Safety Meet Precedes Monroe Bicycle Parade
All parents invited to a 9 am safety meeting at Central Grammar School before a city bicycle parade. Talks by S A Moss of Missouri Pacific and Sergeant J M Busby of the Monroe police traffic dept. Prizes include a gold trophy and Montgomery Ward merchandise.
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Central Grammar School
S. A. Moss
Missouri Pacific Railway
J. M. Busby
Monroe City
Frank V. Reitzell
Busby
Montgomery Ward
Monroe News-Star—World
E. C. Roberson
American Legion Post
Monroe
Lucyle Godwin
Sporting Goods Department
Hitler Faces Paris Goal as Dietrich Reports on War Drive
Dietrich described Hitler as focused on Paris while watching England. He said the Nazi's strength lies in uniting people, armed force, and weapons, with Hitler directing press matters and living simply at headquarters. The Fuehrer reportedly visits former WWI trenches and fronts to boost morale.
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Hitler
Paris
England
Dietrich
People's State
Volksstaat
General Headquarters
Fuehrer
Belgium
France
Ghent
Kortryk
Langemarck
Dunkerque
Lille
Vimy Ridge
Loretto
Arras
Douhas
Cambrai
Philadelphia Flag Makers See Sales Rise on Anniversary
Philadelphia manufacturers report increased American flag sales amid the 163rd anniversary of Betsy Ross’s flagmaking in Philadelphia. Major T Otis Baker notes the army depot churns out about two flags daily, with regimental flags taking longer, up to thirty days.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
National Defense
Betsy Ross
General Washington
Continental Army
United States Army
Ross
T. Otis Baker
Peiping Jewel Market Fire Destroys Flower Street Shops
A blaze in Peiping destroys over 50 shops and small factories along Flower Street, the famed jewelry market producing jade, agate, turquoise, lapis, gold and silver costume pieces for American trade.
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Peiping
North China
Italian envoy to leave Egypt after Cairo severance
War dispatch reports Italian Minister Count Mazzolini and staff departing Egypt immediately for Italy after Cairo broke diplomatic ties. They will travel via Palestine Syria and Romania. Also notes a second wave of evacuee children leaving London for safety, with about 40,000 evacuated yesterday and today and 120,000 total by Tuesday.
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Egypt
Cairo
Count Mazzolini
Italy
Palestine
Syria
Romania
London
Senate approves postponement of Finland war debt
Washington reports the senate passed a unanimous resolution allowing Finland to delay its semi annual war debt payment of 159 308 dollars due tomorrow. In France, the air ministry said French aerial forces continued action across the front with bombings of roads and enemy columns and successful fighter attacks.
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Washington
Senate
Finland
Tours
France
French
Air Ministry
Hen Fruit Tree Nest Brings Montgomery Family Eggs
In Holdenville Oklahoma VirgI D Montgomery and family climb a tree to reach a nest about 15 feet up to gather eggs from a little red hen. The event highlights a rural scene of daily farm life and family effort.
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Holdenville
Okla
Virgi D. Montgomery
Montgomery
Germans Enter Paris and Seize Strategic Fronts
German forces entered Paris as they pushed behind the Maginot line from the Saar to Montmedy. Axis reports claimed a complete collapse of French defenses, while Weygand reportedly abandoned the capital. Britain pledged aid as Reynaud urged faster American warplane deliveries to support France.
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Paris
Montmedy
Bordeaux
France
Maginot Line
Saar
le Havre
Madrid
Tangier
Morocco
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Spain
Hitler
Bismarck
Germany
Britain
Tours
Loire River
Associated Press
United States
William C. Bullitt
State Department
Washington
Weygand
English Channel
Aubervilliers
Maxime Weygand
Berlin
Italy
Galisia Hill
Turin
Alpine
High Command
Italian North Africa
Tunisia
Red Sea
Ambassador Bullitt
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
America
Roosevelt
Norway
Flanders
Tallulah Bridge Hostess Receives Prizes At Club Event
Tallulah Mrs E S Moberney won a bridge hostess trophy Tuesday afternoon entertaining club members and guests. High score prize went to Mrs J W Huckabay with towels and consolation prizes to Mrs Z J Chambliss. Guests enjoyed a salad course served after games and the Madison Parish Home Demonstration tour highlighted by Miss Elizabeth Williams and Mrs William LaFave.
