Ward Swank Wins Re Election by Large Margin in Denton
Mayor Ward Swank, Democrat, was re elected by nearly four to one, with four Democrats winning West Side council seats. George W. Taliaferro will be the only Republican on the new council, taking office Sept. 1.
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Ward Swank
Swank
John W Morrison
Morris Spiro
Taliaferro
George W. Taliaferro
Laurence Loewner
Robert A. Hivick
F. Wilmer Coffman
William N. Lineweaver
Denton
Summers
Webster
Bernard T. Denton
James
Raymond J. Webster
West Side
Loewner
M. A. Layman
Hivick
Roosevelt pushes aid to Allies as Congress speeds defense bill
President Roosevelt endorses the stop Hitler now movement and rushes military supplies to the Allies. The Senate approves disposal of surplus WWI guns to aid Allied armies as defense funding reaches over 5.02 billion dollars. The President notes the ad written by Robert E. Sherwood and comments on its impact.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Committee
America
Hitler
Flanders
Robert E. Sherwood
Abe Lincoln
Ilinois
Finland
Mr. Roosevelt
Weather Summary From Yesterday
Yesterday recorded a high of 80 and a low of 67 degrees with 0.00 inches of rain. Compared to last year, the high was 82 and the low 63 with no rainfall. Sunrise occurred at 4 03 and sunset at 7 29.
Advertising Discount Deadlines For May Insertions
The Daily News- Record states a ten percent discount for display and render ads placed in May. Payment must be on or before June 15 and all past accounts must be paid in full.
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The
Daily News- Record
Bihold
Envoy Returns From Berlin as New York Arrival Noted
America's charge d affaires Alexander C. Kirk arrives in New York by Clipper plane after a Berlin mission and immediately departs for Washington to report to President Roosevelt on the war situation while claiming a vacation.
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Berlin
America
Alexander C. Kirk
New York
Washington
Roosevelt
Five Mayors Re-Elected in Rockingham County
Five of Rockingham County's seven towns re-elected mayors in mostly two to four candidate races. Timberville and Grottoes elected new mayors, Bowers winning Timberville by one vote and Erdman taking Grottoes. Other incumbents L. H. Bruce and J. P. Harpine won reelection, while several towns kept their leaders without opposition.
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Rockingham
Timberville
Grottoes
B. B. Bowers
Bowers
L. C. Erdman
B. E. Douglas
G. G. Turner
W. A. Leap
L. H. Bruce
Magents
Elkton
Ralph Babbington
W. A. McComb
J. R. Early
J. P. Harpine
R. S. Bowers
Norma Good
A. Shutters
War Dept Aids Allies With Surplus Munitions Deal
The War Department and U S Steel Export Co announced a deal sending 37.6 million dollars of surplus munitions, equipment and ordnance to the Allies. The transfer is to be conducted via United States Steel Corp with no profit to the export subsidiary, aligning with President Roosevelt's pledge of full material aid.
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War Department
U. S. Steel Export Co
United States Steel Corp
Roosevelt
Steel Corporation
Washington
U. S
Don't Let Emotions Carry Us Into War Says Senator Byrd
In a Benedic tine High School graduation address in Richmond on June 11 Senator Harry Byrd urged Americans not to let emotions push the nation into war while stressing the need to prepare defenses. He called air defense woefully deficient and said the navy and army must be strengthened to deter aggression.
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Senator Byrd
Richmond
Harry Byrd
D-Va
Atlantic
Pacific
Benedictine High School
Geneva Bombed by Italian Plane Killing 1 and Wounding 6
An Italian air raid near Geneva caused fatalities and injuries in the Carouge suburb, a residential area near the French fort on Saleva Rock. French and Swiss anti aircraft fire engaged the intruder as bombs fell for about 35 minutes before an all clear.
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League of Nations
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Saleva Rock
Champel
France
Switzerland
Saléva
House Passes Defense Taxes in Swift Vote
The House approved a defense financing bill by 396 to 6, raising taxes by 1.0046 billion dollars per year and lifting the federal debt ceiling from 45 to 49 billion. Six Republicans opposed: Crawford, Thill, Walcott, Alexander, Thorkelson, and Marcantonio. Morgenthau to explain the measure to the Senate finance committee. Senate approval anticipated next week.
