and expected vacating of vice districts within 24 to 48 hours.
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Army
Monroe
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Steve Alford
Alford
Harvey H. Benoit
Harry M. Williams, Jr
Milton Coverdale
Robinson Pledges 100000 For U S O Charity
Hollywood June 30 Edward G Robinson pledged his entire salary from his next picture as a 100000 gift to the United Service Organizations. Edward Arnold chairman of the motion picture permanent charities committee disclosed the donation at a star show for USO in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Edward G. Robinson
Edward Arnold
Motion Picture Permanent Charities Committee
Robison
United Service Organizations
U. S
Louisiana Amendment Ruled Invalid by High Court
Baton Rouge dispatch reports Governor Sam Jones refused to answer a court subpoena while barricaded in his offices as state police guarded the capitol. Sheriff Newnam de Bretton said he would remove the governor if ordered and bring him before the district judge. The state supreme court later declared the reform amendment unconstitutional as part of Jones’ plan for state government overhaul.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Sam Jones
Newman de Bretton
State Crime Commission
Sherff
Statehouse
James D. Womack
Capitol
New Orleans
Louisiana Supreme Court
Pope Predicts Era of Peace After War
Pope Pius XII says world sufferings are divine punishment and predicts a new era of peace and hope after the current trial. He cites front line and civilian bombings, alluding to divine justice guiding mankind through wartime trials.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Holy Father
INL Safety Record Accidents and Fatalities Update
The INL reports year to date figures: total accidents 267 up from 223 last year along with 3 personal injuries this year versus 267 last year and 1 death this year versus 4 last year. A traffic rule states it is unlawful to operate a vehicle with obstructed front rear or side vision without a rear vision aid.
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