Planes scout Dutch Harbor base in Alaska raid
Navy reports second air raid on Dutch Harbor failed to drop bombs and was likely reconnaissance. Loss of small vessel Cythera noted. next of kin informed. War Secretary Stimson warns more raids possible and defense alerts urged nationwide amid uncertain scope of Japanese attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Quittal
Hage
U. S
Atlantic
Thomas W. Rudderow
Highland Lane
Bryn Mawr
Stinson
Lessing
Sec
War Department
Raldy
Stimson
Prechel
Jst
North America
Aleutians
Panama
North Aeriscan
Canada
United Sttates
Anthony J. Dimond
Congress
Tamafta
Doa Om
Dimond
von Lieralds
Philippines
Pilots Escape Plane Crash Near Kelly Field
Aviation student Baul E. Mercy of Fort Wayne Ind. helped guide a damaged plane back to Kelly Field after a mid air collision. Instructor Brent A. Duncan parachuted safely after losing control. The plane landed with emergency chutes deployed. Duncan and Mercy are tied to a Glass 42 F unit at Kelly Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kely Ves Puors
Veleriy
Kelly Fight
Baul E. Mercy Af
Bret
Nissan
Meyers
Jenelne
Kelly Field
Glass
Duhcan
Fons Tampa
Pla
Rome Says Duce in Conference With Government
Rome radio reported Mussolini conferring with government members in Rome. A brisk broadcast noted yesterday said he had gone to North Africa, though details remain unclear. The report reflects uncertainty over the Duce's movements amid wartime dispatches from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Duce
London
Mussolini
North Africa
City Fathers Debate Budget in Mayor’s Office
City officials gathered Thursday afternoon to discuss the city budget. Commissioners asked for ranges and examined proposed allocations as they weigh funding for upcoming projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Fathers
DO. K. Quins
Senate Votes War Declarations From United States
United States Congress voted to declare war on Germany, Japan, and Italy along with Bulgaria Hungary and Romania, with the Senate passing resolutions unanimously or near unanimously. The vote totals were 67-0 for Bulgaria 1-0 for Hungary and 0-0 for Romania as part of a rapid 32 minute session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Jung
Congress
Bulgaria
Hungary
Tumania
Senate
House
Germany
Japan
Italy
United States
Rutiania
Roosevelt
Romania
United Nations
Rumania
Dbungary
Woman Kills Self in Bizarre Pact With Husband
Hollywood dispatch reports Mrs. Elinore Donaldson, 34, explaining her suicide as part of a death by own action pact with her husband Louis A. Donaldson nine days earlier in Houston Texas. Hotel staff found her body after a strange sequence involving her Pekingese dog and whispered pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
INS
Elinore Donaldson
Louis A. Donaldson
Houston
Texas
Quin Proclaims Pearl Harbor Week and Oath Events
Mayor G. K. Quin proclaimed Pearl Harbor Week at the urging of local recruiters. Recruits will renew the oath of allegiance Sunday at rearming offices nationwide. John G. Ross opened new San Antonio field office for the Division of Motor Transportation at 027 Majestie Building, moving from the Ferevat building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel Harbor
G. K. Quin
Ftv
United States
John G. Ross
San Antonin
Division of Motor Transportation
ODT
Yistirstay
Majestie
Ferevat
Chinese Generals Arrive for Chungking Conferences
June 4 report from CHUNGKING notes Gen Stillwell commander of Chinese forces in Burma and Maj. Gen. Lew Brereton head of USAAF in India arriving for talks with Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek. Flying Tigers chief Chennault also traveled with Stillwell, amid updates on Jap offensives and Chinese and Soviet military interest in regional moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chunghing
I— Weub
Fien
Joseph W.W Stiilwell
Burma
Lew H. Brereton
United States Army Air Forces
India
Chiang Kai- Shek
Stillwell
Briz
Claire L. Chennault
The
Flying Tigers
Chungking
Kumming
Slovin
