Nazi Shock Troops Strike Meuse Front In Belgium Drive
German mechanized units pressed the Meuse line between Sedan and Namur as the seventh day of their Belgium France offensive unleashed rapid movement. Allied forces countered with tank assaults and Britain began air operations while Greece and Yugoslavia faced mobilization fears and Italy’s protectorate role loomed.
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Ome
School for Brides Opens In Messenger
One of the most appealing newspaper features offered, a series of talks to prospective June bride and bridegrooms, starts today in The Messenger. Read “Love, Courtship and Marriage” by Dr. Ernest R. and Gladys H. Groves on Page Four.
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Ohio Republicans buoyed by strong GOP primary vote
Ohio politics focus on the November 8 general election with Gov. Bricker renominated and Davey set to face him. Republican leaders boast about higher primary turnout than Democrats, citing 580,267 in the GOP senatorial race and Bricker’s broader lead.
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Herbert S Bigelow
Cincinnati
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Inbor
Non-Partian League Ooe Arged
John ‘Owens
Abedeen
Um— A
Tet Jo
CIO Preldent
Trum
Poe
Pore Lemnor
Lester P. Barlow
Salisbury
N. C
el ‘Wood Durham
Durham
Britain
Britons Gather Arms To Meet Parachutists
Fremont reports the oldest resident Mrs Clara Gottron Setzer aged 101 died yesterday. The community recalls her long life and ties to local history as residents prepare for a parade arm gathering in response to parachutists.
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Clara Gottron Setzer
Esterday
Decision On Extension of Airmail Near Washington
Report discusses possible extension of airmail pickup service to over 200 towns across seven states, with an experimental nonstop route and passenger express rights sought by American Airlines led by Richard C. DuPont. Hearings before a House appropriations subcommittee reveal varied aviation industry perspectives amid WPA-era context.
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Civil Aeroinwation Authority
Allo American Aviation
Staten’ Ite
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Richard C DuPont
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Ohio River
House
J. W. Mountin
Ohio
Work Started Today On Highway Project
Work began on the state highway project between Five Points and Chester. Bellefontaine Construction Co. holds the contract to rebuild three and one half miles of concrete surfaced roadway with ramp material moved to the site.
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Middleport
Chester
Tale
Bellefontaine Construction Co
Roosevelt pushes WPA fund and defense needs before Congress
Roosevelt outlines needs for a WPA relief fund and military build up before a joint session. Lawmakers seek higher appropriations, with Republicans urging tighter control and faster armament, while the President argues for rapid funding to meet defense and security demands.
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U.S
Price boosting loans on surplus crops eyed by Washington
Administration plans to ask Congress for upwards of 40 million dollars to bolster prices on surplus crops as wartime imports dwindle and exports forecast for the coming year fall. Officials warn of declining foreign markets and expect existing loan funds to be limited, with plans to expand relief by tripling the reach of surplus distribution to needy families.
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American Farmi
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Senate
Agriculture Department
Wallace
Reconstruction Finance’ Corporation
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Com-Lmodity Credit Corporation
Taft Flood Bill Approved by War Department
War Department approves in principle Taft proposal to let local communities advance flood control funds. A report to the Senate commerce committee says it should be a separate bill, not an amendment to the 1936 act. similar legislation by Elston and House flood control panel is noted, with reimbursement to follow from future appropriations.
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Elston
Ohio
House Flood Control Committee
Sweden’s match industry to shut down May twenty first
The entire Swedish match industry will suspend operations on May 21 due to export restrictions. Officials cited inability to export as the reason for the closure, affecting producers and workers across the sector.
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Ndustry
Stockholm
European Situation Is Heel Says Schrembs
The article quotes Archdeacon Joseph Schrembs from Cleveland noting a grim European situation described as heel with sharp words about age and hate. He emphasizes a need for strong action as tensions rise amid postwar turmoil.
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Cunyeand
Florida
Joseph Schrembs
Goister
Europe
Cleveland
Catbie
War Roars Through Wheat Pit and European War Image
War roars through Chicago wheat pits as demand surges and prices plunge amid wartime disruption. Reports from Paris and Geneva note bombings of the Meuse Argonne American Cemetery and broad Western Front activity while U.S. grain markets face sharp shifts.
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Americans Warned to Leave Switzerland Amid Tensions
Report notes heightened caution as Americans are urged to depart Switzerland due to unsettled conditions. The warning cites rising risks and volatile security and transport concerns, prompting Americans to consider evacuation or reassessment of travel plans.
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Former Kaiser Safe In Netherlands Retreat
Former Kaiser Wilhelm II is safe and unharmed at Doorn Netherlands retreat. Administrators report the ex monarch plans to stay at his residence as German command releases details and confirms the family has been informed about his whereabouts.
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Wilhelm van Dommes
Hohenzollern
Holland
Neffner write-in vote touted as greatest in state
Columbus Republican state headquarters said the write-in vote for George M. Nettner for Republican secretary of state nomination was the greatest ever recorded in the state. With 6,062 precincts reporting, 143,700 ballots were cast for Nettner, while nominee Edward J. Hummet of Cincinnati received 224,360 votes.
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Amiblicantate
George M. Nettner
Tepublan
Nettner
Edward J. Hummet
Cincinnati
American Ambulance Driver Lawrence Jump Missing in France
Reports from French authorities and the American volunteers ambulance organization in Paris state Lawrence A Jump an American attached to the French army is missing after his ambulance was heavily shelled during action in the Larrogue mines sector on the western front. News notes Anne Morgan’s Friends of France Committee says the unit has been bombed repeatedly in northern France.
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Nantucket
Mass
American Volunteers Ambulance
Paris
Larrogue
Western Front
Anne ‘Morgan
Friends of France
Ardennes Department
France
Roosevelt outlines four aims for new defense fund
President Roosevelt presented four purposes for a proposed defense fund to strengthen the United States. He called for procuring essential equipment, modernizing old army and navy materiel, expanding production facilities, and expediting contracts to build up armed forces. He warned that while seeking peace, America must build invincible defenses to safeguard liberties.
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New Defense Fund
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
America
Esterday
Experts Drop a Result of Nazi Invasion
The article notes President's defense outlay plans totaling about 3.276 billion dollars for the year, with a 100 million dollar speed-up for production and training. It covers wartime policy, new destructive powers, and calls for stronger defenses, plus discussions of neutrality and possible aid shifts to the Allies.
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Harting
Ald |Oo
Former President of Scientist Church Dies
Funeral services planned for Prof. Hermann S. Hering 76, former president of the Mother Shared First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, who died yesterday following a beet line.
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