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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
2
The German communique reports night raids on open German towns since May 10 by British planes, with eight civilians killed last night. German air force counters with a large attack on Billingham nitrogen plant and fires at Hull gasoline stores, involving over 100 planes and causing six deaths and about 60 injuries.
American produced radiates will equip Brazilian air flyers as part of a military aid program. The initiative transfers equipment from the United States to Brazil to support air operations.
Japan boosts strawberry shipments to international buyers as farmers seek new markets. Government data show growing volumes sent to Asia and Europe, with exporters stressing quality advances and seasonal supply.
French planes from North African bases and forces from Morocco and Tunisia reportedly crossed the Mediterranean under convoy of French and British ships to support the Lyon region defense. German advance elements reportedly occupied Lyon as refugees described wearied, abandoned German tanks and vehicles along major routes.
Airplane service between Moscow and Riga and Stockholm has been suspended temporarily, announced by Intourist the Soviet travel agency. The disruption is described as a temporary interruption.
Secretary Morgenthau plans to transfer control of French armament contracts in the United States as Britain arranges with manufacturers to claim war materials not taken by France. At the Capitol the Senate Naval Affairs Committee discussed giving the President power to halt private and foreign airplane contracts to boost defense output, a move opposed by defense observers who warn it could hinder production. The discussion touched on limiting profits and the feasibility of stopping contracts, while noting potential new U S bases in Latin America.
Navy officials discussed possible Pan American conference on hemisphere defense including bases and naval needs. Under Secretary Sumner Welles proposed an extraordinary meeting with 21 American republics to address issues after evolving international events. The draft plan follows Hull notes to Germany and Italy warning against transferring colonial holdings in the New World.
Reporting on the war front notes a white peace plane carrying French plenipotentiaries left a southern French airport for terms from Germany. Paris says terms must be acted on by France, while raids bombard the Atlantic coast with casualties. Lyon is reported occupied by German forces, a major manufacturing hub. Paris and Marseille remain larger. Five German parachutists behind lines were captured. Lyon’s civilian services reportedly function with patrols unarmed.
Nadham C Coltrane 56 a well known Liberty area farmer and former High Point resident died at St Leo s Hospital Greensboro after a three month illness Surviving wife Miss Essie Bain two daughters Ruth Alma four sons Roy Allen Claude and K L two brothers J A Coltrane of Liberty and Jake Coltrane of near Staley Funeral services will be at Melancthon Church Friday at 2 PM with interment in the church cemetery
Quincy, the United States cruiser, arrived in Montevideo harbor today. The landing marks the cruiser’s latest port of call during its South American voyage.
Thousands in Tientsin cheer as the Japanese barrier at a French concession drops for the first time in 16 months. General Homma oversees the opening, with troops singing the national anthem. He notes British and French concession openings are a trial measure under new accords.
Greek sources report five freighters sunk in the Mediterranean over two days by mines or torpedoes, and the freighter Max Wolf bombed and sunk while unloading in a French port. Lloyd's lists Max Wolf as a 6694 ton 1917-built steamer formerly Bali.
Henry L. Stimson refused to comment on his nomination as secretary of war. Reached at his Long Island home, he said he did not know the Senate had taken up the nomination and he would not speak until he reaches Washington and has been to the capital. He had no immediate travel plans.
Five hundred delegates of the National Council of State Garden Clubs Inc voted to aid democracies abroad and conserve natural resources. The Fall meeting will be in French Lick Indiana and next spring in Asheville North Carolina.
Berlin reports authorized German sources say the US note invoking the Monroe Doctrine aligns with the German concept of America for Americans and Europe for Europeans. They see no sensational content in the note delivered to Germany and other belligerents about America not backing belligerents.
The press recalls Elmer Benson? No, Knox as 1936 Republican vice presidential candidate argued the United States should supply Britain and France with first line fighting planes and even average destroyers to speed aid before sending troops. He framed sea power first, then air power, and urged unity behind Roosevelt's foreign policy.
Knox and Stimson, both endorsing the administration’s foreign policy, influence circles in Knox’s case. Knox, 66, Boston-born veteran of the Rough Riders and World War I artillery, helped organize civilian groups for pilot training. Stimson, 73, former Taft secretary of war and Hoover secretary of state, has backed Hull’s state department policies.
Randolph County to launch its first curb market on Saturday June 29 at Cox and Salisbury Streets. Miss Della Stroupe and Clyde Lucas announce the project with a building to house 20 or more farm women selling farm and home products. The site is secured from S E Theydon who funds construction. Two million Filipinos rely on sugar production.
The document states that there is no transfer of territory between non American sovereignties in the American continents. It emphasizes the stability of borders and maintains current sovereign boundaries without adjustment or cession.
Berlin reports say Franco Italian talks may hinge on an armistice drafted jointly by Fuehrer and Mussolini. Italy could have high ranking officials at meetings with French plenipotentiaries while Greece’s stance and Corsican unrest shape the plan as Rome and Berlin press toward closing the pincer on France. Egypt backs Britain as U S warns Italy and Germany against annexing Western Hemisphere territories.
The introduction of new rules reduces the qualifying age for old age pensions for women in Northern Ireland from sixty to sixty, expanding eligibility. The change affects residents and is part of broader social security adjustments.
A historic panel notes that four out of five traffic accidents happen when roads are dry and weather is clear, challenging assumptions about danger and calling for attention to driver behavior and hazards even in good conditions.
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