Nazis Jubilant Over Italy’s Entry Into War
Berlin reports German forces near Paris within 30 to 35 miles as Italy joins the war against Britain and France. Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin axis forged in blood and steel while Hitler sends messages praising the Italian move and vowing joint action. French defenses in the Bresle to Bethune area are reported breached with Maginot line prospects uncertain.
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Associated Press
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Paris
Italy
Britain
France
French Riviera
Mussolini
Rome-Berlin
Germany
Seine
Rouen
Ourey
Soissons
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von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Vittorio Emanuele
Il Duce
London
Bresle
Bethune
Dieppe
Roosevelt Warns North Americans Against Isolationism
President Roosevelt denounces fascist and isolationist forces, urging unity as Congress debates a vast military buildup. He cites Italy's actions, warns of a world ruled by force, and calls for democracy both abroad and at home while outlining steps to strengthen the navy, air force, and army.
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Americas
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Senate
House Military Committee
Charlottesville
University
Memorial
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Italy
Italan
Mediterranean
France
Great Britain
Pushes Fight to Keep UCC Offices Here
Local discussions reveal the commission named Carthage as first choice and Sedalia, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Moberly as subsequent options for locating UCC offices. The chairman admitted a choice had been indicated to Washington but cautioned it might not be final, leaving Carthage elated amid the developing decision.
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Washington
Carthage
Sedalia
Hannibal
Jefferson City
Moberly
Joplin Joins $45,000 Fund Drive Momentum
In southwest Missouri towns the money raise for $45,000 continued with Joplin joining the effort as Sedalia declared its campaign momentum strong. Officials stated that a decision could not be delayed any longer and must be made soon as the drive heated up.
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Joplin
Missouri
Sedalia
Commission
Manhattan Reaches U S with 1907 War Refugees
The liner Manhattan arrived in New York harbor with 1907 refugees, including 867 aliens from Genoa and Naples, after Italy entered the war. Babies outnumbered adults aboard and many slept in passageways as crews suspended other services to wash diapers. Among passengers were Mrs Myron C Taylor and Mrs Hiram Bingham Jr, reflecting wartime distress, while a 275-member priest and seminarian delegation returned from Europe.
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Safe Harbor
Genoa
Naples
Italy
State Department
Grand Salon
Palm Court
Myron C. Taylor
Roosevelt
Vatican
Hiram Bingham, Jr
Marseilles
France Defies Italy as German Push Near Paris Deepens
Premier Reynaud vowed to fight on as German forces press toward the Seine from Amiens to Rouen and toward the Oureq from Soissons. Paris region fears grow amid bombings and aerial attacks while Allied counter measures and French stubborn defense persist.
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France
Associated Press
Reynaud
Mussolini
Amiens
Rouen
Vernon
Seine
Oise
Soissons
Oureq
Bordeaux
Ciano
Italy
Mussolini rallies Italy with calls to arms in Rome
In Rome Mussolini addressed a crowd from the balcony urging national unity and war aims including Mediterranean control. cheers rose as women wept below and soldiers and civilians faced police and fascist crowds. He pledged Italy would not entangle others and warned neutral nations to take note of Italy’s expanded ambitions including Gibraltar’s control and Suez access.
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Piazza
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Mediterranean
Egypt
Turkey
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Albania
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Greece
Switzerland
France
Gibraltar
Britain
Spain
Suez
One Killed Six Hurt In Crashes Near City
Three accidents were reported in Jefferson City yesterday afternoon. A hit and run damaged a parked car on East Commercial Avenue. A motorcycle collision at Madison and Commercial produced no injuries. A bicycle and car crash near the supreme court building left 15 year old Herbert Meyer with a scratched hand.
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George Seitz
Highway Patrol
Jefferson City
Neil Barnhart
Fairmount
East Commercial Avenue
Madison and Commercial
T. A. Kirchner
Lohman
Lee Schell
Hazelton Drive
Hart
Herbert Meyer
A. C. Kramer
Hough Street
Supreme Court
Meyer
Kramer
Foster Wheatly
Andrew Burnham
St. Louis
Linn
Conrad Hoslag
Gertrude Hoslag
Hoslag
St. Mary's Hospital
Allies claim moral force strengthens Mediterranean position
The article notes a problem between Italy and France that could not be settled by discussion. It states the Allies are stronger in the Mediterranean than anywhere else and that the world will soon recognize that moral force is a great strength.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Italy
France
Mediterranean
Britain Calls Italy Entry Cowardly and Treacherous
London reports Italy joins Germany, prompting Britain to launch a major assault by land, sea and air. The British air ministry cites heavy German damage in northern France and the Ruhr as 2,000 bombs fall in 15 minutes. Churchill informs France of further reinforcements while Norwegian King Haakon pledges continued liberty struggle.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Glorious
France
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Air Ministry
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Prussia
Ruhr
Poix
Ardennes
Hirson
Paris
Mussolini
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Narvik
Acasta
Ardent
Churchill
Reynaud
Eiik Haakon
Norway
Britain
Buckingham Palace
Turkey Debates War Entry After Italy War Warning
ISTANBUL June 10 The Turkish cabinet met to decide war or peace after Italy joined Britain and France. A national assembly session and partial mobilization were expected, likely swelling Turkey’s 400000 under arms. Entry would hinge on whether Italy’s action brings fighting near Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean. Diplomats expect gradual steps toward possible entry.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Italy
Britain
France
National Assembly
Mediterranean
Third Fulton escapee captured in Kansas city
Fulton Missouri June 10 AP the third of five insane convicts who fled the state hospital No 1 last Friday night was captured today in Olathe Kansas Clarence Landreth identified by Dr J R Buch superintendent as the latest survivor caught two others were recaptured over the weekend leaving two still at large
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Fulton, Mo
State Hospital No. 1
Olathe
Kas
J. R. Buch
Clarence Landreth
Columbia Woman Killed In Kansas Car Crash
A two car collision on U S Highway 57 near Ottawa Kansas in rain killed Emma Johnston about 50 of Columbia Missouri at 5 pm Also injured were Ernest Johnston 20 in serious condition with facial injuries Oliver 22 and Viola 18 siblings with facial injuries treated at Ottawa hospital
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Ottawa
Kas
Emma Johnston
Columbia
U. S
Ernest Johnston
Johnston
Oliver
Viola
Injured Mother and Daughter in Route Crash
Mrs. Smith and her 19 year old daughter Olive Maxine Smith suffered cuts and facial injuries after a car crash on a trip to Winfield Kansas. The incident occurred while en route from Emporia to Kansas City. The mother sustained multiple rib injuries.
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Olive Maxine Smith
Johnston’s
Winfield
Kas
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