Senate Naval Committee to Summon Knox Over War Aid
Washington reports the Senate Naval Affairs Committee unanimously votes to summon Col Frank Knox Roosevelt’s navy secretary designate to testify on keeping the United States out of war. Public hearing likely July 1 as protests and support pour in for Knox and Stimson.
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British Navy Gains From French Fleet Report
Washington reports Britain has taken over most of the French navy boosting Allied naval power on the eve of a German assault. The move could give Britain a two to one tonnage lead over Italy and Germany, with France’s ships and planes to bolster Britain’s blockade strategy despite limited munitions access.
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Weather Forecast For States South Carolina Georgia Florida
South Carolina shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with a slight warmup. Georgia experiences partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with unsettled conditions in the south. Florida expects partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday after scattered thundershowers this afternoon. Northwest Florida records gentle to moderate east to south winds tonight and Sunday.
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Congress clears decks with huge appropriations and defense tax bills
Congress approves nearly four billion in appropriations for defense planes tanks and munitions and adopts a one point six billion relief and labor funding package. A defense tax bill raises deficits and debt limits and the Senate sends the measure to the White House with a 45 to 21 vote as work rushes to finish before the upcoming recess.
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Nazi Planes Raid Coast of England
London reports waves of German warplanes attacked the east coast for a third time in four days. Three civilians were killed and others wounded as fires and anti aircraft fire lit the sky. British fighters drove off the raiders. fewer than 100 bombers took part with limited damage.
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Britain Takes Over French Fleet In Intact Condition
Washington reports Britain has seized the bulk of the French fleet intact, solving naval support problems as munitions and spare parts for seized vessels remain in enemy hands. Experts note limited immediate usefulness without supplies and warn a new industry would be needed for a permanent fleet integration.
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Paris Schools Reopen Under Berlin Report
Berlin radio reports Paris has resumed telephone service and plans to reopen Seine department schools. Authorities fear food shortages for about 2,000,000 residents, with milk and butter in immediate short supply while other foods remain accessible. Refugees continue arriving as Berlin notes the city’s hunger concerns.
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French Agree To Hitlers Armistice Terms At Compiegne
Paris radio reports say France signed Germany's armistice terms at Compiegne forest with a 650 p.m. broadcast time. French envoys to Rome may negotiate with Mussolini while talks with Italy continue. The government in Bordeaux delays verdict on a double peace while French troops still fight and shelling continues.
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