Argentine Ministers In Uruguay Controversy Roils South America
A chaotic scene in Montevideo as Argentine ministers and government figures arrive by gunboat Salto, with reports Gen. Ramon Castillo and his seat of government aboard the minesweeper Drummond. Rumors persist of a broader coup as Rawson seizes control in Buenos Aires and vows democratic cooperation amid Axis talks.
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Montevideo
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Sachorage
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Conference of American Foreign Ministers
Rinte Janeira
Argentine Coup Seen Break For Allies
Washington monitors Argentina where a military coup in Buenos Aires could sever Axis ties. Officials withheld comment but a private observer noted cautious optimism that an anti Axis government could assure Argentina’s defense and allow arms and supplies to flow. Recognition would hinge on order and control, with historical shifts in nonrecognition policy noted.
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Churchill Returns to London From Africa War Council
Prime Minister Churchill flew home from North Africa where the Washington war council reached accord on a future invasion of Europe. He landed at dawn, secretive about Commons reports, and heads immediate Cabinet and chiefs’ consultations. Eden and Gen Brooks accompanied him, with cordial meetings with De Gaulle and Giraud noted. In Britain invective headlines spoke of Zero Hour for Bastion Islands as Allied plans mount. Axis broadcasts warned of the coming attack. An aviator plane carrying a passenger, including actor Leslie Howard, was shot down en route from Lisbon to Britain, with no trace found so far.
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U S Bombers Hit Burma Oil Fields
The United States bombers struck oil sources in Burma yesterday and damaged surrounding wells. A direct hit was observed on a storage bank near Chui, 35 miles north of Magwe, and a separate June 2 raid targeted installations on Hallidaymond Island southwest of Rangoon.
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Axis War Prisoners in U S Reach 36 688
War department announces 36 688 Axis prisoners of war in the United States. About 22 110 Germans 14 516 Italians and 2 Japs held in 21 camps. Most Germans likely captured in North Africa by Allied forces.
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Coal Truce End Set for June 20
The United Mine Workers announce a resumption of work to begin June 7 through June 20. telegrams signed by John L. Lewis and officers say the policy committee authorized a return to work up to June 20 to protect union members. Negotiations before workers return may violate the labor board’s aide. Production expected early next week as talks continue.
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Invasion of Balkans Seen Imminent
The report from London cites Greek guerrilla actions against Italian forces as Greek and Allied plans tighten. Bulgarian press predicts British Eighth Army help and a Balkans invasion via Crete, while Mussolini seeks air superiority and anxieties over Italian losses rise.
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Pacific Battle for Bases and Aerial Drive Seen
Washington reports a major aerial drive against Japan as navy and army intensify operations for bases in the Pacific. Secretary Gates praises air power and co operation, noting U S air forces will expand and strike ranges will grow as attacks advance toward Attu and other targets.
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General Quits to Aid French Unity
General Nogues in Algiers announced he would step aside to support a unified French front with Henriot Talia and the new French Liberation Committee. He cited a duty to uphold Allied unity and warned of German intervention as troops regrouped under Gaulle and Giraud.
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Grainger Concert Postponed to Sunday Night at Auditorium
The Grainger concert originally set for Saturday night at 8 30 at the Ariison river theater has been postponed to Sunday night at the municipal auditorium. Tickets remain valid and kickoff time details will be announced.
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Allied air offensive over North Africa and Italy reported
Wartime dispatches describe 125 tons dropped near Grottalgie and Brindisi with Libera tor air forces targeting Mussolini’s stalls and Italian strongholds. Northwest Africa and Sicily raids damaged Catanzaro and Pantelleria airfields with losses and fires reported. Allied crews returned safely after a convoy attack, while a Dunedin train derailment killed 13 and injured over 40.
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Chinese forces recapture base in South Hupeh
Reports say Chinese troops retook an important base in South Hupeh province as part of a broader push along the Yangtze front. Commanders claim enemy losses exceeded 1,000 in several sectors while Chinese forces advanced toward Hankow and two other communication points.
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