British Coast Town Hit in Night Air Raids and Losses
British and RAF forces faced a night of air raids across ten counties including Cambridge Norfolk Suffolk Kent and Yorkshire with a coast town machine gun plane attack causing fatalities and property damage. The air ministry reported bombs popping with limited home damage and no casualties, while a Nazi bomber crashed in West Suffolk with one dead and others injured or captured. Authorities urged volunteers and warned compulsory measures could be used if needed.
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Britain
France
Vardees
Esa
Eau Fee
England
Edhe Daily Mail
Ministry of Home
Winteria
West Suffolk
Royal Air
Brilleh
Pubport
Art Ministry
Ramburs
Aachen
Cambridge
Norfolk
Brstx
Suffolk
Kent
Northumberland
Durham
Yorkshire
Lincoln
Hertford
Ministry of Security
Stes
United States
John Anderson
Almazan Support Campaign Trip Mentioned by Mexican Visitor
Visitor C A Moreno of Mexico City wed in San Antonio and toured southern Mexico to drum up backing for Gen Andrey Almazan. He cited public works official Melquisedes Angulo as a supporter and predicted Almaran would win a majority, warning of unrest if he was counted out.
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C. A. Moreno
Mexico City
San Antonio
Mexico
Andrey Almazan
Melquis Des Angulo
Almaran
War Roundup Italy Awaits the Siege of Paris
The Associated Press reports heavy German advances near the Paris basin as Rome predicts a move by Italy. French withdrawals are described as strategic, while German offensives push toward the Seine valley. Allied air raids and naval efforts intensify, with Britain and the United States poised to supply planes and materiel.
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Italy
Paris
PLOT ARNOLD OWS A WT L P.Arnold visit San Antonio prompt
Arnold Ows, once a pilot in the 1924 around the world flight and now a presiding figure in Exstern Air Union, made his first San Antonio visit since assuming his Prescott post on March 1. He flew in after a New Orleans meeting, left for Brownsville Friday night, arrived via Robert L. Turner, Houston headquarters. He began air service in 1917, trained at Rich Held Waco, Gunnery at Fort Worth, overseas three days before the armistice, later resigned in 1923 and moved into commercial aviation. burglary at 514 East Houston reported by police. jewelry and military equipment stolen. thieves entered through rear ventilation.
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L P.arnold
Army
Eddie Rickenbecker
Exstern Air Uncon
San Antonio
Prescot
New Orleans
Browns SS
East Houston Street
Aid in Locating Four Persons Reported Missing
San Antonio police were asked Saturday to locate four missing persons in other localities. Names include Patsy Viola and Ida Potteridge, reported missing from Syracuse, and Charlie Potteridge formerly of 1124 South Colorado Street. Sheriff Lee Allen of Travis County sought help locating Ott A Teague after the death of Teague's sister in Weeo. Louis Gostuma, NYPD chief inspector, also requested tracking down Ronald Leonard Baird believed to be in the area.
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San Antonio
Clay Production Executives Meet in Southwest
The Clay Products association of the Southwest met at the St. Anthony hotel on Sunday to discuss clay distribution and sales issues. Norman W. Kelch of Austin outlined plans for the next meeting. Attendees included BOC Lerton, B. C. Fullerton Jr., J. J. Potter, J. J. Ryan, and Carlisle Brick officials.
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St. Anthony Hotel
Norman W. Kelch
Austin
Boclerton
B.C. Fullerton Jr
J. J. Potter
J. J. Ryan
Carlisle Brick Company
Lost and found ads urged in The Light newspaper
The notice urges readers to place want ads for valuable lost items such as a pot, wallet, or watch in The Light in San Antonio. It mentions broadcasting loft and found ads on KISA at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and promises assistance in preparing messages.
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Fannin
San Antonis
KISA
Chinese Army Leader Killed in Hong Kong Report
Japanese dispatches say Chinese Gen Sun Cheng was killed in action in Hupen province on June 8. Gen Lin Ching-Min was reported seriously wounded. Chinese forces claim a vigorous push to trap Japanese troops west of the Han River, retaking crossing points near Ichang and Ivai.
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Hong Kong
Sun Cheng
Hupen
Lin Ching-Min
Han River
Ichang
Rankow
Chungking
France Convicts Nine Spies in Military Court
A Marseille military court sentenced nine spies amid a spy ring case. Catherine Muratore and Henri Rosa received death in absentia. Silvio Muratore, Jean Batrisoni, and Cesar Chabrier heard death sentences. Others were given life or hard labor terms, including Mada Louise Cortese and Philippe Gastaldi. Details of operations remained undisclosed.
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Marseills
France
Catherine Muratore
Henri Rosa
Abcentla
Silvio Muratore
Jean Batrisoni
Cesar Chabrier
Ma‘da Louise Cortese
Andre Marro
Ife
Philippe Gastaldi
Ting
Marine Swims Calais to Dover Tug Ended by Rescue
A Marine swam eight of twenty one miles between Calais and Dover before being picked up by a Planer. Gilbert Rowe, from the Queen Vintorts rifles, said the marine seemed fresh upon boarding the craft, as the rescue concluded the effort.
