Romania Accepts Soviet Demands on Bessarabia and Bukovina
Rumania decided to accept the Soviet ultimatum demanding the immediate return of Bessarabia and Bukovina, plus cession of naval bases at Constantia and Danubian ports. King Carol summoned his cabinet as the government moved to avert further hostilities. The report notes no clear stance from Turkey amid the shift in southeastern Europe.
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Industrial growth replaces Rosena furnace grounds in city
In the coming month a circus will no longer use Rosena furnace grounds as industrial development takes over the site. Conn Welding plant rises on former tent sites while a large Pennsylvania Power building nears completion. An addition to Johnson Bronze is noted nearby as highway resurfacing begins on secondary routes in Lawrence county. Residents report air raid warning hints early morning from a passing car horn in North Hill.
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Daily Weather Report for 24-Hour Period
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m. Wednesday show a maximum temperature of 72 and a minimum of 52 with 3 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 5.7 feet. For the same date a year ago the maximum was 84 and the minimum 66 with no listed precipitation.
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Report Large Portion Of French Fleet Will Continue To Fight
London reports that many French ships sailed to North African bases at Casablanca and Algiers and vowed to ignore the armistice with Germany and Italy. General Nogues received assurances from fleet commanders that they will keep resisting. General De Caulle denounced Marshal Petain in a London radio address, urging continued action.
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Mysterious Movement Of U S Fleet Signals Defense Plan
In Washington the state department acts to safeguard American interests as the fleet departs from its Hawaiian base. Officials remain silent on destination, with prior consensus suggesting a voyage to the Orient to deter Japanese aggression amid global crisis.
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New Pastor Installed At Reformed Presbyterian Church
Installation services conducted for Rev. Norman F. Spear at Reformed Presbyterian church on Oak Street. Spear, from Bovina Center, N Y, addressed creed questions. Dr. M M Pearce of Geneva College presided. sermon titled The Glory of the Church. charge delivered by Dr. J B Martin. Robb addressed congregation on church relationship in Presbytery.
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Italian Planes Bomb British Bases At Malta
Italian military bulletin reports intense destruction from waves of bombing by Italian planes on the British bases at Malta. It says bombardment formations hit aerial and naval objectives and all Italian machines returned. In North Africa attacks targeted enemy stores and motorized equipment, with all planes returning. Enemy raids on Massaua and Aseb were without result.
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Elks Gift Five Swing Racks For City Playgrounds
New Castle Elks lodge voted to spend 500 from its treasury to buy five modern six swing racks for 30 children capacity across 120 city playgrounds. The gift fills a shortfall as the city budget limits playground funding to 750. Edward J. Ryan chaired the social welfare group and said the lodge hopes to follow up with more support.
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Diley Resigns as Mercer County Democratic Chairman
Norman Dilley a Greenville attorney resigned today as Mercer county Democratic chairman in protest against Sen. Joseph F Guffey s refusal to recognize recommendations by him and other party leaders.
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Willkie Backed By New York Herald Tribune Editorial
The New York Herald Tribune urged the Republican National Convention to nominate Wendell Willkie for president in a three column front-page editorial. It called Willkie a man of the people and heaven's gift to the nation in its time of crisis.
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Deaths from city and region listed in notice
The death record lists Mrs. Lou Marshall age 70 of 608 Court Street James Savage age 54 of East Washington Street Joseph Isabella age 75 of Taylot Town ship J M Hogue age 64 of Forestville Mrs Marry McClure age 58 of Canton Ohio.
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Dewey Poised to Lead First Ballot at GOP Convention
Philadelphia June 27 Dewey is forecast to lead the first Republican presidential ballot with Taft the favorite, Willkie strong contender, and thirteen Republicans lawmakers slated for nominations. An INS survey shows Dewey at 322 with Taft 240 and Willkie 122, while several names remain doubtful.
