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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

14

Hitler Seeks Peace but Exalts German War Aims

In a long interview, Adolf Hitler argues that the fifth column is a myth used by defeated governments to blame others. He asserts Germany will win with the best army and equipment, calls for equal treatment of Germany, and outlines his sea power views and peace aim. He denies intent to destroy Britain and condemns the capitalistic clique driving wars. He warns against British and French world domination and predicts a future where reason may end war.

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Long list of names and charges fills court records in Paris

A sprawling OCR fragment lists numerous individuals, many with aliases, facing indictments for offenses including grand larceny breaking and entering auto theft and forgery. The garbled text names judges defendants locations and several legal actions across a wide set of cases.

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84 Indicted in Red Party Petition Case

A grand jury indicted 84 individuals in a Red Party petition case. Names appear from coal towns with 400 to 500 signatures opposed in primary records. The American Legion led statewide signer checks while prosecutors supplied lists to courts. The case includes multiple felonies and misdemeanors with varied penalties and a wide range of local defendants listed.

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Belle PPA Appeals Men for Playground Help

A Belle PPA committee requests male volunteers to assist with precursor planning and construction at the new playground. The notice names numerous individuals connected to local groups and lists various alleged crimes and offenses among attendees, highlighting community involvement and ongoing concerns.

Belle PPA

Roosevelt pledges aid as France asks for relief supplies

President Roosevelt states the United States will send materiel including aircraft and munitions to Allied nations. He stresses aid will help France and other Allied forces resist aggression, and notes the policy aims to support liberation and defense against aggressors while awaiting broader decisions.

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German View Claims Maginot Line Crumbling Front

The article relays German statements asserting the Maginot line is indefensible and that French defenses are breached. It cites success claims at Verdun, Saarbrucken, and Meuse fortifications, with casualties and prisoners figures, plus notes on Paris occupation and civil administration plans.

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Tax to Hike Liquor Prices and Supply Update

The article notes an impending liquor tax increase of 75 cents per proof gallon on distilled spirits and a 1 percent price rise due to defense taxes and import challenges. It mentions supply difficulties for foreign liquors and wines and indicates regional commission responses while including disjointed remarks from various officials and a London report on Roosevelt and British reactions.

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Diamond's Plan For Addition Altered

Diamond plans a major addition with four entrance doors on Washington street and an angled window at Capitol and Washington. The expanded building will rise from 65,000 to 121,000 square feet, with 204 feet on Capitol and 115 on Washington. Interior fixtures will be Prima Bera wood, fully air conditioned, a glass enclosed mezzanine, and a modernized design.

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Turning Point in 24 Hours Amid Mediterranean Sinkings

British reports claim a critical turning point within 24 hours as Italian submarines torpedoed ships in the Mediterranean and mines sank the Myrtle and Ocean Sunlight in English waters. British sources say Allied unity remains firm despite German pressure, with rumors of Allied disunity dismissed as enemy propaganda.

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Italians Advance Across Frontier in War News

Rome reports dawn naval attack on Genoa. Italian forces extend frontier gains as Paris falls. Calafimi torpedo boat claimed sinking a French destroyer. casualties include civilians and wounded in Genoa and other cities. Axis actions target Malta and Aden bases. Egypt exchanges diplomatic notes with Italy amid fighting on the Egyptian Libyan frontier.

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Egypt Readies for War as Italy Fights Britain Frontier

Egypt accelerates toward full war footing amid clashes on the Egyptian Libyan frontier between Italian and British forces. Royal Air Force bombs enemy positions as reports say Italian planes attacked Egyptian outposts. Public mood unknown as authorities assess the threats.

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Germany to Float War Loan to Back Armaments

Berlin reports Germany will issue its first war loan to fund armament costs. Bond issues offer 4 percent annual interest, sold at 90.75, maturing in ten years. The plan aims to establish new defense lines with units available at 080 marks. details of locations not disclosed. The Loire river is cited as the next southern defense line.

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