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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
2
London reports the Polish submarine Orzel, a 1100 ton craft launched in 1938, has been lost with 56 crew. The vessel escaped internment last September, engaged shore batteries, carried Estonian guards saved by Swedish seamen, and reportedly sank the German transport Rio de Janeiro on April 8 with 300 troops dead.
Broadhurst offers Gene Autry in Gaucho Serenade with showings at 12:55 2:43 4:31 6 201 7 49 9 337 and Paramount presents Eternally Yours with Loretta Young and David Niven at 1 26 3 22 5 18 7 14 9 26 while Rialto runs Fighting Gringo with features at 7 43 and 10 00.
More than 100 Japanese aircraft attacked Chungking in waves for 15 minutes causing fires in the city center. Heavy casualties were feared and smoke rose from bombed districts. It marked the second straight day of air bombing, following yesterday’s casualty toll of about fifty, near the U S embassy.
An advert touts Ru-Ex Compound as a cheap home treatment for rheumatic or neuritis pain. It claims mixing with a quart of water and four lemons yields quick results within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.appi
Siam signs non aggression pacts with Britain France and Japan. Seine department requisitions bakeries pharmacies and groceries. RAF bombs Cologne and western Germany. British bombers hit Turin and Genoa. one bomber missing. German course change on Washington not disclosed. Paris orders public workers to stay at posts. Egypt severs relations with Italy. Heinkel bomber shot down off southeast England. Britain and Japan reach agreement on local issues at Tientsin China.
The Italian liner Romolo, 9780 tons, was fired and scuttled by her crew after interception by an Australian merchant cruiser in the mid Pacific. All crew were saved after abandoning ship as it burned. The ship had left Brisbane on June 5 carrying 5000 bales of wool.
The administration pressed ahead with military and economic support for the Allies, expanding munitions production and funding. Congress moved to authorize weapon trading, defense spending, and civilian aid, while Roosevelt endorsed the Stop Hitler Now campaign and met with Senate and House leaders.
North Carolina plumbing contractors will hold their annual convention in Wrightsville Beach from June 27 to 29, with meetings and demonstrations planned for members.
Reported RAF strikes hit German naval units in Trondheim harbor Norway sinking two cruisers and a transport. Italian raids on Malta caused minor damage and few casualties. British air forces pounded German troop concentrations and bases behind the French front with several German planes shot down. Anti aircraft fire engaged off a southeast English coast town with a suspected German aircraft diving after exchanges.
Greenville Illinois June 12 police searched for the man who last night painted 22 swastikas and Heil Hitlers on downtown telephone posts and sidewalks. Chief J B Smith called it a prank but said investigators have clues and are pursuing the painter.
Henry Thomas Shirley age 6 died at his parents home in Asheboro after a several week illness. Funeral services were held at Neighbor's Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church this afternoon led by ministers J. C. Stone D. C. Stone and Bolen. He is survived by his parents one brother and one sister.
The Daily Herald reported 200,000 Ethiopian troops in Fas cist occupied Ethiopia fighting Italians. The Negus, in England, may return to lead with British support as garrisons in Gojam and Harar surround four towns. Abebe Arragai commands the southern forces in a constant war.
German high command reported Allied units trapped at St Valery near Dieppe and encircled on the coast while Rome of Paris defenses stretched along the Oise and Seine. The communique boasted gains around Rouen Compiegne and Reims with heavy losses to the Allies in tank and air actions.
The speaker criticizes random cuts in appropriations that could prematurely curtail relief, delay public works, or impair administrative services. He argues preparedness will raise employment with a months long lag and opposes hit on federal employee salaries to fund defense.
The North Carolina Tax Collectors Association holds its annual meeting in Winston-Salem on Thursday and Friday with officials gathering to discuss tax collection procedures and state practices.
Noon outlook shows partly cloudy to cloudy across North and South Carolina and Virginia with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Winds shift from southwest to south in portions, steamers indicate fair skies tonight and Thursday with coastal showers near Hatteras and Jacksonville.
Reports recount Italy massing near Milan and holding neutrality while Britain air operations against Syria from Egypt continue. Italy pledges not to force Egypt into war. Malta internments of Maltese and pro Italian nationals noted as air attacks loom. Crown Prince Umberto sends rallying message to troops amid expected imperial advances.
French spokesman described German use of smoke screens to hinder French operations as they crossed into the interior. He noted German efforts to throw bridgeheads across the Seine near Vernon and Rouen and even using training tanks in battle. French forces, outnumbered in places, were forced to fall back with no decisive victory claimed.
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