Kid glove duo abduct three in Philadelphia looting
Two robbers wearing kid gloves abducted three couples in Philadelphia after a $110 holdup at a north side taproom. They commandeered a car, moved the groups between vehicles, and held them for about three hours before releasing all at a taproom. The victims surrendered $15 in total.
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Philadelphia
Katherine Dougherty
Michael McGurbin
Rebber
William J. McAleer
McGurbin
McAleer
Frank Girtles
Ethel Cowden
Frank Haggerty
Fisher Obituary Notices Governors Colleagues Attend
Governor Arthur H. James could not attend the funeral due to official duties and a family funeral. State senators and Western Pennsylvania House members led the official delegation. Among attendees were Frederick T. Gelder, Major Charles V. Price, William A. Schnader, Leon D. Metzger, Frederick Godcharles, and cabinet members Benson E. Taylor James L. Stuart and Charles E. Dorworth. Active pallbearers included J. Clyde Fisher and A. Boyd Hamilton. Harrisburg deputy secretary A. H. Stewart. Elmer White and others. Indiana halted business during the funeral hour and Harrisburg flew the state flag at half staff for 30 days.
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Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Crom
Frederick T. Gelder
Senate
Charles V. Price
Pennsylvania National Guard
William A. Schnader
Leon D. Metzger
Secretary of Revenue
Frederick Godcharles
Victory Harlacher
C. Gilbert Wolfenden
State Senate
Elmer White
Mr. Fisher
Fisher
Asa
Indiana
Court House
Harrisburg
James
Willkie Promotes Unity in Philadelphia Speech
The article notes Willkie stressing unity and America’s destiny as he campaigns as the convention nominee. He pledged to stay united with the party and pursue a future plan, receiving strong crowd reaction after his remarks. Attending supporters include Gov Harzan EB Stassen Minnesota and Rep Charles Haileck Indiana among others.
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America
Willkie
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Republica Future Plang
Cu Howard
Harzan
EB. Stassen
Minniesota
Raymond FE. Baldwin
Connectcu
Charles Haileck
Indiana
Samuel F. Pryor
Connecticut
Martin
Mercy Ship Arrives at Bilbao with War Refugee Aid
The American Red Cross Mercy Ship McKeesport arrived in Bilbao Spain carrying a $1,000,000 cargo of food clothing and medical supplies for war refugees in France. It sailed from New York two weeks earlier toward Bordeaux before changing course due to French developments.
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New York
United States Lines
WPA Oath Clarifies Non affiliation Rules Amid Internal Scrutiny
A WPA statement asserts it does not expect subversive applicants and vows no funding for hostile groups. It notes that any fraud or misrepresentation in the oath risks felony charges, with officials signaling vigilance against anti American associations among staff or affiliates.
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Nagi Gund
Works Projects Administration
WPA
State of Emergency broadened or not debated in capital
Washington debates the breadth of a national emergency as a Roosevelt proclamation and treasury order hint at expanded controls on shipping. Officials differ on whether language changes signal a broader state of emergency or arise from statutory phrasing. The navy’s Armada whereabouts remain hidden under sealed orders in Hawaii.
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U. S
Treasury Department
Roosevelt
United States
Europe
Treasury
American
Adeet
Hawai
Manaavy
Action urged to outlaw Reds and Nazi groups
Washington June 29 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged congressional action to outlaw the Communist party and the Nazi Bund. He told the FBI sponsored National Police Academy that open or secret operation of these groups harms the United States and praised recent anti red and Nazi purge measures. He criticized unaffiliated labor groups opposing the steps and attacking the FBI.
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Federal Bureau of Investigaion
Willkie Crusade Declares Unity and Reform at Convention
Willkie addressed delegates thanking them for choosing him and pledging a crusading, aggressive campaign to unite America. Confetti floated from vents and a balloon burst as he spoke of preserving democracy, rebuilding the economy, and strengthening defense to deter dictators. He urged delegates to join him in this great crusade.
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Willkie
America
War updates and territorial shifts across Europe and Africa
Military actions span East Asia and the Mediterranean with reports of Japanese threats to status quo and naval strikes. German high command claims sinking of British ships as Russia expands into northern territories while Romania and surrounding states react to German influence and mobilization.
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Sola Ata
Bucoyita i Ald Ruimatua
Alien Control Measures and Border Card Refusal Reported
Immigration officials in Detroit turned away 500 applicants for border identification cards amid a nationwide alien control push. The action affects aliens commuting from Canada for U S work, with six months projected for passport processing and return to the United States.
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Detroit
United States
John L. Zurbrick
Sas
Washington
War News and Political Tensions Reported Across Europe
The dispatch notes Hungary urging restraint while warning Germany and Italy to expect Hungary’s response, Bulgaria flexing its muscles, and Soviet and Moscow Radio claims of peaceful reception in ceded areas. It cites no neutral London source on a potential peace move and notes Nazi bombing of the Channel Islands, southeast England, Wales, and the French coast with casualties and demilitarization continuing.
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Russia
Germany
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Bulgara
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England
Britain
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Jersey
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Wales
Cagonel Islands
Pesce
Roosevelt versus Willkie in race for 1940 ticket
Washington reports weigh Roosevelt third term backing and Willkie run. The piece outlines possible Roosevelt running mate options including Garner Farley Hull La Guardia and others. It notes Willkie dominance in Republican nomination talk and lists Democratic figures speculating on a balance candidate.
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Roosevelt
Willkie
Senator McNary
Wendell L. Willkie
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Byrnes
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Hull
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Fusion
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Norris
Farley
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Ickes
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Wallkne
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Tydings
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Wheeler
Montana
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Paul V McNutt
Democratic National Committee
McNary Nomination Sealed At 1940 Convention
Senator McNary secured the nomination on one ballot after Dewey Short briefly withdrew and urged unity. The convention finalized state selections for the national committee and adjourned amid festive debris and departing delegates. A discussion followed on the fate of the League of Nations and the looming world conflict. Berlin reported German authorities ordered suspensions of confiscations in three French departments.
