Nazi Army Corps Hurled Into Attack at Reims
The German high command reports a full mechanized army corps and about 8 000 tanks pushed across the Marne toward Paris, threatening the French capital as Allied forces retreat along the Seine and Oise valleys.
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Reims
Associated Press
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Marne
Chateau Thiery
von Kluck
von Bulow
Vic-sur-Aisne
Soissons
Compeigne
Senilis
Paris
Oisne
Compiegne
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Meaux
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War Ministry
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English Channel
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England
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Seine
Rouen
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Eure
Evreux
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Havre
Oise
Ourey
Crepy-en-Valois
Betz
Aisne
Meuse
Senlis
Richard the Lion Hearted
Louviers
Tours
Seine- et-Oise
Seine-et-Marne
Jubilant German claims of victory over France based on key facts
The newspaper Dienst aus Deutschland lists five conditions: a strengthened German right flank sweeping along the French coast while the Marne is crossed near Paris. Germany now faces one front with Russia distant. France weakened by losses in Flanders. France isolated without British support in Belgium. and France must defend the Italian frontier which previously allowed troop withdrawal.
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France
Dienst Aus Deutschland
French
Marne
Paris
Germany
Flanders
Gue
Britain’s Air War Expands Across Fronts in Europe and Africa
Britain under air attack and with imperial support conducts broad bombing raids from equatorial Africa to Arctic Norway. Low-flying waves strike near Paris, Cologne, and other western German towns while bombers hit German ships at Trondheim and targets in Turin and Genoa, Italy. Home defense planes shoot down a bomber off England.
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Britain
France
Germany
Alps
Italy
Africa
Equatorial Africa
Arctic
Norway
Paris
Cologne
English
Trondheim
Turin
Genoa
Second Warship Ready To Go
New York June 12 The battleship North Carolina the second superdreadnought built since October 1937 is set to launch tomorrow as part of a speeded up navy expansion. The 35 000 ton ship will be joined by sister vessel Washington soon after. About 35 000 people expected at Brooklyn navy yard for Isabel Young Hoey to christen the ship under strict security measures including citizen-only attendance and photography limits. Coast guard vessels will patrol waters as Gov Clyde R Hoey and Navy Secretary Charles Edison speak.
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New York
North Carolina
Navy
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Isabel Young Hoey
Christen
Charles W Morris Rites Due at Canyon
Rites honoring Charles W Morris, 78, retired Fort Worth and Denver railroad employee and former Canyon resident, will be held this afternoon at 3 oclock at Canyon Baptist Church. Burial follows in Dreamland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Eliza Ann Morris, four sons FE Morris Weed NM Lige Morris Beaumont Ed Morris Sunset TX Leslie Morris Barstow TX, and two daughters Mrs Houston Prichard and Miss Nettie Morris, all of Canyon. Funeral directed by Griggs Thompson Funeral Home of Canyon.
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Charles W. Morris
Fort Worth & Denver Railway Company
Childress
Canyon Baptist Church
L. M. Dorsett
Canyon Presbyterian
Morris
Canyon
Methodist Church
T. V. Black
IG. W. Johnson
Cecil Black
B. F. Machen
I. M. Steen
E. W. Pritchard
Dreamland Cemetery
Sunset
Texas
Leslie Morris
Barstow
Houston Prichard
Nettie Morris
Griggs-Thompson Funeral Home
John Lemons Rites Due Here Today
Funeral services for John Lemons a 67 year old Amarillo grocer who died of a heart attack at his home will be held at Griggs and Sons chapel this afternoon at 4 oclock led by Rev. R D Evans pastor of the East Amarillo Missionary Baptist Church. He resided in Amarillo 39 years and owned a grocery at 401 Arthur Street. Pallbearers include Marvin Gibbs Rudolph R Tidiffer Ray Palmer Frank McMillan H E Boston and H Z Yarbrough with burial in Llano Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Eva Lemons and two sisters Mrs Nora Bridges Cesare Ark and Mrs Addie Bridges Leachville Ark
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John &. Lemons
Amarillo Grocer
East Fourth Avenue
N. 8
Griggs & Sons
R. D. Evans
East Amarillo Missionary Baptist Church
Lemons
Amarillo
Arthur Street
Marvin Gibbs
Rudolph R. Tidiffer
Ray Palmer
Frank McMillan
H. E Boston
H. Z. Yarbrough
Llano Cemetery
Eva Lemons
Nora Bridges
Cesare, Ark
Addie Bridges
Leachville
Ark
Gly-Cas Restores Energy and Digestive Health for Mrs Moore
Mrs. S J Moore of Waco Texas reports long years of indigestion sour stomach gas pains and fatigue. After using Gly-Cas she says her intestinal impurities are eliminated nerves calm and strength returned enabling her to enjoy meals and perform daily work again. Gly-Cas sold by Fox Drug Co in Waco and leading druggists nearby.
