Roosevelt freezes German Italian credits in US funds
President Roosevelt ordered a general freeze on more than a half billion dollars of German and Italian credits in the United States. The action edges toward halting looted assets and curbing subversive activity while offering general licenses for a list of neutral countries upon assurances their governments will prevent evasion. The move also sequestered invaded European nations and follows the sinking of the American steamer Robin Moor.
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Merriman Smith
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Treasury
Germany
Italy
Albania
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Danzig
Poland
French Reply To Sec Hull On Franco German Accord
In Vichy on June 14 French circles said Franco German collaboration is France’s own policy and rejected British intervention in Syria. A foreign office spokesman said Germany used Syria as a stepping stone and that German and Italian commissions may have sent seized French material to Iraq, while denying any base against British troops.
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Herbert G King
United Press
Vichy
Cordell Hull
France
Syria
Foreign Office
Hull
Iraq
Broods Over Killing Child Personal Crisis Report
Arthur Psrczek a 43 year old farmer from near West Liberty Iowa died by his own hand after despondency over a car accident that fatally injured Mary Elizabeth Fuhrmann the daughter of S K Fuhrmann of nearby town The coroner said Parizek brooded over the wreck and killed himself with a shotgun after filing the accident report law enforcement noted he had seen the girl riding a bicycle and she turned into his rear as he passed
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Town City
Arthur Psrczek
Near West Liberty
Mary Elizabeth Fuhrmann
S. K. Fuhrmann
Near Here
George D. Callabra
Johnson County
Parizek
Lone Tree
Don McComas
Auto production cuts approved for defense needs
Washington defense officials endorsed another war department request to curb automobile output to conserve materials. They warned an abrupt halt would throw thousands out of work, preferring a gradual cut from 1941 levels toward a projected lower production plan for 1942, aiming to keep idle machines from sitting idle.
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Washington
War Department
Robert P. Patterson
OPM
Williams. Knudsen
Defense
Planting Mines in New York Harbor Declared Practice
Washington reports Army officials clarified that mine planting in New York harbor from June 15 to September 30 is routine practice maneuvers. An Army spokesman said drills attract attention but do not indicate preparations against a specific danger. The statement follows Navy hydrographic office announcements.
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Washington
New York Harbor
Army
Navy Hydrographic Office
Hulls sharp note to the French widens US Vichy clash
Secretary Hull accused the Vichy regime’s Darlan Laval faction of plans to hand France to Hitler, while French ambassador Haye pushed back. The exchange signals worsening ties as US readies new diplomacy amid fears of a broader war. Roosevelt previously urged French people toward clearer loyalty.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
France
Britain
Cordell Hull
Vichy
Germany
Hull
Henri Philippe Petain
Gaston Henry-Haye
Henry Haye
Hult
Nevrnat
U. S
William JD. Leahy
Petain
United States
Roosevelt
Army Adopts A New Slogan For Morale Boost
Washington June 14 The Army Recruiting Service issued a memorandum urging government workers to use Keep em flying as a national slogan and toast, replacing the old farewell Aloha in many settings. The phrase links morale to the nation’s defense and progress, with possible use in Pacific tours.
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Washington
McGillicudy
Army
Pacific Islands
Indians Protests Over Portrait of Roman Nose At Watonga Post Office
Cheyenne Indians in tribal dress and signs march around Watonga Oklahoma post office protesting a mural portrait of Chief Roman Nose. Red Bird leads a dawn stake, demanding the image be altered to reflect history. Also notes Iowa liquor store sales in May totaling 1,288,243 dollars and rising.
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Watonga
Oklo
Roman Nose
Red Bird
Prairie Wo
Des Maaines
Iowa
Oskatoona
Waterlco
Ceda Rapids
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Burlington
Clinton
Dubuque
Qelwein
Nevada
Cedar Fail
East Waterloo
de Mone
Cedar Rpds
Davenport
Dar
Vichy Enacts Laws Targeting Jews Across Territories
Vichy France announced new laws mirroring Germany's Nuremberg decrees. Jews must register by July 15 under penalties of prison and fines. Xavier Vallat, high commissioner for Jewish affairs, claimed a vast Jewish plot to hinder collaboration with Germany, with laws applying to occupied and unoccupied France, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, and other colonies. He reported 140,211 Jews in the Paris area, 6,000 foreigners, and 12,000 already sent to concentration camps. Vallat framed actions as defense against anti-French maneuvers and collaboration risks.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Vichy
France
Germany
Xavier Vallat
Syria
Lebanon
Algeri
Vailat
Paris
Toral
Wallat
Henri Philippe
Petain
Vallat
Roosevelt Named The Laugh King Chicago June 14
Roosevelt dubbed the Laugh King as a Chicago feature on June 14. A partial, garbled summary notes innovations in 1941s humor era, mentioning seven hundred preleveraging men voting and a fragmented account of a story or column.
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Chicago
Roosevelts
Army Men Held Up Filling Station
Rais dinheiro: Army men, including John Strong, 17, Chicago, and Forrest, were involved in a holdup at a filling station. Prosecutors say they fled rough from camps. One man claimed disability after nine months in the army.
