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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
2
A German radio broadcast from Geneva claimed the Belgian government has established residence at Vichy France. The report follows recent Allied and German moves in the war theater.
The Trinity flood worsened to dangerous levels on Thursday while overall flood conditions eased in Central and Southeast Texas. The death toll stood at 22 with lowland residents moving livestock and furnishings as streams rose above flood stage. A. H. Henley, 52, bridge foreman, and Juan Benquer, 28, a ranch hand, were reported drowned nearby.
A columnist argues for universal military training in schools as essential to national defense, citing George Washington and Swiss examples. The piece extols soldier citizens, three months of service in year one, two weeks annual reserve, and a strong air force guided by General Mitchell. It frames preparedness as peaceful protection and urges government-backed, education-integrated military instruction.
London reports British summation of German casualties since May 10 near 400000 amid westward push toward the Low Countries and France. On May 3 German high command cited 156492 total since May 10. Private estimates place French dead wounded and missing around 1500000 in the last month of fighting.
Bucharest reports ordered expulsion of most British oil workers in Romania within 24 hours due to fears of invasion by Germany or Russia. Initial notices included all oil crew but later clarified only men were affected. American officials said no American men were among those expelled.
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