Attlee asserts Roosevelt aid seals Allied victory promise
In the House of Commons Major Clement Attlee cites President Roosevelt’s pledge to mobilize American material resources for the Allies. He labels Mussolini’s Italy as a jackal and notes 24 Italian ships seized, three scuttled, and renewed Allied pressure on the blockade. Attlee warns Italy’s entry strengthens resolve to victory.
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Haze Over Paris as Defenses Brace for German Attack
In Paris a smoky blackout grips the city as German tanks reportedly reach the outskirts. Military authorities take control and barricade all highways while anti aircraft guns fire at nocturnal air raids. Civilians flee in a mass exodus amid reports of swift German advance.
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Oiling Project on Summer Street Completed at Cost
Service Director D Faxon reports 45 825 gallons of oil applied to 5S miles of dirt streets at a total cost of 2428 dollars. Oil contracted for 5 3 cents per gallon. Streets committee plans resurfacing program with approx 310 000 dollars expected to be appropriated. to be presented at next council meeting.
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Island of Malta Reported Bombed by British Bombers
London reports today that the British Mediterranean island of Malta south of Sicily has been bombed and one Italian aircraft was shot down.
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Weather Summary for Ohio and Regions
Cloudy with showers tapering to light. Slight color in northern portions tonight. A trough of low pressure exits from the lower lake region southwest through the Ohio Valley into Texas. High pressure remains over lakes Superior and the northeast. Showers from the Midwest to the Texas coast and Florida, warmer in the Ohio Valley and northwest, cooler elsewhere.
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Roosevelt pledges full material aid to Allies in war
President Roosevelt pledges U S material resources to the Anglo French fight against Germany and Italy. He cites bipartisan backing in Congress and notes Italy's entry into the war shifts U S neutrality. He outlines two courses, aiding opponents of force and continuing neutrality in thought and action. He spoke at the University of Virginia graduation exercises.
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Italy's War Becomes Race Of Time Over Petrol Says Expert
United Press war expert J. W. T. Mason argues Mussolini must strike France quickly to gain influence in Europe. He notes Italy's petrol limit of 80 000 tons yearly and the danger if the war prolongs. The piece also covers Weygand's grim assessment as German pressure eases yet risks of encirclement remain.
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Union of South Africa declares war on Italy
London report states that the Union of South Africa officially declared war on Italy. The announcement was made in London with U.P. coverage noting the diplomatic move amid wartime developments.
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Millions Added To Bill For Defense
The House Appropriations Committee reports a 1.706 billion dollar supplemental defense bill, raising total defense funding to 95.19 billion for the current session with 68 new warships planned and 3 000 army planes aimed by December 31 1941. The measure increases FBI funding and expands pilot training, reflecting broad congressional support for Roosevelt’s war aid policy.
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Neutrality Act Declared Italy A Belligerent By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt invoked the neutrality law against Italy after Mussolini was accused of stabbing a neighbor in the back. Proclamations declared Italy belligerent and barred Italian submarines from U.S. ports, restricting American travel on Italian ships and protecting U.S. interests as the war widened.
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German Drive Toward Paris Presses On With Heavy Losses
German forces at Tours intensify efforts toward Paris with fresh troops as Allied lines fall back slowly. French dispatches report repeated Allied counterattacks from the Channel to the Argonne, while Weygand tightens secret measures and Reynaud tours the front urging combat to the death.
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Crews Scuttle Italian Ships Off Gibraltar Bases
Italian merchant vessels Chelini and Numbolia each of 10,000 tons were sunk by their crews off Gibraltar after Mussolini declared war on Britain and France. In Quebec a Canadian pilot grounded the 3921 ton Cape Noh as crew set it afire to scuttle. fire extinguished, salvage ship Lord Strathcona sails for Cape Noli to take over ship and intern crew.
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Italy declares war as Mussolini takes command on fronts
Italy's armed forces go into action with Mussolini named commander of all troops. King Victor Emmanuel potentially in the field as Rome awaits word on where battles unfold. Attack targets remain secret while Italy risks broader regional involvement.
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Toledo Firm Gets Order For Rations
The Toledo Branch of a provision company has received an order for one million cans of rations for an unnamed country’s army. Each ration includes nine biscuits a small pack of tea three lumps of sugar and a piece of chocolate.
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Berlin Claims Offensive Is Rolling On Toward Paris
German military sources report the offensive closing on Paris from northwest and northeast, now 37 miles away in both directions. They say infantry forces approach the city as tanks and armored units near Paris, while German speedboats clash with British destroyers off the east coast. all boats reportedly withdrew after severe engagements.
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British Admiralty Reports Extensive Italian Waters Mining
The Admiralty said Italian waters were extensively mined, including parts of the Gulf of Venice and Gulf of Taranto, plus coastal zones off Libya and Sicily. The action would imply major mining at the Adriatic head and near Otranto, despite Italian naval blockades.
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Tension Spreads In Balkans During War Countdown
Budapest reports rising nervou sness as new reserves are called amid Italian entry into the war. Greece mobilizes part of its 1935 and 1934 reserves while Balkan states fear Turkey may join the Allies, risking rapid Balkan involvement.
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Crown Princess Juliana and Family Arrive in Halifax
Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her children Beatrix and Irene arrived in Halifax Nova Scotia as refugees from Prime Minister W L MacKenzie King. They come to stay as guests of the Earl of Athlone Governor General and Princess Alice. Accompanying Juliana were Dutch officials and nobility on the crossing.
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News Agencies Buildings Damaged In Chungking Bombing
A 300 pound bomb from a downed aircraft struck near the German Trans Ocean News Agency and United Press quarters in Chungking on June 11, demolishing the German site and severely damaging UP offices housed in the same hotel complex.
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