Britain says 400000 men were sent to France in war effort
London reports British sources deny promises to send 26 divisions in the first month but assert 400000 men deployed to France. French minister Jean Prouvost criticized Britain while British statements defend a higher aircraft contribution and mass volunteer service despite equipment shortages.
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London
Britain
France
Jean Prouvost
Lordeaux
Briain
Bordecn- Merty
England
Bibb County Pop Hits 83 791 in Preliminary Census
Macon Ga June 25 preliminary census figures show Bibb County population at 83 791 up from 70 42 in 1920. The report notes three counties in the 80 000 bracket including Richmond Augusta and DeKalb Decatur with 86 703.
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Macon
Bibb County
Pichmond
Augusta
Sashto
Dekalb
Decatur
Wallace Approves Farmer Election On Leaf Quotas
Secretary Wallace approved a farmer election set for July 20 on flue-cured tobacco marketing quotas for 1941 1942 and 1943. The vote will be held under amendments to the agricultural adjustment act allowing quota periods longer than one year in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama. The election asks farmers to choose a marketing quota for the 1941 crop under a three year period.
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Washington
Wallace
Virginia
North Carolina
Uth Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
g.Uiide
Rivers Urges Military Roads to Link U S Centers
Georgia Governor E K Rivers proposes a nationwide system of super military highways to speed troop movements and supplies in case of defense needs. The plan was telegraphed to senators, representatives, the War Department, and the president, with copies sent to other governors seeking support.
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Atlanta
EK. D. Rivers
Georgia
Congress
War Department
Rivers
Former Detroit Mayor Faces Racket Charges
Circuit Judge Homer Ferguson ordered former mayor Richard W. Reading and 75 others held for trial on conspiring to protect the policy and numbers rackets in Detroit. Similar charges were discussed against 55 others, 49 of them Detroit police officers.
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Detroit
Homer Ferguson
Richard W. Reading
Duncan C. McCrea
Lone Bandit Robs Nashville Insurance Office for 2900
A masked lone bandit, eyes visible through eye slits, held up branch offices of the National Life and Accident Insurance Company in Nashville. He forced employees to surrender about 2500 dollars in a mid morning holdup.
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Lone Bandit
Nashville
Tenn
National Life and Accident Insurance Company
Two Radio Circuits Between U S and France Go Silent
Two radio circuits linking the United States and Bordeaux France, operated by RCA and Press Wireless, suddenly went silent today. The stoppage appears to be tied to German treaty terms restricting French transmissions.
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U. S
France
New York
United States
Bordeaux
Rca’s and Press
Defense tax bill signed by president
President Roosevelt signed a 4.7025 billion dollar defense tax bill to fund national defense. It raises revenue from about two million additional taxpayers and increases taxes on many items for five years, with a permanent 10 percent "super tax" and higher corporate rates. The plan envisions debt growth and selling four billion in defense notes to cover gaps until tax receipts arrive.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Lguor
Hitler Designates Wiesbaden Scene Of Commission
Berlin designates Wiesbaden the seat of a German French armistice commission to govern execution of the Compiegne accord. General Heinrich von Stuelpnagel named chairman. French delegates to Berlin expected today. commission to focus on armistice matters only. Italian armistice to be handled by a separate commission. meeting anticipated next week in the Wilhelmstrasse hotel.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Wiesbaden
France
Rhineland
Heinrich ‘von Stuelpnagel
Compiegn Forest
Flitler
Mussolini
Munich
Wilhemme
Ferance
Army of Occupation
Agay
Compiegne Forest
Argentine Fleet Ordered Out on Patrol
The Argentine ministry of marine ordered the fleet to patrol the Atlantic coast of Argentina, cancelling plans to sail to Buenos Aires for independence day celebrations. Puero Belgrano base east of the coast, the ships will reinforce vigilance under 1939 Panama conference neutrality obligations. Jane's notes list two battleships, three cruisers, four coast defense ships, 16 destroyers, three submarines and 28 other vessels.
