Britain Watches Italy as War Looms Over Europe
London reports Britain eyeing Italy amid a developing war in northern France. The Evening Standard cites Italy potentially entering the conflict within days while Britain pledges readiness to respond. RAF and Allied naval bombardment press German advances toward Dunkirk, survivors thinning as forces maneuver to escape.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
Italy
Channel
Royal Air Force
Dunkerque
Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev E H Gibson at NMMI
Rev E H Gibson rector of Trinity Church Galveston preached on Achieving Victory at the New Mexico Military Institute baccalaureate in Lea Hall. He warned against zero columnists and urged graduates to develop spiritual strength through four steps tying faith, character, melody, and optimism to life’s duties.
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Lea Hall
Gibson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Galveston
Texas
America
Meyerbeer
Austin D. Crile
Albert H. Malotte
Stuart Lang
Visscher
Edmund H. Gibson
Trinity Church
Malacek
Indians blank Athletics to end series
The Cleveland Indians shut out the Philadelphia Athletics 4 0 to break even in a four game set Ray Mack hit a homer in the fourth inning for the Indians Milnar Hemsley Dean and Hayes worked for the Indians while Wheat and Hayes pitched for Philadelphia Also Chicago White Sox beat Boston 7 4 while New York Yankees toppled St Louis 7 1 and Cincinnati defeated Boston 3 2 Giants edged Pirates 4 3 and Dodgers beat Cubs 3 1 Weather also noted with New Mexico and Colorado forecasts and a Paris air raid report including a near miss near US ambassador Bullitt and broader war updates
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Astley Donald
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Harland Clift
Joe Gordon
St. Louis
Niggeling
Trotter & Susce
Swift
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Graduation Ceremonies At NMMI Tuesday
Graduation ceremonies at New Mexico Military Institute will begin at 8 15 tomorrow on the Headquarters building lawn completing the 42nd annual commencement. Governor Miles will deliver diplomas to 118 cadets, the largest class in school history, with Colonel Thompson delivering the address and Cadet Kronauer giving the valedictory.
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John E. Miles
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
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Ysleta
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Commencement Horseshow Held This Morning
A large crowd watched the N M M S commencement horseshow at the polo field this morning. Winners included Malcolm J E Tererro from New Mexico for the Montgomery Ward trophy in Second Year Basic Course, Doran R P and Mack C F from Las Vegas NM and Altus OK for Advanced Course Pair Jumping, Von Tempsky R G of Waiakoa Hawaii in the Polo Pony class, and Khaki Team taking the Push Ball Game.
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Mock
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Ysieta
U. S. Army to field 3000 tanks and 3000 planes
Washington reports Defense estimates before House committee call for more than 1600 tanks and 3000 additional aircraft as part of Roosevelt plans. The program envisions 3000 tanks of various types and heavy munitions facilities, plus new 105 mm howitzers and anti aircraft gear.
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Washington
Flanders
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Army High Command
American Car and Foundry Company
Robinson Back At Institute In El Paso ROTC Transfer
William L. Robinson has been moved back to the Institute after a January transfer to ROTC units at El Paso high schools. He rejoined the Institute where he had served since 1921 and will be on duty at the ROTC Camp this summer at Fort Bliss with Maj. M. E. Jones Capt. A. H. Norton and four privates.
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William L. Robinson
el Paso
Institute
Sgt. Robinson
Fort Bliss
Maj
M. E. Jones
Capt
A. H. Norton
Court to Carlsbad Judge McGhee to hold court today
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett traveled to Carlsbad where the court will convene today. They plan to return Wednesday or Thursday after the session.
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Carlsbad
James B. McGhee
Henry Puckett
McGhee
Population Of Creater Roswell From Preliminary Census
The preliminary census announcement lists the population of greater Roswell at 16,653. Nearly all residents live within two miles of the town center, including parts of precincts 1 and 2 outside city limits.
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Roswell
Editors Named for Pup Tent and Maverick Journals 1940 41
Cadet Corliss is Editor-in-Chief of The Pup Tent with Cadet Priest as Associate Editor Cadet Dufek leads The Maverick as Editor-in-Chief Cadets Grad and Rockwood serve as Associate Editors Co-Business Managers for all publications are Cadets Darrow and Smith
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Cadet Dufek
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Grad
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Joseph Schenck Indicted in Tax Fraud Case
New York June 3 Joseph Schenck president and board chairman of the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation was indicted by a federal grand jury on 24 counts of income tax fraud conspiracy and making false statements to a government investigator The indictment cites losses claimed from stock sales to friends and bogus business expense deductions totaling more than 400 000 for 1935 co defendant is Moscowitz the bookkeeper
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New York
Joseph Schenck
20th-Century- Fox Film Corporation
Schenck
Joseph H. Moscowitz
Hollywood
Cadet Jambalaya Feature Draws Large Weekend Crowd
A packed athletic field hosted the Cadet Jambalaya as part of the N. M. M. I. commencement program. Cadet C. M. Woodbury led cadet gymnasts. favorite Favours set a new 22 foot rope climb record in 5.6 seconds, surpassing Botchford’s 6 seconds from 1938. numerous awards followed including the Amonett, Busy Bee, Eytinge, and Mabie Lowrey honors across athletics, wrestling, swimming, and track.
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C. J. Kronauer
Busy Bee
Ww. S. Thomas
Finals Near In Selection Of Delegations
The Week's Political Calendar reports events from several states. Connecticut Democrats begin a two day state convention to pick 16 national delegates and nominate candidates for U S Senator and other offices. Maine holds a special election in the 2nd district to replace the late Clyde H Smith. Iowa primaries select candidates for U S representatives. Alabama holds a Democratic run off primary for the 6th district. Louisiana Democratic state convention selects 20 national delegates. In the District of Columbia the Democratic primary selects 6 national delegates.
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Associated Press
Connecticut
U. S.S
Maine
Clyde H. Smith
Towa
U. S
Alabama
Louisiana
District of Columbia
Connecticut Democrats Begin Final Roundup of Delegates
Washington dispatch notes Connecticut Democrats start a two day convention to select 16 delegates toward a Roosevelt third term nomination. Delegates aim to unite behind the president through the June 3 report.
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Washington
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Health Director Resigns as New Mexico Eyes Candidate Pool
Santa Fe June 3. Dr E B Godfrey resigned as state health director effective June 30 after illness and convalescence in El Paso. The New Mexico Board of Health planned a Wednesday meeting but will delay action until a suitable successor is found. Possible contenders include Dr C H Douthitt and Dr John C Mitchell, with outside candidates also contemplated to avoid friction.
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Santa FE
New Mexico Board of Health
E. B. Godfrey
Eugene Fiske
Godfrey
William Beaumont Hospital
el Paso
Fiske
C. H. Douthitt
John C. Mitchell
Silver City
Few British Left Behind in Flanders
A British sergeant returning from Flanders reports very few British troops remaining in Dunkirk on departure. He described nighttime fires brightening the scene and German bombers avoiding Dunkirk while shelling troops on the beach and rescue ships. He recounted a German pilot failing to sink a 20-man rowboat then firing tracer bullets and oil to set it ablaze. The informant said his unit withdrew via Armentieres.
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England
Flanders
Dunkerque
Armentieres
Farm Prices Cut Into Farm Incomes
Washington reports farmers face shrinking foreign markets and lower prices for crops as war clouds loom. June cash income forecast at 600 million dollars matches prior years, while winter wheat, cotton, and dairy sectors show mixed prospects and ongoing demand shifts.
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