Willkie Inroads Shape 1940 Republican Convention Outcomes
At Philadelphia’s Convention Hall the 1940 GOP gathering shows a 14 vote bloc in Pennsylvania favoring Willkie, challenging Dewey and Taft. Alf Landon receives ovation from Oklahoma delegates as strategists push for a flexible first ballot while a stance of neutrality on European turmoil lingers amid the party’s platform talks.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Philadelphia
Willkie
Camip
Wendell Willkie
Pennsylvania
Arthur James
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Taft
Ohio
Unien
Kansas
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Hamilton
Alf M. Landon
Oklahom
Illicde
Oagmnacag Party
John Hamilton
If We Must Have Military Training
MA Winchester argues for continuous military training as a policy for youth to reduce later disruption. She believes school-age training minimizes inconvenience compared with post-graduation draft into 3B jobs and hopes for a positive turn in world affairs in coming weeks.
Editor White Offers Help to Any Candidate
Philadelphia reports Senator Arthur Capper seeks guidance on Republican conventions. William Allen White of Emporia jokes about handling candidates, recalling Alf Landon and the 1936 result. Capper invites White’s aid as a lighthearted exchange unfolds.
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White
Philadelphia
Arthur Capper
Kansas
William Allen White
the Emporia, Kas
Bill
Capper
Alf Landon
Loudoun youths escape headlong crash on Grindstone Hill
Three Loudoun county youths narrowly escaped serious harm when their sedan sped down Grindstone Hill, struck a stone fence, and rolled five times. William Walsh, Mordecai Throckmorgan, and Carter, all from Round Hill or nearby, were treated for superficial injuries with Carter uninjured. They were taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital and Walsh expected to be released shortly.
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Berryville
Loudoun County
Grindstone Hill
William Walsh
Bluemont
Mordecai
Pepper
Throckmorgan
Round Hill
Carter
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Walsh
R. F. Cline
Winester
Carloadings Rise for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports week ended June 22 total carloads 51 820 up 9 713 from last year and 941 higher than the prior week of 1940.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Staff Man To Cover Both Conventions
The STAR will supplement AP coverage by a staff writer following both national conventions. The Republican convention opens in Philadelphia today and the Democratic convention begins in Chicago in July.
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The
STAR
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Janes
Chicago
Defense Plan Is Considered By President
President Roosevelt returns to the White House to review national defense matters amid London reports of Germany's peace terms to France. Key bills await approval, including a $31.769 billion defense appropriation for arms and equipment and a $1 billion annual revenue measure to fund defense, with the debt projected toward $49.6 billion.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
London
Germany
France
Hitler
Ministry of Information
Hyde Park
N. Y
William D. Hassett
United States
Congress
Seven Mishaps During May in Winchester
In May there were seven traffic accidents in Winchester injuring two people with 593 dollars in damage. One pedestrian was involved in a crash that included an automobile and a bicycle. other incidents involved a motor vehicle and a train and another auto accident. Frederick county reported seven accidents that month, including one fatal on Route 277 two miles east of Stephens City.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Stephens City
Germans Prepare To Fight Britain Threat Mounted
Berlin reports Germany braces for war with Britain by inspecting naval units on Dutch Belgian and French coasts. Grand Admiral Raeder oversees readiness as air and naval forces draw closer to action. British armistice demands on France denied.
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Berlin
Britain
Germany
France
DNB
Erich Raeder
England
Yard Party at Round Hill Presbyterian Church Benefit
A yard party is scheduled for Wednesday June 26 at Round Hill Presbyterian Church to benefit the church. Proceeds support church activities and programs.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Benefit Church
Taft Willkie Race Narrowed at GOP Parley
Reporters note the Republican presidential race narrowing to Taft and Willkie at the Philadelphia convention. Dewey leads first ballot but Willkie gains on later ballots. Baldwin shifts to Willkie as door manager. West Virginia and Virginia show mixed support, with Landon disliked by many delegates.
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Winchester Evening Star
Philadelphia
Taft
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Baldwin
Connecticut
Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
James
West Virginia
Convention Sees All Candidates
Philadelphia June 24 The Republican National convention opened with indications that at least 10 presidential candidates would be presented for nominations on Wednesday afternoon. All 10 are in Philadelphia and have either announced or have delegates pledged to them.
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Philadelphia
Ireland May Declare Self in War Choice Revealed
Belfast dispatch reports Rev James Little a British MP said Ireland will soon declare its side in the war. He warned Ulster must be ready to support Eire if Britain wins and to align with Britain if Ireland chooses Britain.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
House of Commons
James Little
Ireland
Eire
Germany
Britain
Ulster
Erre
French Delegates Ordered To Sign Armistice With Italy
Bordeaux dispatch reports June 24 that French delegates were ordered to sign the armistice with Italy. General Huntziger to sign after cabinet meeting led by President Lebrun. Cease fire to follow six hours after Italy informs Germany.
