Fate of French Fleet Worries Experts Edge for Nazis
Congress pressed to empower Roosevelt to convert the auto industry into 50 000 warplanes for Allies. Pepper drafts plan amid criticism labeling it dictatorial. Navy expert warns Axis could gain a superior combined fleet if France capitulates. British bases and base access discussed in closed Senate Naval Committee session. War Department announces training camps for 3 000 civilians and a plan to train 10 600 airmen annually. New destroyer unit forms in Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Reichmuth.
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Pepper
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Norris
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Senate Naval Committee
George Fielding Eliot
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F. K. Reichmuth
Winchester improves traffic light sight at Boscawen Street
The intersection traffic signal has been moved from the northwest to the southwest corner to aid southbound traffic and pedestrians. The piece notes rising German propaganda in New York clip sheets and questions the tolerance of Nazi material in the United States as dangerous.
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New York
Hitler
Germany
United States
War Today analysis by DeWitt MacKenzie
The article presents an interpretative piece by DeWitt MacKenzie, AP foreign affairs writer, offering contextual analysis on ongoing global conflict trends and diplomatic responses. It reflects the AP’s perspective on wartime developments and the strategic implications for nations involved.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
MacKenzie
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Associated Press
Roosevelt Pledges Redoubled U S Aid to Allies
President Roosevelt announced from Washington that the United States would redouble its efforts to send planes and munitions to the Allies as long as France defends itself, while stressing no military commitments. He said Congress only can make such commitments and would not recognize territory gained by aggression in any case.
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Roosevelt
France
United States
Congress
Reynaud
White House
Reymond
Lord Lothian
Count de St. Quentin
Kremer Named New F M Bank Director
John Thomas Kremer, 29, elected to succeed his late father Thomas E. Kremer as director of Farmers and Merchants National Bank. He serves on the city council, presides over the Junior Board, and owns a grocery business with Otis Sargent and co-owns the Young Men's Sport Shop. He is married to Mary Ruth DeWitt and has two children.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
John Thomas Kremer
Thomas E. Kremer
Young Kremer
E Ba
Otis Sargent
Young Men
Kremer
Mary Ruth DeWitt
Government Leaves Tours London Broadcast Reveal
London June 15 reports the British Broadcasting Corporation announced today that the editor has been removed from tours. The move ends the editaeek's assignment amid ongoing coverage arrangements.
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London
Editaeek
Tours
British Broadcasting Corporation
Cherries for sale at orchard in Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley Vinegar Co announces cherries 25 cents per gallon for pickup at Pairmont Ave with delivery 30 cents. Picking begins Monday June 17. Also listed Brills insured taxi at phone 700 and Square Dance every Saturday night at Castleman’s Ferry.
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Shenandoah Valley Vinegar Co
Pairmont Ave
Castleman’s Ferry
Virginia Democrats Back Rapid War Aid to Allies
Virginia Democrats adopted a resolution urging the United States to provide speedy economic and moral support to the Allied nations. The convention elected an uninstructed delegation to the Chicago national convention and chose E. R. Combs to succeed Harry F Byrd as national committeeman. Eight delegates at large including Carter Glass and James H. Price were selected.
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Virginia
United States
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Frank Kearney
Elizabeth City
Roosevelt
Harry F
Byrd
E. R. Combs
Senate
Combs
Carter Glass
Harry F. Byrd
James H. Price
J. Murray Hooker
Page Almond
Charlotte
Thomas. G
Soviet Troops Reach Kaunas in Lithuania Expansion
Berlin reports two hundred Soviet troops have passed Kaunas as the main armored division arrives in the city. Armored cars are stationed at public buildings as Moscow says ultimatums threaten the Lithuanian government.
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Berlin
Kaunas
Lithuania
Red Army
Moscow
Russia
Finance Committee Approves Billion Dollar Defense Bill
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a $1,007,000,000 emergency tax bill to fund a $5,000,000,000 defense program over five years. The measure added $3,000,000 from House approval and included Byrds 10 percent nondefense spending cut. The panel rejected House tobacco tax increases and revised the amusement tax to offset $77,000,000 annually.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
German Guard Seals Embassy Perimeter In Paris
CBS correspondent Edwin Hartrich reported German military guards surround the American Embassy in Paris and Ambassador Bullitt may remain inside for several days. Berlin dispatches denied Bullitt held in protective custody.
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Paris
William C. Bullitt
Edwin Hartrich
CBS
Berlin
Hague
Brussels
Bullitt
European fronts flare as nations report rapid war movements
Berlin Nazis claim breach of the Maginot line and French retreat while Moscow cites Soviet reinforcements in Lithuania. London reports decisive French actions looming, Italy sinks British cruiser Calypso, and Genoa naval battle leaves a French destroyer sunk.
