Britain and Russia vow mutual aid to crush Nazi regime
In the House of Commons Eden announced Britain and Soviet Russia will provide mutual aid to finish Nazi Germany. He cited renewed American support and moral aid as key to overwhelming Nazi power, praising Polish allies and endorsing U.S. policy.
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RAF Attacks Down 77 German Planes
London reports a large RAF night raid sweeping the French coast as part of a two week campaign against German industry and communications. The operation targeted Wilhelms haven Kiel Emden and Hanover, with 77 aircraft claimed down in three days of daylight raids also noted.
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Cleveland and Boston Deliver High-Scoring Baseball Doubleheader
In the American League action Cleveland beat Boston 13 to 3 with strong hitting led by Newsome Pytlak and Hemsley. Chicago defeated Washington while New York toppled Chicago 9 to 7 in a batters’ duel. In the National League New York and Chicago split a night game with a shutout trade and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 2 to 0.
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Strike Vote By UMW In Southern Appalachian Mines
The United Mine Workers policy committee voted a strike after July 7 if no new two year wage agreement is signed with southern operators. A five day vacation from July 3 to 7 precedes any shutdown, and a temporary wage contract remains in effect until July 2.
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Hess Flight Ended Six Month Nazi Dispute
Eduard Benes told a London broadcast that Rudolf Hess flew to Britain after a six month Nazi leadership dispute over next steps. Benes said Hess believed war would fail Germany and that Hess hoped to persuade Britain to stop hostilities during a May 10 Scotland trip. He added Hitler planned to strike Soviet Russia after Britain fell, and that the invasion of Russia removed the Nazi victory specter.
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Russia
German blitz drives amid Russia clash seen as short war initial
In Bern June 24 observers forecast a swift German victory over Soviet forces but a long economic fight to exploit conquered lands. They cited German blitz tactics, terrain favorable to rapid encirclements, and doubts about Russian air force quality. Some expect a Baltic pincer toward Leningrad while pushing into Ukraine and Caucasus.
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British Fleet Bombards Beirut Port in Swift Raids
British planes and warships carried out a series of raids on Beirut port early today. The air strikes hit the Rayak station northeast of Beirut and damaged commercial port facilities with no reported deaths. British naval bombardment ended as shore batteries opened fire.
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Red Army claims big gains as Germans push in Ukraine
Soviet dispatches report the Red Army repelling mechanized German columns on the Baltic to Black Sea front claiming 5,000 German prisoners and 300 tanks destroyed in two days while noting three frontier towns lost. German panzer columns reportedly drove 120 miles into Ukrainian territory and 80 miles into Bessarabia toward Odessa.
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Bethlehem Ships Accept Coast Master Labor Pact
Bethlehem Shipbuilding joins the Pacific coast master labor agreement with a closed shop provision, signaling possible settlement of the San Francisco machinists strike that has shut 11 shipyards since May 10. A.F.L. and C.I.O. machinists reject the Navy plan to end the strike, while a membership vote on the contract is expected soon.
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National Defense Mediation Board
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How Good Is Russia's Army Hitler's Fate Decided by Army Strength
Adolf Hitler pursues three paths to victory against Soviet Russia. The plan aims to destroy the Red Army quickly to reopen the Western Front, seize Soviet resources for a prolonged war, or rally European support for a crusade against Communism leading to a negotiated peace.
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Germans claim massive tank destruction on Eastern Front
Berlin reports 280 Soviet tanks destroyed by German forces in a major eastward drive. Another sector saw 180 tanks wiped out, with 100 more fallen to air attack. Unofficial sources claim 80 miles of advance into Lithuania near Riga, aided by Lithuanian rebels. other reports deny the push.
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Germany Press Reports Rapid Advance Into Russia
Berlin reports new German drive into Russia pushing panzer columns and Luftwaffe support along a 2000 mile front. A high command communique claims great successes with a shattered Soviet line and Nazi reporters show Red Army in confusion. Soviet submarine sunk in the Baltic near Windau. Red Air Force attacks East Prussia repelled by anti aircraft fire.
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British Circle Palmyra Push Toward Beirut
Be irut reported that British and Free French forces broke defenses north and west of Damascus and advanced on Rayak Beirut and Homs. Palmyra encircled by a British column from Iraq. Damour bombarded as Churchill says Middle East high command may take drastic measures to occupy Syria.
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le Gentile Homme
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German forces push toward Riga from Lithuania frontier
Late war bulletins report German troops smashing across Lithuania to within miles of the Latvian frontier as Nazi forces seize Siauliai on the main Tilsit Riga highway. Berlin dispatch notes an air raid alarm in Bucharest lasting twenty minutes with few details.
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Russian naval clash reported off Bulgarian Black Sea coast
Reuters filed from Ankara reports unconfirmed chatter that Russian cruisers destroyers and submarines are engaging German aircraft off the Bulgarian coast in the Black Sea.
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Italian liner hit by torpedoes in Mediterranean Sea
The admiralty announced that an Italian liner of about 20 000 tons was struck by two torpedoes in the Mediterranean. It also reported two French destroyers damaged in a battle with British warships off the Syrian coast and a third destroyer almost certainly sunk by aerial torpedoes.
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Russian planes violate Finnish airspace and strike boat
An official Helsinki statement says Russian aircraft violated Finnish territory on Monday and bombed a Finnish motor boat north of Utoevia island in the Aabo Archipelago. The boat's captain was lightly injured.
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German Officials Flee North German Cities for Norway
Norwegian sources in London report a mass exodus of German officials and civilians from north German cities toward Norway due to devastation from British bombing raids.
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Norway
Turkish Foreign Minister Says Trade Talks Adjourned
Ankara reports Turkish German trade negotiations are adjourned at least temporarily due to the German Russian war. British experts fear Germany may push armament shipments to Turkey in exchange for chrome and copper owed.
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Sukru Saracoglu
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Turkey
Roosevelt Opens Aid to Russia as Frozen Assets Released
President Roosevelt pledged all possible aid to Russia in its fight against Nazi Germany while noting the form of assistance is undecided until Russia states its needs. He indicated immediate help could include basic items like socks and shoes, with aircraft provisions taking longer. Concurrently the Treasury lifted restrictions on Russian money and assets in the United States, freeing about 40 million dollars.
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Russia
Nazi Germany
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United States
Senate backs aid to Russia against Germany in policy shift
In Washington today the senate backed aiding the Soviet Union in its fight with Nazi Germany, opposing Senator Clark who likened Stalin to Hitler. Officials indicated the United States would extend economic cooperation, possibly releasing frozen Russian assets and easing trade restrictions. The move aligns U S policy with Britain's stance while maintaining ideological opposition to Communism.
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Italy Restricts U S Citizens Departure
Rome reports Italian authorities require special authorization for Americans to depart Italy, mirroring U S restrictions on Italian citizens leaving the United States. The measure applies to Americans residing in Italy or territories under Italian sovereignty or occupation.
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