Flood Devastates Trinity River Lowlands Strikes Dallas Area
In Allas and surrounding counties floodwaters from the Trinity river rose to their highest in 33 years. One man, Rev. Jack Harris, 92, died after being struck by a train near a threatened bridge. Dozens fled or were evacuated from flooded homes, many displaced residents searched for a missing neighbor as fire crews policed swollen waterways. Livestock drowned and water supplies contaminated prompting health officials to plan mosquito control and disease prevention efforts.
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French warships in Alexandria join Free French effort
Reported in Cairo observers say GAMO units in Alexandria harbor include ships and crews from the French fleet demobilized after the armistice. Syrian moves threaten a showdown with Free French at stake, as Lorene and several cruisers destroyers and a submarine remain in port under allied watching eyes.
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Oregon Kiwanis Delegation Heads to Atlanta Meet
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Portland Ore passed through Los Angeles en route to the national convention in Atlanta Ga. A group of San Antonio Kiwanis will join them in New Orleans along the way, continuing the journey to the gathering.
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War 25 Years Ago Today June 13 1816 Compiled by I Ny
Canadians recapture 1800 yards of trenches lost by the British in an assault southeast of Ypres. Russians claim victories over Austrians near Tarnopol in a big battle. Italians attack Austrians in the Legerina valley and take hundreds of prisoners. One year ago today Ambassador Bullitt warns Paris of Nazis inside the gates and German threat to Maginot lines. Britain pledges aid and requests air support from the United States.
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Trades Group Seeks Priority System Understanding
Porter A. Whaley, GM of the Texas State Manufacturers' Association, told about 40 delegates at a one day Texas Trades meeting in the Plaza hotel that every merchant and manufacturer must understand the priority system and how to apply for his pond. He said businessmen have abandoned business as usual and must make the best of the situation. Hugo Swan of Dallas, association president, and Carl Pool of San Antonio were on the program. Friday afternoon about half the delegates left for Monterrey while the rest were to dine at the St. Anthony hotel and attend a theater party.
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Funds Voted for Election Workers
City commissioners Friday voted an appropriation of $8054.50 from the general fund for payment of salaries to judges and clerks in the city election on June 27. An additional appropriation of $17.50 for postage to mail the checks was approved.
Ruhr bombers strike in heavy raid over German industry
London reports the heaviest wartime raid on the Ruhr valley by British bombers last night. About three fourths of Germanys coal output and a similar share of iron and steel were hit. The RAF lost six planes. one returned missing. Docks at Brest and Antwerp were also attacked and a plane failed to return.
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British Fleet Units Depart Gibraltar
A Japanese report from a Spanish city opposite Gibraltar says aircraft carriers Ark Royal and Furious with a cruiser and a flotilla of submarines left their base this morning. It noted no damage from bombs dropped by unidentified planes near Gibraltar's docks as merchant ships from several nations were pared.
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British Columns Encircle Italians in Ethiopia
Two British columns crossing the Ono river in southern Ethiopia have joined forces and surrounded Italian troops in the Jimma region southwest of Addis Ababa, according to an early report from the front.
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Weather Data Fragments From Various U S Cities
A garbled weather report lists temperatures, conditions, and timings for multiple locations including Dallas Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. It references wind, rainfall, and cloud cover with scattered city names and uncertain figures, presenting as OCR fragments from a past newspaper page.
War Roundup From The Associated Frees
Germany threatens to sink more American ships signaling retaliation after the sinking of vessels including the Robin Moor U boat torpedoed and shelled survivors report. Washington prepares protests as Nazi public stance remains muted. British and Free French forces advance toward Damascus amid reports of heavy Allied air and ground operations in the region.
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Army corps maneuvers near Brownwood and Leesville set
With the Army corps maneuvers near Brownwood ending Friday the Third Army commander Kreuger will move next week to the Army corps maneuvers at Leesville Louisiana. Command posts exercises will be held by the Fifth Army corps in the Taeviless area June 16 20 with field operations June 23 27 Maj Gen Edmund L Daley will command the 70000 troops involved General Kreuger and staff are due back Saturday to Third Army headquarters from Brownwood The 2nd division also is scheduled to return Saturday.
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Dallas Physician Bernard Rubenstein Dies at 47
Dr. Bernard Rubenstein a prominent Dallas physician and former Baylor Hospital chief of staff died Thursday afternoon at age 47 from a heart attack. An immigrant who rose from poverty seventy nine years ago he had served as state labor commission physician for boxing and wrestling matches in Dallas.
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Convict Drowns While Noon Swim at Prison Reservoir
Warden W W Ward of the Texas state prison disclosed Lucius Armstrong, 22, of Pittsburg, serving two years for theft from Camp County, drowned yesterday at the prison reservoir during a noon swimming outing with two companions. The incident occurred as guards watched.
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British civilians killed and injured in May raids
London reports German air raiders killed 394 Britons and wounded 5181 in May, with 75 missing. The dead include 2512 men, 1884 women, 163 children under 16 and 185 unclassified, while 2930 men, 1835 women and 416 children were injured. Since last June, civilian deaths reach 41,150 and injuries 80,027.
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