Romania Yields to Soviet Demands Moves Troops to Transylvania
Romania bows to Soviet pressure and deploys nearly 2,000,000 men into Transylvania to counter a predicted Hungarian bid to reclaim the former province. Officials say Moscow will delay occupation while frontier talks proceed. Axis ministers confer with King Carol II amid Russia’s pressure for naval access on the Black Sea.
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Romania
Transylvania
Magyar
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Russia
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Carol
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Hartman To Hang Tonight At Moundsville
Governor Holt denied clemency to 28 year old Byzantine Hartman scheduled for execution at 9 p m tomorrow in Moundsville West Virginia for the slaying of a sheriff. The governor said he studied the case and found no grounds to interfere with the court’s sentence based on Hartman’s complete record.
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Byzantine Hartman
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Turkey Ready to Defend Channel in Black Sea Tensions
Turkish warships steamed on the Black Sea as planes circled straits and anti aircraft guns were readied. Turkey fears a broader move toward control of the straits amid sharp regional tension and external pressures. Russia pressed for territorial gains in Romania, prompting a brief crisis over Transylvania and Bucovina while Britain and Germany faced evolving signals of possible coordinated actions.
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Associated Press
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British and German raids clash along southeast coast
British fighters engaged German bombers as they raided the southeast coast in the early hours. Some raiders were driven back before landfall. In Hanover, British air raids set oil tanks ablaze wounding and killing several, with one bomber shot down after diving toward the tanks.
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Britain braces as trench units may stay in England
London reports that Britain plans for continued trench field units and a broader war effort as government notes large orders for raw materials placed in the United States. A House of Commons briefing cites delays and a secret session to discuss leadership statements.
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Mrs FDR Rumored to Attend Republican Convention
Dispatch questions whether Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt joined part of a Republican convention session in Philadelphia on June 27 amid circulating rumors.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charleston Briefs Highlight Small Market Move
Charleston, W Va June 27 four lines note a crease of five cents an nials said in the latest trading update.
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W. Va
Swastika Flies At Spanish Border
German troops move to the Spanish frontier to join France’s southern Atlantic coast occupation. A Swastika flag rises from a flagpole as French tricolor is lowered. A sign above Howard Bucknell Jr.’s temporary U S embassy offices reads American embassy. officials say they will not hinder Americans leaving.
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Atlantic
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Finance Circles Hear Peage Talk
Bri erated they had no knowledge of any peace overtures from Germany. A radio broadcast stated the British government has not changed its view of the conditions for peace. If true, they say victory would be near. London notes June 28.
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Legion Plans to Organize Citizens Army Disclosed
Baltimore reports a Maryland Legion plan to form a 18 years and up citizen army under American auspices. Proposed recruitment to aid the government and civic groups targets local vigilance and direct action. Opposition comes from former Maryland commander J B Hobbs and Maj. Legion Plan to see page 2.
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J.B. Hobbs
Orous
Maryland Department
Narmal
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Roosevelt authorizes seizure of foreign ships in US waters
President Roosevelt, citing protection of national interests, authorizes seizure of foreign vessels in American waters if needed. The order, under the espionage act, expands powers for the Treasury and other agencies to detain ships to ensure safety and compliance with US policy. Vessels named include the Vannes, Wisconsin, Merope, Winnipeg, Scheherzade, and others at several ports.
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Roosevelt
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O Treasury Morgenthau
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Miami
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Defense plans seek doubled arms production and supplies
President Roosevelt aides reportedly approved a detailed program to expand production of planes tanks and other munitions without delay for the army and navy. Advisers hope a rapid buildup can begin within a week and accelerate to meet expanding needs as they assess navy requirements.
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Roosevelt
Nonal Defense Advisory Commission
Republicans Name Nominee On Sixth Convention Ballot
Wendell Willkie won the Republican nomination on the sixth ballot at the 1940 national convention in Philadelphia after a dramatic rise from dark horse to presumptive nominee. The roll call culminated as Pennsylvania pledged 72 votes and Virginia gave Willkie 503 total, clinching the victory and prompting calls for a unanimous nomination.
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Wendell Willkie
Blican National Convention
Richard L. Turner
Wendells Willkie
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Robert A. Taft
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Dewey
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Alf M. Landon
Kansas
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Pennsylvania
Wendell Willkie 9 Man of Action
Wendell Willkie rose from utilities executive to GOP front runner amid battles with the New Deal and TVA. The article notes his legal and commercial background, early support for the Democratic ticket, and evolving stance on government reform and reformist policies.
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