Paris fights to hold as German onslaught rages on
Across a 200 mile front, French forces supported by American bombers drive back Germans five miles north of Paris. Paris remains an open city but fears grow as Berlin claims Warsaw and Rotterdam fate. Dooms surrender, British air raids strike Libyan and Red Sea targets, St Valery captures reveal Allied peril and resilience.
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Associated Press
Maxime Weygand
Paris
United States
William ©. Bullitt
Germany
Hitler
Somme
Berlin
Warsaw
Poland
Rotterdam
Holland
France
Beaumont
Rethel
Cairo
Spees Whiely
Italy
Toulon
Recs 3 Bizerta
Mediterranean
St. Valery
English
London
le Havre
England
English Channel
Marne River
Chateau Thierry
Persan-Beaumont
Aitacks
Malian
North Africa
Betein
Final billion for defense rushed ahead to allies
The Senate completed the final large defense bill of $1.706 billion for army and navy needs as reports cited progress toward further aid to the Allies in planes munitions and possibly destroyers. The Associated Press notes readiness measures and checks on surplus stocks were refused by the Army, with Washington reporting a record appropriations package totaling over $5.2 billion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Capitol Hill
Congress to Stay Washington Adjourment Likely Delayed
June 13 Speaker Bankhead said Congress will not adjourn on June 22 as leaders hoped. He told reporters candidly that adjournment as planned is unlikely, signaling a delay in legislative action and keeping Congress in session longer than anticipated.
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Washington
Bankhead
House
Congress
Senate action on training and arms aid deepens wartime policy
The Senate faces a likely vote on compulsory military training for civilian conservation corps cadets after House approval, while the CCC would gains noncombatant training. Army chiefs oppose universal conscription but support CCC noncombatant instruction as a military aid in emergencies. Congress also debates reversing enlistment bans for foreign battles, with Allied aid expanding as surplus materials and 263 aircraft promised to France and Britain in ongoing war supply efforts.
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Saara Labor Party
New York
Senate
Appropriations Committee
House
Civilian Conservation Corps
Army High Command
CCC
Congress
Sng
Eller
Arthur B. Purvis
France
Britain
Stephen Early
Lindbergh Doubtful on Invasion In Our Lifetime
A Capitol discussion with lawmakers and NBC’s Weap network addressed the drift toward war and concluded Charles Lindbergh doubted an invasion would occur within his lifetime. The evening session highlighted alarm over rising tensions and highlighted opinions on U.S. neutrality and defense preparedness.
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Charles A
WEAP
NBC
Krauss Inc Leases Gallia Street Block in Portsmouth
Krauss Inc of Cincinnati takes a five year lease on the Hall building at 831-833 Gallia Street in Portsmouth. The three story structure will be renovated and repainted. Krauss plans to stock radios refrigerators sporting goods phonograph records and kitchen equipment with a full service department. Colonel Seymour Bein handled negotiations for the lease.
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Gallia Street
Krauss, Inc
Cincinnati
Hall Building
Penn My Life Insurance Co
Ee Krauss
Krauss Radio Stores, Inc
Krauss
Portsmouth
Seymour Bein
New Staff Named for Liquor Store on Gallia Street
Seven new employees will join the Gallia street liquor store after civil service exams, with six dismissals. Manager Joseph Frantz remains in charge since the store opened in 1934. New hires include Charles W. Vickers and Emerson P. Hoobler as cashiers and clerks George L. Alexander August W. Miller James McCarthy Paul R. Bowen Floyd Coburn. Dismissals ahead of June 30 include William A. Moore Paul Bagby George Mrman and Zoellner.
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Gallia Street
Joseph Frantz
Manner
Charles W. Vickers
Vulcan
Emerson P. Hoobler
Second Street
George L. Alexander
Lucasville
August W. Miller
Ninth Street
James McCarthy
Rhodes Avenue
Paul R. Bowen
Pine Street
Floyd Coburn
William A. Moore
Paul Bagby
Con.inder
George Mrman
Zoellner
Reynaud Plea To Roosevelt For Help Told
Premier Reynaud pleaded with President Roosevelt for a public pledge that the United States would aid the Allies, excluding deployment of an expeditionary force, and urged action before it is too late. He warned France would endure, even in provinces or colonies, to keep fighting Germany, with France’s Caribbean and North Atlantic possessions named. Roosevelt reportedly replied that most of the world seeking peace can find a way to prevail, and Reynaud thanked him for arms and aviation aid.