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House
Crawford
R-Mich
Thill
R-Wis
Walcott
Alexander
Rminn
Thorkelson
R-Mont
Marcantonio
Al-Ny
Morgenthau
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
U S Ship Halts Submarines At Sea In Dawn Showdown
aboard the U S Washington at sea on June 11 Captain Harry Manning faced two submarine threats. He kept the liner safe by bold maneuvers and fast steam, declaring the ship and crew as American while outmaneuvering each threat.
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U. S. Washington
United States
Harry Manning
Manning
Washington
Capt. Manning
Professional Notice From Office Absence
A notice states the office will be absent until Monday June 17. It is signed by Dr Charles EB and mentions Conrad.
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Charles Eb, Conrad
Ite
Britain Attacks Libyan Italian Airfields and Malta Raids
British air force hits desert airdromes in Italian Libya and Eritrea, backed by seven Italian raids on Malta. The navy seizes Italian ships and authorities round up 25,000 Italians in Britain after unrest, as long range bombers strike targets near Asmara and the Suez area.
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Britain
Libya
Eritrea
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Red Sea
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Abya
Italy
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Suez Canal
Asmara
East Africa
British War Office
Sicily
Gibraltar
Africa
Scotland Yard
Virginia Delegation Urges Congress Kept In Session
The Virginia House members approve the administration’s foreign policy and urge Congress to stay in session during the national emergency. Delegation signees include Woodrum Bland Smith Flannagan Robertson Satterfield Darden Burch and Drevwry. Bland notes possible recesses after major legislative work.
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House
Virginia
Congress
Up House of Representatives
Woodrum
Bland
Smith
Flannagan
Robertson
Satterfield
Darden
Burch
Drevwry
Office Schedule Notes From June 15 On
A brief note states Y will not be in the office until June 15. It mentions Dr Chas and FE Watson and Brosdwey in connection with the schedule.
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Chas
FE. Watson, Brosdwey. Ite
Italy strikes first blows of war as Il Duce assumes command
Italy launches secret attacks as Mussolini takes field and Badoglio named chief of the general staff. Royal and fascist leaders move toward fronts with troops crossing near the French border. Reports cite raids on Malta and Corsica while actions abroad test Mediterranean lines.
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Malta
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Tunis
Corsica
Italian
Libya
Eritrea
Truce
Fen
East
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Mediterranean
Duce
Vittorio Emanuel
Edda Ciano
Ciano
Athens
Sicily
New York
Mussolini
Pietro Badogno
Hindenburg
Germangain on Marne prompts Paris threat claim
Nazi reports say the German army drove toward Paris along the Marne in a massive enveloping advance. They claim 400000 to 500000 French casualties or prisoners, air and bridge-busting moves, and say Paris is immediately threatened as they vow complete destruction of the French army with Italian forces.
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Marne
Paris
Germany
Seine
Flanders
Mayne
Lower
Oise
France
Roosevelt
Italy
Beg Lawn Party at Pleasant Grove U B Church
Community event at Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church between Burketown and Mt Crawford on June 18 offers plenty of eats and music with local attendance likely, details listed for neighbors and visitors.
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Pieasant Grove U. B. Church
Burketown
Mt. Crawford
Turkey Calls Up Hundreds of Thousands in War Mobilization
Turkey summoned about 200000 reservists and officers to military barracks to join 350000 already under arms as officials awaited word on Soviet attitude. If Stalin stays out, Turkey may enter the war with the Allies. otherwise it would remain quiet.
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Ankara
Turkey
Russia
Josef Stalin
Italy
Germany
Inonn
National Assembly
Britain
France
Rome Experiences First Air Raid Alarm in War News
Rome, June 12. The ancient capital endured its first air raid alarm and blackout early today. It remained unclear if enemy planes actually visited. Italy, now allied with Germany, moved secretly in its belligerency while awaiting its first war communique due last night but delayed.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Britain
France
Lawn Par at Mayland Christian Church
A lawn par event is planned at Mayland Christian Church on Saturday June 13 2021 with community gathering and activities. Organizers invite residents to join and support church outreach programs.
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Lawn
Mayland Christian Church
Paris Front Holds as Germans Fight to Cross Seine
French central army units hold behind the Marne as German forces press along the Seine between Rouen and Vernon. Heavy smoke barrages, rain, and storms slow the German advance while French counterattacks claim gains south of Attigny and along the Aisne Meuse front. Paris remains in a blacked out city as Tours becomes the government center with Ambassador Bullitt remaining in place.
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Vesle
Ardre
Champagne
Retourne
Aisne
Rethel
Marne
Forte- Milon
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Seine
Alpine
Italy
Tours
France
Tunis
Malta
Corsica
Loire River
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