Armistice Signings and U S War Debate Highlight June News
Armistice terms with Germany and France remain undisclosed pending Italy consultation. Senate Naval Affairs Committee plans to hear Col. Frank Knox on staying out of war. Former Secretary Woodring urges defense buildup with priority on national security.
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Senate Naval Committee
Col. Knox
War Woodring
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Col
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
Navy
United States
Storm centers erupt over Roosevelt foreign policy
Washington reports a major tempest over the Roosevelt administration as foreign policy and Allied aid programs become focal points. The June 22 dispatch notes growing political pressure and debate surrounding Roosevelt’s wartime leadership and aid efforts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Unsigned letters discouraged by The Star policy
The Star admonishes readers to sign letters for publication and rejects unsigned communications even if critical. It notes Winchester citizens offering homes to English children fleeing war provide comfort to anxious parents as efforts to end bloodshed are hoped for.
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Star
Winchester
Executor's Sale of Annie M. Orndorff Property
Executor's sale of Annie M. Orndorff property announced with sale bill on page 3. Details to follow in official notice with date time and bidding terms.
Congress Approves Major $1.78 Billion Defense Bill
The Senate approved a $1,777,000,000 emergency defense appropriation sending it to the White House. The measure funds 3,000 Army and air corps planes, 68 new warships, 3,000 Rolls Royce engines by Ford, tanks and weapons, and expands the FBI by 500 agents. House and Senate support with minor additions pushes total defense outlays toward a record $15.9 billion for the period.
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Washington
Senate
White House
House
Ford Motor Company
Navy
Federal Bureau of
Army
Air Corps
Rep. Taber
Still Chance For State Aid For Winchester Armory
The State Military Board has deferred a decision on extra funds for Winchester armory pending more information. A $15,000 local fund exists with requests from Winchester Roanoke and South Boston. City Manager Lee Grant and C P McVicar urged approval. about $3,000 more is needed for construction to proceed and the armory could be ready to occupy in roughly three and a half months.
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State Military Board
Winchester
Associated Press
Richmond
Roanoke
Boston
Lee Grant
C. P. McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Military Board
CCC Adds Tank Maintenance Course For Noncombatants
Washington June 22 James J McEntee CCC director announced a new course in army tank maintenance and repair for the Home Front’s noncombatant training program as part of the national defense effort.
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Washington
James J. McEntee
CCC
Army
Oon
Senate Approves Bickers Award for Auto Crash Victims
The U S Senate approved a bill granting 27 595 78 to Miss Jane Bickers Miss Frances Bickers of Winchester and their aunt Mrs Hannah Bray of Orange for injuries from a July 22 1939 crash involving a CCC truck The awards include 10 000 to Jane 5 000 to Bray and 1506 90 plus 595 78 for expenses The measure now awaits the President's signature
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Jane and
Frances Bickers
Winchester
Hannah Bray
Orange
United States Senate
Foraman
House
A. Willis
Jane Bickers
Miss Bray
Copes Yan
B. P. Harrison
H. F. Byrd
Harrison
Seaboard Seeks Air Line Permit for Boston to Miami Route
The Civil Aeronautics Authority said Seaboard Airways Inc an affiliate of Seaboard Air Line Railway filed an application for a new airline from Boston to Miami with planned stops at New York Philadelphia Washington Richmond Raleigh Charleston Savannah Jacksonville and West Palm Beach.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Seaboard Airways, Inc
The
Seaboard Airline Railway
Boston
Miami
New York
Philadelphia
Richmond
Raleigh
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
West Palm Beach
Aerial nuptials in Winchester tie the knot
W H Ice, 26, Newcastle Pa., and Marian Gerhham wed in Winchester Virginia after arriving by air with instructor Archie Randolph guiding the ceremony. The couple used a Piper Coupe and plan to fly home today.
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Winchester
W. H
Bill
Ice
Newcastle
Marian Gerhham
Virginia
Archie Randolph
Randolph
Cupid
Corinne
Gretna
Peace Policy Gains with Republicans in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 22 the Republican Platform Committee moved toward a peace and hemispheric defense policy as delegate sentiment shifted. Presidential candidates began arriving to influence the nomination race, with Frank Gannett, Senator Bridges, Senators Vandenberg and Taft, and expected Dewey and Willkie joining over the weekend. Bridges hinted at a possible vice presidential bid, though he would not run as a candidate. Delegates remained largely uninstructed as support lapsed between contenders and Whig-like shifts favored Willkie in parts of the delegation.
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Philadelphia
Republican Platform Committee
Frank Gannett
New York State
Bridges
New Hampshire
Vandenberg
Michigan
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Thomas E. Dewey
Wendell Willkie
New York
Willkie
Fire at Harrisonburg damages junk company worth 175000
NBURG Virginia June 22 a roaring fire in Harrisonburg damages the Harrisonburg Hide and Junk Company with an estimated loss of 150000 to 175000. flames swept three Liberty street buildings owned by Joseph Kimball including a three story brick hall formerly used by International Harvester Company and a small frame building.
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Nburg
Harrisonburg
100 Couples Get Licenses in Winchester One Day
An all time high for marriage licenses in Winchester was likely as 100 couples secured papers by 1 pm. At Clerk Julian Baker’s office 41 licenses were issued and 59 were licensed at the Corporation Court Clerk’s office in City Hall.
