In The News Readers Praise Your Column
A flood of letters from readers across the United States lauds your “In The News” column for its clarity and impact on public thinking during the crisis. Citizens from Chicago to Hollywood credit the piece with inspiring military training talks in schools and civic duty, urging broader, practical programs and even formal training for the armed services.
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Aurora
EO Seraldo Ameo
Dino
W. G. Eilert
M.D
Chicago
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William Randolph Hearst
Chicago Herald-American
Hearst
New York
Ealler
Penochis
San Rafael
Calif
Wiliam Randolph Mearst
Bau Provelace Examiner
Ap- Dereon
Plan to turn U S into giant aircraft factory for Allies
Congress weighs a Pepper plan to produce 60,000 war planes for Allies by converting the nation’s output into a vast aircraft factory. Sen Holt and Sen Norris debate risks, while military camps expand training and observers are sent abroad. Roosevelt pledges full help as Red Cross plans ship convoys to Europe.
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Washington
Congress
Benakor Pepper
D.-Fla
Senttor Holt
D.-W. Va
Wevver
Marys Atlantic
PF. K. Reich- Muth
Roosevelt
Tia
United States
War Department
Red Crom
Europe
U S Refugee Ship Sets Course for Home from Galway
A U S liner Washington has departed for New York with 1700 refugees aboard. The Manhattan is en route to Europe to bring back 4000 Americans who fled Paris. The Washington and Manhattan were sailing from New York and Galway with a plan to repatriate citizens within days.
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Galway
Ireling
U. S
Washington
New Yerk City
Amerizen
Una
Manhattan
Europe
Baris
New York
Texas Jurist A B Martin Dies at 61 in Amarillo
Amarillo officials announce funeral services for Judge A B Martin aged 61 who died last night. He served on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals the Seventh Civil Appeals Court and the Texas Supreme Court.
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Amarillo
A. B. Martin
Texas Court of Criminal “Appeals
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
War Roundup: French Situation Critical as Nazis Push
French lines retreat under heavy German pressure as Allied forces struggle to hold fortifications. Reports cite Soviet demands for联合 permission to move troops toward strategic areas. Italian advances along the Egyptian frontier are noted with ships sunk and a French destroyer damaged. Swiss public mood stays cautious while Turkey remains urged to stay neutral.
Red Base Off Alaska Seem in Nome Territory
Nome Alaska June 15 reports say Russians were building an air field and wirelem station on Big Diomede Island near the international boundary. A Home Daily Nugget source mentions two Russian crew and several Ekimo families at work with conflicting reports on inland settlements near Nome.
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Nome
Alaska
Plesk
Big Diomede Alana
Little
Tdomeds Island
Nugget
Usola
Alaskan
Big Dremede
Biberix
Cotton Jackets Aimed at Army Savings
A new cotton jacket for the Army, designed to save money for Uncle Sam, weighs about half as much as the current field coat and keeps warmth. Priced at $6.80 versus $7.85 for the coat, it will come in five sizes and can be produced in any shirt factory, with production scaling up to meet demand.
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Baltinons
Army
Sam Thowsands
Weather and chase report with scattered weather notes
Weather bulletin details pursuit conditions and fuel supply notes, with scattered reports from various cities. Mentions officers, a Bellevue establishment, a pursuit through multiple states, and varying conditions including cloudy, sunny, and windy intervals. Includes temperature readings and moon phase data for several locales.
King Carol II Plea Toturks
King Carol II of Romania dispatches notes to Turkey and Yugoslavia urging neutrality to keep war from spreading to the Balkans. Reports in diplomatic circles indicate he sent two notes via Inonu and to the Yugoslav regent Paw. A separate Budapest dispatch notes a peace drive in southeastern Europe as fear grows that Turkish entry could widen the conflict.
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Carol
Romania
Ismet Inonu
Turkey
Balkans
Paw
Yugo- Slavia
Budapeat
jDeace
Europe
Danubian
Britain
France
Balkan
The War Twenty Five Years Ago Today
A glimpse of World War I era events with France aiming to break the Rhine line and Roichwest fighting in France. Italians claim Adriatic gains as Britain approves a large war credit. Reports note mobilization along the Moravian region and 22 12 hour talks among Britain Germany and allies as a three nation pact moves forward.
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Owenia
Germam
Frome Lameville
Germany
Keppa
Moravian-Blevak
Beomlis
Tass
Beslan News Seumey
Police arrest burglary suspect at stockyards in Waco
Waco police Saturday arrested Charles Carpenter alias Charles Wesley anderson after he was seen at the stockyards all day Friday. Moore, a stockyards investigator, identified him on charges of burglary. Roy K E McElvern, 41, of Waco, was jailed on bookmaking charges after a prior arrest on the sixteenth.
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Waco
Charles Carpenter
Thesday Moore
Moore
Carpenter
Charles Wesley
Leslie Lee Anderson
Roy KE. McElvern
Alemd National Bank
H.W. Mansfield
Planes Wrecked in French Coast Airport Attack
Milan paper Corriere Della Sera reports Thalien Serie machine gunners hit a shipment of brand new US planes at a Provence coast airport in France. The aircraft, unloaded and fueling tanks empty, were reduced to wreckage in the assault dated Thursday.
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Rome
United States
Provence
France
Milan
Corriere Della Sere
Imade Thurasay
America
Britain Vows to Fight On Amid War Crisis
London reports on June 15 indicate British officials expect a peace offensive by Hitler after Allied reverses in France. Officials warn against complacency, note American intervention could balance the crisis, while French withdrawal is seen as military. Fresh British forces head to France as leadership faces criticism.
