Sinking of Robin Moor Prompts Humanitarian Warfare Question
Washington insists the May 21 torpedoing of the Robin Moor, en route to Capetown with non contraband cargo, violated humanitarian rules for submarine warfare. It is unclear if a British ship recovered survivors after wireless notices. The ship carried eight passengers, four Americans, all said to have reached Capetown.
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Washington
Capttown
Robin Moor
Capetown
Brazil
West Africa
War rumors swirl as Finland gates and fronts shift
The article details rumored Finnish war preparation lasting months and possible Soviet invasion from Finland. It notes European whispers of Hitler’s forces massing on the Soviet front, reports of a Russian mobilization, and conflicting British and Beirut dispatches about actions near Lebanon and Damascus with French and British naval engagements and damaged ships.
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Europe
Adolf Hitler
Balkans
Russia
Finland
NBC
Ankara
Turkey
Middle East
Beirut
Lebanon
Damascus
Two Highway Mishaps Over the Weekend
State highway patrol reports two weekend accidents with no serious injuries. At ten o'clock Friday night near Tallahassee road an oil truck driven by Ralph A. Fitzpatrick left the road, overturned after hitting a pole. Early Saturday a Mid Southern Trucking truck collided with a car carrying several soldiers near the main bridges on the Boston road. no casualties were reported.
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Hishinas
AEN
Own
Tallahassee
Magnolia Oil Company
Athens
Ralph A. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Mid Southern Trucking Company
Carlo Jadgar O'Quinn
Jacksonville
Boston
Rufus J. McLord
Camp Stewart
Second Baptist Training School Begins Tuesday Night
The Second Baptist Church opens a training school for Sunday School teachers and officers on Tuesday night June 17 at 8 o clock. Mrs Edgar Woody of the First Baptist Church teaches from the book When Do Teachers Teach. All officers teachers and interested members urged to attend. Visitors welcome.
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Second Baptist Church
Edgar Woody
Young People’s Department
First Baptist Church
Woody
Second Baptist Sunday School
Industrial plants urged to cut power use in four states
Atlanta reports all electrically powered plants in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Mississippi asked to cut power consumption by one third until rain replenishes drought-stricken streams. Plants with defense orders are exempt. Officials say last week’s rains did little to ease shortages and heavier soaking rainfall is needed to restore hydroelectric flow.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Mississippi
Analyzes of Today on Axis Tactics and Soviet Crop Update
The piece discusses alleged infiltration and demoralization by Western agents in Russia, claims peasant loyalty to the state, notes Soviet spring sowings nearly doubling, and analyzes Axis reactions as Italy freezes U S credits signaling potential Italy leading aggressive moves amid U S Axis tensions.
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Stalin
Reich
Adolf Hitler
Soviet Union
Hitler
Ukraine
Defense Plant Interference Amendment Adopted in House
The House military committee approved an amendment to proposed plant seizure legislation. It imposes penalties for force or threats to disrupt defense workers and bans obstructing employment in defense plants. The measure allows defense workers to strike peacefully and sets penalties up to $5,000 or five years. The panel planned further action later in the day and would decide on President’s deferment proposal for men over 28.
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Washington
House
May
D-Ky
Faddis
D-Pa
Regents in Session on Reappointments
Atlanta June 16 AP The Georgia Board of Regents held a public hearing at the state capitol on the governor s objections to the reappointment of University of Georgia education official Dean Walter D Cocking and Marvin Pittman president of Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro The governor accused Pittman of undue political activity and Cocking of views on race contrary to southern thinking The board earlier declined to renew both contracts the hearing to decide if that action will stand
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Capitol
Eugene Talmadge
Board of Regents
Walter D. Cocking
University of Georgia
School of Education
Talmadge
Marvin Pittman
Georgia Teachers College
Statesboro
Cocking
Pittman
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
National Commission On Education
Michigan
University System Board of Regents
Talmedge
German actions seen as cautious amid Italy crisis
The piece notes German spokesmen call actions justified and speculate Washington may be tougher with Italy than Germany. It suggests Berlin is playing safe, watching Italy's move, and warns freezing American credits in Italy could bring in more cash than in Germany. United States enterprise faces tougher hurdles in Germany long term.
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Washington
Italy
Germany
United States Enterprise
Churchill Urges United Action as U S Landmark Honor Is Accepted
London dispatch reports Winston Churchill in a radio broadcast to the United States praising unity across the Atlantic. He accepted an honorary LL D degree from Rochester University, calling for enduring resolve and shared freedoms while urging perseverance against global threats.
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London
Winston Churchill
United States
Rochester
N.Y
Atlantic
Churchill
Itg
Funeral Services for Mrs Elizabeth Permelia Harrison
Funeral services were held at the Harrison cemetery in Cairo on Sunday afternoon for Mrs Elizabeth Permelia Harrison who died at her Route 2 Whigham residence after a two year illness. She was born December 2 1868 in Grady County and married February 2 1888 to Mr Harrison who died eight years ago. Surviving are seven daughters Mrs W A Roberts Mrs S L Kempt Mrs Stephen Midffeld Mrs Bessie Maxwell Mrs Arthur Chason Miss Sarah Harrison and Mrs Roy Faircloth and three sons J L Harrison Leroy and Miles Harrison plus thirty one grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were handled by South Georgia Funeral Home.
