Army Bill Would Provide 40 000 Planes Amid Vast Defense Spending
Washington reports a $10.07 billion army supply bill seeks 40 000 planes for the air corps, with officials warning funds are insufficient. Undersecretary Patterson cites Germany’s production growth and the need to equip a greatly expanded program as the bill targets fiscal year planning and coast defense modernization.
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Washington
Air Corps
House
Fua Appropriations Committee
Robert P. Patterson
War ‘Department
Germany
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Atlantic Island
George ‘ Marshall
National Guard
Induction Age Range Considered Under Selective Service
Washington officials discussed limiting military training induction to ages 21 to 27 if Congress approves amendments to the selective service act. Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, director of selective service, testified that proposals aim to grant the president power to defer inductions by age groups.
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Washington
Jane
Brig
Igen
Lewis B. Hershey
Ae Senators
Congress
Director of
Selective Service
Hull Says Franco German Aid Harms U S Rights
Secretary Hull told France that Franco German collaboration was inimical to the rights of the United States and other nations in a Washington address.
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Hull
France
U. S
Washington
United States
Drought Persists Across Southeast Despite Some Rain
The drought lingers across the east and south with damaged crops and water shortages. Ohio faces its worst drought in 25 years though a 3 inch rain offers limited relief. South Carolina sees partial relief while Georgia remains largely dry and floods threaten West Virginia.
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Ohio
J. M. Broughton
North Carolina
South Carolina
West Virginia
Delta
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Ilinois
Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
Alma
Observers Debate Joker to Joker in New Amendment
Atlanta observers discussed whether a joker exists in the proposed constitutional amendment for annual legislative sessions. The measure trailed by 296 votes in the latest tally, 24 929 to 24 633, amid questions about certification laws and gubernatorial proclamation procedures.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Capitol
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Talmadge
Britain May Seek Allenby as War Turns in Syria
The article argues Britain may need a commanding figure like Allenby to strike in Syria and Lebanon to halt German influence and protect Turkey. It notes Eden’s bombing of Beirut facilities and the risk of a full land campaign, with Turkey potentially siding with the Allies if a strong British presence forms on the Syrian border.
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DeWitt Mackenzie
Fred Vanderschmidt
Britain
Allenby
Jerusalem
Damascus
Near East
Turkey
Mediterranean
Henry Maitland Wilson
Palestine
Transjordan
Wilson
Syria
Lebanon
Isa
French Mandate
Rumania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Beirut
Anthony Eden
Hitler
Iraq
Mosul
Haifa
Spahs
Janissaries
Dardanelles
Bosporus
Egypt
Adolf Mhitler
Cyprus
Suez Canal
Sukru Saracoglu
Franz von. Papen
Surprise disclosure sparks talk of vast army expansion
Washington reports a surprise disclosure that the army may rush a new billion dollar camp construction to raise field strength to 2,800,000. Brigadier General Somervell testified the military plans include fast tracking contracts worth about 1 billion dollars. The Maritime Commission moves toward a 2,000,000 ton pool to aid defense and British aid programs.
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ARMY
Washington
War Department
Congress
Geenral Brehon Somervell
House
Martime Commission
Roosevelt
Atlantic and Gulf Coastwise
Coastwise
Soldiers May Be Released From Service For Defense Work
The War Department announced a new policy allowing soldiers with key defense industry skills to be released from military service to return to civilian employment. This move addresses industrialists complaints about wartime labor shortages and aims to keep critical production running.
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Washington
War Department
Strike shuts down big air craft plant in Inglewood
The CIO led a walkout at North American Aviation in Inglewood California forcing a complete shutdown of its warplane plant. The action followed a board backed attempt at mediation as Orton and the CIO UAW press for full union shop and stronger benefits while the board weighs further measures.
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Associated
Press New Cio
Defense Mediation Board
North American Aviation Corporation
Ine
Inglewood
Calif
Washington
Roosevelt
North American
Mediation Board
CIO
Prestige OF Mediation Board
FDR admonition challenged by lumber strike leader
Washington June 5 The Pacific Northwest lumber strike leader O M Orton of the International Woodworkers of America denounced President Roosevelts call for mediation board guidelines as labor busting He vowed the 32000 lumber workers would keep striking until they obtain a decent living The mediation board held a closed forenoon session to consider action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Defense Mediation Board
Pacific Northwest
Mediation Board
O. M. Orton
CTO
International Woodworkers of America
National Defense
Dykstra
East May Soon Be Restricted on Use of Oil
Washington reports Petroleum Administrator Tekes says oil restrictions in the east are probable within a month and voluntary measures may be used. Daylight saving time urged for all. Ickes notes no current shortage but warns conditions may worsen and gasless Sundays could return next winter.
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Washington
Tekes
Ickes
C. W. Kellogg
Edison Electric Institute
Ickea
Roosevelt
Defense Petroleum
British Mediterranean base at Alexandria bombed by Nazis
London reports forecast of a wider Middle East war as Britain readies action in Syria while Nazi planes strike the British Mediterranean fleet base at Alexandria. More than 100 killed, extensive destruction in the Egyptian city as Turkey, Syria and Lebanon brace for further moves and troop movements intensify nearby.
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Alexandria
Middle East
London
Great Britain
Syria
Lebanon
Associated Press
Britain
Egypt
Reuters
Rayvak
Archibald P. Wavell
Palestine
Iraq
Cyprus
France
Vichy
Pierre Boisson
French West Africa
Dakar
Charles. de Gaulle
Free French
South Carolina and Florida Weather Update
Weather forecast covers South Carolina cooler tonight and Friday fair, Georgia mostly fair with scattered thundershowers tonight and Friday, and Florida cloudy with scattered storms this afternoon followed by cooler conditions tonight and Friday in the north and south portions. Alabama shows fair conditions tonight and Friday with light to moderate NE coastal winds.
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Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
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United Automobile Workers Union
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AFL
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