Willkie Gains Strength At Convention Reported
Willkie appears to gain support at the Republican convention as party leaders seek to gauge his stance on patronage and share-the-sway issues. Taft is expected to secure Pennsylvania backing, with Runyon noting Willkie’s apparent skill in political bargaining despite his amateur reputation.
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Pennsylvania
Damon Runyon
Philadelphia
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Wendell Willkie
Lone Wolf
Dickering
Willkie
Willskie
West Virginia Delegates Favor Willkie at National Convention
Philadelphia June 93 Reelection of Mrs. Cara Ebert of Parkersburg as West Virginia national committeewoman appeared assured on the eve of the Republican convention. Delegates said Mrs. Francis Stubblefield of Charleston would not run. An unofficial tally of 16 unpledged votes showed eight for Willkie, five for Dewey, three for Taft, with forecasts of 18 Willkie votes after early ballots.
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Cara Ebert
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Francis Stubblefield
Charleston
Willkie
Dewey
Taft
Willkie Declines Patronage, Defers to GOP Leaders
In remarks captured for Page 8, Col 5, Willkie says he will leave patronage decisions to Republican organizations and asks reporters whether he might become a president. The exchange prompts relief from party leaders who acknowledge the pledge.
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Willkie
Nutmeg Delegates Switch to Willkie
In Philadelphia 3500 cheering supporters hear Wendell Willkie announce that Governor Raymond Baldwin of Connecticut will second his nomination. Baldwin had been a dark horse with a business background in Nutmeg state, signaling a potential big shift in delegate backing.
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Wendell J. Willkie
Raymond Baldwin
Connecticut
Willkie
Academy of Music
Baldwin
Kenneth Bradley
Vital Measures Await Congress
Washington on June 23 reports that Congress begins a week of revision after cleanups to emergency legislation. Spending has hit a peacetime record of 314.539.970.627, with over a third for armament. Planned actions include universal training and a billion-dollar government munitions plant program urged by the national defense commission. unfinished business awaits reassembly July 1.
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Roosevelt
National Defense Commission
Turkey Worried Over Possible Italian Syria Occupation
ANKARA June 23 Turkey deeply fears a potential Italian occupation of French mandated Syria. Foreign Minister Nuri Said and Iraqi officials visiting Mosul airfields plan to seek Turkish support in case of trouble. Turks view any Italian move in Syria as a major threat comparable to an attack on Turkey itself.
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U S Expected To Recognize Exiled Rulers
United States likely to recognize the French government in exile if it mobilizes the French navy and colonial empire to continue the war alongside Britain. State Department officials cautious, awaiting president and military advice amid Britain’s break with Bordeaux regime. Czech and Polish exiled leaders are already recognized representatives by some nations.
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Marshal Petain
Churchill
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Germany
Vladimir Hurban
Jerzy Potocki
Armistice Terms Summarized by British Ministry of Information
London reports the French German armistice terms detailing immediate ceasefire and arms, plus the occupation line from Geneva to Mont de Marsan and St Jean de Pied de Pari. It outlines demobilization of French forces, Germanys control over occupied zones, and surrender of artillery and munitions in non-occupied areas.
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Ministry of Information
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Paris
Germany
Italy
Seven Million to Train Fleet Officers Said Changed
Washington June 23. Plans to mobilize up to seven million workers for defense production were reversed by Sidney Hillman, labor coordinator for the National Defense Council. He said 5.5 million on government rolls could be enlisted and perhaps 1.5 million youths trained. The number trained is being tabulated by the federal security agency employment service.
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INS
Rattos
Sidney Hillman
National Defense Council
Hillman
Federal Security Agency
British Raiders Strike Across Ethiopian Frontiers
In desert attacks from British Somaliland, white robed Somali irregulars and camel corps struck Italian aligned positions along a 200 mile frontier into Abyssinia and Italian Somaliland. They destroyed defenses and a water tower, forcing native troops to flee at several outposts amid ongoing raids.
