Opposition Hot On Giving Navy Ships To Allies
The United States warned Germany and Italy to stop transferring possessions in the Western Hemisphere to non American powers. Secretary Hull sent notes to Berlin and Rome opposing such transfers and called for a united front of 21 American republics for military and economic defense. A proposed plan would manage Latin American exports via a United States financed corporation to bolster hemisphere prosperity against the Nazi barter system.
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Italy
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
France
State Department
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Berlin
Rome
Monro
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Tonsiteraion
Minner House
Amendmenta
Confermnes
Welles
Tha
Honasyah
Pia
Uuanced Corporation
Russia Deploys Troops to German Frontiers Across Europe
Bucharest reports say a large contingent of Russian troops is being moved from the Bessarabian frontier with Romania toward the German Russian border. Units concentrate near the frontier facing Poland opposite Blovakle. German motorized units reportedly move to East Prussia opposite Finland. Unconfirmed German troop movements in East Prussia echo Baltic-state reports.
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Bessara
Bian
Rumania
Russian Poland
Blovakle
East Prussia
Russia
Baltin States
Nazi Firms Ready To Accept Orders From Brazil
Tio de Janeiro reports that German firms offered to accept orders for September delivery in Brazil. The dispatch suggests optimism that the war may end by then. Similar offers were noted in Argentina Chile and Peru.
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Austnesschelen
Brasil
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Excess Profits Tax Approved By Senate in Defense Bill
The Senate approved the defense revenue bill with an excess profits tax aimed at raising between 500 and 508 billion annually and a war emergency tax on profits. The measure also includes heavy wartime tax provisions and automatic effectiveness upon a congressional declaration of war, per Senator Connally.
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Senate
Hugo Sum
Connally
Tex
Veteran Lewistown Photographer Dies in Winnett
Lewistown photographer Claude Branch, 89, shot himself in his Winnett home this morning after 25 years in town. Sheriff Moore said the body was found by neighbors around 2 pm with a .12 caliber revolver nearby and a bullet in his right temple. Branch, unmarried, had a brother and was en route to Pontville, Iowa, per a message.
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Sherrif Olle Moora
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Moore
Pontville
Yowa
Lewis Attacks Compulsory Service Plan At Convention
John St Lewis blasted President Roosevelt’s compulsory national service as a “fantastic suggestion” drawing applause from Republican resolutions committee. Speakers including William Green and others pressed for a war readiness plank as convention crowds gathered, while manufacturers warned labor unrest could hinder employment.
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Philadelphia
John St. Lewis
Moosevelt
U.I.0
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Association of Manufactuers
Ther Dellers
Green
A. PF
Manufacturers’ Association
Battle of England Flares Across East Coast Air War Totals Rise
London reports heavy German air raids with six civilians killed and about sixty injured overnight. Royal Air Force fighters engage in continuous combat, shooting down several German aircraft as air raid sirens echo from the southeast to the northwest. Civil defense crews man stations until dawn, signaling a respite after another brutal night.
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Air O Ministry
Ministry of Home Security
England
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Court
Acatland
Germany
Aptiaircraft Runa
Hoyt Ot Jonst
Eheltora
Civil Defense Unity
Flying Program At Carroll Is Well Under Way
Carroll college hosts a Civil Aeronautics Authority flying program with three ground classes finished and five alternates filed as flight instruction begins. Some 260 students have been accepted for night retraining, listing names of entrants and alternates, with women alternates named. Authorities note many drop out early unless they show definite promise of becoming competent cadets.
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Carroll College
W. F. Bartholome
J. A. Borheret
L. Caning
Lucilie Mamond
L.S. Foot
Retty Gunn
German mechanized forges near Lyon reported
Geneva dispatch cites NBC broadcast claiming German forces reached within 20 miles of Lyon after advancing down the Ain valley. Reports suggest possible French defense by fresh troops. Lyon, a major manufacturing city with about 570,000 residents, faces evolving battlefield pressures.
