Americans in Tribute Toward Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day honors at Flanders cemeteries mark the Unknown Soldier and fallen servicemen as shells burst anew. President Roosevelt meets with the National Defense Commission amid wartime tensions. Congress remains in session, skipping the holiday. Maj. Horace Smith leads Arlington observance. A former German submarine commander withdraws from Detroit parade to avoid embarrassment.
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Associated Press
Flanders Fields
Roosevelt
National Defense Commission
Congress
Maj
Horace Smith
Arlington Cemetery
Detroit
Coffee denounces Bridges bill as un American
Congressman John M. Coffee of Tacoma Washington says he will lead the fight in Congress against a bill to deport the Australian born Pacific Coast CIO leader Harry Bridges. Coffee calls the measure un American unethical and unconstitutional and warns of a dangerous precedent.
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San Francisco
Cal
John M. Coffee
Tacoma
Wash
Harry Bridges Defense Committee
Oast Cio
Coffee
Klondike Kate Heads North to Rejoin Miner Husband
In Bend Oregon on May 30 Klondike Kate real name Mrs John Matson sails for Alaska to rejoin husband mining on Matson Creek in the Klondike. Galgas was admitted to St Ann's Hospital today for treatment of an injury. He is a mine employee.
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Klondike
M, Galgas
St.Ann's Hospital
Defense Bill Adds Over Billion to Armament Fund
Washington May 30 The administration raises the national defense armament bill by more than a billion dollars as Roosevelt meets with a new defense commission to plan rapid spending of the war chest. The move brings total government defense outlays to 4.3 billion with 1.182 billion added to the army and 1.473 billion to the navy, as the president prepares a further funding message to Congress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Defense Commission
Senate
Congress
German Forces Hold Three U S Cemeteries In Paris
Memorial Day services at the American Cathedral Church quoted Rev. Frederick Beekman saying three American cemeteries are in German hands and another is under fire. He did not provide cemetery names.
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Paris
Frederick Beekman
Juggernaut German forces advance in France May 30
German army drives through Flanders and into northern France while Allied forces retreat toward Dunkerque. Evacuation efforts around Dunkerque falter as British troops mount rear guard actions against renewed bombardment and artillery attacks.
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Paris
Flanders
France
England
Bes
Dunkerque
Nathands
Britons warned of possible German invasion of islands
London May 30 Britons heard the first official warning that thousands of German troops might temporarily invade the British Isles. Sir Harold Nicholson Parliamentary Secretary said news from the French front is bad and Germany may land troops using new warfare. He added forty four million people will not permit them to remain long and Britons must not neglect precautions against invasion.
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London
British Isles
Harold Nickelson
Germany
Britain
Publisher Boettiger breaks arm aboard yacht in Seattle
Seattle May 30 John Boettiger publisher of the Seattle Post Intelligencer and son in law of President Roosevelt fractured his left arm on a yachting trip with Emory Land of the United States Maritime Commission. The injury occurred when a skiff swung on the davits. Meherins set for Sitka trip by Juneau with Capt. Ed Jones aboard the Triton and expect a Friday return.
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Seattle
Roosevelt
John Boettiger
Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Emory Land
United States Maritime Commission
Boettiger
Keep Out and Keep Ready Polley Urges Defense Stand
E M Polley proclaimed a threefold policy at American Legion Memorial Day services: keep out of foreign wars, strengthen national defense, and halt fifth column activity in America. He urged peacetime vigilance, honored those who died abroad, and warned eight European nations have entered the international graveyard as he called for readiness.
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United States
America
E. M. Polley
the Elks Hall
Polley
Europe
Discovery of Alaska Gold Creek by Harris and Juneau
The dedication speech for the Joseph Juneau and Richard T. Harris monument recalls the 1880 discovery of gold in Alaska. Harris relates their Sitka to Gold Creek expedition, naming Salmon Creek and Gold Creek, and describes early placements, wages, and the reach toward Snowslide Gulch.
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Juneau
Monument
R. E. Robertson
Joseph Juneau
Richard T. Harris
Sitka
Sitka Sound
Sergius Narrows
Alaska
Kowee
N. A. Puller
George Pilz
Therr
Sheep Creek
Gastineau Channel
Taku
Aukes
Chatham
Harris
Daily Dispatch
Salmon Creek
Takou River
Stephen's Passage
Auk
Berner’s Bay
Gold Creek
Louvre Theatre
Pioneers Monument Dedicated by Juneau Residents
Hundreds gathered on a busy street among modern buildings to dedicate a monument honoring Richard T. Harris, who landed on an uninhabited beach sixty years ago, as officials unveiled the tribute amid ceremony and local pride.
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Genevieve Juneau
Aurora
Ilinois
Joseph Juneau
Margaret Harris
Juneau
Richard Harris
Alaska
Dunkirk Siege Escapes Amid Backlash as Allies Retreat
Bulletin from London reports Allied forces retreating to the sea after a ring of fire closes on Dunkerque. About 60 vessels evacuate wounded and exhausted troops. Berlin notes thousands may have escaped, with many French units cut off near Lille. German High Command says plans to finish Mop-up, Stukas claim sinking transports and ships. Air battles see heavy losses on both sides with Britons claiming many planes shot down and missing aircraft.
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London
Dunkerque
Associated Press
Flanders Plains
Lille
Planders
High Command
English Channel
Strait of Dover
Berlin
Dover
England
British
Air Ministry
Flanders
Canada's Second Royal Air Force Arrives Overseas
Ottawa reports the Second Royal Canadian Air Force contingent has reached England, the official announcement states. The arrival marks a significant reinforcement of Canadian air power overseas during the ongoing conflict.
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Canada
Royal Air Force
Ottawa
Royal Canadian Air Force
England
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Otton
Bakersfield
California
Ruth Rogers
Hollywood
Miss Rogers
U. S
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Flanders Field
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Joe Juneau
Ireland
W. John Harris
Buay
Ellis Hall
Dick Harris
Robertson
Pioneers
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