Robert H Jackson Seen as Roosevelt's Choice for Chief Justice
Attorney General Robert H Jackson, a forty nine year old New Deal regular, is widely viewed as President Roosevelt's pick to succeed Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. Hughes will retire July 1 for health and age, leaving the bench after 36 years. Other names discussed include Cordell Hull and Harlan F. Stone.
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United Press
Washington
Robert H. Jackson
New Deal
Roosevelt
United States
Jackson
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Harding
Hoover
L. Hughes
Congress
Cordell Hull
Harlan F. Stone
Coolidge
Son born after mother’s death in Ames
A son was born to Mrs. Leslie O'Brien at Mary Greeley Hospital just a half hour after the mother died. Police Chief W. J. Cure, her father, was in serious condition from a heart attack upon learning of the death. Neighbor Roger Williams suffered a slight stroke and was confined to bed. O'Brien, an electrician, and Cure, age 64, has served as police chief for 25 years.
AFL And Local Unions End Work Stoppage On Defense Projects
Strikes were halted as 17 AFL craft unions ordered members back to the Bethlehem shipyard in San Francisco, and 500 AFL workers resumed at the Indianhead naval housing project in Maryland. A Pittsburgh victory ended a 750 employee strike at C G Hussey & Co copper plant, delaying defense production briefly. The Bay Cities Metal Trades Council urged reentry, marking the first major breakdown in the seven Bay Area shipyards dispute since May 10. Continued on Page Two.
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American Federation of Labor
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Plant
San Francisco
National Defense Mediation Board
AFL
Naval
Indianhead
Pittsburgh
C. G. Hussey & Co
Defense
Bethlehem Shipyards
Mediation Board
Bay Cimes Metal Trades Council of
Bay Area
CIO
Axis Will Meet U. S. Intervention over War Threats
Rome reports Virgini Gayda, spokesman for Premier Melvin, warns that if Duce and Hitler press war, intervention by the United States could follow. The statement frames potential action as a response to aggression and asserts U.S. readiness across military and political dimensions. Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa troops in Camp Claiborne and Camp Bowie praised as healthy and well cared for, with veterans contrasting 1941 provisions to 1917. Governor Wilson, touring camps, mentions memorial events and troop depictions, confirming Iowa’s wartime support and morale.
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Reynolds Packard
United Press
Rome
Virgini Gayda
Bertin Melvin
Duce
Adolf Hi
Treett
Geade
Europe
Des Moines
George A .Wilson
Camp Claiborne
Camp Bowe
Tex
Iowa
Baton Rouge
Sam Jones
Tonat
Gorden
Holiar
MiLaren
Civierne
Cap Mey
Petain Holds Long Ministerial Council
Reported discussions centered on strategic plans as Marshal Philippe Petain presided over a lengthy ministerial council. General Weygand and Jean Francois Darlan participated, with decisions expected to impact Franco-German relations. Weygand’s Vienna stay was described as brief, with a return anticipated to North Africa after the talks concluded.
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Rovertn Afara
Prien
Jean Francois Darlaney Oamier
Weygand
Wiens Wall
Acre
Tetoore Boa
North Africa
Wreckage recovered in San Diego Bay plane crash
San Diego June 3. Airplane mechanic Lewis M McCannon died after investigators questioned him about the four motor bomber crash built for Great Britain by Consolidated Aircraft. FBI planned to inspect the wreckage once raised. Witnesses noted elevator trouble and possible jam, with sabotage suspicions from Consolidated.
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San Diego
Cal
Lewis M. McCannon
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
Great Britain
FBI
Consolidated
McCannon
San Diego Bay
William V. Wheatley
Chester
Plane makers pool plants for flying fortresses
Three manufacturers Boeing Douglas and Vega pool their facilities to produce flying fortresses in a boost that will enlarge four long-range bomber plants. The plan aims to assemble four-metered long-range bombers at Vega’s Burbank Lockheed unit Douglas Long Beach Boeing Seattle and Stearman Wichita facilities. Space at Wichita will rise to 1 704 600 square feet, quadrupling its area.
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Seattle
Boeing
Douglas
Vega
United States
Great Britain
Burbank
Cal
Vega Airplane Company
Lockheed
Liackout
Long Beach
Boening
Stearman
Wichita
British RAF Attacks German Forces in Northern France
The Royal Air Force reported evening raids over northern France as fighters pursued German troops and an armed trawler in the Channel. Patrols returned safely after the operations, with some aircraft lost or damaged and crews continuing to engage enemy positions.
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London
Air Mimistry
Royal Air Force
Fran
Stras
Rae Danters
Frase Swent
Cn Runnel
RAF Raids Berlin and Ruhr Docks in War Time Air Battle
London reports RAF planes attacked Berlin causing large fires in industrial districts and at Dusseldorf and Duisberg Ruhrort while docks at Ostend and St Nazaire were also bombed. Weather limited Berlin raid but high power weapons were used and heavy losses feared on both sides.
