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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

13

Japan Tightens Hold on Indo China Territory

Tokyo reports a Japanese military and naval grip on Frances holdings in Indo China. Nine days earlier crack units allegedly used force to sever the Indo China supply route to Chungking, while an inspectorate arrives to oversee relations with the French colony. Neutral observers expect Japan to retain influence and seek further inroads, potentially creating a protectorate in Indo China and Dutch East Indies.

Tokyo Japan France Indo-China Chungking Indo- China Kwangsi South China Chiang Kai-shek Tssaku Nichihara Into-China Dutch East Indies Germany China Hongkong

Armistice terms immobilize France and its forces

The armistice bars French military actions and silences all French radio stations. French aviation must erase and planes may be treated as enemies. Foreign planes in French zones are to be handed to Germany, airports overseen by German and Italian authorities, with possible destruction. General von Steulenagel heads the Franco German commission to enforce terms as Berlin celebrates.

Germany Free Berlin London British Information Ministry Adolf Hitler France Fuehrer Heinrich von Steulenagel Weisbaden England

German Air Attacks Sink British Doubts in Total War

Allied communiques report German air assaults on middle England targeting airports and industry while claiming a decisive victory in France after six weeks of conflict. German forces advance to the Gironde mouth near Bordeaux and seize Rhine fortifications in Lorraine, with raids over the North Sea and limited British returns.

British Isles England Rehoing Hiller Hitler France Gironde Roren Bordeaux Rhine Lorraine St. Efinne Annonay Lyon Rhone Savoy

Navy to Train 5 000 Annually Says FDR

President Roosevelt outlines plans for a 5000 annual Navy training figure and notes the draft question is still in the study stage. He discusses potential repeal of a 1917 statute on sale of high speed boats and foresees a broader defense-focused survey by government agencies. The Navy says three ships will be rotated in European waters and the Army expands reserve officer training and troop readiness. The Panama Association of Commerce shifts to include agriculture and rebrands as Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture.

Panama Canal Roosevelt Robert Jackson Navy Rensevelt Luward Ray Iving Sevelt Pover War Department Gal Tary Organized Reserve

Armistice terms detail Italian French front line shifts

Report outlines Mussolini's armistice terms with France including withdrawal zones ten days, demilitarized coastal areas, surrender of part of the French fleet, and fortifications to be held by Italian or German control. Mussolini vows to step up Mediterranean operations against Britain while Rome and Berlin plan stronger blows.

France Provier Mussolini Mediterranean Brianvan Menten Briancon Aban Mewep Aly Britain Somaliland North Africa Partsed Maliani Islim Great Britain Toulon Biverte Tunisia Oran Algeria Ajaccia Italy High Command Mussolini Dice

Hal Trosky's Bat Play-By-Play Detail Continues

Baseball recap from a late-season game featuring Tack Wilson routing Detroit with a 9th inning rally. Wilson went the distance, fanning Higgins and Nelson to seal a 2 1 5 line score and ending the contest amid tangled box score notes and substitutions.

Tack Wilson Boston Detroit Wilson Pinky Higgins Lynnthine Nelson

Mrs. Callahan Delivers Single Daughter in Miami

Mrs. Emery Callahan, who last month announced doctors predicted twins, today gave birth to one child, a daughter named Anna Lu. The birth occurred in Miami with the family reporting good health for mother and baby.

Miami, Fla Emery Callahan Anna Lu

Intrastrussel Guieve Basi and Rom Eme 158 Attendance

Reading lacks cohesive report but notes attendance of 26,160 and names Guieve Basi Rom Eme with unclear context. The fragment suggests a sports or event attendance figure and participants, but lacks decisive action or outcome. Further readable text needed for solid card.

Guieve Basi Romeme

Griffs Top White Sox 7 6 Behind Sid Hudson Win

Chicago June 2 Sid Hudson earned nine hits and a strong relief effort to pace the Griffs to a 7 6 victory over the White Sox at Com Park. Chicago struck late, but the Griffs held on as Muddy Quail and others contributed key runs. Winning pitcher Hudson. losing pitcher Rigner. Home run: Rahel Chivata?

Griffs Chicago Inuton Senators Tiga White Sox Com Park Sid Hudson Sox Htudton Barry

Chernoff New Head Of Kanawha Players

Chernoff was elected president of the Kanawha Players at the annual meeting last May. He succeeds Dewey E. Kuhns, who became first vice president. Other officers include L. Ronglsan as vice president, Ph Jonbaryerne as secretary, and Okey Summers as treasurer.

Thaward TL. Chernoff Kanawha Players Chernoff Dewey E Kuhns L. T. Ronglsan Gevunil Ph Jonbaryerne Okey

Two Men Sought After Fires Hit Vehicles

Police hunt two men after a truck was fired upon at 217 Clendenin Street between 1 30 and unspecified time. Women fled from the truck and were seen near a burg automobile the next block. Both blazes were extinguished with little damage. The truck was unlocked. car actions unclear. Our 80th year.

Clendenin Street Diqite

Port of Missing Candidates and a Four Year Term

The piece lampoons political turnover with a four year term for a missing candidate and likens the absence to a weekend guest. It notes most absentees will reappear in 1944, including Colonel Frank Knox who ran away from home rather than being abducted or evaporated.

Colonel Frank Knox

Canal Zone Goes on War Footing with Entrances Mined

The Canal Zone tightens security with mines at entrances and restricted ship movements. Army officials note existing installations serve to defend the Atlantic side while full mobilization and artillery upgrades bolster isthmus defenses amid fears of aerial attack and sabotage.

Canal Zone Washington Department Panama Canal Atlantic Offic Canal

Board Opens New Office in Logan

The social security board announces a new Logan office with Thomas Coiner as manager. The office will serve employers and employees in Mingo and Logan counties.

Board Social Security Board Logan William L. Kilcoin Washington, D. C Thomas Coiner Mingo

Red Cross Drive Seeks Remaining Charleston Quota

Yesterday's contributions toward Charleston's Red Cross quota totaled $10 090.00 with $1 445.91 still needed. Donate at the chapter house 201 Duffy Forest or through The Gazette. treasurer P A Herscher handles offices in the Kanawha Banking and Trust building.

Charleston Duffy Forest P. A. Herscher Kanawha Banking and Trust Gasette

Tri-State tennis tourney ships favorites to second round

Bobby Higgs of Chicago and Alice Marble of Los Angeles led a day of easy progress as top seeds advanced in the tri state tournament. Rigas beat Robert Troutman 6-0 6-1, Marble outclassed Dorothy Henkel 6-0 6-1, and Mary Arnold swept Mary Whittaker 6-0 6-0.

Gincinnati Bobby Higgs Chicago Alice Marble Los Angeles Rigas Robert Troutman Cincinnati Miss Marble Dorothy Henkel Mary Arnold Mary Whittaker

Child Welfare Institute Opens at State College

A three week program begins today at West Virginia State College offering a child welfare institute for public school teachers and others. Miss Venita V. Lewis of the children's bureau U.S. Department of Labor directs the program.

West Virginia State College Venita V. Lewis Children’s Bureau U. S. Department of Labor

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in District Court

Two voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed yesterday in district federal court. John Madison Burdette of 106% Gardner Street listed liabilities at 417.27 dollars and assets at 112 dollars. Ralph Moore Batton of 1523 Piedmont Road listed liabilities at 1 235.78 dollars and assets at 245.30 dollars.

John Madison Burdette Gardner Street Ralph Moore Batton Piedmont Read

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