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Brita
Adolf Hitler
France
Britain
Arts
Kate War
London Morning
Harold’ Ficolaon
Ministry of Information
Leicester
Moeckwon
Ama
Americas
Hitler
Unese
London Mews-Chronicle
Aaid
America
Finland Offered Moratorium on War Debt Installment
Washington reports Congress approved a 10-year moratorium on Finland's current war debt installment. Finland notified the State Department that the June 15 payment would be met, while the Senate and House rushed a bill granting postponement options. President Roosevelt's approval was anticipated as Finnish officials seek guidance.
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Atete Department
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Rooetvelt
Pinnish
Army Promotions Set by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed into law today legislation that would end automatic promotion of army officers after specified years of service in each grade. The notice also promotes a housing ad, urging demand for rentals and recommending Light Want Adz with a dial code.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Reconsecration to Flag Is Urged at Alamo Program
Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead of the Texas National Guard urged reconsecration to the flag at a Flag Day program in front of the Alamo. He cited past mistreatment of the flag and stressed liberty and democracy. Rev. J. M. Todd spoke, Adeline Liebick won the Joe Bettencourt trophy for her flag essay, with multiple students receiving awards. A dinner followed at the Menger hotel hosted by the Ming Day Association.
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Claude V. Birkhead
Texas National Guard
Alamo
Birkhead
H. J. Brees
Eighth Corps
Jd. M. Todd
United Spanish War Veteran
Ras Davis
Adeline Liebick
Joe Bettencourt
Robert F, Biegtar
Robert
Lee
Walter Williams
Alamo Heights
Plexal Juate
Emerson
Rose Marie Stowe
St. Mary's
Eleanor Allen
Mary Edith Gash
Emerson Junior
Luamy
Eile Lamm
St. Henrys Sead
Danny Martell Holcomb
Gloria Jean Faito
Los Angeles Heights
Patricia Davidson
St. Henry's Academy
Pieter DeKonar
Lanier
Rain and floods hit city as record showers fall
Downtown weather station logged 0.00 inches of rain, while other totals ranged with 2.02 inches Friday night. Streets flooded, power sites disrupted, and emergency crews aided by the city as more rain threatened through Saturday night and Sunday with temps from 92 to 68.
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Crupe
San Antonio Ares
Bilneet Field
Ham
Hall
Bans Géiph
Kelly Fields
San Antonio
Pattarn
Business Men Will Train For Camp Education Similar To OCMT Camps
Washington June 15 Three thousand business and professional men will receive special training this summer at nearby military camps under Secretary Woodring's plan. Men aged 28 to 60 will be selected by educational and civic leadership criteria for the July and August programs modeled after the Plattsburg approach. Training costs will be borne by the volunteers, with no government expense, for the Eighth Corps area amid a broad civic effort to prepare for possible national service.
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Sictorville
Calif
Hah St
Ee Angeles
Army
Naval Reserve
Anc
J. C. Grimmett
Smale
Yeaterday
Ib Wes Sani
George Pleiding Sifot
War Department
Theiattaburgh
South America
Washington
Elt Zena
Woodring
Plattaburg
British Fight on Frontier Highlights Egypt War Risk
Alexandria June 15 Italian and British forces clash on the Libyan frontier after air bombardments. Over the last 24 hours Britain reports capturing Capruzza and Maddilina, while Italian planes strike outposts Bollum Shexfa and Weshka causing damage. No immediate official reaction to potential expansion of hostilities.
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Egypt
Royaat
Tellin
Cap+ruzza
Maddilina
Drures
Bollum
Shexfa
Weshka
Trillan
Italy
Loot At Pharmacy Burglary Reports Wide Theft
Miscellaneous loot totaling at least 3000 dollars was stolen from a pharmacy on Main Street. Burglars used a method suggesting a child may have been involved, entering through a tank-like rear access and taking Grogs and notions along with store supplies. A truck was dispatched to haul away the loot. Additional burglaries included cash from a residence and a purse from a parked car, with details tying the incidents to local addresses and witnesses.
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Ghatlea Herrera
Main Street
Ttankom
Post Office
John HM. Young
Fourth Street
Hurgiara
J.T. Shields
Rhielda
East Commerce Ptreet
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Dog Swap and Minor Thefts Baffle Police
A 2014 Guade lite street dog traded bone for trouser cloth after routing burglars at Joe Patino grocery store. Reports note thefts of phonograph records and a portable typewriter from J. Miller’s avenue. Two youths caught trying to steal watermelons on Loseys street were lectured. A visitor departed from Mrs. Roy’s Armltaad street home with a missing guitar.
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Joe Patino
Guadelite Street
Patio
V. J. Miller
North Pleckberry i
Loseys Street
Dan Lavon
C. B. Villareal
Peden Street
LaFon
Villareal
Ethel Roy
Armlataad Street
Socialist Youths Blamed for Riot in Mexico City
Police blamed members of a socialist youth group for a series of clashes that left several people injured near the National University of Mexico. Authorities said disorder began when allied groups from the party administration Bearatist Youth hurled stones at students, followed by revolver shots and flying debris.
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Mexico City
Socialist Youth Organization
Law
PRM
Administration Party
National University of
Handyman's Nap Interrupted on Parapet Rescue
A New York handyman, unnamed, slept on a two foot wide parapet atop a center building when he rolled off 70 feet above the street. He was rescued by a police squad unhurt after a night of precarious sitting.
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Henry Wagner
Community Rearnation Center
Almory Center
Mafety
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