Britain Angry Over Nazi Peace Demands on France
Britain denounces harsh German peace terms that effectively dismantle France as a nation. Britain breaks relations with the Bordeaux government and backs a provisional exile government led by General Charles de Gaulle to continue the war. The armistice demands include occupation of northern France and the coast, disarmament, fleet internment, and broader concessions yet to be revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
International News Service
Stat
London
France
Britain
Hitler
Germany
Wieland
Bordeaux
Charles de Gaulle
Paul Reynaud
Reich
Italy
England
Fage Seven Bay
New Caste
Ready To Begin Construction Of 68 New Warships
Retiring Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison announced the government will start building 68 warships at an estimated cost of 750.09 million dollars. He also noted modernization of 29 combat ships underway as the navy completes a Washington press briefing before his retirement to run for New Jersey governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
International News Service
Washington
Charles Edison
Edison
New Jersey
New Castle
Wide Open Race For Nomination At Philadelphia
Taft favored on opening day as Republicans gather in Philadelphia for their 22nd convention. Willkie raids boost other candidates while Dewey denies slipping, and a pro isolationist platform pledges preparedness and peace amid anti Roosevelt sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William K. Hutchinson
Tune 24
Republican Party
New Deal Administration
Roosevelt
Taft
Robert A.taft
Ohio
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Utility
Willkie
Dewey
Dark Horse
Fagen
New Castle
New Castile City Benefits From Repaired Fuelid Avenue
PA NEWC OBSERVES reports Fuelid avenue between North Mercer street and Wilmington avenue now fully surfaced with top coating and asphalt. A painted Huron avenue curb at an intersection drew attention. Dozens of gold and green taxicabs processed through town Sunday en route to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuelid
Mercer Street
Wilmington Avenue
Pa Newe
Huron Avenue
New York City
Bay
New Castile
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics show a 24-hour period ending 4 p m Sunday with max 84 F, min 36 F, precipitation .02 inches, river stage 4 8 feet. Saturday 24-hour period ended 4 p m with max 70 F, min 46 F, precipitation .01 inches.
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United States
Death Records Open With City and State Deaths Listed
Death records dated Monday June 24 1940 list Edward Wiseman 79 of 1 East Wallace Avenue Gadif Phillips 66 of 508 Lyndal Street Mrs Dana Cameron 16 of New Castle KR DL 7 Mrs Margaret Thornton 84 of 433 East Bowles Avenue Mrs Jacob T B Cooper 51 of 114 North Bay Street William Wimner of New Kensington Nathan B McClung of New Florence Pa indicate multiple obituary items and residences per city notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward €. Wiseman
Wallace Avenue
Mers, Gadif Phillips
Lyndal Street
Dana Cameron
New Castle
Mra
Margaret Thornton
East Bowles Avenue
Jacob TB. Cooper
North Bay Street
Williiam Wimner
New Kensington
Key
Nathan B. McClung
New Florence
Expect French To Capitulate To Mussolini
Rome reports expected capitulation of the French government to Mussolini terms, halting continental European hostilities. Fighting persisted as Italian troops penetrated French fortifications and a bombing at Palermo killed 25 civilians.
Armistice Signed But Fighting In France Continues
In France fighting persists six hours after an armistice with Germany, with Italy's armistice negotiations ongoing. The central front sees action near St Etienne while southeast Germans advance near Culoz and Alpine Italian attacks are repelled. enemy losses are described as serious.