Chuhstey
Chekiang
Cheklang
Chuhslen
Chuhsion
al- Ned
Japan
Yunnan
Kwangtung
Canton
Santing
Slaglochin
Hotseh
Axis Routed From Libya Stronghold in Desert Battle
British and Free French forces reported a fierce clash in Libya as Imperial armored units routed Axis soldiers from a desert stronghold near Bir Hacheim 21 miles southwest of Tobruk. The commando said at least 44 tanks were lost, while German and Italian forces pressed near Bir Hacheim but the assault was not pressed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatro
Eaym
Jone
Bo Heltleh
Jmperial
Dsaks
Erwin Fommel
Bir Hachdim
Middle East
Manine
Tamar
Toorak
Keighish
Lvast
Bip HacCheim
Ling
Am el Gazala
Goxis
Nine Soldiers Die In Blast At Camp
Stockton, Valr, June 4. Ten persons were killed in an explosion and fire at an army station near here shortly before midnight. The dead included nine soldiers and one civilian fireman. ten others were hospitalized. Lieut Col Floyd W H Tul eon Wanding officer said the blast occurred in a building at the army camp around 108 p.m. An inquiry board was appointed, the cause of the blast had not yet been determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Here
Lie
Floyd
Wanding Offier
Anil Tira
Arouud
Heydrich Dies of Wounds After Prague Shooting
Berlin reports Reinhard Heydrich, chief of the Gestapo for occupied Europe, died from wounds inflicted by a May 27 assassination attempt in Prague. British and Soviet sources note reprisals and a massive manhunt as Berlin pledges swift action against hostages and resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cron
London
Heydrich
Europe
Greater
Prague
Martin Inn
Lawton
Hoytitich
Gestapo
Bragne
la Prague
Hitler
Cxeth
Parrchutters
Stockholm
Tass
Heyd- Viel
I Iself
Coke Won't Let Sadler Quit On Texas Railroad Commission
Governor Coke R Stevenson said he has not accepted the resignation of Jerry Sadler from the Texas railroad commission after a conference with Sadler and Commissioner Olin Cutherson. Legal effect unclear. one view says no vacancy since Sadler resigned to join the O S Army as a lieutenant. James E Knitley filed candidacy papers for Sigler's seat with the state Democratic committees before the deadline, leaving vacancy questions unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Jerry Sadler
Texas Railroad Commission
Sadler
Olin Cutherson
O. S. Army
James E. Kntley
Railroad Commission
Transportation Division
Sigler
Vilino
Ste
Swdier
Girl on Bicycle Struck by Auto in New Braunfels Area
A girl riding a bicycle was struck by an auto on New Braunfels avenue and Park Street. Police detained the auto driver Jack Kenyss, 14, of 101 Dillworth Street Risefold. A separate report notes a billiard containing $73 was stolen from a downtown garage and reported by W. B. Stonely at the Bluebonnet Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Beau
Vas
Belle iVare
Auto Ab
New Braunfels Avenue
Risefold
W. B. Stonely
Jogl- Cenk
Bluebonep Hotel
Armed FEAF Pilot Geis Sinks Two Nazi Planes
London dispatch reports Squadron leader J A F MacLachlan, who fought on after losing an arm, shot down two German bombers near Pratea. He also destroyed two more aircraft, marking seven confirmed kills in night fighting. The piece notes his continued field service after Malta and mentions allied air actions against Kobielwander's unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. A. F. MacLachlan
Char
Kobielwander
British Bombers Hit Bremen and French Coast Defenses
British bombers blasted Bremen as well as Goemeny’s port and French coastal defenses at Coulogne le Touquet while Royal Air Force fighters defended skies. A subsequent raid targeted Cologne and Essen as authorities reported losses and weather aided operations. Reports note 10 bombers and two fighters missing, with heavy explosions heard near Boulogne as commandos landed and RAF resumed strikes along Germany’s northwest coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bremen
Goemeny
Coulogne-le Touquet
Hiller
Bleppe
Air Ministry
Cologne
Essen
Tham+ burp
