Eire Will Have Swastikas Wave in Paris Unity Meeting
A June 1940 dispatch from Paris reports swastika banners flying over the city as Nazi forces consolidate occupation. The piece notes ministers and leaders appearing together at a unity meeting, and documents the mood of Parisians amid occupation with scenes of fear, disruption, and propaganda as Germany asserts control.
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Charleston Gazette
Eire
Paris
Plach DM Opera
Berlin
Nazi
Berore
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Wilson
Quai D'Orsay
Foreign Office
Arc de Triomphe
Les
France
A.m. Ga
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Younys
Clichy
Adolf Hitler
Warsaw
Brussels
City Faced With June Payroll Shortfall Amid Budget Strains
City officials report funds will be insufficient to cover June payroll with options rejected by banks and creditors. Officials consider issuing budgeted debt or reallocating licenses while awaiting July revenues. payroll needs about 35,000 and total obligations near 519,000, with multiple bills unpaid since March.
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Ilegal
Bern
Appenpria-Tian
Altamucis Maye
Dawson
DAWA
Soviet Move To Occupy Lithuania Described In Detail
A Soviet delegation arrived in Moscow announcing occupation plans for Vilna Kaunas and other Lithuanian cities. The action follows a treaty with Russia and references a new cabinet and government reshuffle in Lithuania to meet Soviet terms and prevent further provocations.
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Inva
Dekanozov
Vic
Moscow
Onie Yi Joak Venitol
M. Molotov
Eeyprnancders
Bart
Hitis
Basys Skucas
Mala
Enunneg Srv
1. S. BA
Verdun Fortresses Fell to German Forces in World War II
Reported German forces crossed the Seine near Romilly and advanced between Troyes and St Dizier as fighting raged west of Louviers. Nazi claims of Verdun capture contrasted with French resistance and Reynaud's government in session near Bordeaux seeking Roosevelt's reply to aid.
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Marne
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Channel
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France
England
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Bordeaux
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Tours
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Harold Cardozo
Dispatch
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Troyce
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Saarbracke
Maxinot
Newf-Brisach
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Vosges Mountains
Alps
Air Ministry
M Military Buletin
Querir
Paris Warfront Escaped Cathedral Stands Amid Ruins
From the American embassy the dispatch describes bombed Paris and surrounding towns. German advances threaten the Weygand line as Amiens Creil Le Bourget and other sites are shelled. The Notre Dame and cathedral areas suffer while the city endures with a shattered landscape and a tense retreat.
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Air Force
Pavis
Place de la Concard
Seine
Faris
Amiens
Saint Dust
Clermont
Creil
le Bourget
Saint Denis
Paris
Oise
Oriel
Ail
France
Weygand
Germany
Berlin
Richard Rechenwald Going to Training Camp
Sergeant Tom Whitmore stationed in Palestine wrote to Norfolk England city clerk claiming he had never been kissed by any girl but his sister. The clerk published the note and 400 girls replied expressing desire to marry Tom.
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Charleston
Fueron
Esforts
Tom Whitmore
Palestine
Norfolk
England
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Lindbergh urges American defense policy shift
Charles A Lindbergh in a NBC radio address urged the U S to build defenses with bases where needed and resist meddling in European affairs. He warned military involvement could lead to future failure and asked if the nation should pursue independence or join ongoing European wars.
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A. Lindbergh
U. S
Western Hemisphere
NBC
Lindbergh
Hsm
Congress
Mir
France
Abyssinia
Czechoslovakia
Polane
Finland
Europe
Germany
Cross Roads
H S Brown Elected By Postal Supervisors
Clarksburg June 15 Harry S Brown of Charleston was chosen president of the Post Office Supervisors of West Virginia succeeding C D Stanley of Parkersburg. Other officers elected are W T Wilson Philippi vice president and E W Lee Parkersburg secretary treasurer.
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Clarksburg
H— Harry 5. Brown
Charleston
Post Office Supervisors of
West Virginia
C. D. Stanley
Parkersburg
W. T. Wilson
Philippi
E. W. Lee
College fund surpasses one hundred thirteen thousand gifts
Dr Lennard Riggleman said the Mar tis Harvey college building fund campaign has reached 113351 in subscriptions toward a 500000 goal. He reported 992 contributors have pledged to support the effort yesterday.
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Martis Harvey College Building Fund
Lennard Riggleman
College Prent
Birth of Barbara Jeane Alderman in Eccles
A daughter, Barbara Jeane, was born June 12 to Mr and Mrs Eur gene Alderman of Eccles with Walter C Bloom of Columbus visiting over the weekend with Philip Silverstein.
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Barbara Jeane
Mrs
Eurgene Alderman
Eccles
Walter C. Bloom
Columbus
Philip Silverstein
World's Tonic Offered as Superior Health Helper
Endorsed by users across towns, World's Tonic is praised for quick, thorough relief of constipation and related ailments. Affective testimonials claim improved digestion and newfound energy. Distributed by Cohen's Drug Store with claims of natural roots and herbs from multiple countries.
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Deug
Andy Tha
Tony
Lark Newnan
Satie
Charleston
W. Va
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