American Liner Washington Halted at Sea by Submarine
The Washington with 1 020 passengers was halted early morning by an unidentified submarine off 12 50 W 42 12 N. It ordered abandonment of ship then allowed it to proceed. Passengers and crew evacuated to boats, later resumed voyage with no further interference.
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State Department
United States
Europe
Lisbon
Galway
Ireland
Harry Manning
U. S. Lines
New York
Brazil President Defends Europe Dictatorships
Rio de Janeiro June 11. President Getulio Vargas defended Europe s dictatorships in a speech calling vigorous peoples fit for life in follow the route of their aspirations Observers contrasted his remarks with President Roosevelt s wartime address Italy s declaration of war. Vargas who has ruled Brazil in dictatorship for most of his 10 years spoke of crossing and enduring human suffering as part of historical change and a march toward a future based on new economic and social organization.
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Getulio Vargas
Europe
Roosevelt
Italy
Vargas
Brauil
Bre Crossin
Ford ready to mass produce air planes after contracts
Edsel Ford said his company can swing into mass production of air planes once contracts are granted by the government after a conference with William Knudsen of the national defense commission. He noted the P 40 army pursuit plane was deemed suitable for mass production and hinted at a possible output near 1,000 planes daily.
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Edsel Ford
William
Knudson
National Defense Commission
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Army
Ford predicts mass production of pursuit planes within six months
Henry Ford says his plants can roll out high speed pursuit planes for the War Department at 1,000 a day without disrupting automobile output. He notes the Curtiss P-40 as the model and stresses defense use. Ford, Tadsel Ford, and staff quand Washington for orders. welding would replace rivets as production scales.
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Associated Press
Detroit
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Lord Staff
Washington
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Dearborn
Brazil Marks 75th Anniversary of Battle at Rischuelo
On a Brazilian warship Vargas spoke amid a crowd commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Rischuelo. The address referenced civilization’s end and a new era, with officials and observers noting the tumult and fecund potential of the period.
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Tours Becomes New Capital of France
Tours, on the Loire, was named emergency capital as government ministries embassies and staff moved in. Refugees flood the city as police manage traffic and crowded routes. Diplomats including Papal Nuncio and ambassadors from Belgium Argentina Spain arrive, some bombed en route but with no casualties.
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U S Ambassador Bullitt Stays On in Paris
William C. Bullitt remains ambassador to France in Paris while some staff relocate to Tours to liaise with the foreign ministry and other ministries. Anthony Drexel Biddle Jr. becomes deputy ambassador to France to stay in touch with the foreign ministry and may arrive from Angers. Embass y secretaries Freemar Matthews Hugh S Fullerton Rachel Regan Ernest Mayer and Capt Robert A Schow remain nearby with acting military attaches and John M Sterling as assistant air attach.
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Foreign Office
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Foreign Ministry
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Ford foresees aviation as safest high speed transport
Years ago Ford declared aviation was coming into its own and would become the safest form of high speed transportation. He expressed conviction that once he started an airplane production line he would never abandon it.
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Ee Sea
Market rally steadies amid war news and spending hopes
New York stocks closed in an orderly rally led by gains of two to more than four points as optimistic spending and defense news tempered adverse war headlines. Sentiment supported by Italy joining the side of the Allies and a presidential pledge of heavier defense outlays. Memphis cottonseed meal and New Orleans cottonseed oil closed steady to firm with notable price moves.
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New York
Dennigs
Calnnesa
Italy
New York Cottonseed Futures Close Higher on June 11
Bleachable cottonseed futures on the New York market closed 14 to 19 points higher for June 11. Total sales reached 153 contracts with July at 6.15 16, Sep 6.22 8, Oct 6.23 26, Dec 6.28, Jan 6.29. Auction bids noted as B bids.
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Tenn
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New York
Philippines
Talmadge Reported Ready to Enter Governor's Race
State Rep H B Edwards said former Governor Eugene Talmadge would enter the 1940 gubernatorial race tomorrow in a Lowndes county backed announcement. A breakfast in Atlanta was planned for the official disclosure with Edwards to speak and announce funding for the $250 September primary entry fee.
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Valdosta Times
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Eugene Talmadge
Atlanta
Lowndes County
Talmadge
Edwards
Britain warns of mines off Libyan coast
London reports the British Admiralty warned that mines reportedly laid by British forces off the Libyan coast pose a danger to ships. The alert urges caution for vessels in the region and notes minefield locations are under scrutiny.
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Packer 220 Market Report Southeast Area
Combined receipts of hogs at Southeastern Packing Plants in Georgia Alabama and Florida total 118 head with shipments mainly. Prices mostly steady to 25 cents lower as Teany's quotations show range from 3.74 to 5.50 per hundredweight across weight classes and grades including sows and lighter pigs.
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U. S&. Dept. of Agri
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Ala
Jacksonville
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Chicago Livestock Prices and Trade Report
Chicago livestock market bulletin shows hogs salable 16 000, 24 000 total, prices steady to weak with top hogs at 5.30, cattle slow with steer and stock entries bid 25 lower, bulk steer lots 8.75 10.25, heifers 9 85, cows weak to steady, vealers dull at 9.50, weights and lots listed amid thin demand and local bidding.
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U. S
New York Cotton Rises as Futures Rally After Bombay Slump
Cotton futures in New York gain as much as a dollar a bale amid stock and commodity rallies. July old and new contracts rise with late-session buying and short covering. prices close 19 to 29 higher. Middling spot cotton at 10.65 cents.
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New Orleans Cotton Futures Rise Amid Bullish Crop News
Cotton futures edged up about a dollar a bale as private crop news and gains in other markets provided support. Closing prices finished 16 to 21 points higher, with varied movements across different futures contracts in New Orleans trading.
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Turpentine and Rosin Market Report from Savannah
Savannah June 11 Turpentine firm 26 offerings 228 sales 28 receipts 386 shipments 134 stock 9 944 Rosin firm offerings 432 as gold receipts 2 035 shipments 1 320 stocks 166 258 Quote B 4 30 D 3 40 BL 3 6a F G Hy I 4 00 K 052 M 4 553 N 5 00 Wa 3 25 WW 5 70 X 5 90
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Chicago Cash Grain and Government Bond Report
Chicago cash grain prices list No. 1 yellow corn oats soybeans and samples with values for No. 3 white oats and malting. Government bonds in New York show treasury bills and mortgage issues with bid and ask ranges and full date references.
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Italy Shifts Command As Axis War Expands
Italy declares full war stance as Mussolini appoints Badoglio as chief of staff and transfers command to the king emperor. Frontline troops urged to concentrate on victory while reports of attacks remain unconfirmed and authorities withhold details of specific sectors opened.
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Domenico Cavannari
Francisco Piccolo
Mussolini
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Senate okays plan for gun trading
Washington June 11 The Senate approved President Roosevelt's request to authorize the Army to trade in old guns for new ones. The transaction would make thousands of old weapons available for sale by manufacturers to Britain and France, accelerating global military supply.
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Roosevelt
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No Amendments to Defense Tax Bill Are Considered
Washington June 11 parliamentary tactics blocked amendments to a 1.004 billion defense tax bill seen as a major barrier to adjournment. The Rules Committee backed a procedure forcing a straight vote to pass or reject the bill. Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the rushed measure and urging a broader study of tax reform. The bill would raise rates, widen the base, and lift the debt limit, with Senate action expected next week amid calls for a longer term fiscal plan.
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Strinfen
Rules Committee
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