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May 29, 1940

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Notable Births

1940Taihō Kōki, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 48th Yokozuna (died 2013)^[†]

Taihō Kōki was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He became the 48th yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time.

1940Farooq Leghari, Pakistani politician, 8th President of Pakistan (died 2010)^[†]

Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari was a Pakistani politician who served as the eighth president of Pakistan from 1993 until his resignation in 1997. He, prior to his presidency, also served as the minister of foreign affairs in 1993; the minister for water and power from 1988 to 1990; and a senator from 1975 to 1977. He was the first ethnic Baloch to be elected president.

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Headlines from May 29, 1940

SIX GERMAN CITIES ATTACKED BY R.A.F.; Centers of Production Bombed --British Report 109 Nazis Shot Down in Fighting

By James MacDonald Special Cabte To the New York Times

rept downing or damaging 101 German planes in 2 days

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The International Situation; On the Battle Fronts

By Unknown Author

Ital press comment

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ALLIES TAKE TO AIR; Planes Are Cooperating in Meeting Strong Nazi Attacks in Flanders SOMME LINE FORMED Main Body of the French Army Takes Initiative-- Drive Is 'Progressing'

By G.h. Archanmbault Wireless To the New York Times

main French body consolidated on entire course of Somme

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CHURCHILL WARNS OF 'HEAVY TIDINGS'; Tells Commons of Peril to the Armies in Flanders--He Pledges Allies Will Fight

By Raymond Daniell Special Cable To the New York Times

Pierlot broadcasts statement on situation; text

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ITALY MOBILIZED FOR QUICK DECISION; Troops Fill Cities in North-- Allies' Collapse Awaited So Fascisti Can Jump In

By Herbert L. Matthews By Telephone To the New York Times

Italy orders special exit visa for all foreign residents whose countries apply similar measures to Itals

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Belgians in Paris Mourn At King Albert's Statue

By Wireless to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Belgian Govt in Paris lays wreath at statue

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NAZI THRUSTS GAIN; Dent 3 Sides of Pocket, Now Said to Hold Only 300,000 FALL OF LILLE IS SEEN Berlin Admits Losses Are Heavy, but Looks for Climax Soon

By George Axelsson Wireless To the New York Times

believed major German effort will be to crush France

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Navy Sends Three More Warships to Lisbon To Protect Interests of Americans There

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

3 ships sent to Lisbon to protect U S interests

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PRESIDENT SETS UP A DEFENSE COUNCIL TO HASTEN ARMING; Acts Under 1916 Law, Names Stettinius and Knudsen as Two of 7 Coordinators HILLMAN LABOR MEMBER Emphasis Is Placed on Plans to Bar Any Upset in Nation's Normal Way of Living

By Felix Belair Jr. Special To the New York Times

Roosevelt revives 1916 Council of Natl Defense to coordinate industry, transportation, labor, finance and consumer; appts E R Stettinius Jr chmn, W S Knudsen, S Hillman, C C Davis, R Budd, L Henderson and H W Elliott members, and W H McReynolds sec; biographical sketches; pors; repts offers of aid pour in

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BELGIANS OVERRIDE KING'S SURRENDER; 'Illegal,' Says Premier as He Calls for a New Army-- French Are Bitter

By P.j. Philip Wireless To the New York Times

PARIS, May 28--This has been the blackest day of all these dreadful eighteen days since the German offensive through Belgium and the Netherlands began.

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INCOME TAX RISE IN DEFENSE PLANS; Increase May Be 10%--More Excise Levies Also Proposed to Raise $700,000,000

By Turner Catledge Special To the New York Times

Treas, Cong revenue officials and Roosevelt decide on note issue

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VATICAN HONORS ALFONSO; Spanish Ex-King Calls on Pope in Regal Ceremony

By Telephone To the New York Times

ex-King Alfonso

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