Refugee Liner Man hattan Enters Harbor With Record aboard
New York June 10 The liner Man hattan arrives with 1 807 refugees including 387 aliens from Genoa and Naples. The ship carries many babies and minors. Other refugee ships include President Roosevelt with 700 plus, President Harrison from Genoa, and Washington from Lisbon en route to Galway. Aliens include many South Americans who had prior passage before a U S order favoring Americans. Nearly 700 sleep on cots in passageways and improvised dormitories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Safe Harbor
Genoa
Naples
Italy
Roosevelt
England
Ireland
At-lane
Harrison
Washington
Lisbon
Galway
State Department
Two Killed in Morgantown Area Plane Crash
A plane near Morgantown executed a double loop, then nosed into a cornfield on a mountain. Lawson, a bridegroom three weeks married, and his student were killed instantly. A guard was placed over the wreckage as officials from the CAA and state aeronautics board prepared to investigate. Airport officials declined to comment on probable cause. Lawson, married May 14, had taught for about a year with the pioneer flying service. A Greensburg, Pennsylvania native, he attended Bethany College. McKeel, nicknamed Dinty, was an officer and student instructor in West Virginia University's ROTC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
CAA
State Aeronautics Board
Pioneer Flying Service
Greensburg
Bethany College
McKeel
Dinty
Reserve Officers Training Corps
West Virginia University
Canadian Defense Minister Is Killed
The report notes the defense minister Rogers about 42, a former secretary to Prime Minister Mackenzie King, who served in World War I with the Canadian Mounted Rifles. Born in Nova Scotia, he was labor minister 1935 to 1939 and later defense minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Mackenzie King
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Nova Scotia
Isn’t This Why You Are Constipated
A reader asks about breakfast choices and explains how a lack of bulk in meals can cause constipation. The advice favors bran cereals like All-Bran, explains fiber’s role, and urges drinking water. It notes consulting a physician if symptoms persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegmar
Batle Creek
Roosevelt Speech Mobilizes Allies for War Effort
President Roosevelt urged rapid, undeterred effort and sacrifice as Allies faced Mussolini and ongoing conflict. He denounced neutrality, warned of expanding hostilities, and tied democracy to national defense. London commentators welcomed his clear stance supporting Britain and France against fascist aggression.
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Wells
U. S
Great Britain
France
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Italy
Germany
Mary
Mediterranean
Near East
Africa
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
University Law School
London
Europe
U.S
Capital Pushes Double Arms Program and Defense Measures
The article outlines authorization for 4,500 aircraft and continued naval base work funding. The House Military Committee backs expanding the regular army from 280,000 to 400,000 and allows calling the National Guard for peacetime service. The House Rules Committee approves expedited passage of a $1.004 billion defense tax bill with limited amendments, signaling rapid action likely over one to two days. It also notes Italy's wartime entry shaping American resolve to aid the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Military Committee
National Guard
U. S
House Rules Committee
Italy
World's Tonic praised by Montgomery woman in coal region ad
Mrs. M. D. Jones of Montgomery West Virginia credits World’s Tonic with rapid relief from indigestion nervous issues and general fatigue. She says the herb medicine eased gas sour taste and back neck pains and improved sleep bowels and mood after a few weeks. The ad notes imported herbs tested by agriculture and chemical science and urges readers to contact Cohen’s Drug Store in Charleston for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. M. D. Jones
Fayette Pike
Montgomery
W. Va
Mra. Jones
United States Department of Agriculture
Cohen's
Summers St
Charleston
Cohen
Italy Declares War and Strikes for Mediterranean Control
Mussolini proclaimed war on the western democracies from the Rome balcony as Italy aligned with Germany. Posters urged rights to Nice, Savoia, Corsica, Malta, Tunisia, Jibati and Suez while crowds clashed with British consular guards. He warned neutrals to note Italy’s intent not to drag others in, while eyeing Gibraltar and Suez to secure Mediterranean dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
Mussolini
France
England
Nice
Savoia
Corsica
Malta
Tunisia
Jibati
Suez Canal
Rome
Piazza
Espana
Egypt
Turkey
Balkan
Albania
Duce
Il Duce
Yugoslavia
Greece
Switzerland
Paris
Venezia
Reich Celebrates Alliance as German Drive on Paris Stirs Hope
Reich rejoices at an alliance with Italy as Germany reports progress toward Paris. Aviation leaflets urge French surrender while wedge advances near Rouen and Soissons. distances to Paris cited between thirty and eighty five miles. Hitler and Mussolini exchange messages praising the axis partnership and resolve to defend their living rights. A victory parade for the Reich is hinted at following these events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome-Berlin
Germany
Paris
Seine River
Rouen
Seine
Ourcry
Soissons
Mussolini
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Italy
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Sot
Vittorio Emanuele
Il Ducé
London
Reich
City Playground Programs Open Amid Weather Delay
Six playground sites were opened yesterday by recreation director Mrs. C. Paul Heavener, though rain prevented a proper sendoff for summer programs. Additional facilities at Robins and the east side will open once arrangements are finalized, with WPA staff aiding at Lucy sites and local principals supervising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Paul Heavener
WPA
Heavener
Fale Laws
George Sellers
Morris Harveystat
Phyllis Townsend
Tiskelwab
Jack Slaughter
Bessie Alien
Lincoln
Rex Mace
Morris Harvey
Annette Massie
Magazine Playfield
C. B. Arnette
Bigley
Helen Haudaue
Stonewall Jackson
Reuben Carp
Fontaine High
Fruths
Carl L. Watson
Cabell
Negra
Goldie Page
Dunbar
Randolph Ergin
Lillian Morris
Boyd
Robins
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E. J. “Cobber’ Kain
New Zealand
Britain
British War Office
Joyce Phillips
Morgantown
Columbus
South Amer Les
Orinoco River
China
FDR
LA Palina Cigars
World's Tonic
Ethiopia
Gibraltar
Spain
Suez
Dino Alfieri
Alfieri
von Ribbentrog
Ciano
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Aeaion
Glorious
Netherlands
Belgium
I Duce
Haly
By Blorshein
Florsheim
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