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Buenos Aires
Ministry of Marine
Argentina
Puero Belgrano
Here
Panama
Americas
Jane’s
Employers Warned On 1939 Unemployment Taxes
The Georgia division of unemployment compensation warns employers face double taxation if the 1939 state unemployment tax is not paid by the due date June 30. The federal 3 percent and state 2.7 percent payroll taxes may incur full collection if the state tax is late, with credit only allowed for on time payments. Several hundred firms in Georgia had not yet paid the state tax.
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Atlanta
Georgia
G O P Shoe Shine Noted At Convention
Philadelphia reports the Republican National Convention featured a boot black offering shone footwear with the quip Get any G P shine shine gents. Delegates and onlookers laughed as the shoe shine trade rivaled the political scenes.
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Philadelphia
G. O
G. P
Louthlarks
Atlanta Youth Killed in Crash Near McRae Georgia
A car overturned on slick pavement just outside McRae Georgia killing Luggius Fitts 18 of Atlanta and injuring three others two seriously. State patrol reported the tragedy occurred this morning on the highway margin near the city. Fitts is the son of Mrs I C Fitts of Atlanta.
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McRae
Atlanta
Luggius Fitts
I. C Fitts
Aftlenta
Tillad
Tax changes retroactive to 1940 income announced
The income tax changes apply retroactively to 1940 income and are payable by March 15, 1941. Minor increases in inheritance and gift taxes take effect on deaths or gifts after the president signs.
Nazis Plan Delay of Real Peace With France
Berlin reports that actual peace negotiations between France and Germany cannot begin until Germany defeats Britain. Dienst Aus Deutschland cites sources saying the German position will delay any formal talks, distinguishing them from the armistice.
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France
Hitler
Britain
Berlin
Germany
Dienst Aus
Deutschland
Georgia liquor dealers warned against profiteering
Atlanta reports Revenue Commissioner T. Grady Head told a state wide meeting that no liquor price hikes beyond the federal July 1 tax increase will be allowed. He warned distilleries and retailers against attempts to add 50 to 75 cents per case to cover production costs.
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Atlanta
Georgia
T. Grady Head
L. C. Groves
Head
READY FOR THE NAVY Col Knox Named Secretary Nominee
Col Frank Knox publisher of the Chicago Daily News sits in his Chicago office amid warm congratulations by telephone and telegrams as President Roosevelt nominates him to be secretary of the Navy.
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Col
Frank Knox
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Roosevelt
Navy
Market Summary and Local Hog Prices Report
Stocks fell amid war news with UK warship fears and French fleet pressure. Moultrie Georgia soft hog market steady with ranges 4.60 to 5.00 for heavies and several weight grades listed. Markets at a glance show lower stocks, mixed bonds, easier sugar, and quiet metals amid broad declines.
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Watt Street
Memphis Cottonseed Meal Prices Hold Steady
Memphis Tennessee June 25 prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady with July at 21.75 cents per unit September 20.30 October 19.50 December 19.60 and January 19.80. volume 3,300.
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Memphis
Tenn
Chicago cash grain prices on June 26 report
Chicago cash grain prices list No 2 red wheat at 82 cents per bushel No 1 yellow corn at 65 to 65 and a half cents No 1 white corn at 76 cents oats varied between 244 and 32 percent bids with other grades and samples noted Barley values range 54 to 60 cents forage 40 to 58 cents and Heans No 4 yellow at 84 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Prices Reported Across Variety of Fowl
Chicago poultry market data lists live stock with 1 car and 53 trucks. Prices vary by breed and weight class including hens, broilers, Plymouth Rock, and White Rock varieties. Spurs small hens under 3 pounds, midweight birds, and heavier springs show different price points with unnamed grades unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Packer Hog Markets Report Southeast Areas
Thomasville Georgia June 25 hogs at Southeastern Packing markets with 1 081 head moving through Albany Columbus and other plants. Prices quoted for 180 240 lb hogs range 5.00 5.25 with heavier weights up to 9.50 and lighter weights 4 75 to 5 00. Chicago market shows 19 000 salable hogs 28 000 total with limited activity and prices mainly 4 55 to 5 15 for butchers. Cattle and calves steady to weak with some declines for light yearlings and stockers. Cotton futures slip about one dollar amid bearish sentiment and hedge pressure. July contracts around 1.47 old and 1.40 new.
