Legionnaires Rally for Meet in Durham Event Opens
Durham welcomes 2500 Legion delegates for North Carolina department annual convention. 40 and 8 initiate new members in tonight’s program. Meetings run through Tuesday with officers to be elected. Parade Monday features Fort Bragg troops and drum corps. Governor Broughton and Major General Devers to speak Tuesday.
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Soviet Capacity To Mobilize In War Questioned
Capacity discussions focus on whether the Soviet Union can field modern war instruments and mobilize rapidly. Experts note rail and road shortcomings could delay moves by 60 to 90 days, while Stalin's overhaul has aimed to tighten discipline and restore unit command, replacing old commissar control and earlier salute practices.
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Draft Board Sets New Quota For July
Findlay Ohio reporter Robert Rosencrans of the Findlay Republican Courier reports the draft board has issued a new quota targeting one man around July 11.
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Findley Republican Courier
German Leader Calls to Put Fate of Reich in Soldiers Hands
In a bold message the speaker asserts Russia pursued friendship with Serbia to draw them against Germany and promises to deliver war materiel. He cites Serbian officers allying with Russia and notes Axis aims from Narvik to the Carpathians with Germany and Romania uniting against threats. The speech ends with a pledge to entrust Europe’s fate to German soldiers.
RAF Daylight Raids Increase Pressure on German Defenses
Air ministry reports describe a fifth wave of RAF daylight offensives along the German coastal positions. British observers say 62 German planes shot down that week, with heavy air battles over Kiel and northwest Germany. Twin aims cited include disrupting invasion bases and eroding Luftwaffe fighter strength, while new Spitfire capabilities and cannon fire power are noted as boosting Royal Air Force dominance.
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Former Ambassador Davies Says Russia Won’t Fight
Former U S ambassador to Russia and Belgium Joseph E Davies says Russia and Germany will not fight, arguing it harms both sides and that Stalin fears war could topple his government. He calls President Roosevelt the most powerful man in the world, standing between Hitler and freedom.
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Submarine O-9 Found After 14 Hour Search
The O-9 was located after more than 14 hours of search following a deep test dive and hull crush fears. There was no life aboard, with Navy officials noting 33 lives were lost in the nearby Squalus disaster previously. Secretary Knox said the O-9 accident would not alter plans to continue using older undersea craft in the defense program. The sub had been idle for ten years before recommissioning on June 1.
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Soviet Interference and Sabotage in Europe Explored
A formal report argues that the Soviet Union violated nonaggression pacts by aiding sabotage and espionage in Germany and by directing Comintern activity across Europe. It cites 16 German ships attacked, Russian diplomats aiding operations, and incitement in Romania Yugoslavia Bulgaria and beyond.
Nazi Grip and Soviet War Warnings Across Europe
A detailed report outlines Nazi moves to tighten a stranglehold on the Black Sea and Danube mouths as Germany massed troops toward the Dardanelles. It notes Soviet actions from March to May, treaties, oil cutoffs, and a June wave of troop movements, with observers fearing a major blow to Britain and hints of bigger aims beyond oil.
Women flee Russia diplomats in Swiss report
Soviet frontier reports to Havas say women and relatives of many foreign diplomats and consuls have left Russia. The Swiss telegraph agency relayed the report from Bern Switzerland dated Sunday June 22.
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Hearing ear dog notifies owner with door check
Oklahoma City report notes Mrs. J D Keller, who is hard of hearing, trained Peewee to alert her to the doorbell. The dog goes to the door, checks for visitors, then nudges her leg to signal.
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Peewee
Senator Pepper on Russia aid and Hitler aims
Senator Pepper warned the president to announce Russia as a lend-lease recipient as Hitler threatens Europe and the United States. He argued Hitler will eliminate foes to advance on England and the U S, seeking Russian raw materials and propaganda leverage. Soviet ambassador Oumansky had no comment.
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Funeral Rites for Fletcher Hankins Held in City
The body of Fletcher Forrest Hankins 22 killed in the line of duty during Army maneuvers near Pageland South Carolina arrived in the city from Columbia South Carolina. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Baptist Temple Church with Rev Tom Swinson Rev Ben McDowell and Rev John Bur presiding. The church choir sang Shall We Gather At the River and Face To Face. A quartet including Richard Edmonds Mathew Powell Robert Rodden and Mrs Ruth Edmonds sang No Tears In Heaven. Pallbearers were Otis Haynes Guy Burger Ronald Lit.
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Columbia
Hankins
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Ben McDowell
John Burger
Richard Edmonds
Mathew Powell
Robert Rodden
Ruth Edmonds
Otis Haynes
Guy Burger
Ronald Lit
Hitler Defines Axis War Aims Against Russia and Britain
The German broadcast accuses Russia of treachery in the German Russian non aggression pact and of sabotage. Hitler says he must act as Britain’s policy encircles Germany and aims to secure Europe with German and Romanian forces. Goebbels voices warning that the march of German armies has no precedent and a eastern focus is set. British reaction hints at disbelief over the shift toward mopping up Russia for raw materials.
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United States
Quiet Please Centralia Seeks End to Train Whistles
Centralia Illinois city council urged railroad officials to remove unnecessary engine whistles amid a push for enforcement of long standing ordinances. The 1896 rules required constant bell ringing inside city limits a whistle at every crossing and a 10 mph train speed. Revisions may follow. In Australia two kangaroos fighting near Wallahra locked jaws and limbs and collapsed exhausted after a savage bout.
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Ill
Wallahra
Australia
Burial for Glenn Smith Paul Laws and Ciward Burroughs
Glenn Smith Paul Laws and Ciward Burroughs were buried in Springfield Cemetery. The obituary notes their passing and indicates final resting place.
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Glenn Smith
Paul Laws
Ciward Burroughs
Springfield Cemetery
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