Germans show deep anxiety over Balkans and peace hopes
A Tass Geneva dispatch notes Romanian leaders in hiding and peace feelers from Romania. Reports say Romanian security leaders arrested and General Allen in custody while Peasant leader Maniu is under Gestapo supervision. Algiers radio cites growing Italian peace wishes and Axis nervousness as Pantelleria landing activity continues.
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Julio Maniu
Algiers
Stockholm
London
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Pantellerig
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Rome
Pantelleria
Point value for Mexican meat set by OPA
Washington June 17 The Office of Price Administration ruled that rationed meats crossing the Mexican border may be brought in even if not listed in OPA point tables. Buyers pay seven nuts per pound to the customs collector. The move fixes a mismatch since many Mexican cuts aren’t on the official tables, with seven points based on estimated averages.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
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Grim Reaper Claims Five Youths In 65 Minutes
Newark New Jersey June 17 death came to five children within 65 minutes. Fred Minor 11 fell through a skylight at 6 15 pm while chasing Homer Spencer 12. Robert Flannagan 2 fell from a window at 7 pm. Herbert White 12 and William Van Dyke 15 died after a river rescue attempt at 7 05 pm. An unidentified youth was found at 7 20 pm. The events occurred near the Passaic river.
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Homer Spencer
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Thomas Flannagan
Robert
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Herbert White
Sidney Dobson
William van Dyke
Dobson
William
Herbert
Dodson
van Dyke
Civilians Meet for Menlo Park Defense Workers Evening
A Menlo Park defense workers meeting will be held at the Menlo Park school at 8 pm. Sector Warden A B Wadleigh will direct an hour of entertainment with motion pictures and news reels. The event is for air raid wardens auxiliary police and firemen, but the public is invited.
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Menlo Park Area
Menlo Park
A. B. Wadleigh
Officer Wins Against Odds at Pool Arrest
Tucson policeman W. W. Holmes faced a physically larger suspect, Jose Gallardo, at the South Third Avenue pool. Gallardo admitted drunkenness and resisting arrest, receiving a $30 fine or 30 days in jail from Magistrate Paul J. Cella after a chase and brief struggle.
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W. W. Holmes
Jose Gallardo
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Gallardo
Paul J. Cella
Unclear protests lead to arrest in Istanbul
A British man was arrested by Turkish authorities amid protests in Istanbul. Police detained the manager as demonstrations by pro democratic groups continued, with statements noting a controversial gesture and its impact.
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Istanbul
Mexican Legation In Russia Now Elevated To Embassy
Mexico's legation in Russia was raised to embassy just hours before the arrival of the new Russian envoy Constantin Oumansky. He was named minister to Mexico and will take office as ambassador. Luis Quintanilla remains as ambassador after serving in Kuibyshev.
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Russia
Constantin Oumansky
Luis Quintanilla
Washington
Kuibyshev
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