Armistice Signed In Compiegne Between Germany And France
Armistice signed at 6:50 p.m. in Compiegne in the same railway car used in 1918. Keitel and Huntziger signed for Germany and France respectively. French missionaries left for Rome by plane flown by a German pilot to seek a French Italian settlement. Hostilities with German Italian forces to cease six hours after the pact signing.
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Rome
New York
National Broadcasting Company
Compiegne
Germany
France
NBC
Columbia Broadcasting System
William L. Shirer
CBS
Compiegne Forest
Wilhelm Keitel
Charles Huntziger
William C. Kerker
Kerker
Adolf Hitler
General Keitel
Huntziger
Keitel
Bordeaux
French Mountain Citadel Drives Back German Attacking Forces
French defenders at L Ecluse fort near Bellegarde reportedly repulsed an afternoon assault and recaptured Bellegarde after dynamiting south of the town. German forces attacked from Mantua and the Valserine valley, with heavy artillery and air bombardment heard on the Swiss frontier.
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Chancy
L’ecluse
Bellegarde
Rhone River
Jura
Rhone
Rhone Gorges
Alpine
Italy
Vecluse
Mans
France
Mantua
Valserine
Annecy
Italian Sub Taken by British Trawler Moonstone
The ad miralty announced that a large Italian submarine surrendered to HM trawler Moonstone in the Gulf of Aden. Moonstone attacked with depth charges and surface guns, scoring hits, forcing the submarine to surface and surrender at Aden as a prize.
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London
Admiralty
Gulf of Aden
H. M
Aden
Willkie Confident of Victory at Convention
Willkie predicts winning the Republican nomination at the national convention in Philadelphia. He jokes his headquarters are under his hat, denies any stop-Willkie efforts, says no candidate will control delegates, and states he will not accept the vice presidency. He urges that the party has an excellent chance at the presidency.
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Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Bridges
Altho
Dewey
Taft
Vandenberg
Herbert Hoover
Tucker Defeated in Quarterfinal at Oklahoma Open Tennis
Gerald Tucker of Winfield loses his quarterfinal match in the Oklahoma state open tennis tournament to M. C. Hopper of Tulsa with scores 8-6 6-1 3-6.
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Tucker
Tulsa
Okla
Gerald Tucker
Winfield
M. C. Hopper
Italians Bomb Alexandria Raid Factory on British Fleet
Italian bombers attacked Alexandria harbor early today in a first strike against the British and French fleet. No ships hit. bombs fell into the sea or damaged homes as anti aircraft fire engaged the intruders. Casualties reported as Egyptian residents suffered shrapnel injuries.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Italy
France
Germany
Moharrem Bay
Chatley Beach
Africa
Royal Air Forces
Cairo
Tobruk
Libya
Kenya Frontier
Mussolini
Britain
Rgvpt
Stock Averages Edge Higher for Yesterday and Today
The average of 60 stocks rose to 41.2 yesterday from 41.1, indicating a small uptick in overall market breadth. Investors watched market leaders for momentum while broad participation remained tepid.
German forces near Lyon cut off by French lines
French sources say German troops near Lyon are isolated by new French lines above them. French southeastern forces merge their armies in the upper Rhone and press counterattacks aided by reinforcements from the south. In Lyon a pocket forms as French reorganization continues. In Beirut Syria, the French empire pledges to persist in resistance and war against Germany.
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Geneva
Lyon
Rhone Valley
Dombes Lakes
Saone
Auvergne
London
Ministry of Information
Beirut
Syria
Germany
Cameron Buys Lot in Spencer Gradview Place Area
E M Cameron of Valley Security Company purchased a lot in Spencer Gradview Place east of the daisy field. He plans a home on the east slope of the hill toward the University, with no definite arrangements yet. The lot lies south and slightly east of the E F Engle home in University Heights.
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Spencer Gradview Place
Daisy Field
E. M. Cameron
Valley Security Company
Cameron
University
E. F. Engle
University Heights
British Recon Aircraft Sink Large Enemy Supply Ship
The air ministry announced a British reconnaissance aircraft sank a large enemy supply ship in the North Sea. The attack followed RAF raids over northern and western Germany targeting major military objectives last night. Two British ships are listed as missing.
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London
Air Ministry
North Sea
Royal Air Force
Germany
Romanian King Calls for National Mental Shift Toward Nazi Pattern
Bucharest reports King Carol urged Romanians to revise their entire attitude to fit a new Nazi styled totalitarian party with government in its hands. The king said the regime would place state interests above personal aims in a radio address.