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Winchester
Julian Baker
Corporation Court
Corinne Barnett
Bertha Cline
O’clork
War Today analysis by DeWitt MacKenzie on foreign affairs
An interpretative analysis by AP foreign affairs writer DeWitt MacKenzie examines broader implications of ongoing conflicts. The piece situates events within global diplomacy and strategic interests, offering context for policymakers and readers.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
MacKenzie
The
Associated Press
Berlin Hit in First Air Raid of War Depicts War Casualties
Berlin suffered injuries to seven people and damage to buildings including a hospital in the first air raid of the war on the Berlin region. Incendiary bombs damaged a garage and cars in Babelsberg and damaged a street. four planes were driven off. Nine people died in Essen area from bombs. Sirens sounded 1:40 am with anti airfire for about 20 minutes. German spokesman hinted raiders were British.
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Berlin
DNB
Bremen
Babelsberg
Germany
Essen
Suatesti Pp
Winchester Mayor Seeks Homes for Nine War Refugee Children
Dr. C. R. Anderson said Joe Hodgson, prominent Winchester jeweler, wishes to provide homes for two English refugee children. This brings the potential total to nine, contingent on transportation and federal admittance arrangements. Anderson has not yet heard from Washington authorities about admitting the children.
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C. R. Anderson
Joe Hodgson
Winchester
England
Anderson
Washington
United
Italian Sub Surrenders to Moonstone in Gulf of Aden
London bulletin reports the Italian submarine surrendered to the British trawler Moonstone in the Gulf of Aden after Moonstone depth-charged the sub. The capture was announced tonight by the admiralty.
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London
Admiralty
Moonstone
Gulf of Aden
French Lines Cut Off German Troops Near Lyon
French sources report German troops near Lyon isolated from northern forces as French lines close above them. Southeast French forces are joining separated armies in the upper Rhone valley and conducting local counter-attacks with growing success.
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Geneva
Lyon
Rhone
U S Reports Broad Backing for Pan American Conference
Secretary Hull stated that all of the 20 other American republics had replied favorably in principle to the United States proposal for a special Pan American conference to address problems arising from the European war.
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Washington
Hull
United States
Couple Found Shot At Cap D Antibes Villa
Pi Le Petit Parisien reported that Sir Arthur George Ahendry, 73, born in London, and his wife Jeanne Charcot were found dead in their Cap D Antibes villa. A note said he shot his wife then himself.
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Bordeaux
Pi—Le Petit Parisien
Cap D’antibes
Arthur George Ahendry
London
Jeanne Charcot
French defenders repulse attack near L'Ecluse Fort
French forces at L Ecluse Fort near Bellegarde beat back a German assault and drove them from Belle garde five miles away in a clash dated June 22 as reported by Swiss French sources.
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Chancy
L’ecluse
Bellegarde
Carol Tightens Role as Romania Moves to Totalitarian Rule
King Carol II tightened control by naming Ernest Urdarianu a minister of state without portfolio while declaring a new Party of the Nation. The decree bans leadership of business or industry by nonmembers and allows confiscation of property for party rule violations.
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Bucharest
Carol II of
Romania
Ernest Urdarianu
New Totalitarian
New “Party of the Nation
Showery Weather Outlook for Atlantic States This Week
Weather outlook for the week shows showers on Tuesday and again later in the week. Expect moderate temperatures early, warmer middle, and cooler toward the end of the week.
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Washington
Atlantic States
Shenandoah Valley resort feature highlighted in Richmond News Leader
A Shenandoah Valley resort spread in the Richmond News Leader emphasizes Winchester and nearby areas with a double page on northern Virginia highways and scenic spots. John Miller raises over a thousand watermelon hills and nine hundred cantaloupe hills on an island in the Shenandoah River above Castleman's Ferry, using a hoe from a boat due to high water. Lawrence Slonaker on the Front Royal road reports raspberry picking, while Guy Lynn prepares for bass season and wades the Opequon for minnows as rivers stay muddy.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
National Park Area
Richmond News- Leader
Virginia
John Miller
Shenandoah River
Castleman's Ferry
Miller
Guy Lynn
Front Royal Road
Lynn
Hostilities Cease Between Nations Six Hours After Pact
In Rome a six hour ceasefire follows a signed pact. Adolf Hitler is not present. A German spokesman addresses the crowd with brief tribute to the French dead and the gathering stands in respectful silence for the heroes.
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Rome
Fuehrer
Hitler
Armistice Signed as Germany and France End Hostilities
AP reports from Compiegne that an armistice between Germany and France was signed at 6 50 p m with terms undisclosed. Keitel signed for Germany Huntinger for France as delegates prepared for Rome pact. Hitler absent. France to cease hostilities six hours after Italo French armistice. emissaries depart for Rome.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
Compiegne
Germany
France
NBC
Columbia Broadcasting System
William L. Shirer
CBS
Compiegne Forest
Italy
Rome
Wilhelm Keitel
Charles Huntinger
William C. Kerker
Kerker
Hitler
France to discuss Italian terms after German armistice
France says its delegates will fly to Italy to discuss terms after the German armistice is concluded. Cabinet deliberations occupied most of the day on the Compiegne forest terms. New cabinet meetings are expected before any general arrangement, then French plenipotentiaries will meet Italian delegates.
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Bordeaux
France
Italy
Compiegne Forest
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