Mussolini seeks Gibraltar control to press Mediterranean gains
The piece discusses Mussolini’s drive for Gibraltar and a naval base at Ceuta to dominate the western Mediterranean. It notes possible Franco cooperation, warns of Italy aiming to pressure Spain, and mentions Berlin Rome axis talks on Gibraltar.
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Line
Mediterranean
Ti Duce
Franco
Suez Canal
England
Spain
Rock of Gibraltar
Morocco
Ceuta
Mussolini
Gibraltar
Berlin-Rome
Fran Eco
Spooks Mt. Airy Man Found Dead in Cemetery
Cecil Galloway disappeared and was found dead in the cemetery. The coroner ruled a heart attack, possibly triggered by fright. The incident occurred in Mt. Airy North Carolina on June 25.
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Mt. Airy
N.C
Cecil Galloway
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Clay.c. MW
Oxendine
Willkie gains momentum at Republican convention
At the convention in Philadelphia Indiana Governor Harold E. Stassen delivered the keynote on unity and defense while Willkie supporters pressed for first ballot strength. Taft Dewey forces countered with declarations that Willkie is tightening his lead slowly amid a crowded field of candidates and late convention strategy plans.
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Martin
America
Willkie
Indiana
Taft
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
Henry J Allen
Kansas
Dewey
New Deal
Adelphia
Harold E. Stassen
Joseph E. Martin
Stassen
Philadelphia
Robert A.taft
Wendel L. Willkie
New York
Midwest
House of Representatives
Congress
Ralph Carr
Colorado
Bruce Barton
John W. Hargis
Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
California
Hoover
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
Fifth Column
United States
Minnesota
Robert A. Taft
Ruth Briggs
Paducah
Texas
Nelon
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Edward Pfeiffer
Forest Hills
Body of Trotsky’s guard found near Mexico City
Police announced the body of Sheldon Harte, secretary-guard to Leon Trotsky, was found in an abandoned house near Mexico City. Harte, formerly of New York City, had been shot after disappearing May 24 when a machine-gun attack targeted Trotsky’s home.
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Mexico City
Sheldon Harte
Leon Trotsky
Harte
New York City
Trotsky
France observes day of mourning with silent tribute
France orders a minute of silence at 11 a.m. to honor World War I and World War II dead. Premier Petain to address the nation by radio later, as French troops endure blitzkrieg fatigue and authorities close cafes and shops except food outlets.
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Marshal Henri Philippe Petain
France
Pomaret
Marshal Petain
Lve
Angouleme
Bordeaux
Aix-Les-Bains
Rhone Valley
Geneva
Switzerland
Alps
Lanslebourg
Menton
Riveria
End of War in France Prompts Global Rejoicing and Moves
Dispatches describe Hitler praising a glorious victory and calling for seven days of bell ringing and ten days of flag display. Armistice terms reportedly to publish within 48 hours, while Britain cites German gains in occupied France and dissolution of its army.
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Bordeaux
Berlin
Britain
France
Atlantic
Royan
Gironde
Angouleme
Lyon
St. Etienne
Annonah
Vosges
Palermo
Cagliari
Calliero
Hungary
Dniester
Japan
China
Jaiphong
Indo-China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Far East
Admiralty
US Cruiser Quincy Remains in Montevideo Harbor
U S Cruiser Quincy stays in Montevideo harbor as Uruguay considers anti Nazi measures after a secret session. A second warship Wichita is expected from Rio de Janeiro while Arkansas Texas and New York arrive at La Guaira on a training cruise. Observers see US presence as backing the government amid fears of Nazi influence in Uruguay.
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Montevideo
U. S
Quincy
Uruguay
Washington
Seventh Squadron
Wichita
Rio de Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Arkansas
Texas
New York
la Guaira
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Germany
Special Commission
South America
W. C. Pickens
League of Nations requires resignations as war drags on
Geneva reports the League of Nations staff of 89 were told by Secretary General Joseph Avenol to resign by June 30. Officials say Avenol would accept most resignations, leaving two or three unsettled, awaiting outcome of Britain’s war effort.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Great Palace of Nations
Joseph Avenol
Avenol
Wold
Great Britain
War News At A Glance Across Fronts And Capitals
The report surveys wartime developments from London to Buenos Aires. Civilians die and many wounded in England raids while London braces for potential invasion. Berlin pivots toward Britain after victory celebrations with France. Armistice talks, mourning in Bordeaux, and envoys in Rome frame shifting European postwar moods. news from Budapest to Tokyo notes clashes, protectorate rumors, troop withdrawals, and naval patrols as tensions extend globally.
