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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

2

Nazi Consulate Conspiracy Probe Targets German Officials

Acting U S Attorney William Palmer says new material will be placed before a federal grand jury to indict Dr Herbert Moehne for failing to register as a German agent. He weighs action against German Consul General Frig Wiedeman and Chancellor Herma Loeper as investigations unfold in Los Angeles. Witnesses describe alleged conspiratorial steps involving German officials and intercepted mail linked to Latin American plans, including Venezuela and Panama.

Los Angeles U.S William Palmer Federal Grand Jury Herbert Moehne Palmer Washington Frig Wiedeman Herma Loeper San Francisco Hoehne Berin Germany Mexico Panginnari Guatemala Healy Rothne Hoelne Americas

Twelve British Raid Planes Downed Over Norwegian Coast

Berlin report claims all 12 Bristol-Blenheim bombers attacking the Etn eveeger Soln airport were shot down, with 11 by German fighters and one by AA fire, German sources say no German losses. British sources contest the DNB report as incorrect.

Berlin Etneveeger-Soln DNB London Stavanger Norway

ROTC Army Takes Carlsbad in War Exercise

In Carlsbad New Mexico a 1700 cadet ROTC mechanized force from Arizona Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Colombo (Colombia) led by Cal. BE. A Keyes of Fort Sam Houston Texas pursued a hypothetical foe through the Rio Grande and Pecos valleys. They planned to return to Port Bliss near El Paso tomorrow.

Carlsbad M. M Rio Grande Pecos Cal. BE

Night Quiet in Benya Near Nairobi Report

July 9 report from NAIROBE Kenye states a quiet night in Benya with British Miyale shelved again intermittently yesterday after plan. The communique notes no major incidents and a calm security situation.

Benya Nairobe Kenye

French Royalist Claim to Throne Amid French State Cast

Reports from Switzerland say the Orleans line seeks restoration under a new French regime led by Marshal Henri Philippe Petain. Duke of Guise and Prince Henry, count of Paris, renew their bid under protection of the Spanish government with royalists in Larache, Spanish Morocco. The count, barred from France, urged readiness for a possible return to sanity if disaster strikes.

Erne Switzerland France House of Orleans Henri Philippe Peta Bearded Duke of Guise Prince Henry Paris Uheir Larache Spanish Morocco Pelain Weygand Prench Orleans Alexandria Britain Kuty Freece Singapore New York Vichy Marshal Henri Philippe Pelain Chamber of Deputies Rome Virginia Goyda British Isles Malta Suez Canal Homme

Romanian Troops Seize Oil Offices Across Rumania

Romanian soldiers cordoned the offices of foreign oil companies including American ones in Bucharest to prevent removal of plans and papers on oil fields. Reported British talks to sell oil interests in Britain and Russia circulated. American oilmen said guards were instructed to halt data removals vital to Germany’s war machine.

Bockarest Rumania Ballas Russia Germany

Reynaud Appears at Deputies Meeting After Accident

Former French premier Paul Reynaud, with head bandaged, attended the deputies meeting in Paris today. He joined lawmakers as the chamber debated two new constitutions following a June 28 automobile crash near Montpelier and a session began with Reynaud in the assembly.

Reynaud Wichy Frince Paul Reynaud Montpelier Sesson Chamber of ‘Deputies

County Budget Plans to Add Beds at Robert B. Green

County Judge Charles W. Anderson announced limits on expanding facilities at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital. Eight to ten daily admissions are denied due to bed shortages. a new budget would require 250000 for the year to house all worthy cases, with 8 new beds planned after a two floor wing completion and 73000 more annually for maintenance. Three elevators at 36000 each are also needed.

Charles W. Anderson Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Bt. Bens Anderson

Army Plans to Buy 629 Light Tanks

Washington dispatch reports the War Department seeks 629 light tanks, bringing total light and medium tanks to about 1700 for the armored corps and mechanized units. Bids opened yesterday at Rock Island, with contract award not expected until late this week.

Army Washington War Department Rok Islang Mi Unti

Japanese Seize British Steamer Shengking in Shanghai Chase

Japanese navy seized the 3000-ton British steamer Shengking after a chase up the Whangpoo river from Weesung to Shanghai. British sources say the vessel carried rifle ammunition from the French concession at Tientsin to Shanghai and that Japan gave clearance papers at Tientsin with no manifest approved.

Shanghai Whangpod Weesung Tientsin

British Consulate Stoned in Zagreb Demonstration

Twelve people were arrested after a crowd in Zagreb demonstrated for Italy and hurled stones through the windows of the British consulate. The incident occurred last night, and police rounded up those involved.

Zagreb Yugoslavia Italy

Britain spends 12 million daily on war needs says chancellor

London reports Britain is spending about 12 million dollars each day with 26 million dollars allocated to gas navy and air force according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Kingsley Wood in the House of Commons. Meanwhile Premier Mussolini visited the Guiduta experimental aviation center near Rome inspecting eight new aircraft types and expressing satisfaction with the designs.

