Dewey Urges Close Watch On Defense Moves
Thomas E. Dewey in Charleston urges vigilant public opinion to keep the New Deal's defense effort on a straight path. He condemns delays and partisan drift while criticizing administration boards as dominated by industrialists and term supporters. Dewey spoke to about 2,000 at Municipal Auditorium before heading to Winston-Salem.
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Charleston
W. Va
Thomas E. Dewey
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Oas
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State Executive Committee
Winston-Salem
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War Department
Ford
Ford Og Dyst
Hallanan Renamed as Committeeman in Charleston
In Charleston West Virginia on June 7 the Republican delegation reelected Walter Hallanan as national committeeman and chose Thomas O'Brien Flynn for a convention resolutions post. A. A. "Cousin Abe" Lilly was named chairman as the delegation, meeting in executive session, discussed issues with no binding action.
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W. Va
Vention
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Hallanan
Thomas O'Brien Flynn
A. A
Abe” Lilly
Philadelphia
Ie Cara Ebert
Parkersburg
Invaders Suffer Losses as Somme Advances Reported
Berlin reports progress along the Somme front amid stiff resistance. German high command says operations on schedule despite stronger weapons and weakened French defenses. Front coverage notes Maginot line and Alsace defenses are under strain while Paris awaits bulletins.
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High Command
Low Countries
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Paris
France
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WHIS Broadcast Leads To Arrest Of 6 Fugitives
A WHIS radio broadcast spurred the capture of six men who escaped Tazewell county jail and fled for 16 hours. The tips led deputies to Saltville where the fugitives were stopped and turned over to Sheriff Thompson and deputies for questioning.
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Andrew McLaughlin
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Taylor
Roosevelt Applauds Editorial Calling For Compulsory Training
President Roosevelt praised a New York editorial urging universal compulsory military training as Congress considers a sweeping tax bill to raise defenses. The administration and Henry Ford reportedly explore mass production of warplanes and turning ordnance to manufacturers with a $30 million credit.
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Aing Today
New York
Raiders Roar Over England In Third Night of Attacks
German air raiders conducted a third consecutive night raid over England hitting scattered counties including Cambridge Norfolk Essex Suffolk and Yorkshire. Two crew killed one injured one house badly damaged with no civilian fatalities reported. Anti aircraft fire and shelter evacuations noted as Britain continued air support for France.
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Million Dollar Verdict Recorded in Suit Against Nicholson Estate
Providence voters heard the verdict in the promissory note case of Dutee W. Flint against the Nicholson estate. The superior court jury awarded Flint $1,000,000 plus $33,438.21 interest for a note payable after death claimed to be issued by Col. Nicholson after a long trial begun April 23.
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Uel * Nicholson
Flint
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Col
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Nicholson Pile Company
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Seee
FCC Bans Amateur Portable Stations
Washington June 7 The federal communications commission banned amateur radio portable stations except those on short range frequencies. Officials say the short range limits avoid long distance linkups and the move follows talks with other agencies over alleged Fifth Column activities.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Italy Tidies for War as Merchant Fleets Freeze at Neutral Ports
Rome reports Italy may halt all scheduled sailings with ships kept at world standstill as Rex and others reportedly defer departures. Armaments swell with 380 million for air power and 80 million for navy. Marshal Debono takes southern command amid Libya relief efforts.
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Italy
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Rex
German Front Rolls Back as Allied Forces Hold
Allied lines retreat short distances along the Somme and Aisne fronts while General Weygand says the main defensive system remains intact. German tanks breach western zones near the Bresle but are slowed by swampy terrain as fighting continues around Soissons and Aisne redoubts near Paris.
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Associated Press
Paris
Somme
Maxime Weygand
France
Weygard
Aisne
Soissons
Breste
Weygand
Bresle
Allette
House Votes To Create Three Man Labor Tribunal
Washington June 7 By a 2 to 1 vote the house passed Wagner act amendments to form a three man national labor relations board and reorganize its functions. The revisions abolish current labor board members and create an administrator to oversee combined administrative and judicial duties.
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Senate
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Edwin 8. Smith
William M
Co Omengue
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