American planes aid defense of Paris appeal to Roosevelt
Washington reports indicate a French appeal to President Roosevelt for immediate military aid. Congress backs a vast defense measure with a 401 to 0 vote and large appropriations for army and navy, while CCC training expands to non combatant roles. Allied aid plans include munitions shipments and increased production from American industry.
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Imes J. McEntee
Not Jus Lindy Insists on Invasion Defense View
Washington report quotes Charles A Lingbergh telling lawmakers in an informal Capitol discussion that the United States could not be invaded. He argued any invasion would require bases in Latin America and aircraft and manufacturing plants there, warning against Western Hemisphere encroachment.
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Charlom A. Lingbergh
Capitol
United States
Greenland
Agendia
Pee Fostermu
Tinabersh
Latin-America
Tov
Nu Agrand
Dewey Ousts Committeeman In New York
In Albany New York Thomas E Dewey ousted Kenneth F Simpson from the Republican National Committee post amid a rift over the Manhattan prosecutor's bid for the GOP presidential nomination J Russell Sprague campaign manager was named to replace Simpson 5 to 17 vote spread Eight vote margin signals party strains and Dewey backing claimed strength while Simpson supporters warned of discord.
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N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Kenneth F. Simpson
Republican National Committee
Simpson
Manhattan
Go.p
New York
J. Russell Sprague
Dewey
Ohio Plane Plants Increase Capacities
Ohio light airplane industry expands as Aeronautical Corp of America moves to larger quarters and expects to double weekly output to about 50 ships within a year. Taylorcraft and other firms plan plant enlargements or faster production, with government aid hoped for to safeguard farms and boost training. A separate note reports a July 20 referendum plan on tobacco marketing quotas.
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Ohio
Aeronautical Corp. of America
Cincinnati
Aeronca
Giles E. Barton
Ilant
Italy
Taylorcraft
Barton
Rand
Diane
America
Thy
War Today reports Paris danger as German forces push advance
A fragmentary London despatch cites German military moves with up to 1.8 million troops and a French counterattack near Paris led by Weygand's Poilus, while Berlin hints Paris could be surrendered or razed, the impact of which would echo worldwide and affect collective conscience.
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Paris
Paria
France
Rimaelt
Conservancy District Plans Fall Bond Repayment
Kiav1U- 97-Newtomietera president of the Scioto conservancy drainage district board says cash is on hand to pay 3630,900 in bonds this fall, making the district first of its kind in Ohio to meet all obligations. After payment, assessments on 2700 farms will be reduced from 9 to 1 per rent of drain.
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Newtomietera
Scioto Conservancy Drainage District Board
Ohio
Ablefeld
Excise Taxes Show 6 Percent Gain in May
State treasurer Don H. Enright reported May collections of cigarette and beer excise taxes totaling 1,606,272 dollars, a gain of 103,471 dollars or six percent over the same month last year in Columbus.
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Columbus
Don H. Enright
Red Cross Relief Fund Reaches Halfway Mark
Washington report states the American Red Cross relief fund has passed the halfway point toward a 20 million dollar goal, reaching over 10.17 million. The update notes crop prospects in Ohio look above average as federal experts assess agricultural conditions.
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Washington
American Redross
Fais
Columbus
Ohio
Set June 22 As Date for Adjournment
Washington reports indicate administration leaders claim enough strength to adjourn Congress on June 22. A plan to follow the billion dollar defense tax bill with a general revenue revision was debated in the Senate Finance Committee. Secretary Morgenthal and Senator Connally weighed the timing, while War Secretary urged a fresh look at farm surplus relief and disposal funds for the needy and refugees. The ever normal granary program was cited as enabling greater aid to suffering areas.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Morgenthal
Connally
War
United States
Wallace
Young Deer Seen On Farm Near Glouster
On Tuesday afternoon near Glouster, two fawns were spotted by farmer Angle and his son as a deer fled across the hayfield. A dog pursued the animal as the pair watched it vault a fence and disappear into nearby woods after the short chase.
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Angie
Robert Angle
Mr. Angle
Bobby
Bishopwilie
Angles
Marietta Firm May Get Bomb Shelter Contract
Frank Christy president of the Marietta Concrete Corporation said a Canadian firm contacted him about manufacturing bomb proof shelters and that mass production could start in 30 days.
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Marietta
Frank Christy
Marietta, Concrete Corporation
Dodgers Pay Cardinals 200000 for Medwick Davin Trade
Jersey Journal reports from unimpeachable sources that the Brooklyn Dodgers paid 200000 to the St Louis Cardinals for slugger Jim Medwick and outfielder Curt Davin. Four Dodgers players also moved to St Louis in the deal.
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N. J
Theersey Journal
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Slugger
Medwick
Patcer
Curt Davin
Dodger
St. Louis
80 Year Old Daughter Still Runs Errands
A Mobile report quotes a nurse asking a Negro woman her age after a street accident. The patient says she is eighty and was delivering her mother’s clothes to a cousin’s house. The mother is claimed to be 107 years old.
