Lithuania Becomes Soviet Occupied Nation Under Pressure
Kaunas June 15 Soviet Russia absorbed Lithuania to end alleged hostile acts against the Soviet Union. A Soviet ultimatum demanding immediate court action against Justice Minister Kazys Skucas and the political police chief was accepted with a slight delay. Antanas Merkys resigns to yield to a new cabinet led by General Rastikis as occupation begins.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Russia
Fuithuania
Antanas Merkys
G Rastikis
Tormer
Hhe
Okl
Baltic
France
Floral displays and church centennial mark local scene
In Lawrence County farms and homes show roses and blooms as weeds and grasses grow along rural roads. Rich Hill Presbyterian church on the New Castle Volant road marks its centennial with a program through Sunday, with former pastors returning for the observance and Father’s Day services planned for tomorrow. Lieutenant Harris Roghner of the Army Air Corps flew from Kelly Field to New Castle Airport and then to Mayville, visiting family after landing Friday afternoon. New Castle Airport was the only local field large enough to accommodate his North American Pursuit aircraft.
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Lawrence County
Peonles
Rich Hill Presbyterian Church
New Castle-Volant
Harris Roghner
United States Army Air Corps
Kelly Field
Texas
New Castle
Lieut Roghner
May
Daily Weather Report for Thursday US statistics
The 24 hour period ending 5 p m Thursday shows a maximum of 86 and a minimum of 65 with no precipitation. River stage is 7 feet. Year ago same date recorded a maximum of 71 and a minimum of 00 with trace precipitation.
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United States
Four Million French Refugees Head South
London reports four million refugees crowding toward the south through French villages under heavy rain. They travel on foot bicycles and improvised conveyances, carrying possessions. Pets are turned away for lack of food and shelter as crowds be fed by mobile canteens.
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International News Service
London
London Fivening Standard
Tours
Rumors Grow Over France War Outlook After Paris Fall
London discussions claim many rumors about France continuing to resist or seeking peace after Paris fall. German peace-offensive speculation circulates amid Anglo-French consultations not disclosed publicly. British and French authorities have not confirmed the rumors.
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Charles A. Smith
London
France
Paris
Germany
Cgierman
New Castle
Reunion Ends With Dinner And Program Friday
One of the Valley of New Castle Consistory reunions closed with a large dinner attended by about a thousand. Dr Charles M A Stine of E I du Pont spoke on science advancing industry and called synthetic chemicals a new fourth kingdom joining animal, vegetable and mineral products.
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Valley of New Castle
Charles M. A. Stine
E. I. du Pont,de Nemours and Company, Inc
Dr. Stine
John S. Wallace
Pennsylvania
R. John BE. Elliott
Stine
Welty O. Rugh
Margaret Henry Taken By Death
New Castle mourns Miss Margaret Loretta Henry matron of the Margaret L Henry home at 620 Friendship street died Friday at 5 05 PM in New Castle hospital after a long illness. Born March 34 1876 in North Amherst Ohio she devoted years to helping homeless children. She founded a non sectarian home in Cleveland in 1895 and later started the children s home here on August 2 1903.
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New Castle
Margaret Loretta’ Henry
Margaret L. Henry
Friendship Street
New Castle Hospital
Miss Henry
North Amherst
Lawrence
Sara Henry
Cleveland
Finnish airliner plunges into gulf. Trenton man among dead
International News Service reports the mysterious Finnish airliner explosion killed nine others and left Henry W. Antheil Jr. of Trenton missing. Antheil, 29, served with the American legation in Helsinki on courier duty from Tallinn to Helsinki. Secretary Hull notified the family.
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International News
Trenton
N. J
Secretary of
Hull Today
Anthell
Helsinki
Tallinn
Estonia
Genoa and Venice Bombarded as Rome Reports
Rome reports a naval bombardment of Genoa and Venice with air raid alarms in multiple Italian cities including Rome. Claims that French localities were occupied by Mussolini's troops accompany the update. Six killed, twenty one injured. French planes dropped pamphlets on Rome.
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Percy
International News Service
Rome
Alliad Geval
Genoa
Venice
France
Mussolini
Alpine
Riviera
Turin
Savona
Imperial
Dean Is Held In County Jail
The case of Arthur Dean, confessed slayer of his sister in law Helen Nasal, shows no new developments as he remains jailed for a preliminary hearing within ten days on a murder and manslaughter charge. County Detective Welsh and State Policemen McCullough and Klare are credited with rapid work. two errors in Dean's conduct are noted, including apparent nails and work clothes details.
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Arthur Dean
Helen Nasal
Dean
Paul A. Welsh
R. O. McCullough
R. A. Klare
Shenango Township
Jackson Avenue
Aittle
Deaths in Mercer and surrounding areas noted
Death records list Mrs Margaret Loretta Henry 64 of 120 Friendship Street and Mrs Angeline Baden Nelson 82 of Hillsville Bessemer road along with Solomon Winner 85 of Mercer and Mr Charles Stewart 58 of Mercer and Mrs Martha Wright 77 of Camp Run.
