French Agree Armistice Talks Continue In Compiegne Forest
Reports from Berlin and Paris say pleni potientiaries meet near Compiegne as armistice terms are negotiated while Berlin contends a decision has not yet been reached. British and Italian air operations widen the war theater with raids on Alexandria Bremen To bruk and Bizerte.
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Stefani
Berlin
Compiegne Forest
Wilhelm Keitel
London
Bordeaux
Paris
English Channel
Suez Canal
Italy
Alexandria Harbor
Orlin
Bremen
Britain
United Kingdom
Mediterranean
Tobruk
Libya
Bizerte
Tunisia
Marseille
France
Alexandria
Germany
Baltic States Could Be Sovietized Says Baltic Leaders
Reports to Swedish papers say Estonia Latvia and Lithuania may become fully Sovietized after occupation by red army troops. Riga dispatch notes over 60 000 protesters with red flags marching to the Soviet legation while leaders claim provisional governments and legal change only.
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Stockholm
Estonia
Latvia
Lithonia
Kirchenstein
Riga
Tidningen
Japs Move To Strengthen Hold In Orient
Tokyo reports Japan plans a stronger hand in the southern Orient with closer ties to Germany and Italy. It seeks to curb Allied influence, including demands to halt arms shipments to China via Indo China and to inspect Burma routes. US relations remain strained after the 29 year trade treaty rupture.
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Rumania
Carol
Japan
Germany
Italy
Orient
South China
Hongkong
Associated Press
Tokyo
Europe
Indo-China
China
Yunnan
Indo- China
Britain
Burma
Soviet Russia
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Independent
Yomiuri
Manchukuo
Stimson
Asahi
Government boosts military build up with ships tanks and agents
The plan authorizes Ford Motor Company to build various war materiel including tanks guns and ammunition. It allocates funds to begin 68 new navy warships and empowers the FBI to expand by 500 agents to fight spies and saboteurs.
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Ford Motor Company
Navy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Armistice Signed Between Germany and France, NBC Reports
New York reports a 6:50 p.m. armistice signing at Compiegne between Germany and France, to take effect six hours after Italy’s armistice. Keitel and Huntziger signed for Germany and France respectively. terms not disclosed. French delegates departed for Rome amid notes of tribute to fallen soldiers.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
Compiegne
Germany
France
NBC
Columbia
William L. Shirer
CBS
Compiegne Forest
Italy
Rome
Wilhelm Keitel
Charles Huntinger
William W. Kerker
Kerker
Adolf Hitler
Keitel
Huntziger
Japanese Move Toward French Indo China
Japanese troops from Kw angi besieged areas near Hongkong move toward French Indo China in a largely without ground fight operation against Chinese guerrillas. British officials dismiss alarmist reports and say the measures are precautionary with advance notice given.
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Hongkong
China
South China
Kwangsi
Indo-China
Rivers Withdraws Approval of Miller Pay Raise
Governor E D Rivers withdrew his previously approved 150 per month salary increase for Highway Chairman W L Miller. The action followed initial approval two days earlier and occurred in Atlanta on June 22.
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Rivers
Miller
Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
W. L. Miller
Landing field found on German ranch near Chambo
Guayaquil dispatch reports immigration authorities uncovered a landing field prepared for planes on a ranch near Chambo, Ecuador. The German owner was ordered to leave Ecuador within ten days.
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Ecuador
Guayaquil
E! Telegrafo
Rio Bamba
Chambo
How Did It Happen by N B
An essay style column discusses wartime rhetoric and public actions, praising English resolve against German air attack while critiquing Hitler’s demands. It notes a Rose Theatre benefit for European Red Cross relief and previews local golf tournaments at Glen Arven and Albany courses.
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Rose Theatre
Europe
Red Cross
Garner and Farley Seek Consensus on Democratic VP Pick
Washington reports that Vice President Garner and Postmaster General Farley mobilized their political resources to back a satisfactory vice presidential nominee and platform for the Democratic National Convention. They and other aspirants expect a lengthy confidential meeting about President Roosevelt possibly seeking another term.
