Referendum Push Urges War Powers Change Across Nation
The piece reports Christian delegates and prominent figures urging a national referendum on war powers, opposing belligerent involvement, and advocating minding American business. It notes Hoover and La Follette support restraint, while Knox and other officials favor force or isolation. The call seeks clear American public sentiment on foreign war decisions.
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America
Hoover
Landon
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GOAL MEN CIO FAIL TO AGREE AT NY WAGE CONFERENCE
Southern Illinois coal operators and United Mine Workers adjourned their wage conference in New York with little hope for an agreement to avert a work stoppage. President John L. Lewis commented on the situation as tension remained high. Flower show set in Beeville and notices for summer outings were also announced by the Beeville Garden Club.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
John Li. Lewis
Beeville
Beeville Garden Club
United Clubs Buding
British Troops Reoccupy Salum Front After Axis Retreat
Gairc, May 16, British troops retook Salum and surrounding passes after heavy casualties for Axis forces at the Eevatisn border outpost near the Lisyan frontier. Berlin reports claim British units reentered Salum with strong Bullich forces advancing toward Caputa in Libya as prisoners are taken at Salum and Tobruk.
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Roosevelt Questions on Vichy Policy in Interview
President Roosevelt in a press conference rejected the idea of collaboration with Germany and warned of possible shifts in colonial status. He suggested the United States might act with Latin American nations if Western Hemisphere sovereignty is threatened, as Vichy’s stance draws international scrutiny.
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Brees Praises Troop Training in Third Army
General Brees notes most units have under six months of active duty as he commends progress in training. He cites San Antonio ties, banking prospect, and Krueger’s leadership as key factors shaping the evolving force and command moves from Fort Sam Houston to Brownwood.
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Quin Demands Vote Recount After Precinct Discrepancies
The article reports Quin demanding a recount over alleged absentee and machine tally irregularities in Maverick related precinct results. It lists specific precincts with competing tallies and names lawyers and officials involved in the case, including Carl Wright Johnson and Ira Kereneville.
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Uckel
Roosevelt appeals to French against axis powers
The article reports Roosevelt's anti axis appeal to the French people viewed as addressing misconceptions about Marshall Petain aims. It notes likely lack of official peace moves and suggests the appeal targets colonial powers loyal to Petain to resist Axis influence and push Vichy to stand firm.
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Roosevalt
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Costs of Living Up 3 7 Per Cent
The Labor Department reports rising costs of living in the latest index, showing food and sugar prices higher since April with increases in other food items due to shipping and supply uncertainties. In Europe, Berlin claims steady progress in preparations for potential future strikes, while Britain warns of tension in the Middle East as Germany eyes Syria and Iraq.
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Deutsonand
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Germany
Mayer
Road funds debate nets compromise before election
Commissioners Donnell Slappenbeck and Alderson back a compromise on 800000 dollars in warrants for a military highway while Uhr protests potential funding shifts. The panel agrees to proceed with an election call, despite Uhr’s abstention and warnings about jeopardizing road projects.
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Robert F. Uhr
Oper
J. W. Donnell
Dovnnell
Uhr
Donnell
Edie
R. W. Slapperbeck
Sam Alderson
Blappenbeck
Utr
Donne
Stappenbeck
Anderson
Belfast Bomb Aid Demand Hits Northern Ireland Government
About 20 000 women and children in a heavily bombed Belfast district press the Northern Ireland government for aid. The scene centers on the beleaguered area outside the city, with civilians seeking relief amid ongoing tensions and damage.
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Northern Ireland
Sea Near Syria Declared Dangerous to Shipping
The Admiralty announced that all areas of the Eastern Mediterranean outside Turkish waters are hazardous to shipping. It is interpreted as a mined zone against passage of German barges and supplies toward Syria.
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Admiralty
Mediterranes
Lrkish
Syria
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