Lexington Sunk by U S Torpedoes and Fire
The U S aircraft carrier Lexington was sunk by torpedoes to prevent greater loss of life after fires and internal explosions began during a Japanese raid. Commander Weldon L. Hamilton said Captain Sherman ordered abandon ship and most of the crew were saved. dive-bomber squadron described their attack on the carrier and the dramatic destruction on the flight deck.
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U. S
Carrie Lexington
Anl
Camdr. Weldon L. Hamilton
Lexington
Frederick Sherman
Hamilton
Alveratl
Lagula Island
Cara] Sea
Seouliny
Flag Day MacArthur Day Program in San Antonio
The San Antonio Light covers a Flag Day MacArthur Day program at Municipal Auditorium with 2nd Division Mil Band Ameston and Flag Day association leaders. Highlights include tributes to fallen heroes, speeches by Col. O J Cohes and Brig Gen Harry Molines, and performances of The Star Spangled Banner and The National Anthem.
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San Antonio
American Flag Day Association
Tha
Ameston
Directne
Lawrence Gorter
Mayecation
O. J. Cohes
Eighth Corps
Ares
James M. Todd
Hoosevelts
United Nations
Pacific
San Antonio Prepares For W Arthur Day Observance
San Antonio schedules a MacArthur Day program with a 7 30 p m ceremony at the Municipal Auditorium. The event features a 10 hour concert, a 2nd Division Military Band performance, a massed color display, and speeches by Robert Lee Bobbitt and Maj. Nerdy W Hollevs.
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Auditayian Circle
United Nates
Wil
Auditoriun
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Nerdy W. Hollevs
Third Army
al Musse
Reds Push New Drive After Two-Day Defense In Kharkov
Moscow reports Soviet forces renewed attacks in the Kharkov sector after 48 hours on the defensive. They claimed heavy German losses in men and materiel near Sevastopol and said 50 German tanks were destroyed with three regiments of infantry and a squadron allegedly annihilated. The Sevastopol defense, now in its ninth day of a German offensive, had seen Romanians used as cannon fodder in several failed attacks. In Washington, a navy note said a U S merchant vessel was torpedoed in the Atlantic with survivors landed on the West Coast.
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Kharkov
Ukraine
Sevastopol
Gimitts
Sovints
Aly
Red Star
Informration Bureau
Aad
Washington
Navy
United States
Atlantic
Wast
Czech Urges U S To Destroy Nazis
Jan Masaryk, Czechoslovak foreign minister, urged the United Nations to destroy Nazi targets in retaliation for the Tidice massacre. He argued for ruthless German punishment, citing Cologne as a lesson and saying "sympathy and condemnation are not enough."
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U.S
Washington
Dune
Veveral
Cernan Vilages
United Nations
Jan Masaryk
Czechoslovekian
Caceh
Tidice
Masaryk
Reichard Heyndrieh
Cologne
Allied MacArthur Day Observed In Australia Celebration
Allied commander in chief General Douglas MacArthur was honored across Australia on MacArthur Day marking the twenty third anniversary. Prime Minister Curtin and leaders sent tributes while Mrs MacArthur opened an army hub in Melbourne. An Australian broadcast pledged the allied resolve to achieve victory and MacArthur’s pledge to return to the Philippines was praised as a solemn commitment.
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Pera
Aulae
Tralia
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Claiby
Southe West Pacific
Ihey
Inter
Gurti
Mac-Arthur
Frank Beaurepatre
Melbourne
Arthur W. Fadden
Sleader
Atmiue
Oklahoma City Tornado Claims Twenty One Die
Oklahoma City suffered two tornadoes that swept a southwest block area last night. Gily counted known dead at 27 and 100 injured as debris cleared and responders aided victims. The first twister struck near Southwest Twenty-ninth Street. a second, stronger tornado followed ten minutes later, causing most damage around Capitol Hill. Rescue crews from Will Rogers Field and Red Cross assisted, with shelter provided for the homeless. power and phone lines were cut, and a man warning residents helped save lives. Only four deaths were identified initially by name among the victims.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Gily
al New Street
Will Rogers Field
Red Cross
Jom
Te Gox
Thomas Albert Clark
Hera Ashley Trayes
Ina Trout
IL Vonten
Eire Protests Over Bremen Ship Sinking Demand for Compensation
Eire announced a protest to Dublin against the German sinking of the 903 ton steamer City at Bremen. The ship was reported attacked by German aircraft, with the master stating loss of ship and cargo. Dispatches from Spain reported 22 survivors landed at Vigo.
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Dublin
Hire
Eire
Toni
Bremen
Spain
Ab Vigo
Nazis Claim Libya Success by Rommel
German high command reported Rommel’s armored forces advancing from Bir Hacheim and engaging remnants of enemy forces west of El Adem in the Libyan Desert. The British said Axis forces attacked El Adem, 15 miles south of Tobruk, and were repulsed.
