Martin Calls For Crusade To Save America
Rep Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts denounces Roosevelt as steering the nation toward dictatorship while presiding as permanent G O P convention chair. He urges delegates to halt the drift, defend Americanism, and predicts GOP repudiation of the New Deal at the polls. He brands New Deal policies as dangerous and warns of one-man government.
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William K. Hutchinson
Philadelphia
Roosevel
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Landmark Thorn Tree Destroyed By Skidding Vehicle
Residents near Pulaski Road report an old thorn tree on the Crocker property, dating to early county settlement, was destroyed Sunday morning when a motorist skidded on the highway. The tree housed a survey spike and marker from the original survey. Nearby, a city sidewalk project for summer did not materialize, but repairs to rough sidewalks around the city are anticipated. Fourth of July approaches.
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Pulaski Road
Daily Weather Report United States Statistics Summary
Daily Weather Report provides 24 hour period ending Monday at 7 pm with max 82, min 68, precipitation 0.37 inches and river stage 4.8 feet. Year-ago figures show max 80, min 62 and no precipitation.
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United States
U P. m
Landon Waves Kansas Flag at Republican Convention
Alf M Landon Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential candidate stands with the Kansas banner at the Republican national convention in Philadelphia amid state pride. The photo captures Landon amid delegates, signaling Kansas support for his bid.
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Kansas
Philadelphia
Alf M. Landon
Central Press
Thanephoto
Willkie Emerges as Colorful Figure at G O P Session
Philadelphia reports Wendell Willkie as the standout figure at the Republican convention amid strong support from the electric utility crowd. With Bridges, Gannon, and Bricker as long shots, Dewey and Taft show promise on early ballots while the Pennsylvania delegation leans toward Willkie as the field tightens toward the nomination.
Bombing Raids on Ruhr and Holland Reported
London reports from the British air ministry say daylight raids on the Ruhr area and Holland hit an oil depot in Germany and targeted Holland airfields. Last night the Ruhr and northern Germany were attacked with intensive operations. all aircraft returned safely.
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International Navy Service
London
Germany
Holland
British Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Ruhr
Crermany
Population shifts mark 1940 census for New Castle area
Census officials release preliminary 1940 totals showing New Castle at 47 643 residents, down from 48 674 in 1930, with suburbs and surrounding townships posting gains. District Supervisor Jacob Wenger tabulates final figures for the Lawrence Beaver Butler district as offices prepare for 26th congressional district data.
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New Castle
Jacob Wenger
Lawrence-Beaver- Butler
26Th Congressional District
Greer
Noren Mercer Street
Lawrence County
Wampum
South New Castle
Big Beavers
Ccersreses
Mahoning
Taylor
Union
Washington
Wayne
Cene
Day's Program at Republican National Convention
Today's program at the Republican National convention includes call to order and credentials committee report. Addresses by permanent chairman Congressman Joseph W. Martin Jr of Massachusetts, then a recess, followed by an address by former President Herbert Hoover and a review of the platform committee.
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International ‘News Service
Philadelphia
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
Beawtt
Mild Hoover boom at Republican convention night
At Philadelphia June 25 a mild boom for former President Herbert Hoover competed with a western revolt against Wendell Willkie as the convention's second session opened. Isolationists on the resolutions committee rewrote the platform, denouncing Roosevelt aid and Hull trading, aiming to influence floor action and Hoover's prospects.
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William. K. Hutchinson
Y International News Service
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Wendell Willkie
Blitakrieg
Resolutions Committee
Subcommittee Platform
Roosevelt
Hull
Full Resolutions Committee
Alf M. Landon
Hoover
Local Youth Killed in Army at Fort McDowell Field
John Christopher of Home street received word that his son Paul Christopher aged 26 was fatally injured in a gas explosion Monday afternoon at Hamilton Field Fort McDowell California. Paul, in the United States Army Air Corps, enlisted at New Castle Recruiting Station and had just begun his fourth year of service. He is survived by his father two sisters and four brothers. The body will be returned to New Castle and a military funeral is planned with arrangements to be announced.
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John Christopher
Home Street
Paul Christopher
Edward Terrerie
Joseph Russo
West Cherry Street
Charles
Benjamin
Joseph
Los Angeles
Tony
San Francisco
Christopher
New Castle
Nazi Bombers Attack Britain After Continent Falls
London reports indicate Hitler’s forces struck the British Isles with waves of bombers killing three civilians and injuring 13, with fear of higher tolls. A Royal Air Force raid on German targets prompted a collision scare as RAF fighters veered away. London endured its first air raid alarm since early blitz with civilians sheltering while no damage or casualties were shown in the capital.
