Roosevelt Delivers Defense Message In Person Before Congress
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 1 187 000 000 in cash and contract authority for military implements to bolster national defense. He delivered the address in person before a joint session, urging readiness amid European war and rapid modern military moves. The proclamation sparked intrigue about his broader plans and potential use of new powers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Pil Senate
United States
Europe
Vandenberg Pleads for Peace at Michigan Rally
Grand Rapids May 16 United States Senator Arthur H Vandenberg of Michigan spoke to Republican delegates seeking the party presidential nomination. He urged remaining aloof from any war not coming to U S shores and pledged to support the convention’s choice. The text notes no mention of Thomas E Dewey and hints continued coverage on page eight.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Arthur H.vandenberg
Michigan
Thomas E.gg
Pho
Jenberg
Europe
Theatre Ticket Notice for Earl and G Man at Strand Dixie
The Hatton Sentinel invites L. V. Kimble to tonight's Strand Theatre program featuring The Earl, They Came By Night, and Border G Man. Double feature includes Dixie Theatre presentations. Details indicate a Western Turnpike location and titles specific to the evening cinema lineup.
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L. V. Kimble
Western Turnpike
Earl
Strand Theatre
Yifey
Border G-Man
So O'Brien
Dixie Theatre
Holt Second to Lose Seat in West Virginia Primary
Washington May 16 The retirement of Senator Holt Democrat West Virginia after failing to win renomination marks a setback for the New Dealers Known as the baby senator he waited to take office in 1935 Holt has been a vocal critic of Roosevelt policies He opposed reforms and other measures before losing to Harley Kil by Tuesday’s primary results continued on page five
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Holt
D.-W. Va
Congress
Roosevelt
WPA
West Virginia
Harley M. Kil
Judge Watkins Urges Grand Jury Probe of Primary Irregularities
Federal Judge Harry E. Watkins asks the Huntington district court grand jury to investigate alleged primary irregularities. He warns that officials who barter offices are unworthy of the public trust and urges focus on reported Hatch Act violations restricting political activity by federal employees.
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Huntington
Harry E. Watkins
Grand Jury
District Court
Wayne County Constable Slain by Moonshiners
Wayne County May 16. Gunshot wounds killed Constable James Tracy Topping of Dun on as he watched the moonshine still site raided the prior week. Sheriff C L Booton said Topping was ambushed while on duty.
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Wayne
Ames Tracy Topping
Dunon
C. L. Booton
Topping
Mrs Nelle McDade Withdraws From Club Post
Notice states that Mrs Nelle McDade has not accepted the office of Vice President of the Woman's Republican Club and withdraws her membership. She remains a strenuous Republican and will aid the party as she can.
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Nelle McDade
Woman's Republican Club
Dispute Over Pistol Causes Death Of Man In Huntington
In Huntington on May 18 Troy Terry, 24, was shot to death in a dispute over possession of a gun. A bystander, Clarence Jarrell, sustained a minor injury. Patrolman Cecil Hagley reported Eugene Harmon, 54, who hosted the incident, was detained for questioning.
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Huntington
Troy Terry
Clarence Jarrell
Cecil
Hagley
Eugene Harmon
Dewey Backer Wins in State
West Virginia's 16 delegates to the upcoming party conventions may diverge sharply in views as four successful delegates at large emerge. Only Senator M M Neely publicly backs a third Roosevelt term, while the others aim for a neutral Chicago delegation.
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Charleston
West Virginia
M M. Neely
Roosevelt
Dewey
Chicago
Kump Thanks Aiders After West Virginia Senate Bid Loss
ELKINS May 16 Former Gov H G Kump defeated in the Democratic primary for the U S Senate publicly vowed support for the party’s chosen outcome. He thanked supporters and said he would help Democrats pursue the voters’ expressed will while conceding misjudgment of West Virginia’s notion of good government.
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Elkins
H. G. Kump
United States
West Virginia
Steel Becomes Senior Warden of Commandery
Charleston May 16 Edward V King of Charleston was elevated to grand commander of West Virginia Knights Templar at the 66th conclave succeeding E H Bitner of Martinsburg. Others moving up were E A Leonard Bluefield deputy grand commander J W Carte Clarksburg grand generalissimo Milton W Stroehman Parkersburg grand captain general and Charles W Steel Grafton grand senior warden.
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Charleston
Edward V. King
West Virginia
Knights Templar
E. H. Bitner
Martinsburg
E. A. Leonard
Bluefield
J. W. Carte
Clarksburg
Milton W. Stroehman
Parkersburg
Charles W. Steel
Grafton
Nazi Forces Attack Along Broad Front
German forces launched a major push along a 1104 mile front from Antwerp to Sedan on the seventh day of their drive. The high command claimed gains across Belgium into Namur and southwest of Namur crossed the Meuse, repelling French counterattacks as Allied lines supposedly accepted the retreat.
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Berlin
Antwerp
Sedan
Netherlands
Zeeland
Belgium
France
High Command
Namur
Bedan
Meuse
American Graves in France Hit by Bombs
Paris officials report the Meuse Argonne American cemetery at Romagne in Eastern France was bombed yesterday. The site spans 136 acres and contains about 15 000 graves. American authorities said they had not been informed of the bombardment.
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Paris
Romagne
France
Europe
Unsettled Conditions Cited As Need For Funds
Washington May 16 Rep Cannon asserted that unsettled domestic conditions require maintaining relief funding. He warned curtailing the WPA would cut employed workers from 2,000,000 to 1,300,000, risking 790,000 job losses. He urged approval of 975 million dollars for eight months to meet needs.