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Washington
Garner
Farley
Roosevelt
U S Can Spend For Defense Without Lowering Living Standards
Augusta Georgia June 22 The United States can spend 3 billion dollars on national defenses without impairing the present standard of living. Dr David R Craig of Washington president of the American Retail Federation believes we can pay for defense programs now while warning against a downward spiral in consumption that could affect living standards.
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Augusta
United States
David R. Craig
Washington
American Retail Federation
Craig
Germans claim 500000 French troops surrender
Berlin reports the German high command says 500000 French soldiers have surrendered in Alsace Lorraine.
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Berlin
Alsace-Lorraine
Knitting Revolves to Home Spinning Amid War Yarn Shortage
War disrupted European yarn supply pushes Los Angeles knitters to spin yarn locally. Mrs Lorraine Thornton has taught up to 80 people at a time on old fashioned spinning wheels.
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Los Angeles
Europe
Lorraine Thornton
Somerset Maugham Reported Missing in Paris
Friends of the novelist say he was in Paris shortly before the German entry and have heard nothing since the occupation began. Reports from London note he was unreported in Paris after the fall of the city.
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Somerset Maugham
Paris
London
It's Your Move Passed by Censor in Mail Chess
Oakwood Ohio reports military censorship delaying a 12 game by mail match between postal clerk L B Ream and A E Brown of Sydney. They started in July 1938 and expect to continue about another year. Egypt's principal exports include cotton cotton seed sugar cigarettes onions eggs phosphates rice and gum arabic.
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Oakwood, O
Ream
A. E. Brown
Sydney
Australia
Egypt
Air Raiders Attack British Malta Base
Air raids on the British Mediterranean base at Malta occurred yesterday morning and afternoon and again at midnight. Most bombs fell into the sea and the channel between Malta and Gozo, with one shell found on Gozo.
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Malta
Gozo
Italian fliers bomb Jibuti in French Somaliland
Italian raiders bombed Jibuti several times this morning in French Somaliland. There were no casualties and no damage reported. Anti aircraft batteries were in action.
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Jibuti
French Somaliland
Local Birth Announcements and Visits Highlight Community News
Mr. and Mrs. Al Jacobs of Somerville announce the birth of a daughter Miriam Janet born June 9. Mrs. Jacobs was formerly Miss Sara Feinberg, daughter of H. Feinberg. Friends report J B Moore critically ill with a recent paralysis relapse. Visitors include A L Bryan and son staying with A B Goodenow on North Dawson Street. Mrs. Violet Warren of Greensboro visits C W Booker family. Copeland family travels to Wewahitchka Florida. Booker/ Ruth Booker return from Rawleigh North Carolina.
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al Jacobs
Sommerville
Mass
Miriam Janet
Jacobs
Sara Feinberg
H. Feinberg
J. B. Moore
A. L. Bryan
A. B. Goodenow
Dawson Street
Mrs. Bryan
Canal Zone
States
Thomasville Band Concert Set At Court House
The Thomasville municipal band will give a concert tomorrow at 4 30 PM at the courthouse. A strong program has been arranged and a large crowd is expected to attend and enjoy the music.
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Thomasville
Court House
Hull Announces Pan American Nations Agree
Secretary Hull said all 20 American republics favored a Pan American conference on issues from the European war. Details to be worked out, with a tentative plan and an inter American trade proposal in preparation. Conference likely in Havana around July 15, subject to final decisions.
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Washington
Hull
United States
Havana
Army depot planned at Fort McPherson and Savannah training center
Washington reports House approval of enabling legislation to establish a major army supply depot at Fort McPherson with 1.3 million dollars and authorize land for a Savannah area anti aircraft training school and proving ground. The measure also provides 1.32 million dollars for Fort Benning construction.
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Atlanta
Savannah
House
Fort McPherman
Geran
Ramspeck
D-Ga
Fort’ McPherson
Senate
Demanent
Fort ‘McPherson
Fort Benning
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