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Charles A. Smith
London
Hitler
England
Europe
British Isles
Royal Air Force
New Castle
Former Governor John S Fisher Dies at 73
Former Pennsylvania governor John S Fisher who led the state from 1927 to 1931 died in his Pittsburgh apartment after a yearlong illness. He was 73, and had been in critical condition for weeks following major operations at Presbyterian hospital.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
John 8. Fisher
Pennsylvania
Chilef
Fisher
Presbyterian Hospital
Schenley Apartments
Jubilant Germany Celebrates Victory Over French Nation
Berlin June 25 Germany celebrates war’s end in continental Europe and moves to consolidate conquest of France. Hitler appoints General Von Stuelpnagel to head Franco German armistice commission based in Wiesbaden to enforce terms as French representatives are named. The Fuehrer hails Italo German Franco victory as the most glorious of all time.
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Pierre J. Huss
International News Service
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Hitler
France
Jungland
Frehrer
von Stuelpnagel
Wiesbaden
Fuehrer
Great Britain Will Continue To Fight
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons he would fight on and seeks to rescue France from bondage. He expressed sorrow over France’s surrender to Germany and Italy, hoping for new life and power to prevail, and urged continued French resistance alongside Allied efforts.
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Charles A. Smith
London
Great Britain
France
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Germany
Italy
Lfe
Bordeaux
Churchill
Ruy
New Castle
Aliquippa Man Attacks Internal Threats in Rotary Speech
R R Byer executive secretary of the Aliquippa Board of Trade told Rotarians in The Castleton that a large group of anti American agencies operate in the country and urged clubs to guard against them. Attendees will dine at New Castle Field Club Monday evening July 1 to celebrate the close of an attendance contest between the Tomcats and the Bulldogs.
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R. R. Byer
Aliquippa Board of Trade
Castleton
Byer
Marshall G. Matheny
America
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Rotarians
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Tomcats
Bulldogs
Non-Intervention Plank Drafted by Republican Subcommittee
In Philadelphia on June 25 a draft non-intervention plank was approved by a isolationist majority for the Republican platform. The statement urged aid to all peoples fighting for liberty if not defying international law or national defense, with stronger anti-war positions sought by Illinois and Texas delegates.
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Philadelphia
C. Wayland Brooks
Tinois
Illinois
Brooks
Republican Party
America
Alf M. Landon
Orville Bullington
Texas
Thomas
Idaho
Lodge
Massachusetts
Appointment Of Hanna Approved As Postmaster Of New Castle
William B. Hanna is slated to receive his formal commission as New Castle postmaster for an unlimited term after the Senate confirmed his nomination. The new law allows a tenure until retirement age based on satisfactory service, with bond due at the Treasury before the commission is issued.
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Arthur C. Wimer
Washington
New Castle Newn
William BR. Hanns
New Castle
Senate
Hanna
President Roosevelts Defense Tax Bill Signed
President Roosevelt signed the national defense tax bill in Washington, boosting annual taxes by one billion dollars and raising the constitutional debt limit from forty five to forty nine billion dollars. The notice mentions Buy in New Castle.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
New Castle
Death Notices Gathered From Local Telegraph Column
Death notices list several individuals with ages and residences including Mrs Edward G Reiber of New Castle RD 5 and Frank G Reynolds age 55 of South Mill Street along with Jacob F Pregenvet age 78 of W18 Su nevier Street Egbert Thompson age 24 of Pittsburgh Paul Christopher age 26 of Ft McDowell California Gena Felton McConnell age 5 of Wheeling and W Vas.
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Edward G. Reiber
New Castle
Frank G. Reynolds
South Mill Street
Jacob F. Pregenvet
Nevier Street
Egbert Thompson
Pittsburgh
Paul Christopher
Ft McDowell
Calif
Gena Felton McConnell
Wheeling
W. Vas
Battlefields Of France Silent As War Ceases
Rome reports a deathlike stillness across French battlefields as all firing stops in continental Europe. Italo French armistice signed at Olgiata near Rome, with Mussolini and Hitler terms accepted, and joint ceasefire set for 1:35 am local time.
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France
Percy Winner
International News Service
Rome
Europe
Britain
Berlin
Mussolini
Hitler
Villa Indiesa
Olgiata
France observes day of mourning under German victory
Bordeaux reports France’s solemn day of mourning as its armed forces fall silent under German and Italian dictates. Cafes cinemas and theaters stay closed while the tri color remains at half mast. At 11 o’clock one minute of silence honors the fallen soldiers. Further details awaited.
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Bordeaux
France
Germany
Italy
New Castle
A Candidate Woops Faces Scrutiny as Voters Rally
Arthur Mometer warns crowds at Scrab bler's Creek that Horace Woops is a hopeful president candidate praised as the people's friend yet faces critique from supporters who fear his lack of proven deeds. The piece notes the weather at 71 today and the looming Washington vote.
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Horace Woops
Woops
Washington World
Scrabbler’s Creek
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