Ford Sees Mass Production of 1000 Planes a Day
Edsel Ford after a Washington conference with William S. Knudsen said Ford would begin mass producing airplanes as soon as government contracts are granted. He cited the P-40 as suitable and predicted production could reach at least 1000 planes daily within six months with no auto output disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edsel Ford
William S. Knudsen
National Defense Commission
Ford Company
Knudsen
Ford
Army
Detroit
United States Army
Henry Ford
Teday
United States War Department
River Rouge
Dearourn
Soviet Press Silent on Italy War Move
Moscow June 11 Soviet newspapers largely printed Italy’s declaration of war without comment. Red Star warned that Italy’s entry signals weakening of the Allies. British envoy-designate Cripps was due in Moscow by air tonight from Sofia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Italy
Red Star
Sly Stafford Cripps
Sofia
Canadian women rally as war aid grows in Canada
Mrs Mary Baird of Sarnia head of the Canadian division of the Women’s Benefit Association spoke in San Antonio at the Texas division convention. She said Canada has sent 900 boys to the front, women are aiding with Red Cross work and clothing, and that Canadians admire Roosevelt but resent Lindbergh. The convention opens at the Gunter hotel with a pageant and expected 1400 to 2000 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Canada
Mary’ Baird
Sarnia
Wome's Benefit Association
San Antonio
Germany
United States
Roosevelt
Charles A. Lindbergh
Dominion
England
Mexico Sees U S Entry In War
Mexico City reports congressional sources say Italy may enter the European war, pressuring the United States to join. Mexican leaders foresee a delicate position for Mexico and note the permanent commission of congress is watching closely and could call an extraordinary session if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
U. S
Mexico City
Italy
United States
Europe
Permanent Commission of Congress
Allies May Buy Allied Weapons As War Looms
Washington reports Allied purchasing agents pressed President Roosevelt for lists of materials they may buy, with British representative Purvis calling the offer encouraging. Discussions with Morgenthau focused on what surplus items the U.S. could declare, with promises of specific answers soon. Rumors swirl that Germany’s submarine program spurs Allied interest in U.S. destroyers, as Britain and Canada show potential for naval gear, while U.S. naval assets include 27 destroyers under construction and 116 submarines in service awaiting upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Arthur 3
Purvis
Frederick Bloch-Laine
Morgenthau
Wade
Lke
United States Navy
Canada
West Point Class Told U S Peril
Lieut. Gen. Hugh Drum warned the U S Military Academy class of 450 cadets that the nation faces precarious international conditions and influences. He emphasized that noble aims are useless unless ready to execute and coordinated for immediate use. General Drum, commanding the First Army, welcomed the new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Hugh
Drum
U.S. Military Academy
General Drum
First Army
Second Corps
Army Corps of Officers
Japan hopes to avert widen war in Far East
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Masayuki Tani told diplomatic envoys from Italy Germany France England and the United States Japan seeks to remove incidents that could draw belligerents into the war in Europe A shift in U S attitude was predicted due to Italy's entry and risk of Pacific hostilities The Soviet Union's stance also claims Tokyo's full attention after the Manchukuo Outer Mongolia boundary settlement and possible Moscow arbitration aims in Far East questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Masayuki Tani
Italy
Germany
France
England
United States
Japan
Pacific
Soviet Union
Russia
Manchukuo-Outer Mongolia
Moscow
Geshe
Europe
Japs Enter Ichang on Yangtze River
Japanese dispatches report today that Japanese troops entered Ichang the important port on the Yangtze between Hankow and Chungking. The move marks a significant advance in the autumn campaign along the river, potentially altering Chinese defense expectations and supply routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichang
Yangtze River
Honukqnu
Yingtee
Hankow
Chungking
Jappas
Rwanga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mussolini
A. F
UNE
SAN Antonio Light
Joske
Stee
War Department
Aussia
Ihe Helland
Frost National Bank
Fannin
Uelals
Congress
U. S. Peril
Joske’s
Bendix
China
Dreasea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!