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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

8

Italy Sees Allies Offers Too Late for Triumphant Return

The article portrays Italy blaming Allied powers for late offers, contrasting wartime aims with current shifts in Europe. It notes fascist youth rallies, calls for liberation, and Mussolini's regime aligning with Germany, while Italian foreign policy expands into Albania and eastern capabilities. The piece cites student volunteers and new state-approved banners for national productivity.

Italy Alrta Jess Dalmaris Alboais Gremany France Great Britain Germany Britain Trance Alexes Mediterranean Guido Pallotte Gibraltar Svez Avilagin Rome Berlin Treolo Rieti Tiels Moses Mugorlav Galeazzo Cinno Albania Uniy Terencéa Tod Vittorio Emmacucle Mussolini

Moslem President Pledges Fight for Free Indian States

Bombay May 24 Moslem President vows to fight for independent Muslim states in northwestern and eastern India. He tells the Bombay league conference that British rule must end and the struggle will continue until aims are achieved. Gandhi says effort will be made to influence India’s constitutional path during the wartime crisis.

Bombay India Indie Moxiem League Abil Amazh Mohandas K Burr Indiana Sheen London

Nazis Driving to Trap Allied Armies in Belgium and France

German high command claims a major push to encircle Allied forces in Belgium and northern France. They report attempts to cut off Boulogne and trap troops around the Flanders pocket, with German gains including air and ground attacks, Swiss-like encirclement aims, and warnings of a push toward Calais Dunkirk and the Channel.

Lority Heights Calais Dunkirk Boulogne English Channel High Command Ghent Germany Larvik Guinan Wills Great Britain Paris Berlin Belgium Charmel France Adolf Hitler Hay

Squalus Sunk Year Ago Prompts Navy Rescue Reforms

A year after the United States submarine Squalus sank off the Isles of Shoals with 39 lives lost, divers conducted the first rescue using the McCann rescue chamber. The incident spurred global attention and highlighted salvage efforts, while the renamed Sailfish prepares for trial dives. In a separate report, authorities in Cairo arrested several people after uncovering a secret radio transmitter broadcasting German propaganda.

Portsmouth United States Isles Synalus Tamdon Portsmouth Navy Yard Germany

Two Cabinet Changes Seen As Imminent

Amid wartime policy shifts the government moves toward rapid defense buildup with moves on air power and industrial control. Key figures including Henry Morgenthau and Harry Hopkins push plans to expand aircraft production and authorize strategic exports as Roosevelt may address the nation in a forthcoming fireside chat. The Senate and House consider extensive funding for canal and naval projects, while lawmakers debate coalition governance and civil service training amid the war crisis.

Fiay Pro- Gurtion Junny Industries Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins Coun Fey Trecke ELDT Hie House Senate House Soda Panninaly Canal Navy James W. Wadsworth Claude Pepper Sen Jalvin W. Burkley Senapte Jed Johnso Okla Roduce Zyaining Civilian Conservation Corp

Allied and German Moves Near Somme In World War II

British air reports claimed RAF Fighter Command shot down over 29 German planes with 23 damaged as battles raged along the Somme front. French forces held the south bank amid shifting German and Allied positions, while observers weighed the challenge of attacking across the broad Somme estuary and marshes.

Chanrel Parsbly Zeebruzer Osteo Dunkerque Snd Catalyia Uhlay Britain Marine Weypaul Altind Graeratiume Meignatie Cantiral-Amiens Somme Belgium Mlie Maight St. Quentin-Peronne Air Ministry Royal Air Force Gight I A Auuiber Messerschmitt Germany

Knotted Strings Help Blind Gardener Navigate Garden

The article describes Rondell Stonebraker, a blind gardener who navigates his plots by feel. He marks row paths with knotted strings, stakes, and boards to judge distance, using a rope and moonlight to work peas and onions at night.

Angton Ina Omy Ighbors Rondell Stonebraker Atention

Two Capital Warships Damaged British Say

London reports British loss tally since April 9 lists two capital ships slightly damaged after shellfire near a stricken anchored vessel. Royal Navy details indicate further damage to destroyers, submarines, and other units, with reports of ships sunk or damaged in the action off Mace Nay and Norwegian waters.

London Rapital Shige Thodiey Mace Nay Marie

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