Reims And Rouen Taken By Nazis
Berlin reports the cities of Reims and Rouen have fallen, with the Seine crossed and the Marne reached as German forces close in on Paris. German authorities express confidence in breaking French resistance and indicate Versailles may soon be reached, while Paris faces growing panic and government disarray as the invasion widens.
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Rouen
Berlin
Pierre J
Huss International
Paris
Crerman
Meuse
Seine
Marne
Germany
Versailles
France
New Castle
Friday Flag Day urged for safety and observance
Friday is Flag Day and the city should display stars and stripes widely to honor the occasion. The piece urges bicycle riders to practice safety, notes road resurfacing plans from limestone piles, and mentions painters marking white safety lines at East Washington Street to direct pedestrians to cross at intersections.
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Washington Street
Kuy
New Castle
Daily Weather Report for United States Period
Weather summary shows 24 hour period ending 6 pm Tuesday with high 87 and low 66 degrees, 14 inches precipitation, river at 8 feet. Year ago figures: high 85, low GE, precipitation trace.
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United States
Rome Reports Italian Air Attack on Malta
Italian air raids on Malta were reported as yielding evident results. A Telegrafo dispatch claimed bridges at Ponte and San Luigi were destroyed after trains moved along the coast. Italian authorities said five ships unable to scuttle were captured off the Spanish coast. most crew members escaped.
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Ciano
Telegrafo
Ponte and
San Luigi
Nazi Drive Against Paris Reaches Peak in France
German forces press a desperate gamble for victory with more than 100 divisions in the onslaught between the lower Seine and the Argonne. Paris is said to be fully engaged as French troops withdraw to the city outskirts. Chancellor Hitler has committed all reserve and training tanks to the front.
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Kenneth Downs
International News Service
France
Germany
Seine River
Argonne
Paris
Hitler
Compiegne
Noyen
Huy
New Castle
America Gets Cooperation From Brazilians Says
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hull praising Brazil for warm cooperation with the United States. He noted Vargas spoke to Brazilians not foreigners, signaling support for Pan American solidarity. Hull declined to comment on Vargas speech, stressing no official receipt of the remarks.
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Joseph H. Baird
Washington
Getulio Vargas
Hull
Vargas
Brazil
Germany
Italy
Vargar
Kuy IN
Famous Polish Submarine Lost in World War II
London reports the famed Polish submarine Orael, allied with British forces, is missing and presumed sunk after a dramatic Baltic escape. In New York, a French military spokesman says German troops across the Seine have been wiped out in French counterattacks per British radio.
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New Castle
International News Service
New York
British
Radio Today
Seine
Columbia Broadcasting System
Spring Reunion Of Consistory Opens With Large Class
The 66th Valley of New Castle Consistory fusion opened its spring reunion with a large class, Frederick G. Moser presiding as thrice Potent Master. The opening degree work honored Legion of Honor members, veterans of wars, who received flowers as Commander Charles E. Allen recounted their service.
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Valley of New Castle
Frederick G. Moser
United States
Charles E. Allen
Legion of Honor
Lions to Meet at Reading in 1941 Convention
Some 700 Pennsylvania Lions club delegates head home after a three day convention in which they approved national defense plans and a campaign against subversive elements. Reading was chosen as the 1941 convention city by a close vote over Pottsville. In New Castle Italians Scuttle Pacific Steamer Romolo. Australian cruiser intercepts mid Pacific and crew sinks ship. all Italian sailors saved.
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International News Boerylce
Oil City
Pennsylvania Lions Club
Reading
Pottsville, NY
New Castle
SCUTTLE _ PACIFIC STEAMER
British Report Aerial Raids In Northern Italy
British bombers attacked northern Italy targeting military objectives as German planes raided the English coast. An air ministry communique confirmed raids on Italy while German Heinkel craft failed to hit targets and two planes were engaged by coast defenses. Allied air actions in Libya drew London praise amid Mediterranean operations.
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Percy Winner
International News Service
Rome
Malta
Libya
Italy
Count Galeazzo
Charles A. Smith
Stalt
London
England
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Heinkel
Paris
Mediterranean Zone
New Castle
Geneva Bomb Attack Kills and Wounds Civilians
Geneva suffered a bomb blitz as unidentified warplanes struck the city and Renens near Lausanne. Four dead and at least 18 wounded in Geneva. a soldier and a woman killed elsewhere. officials say Swiss neutrality breached as air raids rang Geneva’s first alert since the war began.
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International News Service
Geneva
League of Nations
Renens
Lausanne
Switzerland
Arve
Berlin Press Reiterates Aloofness From American Affairs
Berlin warns American correspondents of Germanys intention to remain completely aloof from American affairs The German foreign office stresses restraint of the press toward US rearmament and antiwar agitation asserting the policy America for Americans Europe for Europeans and detachment from US politics and economics.
