Stalin assumes supreme command of Red Army as invasion worsens
Moscow reports Premier Stalin took direct control of the Red Army amid a German advance. Soviet communiques describe heavy fighting along a broad front from the Arctic to the Black Sea with ground losses and strong Soviet counterattacks near Minsk, Bobruisk, and Murmansk. The front line remains fluid as German forces push toward key targets, while alerts ring across Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
INS
Josof Stalin
Red Army
U.S. S.R
Stalin
Bobvalak
Minsk
Carpathians
Fiesca
Itsmali
Arctic
Black Sea
Dyins Gatun
Leabigrad
Bobruisk
Bovigt
Trikks Md
Bobensk
Mehring
Rowas Poland
Lony
Bobrulsk
Minsk-to-Mostow
Dower
Great
Ukraine
Eamer Hhad
Redaly
Bretle
Murmanst
Murmansk
Arctic Circle
Dvinak
Latsk
Bokrulsk
White Risin
Mink
Tuck
Lwyow
Carpathian
French Attack Fort Besiegers Near Palmyra
Beir ut Lebanon July 4 French garrison at Palmyra base reportedly counter attacked to repel British forces. French heavy bombers hammered near the city as craft reported loots and observers noted British De AUSS columns near Povehviden in Palmyra area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Palmyra
Rural Officers Subpoenaed for Grand Jury Hearing
Rural justices of the peace and constables were subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury at 2 30 a m Wednesday in a closed session to present their side of the story Juror foreman Todd said the hearing aims to expose progress in a county house cleaning initiative Justice of the Peace Garaghty was recalled and asked to reappear while others were not included The grand jury will not take written recommendations but will pursue already made suggestions including redistricting of precincts A county commissioners court hearing on redistricting is set for July 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Trev
James M. Todd
Todd
Toddesid
County Commissioners Court
Justices of the Peace
Bat Corrigan
Frank Vaughn
Os. M. Meeks
Garaghty
Justice of the Peace
John E. Garaghty
Los Angeles Heights
Thesday
Beer
Geraghty
Mr. Todd
Grand Jury
Surecincts
Ie County Commissioners Court
Million Claimed for Robin Moor Sinking
The United States will demand more than 1,000,000 dollars in compensation for the sinking of the American freighter Robin Moor. The claim covers vessel value, passengers, crew, and American-owned cargo, with the act labeled piracy by President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Robin Moor
Adriatic
Stady
Roosevelt
Imm
Congress
Bineetos
Destroyers Sink by Axis Off Bardia and Dibra
Rome reports two British destroyers sunk one off Bardia Siiva and another in the eastern Mediterranean while a third destroyer was seriously damaged after an air attack near Bardia. The communique notes ongoing combats in the Dibra Tabor area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bardia
Siiva
Mediterranean
Dibra Tabor
Ethiopia
Finland mops up red parachutists in coast bombardment
An official Finnish report claims Russian parachute troops dropped in Finland in recent days were rendered harmless. The same release says Russian attacks have diminished. Lovisa on the coast, 60 miles east of Belstivki, was bombed this morning with no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinel
Finland
Alt
Lovisa
Belstivki
Dawige
Weather Forecast For San Antonio Promises Warm Week
Weather man J Hunry Jarbee advised staying in air conditioned rooms as San Antonio faced a warm week with a southeast breeze. Tuesday's high was around 83, with a forecast of 76 by Wednesday and a low near 77 Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hunry Jarbee
San Anlanto
Williamson Takes Over House Post in Texas
Williamson of San Antonio, a former Texas senator and representative, took the oath to serve again in the Texas House. He succeeds PB L. Anderson of San Antonio, who resigned to become fire and pay commissioner after the adjournment of the general session. Willie Hobbsor quipped about arriving in time to say hello and goodbye as the session adjourned amid war talk for Thursday.
Incomplete World War II Era Dispatches From Europe
Fragmented wartime brief reports from Stockholm and London note the death of a diplomat in Britain, with references to estonian and russian figures and a new party formation. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the items cover a death and political developments with named places and officials.