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Missouri
Short
Joseph W. Martin
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Hamilton
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Ore
Seine and Marne
Balbo and Ciano Rise in Fascist Power
Balbo, a longtime Mussolini ally and key figure in the Black Shirt Militia, loses favor as Galeazzo Ciano climbs with Mussolini. The article notes their WWI alliance, Balbo’s Ferrara birth on June 5, 1896, and his rapid rise to minister of national economy and militia commander during Rome’s 1922 march.
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Ll Duce
Galeazzo Ciano
Mussolini
Balbo
Black Shirt
Ferrara
Emilia
Rome
War Today Reflects Shifting Peace Hopes and Front Changes
War Today notes Europe’s peace speculation amid rapid changes in the war. Russia’s invasion of Romania is seen as a strategic move potentially depriving Germany of supplies and risking a Balkan upheaval, while Germany and Britain face reversals. England gains a momentary respite as General Mittelhauser’s French forces in Syria surrender to Germany.
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League of Nations
Avenol
Lake Geneva
Universal Brotherhood
League
Wilson
Austria
Hungary
Greece
Germany
Italy
England
France
Japan
Manchuria
Britain
Lord Lytton
Nippon
Europe
Asia
Alamos
Russia
Romania
Mittelhauser
Syria
France Counts Terrible Losses in World War II Battle
London reports French General Charles De Gaulle estimated German forces captured 358,080 men in the campaign to Belgium and France plus about 600,000 in the Battle of France. Casualties cited include 60,000 killed and 300,000 wounded. figures cited by Professor Denis Saurat. Athens reports Greek steamer Nison, 5,184 tons, lost possibly to a torpedo en route to Britain from Bordeaux.
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Charles de Gaulle
Belgium
France
Denis Saurat
French Institute
de Gaulle
Saurat
de Graulle
Petain
Athens
Nison
Britain
Bordeaux
Lloyd's Register
Stock Market Snapshot From A Busy Trading Day
A broad list of corporate equities shows mixed gains and losses across industries. Notable movers include Am Can, Chrysler, GE, IBM, Ford, General Electric, and United Aircraft, with several rail and oil firms also active amid varied percentages. The table reflects a wide range of closing or intraday figures for numerous industrial, chemical, and utility stocks.
Sister Proud Of Wen Willkie Says He Has Workers Backing
Catharines Ont June 29 Miss Julia Willkie sister of Republican Presidential Nominee Wendell L. Willkie says she is sure Wen would make a good president. She calls him able fearless and people friendly. Miss Willkie, a former Indiana University professor, has been a technician at a local manufacturing plant for several years.
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Ont
Julia Willkie
Wendell L. Willkie
Wen
United States
Misa Willkie
University of Indiana
War Bulletins From Front Lines Across Europe
A roundup of World War II dispatches reports Allied movement of Americans toward ships in La Coruna and Bilboa. German Italian Hungarian talks in Rome address trade and transport issues. Soviet authorities press workers amid altered schedules. Hitler visits Strasbourg on Versailles anniversary. A British source cites a controversial German white book claim on a May attack plan. The sinking of an Italian destroyer is announced from Cairo. Polish troops cross into Palestine to join British forces.
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Dewitt Mackengie
Europe
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Strasbourg
Alsace
France
Germany
June College Weather Report Shows Heavy Rainfall
The College Weather Bureau notes 21 of 29 June days had precipitation mainly rain with one snow. Average rainfall 4.86 inches, actual 6.13 inches including 1.00 inch yesterday. Forecast fair and warmer today and tomorrow. Reading 62, high 89, humidity 64 percent, pressure 29.38 today and 28.40 yesterday.
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College Weather Bureau
Revival Sunday Meetings at Fair Grounds in Indiana
The closing services of the evangelistic campaign by Rev. L T Culp will be held at 245 and 745 tomorrow at the Fair Grounds. The county wide meetings have saved many souls and drawn hundreds closer to God. Sunday afternoon he will speak on The Anti Christ and God Has Warned You Ali. Last night the sermon was The Demons and Their Power with the altar filled.
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L. T. Culp
Culp
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God
Ali
Edward Ralston
Indiana County
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Sarah (Boggs) Ralston
Hancock Avenue
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Apollo Steel Company
Vandergriff
American eLand Tinplate Company
Surny
Gare Ralston
Harry R. Smith
Paul F. Ralston
Charles FP. Pronk
Vandergrift Cemetery
French Ships Seized Could Tilt Naval Balance
London dispatch reports neutral sources warn Germany may seize four French battleships Richelieu Jean Bart Dunkerque Strasbourg. Added to Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, Germany could challenge Britain's grand fleet in speed and fire, altering naval supremacy if air and submarine support follow.
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Germany
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Richelieu
Jean Bart
Dunkerque
Strasbourg
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Obituary notes for N J Wycroff and Mrs Rudy Silvis
Obituary details list N J Wycroff and Mrs Rudy Elizabeth Silvis of Apollo with seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two siblings. Also notes on Alexander Johnston widow, first marriage Alfred Gilmert Poillard, funeral plans in Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rimersburg, with services next Tuesday.
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Rudy Elizabeth Silvis
Apollo
Shermen Seanor
North Tonawanda
N.Y
George W. Seanor
Dayton
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Alfred Gilmert Poillard
T D. Swenehart Wit
Rimersburg
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Brushvalley
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Dee
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Alvetca
William J. Graham
Buffington Towiship
Yoett
Leah Barner
Union
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