18 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
1
New York in June a famous Hollywood writer and his brother, Billy, were not indicted by a federal grand jury on passport fraud. The brief item notes the absence of charges in the matter.
The White House today flatly denies a rumor that Italy seeks a peace deal. Officials say no such negotiations are underway and describe the report as unfounded and speculative, reiterating the administration’s stance on allied strategy and postwar terms.
GOP insiders discuss a potential dark horse candidate, noting Taft and Dewey as unlikely contenders while speculating on new frontrunners and shifting support within the party.
In a tight match the pry promotes a press of 5 as opponents clash in a high stakes bout. Details remain unclear due to fragmentary OCR but the event centers on a confrontation with a key figure named Pry and proceedings around a 5 unit measure or score.
A SUNY meeting triggered a clash between Biggee and Speier as Ropne Farmers confront internal leadership questions. Unclear details from the fragmented OCR leave the outcome uncertain.
Afriend 10 penny Ige fund is cited in a fragmentary note. The text mentions a cartel context and financial concern but lacks clear actions, dates, or named entities. The readable portion signals an ongoing discussion of a fund or alliance with unclear objectives and participants.
Vatican City June 18 Pope Pius sends messages to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini urging peace terms with France be guided by moderation and lack of vindictiveness. He also asks Marshal Henri Philippe Petain to accept settlement with fortitude and abandon dangerous intranigence.
War production proves begun by county Red Cross as chiefs pledge full support and drive. Local volunteers and workers including Maria Fete, Mex WG, Den Meet, Brush Men and Mrs Hervan Wikies Relegen Bole organize drives, recruit artisans, and pledge to sustain wartime output through October.
The readable text references a school on Tuesday with several activities. Mentions include Miss Mie, Margaret Hedi, and a general activity outline. Details are sparse and partially garbled, but indicate a school events note or listing from a period newspaper.
In Munich on June 18, Reichsführer Adolf Hitler and Premier Benito Mussolini held a secret conference at the Fuehrerhaus to determine the attitude and potential terms toward France’s request for an armistice. Officials said the accord set the stance of Germany and Italy toward France while giving no immediate details. The leaders, greeted with fanfare, were reported to be shaping a severe peace without bargaining, as troops pressed on in the west.
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