British Invasion Move Bans Overseas Traffic
London watchers report a wide ranging travel ban with only urgent business exceptions and indefinite duration aimed at preventing information leakage before a potential invasion. Berlin and Madrid broadcasts claim German preparations for a major assault with divisions arrayed in Norway Finland the Balkans Russia Italy and along the Atlantic coast while Allied air attacks erode countering strength. Canadian commander in chief Grever says the army is ready to repay Dieppe debt as German troops guard the Atlantic coast and prepare for a possible second front.
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Britain
Home Office
Eire
Berlin
Atlantic
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Luftwaffe
England
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Dieppe
Madrid
Norway
Finland
Balkans
Russia
Italy
Mediterranean
Allantic Wall
France
Germany
Europe
Callaghan Starts Employing Vets for City Jobs
City Tax Commissioner Alfred Callaghan announces a policy to hire honorably discharged ex soldiers whenever possible. James Wright, 23, of 207 Tipton Street, hired Tuesday as assistant cashier at about 175 per month, replacing H V Palmer who resigned due to filings.
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Alfred Callaghan
James 8. Wright
Tipton Street
Wright
H. V. Palmer
Border Patrolman Dies After Chase Near Rio Grande
Harlingen dispatch reports Border Patrolman Wil l Garvis F. Harrell, 37, died of a heart attack suffered while pursuing a suspected enemy alien near the Rio Grande. Harrell, a discharged marine veteran, had recently arrived from Ayatn. The suspect was apprehended and jailed here.
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Harlingen
Will Garvis F. Harrell
U. S. Immigration Service
Border
Move Against Underground Germans Isolate Denmark
Stockholm reports Werner Best said Germans move swiftly against Danish saboteurs and undergrounds to isolate Denmark from Sweden. Denmark cut off by rail and ferry bans, telephones shut, and Copenhagen communication with Stockholm limited as authorities vow swift action with no mercy for saboteurs.
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Stockholm
Hitler
Werner Best
Sweden
Best
Germany
Laboteurs
Copenhagen
Aftonbladet
Helsinki
Malmo
iReneral Consid
Thousands Dead and Homeless as Floods Ravage Midwest
Massive floods sweep six Midwestern states leaving about ten people dead and thousands homeless. Rivers rise across Illinois Mississippi Arkansas Indiana Iowa Kansas Missouri Michigan towns face evacuations as 5000 reserve troops and prisoners aid flood efforts.
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Salisbury
Illinois
Mississippi
Kansas
Wichita
Kan
St. Louis
Cairo
Henry Hein Celebrates 56th Birthday in San Antonio
Park Commissioner Henry Hein marks his fifty sixth birthday recalling arriving from Comfort at eighteen and taking a first job with Ed Steves Lumber Company for 85 dollars monthly. Mayor Mauermann sent him cigars and birthday congrats.
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Henry Hein
San Antonio
Funeral set for shooting victim Wick Kapsmales Jr
Funeral services are scheduled for Wick Kapsmales Jr. 16, of 506 Donaldson, who died Sunday from a pistol wound after being shot in a North Flores Street tavern. The service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Riebe chapel with rites at the Greek Orthodox church, followed by interment at Mission Burial Park. A 22-year-old man, who said he was drunk when the shot was fired, is in custody. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kapsmales.
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Wick Kape
Donaldson
Mue
Potas
Riebe
Mis
Sion Buriad Park
Kapsimales
North Flores Street
Nick Kapsmales
Baby Acid Victim Dies Triggers New York Action
A 10 day old infant died at Lawrence and Memorial hospitals amid an ongoing boric acid mixup that has claimed five lives. New York Hospital Commissioner Bermecker ordered all municipal pharmacists to color boric acid bright pink using ameatrice to prevent further errors. Louis Samuels, head pharmacist for city hospitals, directed the destruction of stock to ensure safe formulas. Eight babies improved and are out of danger. the others had been fed boric acid instead of dextrose.
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INS
New London
Bermecker
Louis Samuels
Lawrence and Memorial Association
Brien Alan Harvey
Richard C. Harvey
Coast Guard
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