Paris Battles on as German Drive Threatens City
Nazi forces pushed a 200 mile front toward Paris with tanks and paras as French defenses reel from massive offensives along the Aisne and adjacent sectors. Paris reels under air activity and mass mobilization while Allied leaders pledge support.
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Paris Pledged More Troops and Norway Withdrawals
British and Norwegian announcements stated that French and British troops were withdrawn from northern Norway to reform for action elsewhere. Norwegian King Haakon and government arrived in Britain as Narvik’s capture is cited to deny German ore exports. Britain prepares mass child evacuations from London, while Churchill pledges sacrifices for freedom. Air and land actions record raids, casualties, and new volunteer calls in the ongoing war.
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Germany
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Goldfine Elected By Credit Union Monticello
William Goldfine of New York City was elected president of the New York State Credit Men's Union at its annual convention in Monticello. Vice presidents named were John J. Ammerring of Rochester, M. G. Dugan of Albany, and T. J. Kelleher of Utica. Reelectors included Nat C. Helman executive secretary Otto Schuler treasurer and Sidney Stahl managing director, all based in New York City.
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New York City
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Deaths of Prominent Persons in America J G De Barenne
Prof J G De Barenne 55 a sterling professor of physiology at Yale University since 1930 dies in Boston on June 10.
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Boston
J. G. de Barenne
Sterling
Yale University
Dr Felix J Despecher Dies At 73 In Omaha
Dr Felix J Despecher, 73, head of Creighton University dental school and one of Nebraska's oldest practicing dentists, died in Omaha Nebraska on June 10. He led the university program and contributed to dental education and practice in the state.
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British Official Sees Misfortunes Ahead
London June 10 Sir Kingsley Wood chancellor of the exchequer warned Britain faces misfortune and reverse during war savings week at the London Guildhall He praised France and the French Army for courage and resolve noting Britain’s assets include the spirit of Drake and Nelson and the dominions sending men and material in increasing amounts
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Germans Driven Across Dniester in Galicia
Twenty five years ago on June 10 1915 reports say German forces retreating from Galicia were forced back across the Dniester River amid advancing Russian or allied operations.
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Italy Mobilizes as Mussolini Speaks amid War Tension
Italians gather in public squares to hear Mussolini’s expected address signaling war support while posters declare Italy breaks the chains of its sea. Foreign diplomacy shifts as Russia resumes ambassadorial posts and ships move for possible troop redeployments.
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Army bill seeks 400000 regulars amid guard powers
Washington June 10 The House Military Committee approved a bill to raise the regular army from 280000 to 400000 men. The panel discussed a Brooks of Louisiana measure to set the standing army at 375000 and then moved on to a proposal authorizing use of the National Guard in emergencies between sessions.
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Prentiss to Address 500 Industrialists
H W Prentis Jr, newly elected president of the National Association of Manufacturers, is slated as the principal speaker at a June 20 gathering of about 500 Buffalo and Niagara frontier industrialists. Also on the program is H L Coe, industrial consultant to the committee on national defense and industrial mobilization.
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National Association of Manufacturers
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Committee On National Defense and Industrial Mobilization
German Drive In France Presses On To Paris
German forces push toward the lower Seine and Champagne as they advance in France, reports say, while Norway ends Allied resistance with Narvik abandoned. High Command notes 50 miles from Paris and British losses mount as air and sea operations intensify.
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Man Arrested For Riding A Drunken Hor Seeks Excitement
Somerset Pa June 10 Levi Lee, 63, was arrested on a charge of riding a prancing horse down Main Street while drunk. Lee admitted drinking a few beers but insisted the horse was more spirited than he.
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