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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

17

Graver Setback Fronts Paris As France Fights On

A dramatic World War II report portrays Paris open to the German siege with French defenses stretched. The article details a threatened Nazi thrust toward the Loire coast and a potential collapse of the Maginot line, risking a broader German advance through France to join Italian forces.

Paris Hinerokiuh Ds Europe Hitler France Seine Evreux Ton Par Eure Bay of Biscay Loire-Seine St. Nazaire Loire St. Navaire Tours Britain Maginot Rethel Champaigne Reims Halons Marne Argonne Forest Germany

Beach Police Search For Miss Cannady

Virginia Beach police and the coast guard searched for Margaret Cannady 21 daughter of Dr John Cannaday of Charleston West Virginia who vanished from Myers cottage after leaving her mother’s room at 7 pm with plans to swim. William P Martin and Mrs Martin reported not seeing her enter the water as they watched the ocean.

Virginia Beach Coast Guard Margaret Cannaday John E. Cannaday Charleston General Hospital Charleston W. Va Myers Cottage Cannadlay Margaret Stuart Ogilvie William P. Martin Richmond

Of Interest To Women Of Interest To Women

A reader asks about Hawaii currency and voting in 1930s districts. The reply notes Hawaii is a U.S. territory using U.S. money, and cites Rep. Martin Dids election votes in 1938 and 1936 context with poll tax limiting poor voters. It also explains music movements as complete sections of a composition with distinct themes and tempos.

Hawaii U. S U.S. Q Martin Dids Congress Roosevelt

AFL Head Advocates Full Help to Allies

London report says William Green, president of the Amerind Federation of Labor, sent a message to the Lencows Chronicle urging maximum American support for the Allies. He states American labor fully backs the Allied cause and believes all possible aid should be extended.

AFL London Willam Green Amerind Federation of Labor Today Messige Lencows Chronicle Green

Levi BYPU Hosts Swim Party at Rock Lake Pool

Levi BYPU held a swimming party at Rock Lake pool last night with attendees including Virginia Matherney Betty Huff Fay Blackhurst Ella Mae Shawoyer June Yewell and Gordon Yewell among others. Amos Bosley served as party president and organizer.

Levi Bypu Rock Lake Pool Virginia Matheney Betty Huff Fay Blackhurst Ella Mae Shawoyer June Louis Messrs Albert Yewell Forrest Yewell Gordon Yewell Glenn Yewell George Yewell Curley Monk Hank Bryles John Pedro Hobert Mamrick Mack D Roy Ferrell Wallace Shaw Frank Cambs Charles Tolley Richard Huff

Death by Own Action Theory Dropped in Weirton Case

In Weirton on June 13 the inquest into the death of Frank N. Vhaelier (Vhalier) concluded with the theory of death by his own action being dropped. The report notes limited readable details from the original incident and ongoing uncertainty about surrounding circumstances.

Frank N. Vhaelier

Skilled Craftsmen Continue on Strike in Charleston Area

report says skilled craftsmen refused to resume on picketed projects yesterday while a few unskilled workers delayed in response to an open shop policy proposed by the Charleston Building Contractors Association. Sacred Heart High School remains on site with continued shutdown effects. other regional projects have resumed.

Fismen Charleston Building Contractors Association Alrxeckets Sacred Heart High School Ston Iegion Hicketed

Retired Assistant Fire Chief W W Jarrett Named

Mayor Dawson announced the retirement of Wesley W. Jarrett assistant fire chief since 1928 after 29 years with the department. Capt Frank Clark will replace him and Captain S D Harkins was elevated to the rank of district fire captain.

Wesley W. Jarrett Dawson Jarrett Frank Clark Capt S. D. Harkins

Move For 10 Percent Cut Of U S Outlays Gains

Washington June 13 movement for a 10 percent cut in non-defense federal spending advances as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harrison agrees to a tax bill amendment calling for the cut. Sen Byrd proposes directing the president to implement the reduction with executive discretion on how much each area is trimmed. Byrd estimates about $500,000,000 yearly savings starting July 1.

Washington Harrison Senate Finance Committee Sen Byrd Fis

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