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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

7

Proposals for a New Super Warship Face Naval Debate

Sources conflict over a proposed super warship as part of a larger naval build plan. The House Naval Committee and Navy avoid major changes, while others argue for a second class of 45,000 ton battleships and a fast 20,000 to 40,000 ton cruiser to strengthen the Atlantic fleet amid European war.

Sagt Pane Mfg Pewwertad Aternate Navel High Command Vinson D. G House Naval Committee Navy General Board Asa Teault Waul Vd Atlantic Maas 2 Minn Sr Fine Offshore ii

Soviet Move Into Lithuania Sparks Baltic War Concerns

Reports from Kaunas and Berlin portray a Soviet invasion of Lithuania as a potential first step toward broader European war. Baltic states face possible changes in status as Russian troops, tanks, and armored cars reportedly mass near borders. Lithuania's leadership flees as Moscow hints at a broader drive, with observers fearing a chain reaction across Latvia, Estonia, and beyond.

Skuces Muslerkis Lithuania Kaunas Baltic States Latvia Estonia Vyacheslau Stockholm Ai Ionenda Berlin Baltic Berdin Sone Kaynas Aftonbladet Europe Russia Great Britain France Romania Bulz Yugoslavia Owae Chuveniusis Neawever Littiwania Geremany Moscow DNB Sinckhalim Africa Germany London Stalin Hitler Peartiste

Nazi Planes Again Visit British Soil

London reports German planes raided southeast coast Sunday night. A joint communique cited one bomber, negligible damage, and no casualties. The brief note notes sore enemy activity along the coast as WWII air raids continue.

London INS Air Ministry Ministry For Home Security

Save Lives Two Ways Chicagoans Urged

Chicagoans were urged to contribute money intended for fireworks to the Red Cross. Audrey M. Hapilon, executive secretary of the Winn Society for the Prevention of Blindness, said the funds will save lives at home and abroad as the Red Cross carries its aid.

Ouicago Red Cross Audrey M. Hapilon Winns Society For the Prevention of

France Faces Deadliest Peril as War Deepens

France abandons strong marine defense and relies on 500000 conscripts in open ground. Reynaud cabinet falls after late talks with Churchill over potential American aid and possible Franco British dissolution. Petain to lead, naming Baïcin, Colson, Darlan, Pujo as key ministers amid reshuffling.

Allied Fleet Tightens War Blockade Amid Global Talks

In London the Churchill cabinet stated the Allied fleet can enforce a tightening blockade as Italy joins the war effort. France shows resilience with its navy, while British and French empires and U S aid bolster the struggle. British forces in Normandy remain engaged, and four enemy submarines are sunk in the Mediterranean. Weather hindered bomber activity and no enemy planes were reported. A day of prayer accompanied the declaration.

U. S Britain Itou War Office Normandy Mediterranean Italy Air Ministry Germany France Alpine Massawa Genoa Cairo Egypt Stalied Air Foress Om Solum Halian Lopyan Parc der Come Wiiniguie Kale Royal Air Force Ethiania Meginot Langres Troyes Seine River Orient Chungking Tutuila Chungking Hotel

McGhee surrenders in parallel extradi papers planned

Sheriff Deumpecker announced by police that Leonard McGhee surrendered in Princeton on the incident involving a 24 year old woman. The officer said McGhee would face extradition papers and be asked for Gow Holt Crumpecker provided the update.

Princeton G. H. Deumpecker Pree Alan Leonard M 'McQher Saugal Maren Gow Holt Crumpecker

Britain Vows to Press War Until Victory Is Won

London reports that Britain rejects peace rumors and pledges to continue the struggle until victory. Cabinet statements affirm stronger war effort, U S material support, and a blocking policy against Hitler, with emphasis on Britain's navy and Allied fleet. Submarines sunk since Italy’s attack are noted as proof of resolve.

Reynaud Cabinet Falls as Petain Becomes Premier

The report traces rapid German advances across France and Belgium with Soviet moves near the Baltic and Lithuania. Britain and Italy claim naval and air successes while French lines bend to a new defense. Japanese raids near Chungking and attacks on U S positions add to a global wartime panorama.

Reynaud Petain

Romanian Cabinet Reported Resigned

New York dispatch says the Romanian cabinet of Premier Tatarescu has resigned, reported by a French broadcast heard in New York. The NEC broadcast conveyed the apparent resignation as of tonight.