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International Sowa Service
Berlin
German Foreign Office Today
United States
Amercan
America
Europe
Replacements for CCC Camps to Rise in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports that CCC camp replacements in Pennsylvania will increase from 3800 to 6000 while total enrollment remains about 16,000. State supervisor J Fred Kurtz cites congressional disapproval of a $50 million cut as the reason, with 300,000 men enrolled nationwide across 1500 camps. Pennsylvania holds the largest contingent. England and Japan reach agreement on Tientsin issue, officials announce.
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Conternational News Service
Harrisburg
Civilian Conservation Corps
Pennsylvania
J. Fred Kurtz
Kurtz
CCG
C. C. Cc
Saint Loko
New Castle
Friday Flag Day Observance Urged Nationwide
Friday June 14 marks the first anniversary of the Stars and Stripes becoming the U S flag. Citizens are urged to display the flag at homes and buildings to show patriotism amid concerns about subversive elements and tyranny.
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American Congress
Navy Awards Contracts For Huge Warships
Navy awards contracts for 22 vessels at an estimated $327.293 million, the largest single order in history. Two 45,000-ton battleships to be built in government yards plus 11 other ships. government builds total $262.909 million. Nine private-yard vessels cost about $64.324 million.
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Washington
Navy Today
New Castle Lions elect Leslie as club president
Assistant Postmaster James G. Leslie will head the New Castle Lions Club as president for the coming year, succeeding Roy F. Conway. Also chosen were Charles I. Pile first vice president Harvey B. Bush second vice president George F Winter Sr third vice president Bayding Thayer Gail Tavister Numa F. Vidal Jr Linn Tamer Roy T.F. Conway Sk y Plot and William P.D. Coban Paul G. Dingledy and Dr Jay L. Reed as directors. The group noted National Dairy Week observance.
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James G. Leslie
New Castle Lions Club
Roy F. Conway
Juessie
Charles I. Pile
Harvey B. Bush
George F Winter, Sr
Bayding Thayer
Gail Tavister
Numa F. Vidal, Jr
Linn Tamer
Roy TF
Troop K Horses to Camp Canton June 19
Captain G P Mitchell reports from Harrisburg that Troop K horses totaling 32 will be sent to Camp Canton New York on June 19. The mounts and those from other regimental troops will be pooled for the 59th Cavalry Brigade from June 24 to July 15 and by other units until Troop K arrives at the camp August 4.
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G. P. Mitchell
G. W. Shoemaker
S2nd Cavalry Brigade
Harrisburg
Camp Canton
New York
Entirerigade
59Th Cavalry Brigade
Paris Suburbs Evacuated as German Drive Advances
Paris braces as German forces press toward Rheims with two armored divisions, prompting evacuation of Paris suburbs. French high command reports no major front change while Marne defenses tighten, and Governor General Hering vows Paris will be defended to the last stick and stone as youths are mobilized.
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Tours
France
Rheims
Marne
Paris
Hering
Nazi Submarine Halted U S Liner
Berlin reports the German submarine stopped the refugee United States liner Washington off Portugal coast early yesterday. The U boat halted after Washington reported calling at Bordeaux Lisbon and Galway for refugees. The commander acted correctly misidentifying the ship as a Greek steamer before exchange of courtesy signals allowed Washington to proceed.
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International News Service
Berlin
United States
Washington
Portugal
Mnet
State Department
Germany
Bordeaux
Lisbon
Galway
Ireland
Hner
Paris Defenders Hold Outer Front Amid German Threats
British quarters report French forces around Paris fighting hard and clinging to life on the fringe of the capital. The main danger is a German assault on Reims which could threaten the Maginot Line or Paris from the east. France withdraws to outer positions as the siege enters its height with no German entry into Paris yet.
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Paris
Reims
Maginot Line
Riviera
Havre
New Castle
Egypt Joins Allied Front War Moves In Africa
Egypt severs diplomatic ties with Italy after the Chamber of Deputies approves Premier Aly Maher Pasha’s recommendation. Egypt, allied with Britain, mobilizes all reserves including the desert camel corps at frontier stations. observers forecast a war declaration.
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Sulletin
Cairo
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Aly Maher Pasha
Egypt
Great Britain
Desert Camel Corps
Ruy
New Castle
Arthur Mometer and the wandering trout chaser
Arthur Mometer travels miles up rocky streams chasing trout and bass across Canada. He tramps from dawn to dusk with little rest, fishing in sun rain or heat, insisting the weather is always fine when fishing. He recalls long catches on a simple line and pole, a lifelong habit that defines his days.
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