Defense Agencies Created in Roosevelt Civilian Defense Plan
President Roosevelt issued an executive order creating the Office of Civilian Defense in Washington. New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia leads the Board of Civilian Protection with members from War Navy Justice Interior and other agencies to advise on civilian defense measures for life and property protection. A second division will form a volunteer participation committee capped at 20 members representing regions and interests.
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Office of Civilian Defense
New York
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Civilian Defense Agency
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Federal Security Administration
Council For State Governments
American Municipal Association
United States Council of Mayors
Blood Dropping Parachute to Aid Mountain Hospitals
Geneva inventor rigs parachute drops glass blood containers to supply transfusions in isolated mountain gar rons and remote farm valleys, aiming quicker hospital access.
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Geneva
Leahy Warned Britain Risk and Petain’s Quiet Doubt
A Washington dispatch notes U S Ambassador Admiral Leahy warned of coming events as France capitulated to Germany. The piece details Petain and Weygand’s old regime opposition to parliamentary government and pessimism about French victory, with March 24 1918 order cited and Fo ch’s intervening at Amiens. The article suggests British victory could prompt scrutiny of the French General Staff.
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Shipping pool plan of Roosevelt aids beleaguered islands
Washington May 20 Maritime observers contend Roosevelt seeks a 2,000,000 ton shipping pool to aid democracies. They estimate British wartime tonnage at 21.5 million but note losses and convoy delays reduce efficiency by about 60 percent. Remaining ships must avoid Africa and move at slow speeds, delaying exports.
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British Bomber Shot Down by French Chasers
New York May 20 German radio broadcast heard here said French chaser planes shot down a British bomber near Syria. No further details available.
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Nazis Admit Sinking of Ship Zamzam
Berlin reports the 8,200-ton Egyptian passenger Zam Zam has been sunk by a German raider in the South Atlantic. Some 422 crew and passengers survive in German occupied territory, including 138 Americans. The vessel left Recife for Capetown on April 9.
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Capetown
France
South Africa
British push toward Baghdad advances 15 miles in Iraq
London reports a authoritative source says British forces moved 15 miles toward Baghdad from Habbaniyah air base crossing the Euphrates and taking Fallujah, about 40 miles from Baghdad. It remains unclear whether the advance will continue.
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Iraq
Baghdad
Habbaniyah
Euphrates River
Fallujah
Defense of Syria Now Is Planned VICHY
French air minister Gen Bergeret landed in Beirut to organize the defense of French mandated Syria against British serial bombardments. The announcement was made today.
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Bergeret
Beirut
Syria
Trainees Fast Track to Army Officer Posts
U S Army trainees show strong odds of becoming officers. July officer schools start with an initial quota of 2300, and those who survive will be commissioned as second lieutenants about three months later. Selection comes from Regulars, National Guardsmen, and trainees. six months of training and three years of service after commission required.
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Good Will Party From California Heads To Alaska Next Month
Two hundred southern California business men and their families will take a goodwill tour to Alaska via the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. The party will visit nine cities in Alaska and inspect national sites as they travel from May into June. The trip aims to strengthen business ties and showcase regional opportunities.
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Scotland
Rudolf Hess
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Los Angeles Chamber of Commutes
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Airstrip Raids Hit German Airdromes in Greece
Royal Air Force bombers struck German occupied airdromes in Greece used by Nazi planes for attacks on Crete. Continued raids target German concentrations in Syria and Libya as Allied forces press the campaign.
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Crete
Syria
Libya
Thanksgiving date to return to traditional schedule in 1942
Washington May 20 Roosevelt ends experiment moving Thanksgiving up one week to boost business. Next year 1942 Thanksgiving will be on the traditional last Thursday of November. This year it falls on the next to last Thursday, November 20, by last year’s proclamation.
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Roosevelt
Stock Quotations New York May 20 Closing Prices
Closing quotations from New York show Alaska Juneau mine at 4, American Can 79, Anaconda 26, Bethlehem Steel 71, Commonwealth Southern 5/16, Curtiss Wright 8, General Motors 38, International Harvester 474, Kennecott 37, New York Central 12 1/2, Northern Pacific 6 3/4, United States Steel 54, Pound 4.03. Dow Jones averages posted industrials 117.65, rails 28.25, utilities 17.31.
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Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Bethlehem’ Steel
Commonwealth and Southern
Curtlas Wright
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
United States Steel
Pound
Crete Invaded by German Air and Sea Assault
London reports Winston Churchill announced 1500 German troops disguised as New Zealanders landed on Crete by gliders parachutes and aircraft. The attack aimed at Crete harboring New Zealand British and Greek forces under Major General Freyberg. The speech noted heavy bombardment of Suda Bay and airfields as part of an Axis plan to threaten Cyprus and jeopardize the Mediterranean approaches.
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House of Commons
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Crete
New Zealand
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Suda Bay
King George
Rehesrasl
England
British Isles
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Mediterranean Sea
Syria
Turkey
Italians, British In Battle In Gondar Sector
Italian troops dislodged British positions in the Gondar sector of northwestern Ethiopia with heavy losses on both sides, according to an official communique. The report lists no precise figures but confirms continued fighting and Italian gains in the area near Rome.
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Airports In Syria Hit By Sudden Incident
Damacus May 20 reports that air facilities in Syria suffered a sudden strike as British forces continue a near 1 percent daily bombardment pace. The action highlights ongoing regional tensions and the impact on aviation and civilian infrastructure.
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