Senate Panel to Question Knox on War Attitude
The Senate naval committee moved to question Col. Frank Knox about his views on US policy and potential intervention in the European war. Hearing likely July 1 as members weigh whether Knox favors intervention before confirming him as secretary of the Navy.
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GOP Stalwarts Arrive in Philadelphia for Open Nomination Fight
In Philadelphia on June 22 leading Republican contenders neared the first wide open nomination contest since 1920. Willkie Dewey Taft Bridges Gannett James arrived with delegations amid campaign chatter and behind closed doors platform sub committees debating foreign affairs and other planks. Dewey denied any bloc with Taft to stop Willkie.
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Senator Glass Weds Mrs Mary Scott at Amherst Church
Senator Glass and Mrs Mary Scott Meade married at Ascension Episcopal church Amherst at 430 pm. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Ze Barney Phillips with Reverend John Wellford assisting. The couple left for Montview estate near Lynchburg after the quiet wedding.
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West Virginia Delegation Faces Shifting GOP Sentiment
West Virginia's 16 member delegation to the Republican national convention shows mixed views on nominees. Four publicly back Dewey, others split between Taft, Willkie, and Van denberg, with some private sentiment shifting toward Willkie.
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Congress Quits For One Week Passes Bills
Congress adjourned for a one week recess after sending to the White House a billion-dollar tax bill and over four billion dollars of appropriations. The House and Senate approved emergency defense money and a four billion dollar six year naval expansion plan, with partisan debates over the size and scope of new ships and contracts.
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Italian Air Raids Repulsed at Alexandria Base
British and French anti aircraft batteries repelled four Italian air raids against Alexandria on June 22. Four attacker bombers were shot down while coastal guns bombarded enemy squadrons. Bombs fell near the harbor but no warships were hit and civilian casualties were reported among Italians.
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Capital Watches Jap Maneuvers
Washington reports Japan troops moving toward French Indo China and the United States would view any forceful change of the colony as a threat to Pacific peace. Secretary Hull noted the status quo in the Pacific and said 20 other republics favored consult on Euro war issues. location and timing uncertain, with Havana often cited for a July 15 meeting.
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England Ripe For Storming as Nazi Quarters See Blockade
Berlin reports England is ripe for storming with air and sea pressure mounting. Nearly 100 bombers attacked English coast towns as Germany argues blockade defeats Britain. German sources claim air bases along the French and Belgian coast give attack opportunity and note vast British trade disruption since Italy's entry and France's collapse.
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British Forces Damages Scharnhorst After Night Raid
British naval and air units damaged the German battleship Scharnhorst off Trondheim fjord while pursuing revenge for the Glorious sinking. A submarine attacked with depth charges in the Gulf of Aden later surrendered to a British trawler Moonstone.
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Churchill appeals to French to aid British against Nazis
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged all Frenchmen to resist German armistice terms and aid Britain in defeating Nazi Germany. He condemned Bordeaux government actions and stressed a British victory as France’s only path to liberty and restored independence. He spoke via British broadcasting outlining the stakes for France and its empire.
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Armistice Near as France and Germany Agree to Peace Terms
Paris reports France and Germany signed an armistice with "hard but honorable" terms. Bordeaux remains provisional capital as German spearheads push down the Rhone valley while French forces, amid censorship, hold Alpine front and await Italy cease fire. Premier Petain seeks a "soldier's peace" as officials say the armistice takes effect six hours after agreement with Italy.
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French Italians To Hold First Peace Meeting Monday
London reported that the French peace negotiations would open with the Italians on Monday. Bordeaux officials expected a settlement in two to three days and Germany’s influence might curb Italy’s demands against France. The French government would stay in Bordeaux unless Paris is freed as a city not under German bayonets.
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Carol Urges Rumanians to Embrace New Totalitarian Order
Bucharest reports King Carol calls on Romanians to revise their attitude and abandon personal interests. He says the government’s Nazi-patterned party will unite the state, demanding dedication to national goals and denouncement of self for the new ideals.
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Signing in the Quiet Forest Ends French Surrender
In the Compiegne forest the French delegation signed surrender terms to Germany represented by Colonel General Wilhelm Keitel and General Charles Huntziger. The armistice, conditioned on a second capitulation to Italy, ends active hostilities though negotiations with Mussolini continue.
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