King Carol mobilizes 2,000,000 in Rumania threat crisis
King Carol orders mobilization of 2 million as Soviet forces push through Bessarabia and northern Bucovina. Reports say Red Army may have crossed limits near the Pruth river amid disrupted communications. Italo Balbo dies in Tobruk raid as Britain orders evacuation of women and children from Hong Kong.
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Associated Press
Russia
Rumania
Balkans
Carol
Red Army
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Pruth
Italy
Italo Balbo
Libya
United States
Tobruk
Great Britain
Japan
Hongkong
Hach- See
Edgehill Torpedo Attack Report Teeters On Conflicting Clues
A claimed torpedo strike on the American steamer Edgehill prompted conflicting wires and Lloyd's listings. Excalibur relayed the tip from a British station. Lloyd's does not list Edgehill and assigns the number to a German vessel. Separate report mentions the British freighter Empire Toucan. both incidents reportedly occurred about 500 miles southwest of Ireland. Red Cross cutters seek volunteers for garment work at 8 AM Monday in the Chapter House.
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New York
Mackay
Edgehill
British Isles
Lloyd's Register of World Shipping
Baltimore
Lloyd's
Excalibur
Mediterranean
United States
GYW
Ireland
Red Cross Cutters
Europe
Red Cross
Helen Glasser
Sixth Street
Tax provisions of 1840 Revenue Act on tobacco stock
The act approved June 25 1940 imposes a tax on floor stocks of manufacturers wholesalers and retailers of cigarettes. Tax due regardless of stock quantity and every person must take an inventory before starting business on July 1 and include all cigarettes in stock.
Presidents order on alien registration and fingerprinting
President Roosevelt signed a law requiring registration and fingerprinting of about 3.5 million aliens in the United States. He urged federal handling, warning state actions could cause confusion and duplication while affirming loyal noncitizens would not face hostility. The measure targets aliens while preserving loyalty to the country and its institutions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Medical Society Eyes Insurance Plan Rollout in Pennsylvania
MEDICOS HARRISBURG June 29 The Pennsylvania Medical Society seeks approval from the State Insurance Department to launch a low cost medical insurance plan soon in the Pittsburgh area or central Pennsylvania. Lester H. Perry editor of the society journal says the plan will later expand across the state as organization work completes for operation in either region.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Medical Society
State Insurance Department
Pittsburgh
Lester H. Perry
Italo Balbo Dies in Libyan Plane Crash
Italo Balbo governor general of Libya was killed when his plane crashed in flames during an enemy bombardment over Tobruk on June 28. The official communique said Balbo and all crew perished. Italian flags were lowered in homage. Balbo, a famed trans Atlantic flier and possible Mussolini successor, had been sent to Libya to keep political shadows from the capital.
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Rome
Italo Balbo
Libya
Tobruk
High Command
Italy
Mussolini
Balbo
Galeazzo Ciano
Roosevelt Aboard Potomac for 24 Hour Cruise
President Roosevelt planned to leave Washington in the afternoon for a 24 hour cruise on the presidential yacht Potomac. He would cruise on the Potomac River within easy return distance. Invited to accompany him were Jesse Jones and Mrs. Jones and Solicitor General Francis Biddle and Mrs. Biddle.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capital
Potomac River
Jesse Jones
Federal Loan
Jones
Francis Biddel
Biddle
Former Governor Fisher Laid To Rest In Greenwood
The Indiana statesman John Stuchell Fisher rests in Greenwood after a day of reflection and services at the First United Presbyterian Church. Attended by pastors Stillman A. Foster and John J. Mellvaine, the rites recalled his public service, patriotism, and lifelong ties to legal, political, and business communities. Carriages and flights carried mourners paying final respects to a figure celebrated for strength and courage.
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Greenwood
John Stuchell Fisher
Indiana
Commonwealth
New Kingdom
First United Presbyterian Church
Fisher
Willkie Ends Day Exhausted After 20 Hours On Campaign
Philadelphia dispatch reports Wendell L. Willkie, fatigued after a 20 hour day meeting delegates, resumes work on forming the new national committee. He weighs whether to keep National Chairman Jet Hamilton as party leaders debate the campaign’s direction. Willkie pledged a united, aggressive crusade and praised delegates’ support before reporters and a cool, composed wife.
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Philadelphia
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Yoker
National Committee
Jet Hamilton
America
Topon
Joseph Martin
White House
Mrs. Willkie
Treasury Balance Report Shows June Treasury Position
Washington June 29. The Treasury position for June 27 shows receipts of 14,193,154.22 and expenditures of 13,292,098.30, net balance 1,957,489,131.36 with a working balance of 1,230,015,905.25. Customs receipts for the month total 25,005,745.78 and the fiscal year receipts reach 5,856,661,276.61 while expenditures amount to 9,528,107,657.55.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Wayne Morris and Leonora Schinasi separate after marriage
Hollywood June 29 Wayne Morris a young motion picture actor and his society girl wife Leonora Bubbles Schinasi have separated Morris moved into an Hollywood apartment last night He is 25 and she 19 daughter of Leo Schinasi a wealthy New York tobacco importer They were married January 9 1939 and have a son Bert Wayne Morris born December 16
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Hollywood
Wayne Morris
Leonora
Bubbles) Schinasi
Morris
Leo Svhinasi
New York
Bert Wayne Morris
WPA W P A OVER WEEK END IN THIS STATE ARRESTS SEEN
Harrisburg reports statewide WPA inquiry into Nazis Communists or Fascists on relief projects or applying for jobs. 250000 affidavits issued to districts with penalties for false statements. Affidavits ask citizenship allegiance and nonmembership in anti government organizations.
