Roosevelt Announces Allied Support and Army Expansion Plan
President says all possible help is being given to Allies amid war. He signs a 1.498 billion army expansion bill and announces a new defense research committee led by Vannevar Bush to accelerate equipment and exploration of useful wartime technologies.
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Hitler
Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Americas
Carnegie Institution
National Advisory
Aeronautics
Army
Navy
Navy advocates speed up armament production stated by Senator Walsh
Senator David Walsh of Massachusetts, chairing the Senate naval committee, pushes rapid armament output. He urged immediate three shift operation to put navy arsenals to work and accelerate production.
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Massachusetts
Senate Naval Deat
Navy
Roosevelt Growth of Defense Coordination Aims to Unite Agencies
President Roosevelt described a defense program to coordinate activities among the National Academy of Sciences, the National Research Council, and the Federal Bureau of Standards. He refused to answer whether the United States could extend material resources to Allies in time, noting no second direct appeal from Premier Reynaud for more air support.
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National Academy of Sciences
National Research Council
Federal Bureau of Standards
United States
Paul Reynaud
France
Reynaud
Atlantic
John Kerr First Graders Set Health Record in Class
John Kerr School reports the 38 students in Miss Mary Bell Bear's first grade achieved a historic health record with a class comprising a full cohort of children. Names include Robert Bumgardner Irvine Cather Jr James Clawson Jr Eugene Dearing Robert Kern dow David Sjostrom Ronald Wilson Jr Frank Ordstadt Ann Marie Adams Catherine Cather Jeanette Dove and others.
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Mary Bell Bear
Robert Bumgardner
Irvine Cather, Jr
James Clawson, Jr
Eugene Dearing
Robert Kerndow
David Sjostrom
Ronald Wilson, Jr
Frank Ordstadt
Ann Marie Adams
Catherine Cather
Jeanette Dove
Betty Ann Punk
Dorothy Lichliter
Charlotte Knight
Betty Wells McIintyre
Page Lynn Michael
Mary Marshall Steck
Barbara Wheeler
Emily Zacharis
Phyllis Armel
Gretchen Armstrong
Jane Barry
Helen Page Cable
Margaret German
Marilyn Hamburger
Jean Lumm
Charis Parrish
Nancy Slonaker
Susan Sowers
Jean Smith
Diane Hunt
Special Church School Day at Crums Methodist Church
A special Church School Day program will be held at Crums Methodist Church on Sunday June 16 at 1130 AM. The event also serves as the commencement exercises for the Daily Vacation Church School conducted there during the past week. The public is invited to attend.
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Crums Methodist Church
Move More Children From London Telegraphic Warning
Up to 40 000 left London yesterday with plans to move a total of 120 000 from the capital by Tuesday as part of a wartime safety evacuation effort. The report notes the large scale displacement and emphasizes rapid departure timings.
Nazi Forces Enter Paris Nine Days After German Blitz
Nazi Legions poured through the gates of Paris on the ninth day of the blitzkrieg toward the capital. The report traces German advances since dawn June 5 and situates Paris within a broader timeline of invasions across Europe.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Low Countries
Fuehrer
Norway
54 Residents Rally to Aid Allies in War Effort
A community statement endorses supporting Allied forces with planes and resources. It calls for prioritizing industrial output for the Navy Army and air force, rejects appeasement of Nazis Fascists and Communists, and pledges sacrifice for national liberty. Signers include L M Allen Charles R Anderson William A Argenbright and many others.
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Patrick Henry
L. M. Allen
Charles R. Anderson
William A. Argenbright
Jon Arthur
J. Pinckney Arur
W. A. Baker
Taylor Barr
Robert Barton
Stewart Bell
William Beverley
Frances Beverley
Harold G. Brown
T. Russell Cather
A. Lee Coble
Robert Y. Conrad
E. B. Cooper
H. H. Covington
Loring J. Crabill
B. B. Dutton
Ann Dutton
Coleman Dunn
Vernon Eddy
W. Erle
Robert J. MccNalley
John B. McKee
W. Nelson Page
Frances Page
E. C. Parker
Garland R. Quarles
Co. M. Rosenberger
H. Delmar Robinson
M. H. Rhodes
Bryan Stotler
R.gray Williams
Philip Williams
Ronald 8. Wilson
Marvin D. Weaver
and J. H. Yost
Steps To End Exploration GTON June 14
Congress trims Byrd expedition funding to 117 000 dollars from 250 000 proposed by Roosevelt and Senate approval. Rep Johnson accuses Byrd of seeking personal profits from radio contracts, while Hull defends the project as essential to asserting claims in Antarctic regions.
