Cabinet Appointments Stir Senate Debate Over Policy
June 21 Roosevelt faced a heated session as two Republican cabinet picks Stimson and Knox drew disowning reactions from their party. Critics argued over America's war aims while Woodring hinted he would resign to make way for Stimson. The White House stood by the appointments as reflecting national solidarity in crisis.
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Topeka
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Hitler
Johnson
White House
Republicans Against War at 1940 Convention
Philadelphia June 21 1940 Republicans assembled for their national convention endorsed a strong anti war platform after a tense national committee meeting. They condemned Herbert Hoover aide Henry L Stimson and Alf Landon running mate Frank Knox as interventionists for joining Roosevelt's cabinet. The party urged a course to keep the United States out of war and questioned Roosevelt seeking a third term.
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National Committee
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Frank Knox
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Alf M. Landon
War
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Grafton Sentinel invites audience to two films tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Earl Ridenour of 211 Monroe Street to tonight's Dixie Theatre program featuring Heritage of the Desert with Donald Woods and Evelyn Ven able, and the Strand Theatre showing City of Chance with Lynn Bari.
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Grafton Sentinel
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Monroe Street
Donald Woods
Evelyn Venable
Dixie Theatre
City of Chance
Lynn Bari
Strand Theatre
Draft Public Plans For Universal Military Training
Washington reports the Public Military Training Camps Association lays out a draft bill by Senator Burke. Key features include mandatory registration of males 18 to 65 with exceptions, classification into two groups for training and home defense, selection by lot from the 21 to 45 group, and a goal that 78 to 87 percent of trained individuals come from that main pool, balancing industry and dependents.
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Navy
National Guard
Miner Killed By Girl Protecting Her Mother
UNICNTUW Pa June 21 1/P Constable Marty Hart reported an 18 year old girl shot and killed a miner in defense of her mother after Charles Rue 42 went to the home of Annie McDaniel and attacked her The girl Inez obtained a shotgun and fired at Rue killing him Instantly The suspect was in custody awaiting coroner’s inquiry.
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Allison
Charles Rue
Annie McDaniel
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Ruckers Bar
Hart
Myron Taylor Condition Worsens in Florence
Rome June 21 reports say the condition of Myron C. Taylor, Roosevelt's representative to the Holy See, is serious while he lies ill in Florence. Mrs. Taylor travels by air to join him amid the medical concern and uncertain prognosis.
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Myron C. Taylor
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Holy See
Florence
Taylor W.e
Air Battle Over British Coast In Morning Raid
British coast town reports a air battle this morning as a German bomber passed above the area. Frequent machine gun bursts were heard while a British fighter squadron engaged the raider and drove it off, with residents noting the skirmish lasted about 36 minutes.
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London Punt
Weraya
Justices to Hear Neely Plans to Oppose Amendments
West Virginia justices of the peace in Clarksburg sessions tomorrow and Sunday will consider resolutions opposing three proposed constitutional amendments. Hancock, state magistrates association president, said the group will back the short ballot budget and judiciary revision proposals being voted in November. He predicted defeat for the amendments.
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Justices of the Peace
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Magistrates’ Association
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British Air Raiders In New Attacks On Germany
London reports say British air raids last night on the Ruhr and Rhineland achieved some success, with two planes left behind. Italian general Lastricce, described as former chief engineer of the Italian expeditionary forces in Libya, was identified as captured. A rumor about German planes over South Wales being from Ireland was dismissed as fifth column nonsense.
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Ruhr
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Conscription Measure Passes in Canada War Powers Law
Ottawa reports an unprecedented government conscription measure to mobilize manpower and resources for war. The bill passed parliament and awaits royal assent from Governor General Earl of Athlone, granting the government broad control over persons and property, akin to wartime powers in England.
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Canada
Earl of Athlone
Winston Churchill
England
Roosevelt urges Pan American economic aid program
President Roosevelt outlined a plan for Pan American economic cooperation designed to supplement military defense. He described economic unity to shield the hemisphere from global instability, noting Canada might be included and that the proposal would be sent to other American nations for approval.
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Lewis Henchman Quits League Over Third Term
Eli Oliver resigns as executive vice president of labor's non partisan league citing policy conflicts with John L. Lewis and opposition to a third Roosevelt term. The league, formed in 1936 to back Roosevelt’s reelection, has been CIO’s political arm. Oliver says labor ranks broadly favor a third term.
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Eli Oliver
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League
John L. Lewis
CIO
Roosevelt
Levis
Oliver
Civilian deaths from British raids hit Cologne and Düsseldorf
Berlin reports 16 killed in British bombing raids on Cologne the past two nights and on Düsseldorf Wednesday night. Dusseldorf papers say many wounded and three policemen on duty among those killed.
