Split-Ticket Fight Expected To Feature Special Session
Ohio moves toward a special session as Gov Bricker pushes a ballot split to separate state and national tickets. The plan includes $1.4 million for poor relief and $1 million for old age pensions. Democrats oppose the change. Taft allies split remains in doubt. House needs 91 votes for emergency enactment amid Republican majorities.
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Cincinnati
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Rep. J. Harry McGreg
Senate
Turin Heavily Damaged By French Bombers
New York radio intercept reports Turin’s industrial center heavily damaged by French air raids. Antiaircraft guns reportedly failed, allowing extensive destruction across the targeted zone.
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New York
Tials
Keey
French Collapse Sends Wheat Prices Down
Wheat prices tumbled at the opening of trading after news of the French capitulation. The drop followed early market movement as traders assessed the impact on global grain markets and supply expectations.
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Eleven Army Fliers Die as Bombers Collide Over Queens
New York AP reports eleven Army airmen were killed when two Douglas bombers collided at about 2000 feet over Bellerose Queens near Creedmoor Hospital. One additional enlisted man may have been aboard. officials said he asked to go along but it was not confirmed. The crash occurred in a densely populated suburb as witnesses described flames and debris, with a parachute flare or escape attempt noted in scattered accounts.
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Queens
New York City
Mitchel Field
Long Island
Creedmoor
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Teeatin Salt Inc
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Americas
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Washington
Ship Perilled By Japanese Bombs On Yangtze River
The gunboat Tutuila on Yangtze River patrol came under Japanese raid fire as a bomb exploded nearby and fragments struck the vessel. Lieut. Robert Germany reported smoke from fires on shore and crew orders to take cover amid riverbank blasts.
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United States
Tutuila
Robert Germany
Yangtze
Oregon Prospector Convicted of Murder in Death Case
Bookish prose describes Clain Cline of Xenia, Ohio, convicted of first degree murder for the death of partner George W. C. in a gas chamber incident echoed in wartime dispatches. The report also notes a Columbus Boys State governor candidate race between William Reimer of Wadsworth and Red Davis of Middletown, with party platforms on tax revenue refunds and national defense.
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William’ Reimer
Wadsworth
Red Davis
Middletown
Gov- Reimer
Nationalist Party
Davis
Claud E.line
Oresors
Amram Sears Sonsting
George W. Cairo
Royal Air Chetty
Xenia
O. Cline
Tobruk
Libya
Proposal for Second U S Fleet Heard in Congress
Washington reports a proposed 1.2 billion expansion of the navy to add a second fleet and fast cruisers. Amid wartime planning, officials discuss Atlantic defenses and a two-ocean navy, with Congress set to authorize fleet growth while Army manpower eyes 750000 to 800000.
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Pacific
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France Surrenders? Hitler Demands Unconditional Surrender
Reported by Associated Press as France sought armistice while Petain, the 84 year old Verdun hero, offered to lay down arms. Britain warned of possible July invasion. Berlin denied any separate armistice and touted France’s capitulation.
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Germany
Hitler
Marshal Petain
Verdun
Crushing of France and German claims of capitulation
German sources claim forces cut off France and Lorraine and pushed into Central France. They say the French army is split for piecemeal attack and no armistice short of capitulation is possible. Petain radioed that ending the fighting should be sought.
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Swift Company Fi New Lard Pro Unveiled in Chicago
John Holne president of Swift and Company announced a discovery involving added vegetable substances from topical trend making lard last longer without refrigeration while preserving its natural advantages.
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Swift and Company
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Crack-Up of Last French Units Prompts Sudden Surrender
Paris dispatch reports rapid French army disintegration south of Paris as divisions lay down arms and march toward the city. German observers say troops sought to rejoin families rather than be captured, with a German officer ordering surrender without taking prisoners.
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Roy P. Porter
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Henry C. Cassidy
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France appoints Petain president and pleads for unity
Petain announced on radio that ending the fighting is necessary and urged all French to rally around the government. He said he contacted the adversary and urged soldiers to lay down arms and join in supporting France’s destiny during these dark hours.
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Defense Tax Program Sent To Senate In Final Action
Senate moves to finish a billion-dollar defense tax program and prepare for debate on a 1.7 billion defense supplemental bill. The House will vote on amendments to a 1.2247 billion relief bill including Roosevelt's 50 million war refugee fund request. Leaders aim to adjourn by Saturday amid party splits on wartime session.
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Senator Pittman Attacks Lindbergh Broadcast on War Aims
Senator Pittman of Nevada condemned Colonel Lindbergh's remarks on national defense and appeasement. He urged the United States to avoid unfounded fear and stand firm against Germany, Britain, and France while ensuring no threat to Western Hemisphere security.
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Boston
Colfenry
Breckinridge
Tron
Heyward
Senan
Schools Expand Adult Classes Amid Rising Skilled Labor Demand
Trade schools and industries nationwide are increasing attention to training men for available jobs under the national defense program. Public high schools will run industrial facilities this summer for the first time as job eager, often middle aged, students crowd trade and technical classrooms. Congress weighs federal financial aid to boost skilled worker training if needed.
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Logan Woman Injured In Automobile Mishap
Logan resident Jane Webb suffered a fractured arm when the Griffin car was struck by a vehicle driven by Ray Truex of Green Township at Enterprise. Mrs. Webb’s four year old daughter was thrown from the car. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin were uninjured. Mrs. Webb had earlier injured the same arm at Ross-Hocking Camp ten days prior.
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Start
Specia
Jane Webb
Ralph Griffin
Ray Truex
Green Township
Enterprise
Union Truck Drivers Strike Hits Columbus Area
About 600 APL truck drivers and affiliated workers walked out for a one year wage increase five cents an hour. Vans, retail furniture, and small delivery trucks were not involved. In Akron delegates to the Ohio United Spanish War Veterans met and welcomed visiting officials.
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APL
AtAnion von Vets
Akron
Ohio’ United Spanish War Vetere
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