Greatest air battle of the war hammers Britain
London reports Germany lost at least 60 planes in yesterday’s mass raids on British shores and ships. British losses include 16 planes, with several pilots missing now safe. German claims of sunk vessels are disputed by an authoritative source. Casualties were light overall, with several injuries and one fatal. A wartime leaflet urged residents to stay indoors as raids continued.
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Germany
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Britain
Infantry to Add Combat Aircraft Fort Knox Plan
Fort Knox officers forecast adding combat aircraft to infantry and artillery to increase striking power for a mechanized corps. The 18,000-man 4000-veliile armored corps would receive aerial support and overhead protection with fighter and dive bomber units, possibly quartered near Cousvilley and training bases.
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U.S. Court Rules in Range School Case
Federal Judge R J McMillan ruled Range independent school district Priday failed to levy enough taxes to cover interest and principal on a $97000 bond issue. Dunne Israel Co of Kansas filed suit alleging understated valuations and insufficient sinking fund, with court denying several claims.
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Purintiff
Mexico Senate drafts compulsory military service bill
A Mexico City draft bill proposes reinstating compulsory military service for Mexicans living abroad. The measure, already approved by deputies, allows postponement for all Mexicans abroad and includes a temporary exemption for certain students.
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Ehiwuber of Deputies
Thye Chamber of Epsuties
FDR Po.er, But Wiser Man
President Roosevelt says he is a poorer but wiser man after 12 years in public office. He comments on Wendell Willkie proposal for detailed asset filings, smiling that he was poorer when he went to Albany as New York governor in 1928.
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Wendell Willkie
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German air offensive claims heavy losses over English Channel
German high command reported 40 British planes shot down in heavy air battles near the Isle of Wight and Dover. They said 12 British barrage balloons were destroyed, and several Spitfires were among British planes lost. The communique also claimed German bombers attacked Liverpool Bristol and southern England facilities and anti aircraft sites.
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English Channel
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Germany
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Bristol
Wardromes
England
Princess of Italy Births a Son Named in May
ROMER August 2 A son was born in May to Princess Maris youngest daughter of Rin vit toro Emanuele who was attached to Prince Louis of Bourbon Parna in January 1949.
Agile Thief Leaps Over Sleepers
Celestine R. Hernandez of North Gomial Street reported a theft to police after an intruder stole a phonograph from her purse while her five children slept nearby. The incident occurred Friday morning as the family kept watch over the sleeping area.
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Celestine R. Hernande
Gomial Street
Poli Pritney
Texans Cautioned on Pasture Fires
In Austin officials warn farmers about the high risk of pasture fires and urge preventive steps. The advisory stresses clearing debris, managing equipment sparks, and maintaining ready fire suppression measures to protect livestock and cropland.
Heavy French Air Losses Revealed
In Vichy a report in Le Petit Partout states French air losses rose by 29 percent during 46 days of the German western offensive. The piece highlights American Curtiss pursuit planes aiding French pilots and notes German fighters avoiding confrontations, with French crews focusing on safety and recovery of material amid the conflict.
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France
le Peat Partie
Piper
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