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Cologne
Dusselldorf
Dusseldorf
U S Not Ready to Enter War Says Fascist Editor
Virginio Gayda, Mussolini ally, declares Washington wary of European war. He cites Monroe Doctrine and notes on France as Axis talks with Hitler and Mussolini unfold. The piece hints at Axis terms and potential coordinated actions, with continuation promised on page 5.
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United States
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Italia
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France
Trala
Beta
Srabat
Hitler
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University Notable Dies Of Cerebral Hemorrhage
Morgantown June 21 Mrs A H Thompson 61 ran a boarding house for West Virginia university students for over 25 years died last night of a cerebral hemorrhage She fed one university athlete annually and was active in athletics She belonged to a long established Monongalia county family Survived by husband a daughter two brothers and two sisters Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon.
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West Virginia University
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Sadie
Monongalia County
Duke of Windsor Finds Refuge in Spain Amid France Crisis
In Barcelona on June 21, the Duke of Windsor and Duchess Wallis Warfield Simpson sought refuge as German forces overwhelmed France. The couple traveled from Juncera near the French border, crossing at Port Bou, with Britain denying any arrest order for the duke. Edouard Daladier was reported to have also passed through San Sebastian toward Lisbon.
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Third Warning Is Handed French By Jap Government
Hong Kong reports Japan issued its third warning in eight days to France to stop war supplies reaching China via French Indo China. Despite a recent Sino-French accord allowing Japanese inspectors on the Yunnan railway Indo-China, Tokyo warned operations would be watched. Jet units including an aircraft carrier were said to be off Haiphong in the China sea area.
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South China
French Negotiators To Bring Armistice Terms To Cabinet
French negotiators return to Bordeaux with Germany's preliminary armistice terms. The cabinet may relocate to avoid disruption while awaiting permanent terms. Italians report France sought separate armistice and named envoys to hear Mussolini's terms. About 50 deputies met in Bordeaux to back government moves. Former Premier Laval urged unity.
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Compiegne Forest
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France
Mussolini
Hitler
Yestern
Pierre Laval
la Apesch
Four Explosions Hit London Press Region
In London on June 21 four blasts struck in the press area. No injuries were reported though one explosion at Ludgate Circus tore up a stretch of pavement. Authorities investigated the incidents amid ongoing security concerns.
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Hiondon
Roe Adito
Rita Wate
Bertod Bas
Ludgate Circus
Congress to Stay On Job Amid Recess Tangles
Washington June 21 The bi partisan bloc pressing Congress to stay in session claimed victory over administration supporters seeking a recess until August 1 Republican and Democratic leaders reportedly reached a compromise allowing a one week recess during each national political convention Pending final approval of tax and relief measures by June 21 two days before the Republican convention in Philadelphia Democrats meet July 15 A joint Senate house committee approved a 1 158 billion relief bill and sent it back for final action as a conference committee moved to resolve differences.
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Congress
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McKeesport Acts to Fight Fifth Column
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, with 55,000 residents, began strict anti fifth column measures today. Mayor Gorze H. Lysle called for federal and state action as the city seeks to prevent scares felt during World War I while Pittsburgh area industry remains a key steel center.
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Gorze H. Lysle
France Done Expert Says France Done Expert Says
The article argues that Germany's occupation of continental Europe is effectively assured with France likely to bow to occupation even as colonies may resist. It warns Britain faces invasion and starvation, noting Brest’s capture as a critical setback and Churchill’s vow to defend the island at any cost amid rising bombings and two million German forces in reserve.
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Compiegne
France
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Brest
Brittany
England
Preeler Churchill
House of Commons
Communist Seeks Venue Change From Raleigh Co.
BECKLEY West Virginia January 21 Wheeler indicted Communist candidate for governor filed through attorneys a petition to criminal court judge for change of venue. The action followed an unsuccessful attempt by attorneys to obtain bond for Wheeler named in five misdemeanor indictments charging misrepresentation in the circulation motion. Judge Kilgore set the motion for hearing Saturday.
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Island Air Bases Again Bombed By Axis Planes
Rome reports Italian headquarters issued a communique stating that during the night of June 29 21 the naval and air bases in Biserie and Malta were attacked by Axis planes.
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End of War Near as Armistice Expected in 1918
Fragmentary Allied dispatches describe German surrender signals and cease fire expectations. Report notes ships, battleships Clemenceau and Richelieu, and diplomats Von Ribbentrop and Von Breusch present near the front. Continued coverage promises fuller details on the forest actions at Compiègne.
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