Willkie Sees Big Boost in Third Ballot Support
Philadelphia June 27 Wendell Willkie predicted a remarkable rise in third ballot strength and said he expected at least 100 votes on the first ballot with a substantial second ballot gain and a remarkable third ballot increase He voiced confidence he will be nominated for president and remained in conference with Gov H K Stassen Minnesota his floor manager on convention strategy delegates from 47 states have met him with Mississippi the sole exception
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French Warships Reach Casablanca as Daladier Arrest Noted
Report from Gibraltar states several French warships arrived at Casablanca in French Morocco and crews vowed to continue fighting on Britain's side. Also noted are the arrest of former French Premier Edouard Daladier and another politician in Casablanca on arrival for a conference with Gen. August Nogues, governor general of Morocco.
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Nazi Raiders Again Swarm Over England
German raiders struck England and Scotland as heavy cloud cover shielded operations. At least two or three planes were shot down in flames. RAF countered with strikes on Ruhr targets. British reports say raiders landed at unspecified points with few casualties, while demolition efforts along the channel were suspected but limited damage observed.
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Memorial Dedication Marks Volant College Reunion
Memorial boulder on the old Volant college site marked the 26th Volant College Alumni reunion. Despite threatening weather, Volant Methodist church overflowed with former students and residents at eleven. A noon dinner followed, with a floral decor. The reunion program, led by President Homer Co Drake, featured invocation by Rev R J Rumbaugh, choral singing by Dr S Al Kirkbride, and solos by Mrs Harvey Fouse. Memorial honors were given to those who died in the year. Continued on page two.
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Rowland's Rangers At Unbossed Philadelphia Convention
Captain Roger Rowland leads the James forces in a high stakes convention fight. The scene is Philadelphia as delegates and managers test strategies ahead of ballots. Observers call this the first unbossed gathering in years, with expectations shifting on the second ballot.
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Roosevelt signs relief and military bills to bolster defense
President Roosevelt signed a 1.767 billion military appropriation and a 1.158 billion relief bill to strengthen national defense. The defense package funds 3,000 aircraft, expands the army to 375,000, and starts 68 naval vessels. the relief bill includes 975.65 million for WPA and 50 million for European war refugees with aliens and Communists barred from WPA work starting July 1. In Sharon, Pennsylvania, a 113000 dollar consolidated school building at Fredonia will be erected with PWA aid.
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Sidewalk Inspection Plan Approved by City Council
City Council at city hall taps a street department member as sidewalk inspector to start inspections Friday aimed at forcing hazardous sidewalks and noncompliant owners to lay them. Last year’s sidewalk project charged 16 cents per square foot plus WPA labor. many owners refused to cooperate or honored notes. The council, led by W. H. Dunlap’s street department, will lay new sidewalks this year at a two cent reduction, with payment required in advance.
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Throop and Dunlap Renamed by City
At a morning city council meeting in the municipal building Glenn R Throop was reappointed city engineer and Harold Dunlap renamed plumbing inspector W H Dunlap urged Throop reappointment and Mayor Mayne echoed the recommendation both votes were unanimous No other names were raised Funeral closings observed for Governor John S Fisher New Castle Bureau office in Citizens Bank building will be closed Friday for his funeral Branch Manager Joseph R Hensley announced Fisher died in Pittsburgh Tuesday
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Delegates Start Balloting For Republican Nominees
The 22nd Republican National Convention in Philadelphia resumes after nominating speeches to begin the first ballot at 4:30 p.m. on a field of 13 hopefuls led by Taft Dewey Willkie and Vandenberg. Nominations of MacNider Bridges McNary James Bushfield and Gannett were formally set for today. Delegates plan to stay in session tonight until a standard bearer is chosen. Blythe?
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Weather Warnings Echo War Word Warnings
A clipped message advises prudence in speech amid tense times. It urges keeping quiet on the street and not letting words influence a conflict, noting Americans should stay alert to internal foes. The weather is 77 today.
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