Rise In Income Tax Likely To Be 10 Percent
Washington May 29 Republicans and Democrats on Congressional committees proposed emergency defense taxes totaling 683 million dollars annually and a 3 billion dollar increase in the national debt limit to 45.6 billion. A 10 percent income tax hike would apply to 1940 incomes from January 1, with other levies on spirits beer gasoline cigarettes and corporate and individual taxes rising July 1. The plan foresees short term notes for defense and aims to retire them with emergency funds over several years. The package seeks to fund rearmament during an election year amid debate over scope of tax burdens and debt reliance.
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Cycle Court Praised For Safety Rules in New Jersey
In Collingwood New Jersey on May 29 the cycle court earned praise for curbing bicycle thefts and dangerous highway driving. The town requires annual free bicycle registration after inspection and mandatory compliance. Violators are brought before a juvenile court run by high school members and safety patrol youths.
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Ireland Braces as Reserves Rush to Duty
Ireland moves to war footing amid looming Europe crisis. Volunteers flock to Collins Barracks and other depots to join a new defense corps. Parliament forms a unity council with government and opposition as Premier de Valera orders full army strength and merged facilities to safeguard neutrality and national liberty.
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Britain Faces Dark Hour As War Rages On
Britain's mood turns to fighting spirit amid alarming reports. The British Expeditionary Force is intact and supported by French troops though retreating toward the coast. News of Narvik’s capture by Allied forces boosts morale, while alarms grow over possible German invasion and the need for Red Cross nurses. Parliament imposes security passes as fifth column fears rise and Halifax considers US refugee intake.
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General O'Ryan Urges War Declaration on Reich
General John F. O'Ryan, former commander of the 27th Division, urged the United States to enter World War on the side of the Allies. He argued that a massive air and sea aid now would better serve U.S. interests than delayed action, and said a US entry would create a wartime state with Germany under international law. He replied Absolutely to a question about a declaration of war.
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John F. O'Ryan
United States
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Bomb Damages Vernon Legion Hall During Recruiting
A home-made bomb exploded at the rear of the Canadian Legion hall in Vernon British Columbia as district volunteer home defense unit leaders met for recruiting. Windows shattered and police opened an investigation with authorities attributing the device to stamping powder packed in a kettle.
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Rand Gets 180000 Contract for Army Food Kits
The War Department awarded Remington Rand, Inc. a contract near 180000 for 3000 Army field kitchen units. Production will occur at plants in Marietta Ohio and Tonawanda. Management ordered division managers to obtain within 10 days proof of American citizenship from all employees due to recent government business.
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Arrest Nazi Women in Bombay During Drive
All non Jewish German women in Bombay were arrested today as the government intensifies its drive against the fifth column danger. The operation reflects wartime security measures and targets suspected alien loyalties amid a tense city environment.
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French Take Towns South of the Aisne
Allied reports say Dunkerque and Calais remain in Allied hands as French forces mass along the Somme to relieve pressure in the north. Paris reports the Belgian parliament has disowned King Leopold III and will decide his fate Friday, with Leopold reportedly returned to the Brussels palace by German troops.
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Leopold
Belgium
Menin-Zeebrugge
Brussels
Scalise Indicted for Larceny and Forgery in 60 Counts
George Scalise former head of the Building Service Employees International Union is indicted on 60 counts of larceny forgery and embezzlement involving 60087.27. The grand jury says he used seven dummy payees including Isadore Schwartz New York City representative to divert union funds. Bail set at 35000. Scalise held in the Tombs after failing to post it.
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New York City
Belgium’s Gold to Be Moved for New Government Control
Paris press quoted informed circles saying Belgium’s gold was rushed out of the country and would be placed at the disposal of the new government. The article notes fugitives and displaced Belgians amid the invasion and the planned mapping of refugee groups.
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Paris
New American Planes Aid Allies in Flanders
Paris dispatch reports large numbers of newly arrived American bombers and Curtiss fighters joining the battle of Flanders to assist French and British troops trapped near Lille. The fast, maneuverable aircraft bomb German fronts and supply lines, boosting Allied air power in a dire pocket.
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Belgian King withdraws Belgian army in surrender at Wynendal Castle
Paris May 29 The Belgian king announced the army must withdraw from the war after an all night cabinet meeting at Wynendal Chateau near Thourout. Spaak, Pierlot, Denys and van der Poorten recount the king’s 5 AM decision to stop fighting on Belgian soil and await events in France or England.
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