Allied air attacks hit Turin and Milan in heavy fighting
Reports from Rome describe Allied air raids against Turin Milan and other northern Italian targets with intense anti aircraft fire lasting over an hour. The Italians claimed bombings at Malta and clashes over Cyrenaica while Mussolini emphasized neutrality regarding Egypt. Prince Umberto urged infantry to expect more glories as Italy entered its first day of war.
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Umberto
Cyrenaica
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Malis
Itel
Maly
Alarm In Rome Shapes War News And Diplomatic Departures
War measures tighten in Rome as air raid sirens sound the alert. Diplomats rush to the Awlss border, with British Ambassador Sir Percy Loraine and staff leaving under tense conditions. Life photographer Thomas McEvoy faces rough treatment at the central railway station while cameras are challenged during the blackout.
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Tussdavi
Awlss
Percy Loraine
Thomas McEvoy
Life Magazine
United States
William Philips
Percy
Central
McEvos
Philips
Andre Francois-Poncet
Eorner
Rev J W Sailors Services Planned
BRADY June 12 The Rev J W Sailors 65 pastor of the First Bay Ust church at Melvin who died at his home were to be held at the First Baptist church at Bangs Wednesday afternoon Surv sclude four sons JW ar and Roger both of Melvin Royce of Abilene and Clyde of Santa Maria Galil and Unce daughters Mrs V A Hopkinson of Gregory Mrs R C Dowdy of Rous ton and Mrs M E Garms of Bangs
Students Total 123 at Junior College
San Antonio Junior College summer session enrollment reached 123 students according to registrar Miss Doris Yeargen. The figure reflects initial enrollment at the start of the term and highlights continued growth for the program.
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San Antonio Junior College
Doris Yeargen
Germans Span Marne Seine Inthragt
German forces push along the Seine toward Paris in a major westward drive. Allied tanks and anti air guns face heavy attack as news notes several cities and ports under threat, with Rouen and Reims highlighted as potential footholds near the capital. John Cudahy, US ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, left Berlin for Brussels after talks with German authorities.
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Seine
le Havre
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Oise
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Reims
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Scandinavia
Balkans
Italan
Germany
John Cudahy
United States
Belgium
Sinister
Luxembourg
Brussels
Berlin
Army Air Corps at Lowry seeks older officers for two-year return
At Lowry Field in Denver the Army Air Corps Training School issued an appeal to retired and reserve officers to return to active duty for two years. Col. Warner B. Gates said about 15 officers are needed, with ranks of first lieutenant or higher and at least five years in service. The move follows plans to expand the base personnel to 1,682.
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Barton J. Yount
Gates
Air Corps
U.S. Starts Work On 22 Warships
President Roosevelt and Congress push defense measures as 22 new warships begin production. Hillman joins national defense commission talks. Senate votes to broaden trade in weapons to aid Allies and fund preparedness amid calls to curb Hitler and extend the Mediterranean combat zone. Debate over Johnson act and neutrality act amendments continues.
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Walsh
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Vinson
D.-Ga
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Bean
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Italy
Paris in State of War as German Attacks Repulsed
French forces repelled German assaults along the Rouen Vernon river stretch and Meuse valley while Paris tightened security with mobile guards and identity checks. Rail service to the capital halted, refugees bottlenecked, and French colonial possessions including Tunisia Corsica and French Somaliland reinforced as war spreads.
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Corsica
Veterans Recall Marne and Chateau Thierry Echoes
World War II era notes compare current German and allied movements near Paris to 22 years earlier. The Second Division, including Ninth and Twenty third Infantry and two Marine regiments, clashed with German forces at Chateau Thierry in early June, with fierce fighting and heavy casualties. Other familiar battle grounds noted include Bois-Boissons, Compiegne, Meuse-Argonne, and Verdun.
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Meuse-Aresgonne
Verdun
Hotel Auxiliary Meets Thursday Installation of eithers set
Hotel Auxiliary No 27 of the Hotel Greeters of America holds its monthly meeting at the Gunter hotel Thursday. Delegates from the Denver convention will report. Committees to bargain in machinery and tailoring for the coming year will be appointed. A social hour will follow.
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America
Gunter Hotel
Denver
Wheeler Threatens Break With Democrats Over War Policy
Senator Wheeler of Montana declared in the Senate that he would break with the Democratic Party if it became a war party and would not support any presidential candidate seeking to involve the nation in war. His stance comes amid debates on Roosevelt’s Supreme Court reorganization and attitudes toward aiding Allies. Connally urged military training for CCC enrollees from now on.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
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D-W. Va
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Texas
CCC
Ferdinand Tactics Send Man to Cell
San Antonio man was jailed on vagrancy charges after police said he tried to imitate Ferdinand the bull. Officers Riker and Joseph arrested the suspect near Milam Square as he moved through bushes, a book by for vagrancy listed for 35 year old Prank Anda of 336 Concho Street.
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Ferdinand the Bull
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Ofhers
J. Riker
A. Joseph
Milam Square
Anda
Concho Alreet
Germans Destroy 200 Allied Tanks on Front
Berlin report from the western front states German anti aircraft guns with an eight mile range destroyed 200 Allied tanks in today’s action. The claim comes as the battle intensifies with heavy German fire reported across key sectors.
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Berlin
Yax Guilt Denied by Movie Head
Twentieth Century Fox executive Schenck denies income tax evasion conspiracy perjury and false statements in federal court. Moskowite, Fox story editor, noted as Schenck’s book keeper in the case. Also mentioned is a film piece and magazine feature on the front page of the American Weekly.
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Twentieth Century- Fox Film Corporation
Alice
Joseph H. Moskowite
Twentieth Century-Fox
Schenck
Henry Qilve
Payllis McGinley
American Weekly
Veterans Back NND For Allies Meeting in Beaumont
The United Spanish War Veterans of Texas favor repeal of the Johnson act to permit aiding the Allies with war material. The resolution was approved at the annual convention closing session held in Beaumont. Wichita Falls was named 1941 meeting site. Louis Giauld elected department commander. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. Kate Selderman of San Antonio as president.
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