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J. Moore
South 8Th
Waco
Texas
Fox Drug Co
Dies Profile Shows Subversive Threats and Political Rise
The piece argues Martin Dies leads an anti subversive effort in Congress portraying his committee as ferreting out Communist influence. It notes his public speaking prowess and broad support from farmers while detailing his clashes with left wingers and CIO opposition after a sits down strikes stance.
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Comintern
League For Peace and Democracy
Communist Party
Martin Dies
Dies
CIO
Kiwanis Clubs From Amarillo to Attend International Meet
Amarillo hosts three active Kiwanis clubs a rare size in North America as delegates head to the Kiwanis International Convention in Minneapolis June 16 to 20. Forrest Ansley president leads the San Jacinto unit with Jay Colby. Sim Kelly presides over Amarillo Kiwanis. Oscar Hargett and Ralph Roush head North Amarillo with spouses. All-Kiwanis Week events include Buffalo Lake suppers and a June 20 dinner and dance at the Amarillo Country Club with Rev. Robert Boshen as speaker.
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Amarillo
United States
Canada
Kiwanis International
Minneapolis
San Jacinto
Forrest Ansley
Jay Colby
Ansley
Colby
Buffalo Lake
Tucumcari Chamber Endorses $54,000 School Bond Proposal
The Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce approved a board resolution backing a $54,000 bond issue for new schools. The election is scheduled for June 18. Plans include a nine room building to replace Four Points grade school and the first unit of a new junior high school.
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Tucumcari
Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce
Quay County Democrats Protest Firing of 15 State Workers
Walher Martin of San Jon and Tom Dillon of Tucumcari led a Quay County Democratic protest group calling themselves anti Eager. They traveled to Santa Fe to oppose Governor Miles over the dismissal of 15 state employees, which they claim was instigated by Kenna Booth, Democratic chairman of Quay County.
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Tucumcari
Walher Martin
San Jon
Tom Dillon
Quay County
Santa Fe
John EB. Miles
Kenna Booth
Warrant Release Announced in Texas School Apportionment
Austin reports the release of warrants in payment of a $2 per capita school apportionment totaling $3,000,352. State Superintendent L A Woods announced the payment, bringing the amount applied on the $22 total to $18, with another apportionment likely mailed around July 20.
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Austin
L. A. Woods
Woods
Dalhart Plans Flag Program for National Flag Day
Roy Rhoades Legion post will stage an 8 oclock Friday program on the south lawn of the courthouse to mark National Flag Day. Dalhart band directed by W Beene will perform patriotic numbers before and during the meeting. Rev Harold Scoggins will speak on The American Play What It Means and Commander W L Cotton will discuss Hadbling The Trojan Horse. The note adds United States is the greatest milk consumer in the western hemisphere.
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Dalhart
Dalmart
Roy Rhoades Legion Post
Court House
W. L. Cotton
Dalhart Band
W. Beene
Rey
Harold Scoggins
Central Methodist Church
Cotton
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Missouri University
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