German forces push toward Paris as war fronts expand
Audacious German advances threaten Paris with tanks and airborne detachments in a 200 mile front. French high command vows to extend operations toward Switzerland while Paris endures dawn anti aircraft fire and dwindling taxi availability.
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Allied and Soviet Talks Mark Shifting War Fronts in Europe
Paris reports say Allied bombers struck German formations near Paris while RAF raids hit targets in northern France. Moscow announces a Soviet Japan boundary accord as diplomatic ties with Italy resume amid ambassador swaps and recalls.
Caution Advised on Your Suntan
Austin health officer Dr George W Cox warns against overexposure to sun stating many underestimate risks. He urges restraint and starts with ten minutes of sun, increasing gradually as skin adjusts to daylight conditions.
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Austin
George W. Cox
Texas Bankruptcy Showing Improves
Texas April commercial failures totaled 17, down from 18 in March and 36 in April 1939 according to the University of Texas bureau of business research. Habill- Hes totaled 161000, compared with 202000 in March and 402000 in April 1939.
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Smalier
Texas
South
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Music Camp Opens in New Braunfels
The Southern Music camp begins its second annual summer session at Lauda park New Braunfels with faculty including Dr Quo Wick dean of music at the University of San Antonio and Mrs Elsa Diemer Weck. Competent instructors from A and M College the American Bandmasters Association Houston Symphony and New Braunfels High share duties in chorus band and orchestra directions.
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Quo Wack
University of San Antonio
Elsa Diemer Weck
Southern Music Camp
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R. J. Dunn
A. and
M. College
R. B. Hayward
British regret school slates debate over travel course
In London a secret session of the House of Lords set for tomorrow to discuss Home defense was postponed. College Station reports the third annual A and M summer travel course, covering 7060 miles in 12 states, runs July 25 to August 21 under J Wheeler Barger with leaders Paine and Wilk. Cost is $187.50 including transport and lodging. Melons sold at Pearsall as Joe Brake trucks out early in the week.
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Toomorrow
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Joe Brake
Fria
Spain Seen an Enemy for Spain See… (incomplete OCR)
In this World War era dispatch by David Lloyd George analysis shifts to Europe’s confrontation. It contemplates France Germany and Italy’s roles with Mussolini Axis plans and possible Spanish involvement to defend or attack in the south.
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Great Mintale
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Paul Reynaud
Europe
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Spain
France
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Eno
Egypt distributes gas masks to civilians in Alexandria
The Egyptian government orders free gas mask distribution to civilians and increases a special appropriation for defense. Concurrent reports note Turkey pledges to honor its mutual aid pact with France and Britain as war expands. Hitler asserts Italy and Germany will win, while sources call Italy’s entry a treacherous blow. Churchill may speak on Norway withdrawal and war outlook ahead of a secret Commons session.
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London
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House of Commons
Air Ace Pitches In As Narvik Victory Reported And Germans Downed
Britain's top air ace Cobberlain is killed in duty accident after credited with over 40 German planes shot down. Norway’s Dietl forces claim victory at Narvik and Harstad, with allied evacuations and ongoing negotiations as German air activity continues over Narvik.
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Britain
E. J. “Cobberlain
Heg Bern
Savings Bond Purchases Rise Across Texas in Early 1940
The Texas business bureau reports increases in saving bond purchases in 32 cities during the first four months of 1940. The data, part of a broader university study, shows a notable uptrend in statewide saving behavior amid ongoing wartime economy shifts. A separate note recalls 1919 legislation rededicating Camp Mabry to Texas National Guard heroes, linking past service to present civic memory.
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National Guard
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow Talks
Juozas Urbsys, Lithuania’s foreign minister, flew from Kaunas to Moscow by special plane to join discussions between Premier Merkiz and the Soviet government. The talks commenced last Friday and are broadcast by German radio.
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Radio Today
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Moscow
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Refugees Arrive as Statue of Liberty Welcomes Exiles
New York reports the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of safety for hundreds of refugees fleeing Europe. The President Roosevelt liner with 150 children docked after a stormy voyage from Galway, Ireland, part of a trio of U S lines bringing Americans and aliens home. The Manhattan will carry 1804 residents from Genoa, Italy, and more passengers await transport from Galway later in the week.
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Britain reports sinking of Glorious and losses in Norw ay naval action
Britain announced the sinking of the 22 500 ton aircraft carrier Glorious the 19 240 ton transport Orama and probable loss of destroyers Acasta and Ardent and tanker Pioneer Two destroyers and the tanker were believed lost after actions in northern waters London said fresh Allied forces landed in Prance while Narvik and northern Norway were abandoned Churchill assured Reynaud of maximum support and preparations for further reinforcements Home front measures included evacuating 120 000 London children and calls for volunteers for the Royal Air Force reserve while civilians were urged to conserve fuel and bicycles.
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Norse capitulation ends Norwegian resistance in Norway
After two months of fighting the last Norwegian forces surrendered at midnight on the king and government ordered capitulation. British and French forces were said to be withdrawing from Warvik area as Crown Prince and government sought aid from England. The radio broadcast from Tromsø read the decision advised by General Obata Ruge as commander in chief.
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Norse King Arrives in Britain Aboard Warship
In Britain on June 10 King Maakon of Norway arrived yesterday aboard a British warship and was received by high admiralty officers. He later boarded a special train for the south with military escort and protocol proceedings observed by officials.
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Naval planes end long trans Pacific patrol in Philippines
15 navy bombers from VP-21 landed at Masnil Bay after a flight from Pearl Harbor via Midway Wake and Guam routes. Commanded by Lieut. Commander B. H. Ingersoll, they relieve the squadron on neutrality patrol duty in the Philippines after a weeks-long mission.
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