Solons Rush to End Session Amid Foreign Crisis
Congress faces pressure to stay in session after international tensions. House leaders expect to reconvene beyond the June 32 date. Representative Celler urges repeal of the neutrality act calling it a shallow fiction, citing aid to Britain and France. Secretary Wallace warns of German economic pincers harming American farms.
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Great Britain
Jonet
Clark
Muscouri
Sim
Pawer
Congress
Bankhead
Raviurn
House
Celler
Democrat
New York
Mussolini
Wallace
Germany
Western Hemisphere
Hitler
Europe
Prize for Empty Cans and Bottles Prompts Witty Trade
Local story notes Abyssinian natives prize empty soup cans and catnup bottles. They offer an adorer egga and a chicken in exchange for each empty can or bottle.
Ouachita Parish Election Proclamation June 1940
Public notice that Ward One Ouachita Parish Louisiana will hold an election on June 10 1940 to decide on alcoholic beverage licenses and related products. Precincts One Midway Market Fairbanks and Two D Y Smiths Sterlington open 6 p m close 7 p m. Officials listed for each precinct and deputy supervisors named. Court of Monroe to canvass results Friday June 21 1940 at 10 a m. J L Warren President Police Jury Ouachita Parish. May 17 31 June 13 1940.
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Parish
Ouachita
Ouachita Parish
WL. Warren
Midway Market & Groccery
Fairbanks
Vincent Marsala
Roy C. Welch
Lanmingham
R. L. Moore, Jr
D. Y. Smith
Sterliington
J. N. Peters
Mra
J. H. Hammons
I. Spriggs
O. K. Bailey
Tom D. Wafer
Monroe
Louistans
J. L. Warren
Quachita Parish
Board of Supervisors of Election
Quachus Parish
Louisana
Midway Market & Grocery Store
D. Y. Smith's
Sterlington
Ernest Marnet
Ray C. Welch
R. N. Lanningham
R L. Moore, JR
I. N. Peters
Griggs
K. Bailey
Tom YD. Wafer
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Cc. E. Wilds
Board of Supervisors of
Quachits Parish
John Williams
Lillian E. Collins
Lilian Collins
A. D
Lillian FE. Collins
Onroe
Lacy
Reynaud Pleads US Aid as France Battles to Hold Paris
Premier Reynaud voices gratitude for US aviation and armament aid while pledging intensified resistance against overwhelming enemy numbers near Paris. He urges President Roosevelt to publicly back allied effort and moral support, warning of a new frontier and possible North Africa action if Paris falls. Roosevelt replies stressing unity of 90 percent seeking peace under international law.
Premier Advises F. D. R. on Setup
In a continuation from the first page a statement dated October 5, 1937, notes the premier thanking President Roosevelt for aid in arms and aviation and for acknowledging the peril to world liberty peace and security. The remark references the percentage figure cited by the president and outlines allied assistance.
Roosevelt address deemed complete answer to Reynaud appeal
The White House stated that President Roosevelt's address promising U S material resources to the Allies was a complete answer to French Premier Reynaud's request for all assistance except an expeditionary force. Stephen Early said Reynaud's appeal was delivered to the State Department after Roosevelt spoke from Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
United States
Paul Reynaud
France
Stephen Early
Reynaud
State Department
Charlottesville
Early
French Premier Appeals Roosevelt in World War II Crisis
Reynaud told Mr Roosevelt that France is struggling at Paris and behind it and may retreat to provinces or to North Africa and even America. He said Paris has fallen from government control as he vows sacrifice and continuation of the fight for freedom.
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France
Reynaud
Roosevelt
United States
Paris
North
Africa
America
Atlantic
Mr. Roosevelt
Germany
Marne River
Chateau-Thierry
Persan-Beaumont
Eiffel Tower
Mediterranean
Italy
Egypt
Hair Stands On End As Wardens Race For Baby Gas Masks
The article notes fear makes hair stand on end as muscle fibers contract at the base of each hair. It reports wardens racing to supply gas masks to newborns with a record for speed, though another mask was surpassed within a day.
Air raid warning and flare ups reported in war news
Alexandria reports its first air raid warning at 7 35 p m with the all clear 10 minutes later as planes reportedly veer away without bombs. A British plane crashes into an east coast flour mill in London setting it ablaze after striking a balloon barrage cable.
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Alexandria
Egypt
London
Swiss government charges minister in London over Geneva Lausanne bombing
Switzerland protests bombing of the Geneva and Lausanne region that killed four and wounded twenty. The government notes it reserved the right to claim damages for victims families and for material destruction repairs.
