Miss Adeline Humphreys to Visit Miss Gloria Watson
Miss Adeline Humphreys will arrive from Atlanta this afternoon to spend the week as the guest of Miss Gloria Watson at her home on Gordon Avenue. Also mentions Sophie Williams visiting her mother and sister in Montgomery, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Humphreys
Atlanta
Gloria Watson
Gordon Avenue
Sophie Williams
St. Margaret Hospital
Montgomery
Ala
W. T. Willams and Bister
S. J. Pettigrew
France in Retreat as Germany Advances on Paris Front
Nazi forces push deep into France with a 200 mile western front collapse cited as German wedges threat Romilly and Sai Diziet. Hitler orders beflagging and bells ring while Britain rushes reinforcements to bolster French resistance and leaders appeal for US and Allied aid. Paris faces a new Maginot line threat as Allies warn of grave losses.
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France
Bismarck
Paris
Germany
Britain
Tours
Loire
Maginot
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Mgn
Galisia
Turin
Alpline
Mediterranean
High Command
Italian North Africa
Nnsia
Red Sea
United States
Paul Reynaud
Local Social Notes Highlight Departures and Visits
Mrs. Joe Wheeler of Rome Georgia visits her mother Mrs. W J Vaughan on Dawson Street. Miss Suzanne Searcy and Miss Sara Wella of Green Ridge Missouri stay with Mary Horne on Jefferson Street. Mr and Mrs Herschel Miller plan to move to DeFuniak Springs Florida for new jobs. Mrs IE Lumpkin of Lucedale Mississippi visits Thomasville for a week with Mr and Mrs A Gothard. Mrs John Watt travels to Cleveland via Highlands Asheville Williamsburg and Virginia mountains and will visit Chicago before returning.
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Joe Wheeler
Rome, Ga
W. J. Vaughan
Dawson Street
Suzanne Searcy
Sara Wella
Green Ridge, Mo
Mary Horne
Jefferson St
Mir
Herschel Miller
DeFuniak
IE. W. Lumpkin
Lucedale
Miss
Thomasville
A. Gothard
John Watt
Cleveland
Helen Mathews
Highlands
Asheville
Williamsburg
Virginia Mountains
Watt
Chicago
Italians Repel French Alpine Attack at Galisia Hill
Italian high command announced that Py Italian troops drove back a French assault on the Alpine frontier at Galisia Hill, a mountain pass into Italy, near Rome, on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Py—Italan
Galisia Hill
Italy
Roosevelt weighs navy plan shift as war aid debate grows
Washington reports President Roosevelt may seek congressional authority to recast the fleet expansion to favor more smaller ships. Premier Reynaud pressed for Atlantic air support, while lawmakers split between direct military aid and indirect aid routes. Congress faces a decision on tonnage reallocations totaling carrier cruisers and submarine allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Byrone
Roosevelt
Reynaud
France
United States
Atlantic
White House
Senate
Hitler stays informed via foreign press says Dietrich
Dietrich claims the Fuehrer reads extensively from world press, personally directs press matters, and maintains excellent health. He describes Hitler engaging in outdoor life and frequent conferences with military leaders while avoiding front lines. He notes Hitler visits conquered areas soon after their capture.
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Dietrich
Fuehrer
Hitler
BEF Forms With Aged New Force In Dunkirk Aftermath
British reports describe a 24 year old BEF with light anti aircraft units Scottish engineers and rural English infantry. A Dunkirk veteran recalls return tickets and commentators doubt a rapid French collapse while the heaviest German assault presses near Rouen. Paris is deemed strategically limited and Maginot reversibility is uncertain.
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England
Dunkerque
BEF
Rouen
English Channel
Montmedy
Paris
French Drop Escalates as German Raids Reach East of Paris
Dispatch from Tours reports France to establish emergency capital at Bordeaux as German forces penetrate toward Saint-Dizier and Romilly. Paris encircled two thirds, Reynaud pleads for U S air support while the navy seeks vessel reclassification leeway amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tours
Bordeaux
France
Associated Press
Paris
Saint -Dizier
Paris-Nancy
Romilly
Paris-Dijon
Paul Reynaud
United States
Collapse of War Boom Hits Farmers Economic Status
Chicago report analyzes farm market data showing prices for principal commodities near prewar levels with declines from wartime peaks. Wheat corn oats rye butter cattle and cotton rise or fall modestly while hogs and eggs drop. government payments helped income but prospects for lasting gains fade with war.
