Campaign for James Opens Campaign for James Opens
Harrisburg June 7 a full steam ahead drive to nominate Pennsylvania Governor Arthur James for the presidency is launched by the Republican state committee. A two page brochure to delegates asserts he will win national convention in Philadelphia June 24 and lead the party to victory in 1940.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Arthur
James
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Nottingham
Plymouth
Arthur Jones
Arthur James
United States
Republican Party
German blitzkrieg slows as Weygand strategy resists
Nazi high command admits French defense on the Somme Aisne front remains stubbornly strong as German forces report gains of 12 to 17 miles in yesterday’s actions. German air activity near Paris continues while Britain experiences limited air raids and civilian harm.
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Somme-Aisne
Weygand
Paris
England
High Command
Ast
Aigeny Pepat
Chemin-Des-Dames
Somme
Abbeville
Bresle
Channel
le Havre
Turkey wary of any bold Balkan move in war
The article notes Turkey doubts any bold action by allies, cautious about Britain and France's stance as war looms. It recalls months ago Turkey ready to push army beyond frontiers to repel Balkan offensives, but now fears a Mediterranean conflict and notes Turkey's limited air force capability.
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Tursey
Balkans
Turkey
Bavy
Two of Movie Colony Dead
Hollywood June 7 British Army character actor and state producer Edward E Clive died after a long illness. Florence Roberts aged 79 veteran stage actress and screen star was found dead in bed of natural causes in Hollywood after a decade seeking stardom.
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Hollywood
Edward E. Clive
Florence Roberts
Ft James Family Pictures
Turkiye and allies confront turk aid borders and treaties
Fragmented OCR notes describe Turkish border tensions and allied efforts around treaties and enforcement. Mentions Turkey Greece and regional naval actions, with references to military restraint and disputed passages. The text references Bespharug, Psavia, Musit oil, and various named groups in a fragmented fashion.
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Turk
Eric Os
Altszekeo
Turkey
Greece
Theovel
Psavia
Dries
Italy Holds Lines as Allies Debate Near War
Italy’s stance shows opposition to Allied moves with Mussolini’s appeal to arms stirring mixed reactions. Rumors circulate that France seeks restraint while Rome readies trains for diplomatic staff and black out enforcement tightens. Foreign press warn US intervention could pull Europe into broader conflict.
Obituary notes on Berdick Schultz and Schultz family
Obituary items detail funeral plans for Mrs Edward Berdick of Buffalo and Amos Schultz of Strongstown. Services include Lutheran and Methodist rites, with interment in Philipsburg Cemetery and Mineland Cemetery. Also mentions Lulife Martinig, Barn Megade, and other local funeral arrangements for residents in the area.
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Edward Berdick
Buffalo
N.Y
Philipsburg Lutheran Church
Tn Philipsburg Cemetery
Amos Schultz
Strongstown
Michael
Katheryn Cranmer Shultz
Buffington Township
Albert M. Schultz
Johnstown
Augustus E. Schultz
Nelle G. Anderson
Ang
Mineland
Britain imposes three mile zone as war threat grows
Amid reports of a possible invasion, Britain enacts a three mile maritime exclusion around the UK. The American Embassy warns Americans to leave the country soon, as air raid alarms ring across the countryside and Washington plans to evacuate citizens from the war zone via Galway and Myrples.
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Britain
United Kingdom
Wrird
Uniea
United States
Washington
Taly
Galway
State Refuses Land Transfer to Federal Government
Harrisburg reports the Commonwealth refused to transfer state owned lands at Tionesta and Cronked Creek sites to the Federal Government unless assurances of statewide jurisdiction and Allegheny river watershed control were maintained. Governor James Hark ap proved the Water Resources Board decision to retain the lands, arguing against surrender in exchange for reimbursements. Stewart of the Department of Forests and Waters framed the stance as protecting state resources and taxation, noting potential future water supply needs for Pittsburgh.
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Cronked Creek
Allegheny River
G. Alpert Stewart
Department of Forests and Waters
James Hark
Water and Power Resources Board
Pennsylvania
Stewiat
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Stewart
Pittsburg
Agenc
Congress
Refugees Leaving Britain Sail on Roosevelt Ship
Reports say about 700 of 3000 Americans in Britain and southern Ireland will board the President Roosevelt at Galway. The ship sailed from Galway on June 1 with 720 Americans aboard. German air raids caused disruptions along the coast with storms lasting up to three hours. Bombs damaged a roof and a cycle shed. several injuries were reported.
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Galway
Roosevelt
Air Ministry
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Yorkshire
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Sussex
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Hampshire
Fragmented wartime notes outline defense and aviation talks
Disjointed wartime report sketches defense measures and aircraft developments as Roosevelt meets officials and plans for safer planes. It notes discussions on sale and production of aircraft modules and mentions German actions and ongoing investigations, with several unclear names and places.
Everything Normal at Eastern Penitentiary Warden Says
Philadelphia June 7 Warden Herbert Smith announced everything is normal at the Eastern State Penitentiary after eight long term convicts ended a four and a half day hunger strike demanding release from solitary confinement. The strike began last Saturday following a fire and furniture damage in smoke filled cells. A ninth striker was taken to the prison hospital. The warden said no punishment would be imposed beyond possible charges for mischief. Five men were identified as belonging to a group that tried to tunnel out on St Valentine’s Day. One striker reportedly attacked a prison physician who disarmed him with a stethoscope.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Smith
Eastern State Penitentiary
Conchets
Thomas Mel Krantz
Fur
Smith
Harrisburg
Arthur Sweeny
Invasion News and Allied Warnings Across Europe
The embassy warned of a last chance before war ends, while German bombers caused material damage in central France with few casualties. French claims say one-fifth of 2,000 German tanks may be knocked out in 72 hours and two-thirds of Stukas destroyed. British curfew tightens for merchant ships as Mussolini's stance looms. French defense optimism cites Weygand strategies and heavier arms challenging blitzkrieg. Vague naval note mentions 50 planes en route to Buffalo.
