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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

2

War Roundup Reports German and Allies Trade Blows Across Europe

A sweeping war roundup cites German success delaying Allied shipping losses and notes British, French, and Allied countermeasures including diverted escorts. It details moves in southeast Europe with Romanian and Bulgarian tensions, rumors of abdication in Romania, and German bombings affecting Britain. It ends with De Gaulle appointing Muselier to lead free French naval forces.

France Britain Welive Lencen Bri Europe Balkan Rumaels Germany Felgary Bulgaria Lone BBC Lender Huorars Rumania Guin Rabis Buco Euselash Brasov Almmadi Rumani Emania Wan London Muselier

Prisoners of 29 Spanish Taken After Surf Rescue Mishap

The crew recounted a perilous voyage saving 29 Spanish prisoners from a shattered vessel. They faced heavy surf, recovered the boat, and delivered the captives to the Harvard, with a receipt signed by W. R. Hearst. The incident occurred amid broader wartime activity including air raids and naval engagements.

Blue Afal Harvard Catjin W. R. Hearst

Germans Bomb Wick and Bristol Harbor in Reconnaissance Raid

German air units raid Wick Scotland and Bristol channel harbor facilities with fires and explosions. British coast guard ship attacked off Torquay. Guernsey and Jersey islands reported occupied by allied forces. Two German recon planes shot down two British Bristol-Be hinheim fighters.

Berlin Wick High Command Bristol Canal Channel Guernsey Jersey Chaanel Torquay Scotland Kiel

Weather and temperatures across cities with rainfall and tides

A dense weather table lists temperatures high and low for many U.S. and border cities, with humidity, rainfall totals, and tides. It notes July mean humidity, accumulated rainfall since January 1, and monthly rainfall, plus sunrise and sunset times for several days. It includes a tourist weather section and city-by-city conditions such as clear or overcast skies.

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Prophetic forecast on world power splits by Hart

Dr Albert Bushnell Hart, Harvard government professor emeritus, foresees two powers dividing the world. He predicted events from 1925 onward including a unified Western Europe under Germany, Russian expansion into Central Asia, and potential German influence in the Western Hemisphere within five years possibly via Mexico. He warned of Hitler turning against Mussolini and cited German dominance in Europe.

Balin Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard Russia Central Asia Indie Hitler Western Hemisphere

Roads Open After Flood in Texas Mood Areas

Texas state highway department reports open routes including State Highway 1 from Bastrop to Palacios and U S Highway 90 from Columbus to San Antonio. The San Antonio Houston corridor is open with a detour Columbus to Eagle Lake. Some bridges and routes remain closed or expected to close later, including U S 80 Columbus to Eagle Lake and U S 59 near Victoria and Ganada region.

Austin Texas State Highway Department Bastrop Urough LaGrange Columbus el Campo Palacios Schulenberg San Antonio Schhulenberg Hallettsville Perry State Gondales Binchheim U. S Ben and Ganada Jackson County Edna East UJ. B. 59 Wharton U.S. 59 Victoria Guadalupe River

Oklahoma City Hit By Heavy Night Storm

A severe wind and rainstorm battered Oklahoma City late last night, damaging windows, flooding downtown stores, and injuring several. A 23 year old, Janus Stokes, suffered a fractured leg and severe scalp wounds when a brick building collapsed after lightning. Police and fire crews stood by as flooding and downed trees disrupted areas north of the city.

Oklahoma City Janus Stokes Capito HU Crystal Beach Park

U S Flier Offers Canada Aid

Clyde Pangborn, a United States aviator who circled the world in 1932, offers his services to the Canadian government. He states there may be a way his knowledge could assist Canada amid ongoing aviation efforts.

Oytawa Daly Clyde Pangborn United States Canadien

Flood Waters Recede In Southwest Arkansas Texansakar Flood Relief Update

About a hundred residents returned home as flash floods from near-cloudbursts and rains began to recede in southwest Arkansas. Normal rail and highway traffic was restored. Pacific and Cotton Belt trains ran after temporary repairs. Texarkana logged nine inches of rain in 12 hours, with widespread crop damage and lingering washouts. Pangborn, a Washington native, noted as a test pilot and industry consultant traveled to the area yesterday.

Texarkana Ark Elversl Arkansas Migscuri Pacific Cotton Belt Pangborn Washington United States England

Marshal Resigns From U S Court in China

Gordon Campbell, who has served as United States marshal attached to the U S court for China for the past two years, submitted his resignation today at Sharghal. He will be succeeded by interim arrangements pending actions.

Sharghal Gordon Campbell United States Mnarshal United States Court For China

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