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Bordeaux
France
Italy
Lebrun
Charles Huntziger
Germany
Italian Submarine Destroyed East of Suez Says Admiralty
London bulletin reports the British admiralty stating an Italian submarine was destroyed east of Suez. The communique adds seven Italian submarines have been disposed of.
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London
Suez
British official forecasts 5000 American planes monthly
Harold James of the British Ministry of Aircraft Production arrived aboard the Anchor liner Cameronia and said Britain expects 5,000 American aircraft to be delivered each month.
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New York
Harold James
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Cameronia
Japan protests Britain over arms traffic to China via Burma
Tokyo demands enforcement inspectors to ban arms flow to China routed through Burma and protested to Great Britain on June 24.
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Tokyo
Japan
Great Britain
China
Burma
Electoral Board Re-elects J. Fred Thwaite After Resignation
Frederick County School Trustee Electoral Board met at the Division Superintendent office to consider the resignation of J. Fred Thwaite. Attendees included George Sedgwick and R. L. Smith. Minutes state Thwaite is re-elected to the school board despite resigning.
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J. Fred Thwaite
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
J. Fred Thaaite
George Sedgwick
Marlboro
R. L. Smith
Gore
Leslie Kline
Local Woman Injured In Wreck Near Boyce
Mrs. Randall T. Davis of Winchester suffered a two place jaw fracture in a collision three miles west of Boyce Virginia on Route 50 near Cook's Garage. Ralph F. Kronk of Toms Brook drove a westbound truck that hit the Davis car broadside. Both drivers face reckless driving charges and will be tried in Berryville court.
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Boyce
Randall T. Davis
Opequon Street
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Here
Cook
Ralph F. Kronk
Toms Brook
Davis
Kronk
Landers
Henry Clay Smith
Berryville
The War Today Interprets MacKenzie’s Foreign Affairs Analysis
DeWitt Mackenzie, AP foreign affairs writer, provides an interpretative analysis of The War Today on a separate page, offering context and insights into ongoing global conflict perceptions.
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DeWitt MacKenzie
MacKenzie
The
Associated Press
City and County Brevities From Winchester Area
The first 1940 41 fishing license was issued to P J Hammack of Achesman at the county clerk office. Anglers hope for river clearance before July 1 opening of bass season as North Branch clears near Woodstock while South Branch stays muddy. Virginia Acts of Assembly volume updated arrives in Winchester containing 1067 pages. Saturday marriage licenses total 122 with city clerk issuing 74 and county 48. revenue at 3 50 each sums to 427 dollars.
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Julian Baker
P. J. Hammack
Achesmane
Woodstock
Virginia Acts of the Assembly
Winchester
Uruguay Speeds Anti Nazi Drive
Montevideo reports government circles strengthened the drive against fifth columnists as United States Minister Edwin C. Wilson announced U S aid to other American nations to suppress threats to liberty. Observers expect Wilsons speech to influence the Uruguayan Congress handling of the Nazi situation.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
United States
Edwin C. Wilson
Wilson
Pan American to start trans-Pacific and Argentina air service
Pan-American Airways will begin trans-oceanic service over 8 000 miles to Australasia next month with a daily schedule to Argentina. New routes include San Francisco to Auckland with stops at Honolulu Canton Island and Noumea. Argentina service starts July 1 with New Zealand service starting with mail only.
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New York
Pan-American Airways
South Pacific
Australasia
Argentina
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Auckland
New Zealand
Honolulu
Canton Island
Noumea
New Zealese
Young Democrats To Meet Friday In Frederick County
The Young Democratic Club of Frederick County will meet Friday night June 28 at 8 o clock in the county courthouse. W Erle Edwards announced the club will be reorganized for the coming year and urged all members to attend.
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Young Democratic Club
Frederick County
W. Erle Edwards
Edwards
Beaten French Sign Armistice with Italy Ending Hostilities
The envoys of beaten France signed an armistice with Italy in Rome on June 24. Hostilities will cease at 2 35 a m Tuesday. The pact mirrors German demands and follows the Compiegne agreement. The conference lasted about four hours.
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Huntziger
Marshall Petain
France
Villa Manzoni
Rome
Germany
Wanlet Farsha
Petain
Eee
Bordeaux
Italy
Forest of
Compiegne
France in straight jacket Battle for Britain reshapes map
The British government reports a German led plan that would take most of northern France and the Atlantic coast while Italy seeks to occupy the Mediterranean shore and set a southern buffer state. French ports and navy face internment under Axis terms. De Gaulle is expelled. Petain blames Britain for divisions as France endures capitulation.
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Associated Press
France
Germany
Britain
Rome
Bordeaux
Mont Blanc
Mediterranean Sea
Mussolini
Maritime
Alps
Italy
Mediterranean
Dunkerque
English
Bay of Biscay
Spain
Atlantic
Berlin
Repo
Switzerland
Syria
Indo-China
Cameroons
Tunis
Morocco
Jibati
Sengeal
Alexandria
Egypt
Marshal Philippie Petain
de Gaulle
Petain
General de Gaulle
de Gaudde
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