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London
Calais
Dover
Planer
Gilbert Rowe
Queen Vintorts Rifles
Rowe
Amateur sleuth locates trumpet stolen days earlier
Harold Bird of the Forty second squadron ra ndolph field recovered the 140 trumpet after spotting it in an East Commerce Street pawn shop. Detective Frank Moore was notified of the find.
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Harold Bird
Randolph Field
Frank Moore
Commerce I
Rally Planned by Veterans in City June Night
A large Americanism rally sponsored by veterans groups is set for June 21 in Municipal and Gitorhkin. The event includes the firemen's band outside and the WPA Mexican Tipice orchestra inside. Organizers plan to greet attendees with street placards and use Public Service air conditioner demonstrations. City officials debated venue rules but agreed to support the gathering as a display of patriotism and unity. Local veterans urged officials to back the rally to show national solidarity amid wartime tensions.
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Veterans’ Organizations
Municipal
Gitorhkin
WPA
Tuye Ayers
Boy Scouts
R O
War Veterans'associations
Lawntown
Public Service
Air Conditonts
Veterana
Tule
Paul Eet
Dallas council approves suburb survey and gas contract
The Dallas city council approved a suburb survey contract for real property assessment by George Ehrenborg and authorized a gas supply contract with a supplier to deliver 8000 to 10000 gallon tank car loads from July 1 1940 to June 30 1941. The measure included funding for pauper burials postage and an aerial survey to coordinate Texas airports with national facilities.
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George Ehrenborg
Dallas Ap
Ehrenborg
Yex2s Company
Maury Maverick
United States Department of Agricuture
Frank Carter
Texas Aeromantic Advisory
Texas
Flag of Freedom and Unity Urgently Praised in Speech
Mayor Maverick appeals to honor the flag as a symbol of peace, mercy, and humanity, urging all Americans to display and respect it. The piece cites the Supreme Court decision affirming national unity and religious freedom, arguing flag salutes are not unconstitutional and stressing civic duty.
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Awad
Almogth
Maverick
Eiparta
Aetna Life Insurance Company
America
United States
Ola Glory
Holt
Fellz Frankfurter
United States Supreme Court
Pect
Jehovah's Witnesses
Mingsville
Int Justice
Crocikturter
Liners Due Back From Europe
New York June 6 Two United States liners are due back tomorrow and Monday with 2634 American refugees from the European war zones. The President Roosevelt radioed that she would dock tomorrow at 6 p m. she carries 120 Americans who boarded at Galway. The liner Manhattan will dock Monday at 2 p m with 1914 refugees from Italy. Most passengers are aliens, many Jews.
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New York
Vrr
United States
Roosevelt
Galwey
Ireland
Manhattan
Italy
Negro Baptists End Rally Weekend Congress Sessions
The Negro Baptist Sunday school congress gathers at the Negro First Baptist Church with 6000 delegates from 38 states. A picnic for 1000 boys is set for Saturday at Douglas High School led by Dr. Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville. The congress began Wednesday and closes Sunday with a mass meeting in municipal auditorities. about 200 children participated Friday night.
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Heero Baptist Sunday School Congress
Negro First Baptist Church
Douglas High School
Henry Allen Boyd
Nashville
Store Owner Threatened as Gunfire Breaks Out Nearby
Trevino, operator of a drug store at 601 South Moray Street, sought police protection after receiving multiple threats and a recent shooting near his shop. Reports from Houston and other cities note ongoing incidents of gunfire at night, with authorities investigating, while residents discuss safety and weather conditions in various regions.
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Hig Ufe
Gilbert Trevino
Bouth Las Moray Street
Tempshatumes
Frederickebors
Texas
Trevino
Gelveston
Havre
Helena
Houston
Uron
Jacksonville
Ramee
City
Margaret
Eleanor
Baredo
Texan
Little Rock
Ark
Los Angeles
Galif
Lowlevilie
Lubbock
Macon
Memphis
Tenn
Loudy
Miami
Montgomery
Ale
Feige
Peps Tee Hondas
Needten
Cali
Claus
New Orleans
Eple
New York
X.Y
Novis Platte
Rome
Italy
Enny
Pnorix
Ariz
Abilene
Tenge
Beton
Albuquerque MN
San Diego
Celt
Goudy
Seattle Miane Neler Rt Ag
Tl Duce Brady
Switzerland
J. Brownayilte
Tampa
Fie
Washington
Charleston
Relations Internationall
Cheng Wo
Wilmlakion
Del
Gorpin CheiAas
Cloreagan
Natlve Faselat
Ulena
Pendence
Denver
Colo
Caleary
Canada
Des Moines
Canna Fe
Granpville
Fort Smith
Bynada sChandy
Fascists Expect Italian Entry to War Amid Talks in Rome
Pierre Laval in Rome seeks a Franco Italian settlement while Italian air service limits and troop movements fuel belief Italy may join Germany. Swiss reports say Mussolini may offer peace terms to avoid a broader attack, with Monday as a likely date.