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TeMors
Frankey Ewes
Pt Srems
Vere Fenresis Forrest
Ena John
Chicags
Stenger
Pxtaard Fennery
Seboler
Armre
Turk
Can Tims
Welles rejects German bluster over sinking incident
Undersecretary of State Summer Welles responded to German threats to sink ships carrying contraband to Britain. He said Americans are not impressed by bluster and threats, and urged viewing the Robin Moor incident dispassionately. He condemned the submarine commander for failing to protect passengers and crews, violating international law and humanity.
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Washington
Summer Welles
United States
Roy Moor
Welles
Robin Moor
Sunk Eight German Ships Sunk Eight German Ships
An account reports eight German ships sunk by torpedo or submarine actions. The garbled text mentions Italian armed trawlers, Sunfire, and various vessels with tonnages around 3,000 tons.
Rainbow Girls Elect Officers At Fort Detise Te
Marian Krump elected as 7 month officer. Jean Hi presides. Jeanete au Dodge Charity sheds light on duties. Hope Toret attends the meeting at the convent in Lam area.
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Fort Detise
Marian Krump
Tis
Ramorw
Bara
Jean Hi
Jeanete Au Dodge
Hope Toret
Cotesat Nrual Convent
Ar Lam
Labor purge sparks internal CIO revolt in 1940s
Washington reports President Murray of the CIO moves to oust left wing agitators from the leadership. The administration orders both CIO and AFL to purge subversive elements or face federal action. A purge targets California CIO leaders who authorized a strike at North American Aviation in Inglewood. A trial board weighs cases of CIO maritime chief Joseph Curran and Puget Sound timber union leader O M Orton for defying mediation orders.
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Fred Bailey
United Press
Washington
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Labor
American Federation of Labor
Naynes
Dies
Congressional Committee
Murray
California
Inglewood
Calif
North American Aviation Company
Joseph Curran
CIO Maritime Union
O. M. Orton
Jeader
Puget Sound
National Defense Mediation Board
Bishop Magee to Ordain Pastors
In a Des Moines Iowa conference report Bishop Magee is to ordain pastors tomorrow with assistance from elder delegates. The list includes Reverends Adair Hlmer McElowney Gray Findley and Rendsnet Mount Pleasant, noting many are absent due to health and other duties.
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Magee
Atle la
Iowa-Des Menes
Iowa State Bar Elects Officers Amid Turbulent Sessions
Disjointed report outlines Iowa State Bar election of officers with unclear names and fragmented phrases. Mentions leadership changes, tensions within press and poetry circles, and unresolved disputes surrounding misconduct claims.
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Iowa
Germans Flee Syria Stir Etiquette and Unconfirmed Reports
Alexandre reports from Aleppo airport suggesting German troops are retreating from northern Syria. He notes Italians also fleeing with Italian consulate denying confirmation. Over 1,300 Italians, permanent Syria residents, reportedly left in recent days.
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Alexandre
UPT
Jud Ces
Aleppo
Syia
Syria
Shells sink US freighter Robin Moor off Pernambuco
Antonio Santos, head cook among 11 survivors, said a German sub finished off the US freighter Robin Moor with more than a dozen shells after a torpedo failed. Survivors will be taken to New Orleans aboard Deltargentino, which will arrange extra accommodations. The Robin Moor left Pernambuco bound for Capetown with automobiles and machinery when two German officers boarded and declared they would sink the ship for carrying merchandise to the enemy.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
United States
Robin Moor
Antonio Santos
Santos
Osorio
New Orleans
Deltargentino
Mississippi Shipping Company Lines
Capetown
South Africa
Roosevelt Remains In White House Quarters
President Roosevelt stayed in his White House room today due to a sore throat and fever slightly above normal, with medical staff continuing to monitor his condition.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Iowa Weather Forecast Promises Warmer Mild Conditions
A garbled advisory notes fair and warmer weather for Iowa with a brief forecast of warmer conditions today and some light showers possible. The fragment mentions upcoming temperatures and minor precipitation, reflecting typical midseason meteorological updates.
Britain Leads Week with Air Raids and Syria Advance
Britain launched mass air raids on German industrial regions and occupied French mandates in Syria this week, while German raids on England were minimal. The Robin Moor sinking near Cape Verde drew Washington protest and a surge of concern in the Americas.
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Louis F. Keemle
Great Britain
Ger
Syria
Reyse
Ruhr
Rhine
Brest
Rotterdam
Ardam
England
America
Robin Moor
United States
Atlantic
Cape Verde Islands
Washington
Germany
Russia
Beirut
George Catroux
Marshal Petain
Near East
Alexandria
Egypt
R. A F
Benghazi
Libya
Iowa Safety Council hears claim on driver fitness
A June 14 report says four percent of U S motorists are feeble minded and unfit to drive. The suggestion urged clinics at state hospitals in collaboration with examinations and psychology programs to assess drivers.
British Attacks Across Europe and North Africa
Fragmented OCR notes describe British air and ground offensives targeting Germany Syria and Libya. The text mentions raids on air bases, trench actions near key installations, and a tripartite alliance context.
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