France Concedes to Japanese Indochina War Traffic Halt
Paris and Tokyo confirmed that France fully yielded to Japan's demands to stop transporting war supplies through French Indochina to China. From June 17, even petroleum shipments were banned, with Japanese in Indochina told to ensure the traffic ends. The move follows Tokyo’s sharper press tone on the Indochina situation and remarks by Lt Gen Honma on easing the Tientsin blockade as a trial measure.
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France
Fea
Japan
Dermands
China
Oetter
Indo-China
Ofice
Charles Arsene-Henry
Old
Masayuki Tani
Asahi
Honma
Tientsin
Duke Windsor Heads for Spain Amid War Turmoil
The American-born Duchess has already left, as the Duke of Windsor travels from France toward Spain. He has been in exile since late May, after tensions during the war and shifts in European alliances. The pair are reported to be visiting Cap d Antibes and nearby towns as the Duke leaves military service.
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Jane
Duke of Windsor
Yous Rivera
Spain
France
Turan
Cap PD Antibes
Vanties
Offerts
Leyden
Unclear OCR shows travel searches on alleys and baggage
Fragmentary text reports authorities intensifying searches of travelers baggage before a future event. Residents in the area express worry about delays, while officials claim ongoing efforts to clean up disturbing elements.
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Chie Timie
Alowkacke
Charity Boxing Event At St. Vincent College Stadium
Amateur boxers from Western Pennsylvania square off tonight at St. Vincent College Stadium for Latrobe Hospital. Sponsored by the Ladies Hospital Aid Society, 10 bouts set, doors open with general admission 55 cents and reserved 1.10. Lens-Gatley title bout to be broadcast from the stadium.
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Pennsylvania
St. Vincent College Stadium
Latrobe Hospital
Ladies’ Hospital Aid Socety
Theodore Zonk
Ten Hots
Ain O Stark
Defense Drive Faces House Hurdle Amid Navy Flags
The article notes a pending 4 billion dollar fleet expansion bill awaiting House action with debate limited to two hours. It highlights controversy over releasing 20 torpedo boats to Britain and a claimed 10 percent profit guarantee on 1 billion dollars of warship contracts. Senator Walsh criticizes both moves and questions profit guarantees while considering a 7 percent reduction on profits as potentially delaying production.
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South America
Rules
Leaden
Auburn
Texas
Britain
Garantee
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Committee
Navy
5. M. Robinson
Linus
National Defense Commission
Marshall boy Marshalling a life in agriculture and music
A Plumville High School graduate with a broad youth record in music and 4-H Calf Chair duties, Keith Marshall pursued agriculture studies at Westlawn. Son of Robert D. Marshall a leading Indiana County farmer, he engaged in church and Sabbath School work, extended camp training, and farm organization leadership before a fatal accident. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Plumsille Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. J. F. Giffen.
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Plumville High School
Young Marshall
Westlawn
Keith
Plimville Presbyterian Church
Tichaha County
Robert D. Marshall
Indiana County
Marshall
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association
Dairsmen’s Cooperative Sales Association of
Pittsburgh
Bcame
Utica
No OY
New York State
Nichel
J. F. Giffen
Plumsille Presbyteran Church
Petain Reflects on World War II and World War I Struggles
The remarks recount Petain framing France’s wartime fate, noting ally regrouping under General Masse and the retreat under pressure. He recalls asking for an armistice on June 13 and compares France’s manpower and equipment in 1918 with 1940, highlighting neutrality of America and aviation challenges.
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Somme
Aisne
Cieneral i Masxime Werrand
Petais
France
Devut Tategly
Germany
America
Death claims paper mill head in Altoona
Joseph G. Keys aged 64 of Tyrone, superintendent at West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. mill in Altoona, died of a heart attack yesterday. Keys was a well known figure in state sports circles and his passing follows a day of reflection after a long career marked by both successes and reverses.
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Altoona
Joseph G. Keys
Tyrone
West Virginia
Egypt in the war and British influence rumors
London reports authoritative circles say Britain seeks to force Egypt into the war only in spirit and alliance terms. They deny plans to compel Egyptian military action, noting Egypt is honoring treaties and not hindering British operations.
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London
Britain
Egypt
Axis Drive In France Deepens as Lyon Falls to Germans
Hitler High Command announced the fall of Lyon and the capture of over 200,000 French prisoners including General Altmeyer. fifty thousand French troops from the Maginot line surrendered and crossed into Switzerland. German forces advanced toward Bordeaux and Cherbourg while bombing England and Bordeaux as the Battle for Britain unfolded. refugees reported abandoned German tanks and widespread destruction, with French planes reportedly maneuvering toward North Africa amid conflicting reports of Allied resistance.
