Allied Troops Captured at St Valery as Dunkirk Rescue Effort Grows
British and French defenders struggle with dwindling ammo as about 6000 Allied troops are captured at St Valery en Caux. British reinforcements rush across the Channel, while two brigades escape to aid Le Havre. Meanwhile 20000 British schoolchildren depart London under gas mask provisions amid war fears.
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London
St. Valery-en- Caux
France
English Channel
Britain
Channel
Paris
St. Valery
le Havre
England
West Country
Clement Attlee
House of Commons
Churchill
House On Home Defense
Royal Air Force
Egypt
Italian Libya
Torbuk
Libyan
Malta
Valetta
Students Graduating Delayed by Mumps Outbreak
Several students scheduled to graduate contracted mumps, delaying ceremonies and prompting health precautions. School officials notified families of the delay and advised rest and quarantine measures where applicable.
New Weapon Demonstration Promises Singing Solution
A playful Amarillo article says a war inspired larynx bomb will be shown this weekend at the Municipal Auditorium. Hundreds of singers are urged by the Junior Chamber of Commerce to sing away troubles including war worries.
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Amarillo
Municipal Auditorium
Chamber of Commerce
Dinner Is for Men Only Dinner at San Jacinto Church
The Men’s Club dinner at San Jacinto Methodist Church is tomorrow night at 7 15 in the church fellowship hall. The church men will serve. Floyd Hissong is in charge. Col Williams invites all men to attend.
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San Jacinto Methodist Church
Floyd Hissong
Col. W. Williams
It Pays To Answer Other People's Telephones
Mrs. Helen S. Usher operates after hours call answering from Longmeadow Massachusetts using extension lines. She handles calls for Springfield fuel oil firms acts as liaison for a Boston manufacturer and dispatches repairmen at night. Her 24 hour service is growing and she plans to expand to wake up business men by phone and remind patrons of birthdays anniversaries and appointments.
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Longmeadow
Mass
Helen S. Usher
Springfield
Boston
Reuts
Tr Ypis
Usher
World’s Ways Are Strange Indeed
Seguin Texas reports Mrs. R A Heyer found a .38 caliber pistol cartridge inside an egg from a Guadalupe County hen. In Manhattan Kansas Sidney Harry jokes about Kansas State College studies as a ball ends his sentence when President Farrell appears to apologize for the interruption.
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Seguin, Tex
Europe
Guadalupe County
R. A. Heyer
Manhattan
Kan
Sidney Harry
Kansas State College
Missouri woman finds 40 year old cuff link in flower bed
In Hamilton a woman dug up a cuff link her sister lost forty years ago and found it in good condition with its mate. In Cape Girardeau highway patrol recovered a purse for Mrs Laura Daume that had her rings and address but seventy five dollars missing.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Hamilton
Cape Girardeau
Laura Daume
Panner fires risky shot from sand trap at Shawnee course
In Shawnee Oklahoma Owen Panner attempted a banked shot from a sand trap. The ball soared into the air and landed 26 yards away inside Jeff Bozarth’s coat pocket. Bozarth was unaware until a spectator alerted him.
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Shawnee, Okla
Owen Panner
Shawnee
Panner
Jeff Bozarth
Bozarth
Denies Obligation Contracted in Sleep
A manicurist in Butte Montana accuses a customer of walking out after refusing to settle a bill. The dispute centers on an alleged obligation arising during a sleeping or rest period. No further details available in the readable text.
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Sleep Butte
Mont
Man Refuses Payment for Nail Service Claiming Moral Obligation
Police catch the man after he says he did not think he was morally obliged to pay for a nail service. He claims he fell asleep in the barber chair and the worker continued without consent.
Crippled beggar jailed after tax remark ends with stash
Butte Montana police arrest a crippled beggar on West Park after a dispute over income tax. Patrolman Del Rodda talks to him and finds 31 pounds of silver coins in 11 bags plus 15 dollars. Coins sent to bank for counting.
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Butte
Mont
West Park
del Rodda
Modest Commissioner Declines Gold Police Badge
Tulsa police Commissioner Russell Cobb, smiling, rejects the idea of a gold badge. He says the badge would be only to kid friends, noting he is the only commissioner in city history not to display a token of authority.
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Tulsa
Okla
Russell Cobb
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School Commencement Week
Coffeyville Kansas reports commencement week at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran School with activities and ceremonies for students and families.
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Coffeyville, Kan
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran School
Backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble
Warning from Nature about kidneys needing attention. Backache and leg pains, nighttime urination, swelling, and headaches can indicate kidney or bladder issues. Doan's Pills, used for over 40 years, help flush wastes from the blood.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
Gatewood School 15 B Patients Promoted Together
Oklahoma City report notes 15 students from Gatewood School advanced from 6-A to junior high after entering kindergarten together and remaining as a cohort. Rhubarb dessert instructions included with steps to line mold with orange cake or lady fingers, fold whipped cream, chill, and garnish with strawberries.
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Oklahoma City
Gatewood School
Mrs Randles Dies After Long Illness at 72
Mrs. Jennie B. Randles died at 8 a m today at her daughter Mrs Bruce Autry 1600 Travis St after a long illness She was 72 Survived by two sons Gerald Northup Lyle Northup of California two brothers EB Randles Ventura Cal and Ralph Randles Minneapolis Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 p m from Jacinto Methodist Church with Pastor H C Smith officiating
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Jennie B. Randles
Bruce Autry
Travis Street
Gerald Northup
Lyle Northup
California
Eb, D. Randles
Ventura
Cal
Ralph Randles
Minneapolis
Gee H. C. Smith
Yh Jacinto Methodist
News-Globe
Randles
France To Get Texas Plane From Austin Donation
Har ry Hammill a former British war pilot and Austin Municipal Airport manager donated a six passenger plane with light bombs to the French Government. He urged other U S owners to follow suit noting there are at least 25 planes in Texas idle awaiting action.
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Austin
Harry Hammill
Austin Municipal
Hammill
Texas
Clergy to Officiate Funeral Service Details
A member will officiate the funeral service. Following the services the body will be taken to the old family name in California for burial.
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California
French envoy thanks Hammill for generous donation offer
The French ambassador in Washington Count De Saint Quentain responded to Hammill with deep gratitude, saying he is profoundly touched by the gracious offer and thanks him for the generous donation intended for France.
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Hammill
Washington
Count de Saint Quentain
Lavoptik Eye Drops Promises Soothing Relief
Advertises Lavoptik eye drops with eye cup included for irritated tired or burning eyes. Claims 25 years of success and no harmful drugs. Sold by druggists with prompt soothing cooling relief.
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