Navy to add 84 ships in $1.2 billion bill
House Naval Committee Chairman Vinson announced a plan to expand the navy by 84 warships in a $1.2 billion bill. The move seeks a 22 percent boost to the fleet from 1.7 million tons, as Roosevelt signs prior bills for air power and more ships.
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Congress
Washington
Vinson
Dga
House Naval Committee
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Committee
Roosevelt
White House
Rep. Maas
Rminn
Ernest J. King
United States
Winchester Armory to Use Local Labor and Materials
City residents are urged by Mr Winchester to fund the remaining 3000 dollars to finish the drill hall and convention space. Officials project a building that reflects well on the community if fully completed.
Twelve Army Bombers Die In New York Midair Collision
Twelve Army Air Reserve corps members died when two twin-motored Douglas bombers collided during practice near Mitchell Field after takeoff. A regular officer Lieut. Paul Burlinn gacne of Louisville led one of the ships. One more victim remained unidentified.
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New York
New York City
Army Air Reserved Corps
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Kelly Field
Texas
Army
Paul Burlinngacne
Louisville
West Point
239Th Street
Mrs Gladys Bell 32 Dies in Washington Hospital
Relatives in Winchester notified of the death of Mrs Gladys Bell 32 wife of Henry Bell in a Washington hospital Saturday morning. She is survived by her husband parents Mr and Mrs J W Lamp and brother Lewis Lamp of Washington. Funeral services were conducted in Washington today with attendees Mrs Janie Lamp Miss Mamie Lamp and Rev and Mrs C H Anderson. Interment was in Washington.
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Winchester
Gladys Bell
Henry Bell
Washington
Mamie Lamp
C. H. Anderson
British to Take Over War Planes Delivery
The British government will assume control of delivery for over 3,100 warplanes contracted by France and currently under fabrication, according to an authoritative source.
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New York
U S Planes Flown To Canada Under New Neutrality Rule
Washington June 17 The United States allows war planes bought by Allies to be flown across the U S border after payment. Previously planes landed at the Canadian border and were towed, but a Treasury drafted interpretation endorsed by the State Department removes the border stop requirement. Title transfers as ships cross the boundary.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
State Department
United Ram
Battle rages on plain behind Pontarlier after Petain peace bid
Two hours after Premier Marshal Petain announced he asked the Germans for peace a fierce battle began today on the plain behind Pontarlier. Large numbers of German motorized units found their path to be blocked by French infantry.
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Les Versers
Switzerland
Marshal Petain
Pontarlier
Bem
British Invasion Expected This Month, Henderson Says
Sir Neville Henderson told a Lincoln meeting that Hitler is expected to attempt the invasion of England this month or July rather than wait until August or September. The statement was made in the context of wartime defense and air raids.
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Lincoln
Eng
Neville Henderson
Adolf Hitler
England
Italians Jubilant Over Armistice Request
In Rome on June 17 Italians greeted France's armistice request with jubilation, believing the move signaled the early end of the war and victory near.
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Rome
France
Germany
German Official Says U.S. Attitude Not Declared Yet
A German spokesman told foreign correspondents no official declaration on U S policy toward the European war was available today. He answered questions during the briefing in Berlin.
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U.S. Berlin
United States
Spain Invited to Peace Talks by Germany
The Spanish foreign ministry said Germany invited Spain to participate in peace negotiations with France. In Bordeaux it was disclosed that Spain was serving as intermediary to transmit Germany’s request for an armistice.
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Adrid
Foreign Ministry
Germany
Spain
France
Bordeaux
Work To Start On Armory As Soon As Weather Permits
H A Lucas of the T B Coffey Company Roanoke says the Winchester Armory project will begin as soon as weather allows. Materials from local Winchester trees will be used with external steel and supplies bought from manufacturers. About 30 to 40 workers to be hired. completion estimated in 3 to 4 months with use planned for October or early November.
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H. A. Lucas
T. B. Coffey Company
Roanoke
Winchester Armory
Winchester
Lucas
William Hilton
Soviet Troops Move into Estonia and Latvia
Moscow announces Red Army has moved into Estonia and Latvia after they yielded to Soviet demands for troop access and government reorganization. Lithuania followed with similar terms, signaling consolidating Soviet influence in the Baltic amid speculation of wider European war involvement.
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Moscow
Estonia
Latvia
Russia
Baltic
Red Army
Lithuania
Stockholm
Allehanda
Berlin
Lon
Prison Terms Handed Down in Cor poration Court
Judge Philip Williams disposed of several cases this morning. Robert Scruggs received 12 months on two forgery counts plus restitution and court costs. Robert Hewitt got one year for breaking and entering the Lee Lamp diner. Albert E. Manay drew one year for auto theft from Harry Masters. Marshall Farmer faced one year for stealing 85 dollars from McPhail Paint. the term was suspended and he was placed on three years probation under city supervision, with probation revocable at any time.
