Nazi Sky Troops Seize Canea in Crete Drive
Axis forces claim seizure of Canea Crete as Luftwaffe dive bombers hinder British withdrawal. British communique notes severe fighting with Allied retreat to a rear position. Crete battle, Suez canal pressure, and clashes over Syria mark rapid Axis advances in North Africa.
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Nazi ‘Sky
Canea
North African
Suez
Associated Press
Sky Tr
Crete
Middle East
Egypt
Helfaya
Suez Canal
Britain
France
RAF
Syria
Germany
Italy
Empire
Phil Petain
Reich
Hitler
Suda Bay
Ane
R.A. F P
Iraq
Martin
Beirut
Brit
Neirab
Rome
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Bri
Dnb
London Admiralty
Lite
Ers
Admiralty
Lions Pledge Support for Leesburg Pastor as District Governor
The Rev. Mr. Caulkins pastor of the Baptist Church in Leesburg Virginia has secured the backing of the Winchester Lions as a candidate for District Governor. The pledge signals local backing and electability prospects.
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the Baptist Church
Leesburg, Va
Caulkins
Winchester
Winchester Lions
Reelected head leads Virginia Episcopal Auxiliary
Mrs. John H. Guy of Richmond was reelected president of the Virginia Branch of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church during a two day session in which officers were chosen. Bishop Beverley T. Tosé spoke at the mass meeting as about 200 people attended before adjournment after luncheon.
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John H. Guy
Richmond
Virginia
Woman’s Auxiliary
The
Episcopal Church
Herbert Larrick
Valley
Robert Barton
Diocese of
Louise Powers
E. G. Higginbothan
Henry P. Taylor
Walkerton
Garland Sydnor
Children’s Auxiliary
Edmund Parry
McClean
Harriee Webeeering
Warsaw
Overton Dennis
Bily Deane
Gonvacciine
W. N. Hodgkin
Warrenton
Piedmont
Anderson
Rappahannock
Charles Lee
Amond
Episcopal
Winchester
Beverley Tose
Ohie
Lbs
Quintuplets Celebrate Seventh Birthday in Callander
Canada's five Dionne quintuplets marked their seventh birthday with a noon party and a giant cake at their Callander home. Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, who delivered them, was recovering in Toronto and could not attend.
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Callander
Ont
Canada
Dionne
Yvonne
Annette
Cecile
Emilie
Marie
Allan Roy Dafoe
Ontario
Toronto
Sauly Ana
Tate
May 28 1944Machinists Strike and Arbitration Debate
Washington reports on the 2000 machinists strike tied to $500,000,000 in San Francisco bay shipyard work. Union leader Hook testifies urging arbitration and back to work at $1.12 hourly rate, while Congress discusses cooling-off periods and defense emergency impacts.
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Washington
Truman
D-Mo
Senate Defense Investigating
San Francisco Bay
Harry 8. Ho
AFL
Roosevelt
Hook
Senator Connally
D-Tex
Lodge
Mead
D-Ny
Navy
Vinson
D-Ga
Encenh & Pepplenent Tarament
Winant to Report Back as He Heads for Washington
United States Ambassador John G Winant leaves London for Washington to brief President Roosevelt and plans to return to London within two weeks. He is accompanied by Benjamin Cohen, with Mrs Winant staying behind. The trip follows news of the sinking of the Bismarck and ongoing air threats over the sea.
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London
United States
John G. Winant
England
Washington
Roosevelt
Winant
Benjamin Cohen
Hood
Bismarck
Award Contracts For Pipe Lines In The Deep South
Ford Bacon Davis announced contracts for two gigantic pipelines to supply gas and natural gas to the deep south. Construction engineers said work likely to be completed before year’s end with the two pipelines expanding regional energy access.
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New York
Deep South
Ford, Bacon & Davis, Inc
21 Republics Plan War Material Export Controls
President Roosevelt leads Inter-American talks to unite 21 republics in strict export controls on war materials to defend the western hemisphere. Goals include conserving strategic resources and preventing re export to non American nations to block Axis access. several states already implement controls.
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Roosevelt
Western Hemisphere
Britain
Germany
Italy
United States
Nazis' Shipping Losses Heavy During War
London reports Axis shipping losses totaling 2,873,000 tons sunk captured or scuttled since the war began. The latest figures show 561 ships affected, with 346 ships totaling 1,73, tons recently disposed of, including 61 captured or seized and 285 sunk or scuttled.
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London
Germany
Mrs. Stedman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
Ruth Steadman 26 pleads guilty to manslaughter in the strangling of her married lover Robert Emery 26. Judge Vincent sentences her to 15 years at the Sherborn Woman's Reformatory. Former Pittsburgh matron and mother of a year old girl had earlier pleaded not guilty to murder in the first degree.
