Suppression of Uncontrolled Vigilantes Urged
Major Lon Sullivan Georgia commissioner of public safety urged suppression of independent uncontrolled vigilante groups to prevent unjust persecution. He said the state patrol is investigating alleged subversive operations and cooperates with the FBI. He warned Georgians to stay calm, report suspicions, and avoid harming visitors with unfounded rumors.
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Savannah
Lon Sullivan
Georgi
Public Safety
Sullivan
Georgia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Histeria
Commissioner of Safety
Eastern States Enjoy Mostly Fair Weather Today
The eastern half of the nation experienced generally fair weather with showers in northern New England and along the east Florida coast. Temperatures reached near 99 degrees in the north central states and in the 90s elsewhere. Phoenix hit 100 while coastal and southern readings varied. Overnight lows included Atlanta 49 and New York 63.
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Associated Press
New Enelana
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
New England
Phoenix
Ariz
Atlanta
Birmingham
New York
Kansas City
New Orleans
Miami
Salt Lake City
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Seattle
Washington
Vigilante Sentiment Prompting Patriotic Vigilance
A wartime note urges citizens to report unpatriotic propaganda as dangerous sabotage. It condemns efforts to erode public confidence and national preparedness, urging patriotic talk and vigilance against subversive messages.
Paris Bomb Raid Shatters City Quiet in 1939 Air Assault
From the Place de la Concorde embassy roof observers watched a major air raid strike Paris for an hour. Explosions collapsed buildings along the Seine, started fires in three apartment blocks, and wounded several. crews rushed to aid victims as streets were torn up and rubble filled the avenues.
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Place de la Concorde
Seine
Associated Press
Varis
Anl Slam
Hotel Crillon
Maynard Barnes
Jack Sterling
Roscoe Hillenkoetter
John Cook
Howard Hughes
le Bourget Field
Cate Terraces
Old Peoples Home
Global War News Roundup From Europe to Turkey
Reports trace the Dunkirk withdrawal and RAF gains as Paris fears a new Nazi thrust. Britain transfers 48 000 children, expands food programs, and arrests suspected fifth columnists. Allied losses and evacuations span Flanders and the Mediterranean as Italy eyes entry.
Paris Raid Described From a AP Report by Robert Orkin
Hackensack journalist Robert Orkin of the Associated Press recalls a German raid on Paris. He describes bombs near his lunch table, a cafe tremor, a post office wrecked, a bank cellar hit, shattered streets, rising smoke, and calm patrons amid the explosions.
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Robert Orkin
Hackensack
N. J
Associated Press
Paris
Brussels
Barcelona
British battleship Nelson reported sunk May 11
Berlin reports a German source claims the Nelson flagship of the home fleet was sunk on May 11 with no details given. A German spokesman said no official confirmation exists and London denied any truth to German rumors of the sinking.
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Flanders
England
B. EE. FF
Anthony Eden
Dunkerque
Berlin
Paris
France
Marseille
Switzerland
London
R. A. PR
High Command
Ministry of Information
Bombs Hit Near Windsor Residence as Paris Endures First Raid Since May
Paris reports German planes bombing the outskirts and a major apartment building collapse nearby. The city endured its first air raid since May 21 as sirens shrieked and traders fled the Bourse amid thunderous anti aircraft and pursuing fighters.
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Paris
Across the counter license renewals offered in Thomasville
The Georgia State Highway Patrol district headquarters in Thomasville offers an across the counter driver license renewal service today and tomorrow from 9 am to 6 pm. Drivers should bring 1939 40 licenses and fill out applications, or apply by mail if license is lost. those without a 1939 40 license face an examination. Deadline June 30 for in person or by mail applications.
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Thomasville
Georgia State Highway Patrol
J. Q. Davis
Len Sullivan
Department of Public Safety
Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Hitler likely targets France as next major move says analyst
The analyst argues Hitler will not strike Britain first. He contends a quick Paris assault could come after securing the Channel coast and destroying ports. Mussolini's entry could widen the war to the Mediterranean. England must reorganize forces to counter.
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Hitler
England
France
Flanders
Paris
London
Europe
Dunkerque
Mussolini
II Duce
Germany
Fuehrer
Britain
English Channel
Weygand
Maginot
Mediterranean
Il Duce
Graduation ceremonies and road improvements in Thomasville
Junior High and Douglas High graduates receive diplomas in the auditorium and city building while plans place Thomasville in a non sweet potato zone. Roads in Thomas County improve with paving, a new line to Pavo, and the slogan See Thomas County First. International tension notes Mussolini and Hitler as the Italian army mobilizes. Traffic on Broad Street becomes chaotic with double parking and drivers warned to watch for cars.
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Seven
Dougles High
Thomasville
Thomas County
Ochlochnee
Coolidge
Pavo
Barwick
Boston
Monticello
Broad Street
Local Social Notes Highlight Easter Week Visitor and New Arrival
Community announcements show Mr H B Rosenberg leaving for Sarasota Florida for a fishing trip. Mrs Mann and Mr Mann welcome an 8½ pound boy named Roy Augustus born June 1. Miss Emily Neel retires from Columbus Public Schools and Miss Virginia Lyon visits Edgefield before returning home. Frances Yarbrough invites grandparents to visit while Thelma Rehberg visits Edison sister Mrs Yarbrough.
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L.A. Mann
Roy Augustus
Frances Yarbrough
Edison, Ga
E. E. Rehberg
Virginia Lyon
Pave Public Schools
Edgefield
S. C
Emily Speight
Local Notices From Fragmented OCR Page
Fragmentary text mentions families including Mrs Geo D Lyee and Jimmie James. References to Jacksonville Friday and transfers to Enic tg oy Tex. The readable content is sparse and lacks a coherent event or clear names beyond those fragments.
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Jimmie James
Mrs. James
Enic
Tg Oy Tex
FDR Talks to Bullitt by Telephone on Paris Bombing Escape
President Roosevelt spoke with Ambassador Bullitt by telephone and heard a first hand account of Bullitt’s narrow escape from a German bomb in Paris. Bullitt described how a bomb fell through the ceiling during lunch, then they resumed afterward.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ambassador Bullitt
Bullitt
Paris
White House
House
Immigration Bureau
Justice Department
Labor Department
Senate
Bride Elizabeth Bake to Wed Dr A D Browne of New Orleans
Mrs. W A Britton of Thomasville announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth Bake to Dr A D Browne of New Orleans. The notice invites friends to share in the anticipated nuptials.
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Thomasville
W. A. Britton
Elizabeth Bake
A. D Browne
New Orleans
Germans Will Answer and the Armament Drive Advances
Continued report outlines rearmament efforts and policy shifts. Knudsen to report machin tools needs worth 200 million dollars for armament industries. Pepper proposes trading older planes to manufacturers for rapid Allied delivery. Public works labor may be redirected to defense, and naval expansion bills move through Senate with speed, while shipbuilding oversight tightens.
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Willian SS. Knudsen
National Defense Commission
Anc
Pepper
D-Fla
Roosevelt
Arm
Navy
Federal, Works Agency
Senate
Jowal
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