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Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Robert Scruggs
Robert Hewitt
Lee Lamp
Albert E. Manay
Harry Masters
Marshall Farmer
McPhail Paint Company
Japanese bombs menace U S gunboat Tutuila on Yangtze
June 17 report says raiding Japanese planes jeopardized the U S gunboat Tutuila as bombs fell near the 37 ton vessel, 58 officers and men aboard. Lieutenant Robert Germany confirmed fragments struck the boat during Yangtze River patrol. Public sale notice lists Annie Crone household goods at her late residence on June 19 1940 at 10 A M. Lee J Crone Executor Herbert Larrick Administrator.
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Chungking
Tutuila
Robert Germany
Yangtze River
Annie Crone
Lee J. Crone
Herbert
Larrick
Annie
Bordeaux Named New French Capital As War Presses On
Bordeaux, a busy seaport on the southwest coast, is reported as the new French capital as the government shifts from Tours while German forces push past Paris.
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Bordeaux
France
Tours
Paris
Italy Says Air Attacks Hit Allied Bases in Malta Corsica Tunisia
Rome reports Italian air units bombarded Allied naval bases and airfields in Malta Corsica and Tunisia during the first week of warfare. It cites four Allied planes downed and an Allied submarine destroyed, with clashes on the Franco-Italian front and in North Africa.
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Italy
Malta
Corsica
Tunisia
Alps
North Africa
Savona
Cagliari
Mediterranean
Genoa
Africa
Sidi Aveis
French Artillery Shells German Positions at Basel
French artillery on the Strasbourg Basel front opened heavy shelling of German positions at 3 p m today. German Westwall guns replied and no other land or air action occurred through the day as both sides maintained silence until now.
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Basel
Switzerland
Arshal Petain
France
Aginot Line
Baden
Policy Shapers Holding Meeting Ahead of 1940 Convention
Alf M Landon and Henry Cabot Lodge discussed leadership of the Republican Resolutions Committee in Philadelphia as they prepare a party platform. The 50 members were summoned to shape a foreign policy plank amid looming European war impacts.
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Philadelphia
Alf M. Landon
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Republican Resolutions Committee
Resolutions Committee
No Armistice Yet as German France Advance Reported
Berlin reports no capitulation signed by France and that the German advance in France continues. Sources say French resistance is being overcome by all means though Petain's proclamation is cited. One source notes French have surrendered by regiments and divisions, recalling 1918 fighting after an armistice request.
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Berlin
France
Marshal Petain
Germany
Cattle Turned In For Wheat Crop Hit By Hail
Red Banks in Shenandoah county suffered a hail blitz on a nearly ready wheat crop with photos published in the Star. The storm's path is suspected on Massanutten mountain as foliage was shredded. Rivers remained high and muddy with slow clearing after the weekend. A Rotary International postcard from Havana notes a first ever convention stamp issue.
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Red Banks
Shenandoah County
Star
Massanutten Mountain
D. J. Howard
Rotary International
Havana
Cuba
Metz Fortress Surrenders to German Detachment
Berlin reports Metz has capitulated to a German detachment tonight. The surrender ends a key fortress battle in the region as World War II developments unfold.
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Berlin
Metz
No Continuous Front Reported by French Spokesman
A French military spokesman said there was no continuous French front and that German thrusts created gaps between four French armies. He noted losses of artillery and equipment as of late afternoon and said there had been no armistice response from France.
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Bordeaux
France
France asks for armistice as World War II widens
France appeals to Germany for armistice and Premier Petain calls for end to fighting while Britain vows to continue the war. Berlin says no separate peace with France, Mussolini to meet Hitler, and Soviet troops move into Estonia Latvia and Lithuania as German pressure grows.
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Associated Press
Germany
Hitler
Marshal Petain
Verdun
Britain
Mussolini
Italy
Petain
Bordeaux
Europe
England
Neville Henderson
Berlin
Gerpry
Baltic
Russia
Estonia
Latvia
Moscow
Lithuania
Spain
LaGuardia to Speak at Italian Americans Dinner in Baltimore
About 1000 Italian Americans gather for an Americanism dinner at the Lord Baltimore Hotel to hear Fiorello H. LaGuardia of New York City address the occasion. The event is organized by local Italian American business and professional leaders in Baltimore.
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Baltiore
Ericanism
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York City
Lordmore Hotel
Baltimore
Ships to Avoid French Harbors Ordered to British Ports
Dutch Polish and Norwegian ships now at sea and bound for French harbors are ordered by their authorities to proceed directly to a British port. The directive was disclosed from London.
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London
Public Sale Notice for Household and Kitchen Items
Public sale scheduled Friday June 21 at 1 p.m. lists household and kitchen items. Auctioneers P Ebert and Roy Duvall conduct the sale under dates 6 14 17 19 1p 3t.
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Tizeibee Eee
P. Ebert Rod Wad
Roy Duvall
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