Churchill Defends Crete Stand In House Debate
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons Crete’s defense was essential and that withdrawal would have left Syria and Iraq exposed. He accepted responsibility for the Crete campaign and warned against revealing war details. He cited air and sea risks and gave casualty figures while declining a full public statement.
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Winchester urges 250 volunteers for aircraft lookout service
MA Winchester calls for 250 residents in Winchester and Frederick County to volunteer for aircraft lookout duties as Army maneuvers loom. The plan involves brief intervals of service during alerts to strengthen national defense and deter potential attacks amid feared war.
Grave Concern Over a Ship Lost In Southern Atlantic
The captain of Brazilian rescue ship Osorio says the 5000 ton Robin Moor was torpedoed in the southern Atlantic. Thirty five remain missing and eleven survivors have been rescued. U boat sinking reports trigger grave concern from Washington officials amid conflicting Berlin statements.
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Bund Camp Seized in New Jersey
ANDOVER New Jersey June 10 Sheriff Denton J Quick seized Camp Nordland long used for German American Bund rallies. The property owned by 217 individuals was placed under patrol and closed as a public nuisance. Nordland Home Owners Association may appoint a caretaker if needed.
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Mussolini defies U S and warns of Japan in war push
War today as Mussolini declares de facto U S entry into conflict against Axis and threatens Japan. Brazil captain says Robin Moor torpedoed. 11 saved, 35 missing. Berlin calls reports unclear. Churchill rejects cabinet plan while Britain and Free French threaten swift moves on Middle East capitals as forces near Damascus Beirut. Axis air raids hit Cyprus as Crete-like actions loom.
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Darlan Appeals To Nation For Support Of Collaboration
Vichy June 10 Jean Darlan urged the French nation to back his policy of collaboration with Germany to build a new Europe and save the country. He renewed a plea for unity and did not mention the British invasion of Syria.
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Night Raids on London Landmarks Featured by Daily Express
The May 12 issue shows Big Ben Westminster Abbey and the British Museum damaged in night raids. Photographs depict crowds viewing ruined sites and a bombed child with emergency rations.
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Frederick County Seeks 14 Aircraft Warning Posts
Edwin C. Parker named organizer for the first of 14 posts in Winchester and Frederick County. About 16 volunteers per post are needed to staff watch stations, aiming for 24 hour coverage. June 15 deadline to complete organization as lookouts prepare for potential Army maneuvers.
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White House asks suspension of judgment over Robin Moor sinking
Washington June 10 The White House urged suspending judgment on the sinking of the 5 000 ton steamship Robin Moor until the facts are established. Captain Pere ira of the Osorio said 11 of 46 aboard were rescued May 21 in the South Atlantic. a German submarine was blamed in a intercepted radio message while no official information was released. The Osorio heads to Brazil as searchers report a suitcase and children's toys among the missing.
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Yard Party Benefit for 4-H Club at Round Hill School
Round Hill School hosts a yard party on Friday June 13 to raise funds for the 4-H Club. Admission details are listed as a benefit event with activities and refreshments.
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Benefit for Young People C E Society
Thur night June 12 benefits for the Young People Christian Endeavor Society. Event details unclear but proceeds planned from the gathering.
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Mussolini Declares US At War In Fact No Formal Decree
In Rome on June 10 Premier Mussolini stated the United States is de facto at war with the Axis and warned intervention would forge an authoritarian regime at home. He said American entry would not aid Britain and would prolong the conflict beyond the oceans.
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Votes To Retain Tax Exemption For Individuals
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to keep the existing personal exemptions of 800 for singles and 2000 for married couples, affecting about 16 million filers for 1941. The panel also kept the $400 dependent credit, with rate questions set for later.
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Stoppages Threaten Defense Across Plants Nationwide
About 4,000 UAW CIO workers walked out at six Bohn Aluminum Plants halting $25 million in defense work. In Los Angeles 3,500 Army troops planned to reopen North American Aviation plant as wage talks continued. Cleveland saw 5,500 aluminum workers strike halting $60,000 of defense orders. San Diego AFL men voted all day at Consolidated Aircraft over wage demands.
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Fearful Flood Claims Dozens of Homes in Albany Texas
Albany Texas reports a 20 foot wall of water from a broken dam sweeping away more than a score of houses. Six members of the Alexander family are missing and feared dead. Three people were trapped and later recovered. Unaccounted for include eight families from a nearby camp above Lake Diller as a 10 inch rainfall floods the area.
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United Mine Workers to Open Talks on Southern Coal Wages
John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers and southern soft coal producers plan a 10 a.m. meeting to negotiate a two-year wage pact for the southern Appalachian field based on Defense Mediation Board recommendations.
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War Department pushes speed on anti-strike property bill
War Department urged Congress to pass a property seizure bill granting the President authority to seize plants interfering with defense. Under secretary Robert P. Patterson cited recent action at North American Aircraft and said existing constitutional power is insufficient without statutory authority. He favored enacting the seizure measure but did not want it to delay Connally or Vinson proposed amendments to the selective service law.
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Schultz Slayer Gets Life In Murder Trial
Charles The Bugs Workman pleaded innocent no defense to the murder of Arthur Schultz Flegenheimer and was sentenced in Essex County Court to life imprisonment. Judge Daniel J. Brennan imposed the sentence after the plea and a defense witness retraced testimony. Prosecutor William A. Wachenfeld and NY officials supported the plea.
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Schultz) Flegenheimer
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British and Allies Near Damascus
CARIO Egypt June 10 British and Free French columns approach Damascus near the Syrian capital as authorities weigh whether defenders will resist beyond the ancient city. A British spokesman provided the update tonight.
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North American Aviation plant near 75 percent output under army control
Army took over the North American Aviation plant after a United Auto Workers strike. About 4,875 of 7,000 workers were on duty as 3,500 soldiers guarded the site. Walter Willanes urged a return to work with no discrimination, while the union pressed on negotiatons for closed shop and raises.
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