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Boston
Ruth Steadman
Robert Emery
Vincent
Sherborn
Pittsburgh
Mrs B B Jones Reports Loss of 3000 Watch Near Berryville
Mrs B B Jones wife of B B Jones of Audley near Berryville reported the loss of a valuable watch on Monday. She says she misplaced a square diamond cursed case watch with a half inch pearl band while returning to her apartment on Bancroft Place N W near the 2200 block of Pee Wyoming Avenue.
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B. B. Jones
Audley
Berryville
Landon Says Proclamation Threatens Democratic Government
Alf M. Landon in Topeka on May 28 argued that a presidential proclamation of an unlimited national emergency would spell the end of democratic government in the United States at least temporarily. He added that the next chapter probably will be war.
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Topeka
Kas
Alf M. Landon
United States
Telephone Company Faces Move Day Mix Up
A customer mistook the relocated office for the new plant on Boscawen street and was met by a blitz caused by movers. He left without paying his bill as the new site was not yet reached. Fresh harvests include home grown berries and strawberries.
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Boscawen Street
Roosevelts Unlimited Emergency Powers Examined
Legal experts say a proclaimed unlimited national emergency would grant the President powers to seize radio networks utilities and prioritise transport for war. Critics argue no clear legal basis exists while some note executive authority to act beyond statutes drawing from constitutional powers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Eee
Our
Shipstead
R-Minn
Powes
Murphy
Sin &An
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Coast Guard
Navy
President Roosevelt to hold special press conference today
Washington May 28 President Roosevelt will hold a late afternoon press conference to clarify convoy policy after his radio address pledged active resistance to German moves at sea. Stephen Early said the president may extend details on the expanding patrol system and any revisions to the neutrality law. He noted free speech will continue as defense takes priority.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
United States
Early
England
Berlin
Del
Britain
Dakar
Azores
Cape Verde Islands
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Germany
Roosevelt Shifts Policy to Prevent Hitler Victory
The Associated Press reports that the United States will take any necessary steps, even war, to stop Hitler. The shift abandons aid to Britain short of war and aims to defeat Hitlerism without limits.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Press
Ind.Dem
America
Britain
Winchester Stores To Close On May 30
J. H. Moling president of the Retail Merchants iton announces Winchester stores will close all day May 30. He also notes June 6 hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for extended observance. Rentals ad follows.
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Winchester
J. H. Moling
Iton
Roosevelt outlines tough stance against Nazi menace
President Roosevelt delivers a masterful analysis of the world situation, urging strong steps to check the Nazi threat. The address signals decisive action to protect national interests and security.
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Wattebury
Conn
Ind
Rep
Roosevelt
President proclaims unlimited national emergency
The President proclaims an unlimited national emergency to keep production moving and deny Nazi advances. He calls for reaffirming the nation’s founding principles to capital and labor.
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Boston Globe
Ind
Noth
Roosevelt hints at war declaration if convoys needed
Richmond Virginia Times Dispatch quotes Roosevelt saying he could not go much further without urging a declaration of war. He states convoys will be used if they are required to carry planes tanks and munitions to Britain.
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Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Ind
Dem
Roosevelt
Britain
Declaration of War speech redefines presidential war powers
The broadcast president argues Congress alone can declare war, while the President has effectively authorized using all means, including force, to defeat Nazism, signaling a unified U S stance in the fight against Nazism.
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Hartford
Congress
Imad
United States
Principles in American government cited by Roosevelts call
A Chicago Times report and Huntington Herald Dispatch note President Roosevelt reiterated core American principles as foundations of liberty. He asserted resolve to defend them and warned of risks of war while pledging to fight to preserve freedoms.
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Chicago Times
Ing
Huntington
W. Va
Herald- Dispatch
R.j
Roosevelt
Europe Presents Growing Threat to the New World
The phrase underscores rising concern over Europe as a present and increasing threat to the Americas, highlighting geopolitical tension and potential implications for the New World’s safety and interests.
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Europe
President assumes broad war powers in Washington
In Washington D C last night the President took command as Commander in Chief with full recognition of the sudden striking force of modern war. He acted as a general who has identified the enemy and must destroy him to prevent his own destruction.
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Washington, D. C
Post
Ind
Inherent powers claimed by the President noted
The Baltimore Evening Sun discusses the assertion that presidential power is inherently latent and tied to the unique office, with the President's assumption of powers seen as essential to political stability.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Ind
Virginia Quotas Increased At OND May 28
Quotas for Virginia counties increased under a 24 959 men ceiling announced by Lieut Mills F Neal State Selective Service Director Quotas of Winchester Clarke and Frederick counties to go into effect. Neal stated the action reflects revised enlistment needs and will affect local draft boards.