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Bucharest
Carol
Sweeping Rule on Delegates to Clean Up in the South
The Republican National Committee adopted a rule to bar delegates from congressional districts that do not cast at least 1,000 Republican votes. Proposed by Delaware committeeman Daniel Hastings, the measure aims to curb delegate buying and reshapes district representation ahead of the convention. Hastings also floated supporting John D. M. Hamilton for another term as party chairman, while funds show a surplus and possible transfers to the new committee.
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South
Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
Daniel O. Hastings
Delaware
Hastings
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
C. B. Goodspeed
Claflin
John Spaulding
Tom Rankin
Lawrence
T.N.E
Rankin
Spaulding
Ed Rooney
Republicans Push Peace and Hemispheric Defense Platform
Philadelphia June 22 AP delegates arrive as the Republican platform committee moves toward a peace and hemispheric defense declaration. Major candidates Dewey Taft Vandenberg Willkie and others attend or may attend as shifts in delegate support unfold. Foreign policy dominates discussions while internal fights over terms and possible vice presidential offers surface.
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Philadelphia
Republican Platform Committee
Frank Gannett
New York State
Bridges
New Hampshire
Vandenpers
Michigan
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Thomas E. Dewey
Wendell Willkie
New York
Centenarian Jane Dixon Dies in Lawrence at 100
Mrs. Jane Dixon known as Aunt Jane dies at 100 at 735 Pennsylvania Street after celebrating a century on April 5. A longtime Lawrence resident who came from Missouri in 1864 where she had been a slave. Funeral from St. Luke A.M.E. Church Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. J. N. Goddard officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by two sons Frank and James Dixon and numerous descendants.
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Jane Dixon
Lawrence
Jane
Pennsylvania Street
Dixon
Missouri
St. Luke A.M.E
J. N. Goddard
Oak Hill Cemetery
Play night Monday at Cordley school for recreation
Evelyn Kinney announces a Monday 7 to 8 pm play night for children at Cordley school as part of a summer recreation program. Parents invited. A short father and son softball game, folk dancing, tumbling, relays, singing, crafts exhibit. Gas Office closed Saturdays after 1 PM starting June 22 1940.
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Cordley School
Evelyn Kinney
S. Short
Jap Troops Advance Toward French Indo China
Japanese forces from Kwangsi moved toward French Indo China as other troops secured areas near Hongkong. The operation against Chinese guerrillas involved bombing with minimal ground fighting. Police were scarce at frontier crossings while trucks moved toward the border at night. British officials called reports alarmist and said precautions were precautionary.
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Hongkong
China
South China
Kwangsi
Indo-China
U S Army Plans August Blitzlike Training Exercise
The army will conduct a large scale summer maneuver from August 4 to 25 at Camp Ripley Minnesota involving 350000 regulars and National Guard troops. The plan mirrors blitzkrieg tactics with motor convoys rail movement and heavy use of mechanical equipment. Major General Percy P. Bishop will announce details from Omaha. Officers from the 34th division met Kansas City leaders en route.
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U. S
Lawrence
Camp Ripley
Minn
George C. Marshall
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Nathan Bedford Forest
Washington
Army
Ralph H. Truman
35Th Division
National Guard
Harry Frazee
Phil Love
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
34Th
Willkie Support Telegram From Lawrence Weighs In
A telegram signed by over 220 Lawrence residents urges Alf M. Landon to nominate Wendell Willkie at the Republican convention. Arthur Peck notes signers include new dealers, Democrats, and Republicans. The message seeks to influence London to pass it to the Kansas delegation.
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Lawrence
Wendell Willkie
Alf M. Landon
Philadelphia
Arthur Peck
Peck
London
Kansas
America
Willkie
League of Kansas Municipalities to Meet in Topeka
The annual convention will be held in Topeka on September 23 to 25. Secretary John Stutz announced after the executive committee met at Freehall offices. Attendees include Sam Kimball Mulvane E R Gould Parsons Howard Payne Vincent Hiebsch John Pomeroy and Dean Van Ness.
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League of Kansas Municipalities
Topeka
John Stutz
League
Freehall
Sam Kimball
Mulvane
E.R. Gould
Parsons
Howard Payne
Kansas City
Kan
Vincent Hiebsch
Wichita
John Pomeroy
Holton
Dean van Ness
Atchison
Rescued Americans Listed in Bordeaux Lisbon and Madrid
The state department moved to evacuate Americans stranded in Bordeaux Lisbon and Madrid after escaping European war. Officials asked for quick counts of those wishing to return and will decide on sailing arrangements based on demand.
