British Empire Vows to Fight On In Germany War
London dispatch reports the British empire will continue to fight Nazi Germany to the last despite France seeking peace. An authoritative statement to be issued tonight will reaffirm Britain’s firm resolve to press the struggle to victory. The press association notes France may act similarly to Poland Norway and the Netherlands in sustaining the fight from abroad. Rally in New Castle.
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Germany
London
France
Press Association
Great Britain
Britain
Ao. Press Association
Poland
Norway
Netherlands
East Washington street gets a new look as roses bloom
Pa Newc notes a local aide man hints neighbors to match the spring mood. June may be the month of roses and brides though marriage license inquiries seem scarce. Thomas Ferguson, telegrapher, bought a Union township home and gardens in spare time. Cows benefit from a big hay crop while Prof. Leslie displays a diverse flower exhibit on Moore avenue.
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East Aide
East Washington Street
Veyry
Pa Newe
Thomas Ferguson
Union Township
A Newe
Daily Weather Report United States Summary
The report covers two 24 hour periods. For Sunday ending 5 pm the high reached 80 and low 53 with 0.02 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 7.4 feet. For Saturday ending 4 pm the high was 88 and low 68 with 1.61 inches of rain.
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United States
Latvia and Estonia Accept Soviet Demands
Moscow reports Latvia and Estonia accepted new Soviet demands including reinforced garrisons and aligned governments to honor a mutual aid pact. Russian forces were said to have crossed into Latvia and Riga harbor ships moved in, as Lithuania’s government also leaned toward Moscow with a leftist lineup.
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Tinternational News Service
Moscow
Latvia
Estonia
DNB
Riga
Ussr
Lithuania
Russia
Reuters
Kaunas
M. Paleckis
Kreve Mickevicius
Vise
Refugees Stream Slowly Back To Paris After German Victory
Paris is flooded with refugees returning to a city under Nazi control. A parade along the Champs Elysees, a tomb of the unknown soldier ceremony, and the display of iron crosses marked the victor’s day as Stukas roared overhead. The conquered columns trudged away in despair as General Weygand’s hoped divisions faltered south.
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Pierre J. Huss
International
Paris
Champs Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
Germany
Stukas
Messerschmidts
Rome predicts separate peace with Germany and Italy
Italian political circles foresee a separate peace with Germany and Italy, likely negotiated via a third European power. They suggest Spain could assist, with Francisco Franco viewed as trusted by Mussolini, Hitler, and Pelain, amid ongoing non-belligerency era.
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International
Rome
Germany
Italy
Spain
Francisco Pranco
Mussolini
Hitler
Marshal Herr Philippe Pelain
Nuy
New Castle
Five Killed By Italian Bombers in Egypt Raids
Cairo reported four Italian air raids killed five Egyptian soldiers and wounded nine. Sollum Sidenarrani and Mersamatru were bombed with two strikes on Mersamatru. A 200-pound bomb near a dugout injured Reuters journalist Richard Mowrer and others suffered abrasions. cabinet action loomed on Italy’s attack on Sollum.
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International News Service
Cairo
Sollum
Sidenarrani
Mersamatru
Reuters
Richard Mowrer
Chicago Daily News
Italy
Italians Report Bombing Raids Across Cities
Rome reports enemy planes bombed Cagliari Savona and other cities and countryside. Italian forces repelled raids at Palermo and Malta. The communique cites casualties among civilians and airfield damage while noting British planes shot down.
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Rome
International News Service
Cagliari
Savona
Palermo
Malta
Tunis
Sudan
Kenya
Corsica
Tunisia
New Castle
Expansion of U S Navy Proposed to Grow 22 Percent
Washington report details a 1.2 billion naval expansion plan to enlarge the U S Navy by 22 percent, asserting it would become the world’s largest. Senators Walsh of Massachusetts and Vinson of Georgia announce identical bills backing the program amid changes in the international scene. In Franklin Pennsylvania Venango County mourns coroner John Irwin Zerbe, 61, who died after collapsing at a skeet range. he served since 1934 and was active in American Legion, Masonic and other civic groups.
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Washington
Walsh
Mass
Rep. Vinson
Senate
House Naval Affairs
New Castle
Venango County
International Newa*Service
Franklin
John Irwin Zerbe
Venange
Zerbe
Zem Zem Temple
Eric
Andi ‘Wag
American Legion
Twelve Army airmen killed in crash near Queens Village crash
Two army bombers from Mitchell Field collided and crashed in flames over Queens Village Long Island killing at least eleven air force personnel. Five bodies lay on one street seven on another. a spectator is believed second victim. Families of victims include Burlingame Dow Bedent Bylander Costello Rhode Lambert Shelbourne Deeley. Ambulances and police responded.
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International News Service
New York
Mitchell Field
Queens Village
Long Island
U. S. Air Force
Paul
Burlingame
Louisville
West Point
J. F. Dow
Halpin
New Castle
German Troops Reach Swiss Border in Alsace-Lorraine
Berlin reports motorized German forces have reached the Swiss border at Pontarlier southeast of Besançon, closing a ring around French forces in Alsace Lorraine. British officials cite ongoing fighting in France. Swiss authorities deny rumors of German passage through Switzerland.
