Expected Heavy Oil Shipments To Britain Aid Shortage
Washington June 5 United Press reports a defense official says Britain faces a tight gasoline and oil situation but fast expanding U S shipments should ease the shortage. Britain has ample gasoline on hand yet seeks immediate attention. Harold L Ickes plans to reallocate tanker facilities to boost eastern seaboard oil flow. The Maritime Commission asks operators to release about 375,000 tons for national defense and the British pool, lifting total available tonnage to roughly 1,730,000 with 250,000 more needed to reach a 2,000,000 ton target.
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Sandor S. Klein
United Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
North Atlantic
Gulf of Aden
Britain
Aden
Defense
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Roosevelt
Maritime Commission
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
British Shipping Pool
Auto registrations rise 16 percent in Iowa
Des Moines June 5 — Iowa motor vehicle registrations show a 16 percent increase from 1941 for new passenger cars. James Allen, supervisor of rotor vehicle registration, reported that commercial vehicles including trucks and pickups are up 16 percent over the first quarter of 1940. Licenses issued for 3,999 new trucks compare with 3,373 at the same time last year, signaling strong industrial demand and regional growth across Des Moines and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ivo
James Allen
Rotor
Shadsman
Des Moines County
Burnington Shell
Ted
Train British Pilots In U.S. Begin Instruction
In Los Angeles 50 British youths start training in U.S. Army Air Corps planes as part of a 7,000 cadet program under lend lease terms. Capt L J Douglas-Martin says the United States provides equipment fuel and oil while Britain covers tuition and expenses. Training regions span six areas with the aim to reach 7,000 pilots by August, plus 1,500 more in a Miami navigation school.
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Los Angeles
Une
U.S. Army Air Corps
Ehance
Roxal Air Force
L. J. Douglas-Martin
British Air Commission
Washington
United States
Britain
Miami
Fla
London Admits Heavy Bombing In Allied War News
London reports heavy bombing by German attackers across the Midlands and southeastern coast. Bombs fell on London for the first time in 26 days, causing fires, structural damage, and fear of urban casualties as raids continued from multiple directions, with anti aircraft fire over the capital.
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London
England
Midlands
Channel
West Midlands
Deferment Proposal For Men Over Twenty Seven
Washington June a Deputy Director Lewis B Hershey of the selective service asks Congress to enact legislation permitting group deferments of all men who reach 27 by October 16, 1940. Brig Gen Hershey addressed the request to the Senate military affairs committee as Secretary Stimson said the army will release regulars, National Guardsmen, and selective service trainees valuable to civilian defense. Officials disclosed that 10 skilled craftsmen were approved and many more applications awaited.
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Washington
CPI
Lewis B. Hershel
Selective Service System
Todas
Congress
Hershey
Senate Military Ais Committee
Henry L. Stimson
Army
Owser Department
Stmseis
Petroleum Restrictions In Effect Soon
A report notes impending petroleum restrictions and storage concerns as officials discuss easing fuel use. The piece mentions household energy saving measures, daytime saving ideas, and regulatory steps aimed at reducing consumption. Officials consider broader daylight saving as a tool to curb demand and stabilize supply.
Winant Report Aims to Aid U S War Effort
Ambassador John G. Winant’s findings on Britain’s wartime experience are presented to help the U S fix flaws in armament and fighting organization. He plans a brief return trip to brief administration officials before resuming duties in London. The report notes similarities between U S and British re armament problems and seeks a coordinated defense effort.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
John G. Winant
Great Britain
Winant
London
Berlin
Roosevelt
United States
Des Moines architects named chief for state office block
On June 5 the firm of Tinsley McBroom and Higgins of Des Moines was chosen as chief architect for the proposed 1 650 000 state office building. Three associates Beuttler and Arnold Sioux City Hunter and Anthony Cedar Rapids and Harris and Weatherall Des Moines were named. A five member subcommittee will negotiate a contract.
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Des Moines
Tinsley, McBroom and Higgins
Beuttler and Arnold
Sioux City
Hunter and Anthony
Cedar Rapids
Harris and Weatherall
United Benefit Ife Insurance
Stomaha
Bankers Life Insurance Company
Des Moines Auto Accident Fatalities Reported
Des Moines man Theamas Lew 6 died of injuries after an automobile crash on a Des Moines street when struck by a passing vehicle. William Morris, riding with him, suffered broken ribs and other injuries. Authorities report the incident occurred near Des Moines.
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Des Moaines
Theamas Lew
Des Moines
Col- Aar
Here
Acarewell
I de Moines
Wiliam Morris
Moines
Sewell
Alka
Des
Tall corn contest at state fair opens to growers
Des Moines June 5. The Iowa State Fair offers 250 in rash prints for a national tall corn contest to be held Aug 20 29. Entries must reach at least 12 1 2 feet tall with judging set for Wednesday Oct 27. Ne Den Radda of Washington Ia wins with a 19 feet 3 1/2 inch stalk.
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Des Moines
Fair Board
Wes
Washington
Gibraltar under close watch as British reinforce fort
British naval and air reinforcements arrive at Gibraltar while a transport carries 1,500 civilian evacuees. Heavy air drills and gun practice mark heightened readiness near the western Mediterranean fortress amid concerns over potential attacks and supply routes to North Africa.