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Mobile
Ala
Reynaud Plea to Roosevelt Promises Aid for Allied War Effort
Premier Reynaud conveyed a message to President Roosevelt dated June 10 urging the United States to aid the Allies with force and material if needed. He pledged France would volunteer to defend its provinces or North Africa and possibly American possessions if required. Roosevelt reportedly replied that most of the world seeks peace and must find a way to prevail, while pledging intensified support to the Allied cause.
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Pres Roosevelt
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America
French Guiana
South America
Martinique
Guadeloupe
West Indies
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundland
Roosevelt
Haly
Great Britain
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Apeech
Elizabeth Hamm 78 Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamm age 78 died Wednesday night at her Monkey Run home after years of illness. Funeral service Saturday at 2 pm at Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Sod. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband John, son Jacob, three daughters Sarah Bailey Elizabeth Macintosh all at home, sister Mei Susan Durst Pomeroy, and three grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Hamm
Monkey Run
Ewing Funeral Home
Walter Sod
Beech Grove Cemetery
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Jacob
Sarah
William Bailey
Middlewart
Elizabeth Macintosh
Middleport
Mee
Susan Durst Pomeroy
Address as Coincidence Speech Opens Prance
The White House stated the material resources of the United States were used as the answer in the Toree Stephen Barly event. Reymand indicated delivery to the Star Department after Mr Roosevelt spoke from Charlottesite Vin, describing the address as corerdean and to the point.
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Washington
White House
United States
Stephen Barly
State Highway Patrol Captures Fugitive After Pursuit
In a swift pursuit, Benjamin Hughes escaped from Capt J D Ragsdale and Sgt Cop Lyle near Huntington, West Virginia, took their car and gun, overpowered two officers returning him to Georgia for an armed robbery sentence, and fled into the countryside before authorities recaptured him.
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Georgia
Benjamin Hughes
Georgetown
Hughes
J.D. Ragsdale
Pulton County
Alinntal Identification Bureau
Lyle
Huntington
W.va
Ragdale
Hughes Falthoush
Murder Charge Arises Over Quarter Land Clash Near Waterford
World War veteran accused in a May 2 shooting during a dispute over division of arm property near Waterford. Indicted for first degree murder today by a special session of the grand jury Hall. The defendant, 4, faced Norman M. during post digging with a shotgun.
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John Hell
Arm
Waterford
Brand Jury Hall
Norman
Actenem Inet
French Hold Paris Line as Open City Stands Against Bombers
Allied reports say French troops, aided by American bombers, halted a German advance five miles north of Paris. Paris is declared an open city, with French forces along a 200 mile front refusing to fight in the streets. Weygand’s quick tank system kept defenses steady despite a massive offensive beginning June 5.
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M. Gand
Paris
Hier
Surrender or Be Destroyed Ultimatum Planned by Nazis
Nazi high command prepared to broadcast a surrender or be destroyed ultimatum against Paris. Berlin claimed Paris would decide its fate within hours after parallels drawn with Warsaw and Rotterdam. Britain rushed troops across the Channel as Paris stood allegedly within range and Malta faced renewed air attacks by Italy and Germany. Spain declared belligerent neutrality while keeping neutrality formal.
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Warsaw
Poland
Rotterdam
Holland
Paria
Flamer
Atte Nf
France
Kingtom
Toulon
Bizertn
Nile
Britain
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Germany
Paris
Ite
Nish
Eiffel
Taian
North Africa
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Mediterranean
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Madrid
Gas Storage Plant Is Planned in Cleveland
East Ohio Gas Co announces a 31 million dollar plant to liquefy and store natural gas in Cleveland. President C E Gallagher says the firm pioneers storage of liquid gas and will provide essential service during peak winter demand or emergencies. In another item, 38 year old glazier Arames V Johnson fell 75 feet from Euchild Avenue building in downtown Cleveland while repairing a window. Boxing stricken Youngstown reports Albert Morsbach dying at a boxing show after a heart attack while watering the ringside area.
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Cleveland
East Ohio Gas Co
C. E. Gallagher
East Ohio
Arames V. Johnson
Euchild Avenue
Youngstown
Albert Morsbach
Moths Settle Dispute Over Electric Lights
In Columbus Nebraska rural school district members argued over wiring the schoolhouse for electricity from the Loup River public power district. Moths swarmed into a gas lamp, snuffing out the light. A vote approved using electricity 2410 to 0.
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Nehum
Loup River
Public Power
WPA Enrollment Falls Sharply From Last Year
WPA enrollment stood at 1.858712 million in June, down 68,518 from May and well below 2.470 million on May 31, 1959. King George IV’s official birthday passed without celebration, following ceremonies canceled as of May 25. the king was 44 at his last birthday.
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London
George IV
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