Tragic Weekend Claimed At Least 17 Far North Texas
AP report tallies seventeen deaths from auto wrecks, shootings, drownings, and an onbing incident across Texas over the weekend. Notable fatalities include Stanford of Dallas, Killens of Port Sam Houston, and several other victims in LaGrange, Smithville, and Wichita Falls.
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Texas
Nother
Lancaster
Aus
Espa Stanford
Dallas
Rrs
John W. Killen
Tlien
Port Sam Houston
Killen
Americica
Stanford
Austin
Atste Industrial Accident Board
Pat M. Nell
Altrun Club
Killens
Cincinnati
Adolf Korencz
LaGrange
Wilt Jakoneit
Smithville
Biles Ruby Mudler
Reutersville
Sentt
Vile
Clarence Ulbricht
Caded
Robert M. Davis
Kirkwood
Cadet
Hicksfield
Eagle Mountain
Tom West
Fractured Lake
Jim H. Peyton
Greensville
Leon Shapee
Turney
Jacksonville
George H. Watson
Wichita Falls
Two Men Charged With Theft and Forgery in Roswell
Edward M. Christopher, 21, charged with theft of an gate spot tight from a stock reserve. Robert B. Mumsey, 18, charged with forging a postal money order at Roswell. Both cases were heard before 6 Commissions Monday, with Paul A. Lockhart presiding.
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Paul A. Lockhart
Edward ‘M. Christopher
Robert Bw.mumey
Rancolph
Roswell
Brooks Officials Move to Permanent Brooks Field Building
Brooks officials relocate from a temporary to the permanent Brooks Field building. The move includes the directoy of flying and the secretary's office, transferring from the temporary structure to the former field hospital site.
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Brooks Field
Ad Vaiied Mying
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Secretary's Office
Field Hospital
Reichstag Meet Is Unconfirmed
Berlin dispatch reports unconfirmed plans for an impending convocation of the Reichstag by Adolf Hitler. The article notes abroad speculation about addresses byHitler and the reaction in Berlin politics.
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Uerlin
Yecuday
Adolf Hitters
Todig
Berlin
Ericles
War Roundup, Angerinied Fronts See New British Push
Frontline reports describe a renewed British counter-offensive into Libya with Italian high command admitting a forceful attack. Nazi briefings claim heavy British losses and widespread air activity across the Mediterranean. Observers note German and Italian moves around Cyprus Beirut and Lebanon while UK and Free French forces claim penetrations and near-fall of key capitals.
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Italy
U.S
Axia
United States
Bertin
Bantascua
Beirut
Oliedas
Lebanese
Cyprus
Cologne
Hanover
Donkeuquez
Dutch East Indies
Japan
East Asia
Britain
British charge on German use of French ships in Med
June 18 report from London quotes the British Ministry of Economic Warfare accusing Germany of leveraging French merchant shipping in the Mediterranean to support wartime needs. It claims French vessels carry supplies and troops to aid German aims, including transferring wheat, chrome, lead, and copper from Russia and southeast Europe to Trieste.
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Southeast
Europe
Trieste
Italy
Mediterranan
French West Africa
Marsaille
Reloh
British Blockade Order Extended to Neutral Vessels
London reports the British ministry of economic warfare extended the blockade to cover neutral ships in trans shipment of enemy goods from Europe via South American ports. An informed source says only occasional blockade lines reach these ports, with ships liable to seizure in British ports for contraband and denial of naval facilities.
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London
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Europe
Euch
U S Envoy Darlan Hold Conference in Vichy
U S ambassador Admiral Willisey JD Lenay met French Premier Jes Darlan for about ten minutes in Vichy. The goal was to seek information on the general situation, especially in the fighting at sightlines and liberation efforts in the region.
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Vichy
Willisey JD. Lenay
United States
Jes Darlan
Hitstet
Freeze on German funds widens after Roosevelt order
Washington June 16 US Treasury officials said frozen foreign funds include German American and similar organizations. Jody W Pehle and Edward I Feley stated banks must determine which American funds are frozen under President Roosevelts order issued Saturday.
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Washington
Jody W. Pehle
United States
Rosevel’a
Ordey
Axis
Pehle
Secretary of the Treasury
Edward i. Feley JT
Rooosevelt
War Chronicle 25 Years Ago June 16 1916
Russians seize a strong Austro Hungarian line along the Styr river sector and take 34,000 prisoners. Greeks repel Tiolgarians near Vordcey amid heavy artillery. French repulse German night thrusts at Verdun. Premier Reynand resigns, succeeded by Marshal Henri Philippe Petain. Cadet Helarg advances into Latvia and Estonia as Baltic states face pact violations.
