Balloons Guard Pacific Coast From Air Invaders
The report describes widespread Pacific Coast balloon defenses aimed at deterring aerial attacks. Balloons, gas masks, steel cables, and helmets were distributed to police and Civilian Defense staff from San Diego to Seattle, with England’s barrage cited as a precedent. Officials warn Seattle and California as likely targets while urging vigilance and civil defense measures.
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San Frargieco
Washington
Britain
San Degas
Seattle
England
West Coast
Stimson
Janny M. Landis
San Diego
California
San Francisco Bay
Upo
Navy Relief relic show raises twenty two dollars and sixty seven cents
In PORT STOCK'TON a group of six boys staged an old relic museum show to raise funds for Navy Relief. Admission was 3 cents or more, with visitors touring the display at the Scudey home. The event drew about 22 dollars and 67 cents in contributions.
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Ay Ha
George Baker
W. FL
Jamis Bradday
Clayton Williamson
Dowd Ligon
Ben Gray Jel
Howard Samuel Jr
Taw Zench
Scuddey Hone
Hoya
Scidday
Anne
B. S
Navy
Posden
Hitler Youth Plan Scored by British Ambassador
The British ambassador to the United States criticized Nazi Germany at Ohio Wesleyan University. He described Hitler's plan as the greatest crime against youth, aiming to mold minds to worship the state and the Fuehrer as supreme. He warned the machinery for indoctrination is brutally efficient and unrelenting.
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Eas Ohlo
Hitler
Germany
Ulitax
United States
Ohio Wesleyan University
jAchieve
Ex Dallas Editor Appointed Chief of Educational Section
Lewis W Bailes, former Dallas Soul editor for 22 years, named head of the educational section in the remnant division of the National Office of Price Administration. His duties cover Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Missouri and Kansas.
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Dacbab
INS
Lewis W. Bailes
Dallas Soul
puWication
Yanks Coming With Bombs Nazis Told
Reuters reports from On the German Frontier indicate hundreds of thousands fled Cologne after the raid as British bombers struck the city. British losses were 44 planes with heavy antiaircraft fire while German claims of the overall scope were questioned by Berlin. Churchill praised the mission as a step in a broader aerial strategy, with U S observers noting the raid’s success but attributing the victory to British effort aided by American planes.
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Reuters
Rhineland
Cologne
Berl Yadio
Berlin
Vienna
Hamburg
Munthe
Germany
France
Fliers
Britain
United States
Air Ministry
Sutunsn
Nazis Claim Two Ships Hit in Arctic
Berlin broadcasts report two large merchant ships were damaged by German dive bombers in Arctic waters near Murmansk as part of an assault on Russian supply lines to the city. The German high command said air forces also attacked Sevastopol in the Crimea.
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Berlin
Fron
Russia
Murmansk
High Command
Sevastopol
Crimea
Iowa Primary Vote Today in Des Moines Shadowed by Nomination Contests
Iowa voters head to the polls to renominate Senator Clyde L. Herring for the Democratic ticket as four Republican aspirants seek the senate nomination. Ernest J. Seemann of Waterloo stands as an isolationist candidate facing the field that includes Governor George A. Wilson, Mark G. Tremaugh, James J. Dolliver, and G. Scott Davies. Democrats aim to pick a capable candidate to reverse a Republican trend that swept the state ticket in recent years.
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Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Merring
Ernest J. Seemann
Waterloo
George A. Wilson
Mark G. Tremaurg
James J. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
G. Scott Davies
Girl Stabbed to Death at Lagoon by Man Security Detains
An 11 year old girl Fidella Briand, described as a student, was stabbed to death today on a lagoon beside the Charles River. a 45 year old man allegedly admitted planning the attack and was detained by authorities.
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Hoston
Fidella Briand
Charles Tiver
Cadet Ponders Fair Play In Radio Tower Incident
A Perrin field cadet reports a radio tower caused a misflight by simulating interference. He attempted to contact field authorities and asked radio operators to confirm if the signal was audible, signaling potential timing distortion in the broadcast.
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Davison
Perrin Field
Hill King Brings One-Man Guayule Survey Report
Hill King reports a Texas guided survey of guayule lands from Mart to Torreon and notes vast untapped acreage. He describes Mexican plant operations near Torreon and Salinas, government investments, and a proposed Texas role to boost rubber supply through local cultivation and a northern relocation of plants for war needs.
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Washington
Guaycle
Sill
Gusyuto
Torreon
Continental Mexican Rubber Company
United States
Salinas
Calif
Gvernment
Intercontinental Rubber
Seid
Forestry Department
Texas
King
Board of
C. L. Baker
New York
Becaue
Inok
Bill Fekig
Wie
Beker
Flannagan
Baker
Walton
Texas A
Jegetina
West Point
U. S, DA
Leva
Texas Guayne
Cali- Torna
Heston
San Antonio
King's
Dr. Walton
Aerthulbura
Bill King
Parker Gets New Center
WEATHERFORD June 1. Weatherford, Parker County, will build a new courthouse in cooperation with the state highway department. The project will replace the old landmark fronting the square once famed for a 10 foot watermelon sale. A new public market opened last summer but faded as the courthouse square market declined. The Unknown Soldier monument will be moved nearer the courthouse.
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Weatherford
INS
State Highway Department
Parker County
Ota
Court House Square
Court Howe Square
Army Pay Raise Deadlock Leaves Status Unclear
Washington dispatch reports the army pay raise remains stalled as Senator La Follette moves to discharge the conference committee. He aims to push a Senate vote on a $50 monthly pay for privates and extend increases through all armed services to major ranks, while House supporters back a $42 figure. Senators Johnson and Austin say only they and one Republican oppose the others’ plan. The session adjournment limits quick action.
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Klug
Wovernntiilly
Uhe
Use House
Commuites
Holland
Ube Nedurlansehe
Imdayr
Legation
Washington
la Folietta
Wis
Senate
House
Johnson
D.-Cale
Johnaon
Genager Ausstin
Vermont
Reynolds
Hill Ad-Aled
Gurney
Washingon
Charges Moderate For Times
A garbled Omaha report notes a threatening note left at a home demanding five dollars a week to stay alive. Police say the incident appears to be the work of youthful pranksters and caution that failure to pay could be fatal.
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Omaha
Neb
Roy. Dao Claro
Dire
Kten
Nsbankgig
Sclly Raided in Major Attack
Rome reports large numbers of British planes raided Messina in waves last night causing considerable damage including a hospital. One division was reported knee deep in debris and 13 people were injured two of the raking plants were burned.
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Rome
Josie
INS
Messina
Ten to Be Struck for Incident on German
German authorities in Paris warned that ten hostages would be struck if the person who confronted a German soldier in Berlin Wednesday was not captured within ten days. Swiss dispatches reported the threat as part of a broader push by German occupation authorities.
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Hihg
Intercontinental
Continental
Washington
Standard Statistics Company of
New York
Torteon
Cedros
Catorce
Cla
Ganadera Y Texlil de Cedros
Continental Rubber Company of
Mexico
Sumatra
Bern
Bywitzerland
Paris
Eighth Army Victory Praised After Heavy Axis Losses
An Allied communique notes heavy Axis withdrawals amid air strikes by British planes leaving hundreds of enemy vehicles destroyed in four hours. Generals Auchinleck and Sir Claude commend the Eighth Army for its observed progress and readiness under tough conditions.
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Mio Lmperia
Claude Auchinneck
Eighth Army
Auchfleck
Phters
Hingan
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