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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

2

Japanese envoy urges united Pacific peace and trade

New York June 28 Ken suke Horinouchi Japanese ambassador urged the United States and Japan to pursue a common policy to keep the Pacific peaceful and free from Europe wartime effects. He spoke to about 1400 guests at a dinner marking Japan's 26 centuries, urging regional coordination without creating sealed compartments and calling for open trade channels.

New York Kensuke Horinouchi U. S Pacific Europe Japan Commodore Ferry America

Hungary Threatened as Russians Advance on Romania

Hungary moves troops toward the Romanian frontier with Germany and Italy backing if the Russian occupation pushes toward the Carpathians. Budapest press notes Moscow demands protectorate over Ruthenia, while Romania seeks German pressure to halt the Red advance. Red Cross funds urged to aid hospital units amid regional tensions.

Rums Bessarabia Carol Budapest Transylvania Romania Certiauli Dorohio Moldavia Berlin Moscow Hungary Ruthennia Ruthenia Czecho-Slovakia Turkey Germany Italy Carpathian Mountains Old Rumania Bucovina Europe Russia Carol of St.joseph

Transylvania Troops Increase As Romania Sends More Units

Romania has sent almost 2,000 ONO troops into Transylvania as part of its broader military posture. The region’s population ranks second, at about 3,500,000, reflecting significant demographic weight amid the movements.

Abs Rumania ONO Transylvania

Five Billion Army Fund Boost Talked

The article reports on a proposed five billion dollar army fund expansion, including orders for 10 destroyers and nine submarines costing about 154.6 million, and a broad Roosevelt era control over shipping. It notes Nelkan leaving Sears Roebuck to head the treasury procurement division, and says navy funds remain covered by the existing naval bill while army programs expand with tanks airplanes and munition factories.

Seo. Morgenthal Roosevelt Treasury Herbert Gaston Mor- Benshau Nelkan Sears, Roebuck and Company Senate

New Dealers Wary Of GOP Selection

Utilities magnate influence helped boost Willkie into national prominence. SE officials dodged questions while Jerome Franks and others offered no comment. Ickes contrasted Dewey with Willkie, predicting Willkie’s skyrocket will burn out against Roosevelt’s experience and steadiness. Farley argued the nomination clarifies the issue of who directs economic and social policy.

Willikie Securities and Exchange Jerome Franks Wallace Commerce Hopkins Ickes Thomas Thomas E. Dewey Wendell Willkie Roosevelt Farley

Don’t Trust Slogans By Arthur Bugs Baer

Philadelphia columnist Arthur Baer ridicules campaign slogans as weak rhymes that harm a candidate. He mocks name rhymes and urges voters to distrust slogan writers over substantive messages, noting political branding relies on style more than facts.

Arthur Bugs" Baer Philadelphia Mr. Winkle

Willkie’s War Defense Stance Guides Campaign Tone

The article notes Willkie’s anti foreign entanglement stance and emphasis on strong national defense. It cites his WWI service from Indiana to captain in France and his claim to know war firsthand. It discusses the Republican platform’s defense pledges and Willkie’s plan to run defense like a business, stressing efficiency and aloofness from foreign entanglements.

Brooks Willkie America Indiana France Ameri Cne Commonwealth Jand Southern

Peace Move Declared in Air Over England Report

A London cabled dispatch says a peace move was claimed to be under discussion in England though officials deny knowledge of any peace initiative. The report notes British and French colonies and leaders weighing options as German raids and air activity continue along the coast and across the channel.

Normandy Ormanny England Charles DeGaulle Mitthelhiuser Syria Russia Adolf Hitler Sucha U. S. Menn Bri British Isles Fleet Air Force London

Willkie Again Takes Convention by Storm

Willkie storms the Republican convention floor as he enters amid cheers and confetti. He greets the crowd with Mrs Willkie, signals a vigorous campaign stance, and announces a plan to resign from a holdings company while pursuing a strong defense and economic rehabilitation. The crowd cheers, the chairman introduces Mrs. Willkie, and Willkie pledges to lead a fighting, aggressive campaign without personal pledges.

Willkie Coor Conevention Joseph W. Martin Ted Commonswealth and Southern Roosevelt T Ming

Canadian ship sinks with 45 crew lost

Ottawa reports that a Canadian destroyer collided with another vessel off Bardens France causing the loss of 45 sailors. Government minister Mackie King announced the tragedy today.

Ottawa Bardens France Aidhain Wits Deion Mackie King

De Gaulle Is Given British Recognition

Britain announces recognition of the De Gaulle committee in London while noting Petain's government functions under duress. France’s free forces and millions of citizens are urged to continue the fight as Britain affirms De Gaulle as an ally.

de Gaulle Wismar Deickhausen Willenscord Tar Hannover Baills Britain Coass Wales Tetrarch Admiralty Norway DeGaulle Tonadon Petain

War to Finish Is Nazi Reply to Peace Talk

Nazi forces bombed armament plants and harbor facilities in southern and central England after asserting a major counteroffer to peace talks. Reports say 44 killed in British bombing of Den Helder and Dutch towns as Nazi media mark the Versailles anniversary and claim Allied plans to invade via the Low Countries.

England den Helder Versailles Europe Foreign Office Britain France Netherlands

Civilian Military Training Set For 200 Men At Fort Harrison

M. H. Patton announced a special civilian military training course for 200 men from 25 to 50 years old to be held August 2 to 31 at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Selection will rely mainly on education and leadership. participants cover transport and general camp expenses except uniforms and equipment.

M. H. Patton West Virginia Lay Aves Fifth Corps Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Iran

Potterfield Robbed by Lone Bandit in Early Morning Incident

Clarence Potterfield and a companion were forced from their car by a lone armed man about 1:45 a m yesterday. The bandit robbed them of 165 dollars and drove away. Police found the car abandoned at Mission Hollow where two taxi cab holdups had occurred recently. An earlier report misidentified the victim as G B Potterfield due to name confusion on the blotter.

Clarence Potterfield Mission Hollow G. B Potterfield

Cyclist Hits Auto At Court And Washington Intersection

South Charleston resident J. C. Mooney reported a bicycle collision with his car at the Court and Washington streets intersection at 4 p.m. Carl Compion of 518 Kanawha Park Way East declined hospital care saying he was not injured.

J. C. Mooney South Charleston Carl Compion Kanawha Park Mooney Court Washington Street Compion Meaney

Hearing Date Set for Princeton Street Car Route Change

The Public Service Commission set July 16 as the hearing date on the petition of Tris City Traction Company to substitute buses for street cars on a route through Princeton. The decision was announced yesterday.

Tris! City Traction Company Princeton Public Service Commission

Charter Granted to Huntington East High School Athletic Association

The secretary of state issued a charter yesterday to Huntington East High School Athletic Association, a non profit organization. Incorporators include Lt. Kail, Harry W. Pollock and Kenneth Stetter.

Secretary of State Huntington East High School Athletic Association Lt. Kail Harry W. Pollock Kennet Stetter

Drafts McNary for Vice Presidency as Senate stays in session

GOP drafts senator McNary for vice president while he vows to remain in the Senate during the emergency. A 66 year old Oregon native and former law instructor, he has served since 1914 with a term through 1943, implying resignation if elected, and he jokes about campaign speeches.

Congress Senate McMary Oregon McNary Jack Garner Jack Age Seck Ireland

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