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Lion
France
Marseille
Altmeyer
Maginot Line
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Racio
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Geneva
Brest
Cherbourg
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Bordeaux
Loire
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Tour
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British Isles
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Nagi Bones
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Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
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Switzerland
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Lowe River
Bucharest
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East Prussia
Baltic States
Berlin
Moscow
Far East
Japan
China
Tientsin
French envoy at VFW encampment meeting opens
York June 20 Delegates to the 71st annual encampment of the Pennsylvania Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars opened sessions urging sincerity of purpose. Count Rene De Saint Quentin the French ambassador to the United States told State Commander Lloyd De Pike that We Soon forget the help given us by the United States.
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York
Pennsylvania
Department of Veterans At Foreign Wars
Rene de Saint Quentin
United States
Lloyd de Pike
French frontier surrender signals shift to Swiss border
On the Froveti frontier near France a large force of at least 30,000 men surrendered this morning after attempts to blast through German lines guarding the central Tura gate failed. The troops flowed into Switzerland as officers and soldiers filed across the Meiehe Flan and Debs River region near the Jura gorges.
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France
Froveti
Swland
Tura
Switeervland
Meiehe
Debs
Jura
France Battles to a Soldier's Peace Amid Air War
Germany asserts aerial superiority as Lyon falls to German forces and Paris remains in flux. A French government envoy team is to receive peace terms, while Mussolini and Hitler move pieces across Europe. Bordeaux endures a night air raid with casualties estimated around sixty.
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Bordeauss
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Lyon
Rhone
Paris
Marseille
France
Piace
Paul Baudwin
Huntager
Leon Noel
Poland
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Sa c
Cabinet Moves to Train 50,000 Air Pilots by 1941
Philadelphia June 20 PR Air M Landon, GOP standard bearer, commented on the Roosevelt cabinet picks Henry L Stimson and Frank Knox as War and Navy secretaries. He praised their judgment and conscience, wishing them well though wary of third term assurances, and lauded the country’s defense as Roosevelt responds to weak and vital positions.
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Roosevalt
Plattsburgs
CAA
Army Air Corps
Philadelphia
Air M Landon
Republican Standard Center
Henry L Stimson
Frank Knox
War
Navy
Roosevelt
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Col Knox
Holmes Safety Meeting At Rochester & Pittsburgh Plant
The Indians Council Holmes Safety Association will meet Friday June 21 at 7 30 p m in the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coat Company office building. The main agenda is an open discussion on first aid. North Central District Safety Association committee members are urged to attend. a brief follow up meeting will act on discussed matters.
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Indians Council
Holmes Safety Association
Offce
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coat Company
North-Central District Safety Association
Wedding Witnesses Names Of A Large Social Gathering
A list of attendees includes Ray Eugene Dick Blaine Wattermire pianist Archie Stewart Aunt Bert Stephens Kate Smith Fred Ray Miss Kneewall Archie Stewart Zazu Potts Wilbur Stephens Maynard Decker President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt Lawrence Robinson Mae West Roy Decker Magerohn McFeathers Willian Houck Aunt Jamima D G Strong Baby Gibson Sally Rand Eddie Frock Mather Doyle Frock Mather Dale Frack Oscar Jimmy Marsden Fimner Bill Kelley Twin Girls Orrin Patterson Harald Brown and others mentioned in the wedding narration.
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Once Ray
Eugene Dick
Blaine Wattermire
Archie Stewart
Ode Butler Blair Henrys
Bert Stephens
Kate Smith
Fred Ray
Miss Kneewall
Zazu Potts
Wilbur Stephens
Maynard Decker
President Roosevelt
Frank Stenteng
Roosevelt
Lawrence Robinson
Mae West
Roy Decker
Mager
Ohn McFeathers
Digs
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Jamima
D. G Strong
Baby
Gibson
Sally Rand
Eddie Frock
Mather
Doyle Frock
Dale Frack
Oscar
Jimmy Marsden
Fimner
Bill Kelley
Orrin Patterson
Harald Brown
War Today Analyze France Crisis and Britain Air Raids
In Herr Hitler's slow terms for armistice, Nazi forces push deeper into France racing toward the Rhone while Axis aims cluster around Marseille. German radio signals surrender hesitancy and Geneva reports worn tanks hint at strain. Britain readiness and a Britain air raid campaign widen the theatre as Washington warns against European interference. Trinidad viewed as potential Atlantic base amid hemisphere alliance.
