Hitler seizes Berlin palace of Archbishop Waitz
Adolf Hitler orders the seizure of the Arch bishop Sigismund Waitz palace in Berlin removing furniture and placing the building under U S guard troops. Officials say the palace is state property since 1802 and used by the church only by permission.
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Berlin
Sigismund Waitz
Germany
U. S
Waitz
Hitler
Salzburg
S. S
Francis II of
Austria
Storms in Italy Kill Sixteen and Wreck Coastal Areas
A sequence of violent electrical storms sweeping from the Alps across Italy to Naples leaves 16 dead and about 100 injured. Vineyards crops and buildings suffer extensive damage especially in Padua Treviso and Ferrara. Ravenna sees seven fishermen drowned and one missing after two fishing smacks capsize. Ships docked and wrecks are reported along the Ravenna coast with multiple fatalities from lightning and a farmer crushed by a thunderbolt at Ferrara.
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Milan
Italy
Alps
Naples
Padua
Treviso
Ferrera
Ravenna
Gigello
Candiano Canal
Lincinda Beach
Ferrara
Americans Attend Memorial Services in Britain
United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and many Americans attended Memorial Day services at St. Margaret's Church Westminster. The ambassador laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Abbey, while Maj. Samuel A. Greenwell and Commander W. E. Marrill placed wreaths at the Cenotaph in Parliament Square alongside war graves at Brookwood where 475 Americans are buried.
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London
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
St. Margaret's Church
Westminster
Samuel A. Greenwell
W. E. Marrill
Parliament Square
Brookencood
Civilian Death Toll Reported in Japanese Raid
Early dispatches claim over 40 civilians killed in a Japanese raid on Kukeng with 80 bombs dropped. The center of town and a Catholic church were struck, though church casualties were not detailed.
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Lci
Memorial Day Bells and Caissons Echo Remembrance Verse
A reflective verse by C. David Vormelker honors Memorial Day while recalling the Blue and Gray parade. It notes brother against brother, the cost of war, and urges mindful remembrance over violent spectacle. The poem invites readers to honor sacrifice without glorifying conflict.
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C. David Vormelker
Threaten Filibuster to Block Enactment of Neutrality Plan
The Senate isolation bloc warned it would filibuster to block the administration cash and carry neutrality bill this session. Leaders expect a fight over Hulls plan to repeal arms embargo and force cash purchases, with action unlikely before adjournment.
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Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
Washington
Senate
Cordell Hull
Gerald P. Nye
Iseth Dakota
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Bull
Key Pittman
Nevada
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
Pittman
Sol Bicorn
New York
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Hull
U. S
Naional Munitions Board
Tom Connally
Texas
Forest Relations Committee
Althowsh
Peper
Connally
Claude Peper
Florida
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Clark-Nye
Slot machines seized near Racine in raid on taverns
Six Racine area tavernkeepers were charged by Dist Alex Richard G Harvey Jr with permitting slot machines in their venues. Deputies seized five illegal devices during the raid after prior hijackings of machines from Kilbourn Country Club and other sites. Several taverns faced warrants and did not find machines, with court set for tomorrow and penalties up to 100 dollars.
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Racine
Wis
Racine Loums
Dist
Alex Richard G. Harvey Jr
Kilbourne Country Club
Frank
Highway
Club Durand
Wallace
Union Grove
Russell
O'Neal
Eagle Lake
Trishewry
Racine Watchman Beaten by Lootless Bandits
In Racine Wisconsin three masked robbers battered the watchman, but secured no loot. Lennard Robbin, 24, reported being struck with pistol butts and suffering multiple scalp stitches after two assailants forced entry into the office safe but could not open it. The incident details remain unclear as police investigate.
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Racine
Wis
Lennard Robbin
Weal Wehi
Iaree Serge Sopmdvis
Bret Tra
Rim
Robbing
OMAN LEADER IN AUTO AGE
Indianapolis stock race results list Wilbur Shaw Low Meyer Rex Mays Ted Horn Jimmy Snyder Chet Miller Floyd Roberts Mel Hansen George Bailey Kelly Pettile after 100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 mile race with leaders' speed 123.442 mph.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.pi
Wilbur Shaw
Low Meyer
Rex Mays
Ted Horn
Jimmy Snyder
Chet Miller
Floyd Roberts
Mel Hansen
George Bailey
Kelly Pettile
Death toll mounts from extended holiday period
United Press reports 285 deaths during a four day national holiday honoring soldiers with 150 highway fatalities. Sixty one drownings, 72 in fires, shootings, plane crashes or gas incidents. New York and Illinois each tally 30 deaths, Texas 25, California 22.
