Robin Moor Sunk by German Submarine Survivors Report
Washington reports the Robin Moor was undoubtedly sunk by a German submarine on May 21 in the South Atlantic. Survivors in good health described the attack as the state department releases a condensed consul’s summary. Full findings due Monday will shape any possible U.S. action.
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Washington
State Department
Pernambuco
Brazil
United States
Robin Moor
Sumner Welles
Walter J. Linthicum
South Atlantic
Welles
Stephen Early
Lorenco
Senate approves strike power to Roosevelt
The Senate passed a bill giving President Roosevelt authority to seize defense plants with production failures or labor disputes after mediation attempts. The vote was 67 to 7, with a 46 to 25 tally condemning strikes that ignore mediation results. Production at Bohn Aluminum and Cleveland plants resumed after brief CIO stoppages amid unsettled labor disputes.
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Roosevelt
Ball
Minnesota
Connally
Texas
Byrd
Virginia
Detroit
Bohn Aluminum & Brass Co
Aluminum Co. of America
Cleveland
CIO
Steel acts to lift output at U S Steel plants
Pittsburgh June 12 Formed steel circles heard to push United States Steel Corp to launch a $50,000,000 expansion at its Homestead works. Officials would not confirm details but said government financing was possible. Iron Age reports tentative capacity additions totaling 3,200,000 tons for U S Steel, with Bethlehem 1,800,000 tons, Republic 1,400,000 tons, and rest to Jones & Laughlin, National Steel, and American Rolling Mill.
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United States Steel Corp
Steel Trade Maga
U. S. Steel Corp
Bethlehem Steel
Republic Steel
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Natonal Steel Corp
American Rolling Mill Co
Skimpy British Aid Sparks Criticism in U.S.
Washington reports a slip of lease lend aid to Britain, with only 75 million dollars of equipment delivered by May 31 from the 7 billion authorized. Opponents say the figure shows limited impact of the program, while supporters call it a needed start. Senator Wheeler argues no convoy need exists, and others voice doubt over the effort.
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Britain
Presiant
Roosevelt
Howe
Clark
Idaho
Wheeler
Nator Conwall
Texas
Be ““G
U.S. Plans to Crack Down on Subversive Strikes
Washington June 12 government officials say defense industries will be purged of persons promoting strikes for subversive aims. A plan to remove rights of workers who refuse to return to work following defense mediation is under consideration as bipartisan proposals push for severe penalties.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
National Defense Mediation Board
Roosevelt
Dedication of Largest U S Plane Plant Near Cincinnati
On a Mill Creek valley site once growing corn and alfalfa, the Wright Aeronautical Corp. plant in Cincinnati was dedicated. William S. Knudsen addressed officials as the 50 acre, 37 million dollar factory began producing engines. Orville Wright attended as guest of honor with Curtiss-Wright officials.
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Cincinnati
Mill Creek
William S. Knudsen
Office of Production Management
Wright Aeronautical Corp
Queen City
Portsmouth to raise 7000 for United Service Organizations
Four local groups in Portsmouth plan a 7000 dollar campaign for the United Service Organizations National Defense drive. Edward Russell chosen as general chairman. campaign to launch late this month with a City YMCA meeting to finalize plans. Groups include the City Y.M.C.A., Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, and B nai Brith. Harvey Firestone leads Ohio efforts. Roosevelt urges national backing for the program.
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Portsmouth
United Service Organizations
Knights of Columbus
Second Street
Edward Russell
Gallia Street
Salvation’ Army
B’nai Brith
Young Womens’ Christian Association
Travelers Aid Society
Harvey Firestone
Akron
Ohio
Roosevelt
United Service
Bandits Take 2800 Dollars From Cincinnati Cafe Owner
A quartet of robbers entered the home of Charles Kitt, a cafe operator, held him up and escaped with 2800 dollars he had just withdrawn from a bank to cash paychecks for his patrons.
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Cincinnati
Charles Kitt
Roosevelt nominates Stone Jackson Byrnes to Supreme Court
President Roosevelt names Harlan F. Stone to be chief justice and Attorney General Robert H. Jackson along with Senator James F. Byrnes to the Supreme Court. Byrnes’ confirmation followed quickly, while Stone would fill the vacancy created by Hughes’ retirement on July 1.
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Roosevelt
Harlan F. Stone
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Robert H. Jackson
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Senate
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Justice Stone
Hughes
Senator Byrnes
James C. McReynolds
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Mr. Byrnes
Jackson
Frank Murphy
New Deal
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Amherst College
US Action To Keep Rents Down Hinted
Washington June 12 federal authorities warned rent gouging landlords to lower rents voluntarily or face legal action. The Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply outlined a program to stabilize rents, focusing on defense areas with rapid worker and soldier family inflows. A survey across 44 defense areas shows the sharpest rent pressures in towns under 25,000 population, though larger cities are affected.
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Office of Price Administration
Civilian Supply
Defense
Karl Borders
OPACS
Borders
Crete Battle Toll Released By Germany In World War II
Berlin reports German losses in the Crete campaign total 5,545 dead and 2,515 missing or wounded including 348 officers. Allied losses named as about 5,000 killed and 10,700 captured from British forces, plus Greek casualties and prisoners. Hitler ordered Crete seized by air assault and Mediterranean naval losses noted through May 30.
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Germany
Crete
Balkan
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Mediterranean
Father of three, two women hurt by train death of pedestrian
Ora Fetty, 27, steelworker and father of three from New Boston, was fatally struck at 1 45 am by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Highland. Coroner Fowler ruled accidental death. Engineer David McQuaide said Fetty slept with feet between rails, train unable to stop. Body severed, engines and 11 cars passed over. Identification by Woodrow Carver. Crew notified via box after trouble locating officials. Police first aid and ambulance responded. Fetty’s body moved to platform.
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Avenue
New Boston
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Highland
E. Fowler
Fowler
David McQuaide
Woodrow Carver
Highland Bend
Chillicothe
Richards
17Th
Hutchins
Ralph A. Stevens
Franklin Bickett
Eighth Street
Herbert Caldwell
Third Street
Bickett
Riley Thornton
Wheelersburg
Cleve Luckett
Fourth Street
Bailey
Roby Pitts
Jackson
Temperatures Report for Today at 11 A M
Observer Schirrman reports today at 11 a m the high 82 and low 61 with yesterday’s high 71. One year ago today the high was 93 and the low 70.
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Schirrman
Army Sets Invasion Strategy Units for Nation Defense
The Army disclosed creation of defense staff officers to map invasion strategy for the United States. Lieutenant Colonel William F. Lee from Amherst, Massachusetts, was ordered to Governors Island for general staff duty with the northeast defense command. Three more regional war plans will cover the south coast, west coast, and central states. The plans will guide master strategy if any defense command area becomes active war theater. Navy already has a similar operations plan for the northeast. Army officials would not comment further.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army Defense Commands
United States
William F. Lee
Amherst
Mass
Governors’ Island
N. Y
Northeast Defense Command
Northeast Command
Middle Atlantic
West Coast
Central States
Navy
Beirut Lebanon Front Rages as Allies Press Syria
British forces claim progress across Syria and Lebanon as Vichy French troops resist near Damascus and Beirut. Air units from north Africa aid French defense while German planes support. Petain urges courage as Allied columns push from Palestine toward Beir ut and Sidon nears the outskirts of Beirut.
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Syria
Vichy
Kissoue
North Africa
Petain
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Palestine
Mediterranean
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Lebanon
Sidon
France
Verdun
Charles de Gaulle
Germany
Turkey
Deir-ez-Zor
Ras el Kain
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