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Switzerland
Ain Valley
Ules
Lyon
NBC
Margellie
Mediterranean
Garylgona
Rasel
Nazi Bombers Hit Bordeaux Killing and Wounding Many
Reports from Bordeaux say German bombers attacked the provisional French capital, causing numerous deaths and injuries. The city, normally home to about 260000, was crowded with refugees as planes swept low and bombs exploded over streets and important buildings. Journalists in the city reported hearing air raids and taking refuge as the attack unfolded. Page 3 reference indicates continuation and official notes.
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Aordeaux
Bordeaux
Garman
Bankhead Likely To Be Keynoter For Democrats
Chicago dispatch reports Speaker Bankhead is seen as the leading candidate for keynote at the Democratic National Convention. Jomey A Farley and President Roosevelt back his selection as temporary chair and keynote speaker, with committee members set to meet to finalize arrangements.
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Roosevelt
Farley
Rep. Bankhead Uo
Frank Holmes Named Head Of County Commissioners
Havre, June 19. Frank J. Nolmen of Harlowton, a 26 year Wheatland county commissioner, elected president of the Montana County Commissioners association for the coming year. N. W. Edwards of Choteau named vice president Fr. McCarthy of Hardin reelected secretary treasurer. Helena chosen as meeting place. Governor Roy E. Ayers urged balanced budget and conservation, warning of new federal obligations and stressing state credit to meet future needs.
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Wheatland
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Choteau
Fr. McCarthy
Hardin
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Messing
Odherstates
Roy BE. Ayers
Miiatona
Ayers
France Faces Axis Peace Terms as Leaders Seek Algiers
Paris and Washington warned that Germany and Italy would not be allowed to seize British or French territories in the Americas. In Bordeaux reports remote that Lebrun and other leaders may move to Algiers to preserve a fighting government. Petain’s term scope was said to be known, with possible North African fallback to blunt Axis gains.
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Tenite Mansolini
Adolf Hitler
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Lebrun
Algiers
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Julez Jeanneney
Henri Philippe Petain
NBC
General Hintelger
You Boudoula
Leon Noel
Sis
Fromm
Drit‘aia
Italian
Libya
Armina
Forces of France Return to Face German Battle
Forces of France sweep back from Africa to renew battle with German forces. Report from Geunro states French planes and troops regroup at the Mediterranean as British fleet contends in the Holy region to check German advances near the Awhsa border.
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Africa
Geunro
Awhsa
North Africa
Mediterranean
Nazis claim French army routed in decisive victory
Berlin reports a massive German advance as French forces retreat in rout. Cherbourg, Nancy, and Rennes fall, severing Allied supply lines and signaling a major step in the German drive against Britain. The propaganda notes secrecy around the nature of the fighting and frames the win as a pivotal, war turning moment.
City Street Projects May Start Today Amid Large Works
Veluna's 177000 project for citywide paving and alley improvements may begin this morning or tomorrow, city engineer Andy Richardson said. Government share 97852, owner's share 76510, with 21514 rentals for city equipment. and materials balance. First paving will finish Broadway oiling, 30 to 40 workers on walks. Sewer and sidewalk crews of ten each to start later. sewer work may not organize until duty. Belfast troops amid clashes. fall street corners in Belfast tonight show heightened security.
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Andy Hichardson
Tontagit
Natta
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Ha Broadway
Baprivon Avenue
Belfast
Northern Island
Uor
Sol
Japanese Groups Urge Occupation of French Areas
Tokyo reports factions in Inganena government eyeing a protectorate stance in Indo China amid French position turmoil. Berlin Rome Tokyo are urged to discuss concerns as Germany reiterates not seeking return of Japan’s mandated islands including Thean, Marshalls, and Marianas, under the Versailles treaty.
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Inganena
Asia
Waa
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Indochime
Jthn
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Japan
Tslanda
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Equator
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Marshalls
Saraiiney
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Vergalllea
Walsh assails Navy over profits and ship sales to Britain
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts criticizes the Navy for seeking a 19 percent profit guarantee on a $1 billion shipbuilding program and for a controversial release of 20 ships to Britain. He cites the Vinson-Trammell act limits and calls for scrutiny of the closed-session briefing by Rear Admiral Robinson.
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