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United Press
New York
Ilinois
Illinois
Texas
Caliifornia
Former music teacher killed in Green Bay traffic incident
Green Bay Wis. A Bell 75 died last night after stepping into the path of an automobile. Police said Bell walked into the car's path while crossing a street.
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Green Bay
Wis
A. Bell
Green
Bell
Nations bow to memory at Arlington Memorial Day events
Arlington National Cemetery framed Memorial Day as 48 000 service members were honored. A three service parade along Constitution Avenue featured Brig Gen Albert Cox as grand marshal with top dignitaries in attendance. Afternoon services at the amphitheater included Sen Robert Taft and readings of Gettysburg Address. President Roosevelt kept to Hyde Park in seclusion.
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Navy
Marine
Constitution Avenue
Albert Cox
District National Guard
William Leahy
Naval
Frank T. Hines
Maxwell Murray
E. A. Osterman
Marine Corps
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Arlington Cemetery
Maj
H. H. Smith
President Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N.Y
Arlington Amphitheater
Robert A. Taft
Ohi
Lanny Ross
Radio Star
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Second Division Monument
House
Senate
Royal J. Copeland
New York
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Iyde Park
Roosevelt
White House
Dutchess County
Capital
Britain
Farley Declines Clear 1940 Presidential Stance
Jim Farley aged 51 today, avoids commitment on 1940 presidential bid. As Democratic national chair, he has steered Roosevelt campaigns but remains noncommittal about a third-term or vice presidency, while critics debate his possible candidacy.
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Jim’ Farley
Washington
Farley
Rimwell
Roosevel
Saudain
Uid
Reneevelt
Arizona
Jwudoan Wehal
Alo
I- Geos
Bomb risk fades as bombs no longer frighten
The report notes bombs are less feared in Birmingham England where authorities observe changes in terror responses. Police actions include searches of theatres and investigations of suspicious devices. A separate incident mentions a similar bomb that did not explode on a different line of theatres.
Senators Approve One Term Plan Over President Hints
At Detroit a clash at a Briggs Manufacturing plant left Joseph Ferris shot in the thigh and leg while several pickets were beaten during a strike by United Auto Workers Local 212. Ferris accused a Homer Marlin gang of the attack as police documented broken car windows and multiple injuries. In Washington the Senate discussed Senator Vandenberg’s proposal for a one term presidency with support from several Republicans. Colleagues noted the idea could apply to Vandenberg if nominated. Senator Wiley backed a six year single term amendment, while Senator White called the pledge debatable yet worthy of serious consideration.
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Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Joseph Ferris
United Auto Workers Union
Homer Marlin
Briggs
Ferris
Ferrig
Receiving Hospital
Willam Grein
Ernest
C. Maartm Vla Vel
James
Wula Wy
Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
Michigan Legislatos
Wiley
Wisconsin
Congress
White
Maine
Austin
Repubtican
Vermont
Vandenpberts
Lim
Lade
Hue
Miemgen Republews
Patera
Gt Vonedenberg
Pratiek
Eau Claire Man Dies After Being Struck by Car
A fall 19th item reports an Eau Claire man killed when struck by a car near a local street. Police identified the victim and are investigating the crash.
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EAU Claire
Northwestern Weather Summary For Sunday Forecast
The Northwestern Weather Observer reports a Sunday forecast with a maximum near 72 and a minimum around 44. An accompanying note lists no precipitation and light southerly winds.
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A.m
Inim
Barginter
Mapamum
Airline Proposal Hearing on June 5
A hearing on an airline proposal is set for June 5 with details and participants listed. Locations referenced include Milwaukee and Des Moines, while the notice mentions teams and individuals connected to the project and a separate hearing date of June 12 in Des Moines.
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Pryin
Port Satan
Pat
Esterisinn
Dian Arenestern
Mary
St. Las
Des Moines, Jr
Jane
Memorial Day Observance At Riverside Cemetery Oshkosh
Citizens gathered under a blue sky at Riverside cemetery to honor the fallen and living who served to save the union and defend democracy. Lieut Col. R. P. Boardman delivered the principal address as veterans, students, bands, and local officials participated in the Memorial Day program.
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Adolph VW
Chche Ceft
W. A. Myer
Mr. Pride
Ife
Ashland Avenue
AL Higer
Division Street
Riverside Cemetery
R. P. Boardman
Europe Awaits Molotov Speech On Japan and Europe
The Associated Press reports Europe braces for Premier Molotov to address Soviet relations with Japan and Western powers. Moscow seeks clarity before his tomorrow speech as tensions in the Far East and Outer Mongolia unfold amid tentative moves to unite against Britain and France.
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Europe
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Vtoomen
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Outer Mongolia
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Morchukuoa
Pen Tapan
Bursant
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