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Dewitt Macken
Hitler
Frances
Rome
France
London
Rhone
Marsailles
Mediterranean
Geneva
Flanders
Duff Cooper
Ward
Berlin
Britain
England
Britay
Scotland
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North Sea
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Tolrs
Snail
Americas
Washington
United States
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Trinidad
Brawthep Sh
Venezuela
South America
Trindad
Western Hemisphere
Thas
Fried Potato Murderess Declared Insane in Belief County Case
Mrs. Mary Weaver, 58, of Centre County, was committed to Danville State Hospital after being declared insane in the case of the fatal kitchen dispute over fried potatoes. Authorities say Walker was killed during a confrontation at the breakfast table, with Weaver accused of murder.
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Ee Bellefonte
Mary Weaver
Danville State Hospital
Centre County
Willam Walker
Otcers
Swiss Observe German Reorganization Near Central France
Refugees report German mechanized units advancing toward central France near the Rhone Valley. Swiss frontier reports indicate German repair crews moving from Paris to service worn equipment as officials describe attempts to establish emergency airfields and supply lines.
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Rhone Valles
Flanders
Verein
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Mais
Geran Mediatica
Paris
Seed
Garavens
Logue Led 1928 Campaign for Alfred E Smith in PA
J Washington Logue son of a late congressman born September 17, 1892 in Philadelphia. He led the campaign in Pennsylvania for Alfred E Smith in 1928 and served on the Democratic State Committee executive board. He graduated from St Joseph's College and the University of Pennsylvania and spent 12 months overseas in World War I as a second lieutenant. Survivors include his widow and several children.
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Peninsy
Alfred B. Smith
J. Washington Logue
Philadelphia
St. Joseph’s College
University of Pennsylvania
Obituary for Harry Sloan of Dayton Pennsylvania
Funeral services were held at the residence in Dayton PA R D 2.1 with Rev Mr Brownlee of Plumville United Church officiating at 2 30 PM. Burial followed at Harmony Cave Cemetery in Five Points. Survived by his widow Annie Sloan.
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Harry Eevain
Dayton
R. D
Brownlee
Plumville United
Stock Market Booble Good Deed Philadelpia Case
Mrs George D Cox and four other junk wagon drivers were involved in a court case. The testimony described a severe beating. A judge ordered a payment of five dollars. the details of the sentence appeared unclear in the report.
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Philadelphia
George D. Cox
the & PC A
Tran Sud
Mya
Heraell
Senate approves profits taxes amid war revenue push
Washington on June 20 the Senate passed defense tax legislation after rejecting pleas for a simple revenue bill. It approved lower income tax exemptions and excise boosts to raise about 1,007,000,000 yearly, plus an immediate excess profits tax on corporations and war profits taxes estimated to generate massive revenue. The measure faces a joint committee review before any final form.
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Senate
House
Seneator Contilly
Connally
Wanadewaukees
la Follette
Carmatty
Imany
Neeking
Congress
Jeaders
Italy and France Armistice Terms Report Uneven
A fragmented World War II cable describes Italy and France nearing an armistice mediated by German and Italian officials. It notes Mussolini and Hitler shaping joint terms while French plenipotentiaries are expected to participate, with reports of limited French involvement and Axis expectations on colonial questions. The account cites Berlin radio and speculation on Japanese interests in French Indochina.
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France
Tam
Thrce
Thaly
Frenne
Italy
Frasier
Hitler
Mussoline
Boerlin
New York
Apa
Indiana and Warren Split In First Round Play
Indiana defeated Batavia 7-2 and 7-4 while Indiana and Warren split 7-4 7-3. In second round Indiana beat Warren 7-6 and 7-0. Cleveland defeated Indiana 7-3 and 1-7 in later games with Batavia and Incugna also winning matches.
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Wola
Cleveland
Warren Se
Indiana Co. Pa
Batavia
Indiana
Warren
Incugna
Ted
Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Constitution Debate Amid Conference
A fragmentary report shows the state bar debating constitutional amendments to extend superior court terms from 1 to 21 years and to remove politics from the judiciary. The discussion touches on public funding, youth civic duty, and legislative reform, with references to education and national service values.
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Postu
State Bar
Pennsylvania
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