Budget cuts defeated by council override of mayor
City council defeated Mayor Quin's budget plan, adopting a $4,794,450 budget about $125,000 more than Quin proposed. The 3 to 2 vote shifted funds to police, fire, and pension accounts, with Anderson Steller and Davis steering key amendments and parking meter funds redirected to pensions.
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Quin
Maury Maverick Admnistration
T Mwayor
Anderson
Wan
Steller
Paviaba
Oright
Anderson Ord
Navy seeks funds to expand shipbuilding program
Washington reports the Navy asked Congress to approve a new shipbuilding budget and provide 4686 ofin. funding. Acting Secretary Forrestal said the request would supplement the $400,000 previously authorized for shipbuilding facilities and enable up to $300,000,000 for naval and private establishments, plus $160,000,000 for repair facilities.
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Nay
Navy
Congress
Jantes
Forrestal
German claims of breaking Stalin Line and Soviet advances
German agency reports that the Stalin line along western Russia may have been breached and Cernautt in Bucovina captured. Berlin hinted at a possible large battle as German Romanian forces press gains in Bucovina and Bessarabia, while Soviet forces reportedly retreat toward the Dnestr frontier.
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Bucovina
Black Sex
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Mitterst Jessions
Berlin
Com- Iend
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Rumania
Red Army
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Tives
Carpathians
Bucoviaa
Russky Proper
Dnestr River
German Retreats Advance Across Soviet Lines
German forces push toward the Dnieper and east of Layov as Rostov weather notes record highs, while Soviet units retreat north of Minsk and in Galicia. A German radio broadcast claims the Stalin line is pierced, with Red army rear guards crushed and defenses 75 miles deep.
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Red Army
Russia
Stath
Lutter Front
Galicia
Seret
Layow
J. i. Jartioe
Ukraine
Pinsk
Mercury
Dnepr
Hania
New York
CBS
Friance
Magillot
Robbery at Summers Drug Store Netted 792000
Knobbookera entered through the roof and cracked the safe at Summers Drug Store No. 4 Broad way during the night, taking 792000 in cash checks and stamps. Assistant manager R I Youngblood found the break Monday. A hole in the tool was cut to gain entry. Fingerprints were found.
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Summers Drug
Broadway
R. I. Youngblood
Alamo Heights
Albert Barr
Greyhound Busines
R.ALF Post Gets 35 U.S. Observers
London reports that thirty five United States observers will be stationed at a British Royal Air Force station, the largest contingent of observers cited by Britain. The detail and full context remain to be confirmed by later sources.
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R.alf. Post
U.S
London
United States
R.A. F. Stilion
Britain
Lenes
Troops Reprimanded After Memphis Welcome Parade
MEMPHIS Tenn July 7 Soldiers returning from the Tennessee War observed a noisy reception as a group of about 120 girls in shorts cheered and whistled prompting Major General Lear to call a halt. Army officials said the conduct violated discipline and ordered the convoy refueled and sent back toward Camp Robinson Arkansas. Further disciplinary action was anticipated for the officers and troops.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bavorat
Camp Robinson
Ark
Maul
Hen Lear
Lear
Robinson
Arice
Rescued in Rapids Accident on Excursion Steamer
221 passengers were brought ashore by motor launches after the Rapids Prince grounded at Lachine Rapids. They had been aboard overnight following the incident while the vessel lay stranded.
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Laghing
Was
Lachine Rapids
Bulgaria Buys Eight Italian Warships for Black Sea
Ankara reports circulated that Bulgaria purchased eight Italian destroyers for use in the Black Sea. Delayed news from July 6 notes the item as circulated.
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Ankara
Turkey
Hera
Black Sea
Weather Outlook With Variable Winds and Warm Temperatures
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions Monday night with Tuesday partly cloudy and light to variable southerly winds. East Texas should see a high near 70 and a low around 22, while Tuesday peaks around 88 with similar cooling. West Texas mixed with partly cloudy skies may include scattered afternoon and evening showers, thunder storms Monday night and Tuesday, and mild temperature shifts.
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Veinlt
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West
Texas
Navy occupies Iceland under wartime accord
President Tonsevelt informed Congress that the American navy has occupied Iceland. The action followed agreements with Britain and the Icelandic Independent local government. Previously ruled from Denmark, Iceland proclaimed independence after Germany invaded Denmark.
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Denmark
Germany
Train Arrives On Schedule Despite Dranks Incident
Managua Nicaragua train Carltono Managua arrived on time last night amid inquiries about the day. Crew explains six dranks were asleep on the track and were to be removed, with authorities noting no serious injuries.
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Managua
Nivaragua
Michael Inspects Romanian Lines In Front of Moscow
London reports a Reuters dispatch stating King Michael of Romania inspected the Romanian Russian fighting front yesterday from Bucharest sources. The note describes the ruler’s quick tour and emphasizes ongoing hostilities along the line.
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Reuters
Bucharest
Michaer
Rumania
War Bulletins From The Front Lines And Moscow
War bulletins report voluntary removal of children from Moscow amid no compulsion. German forces advance near Leningrad after securing southern districts. Berlin dispatch claims Germany seized nearly all territory Russia has held since 1930. Minsk described as a shell of a city. German agency reports Russian women forced to help defend the Stalin line.
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Berlin
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Offical
Salt Today
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Stalin Line
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A. Lozevsky
Coormany
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Logovsky
Nazis Find Rebel Reds Slaughtered
In southern Poland city of Lwow mass funerals are described by Alvin J. Stainkopf, AP correspondent on the Berlin staff, touring the German Russian front as a guest of the German high command. The dispatch covers casualties and the brutal impact of the conflict in central Europe as World War II rages.
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Lwow
Alvin J. Stainkopf
Associated Press
Central Europe
Berlin
Mass funerals mark Polish city under German rule
In Lwow, July 7, a grim day as funerals swept the city after Russian withdrawal. Many civilians slain, bodies buried in trenches or basements of prisons. German authorities cite executions by neck shot. Ukrainians linked to independence movement suspected. Authorities say commissars seized industry and commerce as farmers deliver to state.
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Lwow
Poland
V.i
Hed
Mary Street
Krakle
Aland
Strinkopf
Ana
Norwegian Airmen in British Fight Amid Escape From Norway
Report from London states that Crown Prince was seen at a gathering today. More than 60 percent of Norwegian air force pilots fled Norway and joined British forces to continue fighting.
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Crown Prince
Norway
Norwern Air Force
Russian Counter-Offensives Halt German Drive on Front
Moscow reports German assault repulsed in five sectors of the great battlefront while Red Army scouts expose wooden mock tanks used to inflate Panzer columns. Soviet statement claims Hitler relies on such deception as manpower remains ample.
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Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Red Army
Sousshenks
Enid
U S Resistance to Japs Pledged
Federal Security Administrator Fai McNutt warned the United States will resist Japanese efforts to block Asia. He urged action to prevent a unification of totalitarian forces in Europe and Asia, saying the time has come for decisive steps.
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