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Pierre: Laval
France
Rome
Germany
Driver Loses Keys In Nighttime Theft Outside Home
Augustine Rodriguez reports a keys theft at Guadalupe and Flores streets on Friday night. A driver, following Rodrigues, stopped, struck a hornless scene, then approached his car, grabbed the ignition keys and drove away in another vehicle.
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Augustine Rodriguez
Cevallos Street
Rodrigues
Guadalupe
Flores Street
Rodriguez
British Envoy to Brussels Captured in Action
Berlin reports the British ambassador to Brussels Air Lancelot Oliphant was captured during military actions in France. The British expeditionary force leader Sir France is said to have been left behind. The German news agency DNB notes the case will be examined under suspicious circumstances.
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Berlin
Brussels
Air Lancelot Oliphant
Stoops
France
DNB
Lancelot
Wauneta Flood Blackouts Town in Nebraska Valley
Wauneta Nebraska faced a severe flood with power and water cuts. About 100 houses and the business district were submerged as the Republican river rose and Frenchman Creek swelled after Colorado rains. Arapahoe area saw banks rising but no major damage expected unless tributaries surge.
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Wauneta
Neb
Republican River Valley
Nebraska
Frenchman Creek
Colorado
Republican River
Arapahoe
Guardianship of Mother Given Son
In Los Angeles on June 8 Superior Judge Samuel Blake suggested a grand jury review of the estate of an old widow deemed incompetent. He named her son Howard Splane of Tulsa as personal guardian and warned against undue influence by a group including Myra Galbraith and others seeking control of her affairs.
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Los Angeles
E. Splane
Samuel Blake
Howard Splane
Tulsa
Okla
Ofl le Negative
Blake
Spioners
Les Beet
Myra Galbraith
Old City
Fiera Certerschultz
Once Film Star Dies in Obscurity in Jersey City
James Hall once earned about 2600 a week as a Hollywood idol but spent recent years in small New Jersey night clubs. He died at 38. He starred in Hell's Angela and appeared in silent Four Sons, Hotel Temptation, Bride of Paris, and Meet's In.
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Jersey City
N. J
James Hall
New Jersey
Hall
Angela
Pola Negri
Allied and German Tank Actions Across Somme Front
Dragged by own action, tanks broke one of Alles as Allied defenses hold on the south bank of the Borame. German armored cars and tanks push through Artois and Picardy while Allied planes drop bombs and artillery harasses lines. A BBFL correspondent notes German bridgework across the Somme aided advances and a captured detachment reports forced marches of up to 30 miles daily.
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Borame
Weygand
Aisne
Bolasons
Cheme Des Dames
Neals
Meuse
Bedan
Somme
BBFL
Germans Press On Along Somme Aisne Front In New Drive
Berlin said German units resumed blitzkrieg tactics and advanced toward the Maginot line as three days of assaults reportedly broke the Weygand line near the Somme and Aisne fronts. Reports claimed tank attacks fire and air support hit Allied positions while French defenses weakened along the Maginot standby.
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Narvix
Norway
Arctic
Somme-Alens
Berlin
1 Steamrolier
Diltekrieg
Poland
Holland
Belgium
France
Weygand
Scarbruccaen
Mazinol
Somme-Aisne
War 25 Years Ago Today Across Fronts and Talks
Reports say French forces near Arman formed trenches southeast of Mebuterne after a 1500 yard capture. German claims loom of Lemberg fall in Galicia. Gallipoli saw renewed Allied thrusts. One year ago today revelations show Anglo Turkish pact won’t harm German relations. Viscount Halifax announced Germany could gain economic breathing space by restraint in war.
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Arman
Mebuterne
Lemberg
Galleia
Dardanelles
New Gromana
Gallipoli
Turkey
Bhy Reich
Germany
House of Lords
Viscount Fulifax
Economie Tebenaraum
Injured Youths Hurt In Park Swing And Auto Sign
Two San Antonio youths suffered injuries Saturday in separate incidents. Conrad Krueger, 11, fell from a swing in San Pedro Park and sustained a minor grab on his leg. Reubery Blandle, 18, struck his head on a metal sign while attempting to pull a wall from a car. Both were treated at St Robert A. Green hospital.
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W. King
Rigsby Avenue
Euto
D. J. Shay
Castillo Street
Roosevelt Avenue
Roy Schmidt
Schley Avenue
Robert B. Green Hospital
Porterstreqt
New Braunfels Avenue
Joe Grell
Schmidt
Geouts
Tarin
San Antonio
San Pedro Park
Conrad Krueger
Weyman Kiradt
Reubery Blandle
Five Palms
Savere
Rober A. Green Hospital
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Own
Sonth
Presen
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Clay
Meet
Marine
Ameriganisn
Max Walz
Frank Baskin
J. Adams
B. H. Nichols
A. Rosenberg
I. W. Davis
Louis Jlannine
N. L. Summers
George T. ‘Smith
See Nation
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Negro Baptists
Bern
Awitzerland
Mussolini
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