Roosevelt proposes compulsory national service plan
A high administration official said President Roosevelt's proposal would train 2,000,000 youths yearly for military industrial and technical duties if Congress approves. Details unclear, but one year of service with minimal pay is anticipated. girls may be included later. The plan, if enacted, would last until world events end.
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Nazi Coup in Uruguay Fails to Prove Plan of Occupation
United Press reports Montevideo officials found evidence of a Nazi driven plan to occupy Uruguay with German officials, distribute units across the country, and transform the nation into a peasant state. It cited a corps of 150 Nazi motorcyclists and a broader campaign aligned with Nazi ideals.
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United States
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Imon
Toyldeg
South America
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South American
Progress With Building Of New Columbus Mill
Construction of the Meyerink Milling Company plant in Columbus advances on the former site after a fire. The sheet metal mill rises from the old foundation with frame work near completion and floors being laid. Roy Grayink supervises from the Clymer main plant as crews from Clymer and Columbus push toward a late summer reopening.
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Clyde Messenger
Aero Supply Union In New Agreement Reaches Wage Raise
Nahe Aero Supply Manufacturing Company and the International Association of Machinists local yesterday reached a working agreement effective June 16, 1940, extending to June 15, 1941. The terms include a general wage increase for workers at the Fourth Ward plant. The agreement was signed by company and union representatives Tuesday afternoon.
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International Association
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Fourth Ward
Heavy Showers Drench Cory City
Intermittent showers of varying intensity drenched Cory today with a sharp temperature drop from the recent heat. A brief fire cloudburst struck before 2 o clock Tuesday, flooding basements and cellars in some homes and businesses while the 1st Smith East Wayne street area reported minor damages and street complaints.
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Republicans at Philadelphia oppose Roosevelt training plan
Republicans gathering in Philadelphia to nominate a presidential ticket denounce Roosevelt compulsory service proposal. Dr Glenn Pras calls it inconsistent with New Jersey conscription policy for American wives. Former Governor Alf Landon and other spokesmen condemn the plan as vague and dangerous.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Glenn Pras
A‘t M. Landon
James boom marks peak in presidential bid
The Pennsylvania Republican organization, aiming to showcase Philadelphia as a national convention city, moved to promote Gov. Arthur H. James's presidential candidacy. State headquarters authorized distribution of 49 000 convention posters and planned demonstrations to secure James's nomination amid party efforts.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Republican
Philadelphia
Arthur H. James
James
United States Warns Germany and Italy Over Hemisphere Holdings
Washington announces it will uphold the Monroe Doctrine in dealings with belligerent powers in the hemisphere. State Department reports informed Berlin and Rome of the U.S. stance following the French defense collapse and peace overtures. The move mirrors a joint Congressional resolution under consideration. France Britain and Holland are notified of U.S. views on possible territory transfers.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Italy
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Rome
Berlin
Bordeaux
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France
Great Britain
Holland
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Riots in Riga as Reds Take Latvia Claim
Reports from Riga say more than 40 people were killed as Russian officers ordered police to fire on a crowd protesting the occupation of Latvia's capital. Rioting followed troops' march through the streets. civilians stoned shop windows and the central police station. Several policemen died. curfew and restrictions on assembly were imposed as authorities urged calm.
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Tallinn
Esthenia
Riga
Latvia
Finskt
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Esthonia
Lithuani
French Resistance and De Gaulle See Possible Peace Terms
War dispatch analyzes the chance of a ceasefire as parts of Prance and its navy show signs of alignment. Gen De Gaulle, praised for strategic skill, may unite with Britain if Bordeaux leaders capitulate, signaling a new resistance movement amid uncertain surrender sentiment.
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United Press
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Great Britain
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France
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Colmans
Sedan
Bush Defense Measure Clears Naval Expansion Bill Route
Senate Appropriations panel approves a 1.48 billion direct appropriation plus 260 million in contracts for Navy expansion and aircraft purchases. House to take up a four billion defense bill funding 3 000 Rolls Royce aircraft engines and new ships amid emergency repairs and expanded enlistment limits. White House says Navy torpedo projects released with Roosevelt approval.
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United Press
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Bombing hits Hanover plant in early morning raid
Bulletin reports Allied planes damaged the 1. G. Farben synthetic gasoline plant in Hanover subeh Neisburg and caused extensive damage. Other items note Berlin denouncing France on radio and claims of Cherbourg and Marcy falls, RAF suspected submarine sinking, and Italian Riviera raids.
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Green backs F. D. R. plan to aid allies
Philadelphia June 19 President William Green of the American Federation of Labor told the Republican resolutions committee that every ounce of assistance and support can be given to democracy in Europe short of war. He spoke in response to questions about the committee's attitude on aiding the Allies.
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Wee
Herbert J. Glyde
Folfration
Italian Paper Lists Possible Terms of Edict
Rome dispatch quotes Popolo di Roma from Munich stating Mussolini and Hitler laid terms for peace with France. Demands include surrender of gold and foreign credits, raw materials, and a joint axis blockade of Britain, plus territorial repartition and economic concessions.
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France to Accept Only Honorable Peace Pact
France plans armistice talks with Germany naming plenipotentiaries after Munich agreements. Reports place Mussolini pressing for Corsica Tunisia Nice and Djibouti while France deliberates terms under Premier Petain. German forces advance, interior minister Potharest declares cities open to defense, refugees urged to stay home as war widens.
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Nazis Sweep Deeper Into France Amid Armistice Talks
June 19 report says German armies press into France while Paris appoints plenipotentiaries to receive terms. German command says rapid subjugation continues and French army dissolves, as air raids hit Hanover and Cologne with heavy losses.
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France
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German bombing raids kill civilians across England in first air war raid
German planes swept England during the night killing at least 12 civilians and wounding 13 as waves of bombers crossed nine columns from Yorkshire to Kent. The raid, the largest since the war began, prompted warnings of a wider blitz and a secret Commons session to hear Prime Minister Churchill.
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Mai
United Kingdom
Bid Award For Kew Road And Bridge Construction
Williams Construction Company of Middle River awarded the contract for tk construction of the Smoky HU Forest county road and a bridge over the Allegheny River at Totwsts. The bid totals 441,188 dollars plus roadway concrete pavement work of 624 miles as part of flood control plans. Project to be built by seven engineers and replacing the tramé wayi under the Gem tract.
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