Armistice Terms Seen Humiliating for France
British informants describe the French armistice as a complete capitulation with France forced to hand over military stock and territory to Germany. They warn any French colony or fleet unit obeying Germany could nullify the pact, leaving France politically and militarily crippled and dependent on German mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandouin
Ministry of Information
France
Paul
M. Baudawn
Marshal Petain
Loneden
Germany
Great Britain
Lo Han
M. Bandowin
Gommon
Berlin
England
London
Lea Lorght
Wien
Ric Tagillanee
Britain
Italy
German Armistice Commission
Fhe
Inda
Wedding Portraits Featured by KTM Photographers
KTM photographers showcase a bride’s wedding portraits including outdoor garden shots and stairway poses. Harry Taylor emphasizes experience and composition to capture romance, with numerous poses for the bride Mrs. Dunn of Florence, Alabama, married June 18.
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KTM
Harry Taylor
Toudio
Fayetteville
Morris ML Dunn
Florence
Ala
Taylor
Dunn
Virginian Railway Chief Electrical Engineer Dies
John Edward Sharpley aged 64, chief electrical engineer of the Virginian railway, died today at Johnston Willis hospital in Richmond. A resident of Eton West Virginia he joined the railroad in 1908 and was a veteran of the Spanish American War. He was a member of the Mason American Association.
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Richmond
John Edward Sharpley
Virginian Railway
Johnston- Willis Hospital
Sharpley
Ineton
West Virgin
Masonee
Open City as GOP Meets in Philadelphia
Philadelphia declares open city as Republican conclave unfolds amid factionalism and shifting candidacies. The piece notes desersions, rivalries, and multiple figures including Willkie Dewey Vandenberg Gannett and Carter Glass, with party platform tensions and delegate dynamics shaping the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willkie
Tal Dewty
Vandenberg
Gannett
Carter Glass
British Raiders Hit Into Ethiopia Resolve On Wartime Moves
British forces struck into Ethiopia amid government tensions after conferences with readers. Reports say the UK sought new political moves, while operations continued against Malian targets in East Africa and Red Sea actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herd
Rayot
Beilizh Tinhwast
Alexandria Harbor Bombed by Italians Claim
Unclear wartime dispatch notes an alleged bombing of Alexandria Harbor by Italians with claims of casualties and enemy losses. Confused wording mentions twenty civilians killed or wounded, references to East Africa and the Mediterranean, and several garbled phrases about planes and ships.
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North Africa
Alexandra
Bigerts
Maditerranean
Pyle An Trai
Thalia
Nutmeg Delegates Switch to Willkie
Delegates from Nutmeg state a shift to Willkie at the party convention. Reports describe Willkie gaining momentum with labor and agricultural groups while observers note mixed reactions and ongoing delegate streaming to hotel rooms. A conveyed telegram from Scott Ellis in Iowa is cited as a morale boost for supporters.
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Willkie
Bredley
Will- Kies
Forse Gane
Jose
Willis
Scott Ellis
Iowa
Wiliahs
Petain Denounces Churchill Appeal Amid French Crisis
The article reports Petain denouncing Churchill’s appeal as Britain presses for unity in wartime. It notes De Gaulle’s stance toward continuing the fight with Britain, his presence in London, and German pressure shaping French political moves. The piece also covers public calm and military situation along the Alpine Front and expected Allied actions.
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France
Assa
Conny Willitt
Pelain
Peta
Hardesius
Bremen Repubie
Heaton
Hitler
Gerais
Kucivork
Sates
Cagane Menthy
Girne
Tallabs
Bardens
Tiapiek
Aes V Bane
Willkie Gains Strength As Convention Opens
Reports from the convention opening describe Willkie gaining momentum on the first ballot prospects. Dewey and Taft factions maneuver for votes as Pennsylvania and Western delegates weigh loyalties while Gannett and Simpson navigate shifts in New York and state delegations.
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Willkie
Dewey
Wallkie
Sych
Thomas & Dewey
Wales
Ann Wllot
Tm Taft
Vandenberg
Hoover
James
Garnett
Mary Baldwin
Bridgis
Capper
MacNider
No Pew
Pennsylvania
Taft
Winel
Pen
Pennnsylvania
Tew
Dias
Toby DB
Hamilton
Thade
Nios
Tial
Tua Sumataie
Polly
Philadel
Del
Panos
Shea
Trewes
California
Far West
Herbert Hoover
Wilkie
Owl
Washington
Europe
Ritepsen
Gannett Kenner
Simpson
New York
Gannett
Fiat Simpean
Deveey
Tony
Nexin
Pete Jing
von Hien
Martin
Mausarhivets
Hoa
Fais Murat
Repioliban Manent
Vane Wentions
Wwe
Dane
THOR
Armistice Terms and Texas Delegation Report
Armistice terms detail demobilization and control of French fleet mines and fortifications with German Italian coordination. Articles list forced repatriation, transfer of equipment, prisoner handling, and communications restrictions. Texas delegation votes unit for Taft at Philadelphia convention.
