Allied Forces Hard-Pressed as Paris Faces Invasion
Paris admitted a Teutonic advance driving into Préfich territory near Rethel, creating a pocket north of the city while Allied lines held in places. German sources claimed retreat along the Antwerp to Sedan line, as Paris imposed military control to manage escalating crisis and mobilize mechanized forces.
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Blitz Troops Mass Near Balkans On Frontie r
Reports from Budapest say Germany massed whole divisions of blitz troops on the Slovak frontier toward Romania. Unconfirmed notes from Vienna credit near certainty of a lightning march through Hungary. Observers warn of possible drive on Romanian oil fields to sustain western war effort.
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Landon Plans to Meet Taft in Oregon Primary
The Associated Press reports a key pre convention delegate test in Oregon as Roosevelt and Garner seek support for 10 convention votes. McNary runs unopposed as favorite son in Idaho, amid a fourth primary battle between Roosevelt administration backers and supporters of nominating the Texan.
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Garner
Oregon
Charles L. McNary
Idaho
Wise
Huge Emergency Relief Fund Voted By Solons
Harrisburg May 17 The legislature in a special session approved an emergency 71.85 million dollar relief fund to replenish Pennsylvania relief treasuries. The Republican controlled senate and house adjourned after authorizing transfers from state funds to fund relief through January next year.
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Arthur H. James
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Herschel H Rose Plans To Run For Judgeship
Fairmont May 17 Herschel H Rose a Fairmont attorney said he would seek nomination for the state supreme court at the Democratic judicial convention. Rose argued the vacancy could properly be filled by a new candidate from the northern part of West Virginia while noting terms expire this year in Clarksburg.
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Herschel
H. Rose
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Yomnor
Clarksburg
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WPA Measure Set to Pass in Washington May 11
Rep Woodrum of Virginia proposes a sweeping revamp of federal relief, arguing current programs risk national economic disaster. He backs a conciliatory stance toward business and a public works emphasis funded by half of relief money, built by the lowest bidder.
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Woodrum
D.-Va
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Busi‘ness
Taft Supporters Pleased By Vote In West Virginia
West Virginia primary results pleased Taft backers as three of four delegates-at-large were chosen from the uninstructed slate and one from a Dewey pledged candidate. The Dies committee seeks to review 8264 petition signatures for a Communist party ballot line, potentially photostated copies, amid Democratic warnings to keep petitioners from voting in the primary. Oscar Wheeler of Beckley is named as the Communist candidate for governor on the petition.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
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Dies Committee
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O'Brien
Oscar Wheeler
Beckley
Warder thanks voters for primary support in election
Francis L Warder expresses gratitude to voters for considering his candidacy in the primary and pledges to continue serving as prosecuting storney if elected in November, asking for continued support and trust.
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Storney
Congress cuts red tape to speed defense program
May 11 bulletin reports President Roosevelt proposing recommissioning WWI destroyers not yet in service. Congress, rallying for defense funding, slashed bureaucratic delays to accelerate Roosevelt's 1.182 billion national preparedness plan. Both houses supported rapid passage, aligning with New Deal urgency to meet wartime needs.
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Houses
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Mir. Roostvelt
Market slips after tentative rally on trading nerves
New York May 17. The stock market again showed nervous trading as follow-through on yesterday's rally failed. Aircraft and steel shares led early gains but quickly retreated amid heavy offerings. The tape turned sluggish with scattered recoveries and a later skid as buyers faded. Losses ranged from 1 to over 6 points.
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Andrews and Neely clash in Democratic governor race
In Charleston on May 17 two Democratic front runners eyed a June conference in Parkersburg to quell party strife. Bee chairman R. Carl Andrews and Senator Neely exchanged telegrams signaling an attempted armistice as Republican D Boone Dawson pressed an aggressive campaign plan.
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MM. Neely
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Bluefield
American citizens urged to leave Great Britain
The United States embassy in London on instructions from Washington advised Americans in Great Britain to return home if possible. American ships will meet them on the west coast of Ireland. Many Americans sought passage at the embassy, with about 3,500 still in the United Kingdom, more than half in London.
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British Children To Be Moved From London To Wales
British authorities announce that children evacuated from London to Suffolk will be moved again on Sunday to Wales in western Britain. The order affects thousands taken from London at the start of the war to shield them from air raids.
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Britain
Wilhelmina Narrow Escape On Ship From Holland
London May 17 A destroyer carrying Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to England had a narrow escape when a German magnetic mine dropped 40 yards ahead exploded with great force yet the vessel swerved and remained unscathed. A British Navy review notes warships carried gold diamonds securities and royal refugees including Crown Princess Juliana from the campaign sparked by Germany’s invasion of Belgium and Holland.
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Numbers Racket Branded Bad By Pittsburgh Judge
Pittsburgh May 17 Judge William H McNaugher declared the numbers lottery condition abhorrent to good citizenship and upheld District Attorney Andrew T Park in requiring bonds of 10000 for defendants accused of writing numbers. Park argued bonds deter higher ups and help break the racket.
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Pittsburgh
William H. McNaugher
Andrew T. Park
Park
German Bombing Planes Do Great Damage In Belgium
German Luftwaffe raids in Belgium and parts of France have inflicted massive destruction and loss of life over three days. British Expeditionary Force units clash with Nazi air attacks as Allied positions face ongoing bombardment and disrupted roads and buildings.
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Belgium Government Moves to Ostend in War Dispatch
War bulletins report the Belgian government has moved from Brussels to Ostend on the North Sea coast. The German high command claims an Allied destroyer was sunk and two more vessels hit off Ostend in a raid. Senator Norris remains opposed to entry into the war, predicting the U S will not join the European conflict. An authoritative London source says the Allied military situation is very serious but slightly better than yesterday or Wednesday.
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Germany
Quinwood fire leaves 22 families homeless
In Quinwood West Virginia a blaze halted a drive and damaged a block of homes including 21 frame dwellings and a two story cinder block structure. WW Griffith, Quinwood newsman, said 22 families were left homeless with damage estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars.
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G. Griffith
Hoover backs Roosevelt defense program in bipartisan endorsement
Former President Herbert Hoover, now out of office, urged full support for President Roosevelt’s one billion dollar defense program. He said defense spending should be guided by wartime experience and suggested production be led by a staff of proven industrial leaders, marking a rare nonpartisan stance.
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Herbert Hoover
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Hoover
Belgian Liner Ville De Bruges Beached After Torpedo Attack
The Belgian liner Ville De Bruges formerly the President Harding was beached on Tuesday after an aerial torpedo attack. Crew member James Gibson from Montreal reports 13,869 tons, carrying 64 passengers mostly women, as it left Antwerp for unknown port. The ship had been among eight sold to Societe Maritime Angersolse by the United States.
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United States
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James Gibson
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Societe Martime Angersolse
Germany Obtains Gas In Holland For Machinery
Berlin reports Germany inherited 300000 tons of gasoline in the Netherlands plus an estimated 90000 tons in Amsterdam after May capitulation. Sources say the surplus far exceeds consumption during the five day blitzkrieg, supplying motorized war machinery. In Norway similar gas reserves are noted as inherited.
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Amsterdam
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Many Prisoners Seized By Blitzkrieg Troops
Berlin radio reported 12,000 prisoners captured in fighting southeast of Sedan in northern France, including two generals. An army bulletin said German forces began occupying Zeeland province in the southwestern Netherlands where resistance persisted after the general capitulation.
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