Fresh British Forces Landed In France To Stem German Drive
British reinforcements have landed in France as Narvik and Northern Norway withdrawals continue. Churchill promised maximum support while German tanks reached the Seine. RAF and ground forces pressed the battle with France. home front measures include mass child evacuations from London and volunteer RAF commissions.
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France
Associated Press
London
Narvik
Norway
B.E.F
Winston Churchill
Reynaud
Britain
Charvehill
Churchill
Royal Air Force
England
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force Reserve
Alfred Duff Cooper
Germany
War Office
Ardennes
Belgium
Whitley sues Clover Brand Dairies for $50,000
Roy F. Whitley administrator of Charles E. Terry Jr. estate sues Clover Brand Dairies in Guilford Superior Court claiming Terry, a Chatham Va. fertilizer salesman, was killed when a truck driven by Louis D. Kern kamp of the defendant went at an excessive speed near Reidsville on December 15 1939.
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Greensboro
Roy F. Whitley
Charles E. Terry, Jr
Chatham
Clover Brand Dairies, Inc
Guilford Superior Court
Felix Alley
Terry
Reidsville
Louis D. Kernkamp
Norwegians Capitulate as Allies Rebalance War Effort
Reports from Helsinki say seven Norwegian army planes landed at Petsamo and many troops and civilians crossed the Finnish border. Norwegian resistance ended by June 9 as King Haakon and the government fled to England to keep the Allied cause alive. General Ruge urged continued fight on other fronts while Narvik and northern Norway faced devastation from bombardment.
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Petsamo
Sulmijarvi
Norway
Halvdan Koht
JomTso
Narvik
Otto Ruge
Haakon
England
Dr. Koht
King Haakon
France
Ruge
Theatre Owners Meet at Myrtle Beach Convention
The semi annual convention of theater owners of the Carolinas opened in Myrtle Beach with Ed Kuykendall of Columbus Miss president of the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America on the program. Exhibitors discussed plans dominated by leaders Ray Rowe Harry Buchanan Lyle Wilson William Conn George Pharr Fuller Sams and Henry Berry as the meeting will conclude the next day.
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Myrtle Beach
Ed Kuykendall
Columbus
Miss
Motion Picture Theater Owners of America
Carolinas
Ray Rowe
Burgaw
N. C
Harry Buchanan
Hendersonville
Lyle M. Wilson
Roanoke Rapids
William Conn
Gastonia
Mother of Randolph County Register of Deeds Dies at Home
Mrs Frank Lowdermilk aged about 70 died at her home this afternoon. She is the mother of Miss Iola Lowdermilk Randolph County register of deeds. No funeral plans have been made yet.
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Frank Lowdermilk
Iola Lowdermilk
Randolph County Register of Deeds
Haste Makes Waste Causes Youthful Driver Injury
A Denver patrol officer issued a traffic ticket to a young driver. The youth exited his car after the stop, slipped, and broke his leg. The incident occurred during a “PH punch you in the kisser” exchange and undefined location in Singleton.
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Denver
Singleton
Mussolini frames Italy on war footing and axis ties
Mussolini lauds Italy as a young, progressive force against rich nations and calls for a new era of peace through unity with Germany. He urges neutrality for neighbors while signaling readiness for war as Italy mobilizes, rationing fuel and pulling ships home. General Pershing is shown urging aid to the Allies.
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Italy
Mussolini
Milan
Rome- Berlin
Germany
Europe
Haly
Piazza
Il Duce
Axis
Galezzo Ciano
John J. Pershing
A.E.F
War Department
Washington
Mussolini Speech Sparks Troop Guard at Embassies
Large detachments of troops moved to the British and French embassies and consulates in Rome to guard against possible hostile demonstrations after Premier Mussolini’s awaited speech.
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Rome
Mussolini
Diplomats Leave Rome for Switzerland
The French embassy and consular staff completed preparations to depart Rome for Switzerland. British diplomatic presence in Rome was not immediately disclosed.
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Rome
Switzerland
Our Sea and the Quest for a Great Power Tunisia
The fragment outlines how nations seek influence over Tunisian and North African possessions. It notes propaganda claiming Britain opposes Italy and that Europe’s war pits great powers, urging Italy to prove its status as a rising power.
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Tunisia
Nice
Jibuti
Corsica
France
Britain
Italy
Battle rages near Paris as Nazis push across French front
Paris endures intensified anti aircraft fire while Allied defenses clash with German forces along a 200 mile front from the Channel to the Maginot Line. Paris battle headlines warn of a crucial hour as Weygand vows to hold.
