War and the League of Nations A Hearst Letter
In a continued page one column letter W R Hearst argues against joining the League of Nations. He warns of mandatory entanglements, European conflicts, and the risk of paying vast indemnities if the United States participates. He urges continued isolation to safeguard wealth, population, and territory. He stresses historic nonintervention as America’s strength.
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The War Twenty Five Years Ago Today Highlights
Russians claim many Germans and Austrians captured in breakthrough push. crosses of the Stripa river reported and Austrian forces massing near Temberr. French repulse four attacks on the Meuse. German destroyers engage British ships off Belgium coast.
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Battles Rage in Ethiopia and North Africa Fronts
Rome reports heavy fighting in southwestern Ethiopia with Suroung forces opposing advancing British troops as Mussolini’s empire crumbles. The Galle Sidamo region sees mig he actions while Gondar faces artillery exchanges. In North Africa Italian artillery bombards two steamers at Tobruk and British bombers strike Betwysa, Benghazi and Tripoli.
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Alexandria Ablaze After German Raid Hits Port Facilities
Allied headquarters reported heavy air attacks by German and Italian forces against Alexandria Egypt, striking port facilities naval depots and fuel depots despite anti-aircraft defenses. The note described the raid as the second in four days and noted bombardment of Tobruk as well.
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French Envoy Plans Protest Over Syria War Move
Washington reports French Ambassador Gaston Menri-Haye will lodge a strong protest with Secretary of State Cordell Hull over Britain’s intended move into Syria a French mandated territory. He said the action is unprovoked aggression and pledged to defend French territory while noting 60000 French troops in Syria. The U.S. fears a wider clash involving the French navy and North African forces.
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Egypt Commander Named by British
London announces Gen. Sir James Mershall Cornwall now general officer commanding British troops in Egypt. The appointment places his unit under Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell in the Middle East, with initial disclosure of his command dates and assignment following a June 3 announcement.
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Italy Denies Gibraltar Bombing Claim
Gibraltar reports deny Italian planes bombed the fortress on June 5 despite dispatches from Algeciras claiming bombs fell on Estepona near Gibraltar causing casualties and property damage.
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Davies Named as Deputy Oil Czar
Ralph K. Davies of Standard Oil California was named deputy petroleum coordinator to assist under Secretary Ickes and head the government’s effort to address an oil shortage in western states. The appointment follows President Roosevelt’s task force decision last week.
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British Push in Ethiopia Seizes 200 Europeans and 1060 Eritreans
In Southwestern Ethiopia, British imperial forces crossed the Oro River and advanced against Italian positions. An army communique reported capturing 200 Europeans and 1060 Eritreans, along with 20 army trucks, as the British press continued unfolding the campaign.
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Turkey to stay out of Syria war edges in on fighting
A Ankara report says Turkey will keep hands off the Syrian war as British and Free French forces attack on the Levant. President Ismet Inonu inspected Turkish frontier defenses amid the unfolding fight and regional developments were closely watched.
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Bombing Raid Claimed Successful by British Air Ministry
London dispatch reports the British air ministry saying RAF bombers attacked western Germany, achieving successful results though not a heavy raid. Large fires were started at Exta and Derk Trend amid the raid.
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Weather Summary With Rainfall Figures and Moon Phases
The report notes humid conditions from the southeasterly wind on Sunday, with temperatures near 80 and 88 percent humidity at specified times. It records accumulated rainfall since January 1 totaling 14.83 inches, with no excess for the month, and provides sunrise and sunset times for Monday and Tuesday, plus moon phase details and astronomical timings for Aransas Pass.
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Bombers Sink Anglo Ships in British Waters
Berlin reports German bombers sank two merchant ships totaling 7,000 tons in raids along the English south and southeast coasts. A daylight attack damaged a southern England depot. High command added two submarine commanders to the list for sinking over 200,000 tons of British shipping. The communique tallies 31,600 more tons sunk by U boats.
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War Between Two Worlds Declared By Premier Mwezolini
Rome reports Premier Mwezolini said the war has assumed the character of a war between two worlds and now stands at one of its most decisive moments. His statement appeared in the navy ministry paper Prove Are mate on the eve of Italian Navy Day, marking the first anniversary of Mary’s entry fate the caflet.
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Chilean Attache to Visit San Antonio in June
Guillermo Lopeze Lor cain Chilean military attache in Washington will arrive in San Antonio on June 19 or 20 to inspect local army establishments. He will be accompanied by his wife, per notices from Eighth Corps area headquarters in Washington.
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Kansas Faces Flood Threat Across Northern Kansas
Serious flood threats emerged as major streams draining into the Kansas River rose beyond banks after weekend rains. The Solomon, Republican, and Blue rivers overflowed near Marysville, with towns like Concordia and Beatrice seeing two to four feet higher water. CCC enrollees aided in evacuations while Union Pacific lines north of Marysville were washed out.
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War Roundup: British Drive Near Damascus and Syria Invasion
British forces and Allied units push toward Damascus as they invade French Syria Lebanon. Beirun reports fierce fighting on Crusader battlefields while British warships shell the Syrian coast. Petain orders continued resistance as Berlin cites fires from air raids on Alexandria.
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Corpus Chooses Leader At State B P W C Meeting
LUBBOCK June 9 Corpus Christh was selected at the 1242 meeting place during a board meeting to lead the three day convention of the Lexus Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs in session here yesterday.
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Abilene to Obtain Observation Unit
War department announces an army observation squadron will be placed at Abilene municipal airport. Local stations have not been advised which squadron will be assigned there.
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Germans Aloof to Fighting in Syria Report
Berlin reports say German sources claim no troops in Syria and that the question of defending the French mandate remains unsettled. Spokesmen say Germany watches political and military moves with interest as Britain acts to offset forces, while noting Britain’s aggression in Syria and Crete.
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New Air Schools Send Cadets Here
First graduates from several new elementary flying schools join 246 cadets in the basic class at Randolph Field. The class includes 31 cadets from Ping Bluff Arkansas, Cuero 34, Stamford 19, Ghiahe mah City 24, Corsteana 37, and Phoenix Ariz. Older civilian schools provide the remaining 86 cadets from Tulsa 58, East St. Louis 12, San Diego, and Santa Maria 3.
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