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Rome
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HI Giornale D'Italia
Il Tielegrato
Leghorn
Count Galeazzao Clano
United States
Twes
France
Germany
Weygand
Berlin
United Kingdom
Stairisé
Nahans
Relief checks decline as wartime updates dominate headlines
Week ending payments totaled 87 751 dollars, down 9 555 from the prior week per State Treasurer F. Clair. Reports describe German forces pushing on the Somme front and near the Bresle river, with French counterattacks and British coastal raids causing limited damage and injuries along a broad seaboard.
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Theitana Cauntians
F. Clair Floss
Brethren in Christ Hold 70th International Conference
In Thomas Oklo on June 7, the Brethren in Christ Church opened a five day international conference. Over 400 delegates from Canada, Africa and India gathered at a farm near a Custer County village. Attendees stayed in hay lofts and open stalls while meals were served cafeteria style. Daily evangelistic meetings are led by Bishop Henry Schner cer.
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Oklo
Brethren In Christ Church
Canada
Africa
India
Custer
Dabook Bible School
I T
Henry Schner Cer
Merrill, Mich
Payments and comparisons of relief disbursements in 1940s Indiana
Current week payments total $7,751 1938 checks, down from $8,490 1941 the prior week. Comparable week 1949 shows 17,306 2320 checks. May payments span Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children with April declines and a separate total for Pensions for the Blind.
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Bureau of Rssistance
Treasury Department
Ross
Indiana
Plan play for postmasters plan play for postmasters Somerset
June 7. Payment of fourth class postmasters by salary instead of commissions proposed in a regulation adopted by the Pennsylvania Branch of the National League of District Postmasters. The organization elected Michael Haffren Jr. of Adah Fayette County president and chose Pottsville for its 1941 convention. The sign weighs about the same as a solid wooden ball with a diameter equal to the moon's orb.
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Somerset
Pennsylvania
National League of District
Yesterdy
Michael Haffren Jr
Adah
Fayette County
Pottsville
General Prioux Reported Prisoner by French Sources
Paris reports from French sources say General Rene Jacques Adolphe Prioux, who led the rear guard during the Dunkirk evacuation of 335,000 Allied troops, has been taken prisoner by German forces. There had been no word from Gen Priaux since he and part of his army were reportedly surrounded in the north. The Germans had claimed his capture days before the Dunkirk withdrawal was completed.
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Paris
Rene Jacques Adolphe Prioux
Flanders
Priaux
Dunkerque
Snead Opens National Open With 67 Lead
Sam Snead fired a 33 34 67 for five under par to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the 44th National Open at Canterbury. Horton Smith Oliver and Sam Parks Jr. followed, each at 69, with Smith and Oliver matching 34s on the front.
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Sam" Snead
Snead
Shawnee-on- Delaware
Canterbury
Sam
Philadelphia
Horton Smith
Chuvagy
Ld Oliver
Hornell
N.Y
Sam Parks, Jr
Pittsburgh
Smith
Oliver
Parks
Stock Market and War Time Imports Noted in Official Journal
The official journal notes a 1940 wartime import boost with potatoes from the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Great Britain and Spain to supply allied armies. It records 12 503 certificated Bircwatt as of April 1 1940 versus 10 608 on April 1 1939.
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Paris
Europe
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Britain
Spain
Allen Scores Guffey Act Attack at New York Convention
Rep. Robert Allen of Greensburg denounces the Bituminous Coal Act of 1997 as a false step. He calls for amendment or repeal to preserve free enterprise and warns of price fixing, government ownership, and higher coal costs for consumers. The speech targets federal control of production and the recessionary impact on the coal industry.
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New York
Robert G. Allen
Greensburg
National Pull Credit Association
Allen
Dizzy Dean and dodgers inspire roars at st louis night
New York reports mix of sports chatter from June seventh with mixed notes on baseball boxing golf and hockey. Players deny dissent at Belmont Park. Mary Stratton asks Jimmy Dykes for partial exhibition game in Wilmington. Monty’s stiffness improves his curve. Bobby Feflec to reveal training at the Fair. Billy Conn open to fight Bob Pastor with big purse. Golfer Jug M'Seaden tied 13th start and wears No. 13 badge. Jones Ouimet pledge to play Red Cross matches. Dan Dae proposes West Point of Baseball via Judge Landis. Charlie Murray stages roller derby hybrid event.
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Belmont Park
Mary Stratton
Jimmy Dykes
Wilmington
Monty
Billy Conn
Bob Pastor
Gur Dargers
Bobby Feflec
Bobby Jones
Francis Ouimet
Red Cross
P.G. A
Chicago
Bob Kenedy
White Sox
Dan Dae
World-Telegram
Ihe
Judge Landis
Lot
Charlie Murray
Buffalo
Hawkes
Market notes from Purtsburgh and Pittsburgh produce trade
Markets report moderate demand with weak potato offerings and mixed meat and livestock prices. Listings show varied car lots and weights for potatoes, wrought meats, hogs, cattle, calves, veal, and sheep, with prices across several weight classes and conditions.
College Weather Forecast with Showers and Cooling
Readings indicate 69 degrees with moisture near 78 percent. Expect showers and a cooler day ahead with a barometric pressure around 29.50 inches today, yesterday 29.55 inches.
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