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Margaret Loretta Henry
Friendship St
Angeline
Baden / Nelson
Hillsville-Bessemer Road
Solomon Winner
Mercer
Charles Stewart
Martha ‘Wright
Camp Run
West Point Annapolis enlargement studied by war and navy
Washington June 15. West Point and Annapolis academies may be enlarged and four year courses shortened to about three years to meet a shortage of trained officers. High army and navy officers and congressional leaders discussed defense plans and potential legislation to expand armed forces and accelerate training programs.
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Washington
West Point
Annapolis
War
Navy Departments
National Defense Program
Army
Navy
Congressional
CDC
National Defense
War Department
Europe
Roosevelt
National Research Bureau
Berlin Claims Verdun Taken
Berlin announces Verdun fallen after long battle as German high command says the Maginot line south of Saarbrucken was pierced along a wide area in a special communique.
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Berlin
Verdun
Maginot Line
Saarbrucken
New Castle
Italians Sink British Cruiser Calypso in the Med
Italy announced its first naval victory as an Italian submarine torpedoed and sank the 4,180 ton British cruiser Calypso in the Mediterranean. Forty men were feared dead. The report cites the official announcement from London.
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Iiternatonal News Service
London
Italy
Calypso
Mediterranean
Castur
British French Ambassadors to Confer With Roosevelt
The British and French ambassadors to the United States Lord Lothian and Count De Saint Quenti n have been scheduled for a conference with President Roosevelt at the White House. The White House announced the meeting for 6 30 a m EST.
France Receives Allied Aid Promises Amid War Broadcasts
A NBC New York broadcast reports that Australia New Zealand and the Union of South Africa have sent messages to French Premier Paul Reynaud promising aid to the French people. The messages were picked up by British radio and relayed today.
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New York
Australia
Zealand
Union of South Africa
Paul Reynaud
NBC
G O P Chairman To Begin Work For Convention
Philadelphia dispatch reports National GOP Chairman John D. M. Hamilton will lead committees into Philadelphia tomorrow for a week of preliminary work ahead of the Republican national convention opening June 24. His arrival signals the launch of nationwide convention headquarters and the associated campaign fever in the city.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
National G. P
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Brazil Loyalty Emphasized By Vargas Cable
G International News Service reports from Washington on June 15 President Vargas assures President Roosevelt and the American government of Brazil’s devotion to Western Hemisphere solidarity. The White House released a cablegram from Vargas to the Brazilian embassy stating that Brazil will not fail him in loyalty.
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G International News Service
Washington
Genlo. Vargas
Brazil
Roosevelt
White House
Vargas
Steamer Margaretta Reported Torpedoed Off Cape Finisterre
International News Service reports the Spanish steamer Margaretta torpedoed 450 miles off Cape Finisterre by an unidentified submarine. Nineteen survivors rescued by a fishing boat. The vessel is listed in Lloyd's register of shipping.
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International News
Madrid
Cape, Finisterre
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
France Reports Violent Fighting In Champagne Normandy Evreux
Violent fighting and German pressure were reported by the French high command in a war communique. The Paris and Champagne regions saw intensified activity toward Troyes and Saint Vezier, with heavy bombardments in Lorraine and Alsace and disruptions on lines of communication.
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Internation News Service
France
Champagne
Normandy
Louviers
Evreux
Paris
Troyes
Saint Vizier
Lorraine
Alsace
Government Of France In Transit
In London a statement says the French government is moving to a new center of operations and military news will be scarce until its new headquarters are settled. The report notes the move is under way and will affect communications from Paris. The dispatch is datelined London and cites a Way in New Castle.
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Cinternational News Service
London
New Castle
Russians Deny Sweden Aid Pledge Reports From Moscow
Tass denies US reports that Russia promised Sweden military help if attacked. Official Soviet circles stress the Soviet Union does not grant pledges of assistance.
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International News Service
Moscow
Tass
Today
United States
Russia
Sweden
Soviet Union
Swastika Flies Over Versailles Berlin Reports
Berlin announces that the swastika was raised over Versailles and that French troops along the front were surrendering. The Reich claims 200000 prisoners since June 5 and says Maginot defenses were penetrated while pursuit continues between the lower Seine and the Meuse.
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International
Berlin
Palace of Versailles
Germany
Great Britain
Irance
Saar
Maginot Line
France
Lower
Seine
The
Meuse
New Castle
Eleven Nurses Receive Diplomas at Local Hospital School
Eleven young ladies from the Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing received diplomas in a brief commencement at First Christian church on the Square. Accompanied by teachers and supervisors and dressed in full uniform, the graduates entered at 8:30 p.m. as processional music by Kathrynne Nessie played.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
First Christian Church
Kathrynne Nessie
Buy
New Castle
Delegates Gather in Philadelphia Amid Rumors of Nomination
The piece notes spring air soon torn by delegates gathering in Philadelphia born Hberry area to nominate a candidate, with talk of a known or dark horse. It hints at a festive yet tense atmosphere and mentions warm weather nearing eighty nine degrees as events unfold.
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Philadelphia
Hberry
Philly
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