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E. S. Moberney
J. W. Huckabay
Z. J. Chambliss
Z. L. Chambliss
B. P. Folk
A. H. Hurd
W. D. Buford
G. L. Smith
Davis Whitfield
A. T. Palmer
BE. S. Freeman
Buford
Madison Parish
Elizabeth Williams
William LaFave
W.S. Cook
Baton Rouge
Clergy Attend Baptist Convention and Local Socials
Sterlington pastors led by Rev Earl Guin and colleagues left for the Baptist convention in Baltimore. Visitors include Miss Gladys Hughes of Dangerfield Texas, Dan Gerfiel d, and Gibsland guests with the Stall and Milstead families. Social events feature a Grotto dance in Monroe and a picnic at the American Legion hall honoring Bob Sanford of Pittsburgh with a large gathered group.
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Earl Guin
Williamson
Hart
Anderson
Baptist Convention
Baltimore
J. A. Milstead
American Legion Hall
Bob Sanford
Pittsburgh
Jack Usery
Roy Hendrix
Grady Milstead
J. J. Smith
Monroe
Jean Smith
Henry Woodhall
Nazi advances push toward Paris as French defenses crumble
Reports describe a rapid German breakthrough from Sedan to Montmedy and beyond with Vitry Le Francois and Ridge 304 falling, while Paris faces a third phase of pursuit. Hitler proclaims a three day celebration as Luftwaffe and naval units strike airports, rail hubs, and shipping along the French coast.
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Sedan
Montmedy
Lanembourg
Vitry-Le-Francois
Chalons
Deadman's Ridge
Verdun
Adolf Hitler
High Command
Paris
Saar Front
Maginot Line
Marne
Scotstown
Hebrides
Leivre
le Havre
Cherbourg
Brest
St. Nazaire
France
Atlantic
Bordeaux
Deaths James M. Morgan 73 of Start
James M. Morgan 73 of Start died Thursday evening after a short illness in a local hospital. He is survived by four daughters Mise Rosa Morgan and Mrs Ed Landers both of Start Mrs D A Pendarvis of Jackson Miss and Mrs J T Guynex of Girard and Formamen Charlie Morgan of Rayville Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church Start at 4 p.m. Friday with Rev Hammonds officiating Interment in New Salem cemetery.
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James M. Morgan
Start
Hammonds
New Salem Cemetery
Roosevelt weighs aircraft aid and navy plan shifts
President Roosevelt hints at recasting naval expansion to favor smaller, faster ships and aircraft carriers. He cites allied needs for clouds of planes and questions whether aid can be extended rapidly enough. White House says every effort is being made. Congress debates neutrality and supply policy amid naval reallocation talks.
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Atlantic
Europe
Reynaud
White House
Roosevelt
National Academy of the National Research Council
Federal Bureau of Standards
Athe
United States
Paul Reyna
France
Atty Wach
Cay
Congress
Acros
Senate
Navel
Noval
Pacific
Naval
Als
American Legion Denies Spy Suspect Rumors
Commander Apperson and national commander Raymond J. Kelly deny rumors of fifth column activity in the community. The American Legion cautions against hysteria as leaders address suspicious practices and incidents appearing in the Pet Page section.
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Apperson
American Legion
Raymond J. Kelly
The
Custody of Bullitt Sheds Light on German Air Raid
A Berlin paper claims Bullitt was in custody after a German air raid that damaged a "very special military airfield." It alleges token circulars in New York and Washington warned the United States of bombing targets. The report cites 15000 dead and secret deposits in American banks as part of the war shock.
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Ager
Berliner Nechtausgebe
New York
Weahington
United States
Miers and
Gunge
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