President Roosevelt to Speak at University of Virginia
President Roosevelt will address the Euro war and international news at UVA commencement, described as a very important pronouncement. The speech will be broadcast live at 6:15 to 6:30 p m EST and translated internationally, with speculation on aid to Allies and military policy. Accompanying figures include Justice William O Douglas and Alexander C Kirk.
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University of Virginia
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France
City manager warns of fire risk from empty reservoir
In a council report MA Winchester notes a sustained fire hazard when the 3,000,000 gallon reservoir is empty during a blaze. He cites the Green Chemical and Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider warehouse fire and urges adherence to the citywide distribution plan that adds a northwestern reservoir to prevent power or water shortages during fires.
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Voters Prepare for City and Town Council Elections
Voters in Winchester Stevens City Middletown Boyce and Berryville race to register strength for municipal elections. Winchester features a Democratic slate facing eight Independents for seven seats including mayor. Several incumbents seek re election while vacancies arise from retirements and resignations.
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Middletown
Boyce
Berryville
C. R. Anderson
C. Arthur Robinson
Percy Miller
Allen Hawthorne
W. W. Dellinger
A. Lee Cobbe
Thomas Kremer
Benjamin Belchie
W. P. Anderson
J. Henkel Henry
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Henry
James H. Myers
Earl E. Cuthbert
John A. Spaid
Grover Cooper
Ernest A. Carper
Herman Hable
O. L. Jamison
Marvin D. Weaver
Clarke County
Foger
Sree FS. Harris
D. Blanton Allen
Leslie N. Russell
Herbert Whiting
Frank E. Tappan
G. Kenneth Levi
Stephens City
Robert Campbell
J. W Hartley
Holmes Yeakle
S. A. Sargent
S. A. Rust
W. S. Cook
W. Lomax Parker
David C. Petrie
J. E. Clevenger
County Red Cross Meeting Planned At City Hall
Frederick county Red Cross workers will gather tomorrow at 2 30 p m at City Hall headquarters. County chairman Mrs H A Funk says representatives from local groups will join to plan a stronger drive as the Frederick Winchester quota is doubled calling for another two thousand dollars though only eighty five dollars has been raised so far.
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Long Voting Day Opens Early for Municipal Election
Polls open at 4 45 a m and close at 7 14 p m marking the longest voting day this year. Voters are reminded to cast ballots in the upcoming municipal election.
Hitler Says Providence Backs Italy and Germany in War
Adolf Hitler telegraphed King Victor Emmanuel III claiming providence supports their nations as they battle England and France. He asserted the two powers possess tremendous strength and will win victory over the enemy.
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Vittorio Emmanuel
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France
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Swastika Again Flies At Narvik
STOCKHOLM June 10 German troops in northern Norway moved back into the battered Narvik area after Allied withdrawals and Norwegian capitulation. Berlin said the Nazi swastika flew over Narvik, while reports from Norway said Allies left war materials and 30 British planes were destroyed though the carrier Glorious was sunk per German claims.
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German Forces Near Paris Close In
Berlin reports German forces are 30 to 35 miles from Paris on a semi circular front around the French capital. The advance was confirmed by informed quarters tonight amid ongoing operations.
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Hull deplores Italy entry in war
Secretary Hull announced at a Washington press conference that Italy joining the war would be a great disappointment to ponies everywhere and a great tragedy. He spoke shortly after Mussolini declared alignment with Germany in the war against Britain and France.
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France
Allied Bombardments Hit Amiens Abbeville In 24 Hours
British air force pounded Amiens and Abbeville in the past day as Amiens bombardments were reported. The air ministry stated 75 tons of bombs were dropped on German formations and over 30 German aircraft were shot down in the Paris battle region. London announced the House of Commons secret defense session was postponed. Prime Minister Reynaud said French forces retreated after destroying retreat points. Preparations for Italy by Allies are complete and Britain and France vow to meet the sword with the sword.
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Fresh British Forces Landed In France Amid War Crisis
June 10 report says fresh British forces have landed in France as Allies withdraw from Narvik and northern Norway to bolster the fight in France. Churchill assures Reynaud of maximum support while Britain prepares further reinforcements and evacuates 120000 London children to safer areas. Air ministry seeks volunteers for RAF reserve commissions. Duff Cooper urges unity under war strain. The war office warns British cyclists to guard bicycles against potential Nazi paratrooper thefts.
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Conduct Rites For Mrs Snyder
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertie Oyler Snyder widow of John H. Snyder were held at the family residence Saturday afternoon with ministers Rev. Carl Honeycutt and Rev. Herman McKay officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Aliens Interned in London Restrictions Expanded
British authorities disclosed a new order interning enemy aliens aged 60 to 70. The measure bars owning cars or cameras and limits movement to within four miles of home, tightening controls on aged internees.
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Bride 69 and groom 82 wed in Virginia ceremony
Minnie E. Michael Gaines 69 of Bridgeport West Virginia and William W. Gaines 82 of Bridgeport wed in Frederick county in a ceremony led by Rev. Robert A. Whitten. It is her fourth marriage and his second. Both widowed and longtime acquaintances, they married for companionship and planned no prior notice to friends.