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France
International
Bordeaux
Germany
Italy
St. Etienna
Culoz
Alps
Rev Norman F Spear Installed at Reformed Presbyterian Church
Installation of Rev Norman F Spear new pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church at Oak and Pine streets will be Wednesday evening June 26 with Dr M M Pearce Geneva College president in charge assisted by Pittsburgh Presbytery pastors A reception for Rev and Mrs Spear and family follows Greetings will be extended by Covenanter congregations and the New Castle Ministerial association Mrs John B Riley dr in charge of musical part of program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman F. Spear
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Corner Oak
Pine Streets
M. M. Pearce
Geneva College
Pittsburgh
Spear
New Castle
Dewey Plans His Strategy for Willkie Blitz
In a business like manner Thomas E. Dewey mapped his plan to meet the Willkie blitz. Lights burned late in his Walton Hotel suite as he plotted strategy amid a vigorous national campaign. Continued on page two with a rally in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas EB. Dewey
Dewey
Walton Hotel
War Relief Campaign Discussion Planned at Jiks Club
Lawrence Counts Chapter announces a luncheon meeting Tuesday at 12:16 p.m. in the Jiks Club to discuss the recent War Relief Fund campaign. William A. Francis and George D. Relpre- Siding will chair the item and those who helped with the solicitation are asked to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiks Club
William A. Francis
George D. Rel
Lawrence Counts
Armistice Signed Between France and Italy in Rome
Rome radio announced in New York that the Franco Italian armistice was signed. Fighting will cease at 1:35 am tomorrow Italian time. The Italian government notified the French government that it informed Germany that the Italy France armistice was signed this afternoon. Hostilities end at 1:35 tomorrow morning June 25 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Winner
International News Service
Rome
Henri Pelain
Mussolini
Euirope
Germany
Italy
France
Great Britain
London
England
Yser
Palermo
Bwo
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Thaly
New
Cas
Guardsmen From New Jersey Make Stop Here At Noon
Enroute to Detroit a mixed detail of National Guardsmen from New Jersey stopped in New East for dinner shortly after noon today. The group, about seven in number, is enroute to Detroit and secured a number of new vehicles. Mrs G. W. Smith and daughters Nancy, Patric, and Sylvia of Dae Shanestreet left for several weeks visit with relatives in Hollie daysburg, Altoona, and Tyrone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
New Jersey
New East
Sew Castle
G. Kw Smith
Nancy
Patric
Sylvia
Dae Shanestreet
Willy
Holliedaysburg
Altoona
Tyrone
French Credits In U S Diplomatic Problem
The United States faces a delicate issue over recognizing a French government in exile and the fate of more than $1.25 billion in French credits and assets held in the United States. President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull must decide how to treat French assets while awaiting a clear French representation in London or Bordeaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Germany
London
Roosevelt
Hull
Republican demand for non involvement in European war
G O P platform drafting began as convention convened in Philadelphia. Isolationists influence grows while strong non involvement stands are agreed upon in principle. Some Western delegates withheld final approval until the formal draft is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffing Bancroft, Jr
International News Service
Starf
Philadelphia
Republican
Neavember
G.O.P
Stovat
Four Boys Drown Near Moundsville
Four teens from McMechen West Virginia drowned when a boat capsized near the West Virginia dam. Samiy Geoghegin, 19, attempted to rescue three companions as Melvin Craddock 19 Bart Poland 21 and Willig Clark 20 were pulled under by churning water. A dam employee arrived too late to save them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iternational
Nova Service
Moundsville
W. Va
McMechen
Samiy Geoghein
Seyear-Old
al Carnegie
Geogelein
Melvin
Craddock
Bart Poland
Willig Clark
Ty Fran
Dam Noa
Goul
Convention Opens With Prayers and Platform Talk
National GOP gathering begins at First Presbyterian Church Washington with singing America and a prayer by De Albert Joseph McCartney. Mayor Lamberton welcomes in Philadelphia and Harold W. Mason reads the convention call. Temporary officers elected and committees formed before services at Independence Hall. Gov. Harold Stassen delivers the temporary chairman address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Offier
John Hamilton
America
de Albert Joseph McCartney
Covenant
First Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Robert E. Lamberton
Adelphi Quartet
Harold W. Mason
National Committee
Independence
Warold KE. Stassen
Minnesota
Some Units Of French Fleet With British
Washington June A. Some units of the French fleet have been absorbed by the British sea forces, Secretary of the Navy Edison said he spoke on unconfirmed abroad reports. Officials in Washington over the weekend said no French vessels have moved to British ports or joined detachments. Mrs An Trend yard son Billy and Miss Dorothy Atkins visit Mr and Mrs John Kraft and daughter Jann Claire. they toured the World's Fair and Oswald paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edison
Mediterranean
Syin
Formal session opens Republican convention at Independence Hall
The Republican national convention in Philadelphia begins with a brief 45 minute formalities session as delegates move toward a likely anti involvement stance in Europe. Youthful Minnesota governor named temporary chairman and sol emn services planned at Independence Hall. About 9,000 spectators attended the opening, while major work continues in downtown hotels to shape the platform and corralling delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hutchinson
Saventesa
Sew Castle
German Fleet Units Inspected On Coasts Near Ireland
Berlin reports Admiral Erich Raeder inspected suspected naval units and establishments on the Dutch Belgian and northern French coasts between June 1 and 2 to verify readiness for action against Ireland. Another announcement notes French forces before the armistice bombarded and set fire to the cathedral at Toul, partially destroying the edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Erich Raeder
Ireland
Toul
France
Ruy
Sew Castle
Weather Riddle Dictates Coral City Forecast
A whimsical note blends weather quips with a tale of changing forecasts and a wish for rain to save crops. The speaker laments delays and fears drought while urging quicker action, hinting at governmental response and a hoped for miracle. The piece ends with an angsty weather-related protest about today’s conditions.
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Robert Taft
Thomas A. Dewey
Wendell Willkin
Arthur Vandenberg
Armia
Rench Nation
Willkie Boom
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Europe
N.F. Spear
James L. Kilgamllen
U.S
Joseph H. Batr
William CG
Bullint
Feruls
Independence Hall
Arthur Mometer
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