Blackford
Dover Strait
laWogne-le Tou
Aueb
Boulogie Wes
Dover
Les Touquet
Finres
Weser River
Nort Sea
Eagland
Jap Officers Shot On Madagascar
Primitive text reports two Japanese officers shot by British forces in a village north of a British occupied area on Madagascar. The note mentions ongoing resistance to British rule and a tense situation on the island off the East African coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlero Suaree
Madagascar
Aussies Premier Lands U S Troops
Canberra reports Prime Minister John Curtin paid tribute to American forces in Australia. The survey notes stronger, better equipped United States troops in the country and signals continued support and cooperation between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
John Caron
Cyrvth
United States
Six Explosives Firms Indicted in Price Conspiracy Case
A federal grand jury indicted six explosives firms including Du Pont and Atlas Powder on charges of conspiring to fix prices for explosives and blasting supplies. The 75 percent market control claim highlights alleged coordination across Willington Delaware Cleveland Ohio Saint Louis Missouri and Clyde land. The named executives include G B Baker H W Hubs G G Geray Hubs Ligneti B Frost W Hazletine Norman T Alexander M J Moses Eugene Wing and FT Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dune
de Pont de Nemonts and Company
Wrartuverg
Terestes
Atlas Powder Company
Willington
Del
Austin Powder Com Pliny
Cleveland
Wings Powder Manufacturing Company
Louis
Jin King Powder Company
Clyeland
Ers Meigh
G. Baker
Wu Pont
H. W. Hubs
G. G. Geray
Neweu‘les
Hubs Ligneti
B. Frost
Atlas Sales
Allied Sub Sinks Multiple Japanese Vessels in Pacific Actions
Allied submarines reported sinking 22,000 tons of Japanese shipping including two heavily loaded transports and three other ships on enemy lanes. Up to 12,000 troops aboard transports may have perished. Australian and Allied officials noted sunk midget submarines near Sydney and naval depot ship Weed 98 damaged or lost, with Prime Minister Curtin calling the Coral Sea action a signal success in protecting Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesiel Hradqua Va Do
Silerotin
Japan
Ans
Dahiapec
Fitcs
Jxpayesy
Fb Bs
Anere Thart
Tong
Erquse
Farley
Macdu
C. B.S
Pearl Hertar
Sydney Harbor
Curiammit
Storm Warnings Placed From Panama City To Grand Isle
The Weather Bureau in New Orleans ordered storm warnings for the Gulf area from Panama City to Grand Isle. An advisory said winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour were likely this afternoon and tonight with accompanying rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Panama City
Pin
Grand Isle
Lia
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Erea
Sual Pent Watkins
Pani Ciuy Te At & . Mn
Nassau Rioters Still on Strike
Nassau riots linger as workers stay away amid wage dispute tensions. Police report no new disorders beyond initial clashes. Three people were killed and several injured in hospital after attacks, including damage to a police station and the destruction of property as unrest spread through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oudur
Weather Forecast for East Texas Thursday Night
East Texas forecast calls for a cooler night with clear skies and light winds. Low temperatures expected in the mid 40s, with moderate humidity and no precipitation anticipated. A brief warmup is expected by Friday morning as a high pressure system moves east.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dutch Harbor Base
Cvilian
Beat- Oe
California
Los Angeles County Defense Council
Mary
Balbow
AIR Student
Meyer Giles
Hieat
A. C. Duncan Balts
Quin
Pearl Harbor
U.S. Center
Anda
Easley
Utiva
Charles Fulcher
Wade
Hawley
Imiomla
Axis
Libya
Moravia
Hevdiet
Curope
Nasassins
Dullots
Reintarn Weydricie
Coke
FEAF
Geis
Diane Flatills
Mening
Ind
Folkesvine
England
Boutogur
Commanitos
R.A. Fe
Reaike
Irance
Gulf
Nassau
San Antonio
Vielolty
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!