Anti-Strike Law Bills Returned In Texas Case
Grand jury returns indictments charging threatening violence to stop a militia from working during a strike. One person faces two indictments while a unit indictment accuses two defendants jointly. Another defendant is charged with unlawfully preventing work and conspiracy to deter lawful vocation. Several arrests occurred amid the strike as authorities pursue follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal District Court
Erand Mey
Tressay
Dante
Contenta
Uso
Slelke
Sd Pvledvich
Jou
Yoratlan
Nazis Claim Red Units Fleeing Toward Moscow and Leningrad
Nazi high command reports German forces sweeping toward Leningrad Moscow and the Ukraine have crossed the Dvina and are pushing fleeing Soviet units around Livov. Berlin says panzer columns now near Minsk and Smolensk with heavy air support, aiming for Moscow, while claiming the Red Army is being dismembered. Napoleon’s historic route is cited as a near comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Leningrad
Moscow
Ukraine
Dvina
Livov
High Command
Fuehter
Minsk
Nansk
Saia
Berezina River
Waa
Bobrulsk
Germany
Dyinsk
Latvia
Red Arty
Poland
Low Countries
France
Capiisl
White Russia
Smolensk
Napoleon
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with light to moderate southeast winds. Highs near 98 Wednesday afternoon, Tuesday high around 95, and Tuesday low near 77. Northwest Texas coast shows scattered showers Tuesday night into Wednesday with general to fresh south winds. West Texas reports considerable cloudiness with showers Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, temperatures little changed. Extended outlook for New Mexico and Rio Grande Valley indicates current showers with locally heavy precipitation and normal temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Ana
New Mexico
Res
Odst
Rio Grande Vadley
Spies to Face Quick Action in U S Indictments
New York July 1 A government move for swift indictments follows the seizure of seven self described spies and additional suspects in a span of days. U S Attorney Harold M Kennedy began presenting evidence before a federal grand jury in Brooklyn as indictments loom for the accused. The group includes one woman and several crew members from ships like the Moore-McCormack line. Bond set at 25000 dollars for each, with more suspects in federal custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Harold M. Kenynedy
Brooklyn
U. 38
Mart
Muore- McCormack
Uruguay
Velnvleh Crausing
Moore-McCormack
Argentina
Santos
Harpswell Maine Tragedy as Boat Sinks with 38 Feared Lost
Rescue teams in Harpswell Maine searched fog bound Lower Casco Bay for 38 passengers from Rumford and nearby towns after the cabin cruiser Don sank in rough seas returning from Monhegan Island. Bodies found include women Elizabeth Howard Ruth Hemingway Bessie Strople Anup Ginaux and Avenue Sheffield. Wreckage and reports suggest an explosion aboard the heavily laden vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpswell
Maine
Eliege
Plense
Doi
Casea Bay
Rumford
Michegan
Atlantic
Orr
Islland
Earl, Decker
Carlton Smith
Asiore
Elizabeth Howard
Crist
Miss Howard
Ruth Hemingway
Runford Hou
Bessie Strople
Ruyford
Anup Ginau
Governor ODaniels narrow Texas Senate victory leading Johnson
Governor W Lee O Daniel surged to a 379 vote lead over Lyndon Johnson in Texas senatorial race as 200 300 ballots remained. Bureau counts showed 250 of 254 counties reported with O Daniel at 174550 to Johnson 173 S11 Main and others trailing. The result prompted a canvass by state election board and noted O Daniel celebrated his 24th wedding anniversary at the Governor's Mansion as returns continued to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
W. Lee O'Daniel
United States
Texas
Desi
Lyndon Johnson
Texas Election Bureau
Victoria
Comanche
Rath
Bureau
O'Pantel
Johnson
Gerald Main
O'Doniel
Austin
Pat
Mike
Molly
O'Daniel
Judson
Inquiry Continues On Naval Court Sinking Matter
PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire a naval court of inquiry met today to review evidence on the sinking of the sate mate leaving 33 lost on June 20. The session was brief and showed no sign of lasting long with witnesses behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. Hy
Naval Court of Inquiry
Wined Dows
Soviet materials to Russia flagged by Welles
Secretary of State Sumner Welles disclosed that the United States had received a Soviet request for military materials. Welles said Soviet ambassador Constantine Gavronsky conferred on orders for items to aid Russia in its defense against Germany, with details still awaiting government review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sumner Welles
Unites States
Welles
Constantine Gamanssky
Russia
Ceremany
Raia
Govert
Welles Ganithe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stockholm
Sweden
Fatiler
Repiivenk
Young
Ruslan
London
Pord Paryomen
Ioor
Stafford Enso
Estonia
Riga
Ovipps
Wsia
U.S
Willy Stein
Vienna
Elsie Weysten
Okt
Stenopropher
Eveh Wochs
Weederleck Duquesne
Rena Mezenen
Pan-American Airways
Axel
Wheelee-Bill
Tussi
Richard Lichenthal
Garmaty
Falls
Paul A. W. Schoty
Alenrich Carl Ethers
U. S. Manhattan
Martwly Klele
Carl Keuper
Lea Waaten
Mins Avene
Sheffield
Bampior
Brunswick Feral Home
Grate Bey
Sean
Bob Johnson
Bareau
Rex Sulh
Stion
Pureau
Stromng
Morris Sheppard
Johnson Lad & Love
Ap. Bi
Amr
Aussia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!