Stassen Attacks New Deal At Republican Convention
Youthful Minnesota Governor Harold E. Stassen keynoted the Republican National Convention denouncing the New Deal as a failure. He urged decisive action to overhaul national defense and linked current defense woes to seven years of Democratic majorities and Roosevelt administration policies.
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Minnesota
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France
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Henry L. Stimson
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Battlefields of France silent as war ends
An armistice ends fighting in continental Europe at the same moment in which France capitulated. Italian forces under Crown Prince Humbert held French soil in the Alps beyond Blachere as gunfire ceased. Marshal Badoglio and General Huntziger signed for Italy and France respectively, with Ciano notifying Berlin. Italy’s brief entry yields a substantial victory after 14 days of fighting.
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Humbert
Alps
Blachere
Riviera Seacoast
Germany
Compiegne Forest
Charles Huntziger
France
Supreme War Council
Pietro Badoglio
Italy
Huntziger
Badoglio
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Berlin
New Castle
Jubilant Germany Celebrates Victory After Halt in Fighting
German radio announced a general halt to combat in France with a bugle call in Berlin signaling the end of fighting. Reports say 80 million Germans united in praise of the Fuehrer as Nazi leaders congratulated Hitler on a “glorious victory.” Trucks moved eastward from the west as celebratory scenes spread across the Reich.
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Reich
France
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Hitler
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Vacation News Service Offered By The News
The News announces a vacation delivery option for readers leaving New Castle for any length of time. Arrangements are handled at The News office, not by carriers, with rates for one week to three months. Steve Conti of Warren Ohio is discharged after tree fall injuries.
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Steve Conti
Warren
New Castle Hospital
Martin calls for crusade to save America at GOP convention
At Convention Hall Philadelphia on June 25, speakers urged uniting Republicans behind a purge of perceived Trojan Horse elements, a strengthened defense, and revised New Deal policies. Herbert Hoover looms as boom candidate while Stassen and Martin direct proceedings amid busy, crowded early sessions.
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Michigan
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Massachusetts
Roosevelt
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House
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Resolutions Committee
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Cleveland
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Britain vows to keep fleet as armistice terms debated
The statement asserts Britain will press for terms with France during armistice talks and keep the French fleet fully armed and in British ports to prevent German capture. It claims solemn assurances the French fleet will not fall into German hands despite agreed German/Italian control. The text notes military terms require explanation and reflects grave concern.
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Great Britain
Germany
Willkie Leads Colorful Show At G O P Sessions In Pennsylvania
Willkie the Indiana reformer dominates a Republican gathering at the Academy of Music where 4000 fans urged him to speak. A James pep rally in Betsy Ross room drew PA leaders, with Gov. James vowing to back the Republican nominee and urging civility among rivals.
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New Castle
Rowland
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David A. Reed
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Marjorie Scranton
Scranton
Anna Wilson Jayne
Plymoth
Orville Brown
Carl B. Hart
B. N. Hanlon
New Castle Motor Club
Thomas W. Dickey
Harold C. Heck
Charles R. Davis
Hoover gains momentum at convention amid mixed support
Republican leaders outline a cautious Hoover surge as Joseph W. Hussets takes on permanent chair duties while Governor Harold Stassen keynotes. Despite a mild boost, Hoover counts about 17 supporters and an equal number of foes in the California and Massachusetts delegations amid ongoing unity pressure and leader shifts.
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House
Joseph W.husetts
Roosevelt
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
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Masgallon
Hesachusetts
Haigis
Hoover
Deaths of the Day Egbert Thompson and others
Obituary items note the death of 24 year old Egbert Thompson of Pittsburgh in a Denver hospital after an Army transfer from Langley Field. Also listed are the deaths of Mrs. Lalah Reiber, Lena Felton McConnell, Jacob F. Pregenzer, Frank G. Reynolds, Edward Hileman, with funeral plans and survivors detailed. A Hoover convention commentary and vandalism report accompany the notices.
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East North Street
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W. A. Thompson
Pittsburgh
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United States Army
Langley Field
Virginia
Denver
Colorado
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Mr. Thompson
Laura and
Anna Thompson
R. L. Thompson
New Wilmington
Robert Clyde Campbell
Near West Middlesex
Lalah Reiber
Edward G. Reiber
New Castle
R. D
Reiber
Langdon
Martha Summey
East Brook Methodist Church
Gladys Grendley
Ellwood City
Clarence Reiber
John Reiber
Alice Summey
Reibers
Mary Summey
Ida Christy
North Carolina
Cora Smith
South Carolina
Abram P. Shaffer
Lena Felton McConnell
Echo Terrace
Wheeling
W Va
McConnell
Francis
Anna Felton
Joseph McConnell
W.C. Hanlon
Charleston
W. Va
Ann McConnell
William McConnell
Frank T. Sargent
Freman
Willis McMullen
McCoy
W.va
Greenwood Cemetery
Frank G. Reynolds
C. L. Reynolds
Hotel Sherman
South Mill Street
Mr. Reynolds
New Castile
C. L
Anna M. Reynolds
Joseph R
New York City
C. F. Brown
Newport News
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Franklin
Offutt Funeral Home
North
Mercer Street
D. L. Ferguson
Highland U. P. Church
France Observers Day of Mourning Broadcast by Petain
France marks a national day of mourning as Premier Petain prepares a radio address. Despite fighting ceasing, Bordeaux shows little ceremony while the public mourns the dead and wounded amid war’s end dictated by leaders Mussolini and Hitler.
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Henri Petain
Bordeaux
France
Hitler
Mussolini
Low Countries
Nazi Bombers Attack Britain and French Blockade Expands
Reports say German bombers struck Britain with three waves over northeast England and Wales while anti aircraft defenses engaged. Britain extended its blockade to French European territory including Corsica, severing ties with the Bordeaux regime as De Gaulle vows continued resistance. In Havana eggs fetch as low as 12 cents a dozen prompting a move for a minimum price to guarantee farmer profit.
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England
Wales
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Havana Province
Grove City College Cancels Civil Aeronautics Flying Class
Grove City College will not offer a Civil Aeronautics Authority flying course this summer due to apparent lack of student interest, says college president Dr. Weir Ketler. Contracts were awarded for 15 students but were likely to be canceled.
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Washington
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