British French Flags Urn My Thlan Rome Rally Staged
Demonstrations by thousands of students erupt outside embassies in Rome and Milan. At the British embassy a barrier of troops halted the crowd after a riotous display around a coffin bonfire. A Fascist official praised the marchers and called for Italy to never yield in the Mediterranean. In Milan about four thousand protesters cheered Mussolini and aimed at French and British consulates but were repulsed by troops.
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Ships of U S Navy Again at Sea
Additions ships of the United States Test were ordered to sea ending the ten weeks stay of the 140 used that took part in the 1940 mid Pacific war games. Most departed for Lahaina Sands to join 50 ships sailing separately as 8 new tacticamanciiy MeAD while 2000 officers and men of the army's Oahi garrison yesterday completed a 12 day period of maneuvers.
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Battle on Meuse Front Intensifies Across Europe
Reports describe fierce fighting along the Meuse as France and Belgium resist a German blitz. Observers note air and ground clashes, widespread destruction, and a push toward Sedan while Allied and German leaders foresee a decisive clash that could shape the war’s outcome. The Netherlands government and royal family flee to England as German forces surge through Dutch defenses.
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Churchill names Bevin and others to new posts
London May 14 Britain’s unions vow a labor driven push to boost munitions output as Ernest Bevin is named minister of labor. Churchill expands his cabinet with L S Amery as India secretary and Malcolm MacDonald as minister of health, keeping Lord Woolton as minister of fund.
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Air Raid Alarms Heard Over Lille Reported
Paris dispatch notes four air raid alarms in Lille near the Belgian border with anti aircraft batteries firing. Alarms also reported at Le Havre and Saint Etienne. whether bombs were dropped could not be ascertained at once. A separate Seattle item reports Mary Gook of Lakeland Florida leaped to death from a Roosevelt Hotel window.
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Brussels Residents Halt German Parachutists In Early Raid
Paris dispatch reports parachutists landing in Brussels were taken on by residents as soon as they touched ground. A parachutist near Belga news agency was lynched after attempting to use his weapon. Overnight fighting described as guerilla activity in a blacked out Brussels.
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Mind our business and end war folly, Jimmie says
In this column the writer argues Americans should avoid entangling alliances and focus on national happiness and security. He warns that overreach in war drags the country into danger, praising restraint whether England or Germany prevails, and urging citizens to mind their own business for peace and prosperity.
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Navy seeks $30 million to speed up shipbuilds at yards
Washington May 14 Congress urged immediate approval of a $30,000,000 boost to accelerate construction of 68 combat and auxiliary ships. A 48 hour work week for government and private yards was proposed. President Roosevelt planned to send an address this week, with funding questions tied to taxes and debt limits. Admiral Robinson testified that $250,000,000 of the $300,000,000 extra is needed for hulls and machinery, with about $45,000,000 for ordnance and armor, and that three shifts could save nine months per ship.
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Dutch Queen Wilhelmina to Broadcast to U S
New York May 16 Two addresses from London by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands will be broadcast by the Mutual Broadcasting system Wednesday at 2 pm and 7 pm officials said the two broadcasts would be in English and would be different in content.
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Allied Attempt to Spread War Seen
In Moscow on May 14 the Communist party newspaper Pravda charged that the Allied blockade policy was and is to create new theaters of war, forcing small neutral countries to fight for Britain and France.
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Weather and protest notes mix with scattered data
A scrambled weather and protest fragment mentions temperatures, rainfall totals, and forecasts for several U S cities. It also references a Tokyo protest on anti Japanese demonstrations and a note about a Japanese consul general filing representations. Detected are numerous city names and vague times, with no cohesive narrative or clear outcome.
Dutch Fire Sets Oil Tanks In Amsterdam Harbor
Dutch authorities flooded western harbor districts with fires to defend against German thrusts as Amsterdam’s military leaders withdraw to water defenses. Officials assured civilians there is no cause for anxiety.
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Dutch Capture 14 German Transport Planes
A Dutch official reported 14 large German transport planes landed at an airdrome between The Hagie and Rotterdam and every airman on board was captured. The official said four of the planes were believed to be in German hands, with the rest secured.
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Cabinet Stays in Brussels Amid War Alarm
Belgium’s government confirmed Brussels remains the war’s target as German forces advance from Liege. Sirens wailed, anti aircraft guns fired, but no bombs fell near Brussels. The Belgian high command said retreat was forced at night while defending forces fought back. Most residents stayed home. public transit ran late. Belgium also called up men aged 16 to 35 from the last reserve draft group.
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The Pleasant Way to Correct Constipation
A period ad promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural fiber solution for regularity. It urges daily use of 36? servings, ample water, and joining the Regulars, noting medical consultation if symptoms persist.
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