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lItalians
France
Malta
Aden
Genoa
Churchill to Deliver War Statement in Commons Tuesday
London June 15 Prime Minister Churchill will present a war statement before the House of Commons on Tuesday, as reported. The announcement notes the contents and timing of the forthcoming speech amid ongoing hostilities.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Russians Report Air Field Near Diomede Island
The Daily Nugget cites a source claiming 4 Russians and 25 crew with Russian families building an air field four miles from American territory on Little Diomede. Conflicting reports mention possible settlement but Washington says no basis. weather broadcasts and seasonal natives cited.
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Little Diomede Island
Daily Nugget
Russia
Alaskan
Nome
Nugget
Washington, D. C
Anthony Dimond
Big Diomede
Siberia
Bering Strait
United States
Self-Defense Claimed in Clarke Slaying at Berryville
L C Smith held without bail in Clarke County for the slaying of Virgil Smallwood 37 near his Berry’s Ferry home. Smith admits firing eight shots from a .32 caliber pistol claiming self defense while Smallwood sat in a pickup near Smith's filling station on Route 50. The shooting occurred about 2 30 pm and coroner Dr Carroll Iden and State Trooper George Miller investigated.
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L. C. Smith
Virgil “Doodge” Smallwood
Berrys Ferry
Smith’s
Berry’s Ferry Bridge
Route 50
Smith
Commonwealth
Edward McC. Williams
Williams
Carroll H. Iden
Clarke
George Miller
Winchester
Iden
Reese Wiley
Irvin Wiley
Virgil Smallwood
Smallwood
Worldwide Bulletins From Washington to Buenos Aires June 15
The State Department reports no danger to Ambassador Bullitt in France after last contact Thursday night. Britain begins registration of 28 year olds for military service, with totals rising to about 2.8 million after June 22. Italian aerial forces hit an aircraft shipment at a Provence coast airport, believed to occur Thursday. German commentary hints at imminent French capitulation as victory nears. South Africa reports direct air strikes on Italian barracks in southern Ethiopia. Argentina moves toward a broad rearmament program after a high level conference.
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State Department
William C. Bullitt
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Berlin
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
South African
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DELLINGER Thanks Supporters in Election Victory
The speaker expresses gratitude to friends for loyal support in the election and vows to perform duties honestly, proving worthy of their backing.
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W. W. Dellinger
Parachute invasion posters appear across neutral Switzerland
Basel residents woke to large black posters outlining steps to meet a possible parachute invasion. The Rhine front north of Basel showed rising tension as Switzerland intensified military preparations. Observers cited the Swiss intelligence service as having uncovered alarming information from belligerent neighbors.
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Basel
Rhine
Allies in Complete Agreement Continues in Close Consultation
An authoritative London quarter stated that the Allies continue as hitherto in close consultation and complete agreement. The report dated June 15 cites unified stance amid ongoing wartime discussions.
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London
Germans Cross Rhine in Alsace Penetrate toward Chaumont
Paris AP report says the German forces crossed the Rhine in Alsace on the Maginot line and pushed into central France reaching Chaumont, about 140 miles southeast of Paris.
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Alsace
Bordeaux
France
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Chaumont
Paris
Verdun Falls as Germans claim breakthrough on Maginot line
German forces announced the capture of Verdun and a breach along the Maginot line after two days of heavy shelling and air strikes in the Saar region. High Allied councils were said to be shaping pivotal decisions as Verdun’s fortress reportedly fell near Paris and Montmedy.
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Associated Press
Maginot Line
Saarbrucken
France
Stukas
Saar
Paris
Montmedy
German Breaks Maginot Defenses as Paris Towns See Nazi Entry
German forces reportedly breached Maginot line fortifications on the Saar front in a bold drive aimed at French collapse. Stukas attacked forts while artillery pummeled Metz Verdun as Paris reports Nazi flags over Versailles and troops in the streets. High command claims 200000 Allied prisoners in ten days and continues to press the enveloping tactic.
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Maginot Line
Saar Front
France
Palace of Versailles
Paris
Metz
Verdun
High Command
Acura
Slare
Yard Party Benefits War Relief Drive at Mace Ve Church
Community gathering announced for Thursday night June 27 at Mace Ve Church to raise funds for war relief. Organizers invite neighbors and local groups to attend for a night of fellowship and donations.
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Maceve, Church
French Counter Attack Forces Hold Front Amid German Push
June reports say General Weygand’s forces withdrew before German legions and launched counter attacks along the northern front from the Argonne to the sea. The high command noted less violence and confirmed retirements were carried out as planned while eastern drive threatened Montmedy and Paris sector fortifications.
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Tours
Maxime Weygand
Argonne
High Command
Ous
Romilly
Paris
St. Dizier
Nancy
Montmedy
Weather Outlook Looks Warm Across Atlantic States Next Week
Weather forecast for June 17 to 23 calls for scattered local thunder showers Wednesday and beyond with moderately warm to near normal temperatures. North and Middle Atlantic States should see average to near normal conditions with periods of sun and showers, guiding travelers and farmers.
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North
Middle Atlantic
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