Britain Learns of Nazi Peace Demands on France
Britain reacts to Nazi peace terms that cripple France, breaking relations with the Bordeaux government and recognizing a provisional French exile government led by General Charles De Gaulle. The armistice imposes German occupation of northern France and coast areas, disarms French forces, and handles the French fleet with uncertain consequences as Britain vows to continue the fight.
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Bordeaux
France
Charles de Gaulle
Paul Reynaud
Britain
Reich
Germany
Italy
England
New Castle
New York City-bound taxicabs parade through city
Scores of gold and green taxicabs were in a Sunday procession headed east through the city. They are expected to enter service in New York City. In other notes PA Newc reports a final top coating on Fuelid avenue between North Mercer and Wilmington avenues making it a nicely paved thoroughfare and Huron avenue being painted on the curb at an intersection.
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Fuelid
Mercer Street
Wilmington Avenue
Pa Newe
Huron Avenue
New York City
New Castle
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending 4 Pp. m. Sunday show a maximum of 84 and a minimum of 56 with 02 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 4.8 feet. For the 24-hour period ending 5 p. m. Saturday the maximum was 70, the minimum 46, with .01 inches of precipitation.
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United States
Ready To Begin Construction Of 68 New Warships
Retiring Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison announced the government is ready to begin actual construction of 68 new warships at an estimated cost of 750 million dollars. He said the navy will also modernize 29 combat ships now in the fleet as part of the plan. Edison spoke at a final press conference before leaving Washington to run for governor of New Jersey.
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International News Service
Washington
Charles Edison
Edison
New Jersey
New Castle
Wide Open Race For Nomination At Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Republican convention opens with a wide open presidential race. Taft is the favorite on opening day as Willkie raids opponents, Dewey denies slipping, and isolationist sentiment drives a platform pledge of preparedness and peace.
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GOP
Philadelphia
Robert Taft
Thomas A. Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Arthur Vandenberg
Mammoth Municipal Auditorium
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Utility
Willkie
Taft
Dewey
Dark Horse
New Castle
France to Capitulate to Mussolini Armistice Terms News
Rome reports that France is expected to accept Italy's armistice terms and cease hostilities in continental Europe. Despite talks, fighting continued with Italian troops advancing in the Yser Valley while air raids on Palermo killed 25 and wounded 153 civilians.
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Rome
Henri Petain
Mussolini
Europe
Germany
Italy
France
Great Britain
London
England
Yser
Palermo
Armistice Signed But Fighting In France Continues
Armistice signed with Nazi Germany does not end hostilities in France as fighting persists today. A communique notes no major western events, while central areas around St Etienne see lively fighting and the Germans advance near Culoz in the southeast. Italian attacks in the Alps are renewed but repelled by French posts with notable enemy losses.
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International
Bordeaux
Germany
France
Italy
St. Etienna
Culoz
Alps
New
Cas” E
Installation of Rev Norman F Spear at Reformed Presbyterian Church
The Reformed Presbyterian church at Oak and Pine streets will install Rev Norman F Spear as pastor on Wednesday evening June 26. Dr M M Pearce of Geneva College will preside, with Pittsburgh Presbytery pastors assisting. A reception for Rev and Mrs Spear follows, with greetings from Covenanter congregations and the New Castle Ministerial Association. Mrs John S Riley Jr leads the musical portion.
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Norman F. Spear
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Corner Oak
Pine Streets
M. M. Pearce
Geneva College
Pittsburgh
Death notices from June 24 1940 list several residents
Death record for June 24 1940 lists Edward E Hileman age 79 of 1 East Wallace Avenue Mrs Griff Phillips age 66 of 508 Lyndal Street Mrs Dora Cameron age 76 of New Castle R D 7 Mrs Margaret Thornton age 74 of 433 East Boyles Avenue Mrs Jacob B Cooper with address 531 114 North Bay Street William Wimner of New Kensington and Rev Nathan B McClung of New Florence Pa.
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Dora Cameron
New Castle
R. D
Margaret Thornton
East Boyles Avenue
Jacob B. Cooper
North Bay Street
William Wimner
New Kensington
Nathan B. McClung
New Florence
Dewey Maps Strategy to Meet Willkie Blitz
Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential aspirant, laid out a quiet, business-like plan to counter Willkie’s blitz. Reports say he worked late into the night in his Walton Hotel suite, outlining a strategy amid intense campaign pressure.
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Willkie
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Walton Hotel
New Castle
War Relief Campaign Discussion at Elks Club Luncheon
Lawrence County Chapter announces a War Relief Fund campaign discussion at a Tuesday luncheon in the Elks club. Business district leaders will preside with William A Francis and George D. Reid guiding the session. Participants in the solicitation are asked to meet the chairmen.
