Germans Drive Toward Channel in World War II Update
Berlin reports the German advance pressing Allied forces on the northern flank as Belgian and French lines retreat between Valenciennes and Maubeuge. Liege fort system fallen, Nassir fort near loss, with heavy Allied casualties. German forces claim to hold Liege and Namur while pursuing across the Dendre and upper Scheldt rivers toward Antwerp.
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Brussels
Scheldt
Antwerp
Allied pincers form to trap Nazis near Valenciennes
In Babel Switzerland on May 20 General Maxine Weygand, newly named Allied generalissimo, is shaping a counter-offensive from Valenciennes and Rethel with a strong British Belgian thrust aided by French units. Massed forces are reported in Valenciennes and Rheims Rethel areas along the Aisne.
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Switzerland
Maxine Weygand
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Rethel
Rheims Am Rethel
Aisne River
Theatre Tickets At Strand Of Dixie Mentioned
The Grafton Sentinel notes upcoming film showings at the Dixie theatre read as Strange Cargo with Clark Gable and Joan Crawford and Primrose, featuring Ginger Rogers and Joel McCrea. Vertification may be required for ticket access.
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Strand of Dixie
Grafton Sentinel
Rails Seeking Further Cuts In State Utility Valuation
Charleston May 20 Board of Public Works opened hearings to gather facts and figures to base the valuation of all operating utilities for taxation. West Virginia Road Association, representing most railroads in the state, was to appear. Historically the association seeks reductions for its members, with Baltimore and Ohio noted as exception. Continued on page five.
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Board of Public Works
West Viroad Association
Baltimore
Ohio
Sweden Refuses Germany Transit of Nazi Troops
Stockholm May 20 reports from well informed circles say Sweden has made clear to Germany it cannot permit transit of Nazi troops and supplies across the country to aid lift the siege of Narvik. Officials denied rumors of formal transit demands and noted rumors of a rapid German withdrawal from Narvik amid incoming reinforcements.
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Germany
Narvik
Scene of Disaster Had Top Ranking For Safety
Charleston May 20 The Josep A Holmes Safety association has cited the Bartley No 1 mine where 91 men died in a blast January 10 for extraordinary achievements in mine safety and accident prevention. Ponti Creek Pocahontas Coals operation was ranked on the safety roll for a record from October 4 1935 to July 1 1939 producing 1 178 307 tons of coal without a fatal accident.
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Britain Seizes Firearm Rights From Foreign Aliens
London May 20. Great Britain deprived all aliens of the right to possess firearms as a precaution against a fifth column of German sympathizers. The order applies to aliens of all nationalities in the United Kingdom, who must surrender such possessions to the police immediately.
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London
United Kingdom
Court upholds Coal Act provisions in 1937 price stabilizing plan
Washington May 20 The 1937 national bituminous coal act to stabilize the industry by fixing minimum prices and regulating marketing was held constitutional today by the Supreme Court Justice Douglas The decision affirmed a verdict in favor of the legislation by a three judge Federal District Court at Little Rock Ark Reynolds In Dissist The fixing of prices and prohibition of unfair trade practices are sustained
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Supreme Court
Douglas
Federal District’ Court
Little Rock
Ark
M ‘Reynolds
Legion Wants Names of Communists Published
An American Legion official seeks public release of the names of signers on a Communist ballot petition. Commander C. G. Dawson plans pamphlets listing signers for distribution to Legion posts, public safety departments, and law enforcement to spotlight individuals regarded as alien elements in society.
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Department of Public Safety
Roosevelt Is Cinch To Run For President
Roosevelt appears set to secure the Republican nomination as delegates near completion with about 964 of 1000 chosen and no candidate yet guaranteed a first ballot win. The war in Europe and unity behind the defense program shape the convention outlook.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lower Plane Insurance Rates Sought By Pilots
A drive to reduce aircraft insurance rates led by the Sportsmen's Pilot association gathered amateur flyers at White Sulphur Springs. Pilots from Canada joined and called for deregulation to clarify coverage boundaries. Cass Hough of Detroit said foreign insurers offered lower premiums than domestic agents. The group chose St Jovite Canada for the summer clip and listed Wayne County Airport Detroit as the rendezvous for the final leg. J D Burham of Paoli PA is cruise chairman.
