Nazis Claim Maginot Line Pierced After Thrust 20 Miles Into France
German operations across the Meuse River pushed into France near Sedan, creating a four mile deep pocket after crossing south of the river. French counterattacks, aided by tanks, sought to blunt the advance while Belgian defenses near Namur and Louvain faced increasing German pressure. Reports described widespread bombardment and aerial clashes as Britain and France prepared for a major ensuing battle.
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Meuse River
Belgium
Maginot Line
The
Meuse
War Ministry
Sedan
Brussels
Dyle
Louvain
Bouillion
Germany
Voelkischer Beobachter
Adolf Hitler
England
Ardennes Mountains
Namur
Dinant
Gembloux
Antwerp
Air bases bombed as RAF fights on fronts in Europe
German bombers harassed RAF bases in France and Belgium, attempting to drop parachute spies while British and French forces hold firm against intensified German pressure. RAF bombing and fighter operations continue as Allied lines hold in Belgium and Dutch resistance weakens. Netherlands Foreign Minister Van Kleffens reports heavy Dutch losses but confirms an intact fleet joining Allied naval forces.
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Maginot Line
Netherlands
Drew Middleton
Belgium
Low Countries
England
Royal Air Force
Third Reich
France
U.P
Paris
Eelco N. van Kleffens
van Kleffens
Holland
London
Stockholm
Tidningen
Narvik
How to Eat to Beat the Heat by Alice H Smith
Summer eating advice from nutritionist Alice H Smith is featured in her 12 articles How to Eat to Beat the Heat. The editorial page notes Belgium and Allied actions as Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm’s potential return and Swiss mobilization while Brussels resumes radio broadcasts and United States moves toward a defense program.
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Alice H. Smith
Berlin
U.P
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Holand
Adolf Hitler
Kaiser
Doorn
Wilhelm
Troops Withdraw From Western Frontier in Egypt
Cairo reports the immediate evacuation of the western frontier districts of Messamatrugh and Sidi Barrani near Italian Libya was ordered today.
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Cairo
Egypt
Mesamatrugh
Sidi Barrani
Libya
Fortresses Hold Against Germans Namur Antwerp Liege
Radio Brussels reported that the Belgian fortresses of Namur and Antwerp remained intact and that the Liege forts continued to resist the German assault.
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Radio
Brussels
Namur
Antwerp
Liege
Rail traffic between Switzerland and Germany halted
French radio agency reported from Berne that passenger rail service between Switzerland and Germany has been suspended. The dispatch notes the action affects cross border routes and was announced late tonight. The report does not specify reasons or duration of the suspension.
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Paris
U.P
Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Amarillo Preventorium Receives $30,585 Funding
President approves a $30,585 appropriation to continue the Amarillo Preventorium providing free hospitalization and care for needy children infected with tuberculosis. Senator Connally telegrams Mayor Rogers confirming the grant and Life magazine expresses interest in a pictorial feature.
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Amarillo
Tom Connally
Ross Rogers
Life Magazine
Rogers
WPA
America
Windy forecast hints at rain in Panhandle region
Mr. Collman notes a southeast breeze may bring rain after three days as warm Gulf moisture rises. He cites traditional reasoning that wind three days brings rain when cooled by plains air, though he cannot confirm a third day. Official forecast is fair and warm with temperatures near eighty.
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Panhandle
Mr. Collman
Gulf
Plains
Plains, Rain Is Likely. Mr. Collman
Traffic Lights Get New Eyes Improve Signal Visibility
Amarillo will retrofit over 400 traffic signals with new combination lenses by tonight. Bowen, head of the fire alarm system, says the lenses provide a clearer penetrating beam with more light, aiding driver visibility against the sun. The Safety Council recommended the change.
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Amarillo
Bowen
No Political Machine In Amarillo Says Nordyke
Lewis Nordyke argues Amarillo lacks a political machine and contests claims by several congressional hopefuls who say they aim to win voters there. He notes no group in Potter County can command 12000 ballots or guarantee labor, railroad, or janitor blocks. Candidates Gene Worley and Lewis Goodrich press campaigns with Nordyke predicting activity through July 27.
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Lewis Nordyke
Amarillo
Pendergast
Kansas City
Huey Long
Louisiana
Chicago
Hague
Jersey City
Potter County
Lewis Goodrich
Shamrock
Congress
Goodrich
Gene Worley
Weather Summary for Amarillo West Texas and New Mexico
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Thursday across Amarillo and vicinity and West Texas with high cloudiness. Isolated thundershowers are possible over mountains in the southwest Thursday with continued warmth in the extreme north portion. In New Mexico expect fair weather tonight and Thursday with afternoon showers and thunderstorms near the Continental Divide and northern mountains and warmer northeast regions. Temperatures ranged from a 46 minimum to a 73 maximum in the past 24 hours. Today noon reading was 75.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Continental Divide
News Tip Prize Is Won By Mrs. Luther McKee
Amarillo Globe News reports three readers won tip prizes for local news leads. Mrs. Luther McKee earns 5 dollars for notifying about a peeping Tom. Mrs. W B Randolph gets 3 dollars for alert on a house fire. Myron Taylor wins 2 dollars for reporting stray kittens found in a wall. The paper urges continued tips and lists other contributors.
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Luther McKee
W. B. Randolph
Front Street
Myron Taylor
West Sixth Avenue
Home Ownership Emphasized In Texas Real Estate Week
The Globe News promotes home ownership as stability and financial independence, noting its value in reducing early marital tensions and boosting community respect. Aimed at readers checking want ads for bigger and better home values during Texas Real Estate Week.
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Texas
Globe News
Globe-News
Jaycee Housepainting Set for Friday Streamlined Blitzpaint
The Jaycee housepainting stunt at 801 Taylor Street is planned for Friday afternoon, announced by Lawrence Milligan, head of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Clean-Up and Paint-Up drive. The parade begins 4 pm at Second Avenue and Polk Street, with city trash-collecting equipment joining, culminating at Blitzpaint. About 30 painters are scheduled to work to set a record time.
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Taylor Street
Lawrence Milligan
Chamber of Commerce
Second Avenue
Polk Street
Tenth Avenue
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