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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
5
Berlin reports a German crossing of the Somme at Pont Remey near Abbeville on a pontoon bridge amid French artillery. A force of tanks reportedly crossed the improvised span and reached commanding heights on the French side, the war front advices said.
Pelham prepares for a major tomato festival drawing thousands to town involving vendors, food stalls, and local celebrations. Community organizers expect strong turnout as residents gather for a day of family events and street activities.
Thousands gather in Pelham Georgia for the Tomato Festival parade and beauty contest. Miss Wylly Watkins of Thomasville is crowned queen with Miss Alva Rountree Camilla and Miss Mary Prances Kay Moultrie as runners up. Local clubs sponsor contestants and judges include Nat Williams Hollis Lanier Richard Tift. Crowd size grows toward the noon barbecue at the cotton mill.
Rome reports minefields planted in a 12 mile coastal belt to deter hostile warships and shield Italian ports as Italy seeks a possible war partnership with Germany. Virginio Gayda warns the United States to stay out of the war and predicts European intervention if America aids Britain and France.
Rome reports all fascist branches ordered to be ready to wear uniforms at a moment's notice for a Piazza Venezia mass meeting where Premier Mussolini announces Italy is at war. The exact time of the meeting was not disclosed.
Paris reports Premier Paul Reynaud, amid the Battle for Paris, takes the roles of prime minister and foreign minister as German forces press the Somme and Aisne lines. He pledges hopeful signs from tank losses and defense, amid cabinet reshuffles.
Partly cloudy to night and Friday with scattered showers in south portion Friday. Florida: considerable cloudiness tonight and Friday with scattered showers Friday. Alabama: partly cloudy to night and Friday with scattered thundershowers in the extreme south and moderate southeast winds along the coast.
Washington reports signs that President Roosevelt's name may be the sole candidate for the Democratic National Convention's top spot in 1949. A Senate statement suggests Roosevelt could be the principal choice, with further details continued on Page Four.
German tanks and mechanized divisions push along the Weygand line and threaten Paris as France reports slight retreats and heavy losses on the 200 mile western front. Paris defenses deploy new 75mm traps to halt the blitz.
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