France rejects Roosevelt warship proposals at Alexandria
Washington reports that Vichy France rejected two U S proposals to immobilize the French naval squadron at Alexandria. Undersecretary Welles said Britain would be justified in destroying the ships if they refuse to sail under British escort toward a United Nations port. He noted the armistice limits movement without approval and that the squadron’s status remains contested.
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Alexandria
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Roosevelt
Martinique
Buez Canal
United Nations Park
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Trnst
Stato-German Armeistice Commission
Weiles
France
Alexandria du Nob Bo
Lice
Frattcconi
Beach Traffic To Be Stopped Near Port Arthur
Wartime cautions order night traffic halting on highway 17 between Port Arthur and Galveston. An hour guard to begin Thursday and permit only legitimate business to pass. Fishing picnicking and batting parties limited to daytime use only.
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Port Arthur
Galveston
J. M. Barrett
Coastmatd Park
Tennessee Train Wreck Injures Four in Memphis
Four persons were injured early today when two rear cars of the Panama Limited passenger train derailed near Memphis. All victims were riding in the observation car which overturned. Names and details are unclear due to partial legibility.
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Teting
Ily
Trtnals Central
Panama
Mise Ruth Crassmann
Asia
Texas
New U S Chiefs Named In European Theater
The U S Army announces Maj Gen MV Clark of New York to command all American ground troops in Britain. Maj Gen J C H Lee of Junction City Kan leads supply services for American forces in the European theater. Eisenhower elevates Lieut Gen to overall command with Spaatz Barton and Ho Banesteel among others named to key roles.
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New York
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Houston
Dwight J. Eisenhower
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Carl Spaatz
U.S. Aemy Air Forets
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A. RF
Brita
Hares Ho Banesteel
Iceland
Crew Rescued After Navy Boat Grounds Near Golden Gate
A U S naval patrol boat ran aground early today on Seal Rocks near the Golden Gate entrance. Three officers and ten men were rescued with no serious injuries. Coast guards, police, and firemen aided the operation after a flare sped across the water.
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Anseue
Ory
Willow Run bomber plant earns miracles of mass production
Inez Robb reports on Willow Run near Detroit, the largest bomber plant, built in 16 months through American ingenuity. The facility assembles Consolidated B 24 bombers for Berlin, with rapid workflow and new技 technology expected to mass produce airframes soon.
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Willow Run
Inez Robb
International News Service
Detroit
Berlin
Baron Muthhauson
Ananias
Dallas Night Club Banned By Army
Dallas charges that a downtown night club and four other large establishments are banned for service members. Dallas military police report a survey into the clubs operating near Hensley Field and Willow Run facilities. The action aims to curb conduct deemed unsafe for armed forces personnel, with possible further measures to follow.
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Jhiyas
Dow
Hensley
Army
W. A. Johnson
Dallas Military Police Department
Audmiss
Sam
Willow Run
Hombora
United Nations
New Attack By Rommel Repulsed
British and Allied forces report repulsing another eastward Rommel assault along the Beyplinn front near El Alamein. RAF bombers and fighters attacked landing grounds near El Dah, destroying tanks and aircraft while naval actions targeted Axis supply ports such as Tobruk and Mersa Matruh.
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R.A. F
el Alamein
Britain
Mediterranean
el Dah
Candidate for Treasurer in L. A. Visit by Jesse Jamies
Jesse Jamies, candidate for state treasurer, visited San Antonio on Tuesday. He was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charlie Lockhart as state treasurer. Jamies is a native of Milani county, where he was a merchant and farmer.
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Jesse Jamies
San Antonio
James
Charlie Lockhart
Milani County
Cadet Killed in Ellington Crash
Aviation Cadet Francia Werly aged 23 from Chadron Nebraska is dead after a training accident at Ellington Field. Cadet John B. Wells of Minneapolis is in serious condition at the field hospital. Captain C. G. L. Jordan issued the public relations statement.
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Werly
Chadton
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John B. Wells
Minneapolis
Ellington Field Hospital
CG. L. Jordan
RAF Bombs Duisburg In Fourth Raid This Month
A British raid by RAF bombers struck Duisburg, described as an important port and industrial center at the Ruhr and Rhine junction. The Germans claimed bombs fell on the city, fires burned in plants, and five planes were lost. It was the fourth heavy air assault on Germany that month.
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Tiger
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Europe
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Ruhr
Moscow
Kireau
Jmp
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Forecast calls for continued warm conditions in San Antonio and vicinity with possible thunderstorms in the Lower Rio Grande valley Tuesday afternoon. Warm Tuesday afternoon and night across East Texas with lingering heat into the region.
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San Antonio
Texas
Rilo Grande Valley
Sapsec Faces Court Ruling On San Antonio Property Clash
A temporary restraining order halted efforts by the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority to condemn San Antonio Public Service properties, including a New Braunfels steam plant. The order, issued by Judge M C Jeffrey, blocks further action until a hearing on a permanent injunction. The authority seeks to override city condemnation attempts, arguing its constitutional supremacy in acquiring hydroelectric assets. Mayor Quin and officials pledged no city action while awaiting the hearing.
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M.C. Jeffrey
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New Braunfels
Supreme Court
Alvin J. Wirtz
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Bexar
Hays
New Braurlids
Hay
Wirtz
Texas
Public Service Conmnry
Public Service
Sance
State Receives U. S. Old Age Funds
The state treasurer J. S. Murchison announced receipt of federal old age funds for payments to eligible recipients and dependent children. Checks will be mailed starting today, with 40,000 to 50,000 checks sent daily to distribute the funds across four days.
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Jd. S. Murchison
State Department of Pubic Welfare
300 Killed in German Raids
London reports that three hundred people are killed or missing and 432 are hospitalized after German air raids on the United Kingdom. The casualty figure reflects ongoing wartime damage and public safety responses as authorities release updated totals.
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London
Valde
Kingdon Fry Junie
Newaunerd Todry
Author's Husband Taken Prisoner in Africa War
ATLANTA July 4 Tan Struther author of Mrs Mint ver said today she had received word her husband Llewt Anthony Maxtone-Greham of the British army had been taken prisoner in North Africa during the fighting.
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Atlanta
Tan Struther
Mrs. Mint Ver
T Ward
Llewt
Anthony Maxtone-Greham
North
Africa
Council Pushes Second Front in War Drive
New York July 14 The New York U I Q council announced a task force to distribute half a million postcards to President Roosevelt urging a second front without furtive delay.
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New York
U. I. QO. Council
Roosevelt
Reds Plan Land on Lower Don
Moscow dispatch reports heavy German advances south of Boguchar near the Don, with Red defenses under pressure as they attempt to avert a flank. Soviet claims note German gains around Boguchar and Lisichansk while insisting Russians maintain initiative on other fronts despite German pressure.
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IPI
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Stalingrad
Volga
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Red Army
London
Stockholm
Kneansk
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Migusinsk
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Red Star
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Don
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Communist Party
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City to Light L A River Boats Soon
City officials promise river lighting will continue to midnight on three nights while San Antonio River Co prepares boats for Sunday launch. Four owners say 10 boats and 20 canoes will operate. operators earn 20 weekly amid a large payroll. taxes set at 20 annually.
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Guider Construction
Todal
Pleasanton Road
Gus Gareie
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Idrawiy
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Gassaway
Mexico City
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