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Bern
Switzerland
London
Geneva
Lausanne
Sunk Cruiser and Tanker Reported in Mediterranean
June 13 report says one Haly submarine torpedoed a British cruiser and an oil tanker in the Mediterranean on the second day of the war.
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Rome
Haly
Mediterranean
Nanking Demands Evacuation of European Forces in China
The Japanese‑controlled central government at Nanking led by Wang Chiang‑Wei called for the withdrawal of all European troops, warships, and armed forces stationed in China. It said it seeks only to avoid untoward incidents in the country under Japanese guidance.
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Shanghai
Jime
Nanking
China
Wang Chiang-Wei
Nazi Propaganda Chief’s Brother Ordered to Leave Mexico
Government circles expect the Mexican foreign ministry to announce that Arthur Dietrich head of the German legation press bureau and director of Nazi propaganda in Mexico has been asked to leave the country.
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Mexico City
Mexican Foreign Ministry
Arthur Dietrich
Adolf Hitler
German Legation
Mexico
Paris on edge as German forces near city center
Allied dispatches report German troops advancing toward Paris from multiple fronts while French defenses slow the Nazi drive. Berlin claims gains and Paris braces under an open city declaration as Britain and Italy shift troops and air raids escalate in the region.
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Warsaw
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Mussolini
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Great Britain
Italy
Britain
Reynaud
France
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Turin
Milan
Toulon
Bizerta
Mediterranean
London
French
Young man poses as News-Star-World rep in magazine contest
A teen claiming to represent the News-Star-World solicited funds in a magazine contest and took money from residents in the Twin Cities. He used the name Jimmie Williams at times. The paper warns residents not to deal with any magazine subscription solicitations and asks anyone who was contacted to notify the newspapers or police.
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News-Star—World
Jimmie Williams
News-Star World
Twin Cities
Japan’s concerns over East Indies status in wartime
Japan warned it would maintain the economic and political status quo in the Dutch East Indies amid European moves in World War II. London and Washington voiced support for protecting East Indies interests, while Germany indicated no interest and a Dutch naval plane reportedly attacked a Japanese fishing boat near Gaspar Island.
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East Java
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Japan
Germany
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Holland
Dutch West Indies
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France
United States
East Indies
Hachiro Arita
Foreign Office
Gaspar Island
South Pacific
Marshall Islands
Admiralty
Far East
Four-H Members Visit Monument
Four-H members toured a monument during an encampment near the site. A guard noted the 898 steps pose a challenge yet the youths appear fit for the climb and a planned march with no roughhousing. Past limits were tested by a senior trip in 1954.
Senate Passes Two Ouster Bills and Elections Reform
The senate approved two ouster bills tied to Governor Jones's campaign promise for a three-car license cap. A constitutional amendment to set the maximum goes to the senate, with no house debate. A separate measure to elect school superintendents failed by indefinite postponement, and a unanimous vote sent to the senate a proposal limiting election boards to general elections and restricting their appointment powers.
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Jones
Senate
House
Italy’s War Strain Pressures Fuel and Trade Balance
The article notes Italy faces fuel and coal shortages as war looms. It cites a British blockade easing for German coal, Italy’s reliance on imports, and Albania as oil source unlikely to meet demand. Observers warn Italy must decide quickly or face untenable finances and dwindling hard currency.
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Germany
Italy
Albania
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Inquest Clears After London Fire and Explosion
An inquest into a London fire and explosion concluded after seven months. The jury heard 1,674,000 words of evidence and, in thanks for their labor, were exempted from further duty for life.
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London
Turkey Nazis Sign Trade Pact Sparks Press Push
The Turkish press, now hostile to Italy after its war entry, demanded assurances against a hostile Russia. A Paris legend of Marie Antoinette’s treasure collapsed as wreckers raised the canal-boat Telemaque in the Seine but recovered no coins.
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Russia
Italy
Paris
Seine
Marie Antoinette
Nations Envoys to Leave Rome After Diplomatic Break
Passports were handed to nations' envoys as Italy severed relations under the British alignment. Reports describe Allied raids on northern Italian cities and actions against the Ligurian coast amid tighter gas price controls. A French frontier assessment cites Italian divisions along the Alps and a bridge demolition, while a grace period for civilian evacuation is noted. Liberia lacks railroads and has a 130000 population.
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Allance
Liguarian
Toure
iReports
Nice
Vittorio Emmanuele
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