Nazi Drive Reaches Paris Front as German offensive intensifies
Paris reports say German forces renewed a major assault along the Somme and Aisne fronts after bombings of the capital. French and Allied units hold key positions while Reynaud vows to fight with Britain for civilization as big battles loom 2 million men involved and the front stretches from La Fere to Laon with Amiens and the Maginot line in play.
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House Tax Broadening Aims To Cut Debt
House Ways and Means directs a 10 man sub committee to find 200 million added revenue, broadening the income tax base by reducing exemptions. Chairman Doughton cites potential 80 million from base widening, with middle and lower brackets paying more, to retire a four billion debt. evacuation plans for dominions and Paris bombing aftermath noted with Paris schools to close after Monday bombing.
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Senate House Approve Americas Change Resolution
Washington June 5 A resolution recording congress as opposed to any transfer of a hemisphere region between nations was approved swiftly by Senate and House committees. Pepper and Banistar Guffey backed a separate proposal to urge aid to the Allies short of war. Speedy action was promised to deny U S recognition of Western Hemisphere sovereignty changes amid the European conflict.
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New Plans Begin With Paris Drive
The Associated Press reports Germany launches a broad offensive toward Paris with the aim of capturing the city and the Lower Seine, hoping to force French capitulation and sever France from Britain. The 200 mile front spans Abbeville to Longwy, with heavy artillery, dive bombing, and tank advances to breach defenses and disrupt rear areas.
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Indian engineer Azad sentenced to death in Punjab governor shooting
London June 4 Manhomid Singh Azad a 51 year old British Indian engineer was convicted and sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of Sir Michael Drever retired lieutenant governor of Punjab The condemned man spoke from the dock but the judge ordered his remarks not published Earlier he testified the shooting was an accident
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Storm Warnings Stay Up on Gulf Coast
New Orleans reports ongoing northeast storm warnings along the Gulf Coast from Pensacola Florida to Lake Charles Louisiana. The United States Weather Bureau ordered warnings last night due to a disturbed squally condition centered about 125 miles south of Port Arthur Louisiana with sustained winds up to 35 miles per hour.
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Germans Bomb French Area Near Paris In Early June Raid
Paris reports that central France area was bombed today by German planes. Various objectives were hit as alarms sounded from 1 20 p m to 3 05 p m local time. French fighters and batteries joined in defense. details on damage were not yet available. Elsewhere President Cardenas will broadcast a salvo to American countries Sunday at 1 a.m. Central Standard Time.
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Hitler Orders Final Blow At Allies
Berlin dispatch reports Hitler's right wing pushing along the English Channel coast toward Le Havre and Rouen to sever Britain from France. German leadership claims operations progress on a broad front and says the drive aims to bar Britain from incursions while preparing bases for an assault on England.
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War at a Glance spans Europe as nations mobilize
The bulletin reports Hitler launching a violent new offensive on the 125 mile Aisne Somme front into central France with mass infantry at Amiens. Berlin vows marches for the future of our people while Paris is described as practically exposed to new onslaught. Allied air raids hit Friedrichshafen and Konstanz attempts in Switzerland as anxious Italians flee Egypt Syria and Palestine amid closures in southern Valais and border passes.
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Briton Appeals for More Planes From Beaverbrook Urgently
Lord Beaverbrook, minister for aircraft production, urged urgent measures for increased output this week and next. The appeal stresses the need for more aircraft to bolster wartime efforts.
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Weather Outlook For San Antonio And Vicinity
Considerable cloudiness tonight and Thursday with occasional showers near the upper coast. Moderate to fresh northeast to southeast winds along the coast, chance of squalls off the upper coast. Texas east region sees similar cloudiness with showers. west Texas expects thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday, cooler in the north. Airport highs near 92 midweek, lows around 65 to 70, city highs around 90 to 92.
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