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Stvipa River
Vordcey
Verdun
Germany
Ing
Yael Reynand
France
Henri Philp Pe- Cadet
Helarg
Latvia
Estonia
Croscow
British Bombers Hit German Industrial Areas and Ships
British forces conducted a bombing raid last night on industrial targets in Cologne and Hannover causing extensive damage. Three German supply ships and an E-boat were reported hit, while docks at Dunkerque and German airfields in occupied France also faced attacks.
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London
Germany
Cologne
Hannover
Air Ministry
Geman
Dunkerque
France
Ar Ministry
Ems
Netherlands
Hines to Address Laymen's Group
The Hexar County Laymen's Tongue of the Christian churches will meet Monday at 7 4 p.m. at Content Christian Church. Guy Bonham, president, will host as guest speaker. Reservations are required at the church office.
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Hexar County
Christian Chucch
Guy Bonham
Sundanced
Harry Inves
Ntt
US Pilot Creates Havoc for Nazis in First Mission
London report describes a United States born fighter pilot’s first raid over German territory. He reportedly shot down two enemy aircraft, attacked an air drome, damaged searchlights and beacon installations, and set a beacon station ablaze before returning home. The service declined to name him.
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London
Air Ministry
Today
Servicg
Liyo Flushing
Nequadréh
Iie
Namic
Weather Summary From Cities Across North America
A garbled weather bulletin lists conditions for multiple cities including Little Rock Arkansas, Miami Florida, Omaha Nebraska, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and Spokane Washington. It notes clouds, rain, wind, temperatures ranging from the 50s to 80s, and mentions moon phase and tides in scattered segments.
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Watteras
Haron
Sumer
Annales
Kangas'City
West
Pin
Ingenan
Ariz
Anoxville
Tenn
An Laredo
Hex
Little Rock
Ark
Kye Vonery
Kacen
Miami
Inady
Mohite
Ain
Po Im
Spur Montgomery
Sune
Sranky
Falk
Pubelo
PR Clay
Raloteh
Richmond
Tuskday
Hoswell
Ban- 81
Louis
Diewo
Arapson Pass Het
Wight
Sheridan
Wyo
Bobi
Shreveport
Kiss
Clay
Yo Fo Vauipa
Flavoe Ph Cley
Tonopah
Nev
Croaly
Wichita
Cliudy
Edmonton
Can
Prinne Athert
Cam
Army transport ban on dependents shipping to overseas stations
Orders from the War Department prohibit the transport of dependents and household goods for air personnel to overseas postings by army transport. Privately owned autos are exempt. The rule does not cover dependents of personnel already at their stations or certain foreign postings, and requires commanding general approval for moves to Panama Puerto Rico or other foreign territories. Dependents to the Philippines must remain in the United States.
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Zoyclomene Axpeast
Way Department
Exlsting Utes
Panama
Puerto Rea
Burca
API
Philippines
United States
Anniversary fete slated at Treights area park
Alain Heighta residentas will celebrate the citys nineteenth anniversary with a dinner and flower in Omaea park on Friday. Mayor 0, FB, Intinaa raked ab Aloo Helgits business la suspen M4 8130m.
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Alain Heighta
Omea Park
Priday
Intinaa
British and German naval actions tracked in Atlantic totals
The British report sinking a 1620 ton destroyer and claim of damaging a large supply ship off the coast, while Germany claims to have sunk 10 United merchant ships totalling 21,000 tons. The United States lists Danish, refugee, and other ships under custody, with wartime totals showing Britain’s losses near 32 million tons so far.
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Associated Press
Butoh
Jersey
Atlantic
United States
Marine Commission
Britain
Lessea
RAF Attacks on French Coast Reported in Channel Sky
Heavy explosions were heard as British bomber and fighter planes crossed the Channel in daylight raids. The action focused on suspected targets along the French coast, with patrols and anti aircraft fire reported in the misty afternoon.
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RAF
French
Une
Ptteck
Bergeret to Lead Air Force in Syria
Report from Vichy says General Marie Bergeret the French aviation secretary is slated to command the French air force in Syria. The German radio broadcast this claim from the Vichy regime amid wartime shifts in command.
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Bergeret
Syria
New York
Pres Marie Bergeret
Surin
Vichy
RUSSIAN AND GERMAN TENSIONS IN EUROPE
London reports on strained Soviet German ties as Berlin seeks oil money and supplies. British observers debate imminent break while Moscow insists relations remain civil though wary of German influence in Europe. Military mobilization signals and troop redeployments across Bulgaria Romania and Greece are monitored as signaling a potential wider conflict.
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Sia
Fonder
Pasa
Nows
Russia
Germany
Britain
London News Chronile
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Hungary
Rumania
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Ankara
Turkey
Bulgaria
Greece
Rimania
Martin Agronsky
NHC Corres
Pordent
Tusa
Arme
Homesourtés
Hitler
Ukraine
Blalin
Blal
Waits Nazis Move on Fund Freezing
Washington reports that Germany plans asset seizures similar to Italy's, aiming to freeze American holdings tied to Europe. Officials estimate U S assets at roughly 100 million for Nazi holdings and 74 million for Soviet assets, with declines seen in recent months.