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Britain Backs France in War Resolve
British sources state Prime Minister Churchill declared on June 4 that Britain will continue the fight to the end. He vowed to fight in France and at sea, and to never surrender, pledging unwavering support to France until she stands safe and erect.
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France
House of Commons
Britain
Mr. Morrow to Teach Open Door Bible Class
J. W. Morrow will guest teach at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Open Door Bible Class. His address, Hagar Urges The Building of God s House, follows his prior sessions as members look forward to his appearance Sunday morning at 9 45. Visitors are welcome.
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J. W. Morrow
Hagar
Morrow
French Weep as Paris Abandoned by French Army
In Tours France June 14 the French army high command announced Paris abandonment and rapid German gains elsewhere. A sober editor read the communiqué at Havas emergency headquarters while clerks sobbed and a veteran editor arrived with latest reports. The Havas hub emptied, AP planned to send staff to Bordeaux.
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France
French Army High Command
Paris
Associated Press
Bordeaux
Auto Delivered to Mrs. Roosevelt in Washington
Gibson Baker delivered a new automobile to Mrs. Roosevelt in Washington yesterday, purchased through the Ebert agency. The First Lady spent over an hour testing the car before it was sent on to Hyde Park, and she planned to fly to New York from Washington in the afternoon.
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Draft plan eyed to speed mobilization in national emergency
Washington June 14. A proposal in congressional circles aims to create a system that can be activated to mobilize large numbers of men quickly in a national emergency. Advocates say it could cut mobilization time to 30 days after orders from Capitol Hill. General George C Marshall supports using volunteers for regular army strength while Congress funds the drive.
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Russia Seeks To Widen Influence In Balkans
In Bucharest on June 14 Soviet Russia moved to expand its Balkan influence with Vasily Lavrentieff named as minister to Romania after a brief posting to Bulgaria. The reshuffle follows a vacancy since February 4, 1938 and aligns with German Italian and Allied efforts in the region. Concurrently Ankara reported a Turkey Britain France and Germany trade pact worth 14 million dollars in tobacco for machinery parts, seen as Allied-sanctioned and not implying immediate entry into war.
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If Germany Wins the War, What’ll Happen to You
Dr. Otto Frederickson Madison College professor and foreign affairs authority speaks at the Berryville Court House at 8 pm as the Junior Board of Trade opens a series on Americanism. A large crowd is expected. admission is free.
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Germany
Otto Frederickson
Madison College
Foreign Affairs Authority
Court House
Children’s Day Observed at Pleasant Valley U B
Children’s Day exercises will be held at the Pleasant Valley United Baptist Sunday School Sunday at 10 am. Robert Bridgers will deliver a brief message to the young people.
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Robert Bridgers
Park Association Calls Evening Practice Session
Park Association coach W A Baker calls a practice session this evening at 5 30 for members to prepare.
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The
Park Association
Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include Bud Fisher and D W Griffith. Other items mention a merciful blow and the Gulf of St Lawrence. Partial fragments reference a buried group and inside enemy lines. a yes and light are noted among brief responses.
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Gulf of St. Lawrence
D. W. Griffith
Bank Directors Highlight Biographies in Public Notices
Two bankers Frank Armstrong Jr and Philip Houston Gold are profiled as local bank directors. Armstrong, born 1900 in Clarksburg, held multiple posts including Shenandoah Valley National Bank director and National Fruit Products Co. manager. Gold, an ex real estate and insurance worker, served Frederick County Circuit Court clerk and leads various regional firms.
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Clarksburg
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Washington, D. C
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Morris and Company
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Philip Houston Ld
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Gold
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Roanoke
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Herald
Frederick County
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Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Co
East Central Fruit Growers Association
Virginia Horticultural Society
Democrats Hear Carter Urge Arming
The Virginia Democratic gathering in Staunton featured Carter encouraging armament and warning of potential global threats. Delegates, alternates, and state leaders were named, with praise for Governor Price and Senators Glass and Byrd, and call to vote against Republican opposition in the fall.
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Virginia
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Harry F. Byrd
Price
Allies Hold Many Italian VesseIs In Allied Hands
London reports approximate one tenth of Italy s merchant shipping in Allied hands or scuttled by Italian crews since entering the war totaling about 210 855 tons. Italy s total merchant tonnage exceeds 2 500 000 tons while Fitzhugh Lee routed the Readjusters. A discussion of 1940 legislature notes progress but slow radical changes with many proposals referred to commissions.
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Italy
Fitzhugh Lee
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