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Harrisburg
WPA
Pennsylvania
Philip Mathews
Pny
United States
W. EP. A
Fiddlers Win Prizes at Penn Run Old Time Contest
Judges weighed applause tune knee action and rhythm as Jim Schrecengost 75 won first prize at the Penn Run Grange Hall fiddlers contest, with Trudy Fyock second, William Calhoun third, and Arthur Kinter fourth. Scores reflected audience applause at 50 percent and other factors. The event sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans drew crowds. masters of ceremonies and a varied program featured multiple performers and encores.
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Penn Run
Sons of Union Veterans
Jim Schrecengoss
Trudy Fyock
William Calhoun
Arthur Kinter
Walter H. Jackson
George Little
John Warner
Frank Stephens
Eleanora Burkhart
Cleova Ray
John
Hell On the Potomac
Fisher
Nellie Gray
Harvey Rhine
Brushyalley
Violet Aimining
Homer City
Jim Schrecengost
Dave
Annie
Penn Run String Ensemble
Dave Schrecengost
Woodrow Rhine
Turkey
Willkie campaign gains support from Philadelphia delegate split
Tickled Philadelphia reports Jay Cooke praising Wendell Willkie as the Republican nominee for president. Pennsylvania's 72 delegates returned home after voting on the party ticket, with a full slate for Oregon Senator Charles McNary as Willkie's running mate on the one ballot cast yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Jay Cooke
U. S
Wendell Willkie
Philadelphian
Pennsylvania
Charles McNary
Oregon
Willkie
Death Claims Wm Watterson After Prolonged Illness
William James Watterson 57 a longtime resident and agricultulturist died at home in White township Indiana R D 2 after a lengthy illness. Born October 19 1882 in Armstrong township he attended Zion Metheran Church for 40 years and is survived by widow Clara Snyder Watterson brothers and sisters including Gabriel Frank Mrs Thomas Boyer Christ Grant Elmer Mrs Olive Schreiner and Charles plus half sister Nellie. Funeral services Monday at 2 00 pm officiated by Rev Arthur J Piohl with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
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William James Watterson
White Township
Indiana
R. D
Armstrong Township
Congregation of Zion Metheran Church
Clara (Snyder) Watterson
Gabriel Watterson
Willett
Frank Watterson
Homer City
Thomas Boyer
Elderton
Christ Watterson
Grant Watterson
Ruffsdale
Elmer Watterson
Charleroi
Olive Schreiner
Westwood
Calif
Charles Watterson
Leechburg
Nellie
Arthur J. Piohl
D. D
Oakland Cemetery
Auto crash injures glen campbell woman after funeral
Miss Ethel Cressley of Glen Campbell, an employee of the State Health Department, suffered a fractured nose and a cut leg in a head on collision on Route 0 near Hillsdale while returning from the funeral of Hon. John F Fisher former Governor of Pennsylvania. The other operator was James H James 42 of Glen Campbell. Charles Kerr of Hillsdale was the other driver. Neither vehicle was traveling fast.
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John 5. Fisher
Pennsylvania
Ethel Cressley
Glen Campbell
State Department of Health
Hillsdale
Cressley
James H. James
Charles Kerr
Carnival Opens at Homer City Firemen’s Carnival
Homer City opens its annual Firemen’s Carnival tonight with crowded rides and concessions and runs through Saturday July 6. The parade begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday led by drum corps and fire companies from Indiana Cambria and Westmoreland counties, per Police Chief A I Campbell.
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Homer City
Indiana
Cambria
Westmoreland
Chiat
Police
A. I. Campbell
Willkie Pledges Self to Democracy After Nomination
Philadelphia dispatch reports Republican nominee Wendell Willkie pledging to fight for the preservation of American democracy as the convention confirms his nomination. The old committee backs John Hamilton to stay as campaign chair, with formal notification to Willkie expected later in the summer after a ceremony in Elwood, Indiana.
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Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
White House
D Gates
Charles L. Nary
Willkie
Republican National Committee
National Committee
John Hamilton
Elwood
Ind
Lakesetpe Sea Stages Announces July 1 Bus Schedule Changes
Lakesetpe Sea Stages lines announces widespread timetable changes to add daily service to New York City and Cleveland. Edwards Motor Transit president J W Edward says revised schedules start Monday with new westbound and northbound departures from Indiana and Pittsburgh connections for southern news points.
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Cleveland
Lakesetpe Sea Stages Lines
J. W. Edward
Edwards Motor Transit Company
Lea
Pittsburgh
Intervenin
Indiana
Piburgh
Buffalo
DuBols
New City
DuBais
Tima
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Rimersburg
Inchiena
Wesleyn Methodist Church
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Girl
GOP
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