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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

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Hitler Delivers Armistice Terms to France at Compiegne

At Compiegne forest Hitler presented terms to four French plenipotentiaries in the old dining car. Keitel read the preamble demanding guarantees France will not renew war against Britain and pave the way for a future peace with German restitution. The ceremony lasted about ten minutes as German flags and flags and a guard of honor stood nearby.

COMPIEGNE Berlin U P Adolf Hitler France Germany Wilhelm Keitel Hitler Keitel Britain Ferdinand Foch Foch Woodrow Wilson Horst Wessel Bordeaux Henri Philippe Petain Verdun lich command foreign office propaganda ministry Rudolf Hess Joacham Von Rubbentrop

Congress Digs In For Long Summer Session

Washington June 21 Congress digs in for an all- summer session as recesses loom. House and Senate leaders push to pass about 4.5 billion in appropriation bills and a 1.0 billion nation defense tax measure before July 1 the start of the new fiscal year. Senate and House conferees deadlocked on a 3.158 billion relief appropriation while a provision would let the Civilian Conservation Corps direct noncombat duties. Senate endorses the 1.777 billion supplement Army Navy supply bill to sustain wartime strength.

ASHINGTON Coass sinc House Senate b.Hs

Court of Appeals Affirms Two Verdi cts and Reverses a Third

The Court of Appeals today upheld two verdicts from Common Pleas Court and reversed a third. It sustained a $3,000 fee award to Levin Levin representing Habant in an industrial claim and rejected garnishment against federal-employer wages. The court remanded estate questions to Lorain and clarified appeal time limits noting a 20 day limit, not 10.

court of appeals common Common Pleas D Cook Guy B. Findley Levin Levin Lorain John Habant Habant industrial commission National ve Co A. H. Wesrdian Edward Hromoda ph Hazzard, jr tes Hazzard wmen pleas J. P chtges Grafton lower rt

Structural ironworker critically injured in bridge ramp fall

Edward Gravelle, 49, a structural ironworker, fell about 40 feet from a new ramp near the Main Avenue bridge at Shore Drive in Cleveland. Workers say Gravelle lost balance and was not expected to recover.

Edward velle Main Avenue Shore Drive Gravelle

Weather Summary for the United States

Fair tonight and Saturday with clouds and a gradual warming trend. Sunday will be partly cloudy and warmer with a shower risk. High pressure over the central region extends into the eastern country, bringing generally cooler conditions this morning from Mississippi to the Atlantic. Showers exist from the south to the Gulf, and in North Dakota and Wyoming, with fair weather elsewhere across the United States.

North Dakota Iowa Mississippi Atic Gulf Wyoming United States

Maintain Present Schedule At National Tube

Next week's operations at the National Tube Company plant in Lorain show no change from this week. Four blast furnaces and 11 open hearth furnaces will continue in operation, the Bessemer converter will operate single turn, and other departments will run on the same schedule as this week.

National Tube Company Lorain Bessemer

Coast Guard dispels two men feared drowned near Avon Lake

Captain P. H. Forner and crew investigate a missing fishermen case after a trio rented a boat from Eddie's Boathouse. One man returns with a capsized boat while footprints on the beach indicate the two missing men may have left the scene voluntarily to avoid responsibility.

P. H. Forner Lorain Eddie Albert M McWilliams William Arnold Cotleur Farmer

Funeral Services For Rev Foster Saturday At 2 30

Funeral services are set for Rev Will J Foster who died after a short illness at 2 30 pm Saturday at the Church of Christ where he pastored for over four years with Rev P H Welshimer of Canton officiating Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery The body lies at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home until 1 30 am Saturday then moves to the church for viewing Honorary pallbearers are eight pastors from Elyria area churches including Dr E B Redhead Dr William Milair Auld Dr A E Kemp Dr Frank Hicks Rev Ernst Irion Rev T M Gilliland Rev H Linville and Rev J C Updegraff

Will J. Foster wis Church of Christ P. H. Welshimer Canton Ridge Hill Memorial Park Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Elyria E. B. Redhead St. Andrew's Episcopal Church William Milair Auld First Congregational Church A. E Kemp Second Congregational Church Frank Hicks First Methodist Church Ernst Irion St. Paul's Evangelical T M Gilliland United Presbyterian Church H. Linville Christian Temple Lorain J. C. Updegraff North Eaton Church Carnst

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Arrive in Barcelona

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrive by car from the French Riviera ending rumors of estrangement. They travel with two secretaries, two maids and two chauffeurs and are met by the British consul general at Barcelona. They plan to go on to Lisbon.