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Bordeaux
Paris
Board of Governors
English Channel
Maginot Line
Argonne
War Ministry
Maxime Weygand
France
Rouen
Pont de L’arche
Gisors
Aisne
Soissons
Tardenois
Vauziers
Champagne
Montdidier
Beauvais
Gen. Weygand
United States
William C. Bullitt
Domremy
Joan of Arc
Bullitt
Pontavert
Chateau Porcien
Rethel
Prediction of a world war week and German threats
The Evening Standard predicts the coming week will be the greatest in world history as war spreads across nations. It warns that fresh contingents may be drawn into convulsions and that the German Führer would threaten the youth of Germany. A Rome figure is seen awaiting opportunistic gains from the conflict.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
Evening Standard
the Standard
Paris
Germany
Rome
Highway meeting draws lively turnout in High Point
The Guilford County highway commission district five held its first monthly session in the county building with Sam M. Bason presiding. City officials pressed for funding and road improvements including Hamilton Street and Perry Street bridges, and a request for 10 000 dollars plus 35 000 for local grade elimination. Several residents urged tar and gravel on Prospect Road to Highway 10 A while others sought paving and hard surfacing on nearby roads. Action on some petitions was deferred due to statewide priorities after a rough winter.
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Guilford County
Highway Commissioners
District Five
Sam M. Bason
Yanceyville
O. Arthur Kirkman
E. M. Knox
Earl N. Phillips
Hamilton Street
Perry Street
State Highway Commission
Raleigh
Highway Commission
T. W. Albertson
Prospect Road
Highway 10-A
Albertson
Thomasville
Asheboro
Mr. Albertson
T. EB. Albertson
C. E. Howard
M. Barr
Clarence Albertson
H. L. Beck
W. L. Woodell
B. G. Sjames
T. E. Hoosier
Earl D. Smith
J. P. Rawley
State Commission
D. B. Wright
Crestwood
O. R. Robbins
A. R. Edwards
Jamestown
Oakdale
Mitchell Grove
R. L. Carmichael
Deep River
Mr. Bason
Division 5
Guilford
Rockingham
Alamance
Caswell
Orange
Durham
Person
Granville
T. A. Burton
Greensboro
Chambers finds lost money twice after ads
In Haled to Lose Shenandoah Ohio a couple’s misfortune turns fortunate as $20 is found and returned through two different ad leads. Two five dollar bills are recovered first by two girls, then by two year old Jimmy Cook, with each bill later returned after another ad.
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Haled
Shenandoah, Ja
J. E. Chambers
Chambers
Jimmy Cook
Prancing Horse Incident Leads to Arrest in Somerset
Levi Lee, 63, was arrested on a drunken riding charge after riding a prancing horse down Main Street. He admitted drinking a couple of beers but claimed the horse was more spirited than he. State Police Sergeant J A Blair reported the incident.
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Somerset
Levi Lee
Main Street
Lee
J. A. Blair
Postponed Commons Session Delays Home Defense Discussion
The secret session of the House of Commons scheduled for tomorrow to discuss home defense has been postponed. The text also oddly digresses with a misframed line about sponges being skeletons and living spouses.
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London
House of Commons
Weather Today Weather Details for North Carolina and Carolina Coast
Considerable cloud with local thundershowersTuesday and interior this afternoon or tonight. Hatteras to Jacksonville moderate southerly winds with scattered showers Tuesday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras moderate southwest and west winds cloudy at night shifting to southeast Tuesday. Central and north portions cloudy with showers night and Tuesday. Temperature highs yesterday 90, lows last night 67, rainfall 0.51 inches.
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North Carolina
Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Roosevelt Family Contemplates War Policy and Speech Plans
President Roosevelt and son Franklin Jr reach Charlottesville amid wartime prep. He drafts a speech during a Potomac trip joined by Justice Douglas and Ambassador Kirk. Senate debate looms on arms deals, tax bills, and possible policy shifts as Congress advances defense measures.
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Franklin Roosevelt, Jr
Senate
Bri
France
Vandenberg
Mich
King
United Sta
Canada
Caribbean
United States
van Zandt
Rep
Thomas
N. J
Roosevelt
la Follette
P Wis
Quick Relief Ad Offers Adlerika Gas Aiding Sluggish Digestion
An ad from Mann Drug Stores promotes Adlerika Silver Color Cottle with three laxatives to relieve bloating gas and temporary constipation. The copy claims a more balanced result and action in two hours or less.
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Adlerika
Mann Drug
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