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Tours
France
Reynaud
Roosevelt
United States
North Africa
America
Germany
French Guiana
South America
Martinique
Guadeloupe
West Indies
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundland
Italy
Great Britain
Charlottesville
CEES
Temperatures Report From Observer Schirrman’s
Observation at 11 a m shows a high of 88 and a low of 70 with yesterday’s high at 93. A year ago today the high was 71 and the low 58.
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Schirrman’s
Merchants U. K. Industry Drive Endorses Blue Jay Plant
The Merchants association endorsed a $7 200 drive to attract a Blue Jay Manufacturing Co branch to Portsmouth. The plant will be on the Stand ard Supply Co building’s second floor at 10th and Findlay, producing pants tents overalls and other military supplies for the U S army and navy. A real estate board committee was named to assist.
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Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Jay Manufacturing Co
Huntington
Portsmouth
C. of C
John J. Tierney
Blue Jay
Standard Supply Co
10Th
Findlay Streets
U. S. Army
Navy
Portsmouth Real Estate Board
Compris
Tax bill paid by Norfolk and Western at Scioto County
Scioto county's largest taxpayer Norfolk and Western Railway has paid its $113,800 second real estate tax installment. County Treasurer Percy L. Wohler announced the payment today. Second half tax collection opens Tuesday and closes August 31.
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Norfolk & Western Railway
Scioto County
Percy L. Wohler
Warning Is Contained In Statement By Army
The Japanese army in south China issued a statement saying it could not condone aid given Chiang Kai-shek by French Indo China authorities. Domei interpreted the note as a strong warning to France for continuing to supply war materials to Chiang Kai-shek through Indo China.
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Hong Kong
South China
East Asia
Domei
France
Chiang Kai-shek
Foreign powers told to get troops out of China
The Nanking government under Wang Ching Wei, backed by Japan, published a declaration demanding the withdrawal of all troops warships and armed forces of European belligerents from China. It said it seeks to avoid untoward incidents while maintaining control in Shanghai.
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China
The
Associated Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Wang Ching-wei
British Troops Reported Landing in Indies Alarms Tokyo
Tokyo readers were startled by a Nichi Nichi report claiming 2000 British troops landed in the East Indies in response to a call for help. The Netherlands legation and British embassy in Tokyo denied the report, as did the Netherlands government in London.
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Indies
Tokyo
The
Associated Press
Japan
Nichi Nichi
Netherlands East Indies
Ion
Netherlands Legation
London
Parade and fireworks mark city Flag Day birthday
The city plans a Flag Day celebration for the 163rd anniversary of the flag. The day features Stars and Stripes displayed downtown, a parade at 8 p.m. from Second and Market to Riverside Park, and a night program with fireworks beginning at 8:30 p.m. Officials moved a game to finish before the events. Taps will be played and a flag will be presented to the Boy Scouts.
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Rtsmouth
Second
Market Streets
Jackson Streets
Riverside Park
Charleston
Portsmouth
United States of America
Fred
Chief Asks Rage Bet Phone Ban
Police chief Harry S. Sheets identified nine telephones used for race horse bets in violation of state gambling statutes and asked Portsmouth Home Telephone Co. to cut service. Phones listed include those tied to Earl Cunningham at East End club, Ow Cafe, Smoke House, Subway Lunch, and other locations across Gallia Street, Walnut Street, and Sixth Street.
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Harry S. Sheets
Portsmouth Home Telephone Co
Earl Cunningham
East End Club
Gallia Street
Steadly Building
Fourth
Chillicothe Streets
Walnut Street
Oliver Frasher
Sciotoville
Mr. Frasher
Charles Dixon
11Th Street
Howard Dickerson
Subway
Sixth Street
C. E. Cropper
Four Hurt in Route 52 Auto Crash at County Infirmary
Four persons injured at 9 30 am when an automobile accident occurred on route 52 in front of the county infirmary. Wilbur Iser, wife and son Robert Ray Iser of Worthington West Virginia, are patients at Portsmouth General hospital. Ralph M. Saron of Brooklyn is in M hospital. Iser man suffered facial and head lacerations risking blindness. Mrs Iser had eye injury and a bruised leg. the boy was bruised. Saron cut on face head and neck. Deputies Ball and Kaliner reported the incident.
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County Infirmary
Wilbur Iser
Robert Ray Iser
Worthington
W. Va
Portsmouth General Hospital
Ralph M. Saron
Brooklyn
M Hospital
Mr. Saron
Landon Ball
Elza Kaliner
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Ligurian Sea
U. K
Norfolk & Western
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