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Texas
Taft
Philadelphia
Raucus
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Oto
Col
R. B. Creager
G.G.P
Col. Creager
Ian Taft
U S Aid Anticipated for Exiled French Regime
U S officials weigh support for the French regime in exile as Berlin dominates Europe. Diplomats report Roosevelt faces a dilemma over recognizing the Petain government and frozen French assets while planning aid strategies and maintaining Allied unity amid wartime pressures.
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France
Sey
Roosevelt
Ure Wien
Permieuk
Mrs Graham Painter Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Graham C. Painter died at her Broad Street home after a long illness. A native of Virginia, she lived in Charleston for over 30 years. She was daughter of Eliot G. and Ella Van Lear Fishburne. Surviving: husband, a prominent Charleston lawyer. son Graham Fishburne Painter. brother Pliny Fishburne of Waynesboro, Virginia. Funeral at Simpson mortuary chapel at 2 p m followed by interment in Waynesboro cemetery. flowers omitted per family request.
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Graham C. Painter
Broad Street
Virginia
Eiliot G
Ella van Lear Fishburne
Charleston Laiyer
Graham Fishburne Painter
Pliny Fishburne
Waynesboro
Obituary notices for Fiorence Naylor and Taylor R. Taylor readsulf
Fiorence Gay Naylor 46 of Buffalo Lick near Ciendenin died in a Charleston hospital. Burial at Ning Hively cemetery after 2 pm service by Rev. S. G. Snider. Survived by husband James E. Naylor a son four sisters and three brothers. Albert Morris and Son mortuary Elkview in charge. Rose Ror f APC set for 2:39 day in Albany chapel for Rose Carbide wid Chevy POT pO LO who died Saturday. Pallbearers listed. Taylor Edward Colston Taylor 63 died of a heart attack at 1632 Franklin Avenue. Survived by wife a son a sister and three brothers. Services at Farhan bogwetua chapel with Rev. Harry Long. Interment at Chabagesvilie Vai.
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Fiorence Gay Naylor
Fiojence Gay Naylor
Buffalo Lick
Ciendenin
Charleston
Ning Hively
S. G. Snider
James
E. Naylor
Janes Hi
Belle Hutchison
South Charleston
Virgie Bashuim
Oak Hill
Bessie Arthurs
Akron
Cleo Lester
Princeton
W. H. Wid Carl Legg
Samuel Lege
Minden
Albert Morris and Son Mortuary
Elkview
Shirley Lyon Rose
Bartletta Iy
oSh
Albany
Rose
Rey
Foon
Anc
Cuingham Memorial Conelery
Bil Possem
Basil Woes
Bean Edwards
Mae MyCormis
Oli Mowe
B. C. Good
Bayard Colston Taylor
Edward Colston Taylor
Franklin, Avenue
J . Taylor
Fishington
D. C
Raleigh
Charlottesville
Lewis
John C. R. Taylor
Norfolk
HOLC
Coal Industr
Pennsylvania
Wiomas Detersan
Farhan Bogwetua Chapel
Rev
Harry
Long
Les Millones
Provisional French National Committee Emerges In Exile
In a wartime broadcast Gen. De Gaulle rejects the Bordeaux armistice and calls for a provisional French national committee representing independent French elements in exile. He pledges to maintain France’s war effort under Allied obligations and to establish a French government in exile if needed. The committee would include citizens abroad and military and administrative staff in Britain.
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Gante Braker
Beiin
Charles DeGarlle
London
Farmatun
French National Committée
Germany
Bordeaux
Bordéaux
France
Poland
Czechoslovakia
de Gaulle
British Broadcasting Corporation
Trance c
Bordeax
Frence
England
Howe
Duce’s Terms Presented to French Delegation in Milan Meeting
Italian and French plenipotentiaries met at Littoria to discuss terms seen as parallel to Germany. Italian leaders included Ciano and Badoglio. French group led by Huntziger. Arrivals in Munich and Compiegne ties noted. predictions favored a conclusion by Monday night, with territorial and colonial questions likely to arise.
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Munich
Italy
Marshal Petain
Boredeaux
Poreigh
Count Geleazzo Ciano
Pietro Badoglio
Neian
Domenica Cavaglia
Francesca Prixcolo
Roalti
Berlin
France
Hitler
Compiegne Forest
Charles Huntziger
Jean Joseph Bergeret
Mauris Lelue
Leon Noel
Poland
Germany
Car Intunistate Nired
French
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