FDR Considers Steps to Curb Labor Stoppages and Power Rationing
The AP reports President Roosevelt weighing new measures as drought drives electric power rationing for industry. Georgia Power and affiliates coordinate with Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Gulf Power to cut supply, initially planned for June but postponed.
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Roosevelt weighs new steps to halt defense strikes
President Roosevelt said new measures are under consideration to reduce labor stoppages in defense industries while the Defense Mediation Board works on west coast aircraft and lumber disputes. He noted no formal action yet on the North American Aviation plant or the Washington Woodworkers strike as federal conciliator John A. Moffitt reports progress in the six way truck driver stoppage.
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Germany and Japan rebuffed by America and Dutch Indies
President Roosevelt said Ambassador Winant delivered no peace terms from England and accused Germany of spreading false peace scare narratives. He cited Nazi orders to emphasize Germany’s lack of hostile intent and criticized certain U.S. papers for echoing Berlin’s propaganda alongside coverage of Adolf Hitler. He noted a Times editorial supporting skepticism of Hitler’s assurances.
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Advantages and Costs of Times Enterprise Want Ads
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Hore Belisha urges common American and British citizenship
Edinburgh June 6 Former War Secretary Leslie Hore Belisha urged common citizenship by Great Britain the British Empire and the United States as a hopeful assurance of democratic unity. He criticized Crete defense and warned productivity is falling while urging full use of manpower and a united allied council to win the war.
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South African Prime Minister appeals for faster UK aid
Capetown June 6 Prime Minister Jan Christiaan Smuts urged the United States to hurry decisive support before it is too late. He said the U S must live up to its supposed haste and act promptly to speed British aid.
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Georgia Florida Alabama Weather Forecast Summary
Georgia fair to night and Saturday with little temperature change. Florida fair to partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. Alabama and extreme northwest Florida fair tonight with Saturday partly cloudy. Gentle east to south winds along the coast.
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Annual Session Amendment Appears Defeated in Georgia
With 151 of 159 counties counted, the Georgia annual session amendment trailed 28 505 votes against to 28 450 for after late returns. Governor Talmadge noted a majority of registered voters might be needed, while observers say a simple majority of those voting should suffice.
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FDR Signs Bill Allowing Seizure of Foreign Ships
President Roosevelt signed legislation to permit the government to take over and operate about 80 idle foreign ships in U S waters and ordered the Maritime Commission to carry out the act. The order allows purchase requisition charter or take over ships and operate them in service of the United States or lease them to other nations with presidential approval. The president noted he did not know how many ships would be seized or which would be first and whether French vessels would be included.
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Six Air Corps Units From Maxwell Field to Albany
The War Department announced six air corps units with about 1190 men will transfer around June 25 from Maxwell Field Alabama to the advanced flying school at Albany Georgia in a permanent change of station. Units include the 76th Air Base Group Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron with 140 personnel the 68th Air Base Squadron with 150 the 82nd Material Squadron with 200 and the 94th 96th School Squadrons each with 200 personnel.
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Battle of Wits Near Crisis in Dutch East Indies
DeWitt Mackenzie reports from Batavia as H. J. Van Mook replies to Japan on oil rubber tin and copra exports. Japan’s demand and Dutch limits threaten the broader war effort while Tokyo seeks Germany-bound supplies via the East Indies. The evolving tug of war began in May 1940 with the Winkelman armistice and grew through a November 12 agreement.
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Drought Ravages Georgia Truck Crops Across State
Atlanta June 6 The U S Department of Agriculture reports weeks of hot dry weather have damaged Georgia commercial vegetables. Harvests of snap beans and cucumbers are cut short while tomatoes cantaloupes and watermelons are set to begin mid June. Lima beans expected at 90000 bushels from 1500 acres with last year 72000 bushels from 1350 acres. North Georgia bean planting delayed and cabbage largely harvested in South Georgia. Green peas dewberries onions and corn also noted with uneven stands and light yields in places.
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Meigs High Seniors Plan Trip to Washington DC
Meigs June 6. The 1941 senior class of Meigs high school left Monday morning in a Meigs consolidated school bus for a trip to Washington DC to visit the capitol. The girls and boys raised funds through plays popularity contests and rummage sales to cover expenses. They expect to return Sunday after visiting points of interest along the way.
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Peace rumors spiked as Roosevelt rejects German offer
President Roosevelt publicized no peace talks with Britain while German propaganda tried to claim Winant carried a peace offer. Dutch Japan talks stalled as the Dutch refused to enlarge imports from the Indies and refused to aid Germany. RAF bombers struck Italian airfields in Syria and Italian bombers hit Gibraltar as Axis presses aim at the Mediterranean. Alexandria casualties were reported heavy with 150 killed and 200 wounded. France's high commands met at Vichy amid Hull’s warning that German cooperation harms others.
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