Italy marks danger zone in Rome amid war prep
Rome citizens saw planes over the capital as Italy prepared for possible conflict. A student march toward the British consulate was broken up and troops guarded the embassy as rumors swirled about making Rome an open city. 20 Britons and families left for home amid farewell cries. Dispatches from Athens claimed Turkey sought to land troops on Greek islands to stop Italian advances and protect Greek territory. The Greek government reportedly rejected the request but renewed it. Fascist rhetoric contrasted with anxious rank and file who urged swift action if war comes.
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Rome
England
Tl Messaggero
Athens
Turkey
Aegean Sea
Britain
Italy
Senate rejects sale of U S war items to Allies
The Senate foreign relations committee rejected a proposal by Senator Claude Pepper to authorize sale of warplanes ships and military supplies owned by the United States Army and Navy to the Allies. Pepper argued the program vital as Allies confront German invaders.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
United States Army
Navy
Pepper
WPA to mobilize one fourth funds for defense drive
Works Projects Administrator Harrington said about 500000 WPA workers will join defense projects costing 250 million dollars. The program shifts 1941 WPA funds toward airports roads and armories with 1.18 million WPA workers already mobilized nationwide.
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Washington
F. C. Harrington
United Press
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Civilian Conservation Corps
Alva Adams
D.-Colo
Secretaries of War and Navy
Harrington
Army
Navy
WPA
Britons Ready for Rapid Defense if Nation Is Invaded
Britain prepares for immediate action with new siege defenses including mounted regulars, machine guns, and anti tank guns under General Ironside. Farmers are urged to disrupt enemy air landings by scattering hay and digging ditches as fascist arrests rise.
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England
Edmond Ironsides
Kingdom
Reichswehr
Striplings
Cvisters
Low Countries
France
End of German Monarchy Marked by Last WWI Shell
Veterans recount the 11 November 1918 moment when the battery fired late due to a malfunction named Calamity Jane. Sergeant First Class Burnett led the charge with Montana crew members including Dr. W. E. Long and William Barry, while the final command to fire was held to the fifty-ninth second.
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Burnett
Montana
W. E. Long
Anaconda
William Barry
Butte
Red” Holt
Express
Cunningham
Kelly
Montana crops outlook remains favorable despite pests
Montana weather and crop reports show generally good conditions with adequate pasture and range growth. Winter wheat weed growth and April freeze damage reduce prospects in some areas while grasshoppers and cutworms threaten patches. rye heads, alfalfa blooming, lambs and calves good, wool market weak as buyers pull out.
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Helena
Montana
Weather Bureau
Agricultural Marketing Service
Mullhol land seeks re election as constable in Silver Bow
Edward Mullholland filed his nominating petition for the Democratic nomination to continue as constable of Silver Bow township. The 803 West Copper Street resident is a lifetime Butte resident and Teamsters union member serving his first term. Also seven Democrats filed for precinct committeewoman and committeeman positions in various precincts. Government mines in the Netherlands Indies are expected to produce over 1,300,000 tons of coal this year.
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Edward J
Eddie Mull) Mulholland
Silver Bow Township
Mullholland
West Copper Street
Butte
Teamsters’ Union
Elizabeth Hennelly
Garden Avenue
Mae Narvaez
Finlen Hotel
Henrietta R. Bessette
White Way
W. 8. Manley
Quincy
Stephen Sullivan
West Galena
Pete J. Shelley
East Park Street
Frank J Fitch
Colorado
Goverment
Netherlands Indies
BC Lieutenant Governor Hamber Gives $100,000 War Support
Ottawa June 5 report states Eric Hamber and Mrs Hamber sent Prime Minister Mackenzie King a 100000 dollar check to aid financing the war. The contribution is described as a significant donation from British Columbia's vice regal couple.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Eric Hamber
British Columbia
Hamber
Mackenzie King
Germans Claim New Advances In French Front
German communique reports fresh divisions entering action to seize more of the French coastline from Abbeville to Longwy as Hitler framed the battle as a historic lesson for the Allies. DNB notes French troops fighting alone with some British aid. Stukas target French armor. Bells ring in Germany for victory as Dienst Aus Deutschland lauds public joy and reports Russian oil deliveries rising to plan.
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Abbeville
English Channel
Longwy
Maginot Line
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Hitler
Reich
Germany
Flanders
DNB
le Havre
England
Das Schwarze Korps
SS Guards
Envier
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Dienst
Exemptions Likely Lowered as Tax Plan Aims Higher Rates
The proposal foresees lower personal income exemptions and a higher mid range surtax on incomes from 5000 to 50000, possibly raising the 4 percent rate to 75 percent for incomes above 5 million. Cooper cites $75 million under current rates or $82.5 million with a 10 percent supertax. The Ways and Means subcommittee studies a 656 million defense tax bill to raise at least 200 million, to help retire a 4 billion debt increase in five years. The supertax would be temporary, while base broadening would become permanent.
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Cooper
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D.N
Important metals endure months even if exports stop
The fragment notes that certain metals retain value and usefulness for months even when export channels cease entirely, signaling resilience in supply chains and strategic material importance.
Molotov Names Erik Labonne French Ambassador to Soviet Union
Moscow June 5 Premier Molotov agreed to appoint Erik Labonne as French ambassador to Soviet Russia. The move follows the Soviets accepting Sir Stafford Cripps as British ambassador, restoring full diplomatic relations with the Allies after a period of withdrawn envoys.
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Moscow
Viacheslav Molotov
Erik Labonne
Soviet
Russia
Sir Stafford Cripps
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