War sentiment and mobilization push in early defense drive
The piece outlines Allied and Russian moves amid a shifting war landscape, noting Paris opened to invasion, open city status, and German advance. It cites U S preparedness funds, industrial mobilization in Detroit, Ford planes, and Treasury plans for new taxes to support defense.
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Germany
United States
Defense Commission
Governmet
Detroit
Henry Ford
War Department
Matizio
Governor removes sheriff amid charges in Wayne County case
Governor Lures Dickinson of Michigan dismissed Thomas C. Wilcox from Wayne County after hearings alleging misdeeds in vice and gate operations in Canada. Fran ne Feehe of The Netheands faces complications with two infant children amid unclear circumstances.
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Lures Dickinson
Michiigan
Thomas C. Wilcox
Wherff
Wayne
Detroit
Canada
Franne Feehe
The
Now Is the Time Opening of Republican Convention
Philadelphia hosts the Republican national convention as the party seeks a presidential candidate capable of matching Democratic experience in foreign affairs. The 1940 campaign centers on war and peace, with foreign policy dominating. domestic issues may be sidelined as parties pick a standard bearer to assure confidence in a wise foreign policy.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
Democratic Party
U.S
William Bruckart
National Press Bidg
Washington, D.C
Washington
Europe
Hitler
Germany
Safe
United States
Akles
Industry Upturn Signals Strong Domestic Recovery
The federal reserve board and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins report a reversal from December’s downturn as domestic business activity is expected to rise due to a multi billion defense program. War industries show gains while other sectors such as meat, rayon, petroleum, and coal also expand. Orders for carriers and domestic plants push green facilities toward full capacity.
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Federal Reserve Board
Harry L.hopkins
Uncle Sam
Europe
Poe
Cae Uyers
Record Reserve Agriculture Boosts Grain Stocks
The Department of Agriculture reports ever normal granary reserves held by the Commodity Credit Corporation reach about 1 billion dollars in loans and owned stock. Cotton, corn, wheat and tobacco lead, with smaller sums of peanuts figs butter wool mohair turpentine and resin. Loans on 1940 wheat rye barley and cotton and corn are authorized, amid wartime price pressures and uncertain international demand for food supplies.
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Department of Agriculture
Americas
Medical trend proposes statewide low cost care plan
The American Medical Association plans to unveil a statewide medical care system offering low cost prepayments of 1.50 to 2.50 per month per person. Opponents warn against compulsory health insurance. The plan builds on 300 county experiments serving indigents and aims to cover all in need of affordable care, with 14 states already developing similar statewide efforts.
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Stch
American Medical Association
New York
A. M. A. House of Delegates
East Side: Accord and Discord Across Asian Powers
The report notes a Japan Thailand friendship treaty viewed as peaceable by officials while Britain reports a three way non aggression pact with Japan and Thailand plus a China currency dispute settlement. Meanwhile Japanese bombers strike near Chungking and Moscow reports Soviet Mongolian border accord.
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Japan
Thailand
Siam
Foreign Office
South Pacific
London
Great Britain
China
Tientsin
Chungking
Moscow
Russia
Maynard Republican Club hears Putnam on county government
Maynard supporters gathered at the United Cooperative Building for a Young Men's Republican Club talk by Hon. Putnam, Middlesex County clerk, on the history and current structure of county government. Richard D. Elson praised the local club as an active state group as officials announced a June 28 dance at the Maynard Country Club and a softball game against Beverly Republicans.
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Maynard
Putnam
Dlesex
Young Men's Republican Club
United O-Operative
Main Street
Middlesex
Middlesex County
Pullam
Richard D. ‘Elson
Republican Club
Robert W. Kiden
Tocnl Young Republic
Elder
Maynard Country
Will Tolman
Richard Bison
Howard ‘Tucker
Harold ‘Nordberg
Gilbert Man
Leighton Caves
George Swanson
Howard KL. King
Beverly, Young
Local Bay State players win most matches in Sandy Bar event
Fourth place Bay State team dominates singles and doubles at a Sandy Bar match Sunday. Captain Bill Croft and O'Brien Gewney win. Franklin Smith pair nets 1.5. Jack Johnston Cummings also 1.5. Mona han Golden drop 1.5. Stan Wasuik Novad beat Brown Wade 2 1. Jim Monahan Faber Sandy iurr defeat Thompson Asby 2 1.5 to 1.5. Mr and Mrs Walter in of Smithfield RI were weekend guests.
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Bay State
Ball Tanner
Sandy Bar
Bill Croft
O’brien Gewney
Sandy Iurr
Thompson
Asby
Red Cross Tourney at Concord Country Club
Over the weekend a Red Cross tournament was held at Concord Country Club with Frederic Gooding and Whitney M Cook tied for first with an 8 net handicap. Other scores include Henry Thompson Jr 71-68 F Harrie Richardson 94-70 Purleigh Pratt 83-70 R Fieldsend 94-72 William McGuckin 80-72 Dr P T Flavin 87-72 John Buttrick 77-72 Mangon Ham 88-76 and Hubert Wardwell 90-0. Championship rounds included quarterfinals and semifinals among players such as Thompson Snelling Betnin Henderson and Cook.