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Elks Club
William A Francis
George D. Reid
Lawrence County
Afove
Franco-Italy Sign Armistice Report In Rome
New York reports that Italy and France have signed an armistice. Fighting will cease at 1:35 a m Italian summer time tomorrow morning June 25 1940. Rome radio quoted the Italian government as stating the agreement followed conversations with Germany.
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Inter
New York
Rome
Columbia Broadcasting System
Italy
France
Guardsmen From New Jersey Stop Here At Noon
Enroute to Detroit, about 75 National Guardsmen from New Jersey stopped in New Castle for lunch shortly after noon today. They are traveling to Detroit to acquire new vehicles. Mrs G L Smith and daughters Nancy Patricia and Sylvia left for a several weeks visit with relatives in Hollidaysburg Altoona and Tyrone.
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Detroit
New Jersey
New Castle
G. L. Smith
Nancy
Patricia
Sylvia
DuShane Street
Hollidaysburg
Altoona
Tyrone
French Credits In U S Diplomatic Problem
Washington reports indicate the United States may cooperate with any French government that pursues war against Germany. The fate of over 1.25 billion dollars in French credits and gold in the U S stands frozen amid Spainish diplomacy and the question of recognizing a French government in London or Bordeaux.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Germany
William C. Bullitt
London
Bordeaux
Roosevelt
Hull
Republican Platform Embraces Non-Involvement in War
Garbled report from Philadelphia dated June 24 notes the Republican convention nearing final form with a strong non-involvement foreign policy plank. Isolationists and critics of New Deal policy influence grew, as a sub-committee led by Jed M. Landon settled on a non-involvement stance and prepared the draft while Western isolationists awaited the final text.
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Griffing Bancroft, Jr
International News Service
Philadelphia
Republican Party
GOP
Jed M. Landon
U S
Four Boys Drown Near Moundsville
In Moundsville West Virginia on June 24 four teens from McMechen were drowned when a trail boat capsized beneath U S Dam No 13. Sammy Googelein 19 a high school senior sacrificed his life trying to save three companions Geogelein Melvin Craddock 19 Earl Poland 21 and William Clark 20 drowned despite attempts by dam workers to reach them.
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International News Service
Moundsville
W. Va
MceMechen
Sammy Googelein
Geogelein
Melvin
Craddock
Earl Poland
William Clark
U.S. Dam No
GOP Convention Opens With Welcome By Philadelphia Mayor
National Chairman John Hamilton leads the opening of the GOP convention in Philadelphia with a singing of America and a prayer. Mayor Robert E. Lamberton issues the welcome as Harold W. Mason conducts the roll and committees are formed for credentials organization and rules. Evening program features Temporary Chairman Gov. Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota.
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Philadelphia
John Hamilton
America
D. Albert Joseph McCartney
Covenant- First Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Robert E. Lamberton
Adelphi Quartet
Harold W. Mason
National Committee
Independence Hall
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Some French Fleet Units Absorbed by British Forces
Secretary of the Navy Edison said unofficial reports indicate some French fleet vessels in the Mediterranean have joined British naval detachments or moved to British ports. He cautioned no confirmation was received. In New Castle Anna Trend and son Billy of South Jefferson Street, with Miss Dorothy Atkins, visited Mr and Mrs John Kraft and daughter in New York City after touring the World's Fair.
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Washington
Edison
Mediterranean
New Castle
Anna Trend
Billy
South Jefferson Street
Dorothy Atkins
Pittsburgh
John Kraft
Joan Claire
New York City
Convention Begins to Shape Republican 1940 Platform
The Republican National Convention met in Philadelphia to organize for the 1940 campaign as delegates lean toward opposing American involvement in Europe. The opening session drew about 9,000 spectators while amid quiet proceedings the resolutions committee hones the platform and candidates seek delegates in downtown hotels. A 4:30 p.m. solemn service at Independence Hall was planned to rededicate the party to its founding principles.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Republican National Convention
Europe
Independence Hall
German Fleet Units Inspected Near English War Fronts
Berlin reports Admiral Erich Raeder inspected naval units and establishments along the Dutch Belgian and northern French coasts between June 17 and 21 to verify readiness for action against England. Another notice says French forces before the armistice bombarded and burned the cathedral at Tours. The building was partly destroyed.
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Berlin
Erich Raeder
England
Tour France
Weathered Demands Reveal A Quirky Mood on 74 Degrees
Arthur Mometer Man craves every climate as the weather shifts. He desires cool when hot and sun in snow, then rain for crops before wishing for dryness. He helps name the government yet expects a miracle and screams if not quick. Today the forecast reads 74.
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Tice
Charles A. Smith
Itler
Vandenberg
Daily Weather Report
Willkie Boom
William K. Hutchinson
Tinental Europe
Percy
N. F. Spear
Edward E. Hileman
Wallace Avenue
James L. Kilgallen
Joseph H. Baird
G.O.P
Dra
Astle
Arthur Mometer
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