Britain London L?i Navy Air Force Kingsley Wood House of Coatments Duce ATR Rome Fremier Mussolini Experimental Aviation Center Guidauta

War Roundup Britain Gains, French Fleet Surrenders Amid Global Tensions

French fleet at Alexandria surrenders under Vichy pressure as Britain moves to neutralize French ships. Rome and Berlin push new axes plans while Richelieu is reportedly crippled after a daring Dakar raid. British raids claim more capital ships. Japan eyes Burma road dispute with China. Canada weighs universal military registration.

Richestey A. V. Alexander Richelieu Dakar French West Africa Wich Alexander Vichy Martinique Martinigor Miami Fla U.S. Navy France Chamber of Deputies Britain Berlin Stuttgart Cologar Bremen Hamburg Frankfort Japan Ue Burma China Tongkong Canada

Food Cards Vital France Warned

Berlin reports French minister of food Libert Crichery says France will be obliged to introduce food cards to protect reserves. He argues France has wheat meat fats and wine enough to avoid famine but cautions reserves must be managed carefully.

Berlin Vichy France Radic Today Libert Crichery

War threat from Japan looms as Hong Kong fears action

Tokyo signals potential attack on Hong Kong and Burma supply routes as Britain faces pressure over aid to China. Deserters report Japan ready to strike and note removal of civilians as sign of seriousness, awaiting London’s reply to proposals for reconsideration of the Burma route.

Tokyo Japan Hongkong Great Britain Burma Cina London Brita

Argentina Celebrates Independence Day Amid President Illness

Buenos Aires on July 3 reports Argentina marking the 124th anniversary of independence while President Roberto M Ortiz remains gravely ill and has relinquished executive powers to Vice President Remero Castillo on doctors orders. Pucuman, the interior site where Congress in 1818 declared independence, hosted the principal ceremonies with Cabinet ministers and officials present.

Uenos Aires Argentina Roberto M. Ortiz Remeo Castillo Pucuman Sitl Congress Bpain

Weather report and temperatures from multiple cities

A dense weather bulletin lists temperatures across many U.S. and Canadian locations with conditions such as clear overcast and cloudy. It notes humidity and daily mean figures for July, precipitation totals, and moonrise times, reflecting a broad, period-appropriate weather summary from the era.

Temperatores Weiss Kupailte Tena Tearedo Bex Ark Los Angeles Gali Pelay Loauiaville aikaDae Macon Mersey Atiami Fla Minneapotie Paul Lear Mobile Als Howe Montgomery Aid Nashville Tenn New Orleans Stowers Timean New York Katong City Omaha Neb Palestine Tex Phoenix Ariz Cittxburch BSA N.C Roswell N. Bi Salt Lake City Dla San Diego Calif Sen Franceca Turs Seattle Wash Sheridan Wyo Arannan Shreveport Spokane Clay West A Wiexshure Mina Washington, D.C Wichita Kan Almumnerque N. M Hwillinton Alm Edmonton Can Brody Fox Charleston Abilene Denver Tvenayilie Ind Fert Smith Schavoutun Sta

German air raids and arrests mar British summer reports

Reports from Tondon say a new wave of German bombers attacked the southeast coast with casualties and damage scattered across England Scotland and Wales. Nine planes over southeast Scotland. a plane believed down. Admiralty announced Allied and neutral ship losses in the week ended June 30 amid arrests of fascist leaders including Admiral Sir Barry Domvile.

Tondon England Scotland Wales Britain Iermx Admiralty

Photo Refutes Nazi War Claim

New York Daily News reports a photo showing the British aircraft carrier Illustrious photographed by an amateur in a Bermuda harbor, contradicting German claims that it was hit. The image appears in last night's edition and challenges the wartime assertion.

New York New York Daily News Carer Wustrious Bermuda

Croesus tale of murder prophecy and tragic fate

The excerpt recounts Gyges the guard and Candaules in Lydia. Croesus faces misfortune after the Delphic oracle’s warning. King Candaules and Gyges test royal secrets, leading to murder, deception, and the origin of the Gyges line. Atys, Adrastus, and a cursed fate culminate in Croesus’s decline.

Tate Croests Croesus Gryges Candaules Gyges Candawes Godivas Paul Pry Sasume Herodotus Geroms Hag Atys Jsanger Adrastus Gordias Phrygia Adrasts Farriold Alys

Owa Tornado Ravages Town Figures Injuries and Damage

Tornadic winds wreck the business district of Owa Town near Portsmouth. Forty nine injured with an undetermined number. property and farm damages run into thousands. The storm struck around 12 30 pm with heavy rain and hail. villagers sought shelter in cellars.

Portsmouth Visagay

8000 Hench officers cross into Palestine to form British forces

Persons returning from Syria report about 8000 Hench officers crossed the border into Palestine and formed British military forces there. Tension rises as Arab disorders create division among French troops and raise expectations of British moves from Palestine.

Anbara Syria Eugene Mittelhauser Palestine

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