French losses estimated as 1,500,000 in final weeks
Taylor Henry reports from Spain on French casualties and collapse additions. He notes France faced severe equipment and manpower shortages, German air superiority, and a blitzkrieg that overran large areas. He cites figures and remarks from French officials and observers on the war’s turning point.
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Mineola
Tex
West Point
Associated Press
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Spain
Germany
Adolf Hitler
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France
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Weygind
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Belgium
London
Wales
Corap
Hinth
Townsend Plans New Party At St Louis Convention
Dr Francis E Townsend founded a Townsend club in St Louis as thousands attend the Muth na Yona convention. He warned a third party will form if Republicans and Democrats fail to enact his 2 percent loss income tax proposal, promising both parties a chance to act or face rejection. The St Louis gathering was billed as the largest convention the organization has held.
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ST. Louis
Jay 1
INL
Isbor
Francis E. Townsend
Townawad Club
Pension Plan Advocate
Townsend
Clay Courts to Charge Admission at Highland Park Courts
Park Commissioner Henry Hein announced new clay courts at Highland Park and will begin charging admission for the first time. He noted top city players live in Wie section and would pay a small fee to use clay courts. Repair work will start after rain at Collins Gardens center and West End negro community center.
Area Recruit Record Sets Five Week Enlistment Peak
In Fort Sam Houston area 1100 men enlisted last week, a 22 year high, while the two month quota stands at 1012. Army officials expect continued strong recruiting with Oklahoma City district posting a 71 man one day record, surpassing Fort Sill's 64.
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Eighth Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Oklahoma City
Fort Biles
Ark
Deportation Train Leaves San Antonio for West Coast and Border
A three car deportation train under E. M. Hille of the immigration service departed San Antonio Monday. Seventeen aliens were taken to Laredo with fifty aboard the coastbound car and more to be picked up en route. The train traveled from the east and stopped at Cincinnati St. Louis and Dallas, gathering detainees from various points.
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San Antonio
E. M. Hille
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Washington, D. C
West Coast
Laredo
Cata
Raat
Cincintat
St. Louis
Dalles
Auditing of City Accounts Begins
Preliminary audit work on the city of San Antonio started Monday after a contract was awarded. The effort involves an eight thousand dollar cost and a corps of auditors to review city finances amid limited liaison with the local headquarters. General staff officials indicated the process could take three to four months to complete.
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San Antonio
Will Irwin
Gemmaire
Chumney Company
Siday
Will Army
Hig General Staff
Irwin
T. N. Tucker
Tucker
Road to Financial Independence for Home Buyers
A classified notice extols owning a home over renting, urging buyers to follow the real estate ads to find affordable options. It claims owning a home can fit within small monthly payments and promotes shopping within local classifieds to locate desired properties.
City considers act to curb phonograph record noise
The city attorney contemplates an amendment to expand disturbing the peace statute to outlaw playing phonograph records on premises without owner permission. The plan targets Jehovah's Witness door-to-door activity by carrying portable machines. Dan Catching of Highway 66 South faces a disturbing the peace complaint in Cortigan's court but may not be charged under current laws.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Dan Catching
Highway 66 South
Justice of the Peace Bar
Cortigan’s Court
Catching
Corps Area Fills Its CMTC Quota
Corps Area reports CMTC quotas filled for the camps to begin July 9, with over subscription noted by Col Ralph H Durkee. Texas preliminary medical exams and vaccinations largely complete. Government pays camp expenses and transport. Camp Bulls expects 3850 youths. other camps include Port Bliss and Port Bill in Hi Paso with military training and civics studies expected.
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Highth Corps
Ralph H. Durkee
Adda
Secretary of War For
Camp Bulls
Port B11
Okla
Port Bliss
Hi Paso
Willkie Counters Charges of Fees Amid Campaign Tour
Willkie addresses Coffeyville observers amid charges of campaign fees. He reiterates desire to lead the Democratic ticket contrasts with New Deal foes. He praises Dewey as a strong loser, plans to meet district attorney support, and aims to discuss the Republican platform in Elwood Indiana.
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Walter Kiernan
International News Service
Braft
NEW Oean
Thomas E. “Dewey
Dewey
Me Allatt
New York
Willkie
Philadelphia
Willide
Commonwealth Adn Southern Corporation
Chase National Bank
Elwood
Ind
Guards May Be Noble Next Week
San Antonio recruiting officer Col H L Landers said the first home defense guard meeting will be held next week. Over 200 volunteers enlisted from business and professional ranks and department store workers are urged to join. Executives from department stores have applied, including A B Frank Company staff. Firemen led by Howard Dickins also enlisted, six in number, over the weekend. Applicants currently furnish own arms and uniforms. uniforms may be required if activated. Landers says several company commanders will be named. Elizabeth Watson, probation office clerk from Port Smith Ark, visited San Antonio for vacation with her brother Robert Watson of the Medical Corps at Fort Houston.
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Home Defense Guards
H. L. Landers
San Antonio Corps
TOLN
A. B Frank. Company
John 3. Alien
Samuel W. Batters
Frank G. Atwater
Walter G. Lagerquist
Landers
Howard Dickens
Colonel Landers
Eizabeth Watson
Federal Probation Office
Port Smith
Ark
Shelly
San Antonio
Robert Watson
Mefilcal Corpo
Fork Sim Houston
Union Leader Warns City After Bargaining Clash
Virgil Wolfenberge of a local truck drivers union met Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown at city hall to discuss settling wage scale differences with the city. He had threatened a strike to restore pre Maverick administration wage levels and challenged the mayor’s stance against collective bargaining by city workers.
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Virgil Wolfenberge
Floyd McGown
Wolfenberge
Maverick
Maury Maverick
Door Mutilated in Burglary Try
L. J. Mendel at 2049 Denver house oard and Wormser Cleaners and Dyers at 1314 McCullough avenue reported burglaries Monday. The front door nob and plate were removed and interior lock burned with highly inflammable aid. entry blocked. A second attempt at Freddin's Grocery and Market, 194 Burleson street, involved a punched front screen door and a broken window smaller hole.
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L. J. Mendel
Denver House
Oard
Wormser Cleaners and Dyers
McCullough Avenue
Freddin's Grocery and Market
Burlescm Street
Wedding record set in June in Bexar County
Bexar County records show a June spike in marriages with 473 licenses issued, 100 more than June 1939. Clerk Silva Wernette notes the six month total for 1940 at 2018 versus 1746 in 1939, attributing the rise to more cadets in the area. Additional items mention a swing accident in San Pedro Park injuring Rosemary Sohs, 1 month, hospitalized after a fall.
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Bexar
Silva Wernette
Wernette
San Pedro Park
Rosemary Sohs
East
Dewey Place
Robert HB
Green “Hospital
Roosevelt faces key decision on third term in 15 days
Washington July 1 Roose velt must declare whether he will seek a third term in fifteen days. Foreign policy tests cabinet appointments opposition and a rising third party threaten. A Democratic convention at Chicago will likely nominate him on the first ballot. He plans a Hyde Park July 4 weekend visit with a "good story" developing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chicase
Hyde Park
White House
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