U S Rejects Nazi Protest Over Ousters In Diplomatic Row
The United States rejects Germany's protest over expulsion of Nazi consuls. Simmer Wells states two routes will be used to return ousted officials, blocking their entry to Latin American nations. The move aims to prevent continued subversive activities and safeguard regional peace.
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Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
Hans Thomsen
Simner Welles
E Sonnel
Roosevelt
Welles
Lisbon
Japan
America
London Sees Pact See Gap With Berlin and Ankara
British informants viewed the German Turkish friendship pact as a stopgap to mollify fears of encirclement. Hitler may use the accord to pressure Ankara later, while Britain relies on its non belligerent alliance with Turkey and seeks to keep Moscow wary. An informed source noted Turkey’s frankness in signaling the pact yet preserving obligations with Britain.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Ams
Germany
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Joseph
Ankara
Turpers
Great Britain
Turkey
Indians Are Parents Of Quadruplet Girls
Roxboro North Carolina June 18 Quadruplet girls born yesterday afternoon to a couple living in the high plains community 15 miles north of Roxboro. The newborns and their mother were moved to Duke hospital in Durham. The Epps family home is the scene of the birth. The father Van Epps Jr is a farmer about 31 years old. The mother Mrs Epps is about 28. The editor of the Roxboro courier noted the babies had not been weighed yet but their combined weight was estimated at seven to eight pounds.
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Roxboro
N. C
High Plains
Here
Duke Hospital
Dukhe
van Epps, Jr
German Regret Over Dublin Bombing Acknowledgment
Telegraph dispatch from Dublin cites an Irish information bureau statement that Germany admitted responsibility for a bombing over Dublin on May 31. The German account says a German aircraft over the east Irish coast diverted by wind or error and did not drop bombs, though Dublin suffered 27 deaths and many injuries with property damage.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Dispatch
Dublin
Irish Information Bureau
Germany
Canal of
Eire
Eire Ee
Econ
Man
Irish
Saou
Ince
Trish
Oak Trish
Leo
Sims Will Appeal Fidelity Ruling
State Auditor Edgar B. Sims announced an appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging a ruling appointing the Central Trust Company of Charleston as trustee for the Fidelity Assurance association of Wheeling. Central was named trustee June 6 and orders to surrender Fidelity properties were issued, then overruled by Judge Moore on June 13.
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Charleston
W. Va
Edgar B. Sims
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Central Trust Company of Charleston
Fidelity Assurance Association of Wheeling
Central
Ben Moore
H. Isaiah Smith
Ross B. Thomas
Fidelity
Moore
Dr Simon Denied Bond in Bankruptcy Concealment Case
United States circuit court of appeals denied bond pending appeal for Dr. M. E. Simon of Williamson West Virginia. He was convicted in Huntington West Virginia after a week long trial for concealing assets in bankruptcy. Judge Harry Watkins sentenced him in June to three years and a $3000 fine.
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Asheville
N. C
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
M. E. Simon
Williamson
W. Va
Huntington
Simon
Harry ©. Watkins
Cabell County
New Rural Schools Planned for Job Timbuc Ware's Ridge
Three new school facilities are proposed including a two-room school at Job and one-room schools at Timbuc teo and Ware's Ridge to serve local students.
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Job
Timbucteo
Ware's Ridge
Turks German sign ten year friendship pact
Germany and Turkey signed a ten year friendship pact at Ankara, obligating respect for each other’s territorial integrity and forbidding direct or indirect measures against the other. The move allows Germany to pursue Middle East operations with reduced fear of Turkish interference, though it has no bearing on Syria.
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Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Germany
Britain
Turkey
Reich
Adolf Hitler
Am Fra’ von Panz Pen
Ankara
Sukru Saracoglu
Hitler
Russia
Poland
von Papen
Middle East
London
Syria
Mediterranean
Navy Drives For 18 000 Recruits In War Fleet Build Up
The navy launched an intensive recruitment drive to man its expanding fleet and issued stand by orders to reservists not yet called to active service. Secretary Knox urged approval of the St Lawrence seaway and power project, noting we will live in a disturbed world for a long time. The plan aims to open Great Lakes commerce and build ships inland for security from attack.
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Washington
Navy
Knox
House
St. Lawrence Seaway
Great Lakes
Senate Military Committee
Downey
D. Cal
Iain Abel T.well
Burea of Navigation
Axis Claims Big Victory In Libya
A London report states Axis forces claim a major victory in Libya as allied forces press attacks toward Damascus. A Jerusalem military spokesman reported surrounding the Syrian capital amid heavy fighting. An Ankara dispatch said Free French and British forces issued an ultimatum to the French defenders demanding Damascus surrender by 5:30 a.m. local time. with the deadline passed, allied forces reportedly began their assault.
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London
Ters
Palestine
Damascus
Jerusalem
Frce
Ankara
Turkey
E.S.T
Chamber Studies Trend of Prices.
