Citizens Battle Soviets Moving Into Rumania
In Bucharest on June 29, embattled Rumanians fought Red army troops along the Cernauti border as Soviet occupation swept into ceded areas and into old Romania. Civilians suffered casualties while snipers harassed the advancing forces, and King Carol ordered mobilization of up to two million men. The German legation urged internal police measures amid rising revolutionary fears.
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Rumania
Moscow
Balkan
Red Cross Front Yesterday's Receipts in Charleston
Yesterday's donors include employees of The Gazette Red Head Service station Diamond lee and Coal company Cohen Drug company Morris and company and the Waration Bible school First Baptist church South Charleston Interstate Group Charleston Young Judea Knights of Columbus Citizens of East Bank League of Widen miners and citizens of Widen and the Virginia Asher Business Women's Bible cornect Contributions may be made at the Chapter house 201 Duffy street to FP A. Herschel Kanawha Bank ing and First Company and The Gazette.
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Charleston
the Gazette
Red Head
Diamond Lee and Coal Company
Cohen Drug Company
Morris and Company
Waration Bible School
First Baptist Church
South Charleston
Interstate Group
Young Judea
Knights of Columbus
Citizens of East Bank League of Widen
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FP. A. Herschel, Kanawha Banking and First Company
The
Gazette
Film Guest Willie Willis Reflects On A Quiet Movie Night
Willie Willis jokes about a film featuring Clark Gable and Jane To st in the woods, noting there was no hold up or gangster. He questions why it was labeled wicked and emphasizes the simple, harmless nature of the entertainment.
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Clark Gable
Jane Tost
Five Billion Army Fund Boost Talked
President Roosevelt named Donald M. Nelson to oversee all defense procurement to end delays and interagency competition. He signaled a large expansion of rearmament but gave no figures while press reports hinted at higher approved contracts and an elevated defense outlay for the new fiscal year starting July 3.
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Donald M. Nelson
Quar
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U. S
Turkey Mobilizes Half Million Men Amid War Threats
Istanbul reports Turkey has mobilized massive forces exceeding five hundred thousand troops and plans to double that number within a day if needed. A submarine flotilla and fleet headed by the 23,190 ton battle cruiser Yavuz move toward the Black Sea, with warships fully fueled in the Bosporus.
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Turkey
Black Sea
Europe
Norh
Bulgaria
Bosporus
Yavuz
Germany
Demilitarized Channel Isles Hit in Nazi Raids
London reports the home office communique lists 23 killed in Guernsey and at least six in Jersey during German air raids on the Channel Islands. Thirty six people were injured in Guernsey, with civilians among the dead in the two islands.
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London
Home Office
Guernsey
Jersey
Germany
Chaanel
War to Finish Is Nazi Reply To Peace Talk
Berlin dispatch reports Nazi officials dismissing peace overtures from London as propaganda to test Churchill. German leaders insist Britain must continue the war to victory and deny any peace talks. Western front activity is light with a completed seizure of front positions and ongoing Allied air raids mentioned.
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Wilhelmstrasse
London
Reich
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Perre
England
Churchill
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Russia
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Eid
Britain Recognizes De Gaulle Leadership of Free French
London reports Britain formally recognizes General Charles De Gaulle as leader of the Free French, rejecting the Bordeaux regime and stating De Gaulle heads all free French loyal to the Allied cause. The move follows Allied bombing and German occupation of northern France.
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Battle of Flanders
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Germany
France
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Pefain
Slogan Man Prepares GOP Motto for Willkie Bid
PHILADELPHIA June 28 Henry Smythe Jr known as The Slogan Man offered the Republican motto Vote for Willkie key to prosperity He said he is an almost exact double for President Db Itops and spoke of placing the slogan among party materials to attract voters from the coldness of his heart.
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Smythe, Jr
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Willkie
Willkie Called Insull Second in Roosevelt Nomination Talk
A historic report notes Republicans push the idea that Wendell Willkie is Insull the second and that the power trust backed his nomination. Critics warn the convention was deceived and fear foreign influence shaping the November vote. James A Farley and others debate the implications of Willkie's candidacy and the American way.
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Bressnih Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Norris
Roosevelt
Chaitin
James A Farley
Willkie
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Farley
New Dealers Watch Willkie As 1940 Rival Looms
Washington dispatch says New Deal leaders cautiously assess Republican Wendell Willkie. Ickes predicts Roosevelt renomination and victory in November while Farley warns the campaign will pivot on Americanism versus totalitarianism.
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INS
New Deal
Wendell L. Willkie
Peace Move Talk Persists In London Sky Raid Pause
London reports German planes renewed bombardment of Britain last night and early today while a neutral source notes peace movers predict no invasion until outcomes clear. Channel Islands bombed after demilitarization, Jersey and Guernsey troops and civilians evacuated. nearly 150000 islanders affected.
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England
Channel Islands
Jersey
Guernsey
Willkie to Restore No Foreign War Plank in GOP Platform
Philadelphia dispatch reports Wendell Willkie plans to reinstate the no foreign war plank in the Republican platform. The move comes amid bitter debate as the party seeks to satisfy diverse candidates while defending American isolationist sentiment and avoiding foreign entanglements. The issue splits factions led by figures including C Wayland Brooks and Surmer Gov Landon, with platform wording under final review.
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W. W. Chaplin
Philadelphia
INS
Wendell Willkie
Ian Wine
C. Wayland Brooks
Chicago
Surmer Gov, Landon
Kans
Harrison’s Widow Endorses Willkie for Presidency
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison widow of the 23rd president endorsed Wendell Willkie for the Republican nomination. She said she is happy and proud to back the candidacy, believing one strong man can win and lead the nation.
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Priladelphia
Benjamin Harrison
U. S
Wendell L. Willkie
Wendell Wilkie
Willkie Makes Final Appeal At Republican Convention
Wendell L. Willkie addressed the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia pledging a united, crusading campaign to defend democracy and freedom. He praised unity of labor and capital and urged Republicans to join in the fight while Charles L. McNary won the vice presidential nomination amid a late afternoon session and a show of strong support.
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Willkie
McNary
Oregon
Charley
Mac
Mc-Nary
Washington
Mc- Nary
Missouri
Congress
Rep
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Short
Sen
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Mrs. Wilkie
GOP Drafts Senator McNary as Vice Presidential Candidate
AP reports Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon reluctantly accepts the Republican nomination for vice president. He appeals to convention leaders to avoid nomination, but agrees to be a “good soldier” on the ticket while staying in the Senate. He has not met Wendell L. Willkie and praises the platform as strong for November.
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Ore
Ickes
Roosevelt
Willkie
Owen Piring
Farley
Tooxewatt
Teaame Aris
The
Star
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Senate
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McNary
Wendell L. Willkie
Ford to Build Pursuit Planes
Dearborn Michigan June 23. Henry Ford after a conference with Col Charles A Lindbergh launched plans for mass production of pursuit planes capable of 400 miles per hour as part of Americas defense program. A Ford spokesman said they have stopped talking and will make planes.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Ford
Hartman Hanged For Deputy Sheriff Killing Near Buckhannon
Byzantine Hartman 26, a former convict, was executed by hanging in Moundville for the killing of a deputy sheriff who tried to arrest him for beating his elderly mother. The execution occurred at 9 pm with 52 male spectators in the deathhouse.
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Byzantine Hartman
Buckhannon
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