Germany Cites Loss Of Battleship Bismarck In Atlantic Fight
Berlin reports Germany mourns the Bismarck loss while officials defend the sea strategy to win at sea. High Command praised crew bravery and asserted battleships can advance naval aims despite heavy risks.
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Britain Reads Roosevelt Speech as Allied Iron Pact
British observers say Roosevelts speech signals an implicit alliance and a pledge to defend Western Hemisphere Frontiers. They note Berlin Tokyo ties and warn Japan may act only if the US declares war on Germany. The piece cites Beaverbooks Evening Stand and Raeders claim that US patrols would be an act of war.
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Roosevelt Gambler Roars Through War News Tone
A lengthy Reuters style summary notes Roosevelt’s fireside chat and German reactions. Hitler’s possible delay, Nazi naval posture, Raeder’s U S convoy warning, and German official wording frame a wary mood. An editor mocks Roosevelt as a gambler while US policy looms as world judge.
Roddy Returns to First Ordnance at Madison Barracks
Private John Roddy of 23 Florence Street reports back to Madison Barracks after a five day training in anti aircraft gun material at Fort Ontario.
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Fort Ontario
Eden speaks on French overseas stability and independence
The phrasing notes time as an independent constitutional authority re established on French soil and pledges efforts to maintain economic stability in all French overseas territories. Eden affirms the offer remains valid.
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Eden
Army Rejects Coffee Bids as Unwarranted High Prices
The Army turned down bids for one million pounds of coffee citing prices as unwarranted. Bids ranged from just over 11 cents to about nine cents a pound for Santos, with most imports under the quota coming from Britain.
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Canada backs freedom of seas amid Roosevelt speech
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King said Roosevelt's address shows the United States near a national emergency to preserve freedom of the seas. Opposition Leader Hanson praised stronger aid to Britain though he found Roosevelt less specific than hoped. Parliament recessed early to hear the broadcast.
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Western Hemisphere
R. B. Hanson
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Australia Hails Roosevelt Speech as Allied Inspiration
Prime Minister Menzies called President Roosevelt's address great and momentous, predicting it will rally American support and lift British resolve in this critical war period. Deputy PM Fadden praised it for clarifying democratic resolve, while Attorney General Hughes framed it as a beacon after the Bismarck sinking and a promise of future peace.
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William M. Hughes
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Hitler
Roosevelt speech not reported in Russian press
Moscow May 28 no report that President Roosevelts speech last night is mentioned in the Russian press thus far no press or radio comment appears.
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Roosevelt
Rome Sees America At War With the Axis
Rome today interpreted President Roosevelt's national emergency as a virtual U S move toward war with Germany and Italy. Fascist circles viewed measures to send war materials to Britain as defiant and potentially an act of war. Italian press and Rome radio questioned U S motives while noting widespread antiwar sentiment in the United States.
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One Step Nearer War Says Japanese Press
Tokyo reports Nichi Nichi claims Roosevelt declaration of an unlimited state of emergency brings the United States nearer to participation in the war. Hochi and Chugai Shogyo challenge this view while noting Japan’s focus on Chungking aid and signaling that talks with German and American diplomats may be more important than stated. The Tokyo stock market surges on optimism about trade relations.
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Lehman Calls Roosevelt Speech on Nazi Threat as Mortal Peril
Governor Lehman said President Roosevelt’s address reveals the mortal peril facing the nation and the Western Hemisphere from Nazi effort to dominate the world. He argued the emergency declaration should unite the country and set aside selfish interests for the public good.
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Eden Repeats Vow On British Aid To Free French
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden reaffirmed Churchill’s pledge to maintain economic stability for French territories aligned with Britain in the war. He spoke in the House of Commons replying to questions about agreements with other French territories like Equatorial Africa that joined the Free French under General de Gaulle.
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