Royal families flee as war spreads across Europe
Adolf Hitler's administrators sit in five capitals as war widens. King Leopold III stays in a castle in Belgium with his mother and children in hiding. Denmark's King Christian X appears publicly while Haakon VII leads Norway from the north. Wilhelmina and Juliana seek refuge in England. Luxembourg's Grand Duchess Charlotte and family flee to Paris. Belgium and Luxembourg royal locations kept secret to avoid bombing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Belgium
Leopold III
Elizabeth
Paris
France
Lisbon
Leopold
Copenhagen
Christian X of
Denmark
Haakon VII
Norway
Oslo
Sngland Haven
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
England
Crown
Juliana
Charlotte
Luxembourg
Dutch Royalty on Way to Canada
Crown Princess Juliema of the Netherlands and her two infant daughters Beatrix and Irene will sail to Canada aboard a Dutch warship and are expected to reach Ottawa early next week. The trio are described as the first royal refugees to seek sanctuary in the new world since the European war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York
INS
Juliima
The
Netherlands
Beatrix
Irene
Ottawa
Canada Plans a Refuge for War Children in Dominion
Canada ready to offer havens for British and refugee children from war zones if Britain and France approve their exodus. London officials say decisions on voluntary transfer to Canada and other British possessions are expected soon. A refugee conference led by T A Crerar discusses solutions while speculation links Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and Dutch heiress to possible wartime travel to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
London
G. H. Shakespeare
Dominion
T. A. Crerar
Mines and Resources
France
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Netherlands Empire
England
Pershing urges younger generals as army pushes promotions
Washington June 6 Gen John J Pershing told the Senate the army needs young vigorous commanders amid a bill to accelerate promotions. It would retire brigadier generals at 42 and promote officers earlier, with second lieutenants after three years and majors after 28. Pershing warned against tying hands of the War Department at a critical moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
John J. Pershing
Seaate
Army
Senate
Sheppard
D.-Tex
Senate Military Affairs Committee
General Pershing
War Department
Air raid sirens at Gibraltar sighting planes reported
On June 6 WPI reports from Madrid say sirens sounded for 15 minutes near Gibraltar and unidentified planes were seen near the fortress. Dispatches received today note the alert and possible aircraft activity over the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Gibraltar
Fortress
Rock
Japs Worry Tokyo Over Pacific Naval Build Up
A Japanese admiralty spokesman said the South Pacific situation was abnormal due to concentrated U S Navy strength at Hawaii, reflecting growing American maritime presence and strategic concerns for Tokyo during June 6 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Admiralty
South Pacific
United States Navy
Hawaii
Sassbo
Exempt Claims of Jews Scored by British Rabbi Hertz
Britain's chief rabbi Dr. H. Hertz issued a strong statement condemning Jews who claim exemption from military service on conscientious grounds. He said there is no basis in Judaism for avoiding defense of the country, which ranks as a supreme duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
H. Hertz
Woman sentenced for blackout rule violations in Birmingham
A 24 year old woman Cecilia Daykin was placed on six months probation in Birmingham after shouting Heil Hitler and causing a crowd to gather during blackout enforcement. She claimed threats against the country and referenced the German government, uttering a defiant remark amid the tense atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Cecilia Daykin
Écan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irving S. Olds
U. S. Steel Corporation Board of Directors
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
National Defense Board
Olds
A.P. Photo
JOSKE
Frigidaires
Coldspot
Norge Stewart
Warner
General Electric
Westinghouse and Others
Joske’s
WSN
Applian Hen
Gironderpaln
Taremonl
Heil Hitler
Nice
Ain
Inuworcats
WILM
Merle Auply Department
David Bushnell
Sospel
Cape Martin
Monaco
New York Harbor
Aspe
ACA
Angerle
Lansing
Folke's
San Antonio
Srand
Dare Helena” Rubinstein
Water Lily Cheansins
Charke
Caan
Manos Orly
Tullerites
Joske's
Douke
Shos Salon
Tosine Street
Jacqueline Cochran
Cologne
Ioske
Taiue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!