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Ond
Mills F. Neal
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
Togo
Hank
Public Auction Sale Notice May 3
Public sale announced for Market 210 at 10 a m on Saturday May 3. Conducted by Mrs S Pike Bowman. Folio shows reference 5 24 28 1p 21. Auction details are sparse but provide time date and organizer.
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S Ptte Co. Bowman
New Eagle’s Lou Doun St. Event Set for Wednesday
Fragmented OCR note notes a local gathering at New Eagle’s Lou Doun Street near 18 on a Wednesday. Details are unclear but indicate an upcoming event or meeting in the area.
Roosevelt fireside chat stirs global reactions in wartime
Foreign President Roosevelt pledges to resist any German drive for sea control. London and Commonwealth capitals cheer the policy while Rome and Berlin study the move grimly. Initial reactions vary around the world as the emergency state is proclaimed.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
United States
London
British Commonwealth
Rome
Berlin
World
German Radio Attacks Roosevelt Seizure of Sea Lanes
A New York broadcast cites a German radio report declaring Roosevelt's freedom of the seas stance as total Washington control and an economic dictatorship intolerable to Germany. Berlin reports a German press note predicting Germany would decisively reject the president's speech.
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New York
CBS
Roosevelt
Washington
Germany
Roosevelt declares national emergency in wartime tone
In Rome on May 28 Fascist circles saw President Roosevelt's national emergency declaration and his speech as signaling the United States is effectively at war with Germany and Italy.
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Rome
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Italy
Tokyo Stock Market Booms Amid General Belief in Rebound
Tokyo May 28 reports a booming stock market with widespread belief in a rebound. Japanese trade and finance sectors appeared optimistic as prices climbed and activity increased across the Tokyo exchange.
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Japan
Tokyo
Menzies Praises Speech Across Atlantic
Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies in Canberra called the speech great noble and momentous and said it would bring tremendous courage to the British. He described the address as certain to inspire resolve and resilience among British leaders and people.
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Canberra
Australia
Robert G. Menzies
King says Germany must face consequences over attempted blockade
Ottawa May 28 Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King warned that Germany will have to draw its own conclusions about consequences if it tries by force to stop delivery of munitions and food from America to Britain.
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Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie King
Germany
America
Britain
Mexican press sees first step toward active combat
Mexico City May 28 reports the Mexican press treating a recent speech as the initial move toward war. Government spokesman said only President Avila Camacho or Foreign Minister Padilla could comment on its transcendental nature.
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Mexico City
Avila Camacho
Padilla
Roosevelt speech described as iron pact among allies
London reports that President Roosevelt’s address was called an iron pact between allies. Authoritative circles expect no official comment now with Prime Minister Churchill possibly delivering the official response later.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Lord Beaverbrook
Roosevelt
Churchill
Parachutist Torture Charges Highlight Berlin Briefing
A military spokesman charged German forces with torturing German parachutists in Crete. He said a public announcement would follow. British leaders accused Germans of disguising parachutists as New Zealand troops aiding the British Greek defense.
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Berlin
Crete
Churchill
New Zealand
City Auto Licenses Past Due Notice Enforced
City automobile licenses were past due May 1. Officers have been instructed to enforce the law. C. W. Hollis, Chief of Police.
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C.W. Hollis
Box Social for Young People at Market Street Church
Mrs C E Babb hosts a box social on Millwood Avenue May 28 at 7 30 p m for young people of Market Street Methodist Church Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Babb
Millwood Ave
Market St. Methodist Church
Defense Outlay May Exceed 31 Billion in 1941-42
President Roosevelt asked Congress for an additional 3.319 billion dollars for army and navy planes. If approved, defense expenditures could top 31 billion dollars in the current and next fiscal year, with over 5.1 billion for plane production and remaining funds for orders and deliveries beyond July 1, 1942.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Office of Production Management
Turkish radio reports heavy German losses in Crete and Cyprus
Ankara reports German losses on Crete are heavy and Nazism may push to Cyprus. Berlin says British destroyer sunk off Ireland by German bombers. London notes German air forces shifting to Greece and the East. Aiming to trap the Bismarck, Allied forces sweep searches in the Atlantic near Norway.
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Ankara
Turkey
Crete
Cyprus
Syria
Berlin
Ireland
DNB
Middle East
London
Europe
Kans
Greece
Pitty
Atlantic
Bismarck
Norway
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