British doubt on German claim of French front break
London reports British military circles doubt the German assertion that the front from the sex to Mont medy has collapsed. They lack confirmation and say the claim is probably untrue. Paris as an open city would invite French counterattacks if Germany sends troops toward it.
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International News Service
London
Sex
Montmedy
Germany
Paris
Romilly
St. Digier
Dinner Meeting Ends Reunion of Consistory in Castleton
The Lawrence County consistory class concludes degree work with a patriotic last evening and a Scottish Rite symposium today led by Ross D. Rosenberger on what Masonry means to the individual. Dr. Stine, a Gettysburg and Johns Hopkins alumnus, discusses his Dupont work and the development of nylon and neoprene.
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Ross D. Rosenberger
Dr. Sue
Cathe- Sa
Castleton
Stine
Lawrence County
American Red Cross
George L. Robertson
Sline
Gettysburg College
Johns Hopkins Uni
Dupont Company
Eastern Laboratory
Gibbstown
T. N.T
Wilmington
Organic
Chemical Department
Dupont
alli=ing Unis
Germans in Paris Ahead of Reynaud Appeal to Roosevelt
Ambassador Bullitt reported German forces were in Paris before Reynaud’s last appeal to Roosevelt aired. Washington officials feared for Bullitt’s safety as he remained a lone link to Paris with direct communications blocked. An early morning State Department watch noted “everything is quiet” with no European messages received since the call.
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Washington
Bukitt
Paris
Biddle
State Department
Europe
Bullitt
Roosevelt
Hay
New Castir
Henry Evans
Reverend Evans Receives D D Degree at Muskingum Commencement
Rev Henry Evans received the Doctor of Divinity degree at Muskingum College commencement on Tuesday. Evans, a Westminster College and Xenia Theological Seminary graduate, serves as pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in New Concord Ohio. Attending were Attorney and Mrs H A Wilkison and former Judge and Mrs James A Chambers. Mrs Evans was formerly Katherine Wilkison.
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Henry Evans
Muskingum College
Evans
Westminster College
Xenia Theological Seminary
United Presbyterian Church of New Concord
H. A. Wilkison
James A. Chambers
Camp Caledon Names Louise Davies Director
Louise Davies named camp director at Camp Caledon in North Girard Pa for the coming summer. She is daughter of Sol and Mrs Davies and has taught art at Thaddeus Stevens School and led Lawrence County Junior Christian Endeavor. Laura Cowmeadow assists. camp is run by Erle County Sabbath School Association on Lake Erle.
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Camp Caledon
North Girard
Louise Davies
Garfield Aviue
Miss Davies
Sol Davies
Thaddeus Stevens School
Lawrence County Junior Christian Endeavor
Beckford Street
Member of Murder Ring Convicted in Philadelphia
Philadelphia jurors convict Joseph Swartz, 41, a member of the murder-for-insurance ring, of first degree murder in the 1936 poison death of his mother-in-law Lena Winkelman after about 15 hours of deliberation. The jury recommended mercy, fixing life imprisonment. Swartz had earlier undergone hospital examination during a prior trial.
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Cinternational News Service
Philadelphia
Joseph Swartz
Lena Winkelman
Swartz
Two Killed in Malta Bombing by Italian Plane
CAIRO June 14 Two British soldiers were killed and one wounded during raids on the Jabbish naval base at Malta by a single Italian warplane. A Royal Air Force communique reported Malta faced constant raids, with damage to some buildings.
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Jabbish
Malta
Royal Air Force
Raf
Wille
Attack on Maginot Line in Saar River Area
War report states the enemy crossed on a wide front with Le Havre captured. Paris to Sedan front in full retirement as our motorized divisions break through and the enemy flees leaving equipment. Paris under protection lifted, Vitry Le Francois taken east of the Marne, Argonne Forest outskirts reached, La Mort Homme Hill stormed, Montmedy captured as pursuit continues. The News, One Year $5.00
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Paria
Marne
Champagne
Vitry le Francois
Argonne Forest
la Mort Homme
Verdun
Montmedy
Deaths of the Day in New Castle Area Obituaries
Obituaries and funeral notices list Jacob Kline and others. Details cover death at New Castle Hospital, funeral arrangements at Howard L. Reynolds, and multiple services across Donora Farrell Sharon and New Castle with Woodlands Greenwood Oak Park cemeteries and various church affiliations.
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Jacob Kine
Beckford Street
New Castle ‘Hospital
Howard L. Reynolds
East Washington Street
Ormsby
Paul Ormsby
Donora
Bradley
John Foil
Don~ora
Laura Caffee
Youngstown
James Bair
Rey ‘Bair
Akron
John Arrenbrecht
Salem
John
William
Jookomo
Ind
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Williamstown
W. Va
Britain Responds to Paris Occupation News
Britain pledges aid to France as the Paris fall deepens the war outlook. London papers highlight Paul Reynaud’s appeal to the United States and Britain’s resolve to sustain a united front. Reports note the gravity of military events and urged national mobilization for a broader war effort.
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Brttin
Itatuf
London Evening Standard
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Bisanco
Willy
London
Paul Reynaud
United States
New Castle
North Caroline
North
South Dakota
Opposed to War Rally Shows Split U S Sentiment
Congressional voices weighed France’s plea for more aid as President Roosevelt pushed material support to the Allies. Senator Taft and Rep Bloom cautioned limits of law and timing, while Pepper urged immediate action, claiming Americans would authorize rapid arms and aircraft aid if given the chance.
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Claude Pepper
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P-L
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State Department
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National Detense Council
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Charlottesville
United States
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Roosevelt
New German Troops Enter Paris as Nazis Report
German forces moved into Paris marking an unprecedented entry since 1870 as they crossed the Seine and Marne. The Eiffel Tower’s elevator reportedly halted, suggesting French defenses were not drawing fire, while a south exit remained open for retreat toward Orleans and Chartres.
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Marne
Orleans
Chartres
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New Castle
Rome reports fighting on Alpine front continues
Rome reports heavy fighting on the Alpine front with enemy seizing Galisia repulsed and submarines hit. Allied air raids on Tunis area and Bye Ros air base, with aircraft losses and tank destruction. Ethiopian and Eritrean fronts see repulsed attacks, prisoners taken, and bombardments near Port Sudan Moyale and Aden. An axe-like detestable line about native marble courthouse ends the fragment.
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Hombard
Tunis
Arta Ephe Thalia Abt
Byeros
Fayette-Bay
Roulon
Elemvy
Ty Chalian North Africa
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East Africa
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Su+dan
Aden
Moyale
Eritrea
New Castle
Japan
Nao Dasee
Murphy
N. Gia
Continental America
Ilids
French Troops Evacuate Paris to Prevent Ruin
Paris is being evacuated as French forces pull back from the occupied capital to spare the city from destruction. Reynaud urges renewed Allied support, appeals to Roosevelt for more aid, and vows France will fight on, seeking a common victory for democracy despite dire hardship. The piece ends with an ad and a playful aside about Bonnie’s cooing.
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Paris
France
Roosevelt
United States
Wille Betten
New Castle
Bonnie
Lions Ladies Plan Outing Next Tuesday
Members of the New Castle Lions club cancel their luncheon on Tuesday June 18 for an evening picnic at New Wilmington community park with Lions Ladies. Dinner starts at 6 30 o clock in the park. Neighbors in Lawrence Mass and Finnish headquarters are referenced in a separate dispatch.
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New Castle
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