Allied Forces Mass For Last Stand In Low Countries
Paris reports German forces pushed across the Meuse and pierced Allied lines north of Sedan. The Nazi advance threatens the Channel ports as German armor and parachute troops press toward British and French positions. Refugees flood roads while British and French troops hold their lines under heavy bombardment.
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Allied Forces
Mass For
Low Countries
Paris
Meuse
French Ministry
Sedan
War Ministry
Belgium
England
Royal Air Force
Third Reich
Tommies
Threats of Total War Against England Reported
A German plan for total war against England is described with reports of preparations including 10,000 planes for an expeditionary force. German rhetoric, from Hitler and allied publications, is cited as indicating England as the enemy and a strategy to subdue Holland and reach the seas. The dispatch notes widespread unconfirmed reports from Indian newspapers and German high command commentary.
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York
England
British Isles
Low Countries
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Fuehrer
Holland
West Virginia and Ohio primary returns shift Roosevelt support
In West Virginia Senator Rusk Holt trails for Democratic renomination while Kilgore leads in the Senate race. Ohio backs Roosevelt and Taft as delegates and Davey faces Bricker for governor. Neely and Kilgore lead Democratic contests as unpledged delegates are chosen. Ohio votes lean to Roosevelt if he runs.
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West Virginia
Young New Deal
Ohio
FDR
Taft
Associated Press
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Robert A. Taft
Rusk D. Holt
M. M. Neely
Martin L. Davey
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Vic Donahey
John McSweeney
Harsla Burton
Cleveland
Dudley White
Hurley M. Kilgore
H. G. Kump
Neely
Kilgor
Charles Sawyer
County Red Cross Forms Drive to Aid War Nations
Beadle County Red Cross launches a countywide campaign to raise funds for European war-torn nations. A five member committee chaired by Alred Trenerry includes George C. Fullinweider James H. Eshelmman Judge Boyd M. Berson and G O Martin. Committee to meet tonight to plan the canvass.
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Juran
Beatie County
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French Claim Half Of Nazi Force Hurled Back In Battle
The French high command reports that about 600 000 German troops are pressed in the Meuse valley after a drive that penetrated French soil up to 20 miles. A French counterattack, claimed on the northwest flank in Belgium, followed a German claim of piercing the Maginot line.
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Associated Press
France
Meuse
Belgium
French Push Nazi Forces Back Near Sedan
German troops crossed the Meuse south of Sedan and created a salient four miles deep. French counter attacks reduced the pocket. a renewed German drive was expected. Aerial bombs hit rear lines as the Meuse front remained volatile with heavy losses claimed by Germany.
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Meuse
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Belgium
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Nargur
Gembloux
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Magizeot
Germans Claim Piercing of Maginot Line in Sedan Sector
Berlin reports German high command asserting that Nazi forces pierced the northwestern extension of France's Maginot line in the Sedan sector by crossing the Meuse. The communique claims French counterattacks failed with heavy losses and notes German advances near Namur and Liege, with Dutch submission and Allied air and sea blows.
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Sedan
Meuse
Comunique
France
Namur
Lantin
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Liege
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Maginot
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England
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Civic projects discussed by city board and airport plan
City commissioners adjourned meeting with City Engineer Pierce outlining W. W. Howes Municipal Airport progress, a 1840 summer pavement project, and plans to cut residential property assessments. Pierce cited runway drainage needs while financing hardships arose from new federal regulations amid a large paving program. Mayor Tschetter indicated further reductions may follow tax rolls discussions.
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J. S. Tschetter
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Tschetter
W. H. Joy
Meat Cookery Lessons Shine At Local Cooking School
Miss Emily Conklin home economist led a large turnout of women at the Evening Huronite cooking school. This year emphasizes meat cookery with demonstrations of a 15 pound buffet ham and broiled lamb chops, plus vegetables and desserts, marking a shift from breads and pastries.
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Emily Conklin
Conklin
House Leaders Call Up Aid Fund Bill for Defense Prep
Washington May 15 House leaders unexpectedly moved the 975 million dollar relief bill to clear the way for new defense measures. The shift comes as the Senate approved President Roosevelt's transfer of the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Commerce Department and as preparations for a broad emergency relief program proceed. The WPA appropriation would cover up to eight months and support about 2,950,000 workers.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Commerce Department
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Chamber
Congress
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Func
Dutch Death Toll Estimate Prompts War Alarm
Paris. Dutch Foreign Minister Van Kleffens claimed the Dutch army may have suffered about 100000 killed, a quarter of its 400000 strength, while noting Holland’s fleet remained nearly intact. He warned losses could exceed World War II rates and said resistance continued in Zeeland with troops possibly entering Allied lines from Belgium.
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Netherlands
Eelen W. van Kleffens
van Kileffens
Halland
van Kleffens
Costal
Zeeland
Belgium
Stove Fire Near Ohio Avenue Blaze Reported
Firemen responded to Jim Bishop at 430 Ohio Avenue Southwest to extinguish a small gasoline caused blaze shortly before 3 PM. No injuries reported and the flames were controlled at the scene.
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Ohio Avenue
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