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America
Franklin Mullin
Chicago
Europe
House Approves Deportation of Bridges
Senator Reynolds demands immediate Senate action on a resolution to deport Harry Bridges, the west coast CIO maritime leader, following a 330 to 10 to 42 House vote. The Bridges offense committee warns of nationwide protest as the attorney general is urged to remove Bridges to Australia at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harry Bridges
CIO
Reynolds
San Francisco
House
Bridges
Australia
Italian Ambassador protests anti Italian feeling in U S
Italian ambassador Colona protested to Secretary Hull against a campaign to arouse anti Italian sentiment in the United States. He denied Italian officials promoted Fascism and deplored reports stirring sentiment. The protest centered on alleged New York police investigations of consular Fascist activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ascanio Colona
Hull
United States
New York
Colona
Thomas County Masons to Meet at Cairo Tonight
Cairo hosts Thomas County Masonic Convention at 7 PM with Cairo Lodge No. 299 as host. Delegations from Pavo Meigs Thomasville Bainbridge and others expected. Orion Lodge Bainbridge to confer entered apprentice degree with lectures. Fish supper at Davis Park arranged for degree workers. all master Masons in good standing invited.
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Cairo
Thomas County
Pave
Meigs
Thomasville
Bainbridge
Orion Lodge
Tom Harmon
Davis Park
Co. L. Brown
Stolen 1939 Ford pickup from near municipal stadium
Police report a blue 1939 Ford pickup with motor number 184964087 and tag 28691-A from Georgia was stolen last night while parked near the municipal stadium. Owner is Mr. Tom Hough as authorities search for the missing vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Tom Hough
Bullitt Said To Be Under Nazi Custody
Berlin reports claim Ambassador William C. Bullitt was in protective custody in Paris after he warned that German troops were inside the gates. President Roosevelt questioned the implications of such custody. German authorities denied the report later. the U S embassy in Berlin had no information.
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Bullitt
Washington
Berlin
William C. Bullitt
Paris
Roosevelt
U. S
Wiliam C. Bullitt
United States
German Consul Says U S Aided Enemies During War
New Orleans June 14 German consul general for the southern states Baron Edgar Von Spiegel warned that Germany would not forget United States aid to its enemies during the war. He forecast Spain would join France and claimed Germany still had 28 000 war planes. He said Nazi victory could leave the United States with no trade. He denied German territorial aims outside Europe beyond Africa. He asserted Germany does not want Florida Georgia or Louisiana or control of the western hemisphere.
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New Orleans
Edgar von Spiegel
Germany
United States
Gavn
Spain
France
von Spiegel
Poland
Europe
Africa
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Western Hemisphere
Flag Day Observed in Thomasville Amid Display Gaps
Old Glory was visible on main streets for Flag Day but the courthouse and new city hall lacked proper display. The county mast was delayed but reportedly available, while the city planned a new display design. Post Office and American Legion Home showed flags. question remains if Independence Day will see full municipal and county flag displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
American Legion
Legion
Temple of Justice
P. C. Searcy
Times-Enterprise
National Guard
Archbold Memorial Hospital
United States Post Office
North Broad Street
News Reel Shows World War Events at Rose Theatre
The Rose Theatre screens a world events reel with scenes of the European war and Mussolini's Italy entering the conflict. It includes images of the Italian navy, British Empire routes, and President Roosevelt's Virginia graduation address. Paris evacuees and Northern Norway drive are shown, plus the film Four Sons and a miniature Air Army with Popular Mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Italy
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
France
Roosevelt
Il Duce
America
University of Virginia
Paris
Norway
French Foreign Legion
Air Army
Welfare Office Opens Applications In Thomas County
The Thomas County public welfare department announced today that C C C applications are being taken. The notice outlines intake procedures and contact details for residents seeking assistance from the county program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
County Welfare Office
Thomas County Public Welfare Department
Charges Against South Georgia Lumber Operators
Atlanta reports a large number of fair labor standards act investigations into lumber operators in Southwest Georgia led by Dr. James G. Johnson, supervising inspector of the wage and hour division. Most cases show willingness to comply. only a few may proceed to criminal procedures or injunctions.
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Atlanta
Georgia
James G. Johnson
Limited CCC Applications Open Soon for Boys
Office will accept a limited number of CCC applicants in the next few days. Twenty boys will be admitted. applications must be in by June 18. Each applicant must bring a parent or guardian and obtain recommendations from three reliable persons.
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Thomasville, Ga
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Jack Dempsey
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Louis
Godoy
Jack
Cowboy
Griffin & Strib
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Aunt Jemima Rits
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