Willkie Chosen To Lead GOP Slugging For Unity
At the 1940 Republican national convention in Philadelphia Charles L. McNary of Oregon was selected as the vice presidential nominee on a single ballot. Wendell L. Willkie of New York secured the presidential nomination amid a packed hall, pledging a crusade for unity, defense, and economic rehabilitation as Arizona’s six votes bolstered his bid.
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Kansas
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Minnesota
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
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Romania Mobilizes as Soviet Push Reaches Old Borders
Soviet troops advance beyond ceded Romanian lands into what is considered old Romania prompting Bucharest to appeal to Berlin for pressure on Moscow. General mobilization is ordered for midnight as political moves unfold with parliament summoned and restrictions imposed.
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Washington and Boston split ten inning game
Washington bats score in extras to beat Boston 4 to 3 after ten innings. Leonard and Ferrell, Gatehouse, Heving and Desautels credited with key plays as ten innings finish. The Phillies meet New York in a rain shortened 9 inning affair ending 4 to 1.
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Chamberlain Denies Cabinet Unity Rumors In War Stance
In an exclusive interview from London Chamberlain insisted Britain will not seek peace and faces Germany with unity. He rejected claims of disunity in the Conservative cabinet and said no section desires peace as Hitler holds no all decisive advantage.
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Bombing Report Echoes From Calais Coast
British Southeast Port reports loud explosions heard tonight toward Calais indicating bombardment of the French coast. The blasts continued for about one hour.
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Britain to demilitarize Channel Islands near France
The British home office announced that all armed forces and equipment have been withdrawn from the Channel Islands near the French coast. The islands listed are Jersey Guernsey Alderney and Sark.
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Rumanians report Moscow seeks protectorate over Ruthenia
The Romanian press front pages a Budapest dispatch saying Moscow has sent a note to Budapest demanding a protectorate over Ukrainian elements in Ruthenia the territory formerly part of Czechoslovakia.
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FDR Seeks Greater Defense Funds and Aircraft Production
President Roosevelt indicated he would seek increased appropriations for the U S Army to fund defense equipment orders. He suggested large orders to sustain plants, including a plan to back 50 000 aircraft annually with matching production capacity.
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Air ministry reports wide RAF operations across Europe
The air ministry announced extensive RAF activity against German targets across the English Channel and in Scandinavia the Netherlands and over Denmark and North Germany. Nine British planes failed to return.
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Health ministry weighs civilian evacuation plans in Britain
London report states the ministry of health is considering the evacuation of the bulk civilian population from certain districts for military reasons as a possible measure in the British Isles.
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Peace Move Is Held Certain Delays Attack
A neutral source in London says a peace move is in the air and a German invasion of Britain would wait for this response. He cites French colonies and the French fleet’s stance on De Gaulle’s call as key, with Mittelhauser’s Syria ceasefire noted. He also says Soviet concern could push Russia to join the Allies if Britain backs a genuinely leftist government.
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Americans May Flee Hongkong As Fight Near
In Hong Kong on June 28 a possible removal of 1000 American citizens might be ordered soon. British authorities allegedly prepared ships to evacuate women and children if needed. Government radio quoted London instructions signaling possible action as Britain resists Japan over the Burma route. US authorities sought permission to direct the President Coolidge to Manila and standby until advised.
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Balkans Brace for War as Rumanians Move on Frontiers
Rumania rushes thousands to guard Hungary and Bulgaria borders amid fears of dismemberment after Czechoslovakia. Budapest dispatch notes Balkan powers seek territorial settlements with pressures from Berlin and Moscow.
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Willkie Faces GOP Convention With Aggressive Campaign Promise
Wendell Willkie, newly nominated presidential candidate, vows an aggressive campaign to defend democracy and American institutions. He urges unity, pledges to advance the GOP cause, and thanks the convention for its support before wrapping up his remarks with a note of rest.
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Turkish Fleet Moves Into Black Sea Ready for Action
The Turkish fleet, fully fueled and loaded with munitions, moved into the Black Sea to defend the Dardanelles. Led by the battle cruiser Yavuz, it represents about two thirds of Turkey's naval strength, amid concerns over Russia's Romania demands and Black Sea bases.
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