Stassen Calls Four Fronts for GOP War Stop Willkie Move
Philadelphia dispatch reports Harold E. Stassen outlining four major fronts for the 1940 Republican platform: national preparedness, fifth column defense, domestic economic welfare, and governmental effectiveness. He derides New Deal failures and argues the party should aid private enterprise. Dewey counters with early ballot expectations amid stop Willkie chatter.
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Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
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Sen
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Willkie
Haigis Discards Willkie For Hoover At Convention
Philadelphia correspondent reports John W. Haigis, a leading Massachusetts delegate, unexpectedly backed Herbert Hoover for president. He praised Hoover as a rock of strength amid the convention’s flurry and noted a recent delegate questionnaire prompted the pivot.
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Fleibert Hoover
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Bay State
Sparrows and starlings spark pest debate from Willie Fillis
Willie Fillis comments on killing birds and pests, questioning public attitudes toward human pests and the ethics of pest control. He contrasts views on wildlife management with human accountability, inviting reflection on societal norms.
Old Law Blocks Torpedo Boat Sale to Britain
President Roosevelt invoked a World War I neutrality law to halt Britain's planned purchase of 20 torpedo boats. The 1917 act was cited by Attorney General Jackson, deeming the sale unlawful. Negotiations ended amid congressional criticism as officials discussed defense implications and legislation.
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Nine in Sedition Trial Are Freed
The federal government's first mass sedition case in years ends with nine defendants freed and five remaining in dispute. An 11 week trial in Brooklyn federal court saw 14 young men charged with conspiracy to overthrow government and seize property. Jury deliberated 125 hours before ruling. One defendant, Claus Erntecke, 36, hanged himself in his rented room early in the trial.
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Browder Loses Plea in Fraud Passport Case
New York June 24 The U S Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld Earl Russell Browder's conviction for using a fraudulent passport The order for Browder to begin a four year term and pay a two thousand dollar fine will be issued within 10 days He remains free on bail as he appeals to the Supreme Court in hopes of a stay.
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Japan Presses Demands on British Far East Policy
Reports from neutral sources indicate Japan seeks to station inspectors in Burma to curb arms shipments to China, end Hong Kong trade with the Chinese interior, and pull British forces from the Shanghai international settlement. Diplomats expect Britain to resist while exploring a compromise.
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U S Fleet Reported Steaming Eastward From Hawaii
Honolulu dispatch says the U S fleet based in Hawaii may be moving east toward the mainland. Navy officials confirmed only that they would not deny the report while noting no official notice had passed through Honolulu. Observers described a long line of ships with a hospital ship rearward, departing Lahaina and rounding Diamond Head.
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Nazi Planes Strike Quickly at Britain
London reports German bombers hitting south east and southwest England in the first air raid alarm of the war after France fell. Planes reportedly roamed Wales and as far as Ireland, sending residents to shelters as searchlights scanned the skies.
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Wheeler Case Sent To Kanawha Court
Oscar O Wheeler a communist candidate for governor faces fraud and deceit charges. The case was moved to Kanawha County intermediate court before Judge Checkson Savage after Kilgore granted a venue change. Wheeler’s attorney argued for a fair trial in any county, noting Raleigh, Leugin and Me WA counties. County bills were returned by a Raleigh County grand jury accusing him of a crime.
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Joiners Make Best Husbands in Marriage Study
Cleveland report notes college professors preachers and chemical engineers top bets in marriage market with odds around 200 to 1. Musicians and laborers are at the opposite end with 1 to 20. Dr Thargesslains presentation cites a nine year study of 500 families showing stable homes and parental happiness influence children's marriages. A common attitude toward children emerges as a key factor in bonding and outcomes.
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Windsors Going Home From Continental Exile
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to return to England after a Madrid stay. They will travel by motor via France to England, remaining in Madrid for a few days before moving on to Lisbon, Portugal for the final leg of the trip, the secretary said.
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Soviets Clash With Romania Over Dniester Front
Reports from Bucharest say Romanian and Russian forces clashed along the Dniester river with large Red Army concentrations. Italian troops reportedly reached Scutari near the Yugoslav Albanian frontier, as observers ponder possible Balkan territorial moves and connections between the two powers.
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Biddle Resumes Post as Polish Envoy Amid Paris Standoff
The United States announced that Anthony J. Drexel Biddle would leave temporary Paris and reside in London to serve as ambassador to the exiled Polish government. Secretary Hull stressed the move does not decide recognition of the Petain regime as France seeks to maintain resistance through the London committee. Bullitt remains ambassador to France but lacks direct contact with the State Department since Paris fell, with channel communications routed through Riddle. Morgenthau noted no decision on releasing over 1.0 billion dollars in French funds until the State Department approves U.S. stance.
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Hitler Declares 10 Day Holiday After Western Victory
Berlin reports the end of hostilities with France and Italy after an armistice. Hitler proclaims the west war over in six weeks, orders flags hoisted and bells rung. Fuehrer praise reverberates as Germans celebrate a proclaimed glorious victory.
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France Mourns Its Lost Cause
Bordeaux reports a national day of mourning as armistice terms with Germany and Italy end fighting at 1:35 a m. Paris and frontier regions reflect the defeat with solemn reverence. French forces, defending the Alpine frontier and other fronts, fought fiercely as peace took hold.
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Armistice Quiet Spreads Across French Fronts As Axis Peace Dawned
A ceasefire took effect at 1:35 a m Italian time after Italy Germany and France agreed to halt fighting six hours after Berlin learned of the Italian French armistice. The quiet spread across battlefields as troops on all sides paused, signaling a new phase in Europe under the Rome Berlin axis.
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