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Washington
Cannon
D.-Mo
House
Congress
Roosevelt
America
Primary upheaval shifts fortunes in 1940 party races
In a startling 1940 primary Republicans cheered a big win by M. M. Neely who defeated State Chairman A. Carl Andrews by over 49 000 votes. Democratic hopefuls Holt and the gubernatorial nominee rallied their party while urging unity. May 16 Charleston coverage notes Tom Sweeney led in Wheeling as Dewnoti MoydeD and Dawson City figures posted solid margins.
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Statehouse
Democratic Party
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Bostie
Dewnoti
Moyded
Daweist
The
Homines
Governoar
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
Sweeney
Death-Dealing Bomb Test Postponed in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen Maryland May 16 inventor Lester P Barlow postponed a test of his liquid oxygen carbon bomb after being ordered to deliver a 1000 pound sack of his glimite and much oxygen evaporated. He left scenes before committee members and authorities arrived and later said there was a mistake.
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Aberdeen
Lester P. Barlow
Barlow
Congressional
Former Kaiser Wilhelm II Safe at Dutch Refuge
Berlin reports former Kaiser Wilhelm II is safe and unharmed at Doorn in the Netherlands. General Wilhelm Van Dommes, administrator of Hohenzollern properties, says the 81 year old monarch plans to remain at his retreat after fleeing the last days of World War I. The German army diverted toward Utrecht to avoid Doorn.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Doorn
Netherlands
Wilhelm van Dommes
Hohenzollern
Holland
Utrecht
Americans Urged to Leave Italy at Once
Rome dispatch reports American diplomatic officials urge U.S. citizens in Italy to depart as soon as feasible. The Rome consulate circulated a directive from the embassy advising residents in its district to return to the United States at the earliest opportunity. It is understood that other Italian consulates issued the same guidance following a message from Ambassador William Phillips quoting President Roosevelt.
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United States
Italy
Ing
William Phillips
Roccivelti
Americans warned Geneva consulate urges swift exit in war scenario
The American consulate in Geneva Switzerland warned Americans not prepared to stay in Switzerland if the United States enters a war to leave the country as quickly as possible. The advisory was issued on May 16 and emphasized rapid departure to avoid danger.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Battle Over Meuse Front Dashes Through Northern France
Thousands of warplanes and tanks clash along the Meuse front in an unprecedented movement battle. High command withholds details as armored units pivot from Namur to Sedan in northern France, creating a general melee and bold rear attacks.
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Paris
Meuse
Namur
Sedan
France
Yugoslavia Cabinet Reviews Mobilization Plans
Yugoslav cabinet met to review war ministry plans for general mobilization. Army strength remains about 700,000 with additional reservists called. a Voelkischer Beobachter issue arrived criticizing Yugoslav press over alleged fifth column activity by Germans.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
War Ministry
Voelkischer Boebachter
Adolf Hitler
New Welch West Virginia Radio Station Approved
The McDowell Service Company received authorization from the Federal Communications Commission to construct a new radio station in Welch West Virginia. The station will operate on 1310 kilocycles with 250 watts unlimited time."
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Washington
Welch
W. Va
McDowell Service Company
Federal ‘Communications Commission
Doom Slayer to Be Hanged in Buckhannon
Buckhannon May 16 a 28 year old ex convict Bizentine Hartman was sentenced to be hanged for the slaying of Deputy Sheriff Wilbur Hey Grubb who was summoned to the Hartman home on April 14 after a complaint Hartman’s mother was beaten Judge John F Brown presided after Hartman pleaded guilty to murder in a proceeding continued from earlier pages.
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Bizentine Hartman
John F. Brown
Wham Hartman
Greece to Enter War in Albania Frontiers
Greece moves reinforcements today to the mountainous frontier facing Italian-occupied Albania across the Adriatic from the Italian heel. The article notes Allied and Italian rivalry for eastern Mediterranean positions and cites insecure communications from Athens as a factor.
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Greece
Albania
Adriatic
Mediterranean
Honest People Thanked By Senator Rush Holt
Senator Rush Holt thanks supporters in West Virginia noting they are honest people without orders. He called the campaign phase challenging and expressed appreciation for the confidence shown in him and his team.
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Senator Rush Holt
Wes
Asraid
West Virginia
Strike of West Coast Bus Drivers Hits Pacific Greyhound
San Francisco May 16 The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen called a strike of bus drivers in seven states against Pacific Greyhound lines over union jurisdiction with company officials vowing schedules would be maintained. Picket lines formed near Greyhound offices as drivers began walking out following Greyhound’s refusal to recognize a railway union ruling designating trainmen as bargaining agent.
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Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Pacific Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
P. W. Coyle
Independent Union
American Ig Missing In France Bomb Ambulance
Paris May 16 An American ambulance driver Lawrence A Jump of Nantucket Mass attached to the French army head of the volunteer unit announced the disappearance as a bomb exploded near an ambulance in the field.
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Paris
Lawrence A. Jump
Nantucket
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Frontline Push Across Belgium and France In 600000-Strong Clash
Allied forces mounted a rapid, mechanized assault along the 110 mile front from Antwerp to Sedan. French Premier Paul Reynaud urged steadfast resolve as British and Allied units breached Belgian lines and pressed toward the Meuse. The battle involved about 600000 troops with heavy fighting around northern France and southern Belgium as Mussolini sought to limit the war's spread.
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