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Berlin
Pontartier
Bescancon
Alsace-Lorraine
London
France
Landon Denies Candidacy for White House Again
Alf M. Landon arrived in Philadelphia ahead of the GOP convention and declared he is absolutely not a candidate for the White House this year. The former Kansas governor urged a concise general creed for the party platform and said he would press for sending supplies to the Alles. AUY in New Castle.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Alf M. Landon
White House
Kansas
Resolutions Committee
Landon
Alles. Auy
New Castle
Pittsburgh Man Drowns Sunday
Henry G. Barr, 22, of Emerson Avenue East Liberty, drowned while swimming in Slippery Rock creek near McConnells Mills on Sunday afternoon. Coroner T. F. Nugent reported the body recovered by Elwood City Rescue squad and state police at 7 a. m. today. Barr, a Pitt aeronautical engineer graduate, had been with friends at McConnells Mills and entered the water after lunch. observers say he sank immediately.
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Slippery Rock
McConnell's Mills
Henry G. Barr
Emerson Avenue
East Liberty
T. F. Nugent
Elwood City
van Gorder
Ellwood City
Inter
Barr
Pitt
McConnells Mills
Nagosky
Steiner
A. G. Harper
Clyde Rohrer
Ponder Fate Of French Navy And Colonies
American officials weighed the fate of the French navy and colonies as France prepared to sue for peace with Germany. No word had been received from American diplomats abroad on whether Paris would end the fighting against the Nazi legions. The State Department confirmed the development as of June 17 in Washington.
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Joseph H. Baird
International News Service
Washington
New World
France
Germany
Japanese pledge sustained attack on Chungking regime
Tokyo declares it will maintain a sustained attack on Chungking the provisional capital of the Chinese Chiang Kai shek regime despite protests from any quarter.
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International News Service
Tokyo
Japanese Foreign Office
Japan
Chun‘king
Chiang-Kaig-Shek
Turbulent meeting names Shaw chairman in county party
John B. Shaw of Washington township was reelected county chairman of the Democratic party after a tense meeting at the courthouse. Sheriff and eight city officers were present to quell tempers as County Commissioner Joseph F. Travers left the room amid protests. Merle Hildebrand tackled Travers to regain the roll call, and Shaw’s faction maintained control as opponents refused to participate. The session began at 2:20 p.m. with Shaw presiding. proxies were requested.
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Shaw
Washington Township
Democratic” Party
Court House
Joseph, F. Travers
Merle“ Hildebrand
clIaiming B
John.b. Shaw
France's decision is tragic but inevitable
London reports Britain accepts Marshal Petain's French offer to sue for peace as tragic but inevitable. While many vow to continue the fight, the fate of the French navy looms large for Britain's next moves. Some quarters fear Germany may press for a peace offensive via the United States.
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Charles A. Smith
London
Great Britain
Henri Petain
France
Britain
Germany
United States
Tropical Storm Lashes City With Record Rainfall
A tropical style storm drenched the city Saturday afternoon with 1.61 inches of rain in about an hour. Gardens suffered heavy washout and dirt streets were damaged. Wide stone gutters, installed recently with WPA labor, helped protect hillside streets from worse damage.
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Tropics
State Department Hears From Bullitt
Ambassador William C. Bullitt in Paris reports to Berlin that the French capital is occupied without loss of life and all staff members are safe. The message was received by the State Department in Washington.
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International
Washington
William C. Bullitt
Paris
Berlin
State Department
U S To Freeze French Credit
Washington reports state and treasury officials met with President Roosevelt in what may be the first step to freezing French financial credits in the United States. Hull Berle Morgenthau and Bell attended the White House talks as plans and potential empire consequences circulate.
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International News Service
Washington
State
Treasury Department
Roosevelt
White House
Hull
Berle
the Treasury
Morgenthau
Bell
United States
France
New Castle
Will Fly Planes Across Canadian Border For Allies
The treasury ruled that American airplanes may be flown across the Canadian border to allies with American pilots. Planes can pass from American to foreign ownership in flight, eliminating the need to tow. Houston, Maine, airport limits military aircraft deliveries. Treasury opinion sent to the State Department.
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International News Service
Washington
The
Treasury
Houston
State Department
New Castle
Death Record for James E. Anderson and Others
Death notices list James E. Anderson aged 48 of Ellwood Road along with Mrs. Paul McDonald aged 68 of 313 Walnut Street John Joseph Keeley aged 79 of 7 Borough Street and Henry G. Barr aged 22 of East Liberty with dates shown in the June 17 1940 records.
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James E. Anderson
Ellwood Road
Paul McDonald
Walnut Street
John Joseph Keeley
Henry G. Barr
East Liberty
Petain Seeks Peace Terms as France Sues for End to War
France declares arms laid down in a formal German offer and Petain announces desire to learn conditions from the Reich. Hitler to meet Mussolini to discuss stance as French remnant troops fight on. Bordeaux reports fragile ceasefire amid hopes for honorable peace negotiations.
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Reichsfuerrher
Adolf Hitler
France
Marshal Peta
Henri Phillipe Petain
Reich
Thefuehrer
Mussolini
Germans Announce Capture of Orleans
Berlin reports the German high command announcing the capture of Orleans, a key Loire River defense city in France. The notice appears in BAY IN NEW CASTLE with brief confirmation of the strategic victory.
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Orleans
International News Service
Berlin
Loire
New Castle
Rainy Picnic Woes Spoil Lake Day for Arthur Mometer
Arthur Mometer notes rainy spells disrupt outdoor picnics as girls complain of rain splatters during breaks at the lake or woods. He advises indoors options and carrying an umbrella, since rain tends to start at inopportune moments. Today's forecast calls for eighty two degrees.
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