Italy joins war as Attlee pledges Allied resources
Amid Italy declaring war on Britain and France, Prime Minister Attlee vows to mobilize the United Kingdom and United States material resources for the Allied effort. London and Edinburgh report public anger at Italy’s move with raids on Italian clubs and mass roundups of Italian residents as officials monitor potential threats.
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Unions Extend War Ties and Italian Conflict News
News briefs report South Africa severing relations with Itah and New Zealand declaring war amid global tensions. Italy arrests in Australia rise to around 1000, with a total Italian population of about 27 453. The day marks a declared war context between India and Italy.
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Poletti Urges Readiness to Use Force for Defense
Lieut Gev Charles Poletti urged readiness to oppose force with force if vital national interests are threatened. Speaking at Watertown on Flag Day, he warned against subversive doctrines and urged protection of religious and economic liberties within the Constitution. He warned that democracy must be defended to prevent totalitarianism.
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Soviet Paper Calls Italy Move Sign of Allies’ Weakness
The Red Star notes Italy joining the war reveals Allied weakness on the Western Front and prolongs the conflict. Roosevelt’s speech is deemed late, while Soviet diplomacy signals limited hope of a quick resolution.
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Aviator Lands Ship On New Playground In City Landing
A pilot lost course and landed an amphibious craft on a new East Side playground at Smith Street and East Pier Drive after flying over the Battery. The plane remained undamaged but would later be dismantled and removed.
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Paris in smoky gloom as German advance nears outskirts
Wartime recount notes a pall of acrid smoke over Paris while German tanks probe near the city and refugees stream from the north. Premier Reynaud departs with ministers to the provinces as French resistance stiffens along the Marne and Argonne fronts.
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Democratic Women Pledge Support for Roosevelt at Club Meeting
At a regular meeting the Womens Democratic Club voted to send a telegram to President Roosevelt. The message expressed confidence in his foreign policy and defense stance during this hour and praised his leadership.
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Largest Drydock Urged to Bolster U.S. Defenses
Howard S Cullman urged a 1100 to 1200 foot drydock at the Port of New York for wartime needs. He said the nation requires a larger naval facility to service air carriers and 45 000 ton battleships, with a rail tunnel under the upper bay to Jersey City and Brooklyn as vital defense infrastructure.
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Plan Military Kites For Cal DP Walk
Funeral services for Col Dougla Walker 48 World War II officer and former commanding officer of the 10 Field Artillery New York National Guard will be held Thursday. Walker died yesterday after an illness of seven weeks. He was cited for actions during the Meusergonne offensive. Besides his National Guard duties he served as a park director in the Buffalo parks department. He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.
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