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Concord
Red Cross
Concord Country Club
Frederic Gooding
Whitney M Cook
Henry Thompson, Jr
F. Harrie Richardson
Purleigh UL Pratt
R. Fieldsend
William C. MceGuckin
Dr .P. T. Flavin
John B. But
Trick
Mangon L. Ham
Hubert M. Wardwell
West Acton Rumor of a Accident Near Emerson Hospital
The fragment describes an event on Wednesday June 13 involving an individual named MacGregor who was described as hot before an incident near Concord at Emerson Hospital. Details are incomplete and no clear outcome is stated.
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Malcolm
MacGregor
Ponty
Emerson
Concord
Aftermath of World War II To Present Serious Problems
Washington writer William Bruckart surveys postwar anxieties and warns of renewed economic cycles, mounting tax burdens, and potential military arms buildup. He argues the United States must avoid repeating wartime industrial excesses while preparing for future conflicts and global tensions.
Aftermath Reflections on Peace and War's End
A concise note considers future challenges in the new era of peace. It asserts that impacts will arrive steadily, echoing hardships endured after the previous conflict and signaling the need to anticipate evolving problems.
Maynard Two Day Celebration Highlights Crowe Park
Crowe Park hosted a two day event by the Society of Saint Anthony of Padua with a tense wrestling bout featuring Charlie Strack and Jim Casey. Natick’s Rossini Band gave a concert as Maynard’s Italian community organized a solemn mass at St Bridget’s and a Sunday parade with local bands and delegations culminating in fireworks.
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Society of Saint Anthony of Padus
Crowe Park
Charlie Strack
Jim
Casey
Crusher
Rossini Band of
Natick
St. Bridget’s
David Welch
Waltham Seminary
Maynard High
Mise Jean
Davis
Majorette
Rosgini
lo+cal
James Russo
Cesaro Salomone
Concord AR Refugees Aid Sees Strong Local Support
The Concord AR community backs the Red Cross effort with 25 layettes, 220 pairs of socks, 100 children's garments and 50 women's dresses. Mrs George Hallett leads the drive while sew ers meet at Trinity Parish House Mondays and at Nine Acre Corner Thursdays. Mrs Alexander Peters heads the knitting group with wool on hand for sweaters and socks.
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Red Cross
Merch
Hallett
Trinity
Epinocopal Church
Nine Acre Corner
Alexander Peters
Family Notes Link Sickness to Summer Plans
James Tulle reports his sister Mrs Joseph Delory ofincon is very sick with two nurses in attendance. Leah Reinap, niece of Miss Al vie Reimap from Amherst College, has a Cape Cod summer position. Mary Bartlett leaves Wednesday June 26 for a Tea House in Chatham for the season.
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James Tulle
Joseph Delory Ofincon
Leah
Reinap
Alvie Reimap
Road
Amherst College
Cape Cod
Mary ‘Bartlett
Chatham
Casimir and Adelbert's Park clash in tight baseball game
Casimir's edged Adelbert's 14 4 in a Sunday backyard contest full of wild gun scoring. Wag jong and Karpiechik sparked offense while Gudzinow led Casimir's with solid drives. The game featured timely hitting and a church gathering afterward with plans for a September return.
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Diamondites
Dury St
Adelbert
Park
Mesh
Reg
Wally
Ben Gudzinow
Ed Kits
Karpiechik
Casimir
Aibella
Adelip
Smith and Sinicki
My Loughlin
Senior class invited to hear Marion Johnson
The Sta The entertainment committee invited Senior class from high school to hear Marion Johnson speak at a wedding reception.
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Tea Ton High School
Marion Johnson
Acton Club Whist Party At Mrs Acton Home
The Young Club of Acton held a whist party at Mrs. Aug om Acton Common home. Four enjoyable tables were played with hostesses including Mrs. Allen Moody Mrs Larsen Miss Esther Tf Keith Christime Harris and Mrs Jean fernon. A bake sale and milk take part were planned on Wetherbee road. A six section Middlesex County group recently organized under Miss learning to cook supervised by Miss. Gold awarded to Gladys Bancroft Barry Silvey and Doris Hart earned bronze for Phyllis and Loraine Ballard.
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Aug
Acton Common
Allen Moody
Larsen
Esther
Keith Christime
Harris
Jean Fernon
Wennie
Middlesex
Vice
Gladys Bancroft
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Tutee
Doris Hart
Phyllis
Loraine Ballard
Prize Winners at Whist Party Held
Hayes and Mrs Agnes lead as top prize winners at a local whist party. Barbara Murphy and Drise Barbara Murphy, along with M Tucker and Mrs Murphy, are noted among participants and prize recipients.
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Agnes
Drise Barbara. Murphy
M Tucker
Murphy
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