Debates over federal spending and looming war plans
An opinion piece rails at rising debts and taxes under President Wilson era precedents, warns of wasteful spending, and forecasts government powers to enforce emergency measures. It details proposed Josh Lee bill provisions for citizen wealth disclosure, 50 year bonds, penalties, and compulsory registration as war looms.
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Frank
Mit
Wison
Congress
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Josh, Lee
Ctizen
Jarboe Promises Warmer Weather This Week
Weatherman J H Jarboe forecast brighter sun and a quick return to normal temperatures after a cool spell. Wednesday morning hit 80 degrees on Stimson field and 64 downtown, with June records noted from 1910.
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J. H. Jarboe
The
Mercury
Stimson Field
Dity
Poison Conviction Reversed by Court
AUSTIN June 12 The Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a new trial for W A Hergesheimer Jr after reversing his murder conviction and 30 year sentence in Smith county for allegedly mingling strychnine in Leroy Higgins food. The decision cites a confession obtained under duress and improper jail transfers hindering habeas corpus.
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Austin
W. A. Hergesheimer Jr
Smith County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hergesheimer
Leroy Higgins
Kul
Dejfendant
Utility Workers Kept at Posts in Paris Area
General Hering the military governor of Paris ordered all public service employees in the Seine et Marne and surrounding departments to remain at their posts. The prefecture announced requisitioning of bakeries pharmacies and groceries in areas immediately around Paris west and east of the city.
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Paris
Hering
Beine-et-Oiserand
Seine-et-Marche
Seine Department
Log Offer to Aid Turkey Reported
London dispatch states former King Zog of Albania, ousted after Italy's takeover, offered his services to the Turkish army and awaits a reply from Ankara as reported by the London Evening Standard. The note adds geopolitical tension as Albania's former monarch seeks a role in Turkey's defense efforts.
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Turkey
London
Dendon Evening Standard
Zog
Albania
Italy
Turkey Delays Action on Italy's War Entry
Ankara reports the Turkish government will not take immediate action in response to Italy entering the war, focusing instead on defense preparations according to informed sources.
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Ankara
Italy
British and Japanese Reach Tientsin Agreement
Official British teletypes report an agreement between Britain and Japan on outstanding local issues at Tientsin China. The U S cruiser Quincy arrived Rio de Janeiro after a voyage from the United States.
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Tientsin
London
Elrelos Today
Britain
Japan
China
U. S
Rio
Rio DE Janeiro
United States
Quincy
South America
Good
Will Cruse
Weather Summary for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight and Thursday with gentle to moderate variable winds becoming easterly to southerly. Airport highs near 90 Wednesday, 92 Thursday. lows around 64 Wednesday night. City highs around 84 Tuesday, 92 Thursday. Wednesday morning low near 64. West Texas shows partly cloudy conditions with thunderstorms in the north portion Thursday.
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San Antonio
West
Texas
Navy to Build 2 New Battleships and 20 Vessels
Washington reports the navy began work on two 45,000 ton battleships and 20 other ships after President Roosevelt signed a 1.4 billion appropriation. Ships are allocated to New York and Philadelphia yards. rest split between government and commercial yards as swift action marked by officials.
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Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
New York
Philadelphia
Inal Xation
French Fight for Paris on Marne
Paris battles intensify as German forces drive toward Reims and Paris from the Marne and Seine fronts. Reports say two armored divisions advance toward Reims while Paris, evacuated and tense, endures rain and overcast skies hampering air support. French defenses hold along the Seine and Marne as fighting narrows toward the capital.
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Paris
TSA
Marne
Diltekeieg
Parie
SAS
Seine
High Command
Reims
Comunique
Capitel
Tax Bill Voided By Texas Court
The Texas Supreme Court ruled the general tax remission bill unconstitutional and void highlighting it violates the constitution's two year limit on appropriations. Dallas County had sought a writ of error after the Civil Appeals court also found the remission law unconstitutional. Justice Crity affirmed that the five year remitment contravenes the constitution and cannot be applied even in the first two years.
