Dunkerque Evacuated as Allied Hold Fades
Paris reports the French admiralty says Dunkerque fell to the Germans after a last evacuation by marines. Seven French destroyers and a supply ship were lost. more than 300000 Allied troops were saved, with the port left useless. General Prioux’s fate is unclear. Lord Gort is in London.
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Italians Move Toward War Entry Under Il Duce
In a 90 minute session Premier Mussolini's cabinet approved measures to ready Italy for war. They extended preparations to Africa, bolstered the navy, and disciplined war industries. The non belligerent ally status with Germany persisted as leaders awaited a final decision.
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Tax Bill May Jump to Billion
Washington reports indicate congressional tax leaders seek a boost in the pending tax bill to over 1 billion dollars. Proposed changes include broadening the income tax base and raising rates on incomes below 60 thousand dollars, with a 10 percent flat increase and higher excise taxes. Details of the formula were not disclosed.
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French Bomb Nazis In Reprisal Raids
Paris reports say French planes bombed Munich and Frankfurt air fields and industrial targets in retaliation for German bombardment of Paris. British aircraft struck Ruhr railways and refineries as Paris and Berlin trade claims on losses.
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Senate Approves Naval Air Expansion To 10 000 Planes
The Senate approved legislation to expand the Naval Air Force to 10 000 planes with 16 000 pilots and a defensive ring of bases around the United States. The measure returns to the House or is subject to Senate changes, with a ceiling of 10 000 planes. Estimated cost reaches 2.25 billion dollars funded by future appropriations.
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Roosevelt accepts Navy secretary resignation effective June 24
President Roosevelt accepted Secretary of Navy Charles Edison’s resignation, to take effect June 24. Louis P. Lochner reported from Calais that a massive new gun claimed by the high command could shell London, Calais 90 miles from the capital. Paris reported 906 casualties from yesterday’s raid, including 254 dead and 652 wounded.
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German air squadrons over Switzerland again
Swiss reports say German air squadrons roared over Switzerland toward the Rhone valley. Two or three German planes were attacked by Swiss fighters and reportedly forced down on French soil. One Swiss plane was shot down with its 25 year old pilot killed.
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British radiocast claims Cherbourg bombed by German planes
The Columbia Broadcasting system intercepted a British radio broadcast reporting German planes bombed Cherbourg, a major French port, but no further details were provided.
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Fires Continue in Le Havre Amid Raid Series
German incendiary bombs hit the important French port of Le Havre as Nazi aircraft resumed raids after a two week span. Bombers attacked the city last night and again this morning, intensifying the harbor assault.
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British Air Attacks Target Ruhr Valley and Frankfurt Area
The air ministry reported that British airplanes attacked important military objectives in Germany. The strikes covered the Ruhr valley Rheinish Prussia and the neighborhood of Frankfort as part of nighttime operations.
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Eden to call maximum conscripts this month
War Minister Anthony Eden announced that the highest possible number of conscripts will be trained this month, effectively doubling the normal call rate.
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Roosevelt asks for 68 new naval vessels funding
President Roosevelt asked Congress for funds to begin 68 new naval vessels and an overall defense request of 1.277 billion dollars for army and navy. He sent the proposal to Speaker Bankhead and the House Appropriations Committee requesting 507.253 million dollars cash and 63.56 million dollars contractual authority for the navy.
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Gate To Britain Swings Wide By Louis P Lochner
Reporter details a German blitz through Dunkerque as Stukas bomb and artillery pounds guard the channel port. French forces face surrender or escape as Bergues falls. 60,000 French remain in a small pocket near Dunkerque. The correspondent traveled 200 miles to telephone and verify the unfolding advance.
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Evacuation of Dunkerque Forces Completed
London report says the evacuation of Allied forces from the Dunkerque area is now complete with the last troops withdrawn last night according to a War Office communique.
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Churchill Says Flanders Suffering, 335000 Saved Despite Disaster
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons of a colossal military disaster in Flanders yet reported 335,000 Allied troops rescued. He warned of potential German strikes on Paris or London and affirmed resolve to continue the fight, with the empire and French republic defending to the death. He noted heavy British losses and warned of further German aggression while praising Allied naval rescues and the bravery at Calais.
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Dunkerque Falls to German Forces After Heavy Fighting
Berlin reports that Dunkerque has been captured after fierce combat, with 40 000 Allied prisoners taken and massive booty. German high command says the coast from Dunkerque to the Somme is now under occupation, and house to house fighting continues as French troops protect Allied evacuations.
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Baseball finals pace early games in league action
In the American League first games Cleveland beat Washington 7 to 15 after a rough middle. Boston toppled Chicago 7 to 4 while New York limited Philadelphia 7 to 2. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 6 to 1 in a close series. In the National League Philadelphia and Chicago played a 3 to 0 game and New York beat Cincinnati 3 to 1. Brooklyn and St. Louis plus Boston and Pittsburgh were listed as night games.
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