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William W. Gaines
Bridgeport
W. Va
Robert A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church
Frederick County
Mr. Gaines
Harrison County
Preston County
Winchester
Mussolini Declares War to Defend Italy and Frontiers
In a translated NBC transcript, Premier Mussolini addresses Italy's nation about entering World War alongside Germany. He vows to face sacrifices, defend frontiers, and challenge western plutocratic democracies while urging mobilization of all Italians for a decisive conflict.
Army strength hiked to four hundred thousand by House committee
The House Military Committee approved raising the regular army to 400000 from 280000 and allowed the President to call the national guard during congressional recess for use within the United States. The guard amendment for broad western hemisphere use failed 14 to 10, while the army increase was reported as unanimous.
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House Military Committee
United States
Paris Placed in State of Defense Amid relocations
London bulletins report Paris is under a defense state as Paris ministries shift staff to the provinces while government leaders stay in the capital.
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Reuters
Paris
Diplomats Leave Rome as Embassy Staff Fly to Switzerland
The French embassy and consular staffs today hastily completed preparations to leave for Switzerland. Plans of British diplomats in Rome were not immediately disclosed.
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Switzerland
Milk Truck In Grimes Mishap Injuries, milk spill along highway
A milk truck owned by M P Custer of Bunker Hill WV overturned near Grimes in Grimes County injuring two men lightly. Earl Smith Jr biking along the road prompted the swerve. Four onlookers aided the injured and the truck blocked the field. Milk spilled across the highway for about 50 yards.
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Rimes
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Wayside Inn
Parker Murray
Robert DeHaven
Ste
Shaffer
Democrats urged to back all nominees in municipal election
Noble Pierce, chairman of the Democratic City Committee, issued a statement urging Democrats to support all of their party nominees in the municipal election to be held here tomorrow.
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Democratic City Committee
Il Duce Promises To Respect Neighbors If They Observe It
Mussolini vows to honor neutrality of neighboring friendly nations if they comply. Weygand predicts Nazi effort will end soon and orders troops to hold in the final moments as Norway withdraws.
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Italian Troops Enter French Territory Via Riviera
Italian forces advanced into French territory through the Riviera at about 6 30 p m local time proceeding in a bold daytime assault reported to be part of ongoing operations. The action was confirmed by Allied observers and noted as a significant early move in the current conflict.
Turkey Reaffirms Pact After Italy Declares War
Turkish officials voiced resolve to fulfill the mutual assistance pact with France and Britain in response to Italy's declaration of war on the Allies, marking the first reaction from Ankara.
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Italy Enters War Allies With Germany Against Britain France
Italy declares war on England and France joining Germany. Mussolini claims 9,000,000 bayonets and orders Fascist forces to French territory via the Riviera at 11:30 a.m. E.S.T. He warns neutrality will be respected by nearby nations observing neutrality. He cites Yugoslavia Greece Switzerland Turkey and Egypt in the note.
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Coming Week Forecast Said to Be World History Moment
The Evening Standard in London predicted that the next week would be the greatest in world history. It warned of war expanding across nations and possible continental upheavals, with mention of Paris prize and threats to German youth.
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Public Sale of Household Furniture at 113 Millwood Ave
Household and kitchen furniture including some antiques to be sold at public auction Saturday June 15 at 1 pm. Sale held at 113 Millwood Ave by C. J. Sibert. Also Brills-Insured Taxi ad with phone number 700.
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Torrential rains hit Shenandoah near Woodstock and Winchester
Reports from Shenandoah county describe heavy rainfall and high winds uprooting trees with water two feet deep on highways. Charlottesville area saw similar storms. Winchester recorded 1.19 inches of rain amid light winds. Local notices mention trout and catfish catches, a Memorial Day service move to a church due to rain, and a wedding send-off by fire trucks shocking the couple as they left for Virginia Beach.
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Woodstock
Charlottesville
Winchester
Lavenia Ogden
Raymond Campbell
Herman McKay
Cameron Street
Virginia Beach
Campbell
Friendship Ambulance
Glorious Sinks After Sinking Of Orma Reported
The admiralty announced the aircraft carrier Glorious had been sunk. The 22,500 ton carrier, once a World War cruiser, was a sister ship of Courageous torpedoed last September 17. The transport Orma was also sunk.
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Orma
Italy Declares War on Britain and France Amid Mediterranean Tensions
Turkey holds a mutual aid pact with Britain and France and Egypt's government orders free gas masks as Suez becomes a likely target. Mussolini announces war, while France fights a widening front with German tank divisions and parachutists pressing toward Paris.
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Chinese graduate among top in Dickinson College commencement
Irvine Li from Foochow was among Dickinson College’s five highest ranking graduates as diplomas were awarded at a commencement ceremony. President Pred Pierce Carson conferred diplomas to 111 college graduates and 33 law school graduates.
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Dickinson College
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