The state chamber of commerce warns that a $40,000,000 annual coal production cost rise will erode miners’ gains unless prices stop climbing. It notes World War I price surges and estimates wage hikes will raise costs by about 25 percent of 1940 coal costs in West Virginia, with regional per ton increases of 25 to 33 percent.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Chamber of Commerce
United States
West Virginia
Poe
National Mediation Board
Atoriny United Workers In Tow
Bison
Chamber
Bulletin
Axis and British clash in fierce Africa tank battles
Berlin announced a complete victory over British forces on the Egyptian border as a four day-old British assault near Tobruk collapsed under Axis anti-tank fire. Axis-German forces crushed the drive in Northern Cyrenaica while British losses were heavy. Cairo reported stubborn fighting at Halfa and perceptions of World War II scale battles in Africa.
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Berlin
Germany
Cirenaica
Egypt
Tobruk
Athem
Africa
Ieee Aide
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Added Responsibility Of Firemen Stressed
Maryland June 18. State Comptroller J. Millard Tawes opened the 49th Maryland volunteer firemen convention. Firemen from West Virginia and Pennsylvania join local brigades as civilian numbers shrink due to selective service, raising safety duties.
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Gumberland
Ware
J. 3. Millard
Aas
Maryland
West, Virginia
Pennsylvania
Need For Taxes May Prevent Drastic Auto Production Cut
Detroit reports that auto makers fear strict curtailment in 1942 model year output could harm tax revenue from licenses and sales. With about 26 million licensed cars and five million under a year old when the new model year begins, industry officials doubt any large cut will occur. They note most purchases are financed by next year and that higher domestic income could fuel demand despite production limits.
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Detroit
United States
Office of Production Management
Slaying of Jessie Elizabeth Semb Sparks Capital Hunt
Washington reports a slaying case with a brunette victim, Jessie Elizabeth Semb. A five year old boy Adrian Wiggins saw a Black man carrying a large bundle from an apartment basement toward a black automobile around 4 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the body was found in a private residence and that marks suggested a struggle. a suspect questioned, no charge yet.
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Washington
Jessie Elizabeth Semb
Adrian Wiggins
Ankara hears Nazi attack rumors shake 15 border points
Rumors in London and Ankara claimed Germany pressed Russia from 15 border points and threatened a one sided war. Reports attributed to media voices suggested a Nazi attack, while skepticism grew about any confirmed action as Turkey’s stance and a pending friendship treaty with Berlin influenced regional fear.
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Ankara
Turkey
Germany
Russia
London
Kremlin
Berlin
Tacraerey
Hitler
Poland
Rumania
Ankakra
Bittekreig
Soviet Union
Southern coal wage talks return to mediation board
Washington reports the Southern soft coal wage contract dispute again returns to the National Defense Mediation Board with no progress since talks stalled. Producers and CIO United Mine Workers clash over contract language including vacations with pay and the reject clause, renewing hopes for clarity on a 40 cent differential.
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Washington
Southern
National Defense Mediation Board
CIO United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Nazis Shift Air Strength To Russ Line
Delayed report from Ankara notes German dive bombers and transport planes moved toward the Moldavian fields near the Russian border. Propagandists urge a blitz against the Soviet Union while diplomats in Ankara say no direct knowledge of Russo German talks. Russian defense sources hint at invasion possibilities as Moscow receives mixed signals about war plans and the Ukraine grain question.
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Ankara
Turkey
Romania
Europe
Soviet Union
Berlin
Bucharest
Sofia
Bulga
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Stalin
Moscow
Associated Press
Ovial
Red Army
Rumania
Caucasus
Phil Plant Broadway Playboy Dies at 38
Phil Plant a famed Broadway figure and multi million are hunter died at Polyclinic hospital from a heart condition at 38 He inherited 15 million from stepfather Commodore Morton F Plant and was once married to actress Constance Bennett His third wife was Marjorie King and he later lived near New London after leaving New York
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New York
Philp M. Plant
Polyclinic Hospital
Plant
Morton F. Plant
Constance Bennett
Paris
Fdna Duna
Marjorie King
Africa
Broadway
New London
Selden Manwaring
William Hayward
Will Attempt To End Stone Quarry Strike In West Virginia
Four Monongahela valley stone quarry firms will meet with United Stone and Allied Product Workers CIO representatives to seek an end to a two month strike. CIO organizer said the meeting was set but postponed after a date misunderstanding.
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Fairmont
W. Va
United Stone and Allied Product Workers Uinion
CIO
Monongahela Valley
Ar Folio
Tg Cio
Berlin Avoids Hasty Action In German American Ties
Berlin has slowed to avoid actions that could worsen German American relations. Officials maintain silence before major decisions while signaling a tough stance on German consulates in the United States and asset freezes. The next move is viewed as resting with the United States as press restraint continues.
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United States
Reich
Roosevalte
Eee
Te Guerance
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