Texas Oil Donation To Britain Aims To Aid War Effort
Camp announces Texas will donate crude from every well for one day to supply British needs. About 1,347,000 barrels would be shipped, with nine shut‑in days per month and 25 tankers needed to move the crude. Warranted payments and charges would be handled by producers under the plan.
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Auto Victim 53 Had Cash On Person At Downtown Hit
Houston officials seek relatives of Mike Storcy 53 an iron worker for 15 years with American Construction Company killed when struck by an auto on a downtown street. He carried 2567 dollars in cash and 5250 in government bonds.
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War 25 Years Ago Today Recounts Front Plights
Twenty five years back the conflict saw German and Russian forces clash along a 100 mile front with German withdrawals amid fierce British onslaught on the Somme. Spain imposed martial law after a major railroad strike as Italian reports claim heavy Mediterranean bombardment. Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian moves to join the Soviet fold began with elections at the time.
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Trawler Engages Nazi Bomber in Icelandic Waters
A British trawler clashed with a German bomber in Icelandic waters and brought down the aircraft. The British Broadcasting Corporation reported the incident, with details released from Reykjavik. exact clash location not disclosed.
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Air Raid in Spain Kills 6 and Wounds 20
A Reuters dispatch from Gibraltar reports an unidentified plane bombed La Linea in southern Spain. Six people were killed and about twenty injured as the attack hit the coastal city near the British fortress.
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Japs Requisition Sixth Freighter Mexico Maru
Manila dispatch reports the Mexico Maru the sixth commercial vessel to be taken by the Japanese government in nine days in Philippine waters the ship ordered to call at the nearest Japanese port by the development ministry banner.
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United States and Britain pledge common cause at Abertillery
American Ambassador John De Wi nt pledged common cause with Britain in a speech at Abertillery on July 12. He said the United States will see the conflict through to the end and that they have known before the strength of united action.
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Britain Sinks 30 French Vessels in Atlantic Raid
Berlin dispatch reports British warships intercepted and sank 30 French fishing vessels from Le Rochelle. Crews were rescued by two French steamers after the attack.
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Montenegro Proclaims Independence in Historic Moment
The ancient kingdom of Montenegro, once part of Yugoslavia, may have proclaimed independence tonight in Cetinje. An official announcement requests King Victor Emmanuel to appoint a regent or guardian for the new state amid a rapid political shift.
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Hitler claims Stalin line in fiercer Russia battle
Reports from the front say German efforts surge on the central front near Vitebsk where Berlin claims the line has fallen and Soviet tanks are being destroyed. Luftwaffe says it has halted Soviet reinforcements as Stukas harass retreating troops. Helsinki dispatches note heavy Japanese bombers on Leningrad and Finnish artillery pressuring Russian forts at Hangoe.
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Weather Ledger Keeps Spur On Ocean Front
The bulletin reports wind from the east at 6:30 PM with four sites per hour. Humidity readings show 93 percent in July morning and 92 percent at 12:40 PM, 44 percent at 3:30 PM. Rainfall totals record 2.3 inches excess this month, 4.0 inches since January, and 4236.11 inches since January. Moon phase is last quarter with tides at Aransas Pass Monday highs 7:08 PM and 11:10 PM, lows 12:54 AM and 4:13 PM.
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Weather Across Cities Shows Varied Skies and Temps
A scrambled weather listing reports conditions from Amarillo to Winnipeg with clear, cloudy, and storm cues. Temperatures range from highs near 92 in Dallas and 109 in Phoenix to cooler readings in Chicago and Denver.
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