Ambulance Corps Continues in Paris Amid Changes
The American Volunteer Ambulance Corps remains active in Paris with headquarters in the American Legion building near the Champs Elysees. The American Field Service plans a move to Central France while the American Library downsizes, with Dorothy Reeder directing a skeletal Paris staff.
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Paris
France
American Legion
Ichampe Elysees
American Field Service
American Library
Dorothy ‘Reeder
French Alpines Sortie Fails Italy Claims
Reported attacks on the Alpine front failed with heavy enemy losses. One British officer and one other officer were captured, while Italian aircraft were shot down and did not return. Allied forces claimed success at several fronts in the Mediterranean region with prisoner and damage tallies noted.
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Italy
Moyale
Sudan
Enney
Cin
Alpinne
Mediterranean
Cassia
Italis P Rfc
International Press Dispatch on War and Allied Military Actions
Fragmentary report notes Italian intervention rumors and British naval movement near Genoa. Pentagon and Allied strategists discuss France and Egypt operations and the need for unity, with Poletti urging presidential power for National Guard and universal training.
June 16 Celebrations Highlight Proud Family Moments
A promotional note recalls how families express pride and affection. It notes that on June 16 many men will feel loved and supported by their families, a reminder of the hard to say things that words sometimes miss.
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Bond
Buffalo Expects Naval Reserve Aviation Base Site
The Naval Reserve Aviation Board toured Buffalo after a conference with city officials as part of an emergency survey for locating aviation training bases under Roosevelt’s defense program. Three board members led by Capt Charles B Mason inspected the city and will continue to Newark, with a decision on sites pending completion of the survey.
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Buffalo
Naval Reserve
Bufalo
United States
Naval Reserve Aviation Board
Pa cl
Charles B Mason
Mason
Attempted Slaying Of Trotsky Believed Solved in Mexico
Reliable quarters report that police solved the attempt to assassinate Leon Trotsky in Mexico City. Trotsky escaped with minor injuries when his home was attacked by machine guns and rifles. Several alleged Communist Party members in Mexico were reported under arrest. Col Leandro Sanchez Salazar said the case was almost cleared up.
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Trotsky
Mexico
Meuco City
Leon Trotsky
Leandro Sanchez Salazar
Secret Police
Power to establish a wartime training system urged
A belief arises that a temporary military training system should be set up during this period of world crisis. The author argues it should not become a permanent polity but remain in place for the duration of the current emergency. The text expresses a deep conviction about preparing America to oppose the foes named.
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Poletti
Barre
Gev Charles
Samuldae Te Ee
Ting High
United States
Fesciecs
Cenuue
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