New York Tatarescu NEC

Red Cross to Send Two More Relief Ships

Washington June 16 Two more mercy ships with cargoes valued at a million dollars each were being prepared for European refugees today. One ship is en route to the war zone and the others begin loading in New York on June 35. Commitments and expenditures in the last relief program have reached 7.56 million dollars, with about 4 million going to France. The S S McKee’s first load was redirected to Bilbao Spain from Bordeaux due to protective measures.

Washington Mercy Seicibe American Red Cross New York Norman H. Davis France S. S. McKeesport Bilboa Spain Bordeaux

Solons debate ends session predicted soon at national convention

The article notes Reich girded for a long conflict as Solons face possible swift adjournment near the Republican convention start. Discussion centers on a defense tax bill with a 10 percent income tax and expanded excises, plus a plan to recapture corporate profits to fund war.

Solons Reich Barkley Ayler Senate Sen. LaFollette Hotine LaFnolette Bone D. Wash

Chamberlain Seeks King George Aid at Palace

The article notes Chamberlain visiting King George at the palace amid looming German capitulation talks and cautions the upcoming Churchill statement to Parliament would be of historic importance. It reports ongoing British cabinet meetings in Downing Street focused on plans as war progresses toward an impending confrontation with Hitler.

Hiller

Obituary notices for Mellie and Axel Arvidsson in Owens and Chicago

Mellie shelter Mellie Tuc 21 of Owens killed in a Columbus area auto crash Saturday. Burial tomorrow Pratt cemetery after service at Kanawha City Apostolic Holiness Church Rev Louis Mack officiating. Axel E Arvidsson 44, formerly of Chicago, killed by a fist blow at Lee and Court streets. Burial in Spring Hill cemetery after 3 pm service at Barlow chapel Rev William Cline officiating. Relatives traveling from Chicago attending.

Mellie Owens Columbus Pratt Cemetery Pom Bervic Kanawha City Axel E. Arvidsson Axel Arvidsson Jung Lee and Court Streets Spring Hill Cemetery Barlow Chapel William Cline Chicago

Germans Enter Paris in Nazi Troop Parade After Quick Victory

An account from DNB via German Jewish Agency details German corps commanders parading troops along the Paris Fice Etoile after the fall of Paris. It notes the Unknown Soldier grave salute, a noon parade, and continued reviews while citizens watched, as reports claimed Verdun and the Marne crossings.

Paris Tata DNB German Jews Agency Paria Tie Flice Etoile DNA Arc de Triomphe Verdun Rhine Lithuania Lithuai Moscow

Bombs Miss Reynaud as German raid hits town

Horhead France june 14 premier Reynaud narrowly escaped three German bombing raids after leaving a town he had just visited. Casualties among civilians and military personnel were reported. Gen. De Gaulle organized relief work and conveyed sympathy to the wounded while Reynaud traveled to meet Winston Churchill between cabinet meetings.

CIO Says Defense Won't Make Jobs

Washington reports that the CIO rejects defense program as a job creator. The Economic Outlook issue argues defense spending will not reduce unemployment, estimating 11,259,000 jobless workers remain. It warns only major public works could raise production and employment to meaningful levels.

CIO Washington Labor Organization

Three Men Shot in Putney Affray In Kanawha County Jail

In Putney a shooting affray left three men critically wounded with counts of rifle and shotgun wounds. Jim Burdette 25, Delbert 25, and Bernard Simmons 27 were treated at McMillan Hospital. Harry Burrette 24 and Staunton Sizerhore 26 were detained as investigators pursue Campbell's Creek vane links.

Anai Kanawha County McMillan Hospital Jim Burdette Delbert Bernard Simmons Harry Burette Staunton Sizerhore Campbell's Creek

Latin American currencies and presidential term question

The item lists currencies by country with many errors and asks about presidential term expiry. Argentina peso is listed as paper peso, Bolivia Boliviano, Brasil as mattress, Chile bold peso, Colombia peso, Cuba fet Dominian Republic peso, Ecuador such as Guatemala and Haiti currencies, Honduras semport, Mexico peso, Nicaragua gald cordoba, Panama balboa, Paraguay anid pes, Peru sol, El Salvador colon, Uruguay peso, Venezuela balivar. It then notes the president’s term ends at midnight on Auguratian day. It mentions the twentieth amendment setting noon expiry on Jan 20 and oath soon after. It also gives 1939 passenger car sales with Chevrolet 593,341, Ford 401,406, Plymouth 248,207.

