Balkan Catastrophe Seals Yugoslav Defeat in Campaign
After eleven days of fighting Berlin said Yugoslavia’s army of about 1.2 million had capitulated while London reported the worst air blitz to date in reprisal for raids on Berlin. British and American officials criticized intelligence failures as the Axis drive in the Balkans and North Africa gained momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Jugoslavia
London
Berlin
Balkan
Hitler
Africa
Libya
Ministry of Information
Intelligence Department
Washington
Roosevelt
France
North Africa
Observers weigh Eire stance after northern Ireland bombing
Highlights report Belfast and surrounding towns hit by a major air blitz with many casualties. Observers discuss Ireland's potential response. In Washington Denmark's Henrik De Kauffman was dismissed after a Greenland accord, while French Vice Consul Paul Bibily claimed to be France's sole representative in the U. S. and offered North African bases. In Chungking China learns Russia will continue aid despite the Japanese-Russian accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Eire
Northern Ireland
Washington
Henrik de Kauffman
Greenland
U. S
Paul Bibily
France
North Africa
Chungking
China
Japan
Greece Faces Nazi Advance and Allied Line Shifts
Greek forces retreat from a planned defense along a V shaped line as Nazi advances from Bulgaria and Yugoslavia force a new alignment from the Adriatic to the Aegean. Salonika falls trapping troops, while Greece fights on in rugged terrain as Albania and Struma valley confronts the invaders. Concurrently Bethlehem Steel Plans a 10 cent raise for 90,000 workers easing labor tensions amid a broad strike still unsettled in Kentucky coal mines. Ford settlement cited as a model for mediation and a proposed 30 day cooling off period nears passage in Congress. In Chicago Editor John F Arena of an Italian paper is shot dead amid claims of fascist police links. dies committee ties noted.
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Bulgaria
Jugoslavia
United States
Greece
Salonika
Macedonia
Thrace
Struma River
Monastir
Albania
Adriatic
Aegean
Lake
Ochrida- Phlorina
Bethlehem Steel
Harlan
U.S. Steel
General Motors
Ford
John F. Arena
Chicago
Dies Committee
Arena
Plan for Balkans and Suez Route Shapes Nazi Strategy
The article summarizes British and neutral observers in Ankara and Berne outlining a long range Nazi plan. After Greece falls and Nordic patterns repeat, Germany aims at the Mediterranean and Suez with Balkan north Africa campaigns as a pincers move. It notes Iraqi regime shift, Turkey and Syria targets, and oil and wheat interests in Iran, Iraq, and southern Russia as byproducts. Secret naval aid to Britain remains unreported while ports show rising British cargo, and Stimson and Knox warn of global mobilization.
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Balkans
House of Commons
Churchill
Ankara
Berne
Balkan
Suez Canal
Iraq
Berlin
Turkey
Syria
Iran
Russia
Suez
Egypt
Draft Age Changes And Induction Delays Reported
President Roosevelt said early in June may see a shift in draft age as Congress studies lowering the upper limit from 35 to a younger level and expanding eligibility to 18 year olds. Army sources note a changed policy on criminal records allowing cases to be judged on their merits for possible service. Induction trainees receive five extra days to report, with extensions up to 60 days by local board orders to avoid guardianship issues.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Army
War Department
Nightlife vignettes of Manhattan's varied cityscape
A kaleidoscopic tour through Central Park crowds, Broadway clubs, and city life. Portraits range from a monkey performer to night owls in plush venues, with Toasts to Wall Street, taxi drags, and the shadowed figures of urban life.
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Airlines
Commodores
Hitler eyes Mediterranean expansion and North Africa reach
The article outlines a suspected plan to make the Mediterranean Axis controlled with submarine and bombing raids from Salonika and Greek islands, plus moves to seize French North Africa and its bases. It notes air fleet dismantling in North Africa, U S lend-lease politics led by Harry Hopkins, and Ireland’s stance on equipment and bases. It also mentions personnel shifts including Tom Corcoran as assistant secretary of the Navy for air and Jimmy Cromwell eyeing the Philippine high commissioner role.
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Hitler
Mediterranean
Suez
Salonika
Greek
Spanish
Gibraltar
General Weygand
North Africa
North
Africa
U. S
Russia
Harry Hopkins
White House
Hopkins
Roosevelt
James H. Burns
Army
Britain
Tom Corcoran
Navy
Air
Jimmy Cromwell
Canada
Senate
New Jersey
Francis Sayre
American farm problem cost U S heavily seeks fair play
The piece weighs the 1940 farm effort cost at 1.567 billion dollars and argues for fair play and protected markets for farmers, noting county administration costs and the need for a creditor nation approach after World War II. It recalls Edward E. Brodie’s impact on country journalism and discusses defense transfer of the Golden Gate Bridge to the federal government and toll exemptions for federal workers.
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United States
Andre Tardieu
Paris
France
America
Niger Valley
Africa
Indo China
Europe
Edward Brodie
Harding
Siam
Finland
National Editorial Association
Justus Craemer
California
Golden Gate Bridge
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
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Edward C. Wayne
Western Newspaper Union
William Knudsen
Defense Commission
Quincy
Mass
Alexandria
Dykstra
National Mediation Board
Norway
Low Countries
Stimson
and Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Central
South America
Philippines
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Joe
Central Park
Brooklyn Bridge
Western Union Messenger
George Kelly
48Th Street
Joe Frisco
Frisco
Joe E. Lewis
Paul Revere
Wall
Bronx
Manhattan
Tito Guitar
Lum Fong
Stork
Copacabana
Broadway
Washington, D. C
Frank Aiken
House
John McCormack
Jim McGranery
Pennsylvania
Ireland
Aiken
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Bureau of Ships
Robert Patterson
Merry
Re A. Matterson
Oper Univt
Oregon City
Ore
Edward E. Brodie
Barracudy
Evelyn Dinsmoor
Long Beach
Calif
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