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CNS
Germany
Peeridehg Roosevei
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United States
Italy
Best
U. S
Treasury
Tatest
Nai
U.S
Enemy Sub Detected Near Gibraltar Harbor
A signal flag warning has marked danger from an enemy submarine near Gibraltar for 48 hours, with observers reporting continued sighting activity around the harbor of Algeciras. The alert underscores ongoing naval tensions in the strait region.
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Alqecirab
Spain
Sigmal
Gibraltar
Big Rock
Cyprus Raided by Axis Bombers
Reports from Nicosia say Axis bombers attacked inland areas of Cyprus in the western Mediterranean last night. No damage or casualties were reported by authorities as guards and residents assessed the scene.
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Yprus
London
Nicosia
Axia
Weenstern
Mediterranean
Cyrus
Germany Studies Reprisal Measures
BERLIN June 16 German officials studied possible German counter measures after the United States froze German and Italian funds. Spokesmen said payments on Dawes and Young plan loans were kept current while experts reviewed financial and banking issues to gauge impact and responses.
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Berlin
United States
Wilhelmstransen
Dawes
Young Plan
Chess
Germany
Ayokoiman
Dartmouth Gives Willkie Degree
Dartmouth College awarded honorary doctor of laws degrees at the 172nd commencement. Wendell Willkie and Frank Knox received the honors amid a ceremony in Hanover New Hampshire. The citation praised Willkie as a greater force for unity than would have been possible otherwise.
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Hanover
N.H
Wendell
Willie
Dartmouth College
A Melien
Beaver Bate
Navy
Frank Knox
15 Instructors in Randolph Course Reported
A group of 15 instructors assigned to a Randolph field two week course in civilian flight training for duty preparation. Several civil instructors in the area have 600 hours of pilot time credited, with the lowest around 600 hours, aligning with army methods of instruction.
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Rentolph Field
Mera
Army
Captain Jimmy Wants to Come Home
Jondon reports Captain Jamies Rootevelt and his father Captain Jamies Rootevelt had been scheduled as a marine corps observer in London but the trip was cancelled. The president’s eldest son hoped to return home by a date that would be impossible if he stayed in London. He had been in the Middle East as an observer and left early last week in a British plane bound for Portugal, but the journey was interrupted en route, likely near Gibraltar or Africa.
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United States
Gmircés
London
Jamies Rootevelt
Marine Corps
Middle East
Ott
Criro
Portual
Eaid
Gibraltar
Africa
Pioneer Woman Barbara Stanwyck in The Great Man's Lady
Pioneer actress Barbara Stanwyck stars in Paramount's The Great Man's Lady. The film follows a woman who navigates high society and romance, illustrating early 20th century glamour and ambition in a biographical tone.
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Barbara
25 A Men Finish Mechanics School 25
Two San Antonians Cpl Albert Valder Jy and Pvt Errient achitling Valdez finished the army air force mechanics school at Chanute field Illinois and are assigned to the 3rd Benco squadron at Randolph Field and Belding to Belridge Held Michigan to report to officer Auty after graduation.
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Fan Auty
Army
Mirform
Chanute Field
Sik
San Antonians
Albert Valder
British Circle Levant Capitals Battles in Middle East
Allied forces pushed toward Beirut and Damascus amid heavy fighting with Vichy troops. Reports say French positions near Kosaye and Ojezzine fell to British columns while naval actions off Lebanon damaged British and French ships. Vichy air raids targeted British fortifications on Cyprus as the Cairo communique noted German air activity in the region.
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Associated Press
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Levant
Beiut
Damascus
Lebanon
Syria
Kissove
Hidan
Cairo
da- Thaseus
Beirut
VICHY
Kosaye
Ojezzine
Mediterranean
Sidan
Djessine
Merdjayfoun
Kiseone
Cap R
Tal
Te Cairo
MiNtery
Beiruts
Warshrps
Erliisa
Nagi
Bei- Nin
Hia
Britsh Fortifis
Cyprus
Byris
Nazis Reply on Dublin Protest Contained In Berlin Communique
Berlin officials issued a preliminary reply to Dublin protests arising from the Lambing of Dublin event and released an official communique outlining Germany’s anticipated stance and response expectations. The document signals Berlin’s planned approach and cautions over reactions.
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Berlin
Beet Glyer
Germany
Damascus Chief Leaves for Vichy
Damascus governor De L Houte arrived from Aleppo en route to Vichy. Reports stated he would be French minister of war. The message from Istanbul noted the route and timing through the day.
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Vichy
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Reuters
Britis Newa Agency
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de L'Houme
Aleppo
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