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Austin
Bu‘premoe Court
Dallas
Dallas, Civil Appeals Court
Richard Crity
Supreme Court
Civil Appeals Court
Nazis Admit Stopping Ship on Refugee Voyage
Berlin reports a German submarine stopped the U S liner Washington at dawn on a refugee voyage from war zones. Inf ormed sources say the ship was en route to Ireland after being advised it would call at Bordeaux and other ports. Washington carried 1020 refugees and 2 crew members when halted northwest of Lisbon. A German spokesman declined to comment on U S wartime policy.
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Berlin
United States
Washington
Ireland
Bordeaux
France
Germany
BYU
Lisbon
Portugal
Stocks Show Marked Gain In War Buying Surge
New York June 12 stock market rose with a $2 gain to $9 in leading issues as trading stayed active. Bonds climbed with stocks and commodities also moved higher. Wheat and corn gains faded while cotton rose over $14 a bale and raw hides and wool gained in futures trading.
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New York
Georgia Veteran Seeks Georgia Governor Third Term
Atlanta reports Eugene Talmadge a veteran Georgia political figure qualified to seek a third term as governor and unexpectedly softened his opposition to the New Deal. He pledged to cooperate with the national administration where state and national interests align. The same dispatch notes Harris County flood control bonds for $8.5 million upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Latimer
Barris Bonds
Austin
Supreme Court
Harris County
Germans Claim Big Paris Area Advances as St Valery Falls
Berlin reports French forces at St Valery surrounded and captured, with more than 20,000 prisoners. Italys entry into the war is noted with a German radio broadcast. German high command claims Seine crossings near Paris and the Marne reach, while Le Havre raids and Rouen control are detailed along with air attacks and enemy losses.
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Marne
Reichswehr
Sele
Somme Mend Aisne
High Command
Oise
Qureq
Ferte-Milod
Ferren-Vardeois
Ouoteq
Porte-Milon
Paris
Chateau-Thierry
Gureq
Seine
Berlin
St. Valery
English Channel
le Havre
Italy
Robert Ley
Angriff
Germany
Europe
Rheims
Rouen
Marre
Peetis
Dieppe
Siene
Faris
Warsaw
Let Havre
Laon
Sennis
Compiegne
Villers-Cotlerets
Orcuq
Oise-Aisne
Mewes
Belma
Champagne
Suippes
War at a Glance AP Summary of World Fronts
Berlin reports German armies near Paris within 1244 miles and claims progress at Reims Rouen Compiegne Le Havre bombed while Paris prepared for a last stand. Italy reportedly probes Egypt and Suez threat. French lines fall back to Chateau Thierry Meaux area as Geneva and Rome note air activity. Britain warns of raids on northern Italy. Alsace fronts and Swiss bombings noted. Roosevelt expands combat zone. Japan Siam treaty. Turkish reserves seen as ally shift.
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Associated Press
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Hitler
Paris
High Command
Reims
Rouen
Compiegne
le Havre
Cairo
Italy
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Suez Canal
Weygand
Marne
Chateau Thierry-Meaux
Rome
Ligurian
Genoa
Malta
London
Trondheim
Norway
Africa
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Orzel
Tours
France
Seine
War Ministry
Geneva
Switzerland
Washington
Roosevelt
Mediterranean
U. S
Ti O
Japan
Thailand
Siam
Budapest
Ahe
Russia
First Lady Favors Universal Training
Mrs. Franklin D. Rooseveltsaid she favored universal compulsory training for men and women of all ages in civilian lines of endeavor to aid national defense in emergencies, while opposing conscription for military service.
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New York
Franklin BD. Roenangeli
Nazis Find Plaque At Armistice Site
German reports state troops who occupied Compiegne near Paris found a French plaque declaring the German Reich’s criminal arrogance died here. The 1918 armistice was signed at Marshal Foch headquarters in a sleeping car near Compiegne.
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Dume
Compiegne
Paris
Foch
Compleane
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