Roosevelt orders seizure of axis ships in U S ports
President Roosevelt in a Fort Jackson press conference indicated he personally ordered seizure of axis ships in U S ports as part of a broad aid program for democracies. He declined to comment on weekend seizures of German Italian and Danish vessels while signaling further actions.
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Who's a Dope Asks Wheeler About Roosevelt Speech
Washington March 24 The Jackson day radio address by President Roosevelt drew mixed reactions with White House supporters praising unity while Senate opponents called it bellicose The debate centered on the administration foreign policy and labels used by critics amid advertisements for home purchases in the classifieds section.
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Germans Raid Sealand and Shetland in Air Attacks
Berlin says German air forces struck army radio stations in Sealand and Shetland with visible success. Mines were dropped in British ports. The Luftwaffe also bombed two Malta airports and attacked British troops in North Africa. No British planes entered German territory. Bombers caused serious damage to two large merchant ships, one in the Atlantic and the other north of the Thames mouth.
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Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka Arrives Rome Journey
Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka arrived at Brennero on the German frontier early today to confer with Italian and German leaders, then continued to Rome. An Italian foreign office delegation and envoy Zenbei Horikiri accompanied him. Streets in Brennero were adorned with Japanese and German flags as Fascists prepared a welcoming turnout.
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RAF Bombs Tho Nazi Ships in Daylight Strike Over France
RAF bombers and fighters attacked the invasion coast and channel shipping by daylight after a Brest night raid on Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. Water eruptions near the German shore were seen from Dover Strait while Luftwaffe activity appeared restrained at night.
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Nazi Makes Sham Battle Real
London reports a German plane conducted a live fire drill over a staged British maneuver in Southern England. About 49 000 troops were involved as German aircraft paraded with British planes. casualties were not disclosed. A separate incident saw a soldier topple a table where intelligence officers had been reconstructing torn battlefield plans.
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Tension Mounting in French Syria
London dispatch reports rising nationalist secession pressure in Syria with tanks patrolling Damascus Aleppo Homs and Hama. At least 12 demonstrators reported killed and numerous ringleaders involved across the country.
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Leisure topic addressed by Brother Urban Pleege
Brother Urban Pleege of St Mary's University spoke to the Fulton Sheen guild at St Mary's Downtown College on The Problem of Leisure. He urged thoughtful use of free time and cited community service as a key focus for lay and religious life.
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OPM reports big orders in military expansion plan
Washington dispatch details that the OPM says orders reached 72 percent of the $16,064,000,000 current program. Contracts total $11,884,000,000 with Army at $5,900,500,000 against $7,098,000,000 and Navy at $6,083,500,000 against $7,200,000,000. Major items include $2,312,100,000 for aircraft and engines and $4,440,000,000 for ship construction.
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War 25 Years Ago Today March 31 1936 Highlights
Five Zeppelins raid the British east coast dropping 90 months. Reichstag parties unite on a resolution to push U-boat warfare. German forces capture Malancourt in a furious drive. A year ago Allies tried to tighten the blockade to choke German trade. Sixty one planes fought on the western front with Nazi claims of seven French planes downed. The Anglo French war council issued a solemn declaration of union after the war. Money for spring and summer needs can be raised by selling things you no longer need via a light Want Ad. Dial F121.
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German ultimatum to Yugoslavia looms as battle drags on
War roundup reports Berlin warning deadline nears, German patience exhausted, and a crisis described as desperate. British claim victory in a major sea battle with Italian losses while 60 German, Italian, and Danish ships are seized in American ports.
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Nairobi Seized by British as Diredawa Falls in Kenya
Nairobi Kenya Colony March 11 British forces report Diredawa on the Addis Ababa railroad has been in British hands since Saturday making the capital Addis Ababa 200 miles east by rail. Italians admit Diredawa abandoned. British advance about 500 miles into the area. Earlier communique notes Carsa 20 miles beyond Harar toward Diredawe.
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Bowie Bugle Blast 15 Minutes Early
Camp Bowie reports a weather led start with general orders from Gen. Claude V. Birkhead at 6 a m. The 36th Division prepares as routines shift earlier by fifteen minutes. A separate line notes the 1940 Montana sheep fleece weight at 9.8 pounds.
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