Less expenditure and more expedition in Congress
A San Francisco Examiner editor recalls old time journalism and a bank robbery caper. He criticizes wartime and New Deal spending, arguing for restraint and results. He cites Roosevelt's grand ideas and billion dollar appropriations, noting escalating deficits, rising debt, and persistent unemployment while urging a return to sound business methods before, during, and after elections.
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Churchill Bids for Aid From America Dunkerque Taken
Allied loss at Dunkerque acknowledged as last navy and army units evacuated. French admiralty says seven destroyers and a supply ship lost, but more than 900,000 men saved. German advances hindered by floods and air raids on Paris, while Dunkerque evacuation continues amid heavy enemy pressure.
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Nazi Bombs Fall in Cherbourg
German warplanes reportedly renewed air raids on Cherbourg and Le Havre as Allied air power resumed attacks on French harbors. Incendiaries set fires in Le Havre. Civilians, including the wife and daughter of U.S. consul Samuel H. Wiley, fled previous raids.
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Standard Oil Announces New Synthetic Rubber Butyl
W S Parish president of Standard Oil of New Jersey announced today a new synthetic rubber named butyl. He said it will be supplied in any required quantities to the United States and is superior to natural rubber for many uses. It is being produced at the Bayway New Jersey laboratory with two tons already made. The market release will be staged beginning with small products.
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Hoover postpones planned air talk over CBS
Former President Herbert Hoover postponed indefinitely a radio talk scheduled for Thursday night over CBS from 10 15 to 8 48 p m central standard time Hoovers secretary Lawrence Rickey cited the postponement due to “urgent service” and did not provide a new date.
Spain Students Demand Gibraltar Return Protest Across Cities
Renewed student demonstrations in Spain demand the return of Gibraltar. In Granada students paraded the streets and marched to the royal palace, swearing they will not rest until Gibraltar is Spanish again.
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Open forum set on lawn of Agudas Achim synagogue
The fifth column topic Butanieg and the Fifti Gol Sanu will be addressed by Dr A B Wacker of the University of San Antonio at a Zonist district open forum at 8 pm Wednesday. David M Shapiro chairs the meeting to be held on the synagogue lawn.
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Italy Moves Toward War Steps Amidst Unclear Plans
ROME June 4 Speculation swirls over Italy’s timing for potential war actions as Mussolini’s cabinet signals intensified war preparations. The government may extend preparations in Africa, strengthen the navy, and bolster discipline while awaiting a clear next move.
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Dunkerque Captured as German Forces Tighten Grip on French Coast
Berlin claimed the capture of Dunkerque and mastery of the Belgian and French channel coast up to the Somme. The high command said 40,000 prisoners fell into German hands and reported extensive air strikes reducing Allied strength. The communiqué noted Fort Louis seizure and intensified house to house fighting as German forces advanced.
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United States backs hands off policy on Western Hemisphere
Secretary Hull endorsed a House foreign affairs resolution rejecting any transfer of Western Hemisphere territories to European powers or conquest by rival states. The measure, tied to the Monroe Doctrine, would block German or other non American claims and keep European powers from leveraging colonies amid the European war. The bill, backed by Rep Bloom and Sen Pittman, seeks swift passage with bipartisan support.
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Roosevelt asks Congress for funds to build ships
President Roosevelt asked Congress for defense appropriations totaling 1,277,741,170 dollars for the army and navy. The executive indicated a request that could exceed a billion dollars, including plans to start building 68 new naval vessels.
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335 Mile Speeds Seen for Bombers
Washington report says the army expects its new four engined bombers to reach 335 miles per hour. Brig Gen George H Brett of the 121st corps testified that with the latest Flying Fortress and wider guaranteed speeds, the bomber should achieve 335 mph.
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Danube Floods Kill Many. Railways Hit Hard
Heavy Danube floods swept villages away and wrecked a 400 mile main line from Bucharest to Timisoara. Rail traffic halted as ships to Germany were held up and homes were washed away by intense rain.
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Churchill defies odds in Commons on Dunkirk defeat
Britain will fight from outposts of empire until the new world rescues and liberates, Churchill told Parliament. He cited 30,000 British dead or missing at Flanders and 335,000 Allied rescued, vowed never to surrender, and warned of further German blows as Dunkirk evacuation unfolds amid mounting losses and RAF efforts.
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War at a Glance: Allied Dunkirk retreat and Churchill rally
London reports Miracle rescue of 335000 Allied troops by 1000 ships in a great Flanders retreat. Britain vows to fight for years if needed as 30,000 B E F troops are killed wounded or missing. Berlin claims German columns reach Dunkerque, Luftwaffe says wrecked 400 Allied planes, Paris raid only prelude to heavier strikes. Paris records 45 dead 200 wounded after dawn air attack. French signals show no retaliation for civilian centers. Cabinet in Rome approves undisclosed Salian war plans.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy to mainly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday. Warmer conditions with highs near 92 degrees and lows around 70 to 85. Southeast winds moderate to fresh along the coast and cooler air expected in the north portion Tuesday night.
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