Duke And Duchess Of Windsor Barcelona BARCELONIA Spain Duke Duchess of Windsor French Riviera France Nice Menton Ritz Lisbon

Demands Probe of Woodring Resignation and Hearings

Rep Frank Carlson called for a joint congressional probe into former Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring’s resignation. Senate Military Affairs urged public hearings on Henry L. Stimson’s nomination, while Senate Naval Affairs eyed similar action for Frank Knox. The moves align with GOP efforts ahead of the national convention.

WASHINGTON congressional Harry H. Woodring Frank Carlson Senate Military Affairs committee Henry L. Stimson Carlson Kansas House Woodring Stimson Frank Knox GOP Navy Senate Naval Affairs committee Fox

F D R Defends Nominations in National Solidarity Policy

President Roosevelt defended his picks of Col Frank Knox and Henry L Stimson as Navy and War secretaries at Hyde Park urging cabinet unity amid a grave international crisis. He rejected Landons remark on a possible third term and contrasted patriotic motives with partisan thinking after a late night train trip.

HYDE PARK N. Y Roosevelt national solidarity Col Frank Knox Henry L. Stimson Navy War United States Alfred M. Landon

War party label sparks GOP convention clash

Philadelphia June 21 Republicans at their National convention seek to brand Democrats as the war party by appointing two Republicans to Roosevelt's Cabinet. Alf Landon leads foreign relations planning as the fight over a no war or pro Allies plank tests unity amid possible nomination deadlock. Knox and Stimson, named to the Cabinet, are denounced by John D M Hamilton as making the party the war party.

PHILADELPHIA Roosey Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Walter E Edge New Jersey Landon Frank Knox Chicago Henry L Stimson New York Knox Stimson John D M. Hamilton National committee Hamilton Col. Knox Col. Stimson Europe Democratic party

Confirmation Of Stimson And Knox Forecast

Washington dispatch reports the Senate to confirm President Roosevelt’s cabinet picks Henry L. Stimson to head the War Department and Frank Knox to lead the Navy. The move draws mixed reaction from isolationist senators while party leaders push forward despite Republican misgivings and fears of war.

WASHINGTON Senate Roosevelt Henry L. Stimson Frank Knox Stimson War Department Knox Navy Samson

Liner Washington Docks in New York After Near Torpedo

The Washington docked in New York after a dangerous Atlantic voyage from Europe carrying 1787 passengers including 259 children. Captain Harry Manning praised the crew as lifeboats filled during a near torpedo attack off Portugal on June 11. The ship had been nearly sunk by a German submarine and was en route to Galway, Ireland when the incident occurred.

NEW YORK United States Washington Europe Portugal S.S Draper Lisbon Galway Ireland Harry Manning

Defense Not Partisan Issue Says Col Knox

Col Frank Knox announced his nomination as secretary of the navy saying national defense is not a partisan issue. He stressed nonpolitical navy leadership, unity in defense votes, and his duty to help prepare the country for any emergency. He added personal focus on duty and performance over political considerations.

CHICAGO Frank Knox navy Knox Congress navy department

Nine To Receive Certificates From Summer Bible School

Nine students at the Summer Bible School will receive certificates at the sixteenth annual commencement at 7 30 tonight in the First Baptist Church. Graduates include Gordon Carlson Wilda Chapman David Davies Rhona Kirkpatrick Yvonne Lamoreaux Marjorie Aiack Vera Mae Smith Nora Lee Tart and Ruth Woelfer. The Rev. Matthew Gilliland will present the certificates with other program elements noted.

First Baptist Church Gordon Carlson Wilda Chapman David Davies Rhona Kirkpatrick Yvonne Lamoreaux Marjorie Aiack Vera Mae Smith Nora Lee Tart Ruth Woelfer Matthew Gilliland United Presbyterian Church Mary Jean McElfresh Kenneth Mack First Baptist Sunday School United Presbyterian Sunday School Guy W. Byars

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