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Moultrie
Thomasville
Dept
Southeastern
Albany
Columbus
Alouitrie
Wheonsville
Tifton
Gils Detian
Ata
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
U. S. Dept
New York
Wall Street Geyling
Ditiex
Wis c Opfinen
Hntts
Miiching
Chicago butter and eggs and potato market notes
Chicago market notes show butter at 1 470 852 and eggs at 21 811 with steady, unchanged prices. Potatoes report U S Dept of Agriculture listings for North Carolina cobbler and Alabama bliss and long white with No. 1 prices ranging from 1.50 to 2.05 dollars.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
North Carolina
U. S
Alabama
Bliss
Turpentine and rosin market notes from Savannah
Savannah reports steady turpentine with 2634 offerings 233 sales 158 receipts 349 shipments 324 stock 1 233 while rosin stays quiet with 280 offerings none sales 1 198 receipts 4 857 shipments 171 591 stock. Various grade quotes list values for B through WW and others.
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Savannah
New Orleans Cotton Futures Slide on Liquidation Pressure
Cotton futures declined under long liquidation amid war news and weakness in other markets. New York cottonseed oil futures closed 10-12 lower with sales of 158 contracts. listed months show July at 5.968, September 6.088, October 6.10, December 6.14, January 6.16.
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New Orleans
Herve
Owen Hipah
Dee
Tran
New York
New York Sugar Futures Drift on Day of Trade
Domestic sugar futures fell modestly with July at 1.70 cents per pound, September down to 1.82, and raw sugar at 2.70 cents. An eastern refiner bought 1,000 tons of Philippine raws due July 12 at the same basis. Cubas were not openly offered and refined sugar in the Northeast held at 4.30 cents. Southern refiners quoted 4.25 cents for prompt shipment.
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New York
Cubas
New Orleans Cottonseed Oil and U S Government Bonds Quotes
Cottonseed oil prices held steady with July at 5.49 and Sep at 5.58 while Oct and Dec advanced to 5.60 and 6.65 respectively. U S Government Bonds in New York closed with Treasury and Mortgage listings showing several issue prices and bid levels.
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New Orleans
U.S. Government
New York
Treasury
Sis
HGOLC
Japanese Warships Move Toward Haiphong Amid Indo China Tensions
Tokyo dispatches a number of warships from the China fleet to Haiphong to observe suspected munitions shipments to China as France withdraws troops from a Shanghai concession area. An inspectors pact with Indo China is cited, with Japan wary of protectorate moves by Western victors.
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Tokyo
Py Tapan
Haiphong
France
Holland
Admiralty
China
Shanghai
Indo-China
Europe
Canton
South China Army
Foreign Office
Hanoi
Red River
Ito
Janan
Ehased
Sourges
Japan
Orient
Germany
Italy
Netherlands East Indies
U S Leaf Inspection Market News Service Extends
The agriculture department announced federal tobacco inspection and market news services would be extended to Valdosta Georgia and Live Oak Florida when a southeastern auction markets open this summer. A labor department survey shows women spend more on clothes than men.
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U. S
Valdosta
Washington
Agriculture Department
Federal Tobacco Inspection
Live Oak
Fla
Department of Labor
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Prestigesa Dn
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Jance
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Am Rad & Sid Sa
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Atch T & 8
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Atl Refining
Atlas Corp
Bendix Avia
Beth Steel
Ches & Ohio
Col G &el
Comwith & Son
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Alee
Curtis Wright
du Pon Douglas Aircraft
General Elec
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General Motors
Goodric Goodyr T
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Il Central
Hervest
Pap & Po
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Dbhard Kennecott Reenee
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Amer ‘Aviat
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Packard
Paramount
Pullman
Reynolds Seaboard
Sears Roebuck
Simmons
pSecony
Ida Stall N F
Swift & Co
Texas Corp Oo
Carbide
United Corp
Rit Gas
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Uhme
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Packer Hog Markets
Lee
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HTTM
HBA Aly
NCOME
W. Lewis Wilson Certified Public Accountant
Wiliams Bidg. Rhone
Indo- China
Thomasville Ice & Mfg. Co. Ice — Coke
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