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London
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Air Ministry
Dusseldorf
Duisberg-Ruhrort Arca
Ruhr
Rhine
Ostend
St. Nazare
Dueseldorf
Ruhrort
Flags At Half Mast For Gehrig
Flags at half mast for Gehrig observed at Wertoc where mourners gathered and local officials issued notices. Community members joined in tribute as the city marked the baseball star’s passing with brief ceremonies and silent reflection.
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Gehrig
Iowans Lose Piraska 700 More Workers At Burlington
Fragmented report notes Iowans lose Piraska workers at Burlington with details about an airborne incident near Des Moines and Colfax. Pilot Akin and Kuntz are mentioned in connection with a small monoplane crash amid fog, flames, and a rescue attempt.
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Nepras
Burlington
Ocanto
Nes
Roecert Akin
Des Moines
Bet Kuntz
Colfax
Akin
Tua
Died as Result Auto Accident Near Local Plant
A 42 year old worker died and seven others injured in an auto accident at the facility. Witnesses described a collision that occurred when a vehicle swerved, striking several bystanders including children near the plant gates. Emergency crews responded, but the deceased and the wounded were pronounced at the scene.
Syria Strategy: Hitler Faces Tough Invasion Challenge
United Press reports that conquering Syria would pose a far tougher problem for Hitler than Crete. Long distances from Crete, limited Luftwaffe airfields, and Italian bases in the Dodecanese would hinder invasion. Britain’s naval and aerial constraints, plus the 500 mile distance, threaten feasibility despite possible troop transport.
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United Press
Syria
Hitler
Crete
Britain
Iic
Greece
Avis
Asia
Ieee
State Convention of Iowa Elks Held Amid Tight Schedule
The Iowa Elks convened in session with delegates addressing statewide charitable goals and youth outreach. Officials reported steady attendance and planned continued community service initiatives for the coming year.
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State Convention
Iowa
ELKS
Roosevelt Returns to Duties as War Powers Expand
President Roosevelt resumes duties at Hyde Park later, as he prepares to authorize the seizure of private property for national defense. He will confer with John G. Winant on Britain's war, sign a bill to take over nearly 100 foreign ships, and consider direct orders to the armed forces under the emergency proclamation. The legislative conference discussed requisitioning broad powers to seize real or personal property and other vital materials with War Department sponsorship.
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T. F Reynolds
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
John G. Winant
Great Britain
Britain
United States
Army
Navy
Legislatoe
War Department
Roose
Death of Lou Gehrig Recalls Long Baseball Career
A public notice marks the death of Lou Gehrig and recalls his long baseball career. Details mention services planned at a New York church and a final tribute in New York City with clerical participation.
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Lou Gehrig
Br Gforge Kirkley
St Ff
Loteseball
New York Fe
Poeale
N.Y Tre
Berlin Admits They Were Bombed
Berlin concedes bombardment impact after reported attacks causing damage and casualties. Officials confirm airstrike events, outline responses, and call for continued vigilance amid conflicting reports and wartime strain.
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Berlin
Des Moines Reception Center Event Summary
Des Moines center hosted a gathering with a stated capacity around 200 attendees, including several dignitaries and local figures. The event's purpose and exact activities are unclear from the fragmented OCR text.
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Ft, Des Moines
Evacuation of Crete Forces Surges to Egypt
British authorities report over 20 000 Imperial troops in Crete with more than 15 000 evacuated in four days. Evacuation used destroyers and cruisers under cover of darkness, with shore landings and transfers to ships off the coast. German reconnaissance and air attacks began early as the operation continued through daylight hours.
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Grattan McGroart
Aleaundna
Great Britain
Crete
Egypt
Germers
Tne
Vien
Admiral Bohm Reported Death by Own Action
fragmented report notes Admiral Bohm reportedly died by his own hand or action amid chaotic postwar tensions. mention of a feared aftermath and potential repercussions references unnamed associates and a secretive environment.
Three-Way Battle for the Syrian Country
British, French and axis forces face a tense standoff as Syria becomes a flashpoint. French cabinet sessions discuss defense of colonial empire while Vichy censorship hinders reporting. Berlin signals interest in Franco British tension and a possible axis push in the eastern Mediterranean looms, with Britain edging toward occupying Syria to block axis use.
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Harrison Salisbury Levee
Syria
France
Ger Maxime Weygand
North Africa
Charles DeGaulle
Vichy
Lordings
Berlin
Ger Id
London
Mediterranean
Virginio Gayda
France Will Defend Syria in Stand Off over Troop Reports
Berut June 3. French officials deny German troops have arrived in Syria and accuse British reports of creating a pretext for invasion. Gen. Henri Dentz asserts Syria will be defended with determination as British control of the sea near Cyprus is cited to block landings.
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Harold Peters
United Press
Berut
Syria
UPI
Henri Dentz
Tin
Latakia
Ther
Cyprus
Ans
Dertz
Germany
London Information Maven Drives Local Coverage
A fragmented district summary notes a push to improve public services and commerce. It cites officials discussing oath enforcement, farm matters, and signals a trend toward fuller reporting and community updates.
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