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Associated Press
London
England
Berlin
Germany
France
Heinrich von ‘Stuelpnagel
Armistice Commission
Weisbaden
Rhineland
Army
Bordeaux
Rome
Italy
Britain
Budapest
Rumania
Balkans
Tokyo
Japan
Haiphong
White House targets 50 percent drop in bombing hazards
The White House aims to cut bombing and sabotage hazards by at least 50 percent. FCC Chairman James L Fly announces a defense communications committee to cope with any eventualities. Col Donald Connally, previously commander of the second engineers, becomes administrator of the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Presidential Secretary Early says an army officer is chosen as the CAA shifts to strong national defense.
US fleet departs Hawaii amid secrecy toward Panama Canal
Honolulu reports a mass departure of U S warships from Pearl Harbor with no official destination given. Navy pilots' families hinted at Panama Canal transit while the Colorado Virginia and Arizona remained at Pearl Harbor and about 30 ships reportedly sailed toward the mainland.
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Honolulu
United States
Hawaii
Panama Canal
Hawaiian
Pearl Harbor
Colorado
West Virginia
Arizona
Clashes Reported Between Rumanians and Soviets Across Dniester Frontier
Budapest reports unconfirmed clashes between Russian and Rumanian troops along the Dniester frontier as Soviet air units scout the border region. Balkan capitals worry the conflict may spread while Italy moves troops near the Yugoslav Albanian line and Russia signals no change in Bessarabia policy.
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Rae
Fiyss
Budapest
Dnister
Balkan
Europe
Dniester
Bessarabia
Russia
Romania
Bucharest
Balkans
Feodor Budenko
Moscow
Rumania
Armistice Terms Published From Berlin Report
Berlin reports Germany published armistice terms with France detailing France’s cessation of hostilities at sea in Europe and in colonies. France agreed to surrender surrounded troops and face occupation north of a map indicated line by German forces.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Europe
DNB
Nine acquittals five mistrials in sedition plot
New York reports nine acquittals and five mistrials in an 11 week trial of 14 men accused of conspiracy to overthrow the government and steal federal property. The jury could not reach verdicts on five defendants, with one acquitted on a single count and others mistrial on both counts. Original roster began with 17 defendants. one died by hanging during trial.
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New York
U .S
Harold M. Kennedy
FBI
Edgar Hoover
Alfred J. Quinlan
National Guard
John F. Cassidy
Brooklyn Christian Front Organization
John A. Graf
Laroy Keegan
Marine Corps
Baker
Michael Will
Michael J. Beirne
Andrew Buckley
Francis J. Malone
Sermex
William Gerald Bishop
John T. Prout
William H. D. Bushnell
Machlin Boettger
John Albert Wiebrock
Claus
Gunther Ernecke
Visitors from multiple cities gather at Bartow street home
Mr and Mrs J A Sarrett and Mrs Terrell Lewis of Tampa join Mr and Mrs J M Richards and Hugh Gay of Washington at Bartow street. Also hosting include Mrs BE Jerger and Mrs T B Chisholm in Highlands North Carolina over the weekend. Emily Jerger to Camp Car-lle summer post. Several other visitors listed from Waycross Greensboro Nashville and more. Times Enterprise office offers old newspaper sale bundles.
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J. A. Sarrett
Terrell Lewis
Tampa, Fla
O. O. Clark
Hugh Gay
Washington, D. C
J. M. Richards
Bartow Street
BE. R. Jerger
T. B. Chisholm
E. F. Wahl
Highlands
N. C
Emily Jerger
Hendersonville
Camp Carlyle
Britain learns of Reynaud overthrow and Armistice terms
Churchill recalled being on a train to Bordeaux when he learned the Reynaud government fell and Petain formed a government to seek an armistice with Germany. He said Britain informed Petain of indispensable negotiation conditions and that Allied envoys assured the fleet would not fall to Germany, but armistice terms led to the fleet's surrender. Alexandria dispatch notes French fleet at half mast in mourning, signaling partial compliance with the armistice demand.
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Bordeaux
Reynaud
Petain
Germany
Britain
A. V.alexander
Dudley
Pound
Lord
Lloyd
Alexandria
Egypt
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Times-Enterprise Office
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