Peace Persists or War Looms in Senate Speech Clash
In a fiery continuation of page one debate, Stimson blasts Hiller and allied forces as lawless and expansionist, urging a hard line to deter threats to Britain and the hemisphere. Pepper counters with calls to abandon appeasement and ready American forces, warning of bloodshed if Europe and Asia are pursued. The piece contrasts the administration's war talk with cries for peace.
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RAF Destroys Iraq Air Force and Iraqi Fronts Report
The RAF said it likely destroyed the Iraqi air force with bombing attacks on Kakuba and Sihanaban landing fields near Baghdad. Traq army remnants attacked Habbaniyah airdrome earlier, while British forces continued salvage operations as reinforcements landed in Basra. North Africa sees sandstorms hinder operations around Tobruk with patrol activity along the Egyptian Libyan border.
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War Roundup area: Luftwaffe bombs Britain and Axis responses
War Roundup reports large Luftwaffe bombing of Berlin Bremen Hamburg Emden and nightlong strikes on Hull London and English ports. London admiralty notes sinking a German raider in the Indian Ocean. Axis claims hits on British ships in the Mediterranean while Cairo cites Captain Roosevelt on U.S. entry and Iraq struggles. Egyptians report Rashid Ali Al Gailani fled Baghdad amid demonstrations as fighting rages.
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War 25 Years Ago Today May 9 1916 Ver sun attacks
The French claim repulsed four German attacks at Ver sun. A torpedoed diner Cym rie captain reports seeing the submarine that sank his ship and being given no warning. The United States seeks facts on the Cymrus disaster. Mussolini marks four years as empire while British subs attack a German convoy bound for Norway.
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Italian forces seize Greek islands in Aegean action
Rome reports Italian infantry and sailors have occupied the Greek islands of Samos and Paros in the Aegean in a combined air and naval operation. The move follows earlier announcements of German occupation of Thasos Samothrace Lesbos and Chios further north.
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Distinctive and Moderately Priced Items Trial
A reader notes a selection of distinctive and moderately priced products, urging a cautious but curious look at value offerings. The line hints at a shopping advisory emphasizing quality and affordability without naming specific brands or stores.
Weather summary and forecast for Thursday to Friday
Readable weather data shows wind speeds around 7 miles per hour, temperatures near 54 degrees at 12:30 PM, and a 74 hour total precipitation with a 1.98 inch month-to-date excess. The forecast indicates cloudy skies, occasional rain, and cool conditions for travelers, with quarter moon phase noted and sunrise/sunset times around 5:56 PM and 8:58 PM.
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Hull Flames After Nazi Attack
Hull, a northeast English port, endured a major air raid with fires lighting its skyline. German reports claim the barrage penetrated Hull’s defenses while RAF bombers attacked Hamburg and Bremen targets. Five raiders were claimed down, and British navy losses were noted as 22 plus planes. One merchant ship was sunk off Grimsby with six ships damaged totaling 19,000 tons.
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