Hundreds of German Planes Strike Britain Amid Air Attacks
British and German air forces clashed as hundreds of German aircraft raided southeast England and coastal towns. The fight featured high altitude dogfights over Cherbourg and the Channel, while RAF pilots claimed several German losses andBritish claims of ships sunk. Reports also noted a mysterious explosion in Northern Ireland and the torpedoing of the Egyptian liner Mohamed Ali Al Kebir with 120 dead.
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French Complete Demobilization In Final Phase
Vichy France announces demobilization of the French army will be completed by Wednesday. About five million men mobilized during the war were involved, with roughly two million captured by Germans and only a small portion released so far. After demobilization, enough troops will stay to maintain public order and guard vital points such as the coast.
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World War II Air Battles Over England and British Response
Wartime reports describe massive air raids as German forces claim many ships and bases attacked along the English coast while British and Allied air forces counter raids over German-occupied Europe. Both sides report losses and escalating air combat across channel fronts. The conflict widens with Italian and Greek tensions affecting allied movements and regional bombings.
Reich claims raid devastates Britain as German air force gains
Berlin reports a furious Sunday battle along England’s south coast with heavy losses on both sides. Germany claims 21 planes missing, a massed Portland harbor dive bomb attack, and a submarine sink of the Oprey Grange. Funk branded Britain’s blockade a total failure and warned of continued pressure.
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Japs Silent on Indo China Drive Reports and Checks
In Shanghai on August 11, a Japanese military spokesman declined to deny reports that Japan plans to move troops through French Indochina into Yunnan Province. Election workers in China set to receive checks for July 27 primaries, as Will A Morriss Jr., Berar County Democratic executive chair, announced.
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Vote Machine Hearing Switches ballot process
A petition seeks to halt a contract for renting and packing 300 voting machines. Justice changes occur as Judge Howard P. Green presides in Cuero with Judge Everett F. Johnson vacating. Intervenors led by Taxpayers Teague ask to deny the injunction while politically timed August 24 primary preparations unfold.
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P. G. Oppenheimer
Aly
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Ailton Friedrich
Theo M. Plummer
Tamar Seellgren
Jack Ball
Hatley
Former Romanian aide given five year term
Berlin Aug 12 German wireless reports a Bucharest dispatch says Alexander Gregorian the former press attache of the Rumanian legation in Rome has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for high treason He has not been apprehended Gregorian was accused of transmitting reports of his legation to noncompetent addressees.
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Four Injured in Crash on San Antonio Avenue
Four persons were injured Monday when two cars collided at the intersection of San Antonio Avenue and Donalds Avenue. Injured include Al Warner Jr and others listed with last names Warner, Bandera Road area residents. Drivers identified as Mrs A W Warner and Mr D Warvatl.
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Mischief and Firelight In A Parisian Morning Fever
In a chaotic scene at Madame Pincee's Parisian home, Willie and Genie ignite a powder mishap and a makeshift ship in a globe, causing a kitchen fire that injures a cook. After a burst of accidents, firefighters extinguish the blaze, guests are affected, and the families relocate to the Champs Elysees.
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Hotel Balcony Calamity Involves Two Boys And A Chasse Pot
A Paris hotel drawing room tale ends with a prank gone wrong. Willie and Genle test a blank cartridge ramrod, the ceiling collapses, and the concierge frees the plaster Cupid figures amid chaos. The families must pay, and Willis later leaves France after a minor scandal.
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Woodlawn Lake baseball injury and accidental poisoning
A spike injury to Bla left hand in a Woodlawn Lake baseball game sent James Mitchell, 21, of 41% Lavern Street, to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment on Monday. Lint Mae Ivy, 15, of 342 Regent Street, was reported in serious condition after accidentally drinking lye at the hospital.
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Noted Frenchman Dies in Air Fight
VICHY France Aug 13 07 Wauries Arnoux celebrated French airman was reported to have died in aerial combat against Germany Armour World War pilot referred to as the first man Co f At more than 60 kilometers six miles four hour STABLET IS HONOREN Universal City Codf Kathryn Adams Midwestern minister s daughter and recent film discovery invited to make a personal appearance in her home town St Paul Ming along with the first showing of Argentine Nights Universal musical in which she featured
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Fear in Flooded Owlands Spreads Despair and Loss
Governor Jones surveys flood regions as southwest Eugine lands inundated by heavy rains from a tropical storm. An estimated 10 persons marooned, millions in crop damages expected, 75,000 head of cattle and horses at risk. Refugees move toward Lafayette as Crowley and Gueydan evacuated. health crews rush to attacked areas amid water contamination.
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German Calls Big Air Fight Chase
Berlin reports a dramatic air battle from Portland to Dover. Air Force Officer Hano Theodor Wagner describes six Spitfires attempting to rise, six shot down, and later attacks failing as chasers engaged. He claims Britons were defeated, notes a Red Cross plane shot and a Blenheim crew needing amputation.
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