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Washington
State Department
Bordeaux
France
Lisbon
Portugal
Madrid
Spain
Department
United States
Congress Pushes Money Bills Thru
Washington reports Congress sent nearly 4 billion dollars in defense and tax appropriations to the White House as a late session rush aims to cover the new fiscal year. The package includes 1.77 billion for defense materials, 1.16 billion for relief and civilian training, and 1.02 billion for labor and security agencies. The tax measure would raise the debt ceiling and adjust income and excise taxes, with changes effective on signing and 1940 earnings timelines.
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White House
Washington
Congress
National Defense Industries
Senate
Roosevelt
Labor Department
House
Armistice Signed in Compiegne Forest Ends Hostilities
Berlin reports the German French armistice agreement has been signed in the Compiegne Forest. No terms disclosed. French Senate backing Petain and calls for armistice noted by Paris radio. Also claimed: 500000 French soldiers surrendered in Alsace Lor rine.
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Berlin
Compijegne Forest
Alsace-Lorraine
Senate Naval Affairs Committee to Call Knox To Find His War Stand
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee votes to summon Col. Frank Knox, president Roosevelt's navy secretary designate, to testify on U S policy toward staying out of war. Hearing likely July 1 with action postponed until Republican convention ends. Also notes hearings planned for Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war and reactions from committee members.
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Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Knox
Washington
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
Navy
United States
Walsh
D-Mass
Philadelphia
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Airport expansion debated at city council meeting
The Lawrence airport board agreed with the University of Kansas owner of land to add 40 acres east of the port to expand the Municipal airport. Officials say the expansion will allow participation in government advanced training with about 15 students, while 60 begin the primary course Monday. The extra land will lengthen runways to 2500 3500 and 1900 feet in various directions.
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Municipal
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Earl D. Hay
C.A.A
Garner and Farley Plan Unified Democratic Platform
Vice President Garner and Postmaster General Farley are said to be pooling resources to secure a satisfactory vice presidential nominee and platform for the Democratic national convention. They foresee a long conference on Roosevelt likely running again, with Wag ner supporting a noninvolvement plank and defense emphasis. Garner backs a pledge of noninvolvement.
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Washington
Garner
Farley
Roosevelt
Wagner
N. Y
Auto Sold at Auction After King's Conviction
An automobile formerly owned by Lee King was sold at public auction this afternoon by Sheriff Charles IE Banning for 236 dollars. The car was confiscated and ordered sold by the court after King was convicted of possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor, Arthur Winchell of Lawrence purchased the car.
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Lee King
Charles Ie.banning
King
Arthur Winchell
Lawrence
British Officials Silent on French Armistice Sighing
In London on June 22 officials received word of a French armistice with Germany with no comment. Circles said no statements would be issued until terms are revealed.
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Britain
London
Germany
Seven Injured in First British Air Raid on Berlin
Berlin reports seven people injured and buildings damaged in the first air attack of the war near Berlin. A hospital was hit in the vicinity. Two civilians were slightly hurt at Bremen and incendiaries damaged a garage and cars near Babelsberg railway station. Four planes, described as British, were driven off by anti air craft fire.
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Berlin
Perm
DNB
Bremen
Babelsberg
Germany
Hollywood
UFA
Potsdam
Claflin Testifies in Own Defense in Arson Trial
John M. Claflin took the witness stand in district court to deny charges of first degree arson. His father O Q Claflin Jr and brother O Q Claflin III also testified. Witnesses included University of Kansas figures Dr F C Allen and George O Foster.
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John M. Claflin
Claflin
O. Q. Claflin, Jr
O. Q. Claflin, III
John Claflin
F. C
Eldridge
O. Q. Claflin
ITI
Allen
Kansas City
Kan
K. U
May Bring Showers Across Kansas As Harvest Forecasted
The Weather Bureau predicts upper Kansas may see showers tonight and Sunday after light rains today. Meteorologist S D Flora notes a threat from unsettled weather but not heavy precipitation, with warm, near normal highs and a favorable forecast for harvest next week.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Hanover
Concordia
Salina
McPherson
Geneseo
Hutchinson
Wichita
Anthony
Pratt
Hill City
Dodge City
Ness City
Sublette
Ashland
Manhattan
Phillipsburg
Weather Overview for Kansas Tonight and Sunday
Weather forecast for Kansas indicates generally fair conditions in the west with partly cloudy and threatening skies in central and eastern regions tonight and Sunday. Temperatures warming for central and eastern areas Sunday afternoon with specific hourly readings noted by the Gas Office.
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Kansas
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