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Cairo
Harrison Cemetery
Pe Yelia Elizabeth Harrison
Route 2
Whighaly
J. L. Harrison
Climax
Leroy
Miles Harrison
Whigham
South Georgia Funeral Home
Roosevelt Cancels Planned Trips on Doctor Advice
President Roosevelt heeded his physician's advice and canceled trips to Hyde Park New York and Boston. Dr. Ross T. McIntire said the cold improved but he should stay in Washington, canceling engagements from last week due to the cold.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Boston
Ross T. McIntire
Baptist Sunday School Officers and Teachers Meet Tonight
The Baptist Sunday School officers and teachers will meet at the church tonight at 8:00 PM. Full attendance is required.
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Baptist Sunday School
FDR Orders OPM to End Discrimination in Defense Jobs
President Roosevelt instructed the Office of Production Management to ensure defense industries hire without regard to race religion or national origin. He cited complaints that qualified African Americans and others are barred from industry gates, calling the issue a grave national matter and urging immediate action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
OPM
Wiliam S. Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
June Term of City Court Opens in Thomasville
The June term of the City Court of Thomasville opened this morning before Judge B. B. Earle. Several criminal cases on the docket were disposed of with warrants sworn out defendants pleading guilty. Prosecution was led by Solicitor Joseph E. Cragmiles, with Clerk J. Fred Singletary and Sheriff Charles M. Dixon performing their duties. The criminal hearings will continue until all cases for this session are concluded.
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Thomasville
B. B. Earle
Joseph E. Cragmiles
J. Fred Singletary
Charles M. Dixon
Juniors to Host Valdosta Team at Stadium Tuesday
The American Legion Junior baseball team schedules a game with Valdosta Jiors at the stadium tomorrow night at 8 30. An aluminum night plan is tentatively set for that game with admission free to those bringing old aluminum objects. The metal will be sold to support defense work and further plan details will be announced tomorrow.
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Ion
Valdosta
American Legion
Legion Jiors
Enna
Wearer totals and monthly insurances report
The item lists totals for wearers over the last 24 hours and since the first of the month. It shows 1 wearer at 0.38, 62 wearers since the start of January, and 647 insurances or items noted this month with normal levels around 45 ins.
Camp Life With the Soldiers Reported From Various Bases
AP dispatches from camps relay light hearted vignettes of trainee life. A company of second infantry climbs a wooded hill in darkness for a mock battle aided by two donkeys, then greets dawn with praise for their defense line. At Camp Blanding a private receives a sod from his hometown in Baton Rouge after asking a lieutenant to visit. Camp Croft hosts a mother’s gift of lace shorts with a playful note. Randolph Field notes a 22 year old who, failing the air corps exam, tries to catch a ride in a training plane saying he has never flown before.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
Camp Blanding
Fla—Pat
Gillis
Baton Rouge
Randolph Field
Tex
Aiy Corps
Freezing of Axis Funds in U S Declared Unjustified
Berlin sources say the freezing of German and Italian funds in the United States is regarded as unjustified by Wilhelmstrasse. A spokesman indicated uncertainty about American ships in German ports and noted other properties could be affected if countermeasures are invoked. Officials said the matter is under study with no immediate reaction expected.
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Berlin
United States
Wilhelmstrasse
Reich
Local residents visit and travel notes around town
Mr and Mrs Howard Parrish and Mrs Harvey Bridges visit Jule Sampson and J C Harrison for a few days. Jack Zeigler and Jack Vann head to Buckroe Beach for the summer to assist at a resort hotel. Mrs Ewing Kirk and Dorothy Edwards return from Jacksonville Beach. Margaret and Billie Parker visit grandparents in West Palm Beach for the summer. Sussane and Eunice Wright travel to Connecticut for the season. Masaey returns from Washington D C. Mrs Fred Skeen goes to Macon for her husband’s hospital stay after an automobile crash. he shows slight improvement. T O Slappey of Miami spends days with his father J J Slappey. Helen Pam and Betl Chastain depart for a house party at Bessie Tift College then Atlanta and Washington and New Jersey.
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Howard Parrish
Harvey Bridges
Donald
Miami
Jule Sampson
J. C. Harrison
Messrs
Jack Zeigler
Jack Vann
Buckroe Beach
T. M. Mccomb
Saeed
Fred Skeen
Macon
Second District W C T U Meets Here Tomorrow
The local union hosts the Second District W C T U gathering at the Methodist church tomorrow at ten o clock. State officials expected include Mrs. Mary Harris Armor and Mrs. R L Mc Dougall of Atlanta. A lunch will be served at twelve thirty, and all members are urged to attend.
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Methodist Church
Mary Harris Armor
R. L. McDougall
Atlanta
Jail missing in Grangeville during border days parade
Sheriff Bud Taylor reports a portable hoosegow disappeared in Grangeville Idaho on June 16 during border days celebrations. The jail structure was built for residents who refuse to grow beards for the event.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Bud Taylor
Italy and United States clash over freezing credits
Il Popolo Di Roma denounces U S action as insane stupidity and calls Washington an ally of England while noting reaction to freezes. Berlin officials say the freezing of German and Italian funds in the United States is unjustified and being studied for effects and counter measures.
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Italy
U. S
Germany
America
United States
Il Popolo di Roma
Washington
England
European Powers Debate Effects of American Measures
A cautious analysis weighs how American policies might influence the war and what German counter-actions could follow. Officials discuss likely economic and political impacts and coordinate potential responses.
Hitler aims at Britain as Stalin believed to resist
An unconfirmed report in Turkey cites a Russian mobilization order and troop moves tied to a Hitler economic push. Finland reports the Red Army resisting Stalin's alleged appeasement while The Daily Herald argues Britain, not Russia, dominates Hitler's conquest dream and a swift strike precedes American aid.
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Turkey
Russia
Outtes
Hitler
Ukraine
Joseph
Stali
Stalin
Finland
Yesterda
Red Army
Daily Herald
Hitl
Gotte
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