CBS: Elmer Davis and the News
The evacuation of Dunkirk continues
May 31, 1940

1). The evacuation of Dunkirk continues. British say half of their expeditionary force has been withdrawn already. This is unofficial and seem improbable. Any type of craft is being used. More than 200,000 men are still in Flanders.

2). Italy may take action soon.

3). German media reports on how German now controls most industrial areas in Belgium and France, and they are looking ahead to what's next.

4). FDR asked for an additional $1.3 billion from Congress to accelerate and develop U.S. military and naval requirements. FDR asked for authority to be able to call up National Guard and reserves.