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Philadelphia Police Post Rude Warnings in Hotels
Philadelphia police issue a list of hotel room warnings for delegates at the Republican convention. Rules advise against leaving belongings in unlocked cars, gambling with strangers, displaying money, or engaging with partial strangers. The note hints delegates fear rival actions and a heavy-handed approach to security. The piece notes Wendell Willkie’s difficulty on the convention scene.
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Philadelphia
INS
Eugene Debs
Willkie
Wendell Willkie
U S Pledges Uruguay Aid Against Isms
Montevideo Uruguay Foreign Minister Alberta Guarn received a U S pledge of cooperation to combat alien activities threatening political and economic freedom. Edwin C Wilson said the policy is to work with Western Hemisphere nations to crush non American influences endangering liberty. The visit by U S S Quincy officers was hosted by Uruguayan officials. Other American ships may patrol nearby waters to ensure regional safety.
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Edwin C. Wilson
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Nour
Fall of St Nazaire Claims German Victory
Berlin reports the capture of St Nazaire at the mouth of the Loire with enormous booty and shipping losses. The German high command says a 10 000 ton train ship and a 4 009 ton vessel were sunk by air attacks, and a 16 000 ton Allied tanker was taken by a submarine. Adolf Hitler’s forces push toward the Rhone valley from Lyon and advance east of Geneva.
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Provisional French exile government named by De Gaulle
London reports Britain will recognize a provisional French exile government forming to continue the war after Petain's armistice with Germany. General Charles De Gaulle announces a national committee in a radio broadcast, accusing France of breaking the peace.
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Marshal Petain
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Britain
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Paul Reynaud
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Petain denounces Churchill appeal in France
Bordeaux dispatch reports Premier Henri Petain reprimanded Winston Churchill after the British leader urged Frenchmen abroad to aid Britain in fighting Germany. Petain warned France needs no outside help to decide its interests as talks with Italy on peace proceeds, leaving Paris unimpressed by London’s plea.
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Winston Churchill
French Alpine Units Move Toward North Africa
French Alpine forces facing Italy are reported marching toward Toulon to seek sea transport to North Africa. General de Gaulle's London radio appeal to Frenchmen to join the resistance reportedly strengthened the exodus as large units reach Toulon awaiting convoy to North African ports.
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Alps
Toulon
de Gaulle
London
Italy Quickly Presents Terms in Italo French Armistice Talks
Rome June 23 Italian and French plenipotentiaries opened armistice negotiations soon after Italy joined the war. French envoys arrived by air from Compiegne and met in a secret country house near Rome, the talks beginning at 7 pm. Mussolini did not attend the opening ceremonies.
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Compiegne
Germany
Mussolini
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Hitler
Alexandria Harbor Bombed by Italian Raids
Rome dated June 23 Italian air force claims success in raids on Alexandria harbor and Bizerta along the North African Mediterranean coast. Com unique reports bombing British naval squadrons and light forces, with further raids on enemy troop formations and tank concentrations.
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Alexandria
Bizerta
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Mediterranean
Colony Isolated 25 Years Found in Jungle of Peru
A white colony of Peruvians, isolated for 25 years at the mouth of the Pinquen river in Madre de Dios, Peru, welcomed two Peruvian army fliers and a Swedish American expedition. They read Lima papers, asked about recent events, and showed literacy. They live on fish and game, desire schooling, and hope for radio contact while officials plan a village census.
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Peru
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Jose el More
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Colorado
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Lima
Iquitos
West Coastline Is Surrendered For Reich's Use
France must submit to occupation of more than half its continental territory surrender arms and fleet to German control. Britain repudiates the French government at Bordeaux and will deal with a London formed national committee. Armistice becomes effective six hours after Paris and Rome sign. Italian terms reportedly include occupation of Mediterranean coast and Alpine strip including Savoy Nice and Dauphine. Fleet status remains undetermined as Britain and France negotiate. fighting continues until a cease fire order.
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German Hangars Claimed Leveled in France Raid
British air ministry report says daylight raid destroyed hangars and aircraft at the Merville air base west of Lille France. It also claims one MesserSchmidt downed by fighters, six enemy planes probably destroyed elsewhere, and one British plane missing. Balloon barrage cables reportedly destroyed two enemy bombers. East Indies naval forces reportedly sank an Italian submarine.
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