U S Liner President Roosevelt Threatened Attack Warned
Reports from Berlin and London describe repeated warnings that Allies planned or carried out a criminal attack on the American liner President Roosevelt en route to Ireland. German and British officials cite alleged manipulation to draw the United States into war and promise to present concrete facts soon.
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Germans claim heavy losses as full forces clash at Somme
Berlin reports German ground breakthroughs in Flanders near Ypres and a push to split encircled Allied troops in Belgium and northern France. German raids along the Channel strike at Dunkerque Ostend and Boulogne while air and sea units attempt to seal the pocket. The high command asserts naval and air superiority and warns of impending decisive action in the artois sector.
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British Raid Keeps Calais Aid Hopes Alive
LONDON May 27 British air force losses were not reported. The air ministry announced twenty eight German aircraft were destroyed or seriously damaged today. The ministry also believed a railway bridge over the Belgian main line was destroyed and a convoy of 24 vehicles struck by two heavy bombs followed by two violent explosions.
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Britain and Allies battle for Calais and shore defense
Britain and allies fought to hold Calais as naval and land forces pressed the Nazi thrust toward the channel port. Royal air force bombed German airfields while coastal defenses were strengthened. Internment of 3000 plus German and Austrian women occurred on the Isle of Man as Ireland moves to a war footing.
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Weygand Urges Allied Holdout For Victory Within Month
General Weygand urged Allied nations to hold out one month for victory as Paris broadcasts predicted faster progress. He spoke via Paris Mondial read aloud by NBC, noting improved military situation and intensified Maginot fort actions while delaying reference to the channel bulge.
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Roosevelt links unity to defense in fireside address
In a national unity appeal President Roosevelt vows a military buildup to meet future needs. He defends wartime spending as essential to a large, well trained peacetime force while warning against foreign sponsored dissension and propa ganda aimed at weakening the country. Congress acts to curb fifth column tactics and restrict immigrant transfers amid anti Communist and Nazi bund measures.
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Hoover to Discuss National Defense on NBC Hookup
Former President Herbert Hoover will discuss National Defense tonight on a nationwide NBC hookup starting at 6 30 p m mountain standard time.
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Baseball finals shake two leagues with blowout scores
In the National League final Brooklyn routes Philadelphia 6 to 4 with key hits from Small Hoerst and Atwood while War ren, Wyatt and Mancuso dominate in the field. New York defeats Boston 15 to 3 behind strong pitching and offense. Cincinnati outguns Pittsburgh 25 to 14 in the first game with L Moore and Beggs leading the attack.
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Pittsburgh, Cincinnati duel in second game scoring
In the second game Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 103 to 100 behind Turner Hershberger Bauers Heintzelman and Berres. St Louis beat Chicago 9 to 1 with Bowman J. Russell Padgett Passeau and Todd contributing.
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British advised to leave Italy during crisis
From Rome the Exchange Telegraph reports that the British embassy advised residents to depart Italy. Officials stressed no directive had been issued but noted the embassy may issue guidance at its own discretion based on evolving conditions.
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Supreme court rules sit-down unions not liable under antitrust laws
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that a labor union was not liable under the Sherman Act for damages from a sit-down strike. Justice Stone delivered the decision, with Chief Justice Hughes dissenting. Apex Hosiery Co. sued for damages from a seven week 1937 strike by a local AF of F Hosiery Workers unit.
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San Carlos Cafe Robbed of 433 Dollars
Fred Lane, manager of the San Carlos cafe at 158 North Stone Avenue, reported early today that about 433 dollars was stolen from a tin cash box. Police say a burglar cut a wire fence at the rear, entered a back yard, cut a hole in a wooden panel door, unlocked it, and took the money along with missing cash register receipts.
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Allies May Turn To Russia In Troubles
Italy speeds toward joining the war as British hopes for a contraband accord meet stiff Italian resistance. Britain weighs a full Russian embassy as Moscow eyes the Balkans while Romania and Jugoslavia exchange signals amid regional tensions.
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French Renew Drive to Cut off Channel Access
Paris May 27 war report says French forces advancing to sever the German corridor to the English Channel threaten several villages south of the German salient on the Somme. Germans gain in Flanders while crossing the Lys, with Calais status uncertain as battle rages along a broad front in northern France and Belgium.
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Allies Hold In Bloody Battle By Weygand War Chief
The article notes ongoing Allied resistance in the Flanders fighting with both steel hand and machine warfare. It cites Generalissimo Weygand facing a hard, mid offensive situation as German pressure persists and uncertainty looms over the battle’s outcome.
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British Arm Sees Top Staff Shakeup and Reassignments
Gen R H Haining is named vice chief of imperial general staff in a broader reorganization led by General Dill. Major General B C T Paget becomes chief of the general staff for home forces with acting lieutenant general rank after commanding the 18th Division in Norway. Ironside shifts from chief of staff to wartime roles under Winston Churchill.
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