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Ree
U. S. Pat
United Fress
Syria
Cyprus
Libya
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
la Ea
Ark Royal
Farrous
North
Africa
Tion
Wheeler to Speak at Dubuque Rally
Senator Wheeler will address a Dubuque audience as part of a local gathering. The event is linked to an America First committee with Herbert Haupt listed as local president.
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Sen. Wheeler
Dubuque
D. Mont al
America
Herbert Haupt
Ne Loval
American Reporter Ordered to Leave Russia
John Scott, 29, an American newspaper correspondent for the News Chronicle of London, was ordered expelled from the Soviet Union by Saturday for allegedly sending systematically libellous dispatches. His wife and two children, Russian born, may accompany him. Ambassador Steinhardt and Sir Stafford Cripps sought to stay the expulsion or permit family travel. Scott had worked since 1932 as an engineer and writer for the New York Herald Tribune and the New Republic before becoming a foreign news correspondent.
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Moscow
John Scott
News Chronicle of
London
Russia
Scott
Philadelphia
Laurence A. Steinhardt
Stafford Cripps
United States
New York Herald Tribune
The
New Republic
Ws Chronicle
Last Ear
Basseches
Corres- Vienna
Neves
Weather report notes scattered showers and river rise
A cloudy day with few scattered showers reported near Decorah and Ottumwa. No rainfall measured in a trace at the Ottumwa weather station. The Des Moines river stood around five feet with water expected to fall later today. Reported stone drops and alerts accompany the brief update.
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Decorah
Ottumwes
Ottumwa
Dutead
British forces poised to strike Syria from Palestine
London June 5 British middle eastern forces stood in position around Syria. Gen Archibald Wavell believed his front strong enough to permit an extended fighting line. Officials said suppression of the Iraq outbreak and Italy's Ethiopia collapse removed misgivings about new operations. Reports of Wavell opposing action or a rift with Catroux were discredited. The Syrian frontier was open only on the Turkish side as a larger fleet gathered off the coast.
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Ay Wallace Carroll Ey
London
Syria
Archibald Wavell
Iraq
Ethiopia
Wavell
Istanbul
Georges Catroux
Catroux
Charles DeGaulle
Middle East
Warell
Caroux
Palestine
Iowa High School Athletes Association Adopts Amendments
In Des Moines on June 4 the Iowa High School Athletes Association approved amendments to its bylaws. The changes followed the ouster of executive secretary George A Brown, with a committee revising the rules and voting procedures. No further details were provided on the specific amendments or outcomes.
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Des Moines
George A Brown
Iowa High School Athlet Association
Charg
Coast Guard Transfer to Navy Moves Forward
A debated plan shifts Coast Guard duties into Navy control. Officials state service members will be repositioned to naval posts while preserving core guard functions. Public reaction includes questions about jurisdiction, funding, and training.
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Coast Guard
Navy
Reduction In Telephone Rates Washington FCC Action
The Feder Commission special telephon had rest totaling 45000 including 14000 used to become effete The American Test announced the etions after the FCC The FCC d charges on interstate daytime calls over distances more than 144 and less than 1520 miles would be reduced Some evening and Sunday rails distances also will be reduced.
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Washington
Feder
Commission
FCC
Maritime Commission invokes 1916 Shipping Act control
Warrington June 5 A P United Press report says the maritime commission invoked the 1916 Shipping Act placing itself near total control of the American merchant marine and shipbuilding industry. The act can bar transfers to foreign registry and prevent sales or charters to noncitizens without commission approval amid an unlimited national emergency proclaimed by President Roosevelt.
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Warrington
Maritime Commission
Roosevelt
United States
Drs
Relations With Vichy Strained in U S Debate
U P Diplo Wir reports President Roosevelt contemplates whether to set relations with the Vichy government. The debate centers on U.S. policy toward France and potential actions before any formal move.
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Winant
U.S
Vichy
Eredebier
Kuh
Diplo
Winant Plannne
Remeier
Seréor
Treatian
Army Appropriation Request Hits Record Level
James R. Shepley reports that the house appropriations committee seeks 9 309 492 dollars for the army starting July 1 1940 second largest single appropriation in history The measure 648 150 934 includes cash for 12 856 aircraft pushing production to 40 000 planes a year and authorizes Chief of Staff Marshall to spend as needed The unprecedented 25 000 000 dollar blank check aims to aid Marshall and the war effort as congressional defense sums rise to 43 115 051 142 for 1940 41 and 42 with lend lease and navy expansion referenced Continued on Page
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James R. Shepley Jess
UPI
Pike House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Airpla
Army and
Navy Air
George C. Marshal
Armatever
Marshall
War Department
Wealthy Reiley Finance Figure Curtis James Dies in New York
Curtis James, financier and reputed top wealth holder, died last night in New York. He was known as a yachtsman and big railroad site owner. His wife Eddy Pirsons James also died of heart disease. Funeral services set for Saturday. James had logged extensive American travel and helped plan major rail developments.
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New York
Curtiss James
Nigi
Harlin
Columbia Medical Center
Eddy Pirsons James
Aaron
Rnion
Nailroad and Co Seve
J ‘S
Supe Appard
Xhary Park
Fragmentary note on Franco Soviet relations and Vienna talks
Fragments reference French and Austrian diplomacy and possible parliamentary or court actions in Vienna. The text hints at when and how France engages with negotiations, mentions Nero era and a veiled light shed on conduct, but the readable material is inconsistent and unclear.
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France
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Cheon
Pesso
Vancouver
B. C
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Dublin
H.S.A
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Mets Sators
Nat
Reiley
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