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Antlin
Tom Germ Groad
Erwin Rommel
Bir Hacheim
E Adem
Libyan
el Adem
Tob- Fok
Lone Planes Raid England Hotel Bombing Kills Nine
German raiders struck England sending a stick of high explosives into a West Midlands hotel area killing at least nine people. Rescue workers hunted for others believed trapped as weather hampered further search and a fourth night of limited operations followed.
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London
Ste
Jase
Rexuers
West Midlands
Port of England
Germany
French Fascists Claim U S Raid On June Night
In unoccupied France, followers of Jacqes Dorlot’s fascist group boasted of raiding the United States consulate during the June 2 night. U S officials dismissed the claim, noting the damage was later found to be a children’s prank and the building restoration began the next morning.
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France
Dune
Jacqes Dorlot
United States
Garbage Men Strike Sparks City Pay Rise Debate
Mayor Henry Hei announced a three or four cent pay increase for San Antonio garbage crews amid a city strike. Trucks will raise pay to 2.75 and 3.40 daily, with drivers at 4.50, costing about 35,000 yearly. A special city council meeting was set for Saturday as tensions escalated and several workers faced arrest.
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Cowtown
San Antonio
Iis
Hrackenridge Park
Hein Sinter
Uinimud
Hiei
Manuel Tovar
Ban Lals
Fhem
Yovar
Tovar
Nevada Street
L. A. Letaurin
Ferdinand Pesh
Wein
Central Buller
Tayay
Wrk
Telaurin
Whch
G. J. Quin
Smsy
Hig
Thay' Altortey
Victor Keller
Yanks Land With Tanks in Ulster
United States Army troops including tank destroyers and armored units arrived in Northern Ireland. Thousands more sailors and air forces helped escort transport ships crossing the Atlantic. Most troops hail from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Illinois, West Virginia, Kentucky, California, and Indiana. twenty eight ton tanks moved ashore as crowds cheered.
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United States
Northern Ireland
Whith
Atlante
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Mary- and
Georgian
Ilinois
West Virgin
Kentucky
Californita
Imaiana
Ulster
Forecast San Antonio and Vicinity Summary
Forecast calls for warm Saturday afternoon with light scattered showers at night. Maximums near 105 Friday, 77 low Saturday morning. East Texas warm, cooler in the Northwest. Continued warm trend widespread with a gradual cooling toward the weekend.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Dam Guard Refuses To Admit Mayor At City Dam Tour
In Austin an armed guard blocked a mayoral group from entering the dam area citing missing proper credentials. The visitors included Mayor Tom and other city officials or guests such as Miley, Maj Gen Mary B, and Maj Twaddie, who were touring under authority of Gunp Swift and Miller.
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Austin
Whine
Tom Auter
Tom
Miley
Mary B
Twaddie
Gunp
Soldier Injured in Auto Collision at Fort Sam Houston
Three fractured ribs were reported Saturday for Pvt. Willie Wilbanks of Fort Sam Houston after an auto collision at Jones and Alamo streets. Wilbanks was a passenger in a car driven by Pvt. T. H. Jenkins. Police identified the other driver as Knox Thompson, 412 Meridian. steel DEFENSE WORKER KILLED BELTON, June 13. Alvin Taylor, 36, of Tyler, defense worker at Camp Howl, was killed yesterday in an automobile accident on the Belton-Killeen highway.
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Willie Wilbanks
Fort Sam Houston
Jones and
Alamo
Wilbanks
T. H. Jenkis
Autona
Knox Thompson
Meridian Steel
Belton
Alvin Taylor
Tyler
Camp Howl
Belton-Killeen
U S Forces Halt Japanese Invasion of Aleutians and Midway
News reachers report that Allied forces repelled Japanese attempts to invade Attu in the Aleutians as well as Midway, with carriers and air power cited in losses and a strategic halt to major Japanese offensive plans in the North Pacific. Navy and army spokesmen describe ongoing operations repelling enemy landings and fighting in the islands.
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Aleutian Islands
Japan
Midway
Coral Sea
Aleutiandaland
Attu
Vont
Alaska
Atevittian Archipelago
Russia
Kamehatke Peninsula
United States
North America
Thar
Kisky
Rab
Aleu Hany
Iginnds
Army
Ivy
Navy
Attasilge
Carat
T. Supvy
Yanisinota
Hara Khi
Westpypt
Raid damages high in Athens port from raid on Piraeus
The RAK said a raid on Piraeus, Athens port, caused heavy damage to many houses. Several people were killed or injured, with few details released. London reports say William Dehovan, coordinator of Information, arrived for talks with the ambassador.
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Frain
RAK
Piraeus
Tralisn
Hgh
London
William x Dehovan
Panter
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