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Sportsmen's Pilot Association
Canada
Cass’ Hough
Detroit
St. Jovite
Wayne County
J. D. Burham
Paoli
London Describes Front Conditions As Grim Inwar Update
A British spokesman described front conditions as pretty grim with no real improvement and asserted that the aggressor, Germany, remains efficient and ruthless. The base of the bulge into northern France widened slightly, four escorts were lost or damaged, and raids continued on enemy communications lines in Belgium and western Germany.
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Germany
Defeated Senator Plans To File Recount Demand
PARKERSBURG May 20 Former State Senator A C Herold of Braxton county said he is considering asking a recount of the Democratic nomination vote for state senate in the third district. Official tabulations from six counties show He rold lost to incumbent Senator Dan B Fleming by 81 votes 6718 for Fleming 6637 for Herold.
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Braxton County
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Dan B. Fleming
St. Marys
Fleming
Destroyer Whitley Damaged by Nazi Bombs Beached
London reported the destroyer Whitley damaged by bombs and beached after an attack. The admiralty said four casualties occurred and next of kin were informed. Whitley, 1,090 tons, launched 1918, re-armed 1938 39 as an escort ship with about 130 crew.
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Mass German Bombing Strikes Rotterdam Invasion
Paris reports German bombers in a mass air raid on Rotterdam, Netherlands, causing extensive casualties and widespread destruction. The legation says over 100000 residents are affected as the city suffers severe damage and much of its infrastructure is ruined.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
Legation
Lees Baraciinae
Bloody battle near St Quentin as Germans press westward
Paris dispatch reports that German forces seized a bloody battleground northeast of Paris at St Quentin, with heavy attacks east of Cambrai and across the Aisne near Rethel. French authorities acknowledge German advances and risk of a continued push toward coastal ports, as Allied lines retreat in Belgium.
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War Ministry
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CoEame
Aisne
Rethel
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Threat After German Drive Eases Paris Fear
Five German mechanised divisions with about 60,000 men crossed the northern French plains toward the English Channel, in a move seen as easing the threat to Paris. The reported objective was to split French defenses around Paris from the Allied forces.
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Paris
Lindbergh Urges End to Hysteria in Radio Address
Col Charles A Lindbergh told Americans to stop quarreling over foreign affairs and defend the nation by avoiding meddling abroad. He warned that invasion fears would persist if the public fuels unrest with foreign entanglements. The message aired on a national radio broadcast and was continued on page four.
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America
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Truck Mine Operators Meet in Clarksburg
Washington dispatch notes operators will meet in Clarksburg to discuss problems facing mine operators in West Virginia. Dan H. Wheeler, acting head of the division, says the conference would address marketing issues after minimum prices take effect. Representatives from the division's marketing and legal departments would attend.
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Washington
Clarksuurs
W. Va
Bituminaliseum
Dan H. Wheeler
Plane firms will expand war plane production drive
Washington May 20 The government pressed a quick step up in American war plane output to rush Allied orders and enlarge U.S. air forces. More than 40 aviation companies met with Army Navy and Treasury officials to discuss a 50 000 plane program as Col. Charles A Lindbergh denounced panic and warned the nation faces danger amid rising tensions.
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Washington
Amy
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Treasury
Judge Sharp Campaign Spending Reported In Second District
Charleston May 20 UP Judge Bummers H Sharp of Makinton won the Republican nomination for Congress in the second district and filed with the secretary of state that his campaign cost 107.30 dollars. Zack D. Sisson of Northfork, seeking the Democratic nomination for state senate in the sixth district, reported expenditures of 131.29 dollars.
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Bummers H Sharp
Makinton
Republica
Congress
State Belt
Zack D. Sisson
Northfork
State Senate
Wife of Coach Burned Seriously By Lightning
KINGWOOD May 20 Lighting struck and burned Mrs Pred Carroll wife of the Masontown High School coach while she visited Eshawood last night Her ail was reported as Further details were not immediately available and the incident is under local investigation
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Pred Carroll
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Austin and Ball Die in Maryland Plane Crash
Two Grafton men, Austin 21 and Vernon Ball, killed when Austin’s small plane crashed near a field in Md after engine failure. Ball died shortly after. both victims suffered fatal head injuries as the craft nosedived, witnesses report the accident occurred just before 8 this morning.
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Sequel teased for adults to read tomorrow
A brief note hints at a sequel aimed at adult readers, with preparations underway for a release or event tomorrow. The message signals heightened anticipation among fans and publishers.
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