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June 10, 1941

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Headlines from June 10, 1941

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Position Is Termed Grave; LEVANT DEFENDERS REPORT HARD FIGHT

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VICHY, France, June 9 (AP) -- British naval squadrons were reported tonight to be lying off Beirut and Tripoli, Lebanon's capital and chief port, respectively, holding them under the threat of bombardment.

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11 ADRIFT RESCUED; Brazilian Vessel Finds Them 18 Days After Sinking Off Africa 35 OTHERS ARE HUNTED The Robin Moor, Reportedly Torpedoed, May Be First U.S. Victim of a Nazi Attack

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Wash gets repts from Brazilian SS Ozorio and Brazil that U S Seas Shipping Co SS Robin Moor was sunk by U-boat May 21 south of Cape Verde Islands; Ozorio picks up 11 in lifeboat; Brazil Govt orders hunt for 35 others; data on passengers; map

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ALUMINUM WORKS HALTED BY STRIKE; Big Cleveland Plant With Defense Contracts Is Shut Just as Mediation Begins ANOTHER C.I.0. STRIKE BREAKS OUT ON THE DEFENSE FRONT ALUMINUM WORKS HALTED BY STRIP

By the Associated Press

begins; illus; union statement; bd not to continue talks until work is resumed; defense mfg described; union incensed by alleged persecution for subversive activities of A Balint, official

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British Push Deep in Syria; Some Opposition Indicated; Coast Column Passes Tyre in Drive on Beirut as Others Pierce Main Interior Areas -- French Report Warships Repulsed BRITISH PUSH DEEP IN LEVANT REGION

By C.l. Sulzbergerspecial Broadcast To the New York Times

ANKARA, Turkey, June 9 -- British troops, supported by Imperial and "Free French" forces, are pushing into Syria and Lebanon from several directions, supported by aircraft and naval bombardments along the Mediterranean shore. The Jerusalem radio announced that motorized detachments were nearing Damascus.

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1941Mickey Jones, American drummer (died 2018)^[†]

Mickey Jones was an American musician and actor. He played drums with acts such as Trini Lopez and Bob Dylan, with whom he played on his 1966 world tour. He became a founding member of The First Edition with singer Kenny Rogers, and played on all of their albums. Overall, Jones played on 17 gold records from his musical career of over two decades.

1941Shirley Owens, American singer^[†]

Shirley Alston Reeves, born Shirley Owens, is an American soul singer who was the main lead singer of the hit girl group the Shirelles.

1941Jürgen Prochnow, German actor^[†]

Jürgen Prochnow is a German actor. His international breakthrough was his portrayal of the good-hearted and sympathetic U-boat Commander "Der Alte" in the 1981 war film Das Boot.

1941David Walker, Australian racing driver^[†]

David Walker was an Australian racing driver who drove for Lotus in the 1971 and 1972 Formula One World Championships.

Headlines from June 10, 1941

Front Page 1 -- No Title

Position Is Termed Grave; LEVANT DEFENDERS REPORT HARD FIGHT

11 ADRIFT RESCUED; Brazilian Vessel Finds Them 18 Days After Sinking Off Africa 35 OTHERS ARE HUNTED The Robin Moor, Reportedly Torpedoed, May Be First U.S. Victim of a Nazi Attack

ALUMINUM WORKS HALTED BY STRIKE; Big Cleveland Plant With Defense Contracts Is Shut Just as Mediation Begins ANOTHER C.I.0. STRIKE BREAKS OUT ON THE DEFENSE FRONT ALUMINUM WORKS HALTED BY STRIP

British Push Deep in Syria; Some Opposition Indicated; Coast Column Passes Tyre in Drive on Beirut as Others Pierce Main Interior Areas -- French Report Warships Repulsed BRITISH PUSH DEEP IN LEVANT REGION

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