Lampoon Editor Recalls Harvard Days and Dillingham Tale
In a Chicago reminiscence, the columnist recalls early Harvard editor days with the Harvard Lampoon, backing Democratic campaigns for Cleveland and Hendricks, hosting a banner parade at Mrs Buckman’s boarding house, and later meeting Charley Dillingham in Chicago before continuing to New York and San Francisco.
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Paris Open City Plea as German Advance Presses
Paris faces invasion as German forces push toward the capital with Chalons sur Marne captured and the Marne crossed. German communique cites Turks of heavy battles, tank destructions, and air losses amid the chaotic front. The article notes French and English losses and reports of continued fighting along the Marne and Champagne fronts.
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Chalons Sur Mame
Chalons Sur Marne
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Marne
Grain prices slide as pegs end in Chicago
Wheat and corn futures fell sharply on the eve of removing minimum price pegs set over three weeks to curb a mid May collapse. All contracts except July and September corn hit minimums, with wheat down 3.5 to 4.5 cents and corn 2.375 to 3.125 cents. Pegs to end tomorrow under exchange plans.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Poison mixups land two in hospital
Police blame Thursday incidents at two San Antonio homes for sending Mrs. Rodarto Domingo of 1418 Arbor Place to Robert B. Green hospital after mistaking poison for medicine. Louise Jackson Heath, 20, of 1113 East Commerce Street, received treatment for an overdose of sleeping powder.
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Italian bases bombed by Royal Air Force raids
Vairo June 13. Roaring thunder from Egyptian bases as the Royal Air Force struck at Ttelisa airfields in Libya and Abyssinia and at the Red Sea ports of Eritrea. Air Marshal Arthur Longmore said the continued attacks are delivering a crippling blow to strongholds that threaten Egypt.
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Eritrea
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Egypt
Assault Charge Brings 6 Months in County Jail
Joe Martinez pleads guilty to aggravated assault and is sentenced to six months in county jail by Judge W. W. McGrory in Criminal District Court. The charge stems from an alleged assault on Frank Lopes of 2319 Paso Street on March 27, with plea entered by agreement of counsel.
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Beer License Charge Filed
A complaint charges Pete Alexander of Berg's Weeee with selling beer without a license in County Court at Law. The case was filed on a Thursday, according to court records.
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Berg
Turks Sign New Nazi Trade Pact With Germany
Ankara reports the Turkish government signed five new commercial agreements with Germany. The item notes removal plans in Britain as civil defense measures in case of invasion.
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Germany
Surrender of Paris Sought
Berlin circles report a German high command intimates Paris must be surrendered rather than declared an open city. Unconfirmed but circulating claims say Paris troops and police remain while heavy French resistance could lead to bombing similar to Warsaw or Rotterdam.
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Willian C.bullitt
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Warsaw
Rotterdam
Oil Tanker Believed Sunk In Eastern Mediterranean
Istanbul reports circulated that a Socony Vacuum tanker flying the British flag had been torpedoed and sunk in the eastern Mediterranean. Details were lacking and no official confirmation. the Istanbul office said they heard the report but could not confirm it.
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Congress Nears June 22 Adjournment Uncertain
Washington reports Speaker Barkhang said Congress would unlikely adjourn by June 22. Labor Committee deferred action on National Labor Act amendments until adjournment details were clear. Majority Leader Rayburn indicated there would be no early adjournment, while Republicans pressed the issue for a summer session.
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French Stand Firm Under U S Aid Pledge
Paris dispatch notes Roosevelt's aid pledge bolstering French resolve to continue fighting Nazi Germany. Morice reports peace talk in the air but French morale rises with Allied air support and a belief Germany's supplies will dwindle. Reynaud vows France will fight, even from abroad if needed, as U S action looms with weapon sales and destroyer transfers.
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INE
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Petit Parisien
Paris Open City Defense Holds After German Drive
Paris reports the French defense line remains holding under heavy pressure from new German divisions totaling about 1.8 million men. Paris would be defended from behind, not in the city, as favorable counterattacks and American bombing aid aid sustain the line. Premier Reynaud appealed for U.S. support short of an invasion force, while estimates described the northern front as serious and the line flexible yet intact.
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French Guiana
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Martinique
Guadeloupe
West Indies
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Hering
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Geramatt
High Command
Hull Reaffirms Bombings Policy On Chungking Attacks
Secretary Hull re emphasized the U S stance condemning ruthless bombings of civilian populations amid reports of extensive strikes on Chungking China. The State Department noted Chungking was intensively bombed by more than 100 Japanese planes yesterday with both official and unofficial reports confirming the attacks.
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Hull
Chungking
China
United States
State Department
Skirmish on Egypt Libya Border Reported
Cairo reports a British Italian skirmish on the Egypt Libya border last night. British authorities state 82 prisoners were taken.
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Egypt
Cairo
Exynt
Libya
War at a Glance: Allied Aid and Paris Siege Updates
A digest of World War II developments: Paris under siege with German vanguard close to the city, Paris declared an open city and prepared defense on the outskirts. British and Allied reinforcements moving toward Paris. Egypt to aid Britain by offering air and naval bases. Turkey reaffirming its pact with the Allies. Rome targeting Toulon and Mediterranean bases. U.S. Senate approving preparedness funding. Tokyo noting British troop landings in Dutch East Indies.
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Weather Update for San Antonio and Region
Partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday with gentle southeast winds. Temperatures: high around 92 Thursday and Friday, low about 70 Thursday night. Wednesday high near 90, Thursday low around 70. East Texas notes show cloudiness varying by region with stronger moisture in the north and chances of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday, milder southward.
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