Unis Argentina Bolivia Brasil Chile Colombia Cuba Ecuador Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Gald Cordoba Panama Balboa Paraguay Peru Ford Chevrolet Plymouth

GOP Split Hopes Fizzle Amid Democratic Unity in Kanawha

In Kanawha County Democratic factions led by Davis and Robertson appear unified behind the ticket as May June events loom. State chairmen plan to cement friendships at a June 24 Charleston meeting while Republicans reflect on upsets from gubernatorial and senatorial races and Willkie gains.

J. Horner Davis Grover C. Robertson Oy Davis Robertson Sen M. M. Neely Vader Harley M. Kilgore US 5 Senate Teo Jackson Wood Mason Nanawha Kanawha County Watkins Charleston Daniel Boone Hotel Méanwille Soe

Refugees Flee Into Switzerland Amid Frontline Fears

Swiss shelters French refugees at the Franco Swiss border as thousands more flee toward Switzerland. German bombers and motorized columns push from Besancon toward a new front while villagers abandon homes. An elderly woman says the wounded cannot walk.

Pahy France Tefe Rees Germany Doublin Franchecamle Switzerland Switzerand Be- Rind Maginol Besancon el Fahy

Bullitt Free in Paris Denies Captivity After Occupation

An international news service correspondent reports American Ambassador William C. Bullitt and Consul General Robert Murphy are safe and free in Paris. They were seen at the American embassy and are not under any form of custody or duress despite German occupation rumors.

Paris William C.bullitt Bullitt Amerian Robert B. Murphy

U. S. to Be Prepared Soon Edsel Ford Says

Edsel Ford told 3000 at the New York world’s fair that the United States will be ready for any war emergency sooner than expected. He announced Ford plants will produce 1000 airplane engines daily within six months while continuing normal production and noted Ford’s French work on Rolls-Royce engine conversions has been handed to Ford Motor Company in the United States to speed up output.

New York U.S Edsel Ford Ford Motor Company Ford Ford Company France

Italians Bomb Ports

Italian naval airmen raided Salam and Sidi Barrani in Egypt's Mediterranean coast, causing 30 casualties among soldiers and civilians. A second communique reported British forces at Capruzzo captured eight Italian officers and 209 soldiers. King Farouk moved from Alexandria to Cairo for ministerial talks as 60,000 people were evacuated and preparations began to transfer 200,000 more.

Alexandria Salam Sidi Barrani Egypt Communiquae Capruzzo Libya Farouk Cairo Hig

Churchill to outline Allies plans in Commons address

British press reports public demand for clarity on the Allies stance following the French announcement of Reynaud's government collapse. Prime Minister Winston Churchill is expected to outline plans for the immediate future in a Tuesday House of Commons address.

Reynaud Winston Churchill House of Commons

Flying Needs of U S Told at Clarksburg

In Clarksburg the official praised U S air transport for carrying more passengers and mail longer distances with safety, noting over 14 000 licensed airplanes and 31 000 pilots. Civil Aeronautics authority aims to add 10 600 names in two months as civilian pilots transition to military aviators, highlighting proven readiness and rapid conversion.

Civil Aeronautics Authority

Pittman challenges Lindbergh on war fears and U S defense

Sen. Pittman denounces Col. Lindbergh for urging isolation and warns that aiding Britain and France legally could still draw the U S into war with Germany. He argues the United States should prepare to defend the Western Hemisphere and prevent Hitler’s conquests, stressing no immediate danger but future risks.

Washington Sen. Pittman Nev Charles A. Lindbergh U. S Aviaion Cal Lindbergh Pittroan Coldbergh Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee England France Germany Hitler Col. Lindbergh Germny Great Britain Hiller U.S

French Line Abandoned as Weygand Reforms Defenses

Observers report German armored columns advancing behind a fortified zone as Verdun fell and withdrawal was ordered. General Weygand plans a new French line from Basel to Langres and Troyes, with 8500 fortifications reduced as defenses shift toward Paris and the Loire valley.

Verdun Rhine Breisard Weygand France Faris Basel Belfort Langres Troyes Seine Pars Loire Valley

Holdup Duplicates Earlier Taxi Robbery Prompting Police Confusion

Last night detectives puzzled over a second holdup nearly identical to Saturday morning's in which a lone bandit forced driver Lovell Fowler at Lee and Dickinson to take him to the rifle range and robbed him of $12 a watch and the cab. The second taxi was found at Union Mission hollow, while Saturday's cab with $87 taken from driver John Rose was recovered nearby after the arrest at Court and Washington streets.

the Gazette Lovell Fowler Lee and Dickinson Street Kanawha City Roy Mundy Union Mission Hollow John Rose Lone Bandit Court Washington Sireets

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