No Executive Orders To Follow Latest Proclamation
President Roosevelt adopted a strategy of silence on future methods to deliver goods to Great Britain. Officials note no orders to invoke broad emergency powers while Congress may be asked for needed legislation. The power commission studies diverting electricity to defense plants as a precaution against production stoppages.
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Baseball scores from National and American Leagues
National League results include Boston defeating New York 25 to 13 in a high scoring game with Posedel Lamanna and Berres driving runs. Cincinnati beat St Louis 9 to 0 as Thompson Turner Lombardi and Cooper starred. American League games show Philadelphia routing Boston 9 to 1 behind Knott Harris and Hayes. Chicago beat New York 6 to 4 with Caster Trotter Ferrell and Dietrich contributing. Washington and New York tied 1-0 while Cleveland edged Detroit 5 to 3 with Felier Hemsley and Bridges.
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Crete Bombings Wipe Out Cities Says Tsouderos
Greek Premier Emmanuel Tsouderos, in London via his legation, said German bombers struck Crete cities Canea Candia and Retimo with unparalleled ferocity. He reported not one stone left standing as fires followed high explosives and civilian targets were ruthlessly gunned.
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Defense Price Chief Clashes With Farmers
Leon Henderson, defense prices administrator, told the Senate that prices officials are probing gasoline price hikes for possible ceilings on the petroleum industry. He faced cotton farmers on the Agriculture Committee as he explained a 42 cent ceiling on combed cotton yarn, while Chairman Ellison Smith accused the move of socialism and noted Mills have not earned profits. Henderson said actions rely on implied presidential powers under emergency rule and he lacks enforcement authority.
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56 000 U S Warplanes Target for 1943 Run
Washington May 29, a combined Army Navy air force totaling 56 000 warplanes is the goal backed by funds President Roosevelt asked Congress to provide. The Army Air Corps would obtain about 46 000 planes by fall 1943 with a 9 452 890 000 war department supply bill.
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Battle of Crete Witnesses Describe Fierce Parachute Attack
British officers recount the Crete battle from Malemi airport with German parachutists painted green, Maori bayonet counterattacks, and brutal hand to hand fighting. They describe fierce casualties, terrified prisoners, and Allied response including Australian gunners at the front lines.
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Max Schmeling Dies While Escaping In Crete
Max Schmeling, former world heavyweight champion and German prize fighter, reportedly killed in Crete while trying to escape as a Nazi parachute soldier. Informants say he was captured, wounded, seized a rifle from a wounded man, and was identified by field ambulances. The report remains unofficial and unconfirmed.
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Arizona to honor heroes in observance parade
Arizona will honor heroes with a veterans parade on Friday led by veterans groups. Wreaths will be placed at Greenwood Memorial park and St. Francis cemeteries in Phoenix. The 158th infantry detachment and Army flying school cadets join veterans for a Library park program with remarks by Superior Judge Dudley Windes and former governor R. Stanford.
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Power and Oil Ration Predicted in U.S.
Washington May 29 Interior Secretary Ickes warned of power and oil shortages and urged daylight saving as a national measure. He suggested government could divert power from civilian to industrial use and possibly impose gasless Sundays while civilian restraint might include halting night baseball. He cited aluminum priority and transportation as oil bottlenecks and spoke of voluntary moral suasion to meet defense needs.
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British Move On Baghdad By River
The British Middle East command reports an imperial pincers movement against Baghdad as a new column advances toward the capital along the Euphrates from Basra. Forces also push toward Falluja with Iraqi captives and 92 soldiers reported captured east of Falluja.
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Crete Under Siege as Allies Deprived of Air Power
The battle of Crete rages with Nazi dive bombers decimating cities and leaving the Allied position grim. Lack of air power in the eastern Mediterranean is blamed, with experts saying American supply could alter the outcome while Britain weighs next moves toward Cyprus.
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Adherence to Axis Seen Ebbing in Japan Says Hull
Secretary Hull stated no change in U S policy toward Japan despite questions about Roosevelt's speech omitting Japan from the Pacific portion. Lawmakers cite a belief that Japan’s Axis loyalty may be weakening as business interests gain influence in Tokyo and could curb the military. Some say an easing of Japanese aggression toward the south is possible if civilian leaders gain power.
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Eden and Devonshire Clarify India's Governance and Germany Policy
In London May 29, the Duke of Devonshire stated Britain will govern India “by India for India and in India,” while Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden outlined war aims. He said postwar terms will prevent Germany’s misdeeds, support free economic cooperation, and ensure Germany cannot again be a master in Europe. He called Roosevelt’s fireside speech a momentous event and emphasized victory as the path to lasting peace and continental security.
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Crete Falls as German Forces Seize Candia and Suda Bay
Nazi quarters claim Crete is nearly secured after German and Italian troops reinforce on the island. Candia falls with harbor and airfield, Canea and Suda Bay under control, while siege lines push east toward Armyro Bay. Prisoners reported taken amid sunk ships and air attacks.
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Hospital Told It Must Name Chief At Once
Phoenix May 29 Dr Jeremiah Metzger Tucson said he sought relief from duties as superintendent on June 1. Indications point to Dr O L Bendheim for acting head with Dr John D Carr mentioned as another candidate. Carr would need a basic science test and a three month temporary appointment is possible.
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Senate approves ships seizure bill to clear idle fleet
The Senate ratified administration legislation allowing the government to seize or requisition more than 80 foreign ships idle in U S harbors. Passed by the House earlier, the measure permits purchase, requisition, or charter with equitable benefits for displaced foreign seamen. It bans acquiring ships owned by foreign governments at the wartime outbreak except for two small vessels.
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