War Warning Notes From C C D On Air Threats
Washington dispatch describes warnings from the Office of Civil Defense detailing safe areas for protection against air raids. The piece notes that affluent sectors and officials must face risks, with guidance on shelters in basements and subways, and warns only a small chance exists for precise hits on high targets. It mentions public resilience and the need for informed precautions as war looms.
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Bayar Ta' Guardie
Cision Defense
C. C.D
Gary
Honeble
Haute
Xigall
U S Observer Reported Missing in Iraq
A U S observer is missing in Iraq. No details on the disappearance or cause are given. The search, led by WARB AP, continues. Mrs Katherine Grove of Cornwall, Canada, is noted as his wife.
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U.S
Iraq
Bay Mayal
INE Navy
Commander Grove
Katherine Grove
Cornwall, Canny
Wa RB
AEF Chief of Artillery Maj, Gen Ernest Hinds Dies
Maj Gen Ernest Hinds longtime AEF chief of artillery and Pershing ally dies at Fort Sam Houston station hospital after weeks of illness. Born in Alabama in 1884, he served 45 years, won the Distinguished Service Medal, French and Italian honors, and led the United Service Auto Association after returning to San Antonio. He is survived by his widow and two children. Honorary pallbearers include Pershing and notable generals.
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Ernest Hinds
Buria
Fort Sam Houston
Luther Miller
Robert M. Alten
St Paul's
Alabama
General Hinds
Red Hill
Marshall County
Miliary Academy
Clive
Bantinga
Cuba
Philippines
Pershing
Seea
France
Legion of Honor
Order of Leopold
St. Lazarus
Auto Association
San Anhonia
Hinds
United, Boervicgs Auto-association
Cne
Untis
Fort Sampsonston
Deagree Mason Aid
Greely
Lucas
Atkins
Walker
Bowles
Prestin
Slavens
Foy
Wolfe
Ovenshine
Max P. Pennell
Donovan
Q. White
Gal
W. F. Jones J
Mex
Z. Weir
Unclear Weather Forecast From Early Report
A fragmented weather note cites uncertain skies over Los Angeles with forecasts of partly cloudy conditions. It mentions light to moderate easterly winds and temperatures around 82 degrees for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and 68 degrees Wednesday morning.
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U. S
H. Day Doe
Tania
Juvenile Charged in Slaying of Georgia Mother
In DANIERSVILLE Georgia a 14 year old girl, identified as the daughter Paulie, was held in jail on charges linked to the slaying of her mother, Mrs. Frank Ulil. The victim, 30, was shot in the back with a .22 in the family home near Royston and died at a local hospital. Authorities said the girl admitted firing during a family quarrel and was charged with murder.
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Daniersville
Dune
Genel Howard Gordon
Frank Ulil
Royston
Sale Tie Olatt
Paulie
Ren
Anurdey
Cyclist Burned in Traffic Spill at City Intersection
A cyclist was burned when a motorcycle overturned at North Flayes and Oynress Streets. Victim Hergel Cray Jr of 119 Emory Street was taken to Tet Bert B. Green Hospital on Tuesday after the incident.
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North Flayes
Oynress Streets
Hergel Cray Jr
French Destroyer Sunk During Syrian Operations
Vichy France reports the loss of a destroyer off Syria during operations. Seven crew members killed with others wounded or missing as the vessel went down amid ongoing combat in the region.
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Syria
Vichy
France
Frenely
More Nazis Join Battle in Libya Frontline Offensive Deepens
British troops push across the Egyptian border as Axis forces launch counterattacks near Tobruk. The Middle East command reports heavy losses for Ceriu and Italian troops defending Nos rear areas. Reinforcements from Tobruk reshape the fight as Axis and Allied columns clash across Libya with reports of captures and prisoner totals.
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Cairg
Egypt
Fort Gapuies
Tobruk
Middle East
Ceriu
Fors Capuzza
Sptum
Tlevce Fintinyg
Ceymean
Gnerlson
Allied reinforcements bolster battle near Damascus
British and Free French strengthen the push in Southern Syria near Damascus as Vichy forces launch counterattacks at Merdjayoun and Kunvitra. Allied reinforcements move toward the two towns while coastal advances toward Beirut continue and Kissaye positions are reported captured.
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Cairo
Yeyot
Syria
Merdjayoun
Eunestra
Damascus
Moerdjayoun
Palestine
Beirut
Kissaye
Damasaus
Merd- Jayoun
Kunvitra
Middle East
French Recapture Strategic Town In Syria Action
Military dispatches report a French counter attack driving British forces from Merdjayoun, captured a week earlier, with French offensives across Hissaye Dera and Kuneltra regions. Reports note 100 prisoners taken and large material stocks captured, while British fleet awaits reassembly on the Lebanon coast amid blackout orders and air raid precautions.
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Vicuy
Trance
Syria
Merdjayoun
Beirut
Kynestra
Hissaye
Dera
Io Kuneltra
Ealm
Lebanon
Wnits
Sidon
Besn
Damascus
Japs Probe Raid on U.S. Property
A Japanese naval spokesman said the bombing of Uungking’s U.S. property was unintentional and under investigation. The United States embassy in Tokyo protested to deply the strike on the American safety zone in Chungking and surrounding areas.
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Univers [Can Property
Bunday
Chung- King
Cryital
China
United States
Tokyo
Jobungking
Columbius to Be Canonized by Pope Next Year
Berlin June 17 A German agency reports Pope Pius intends to canonize Christopher Columbus next year marking the 450th anniversary of his discovery of America. The move would prompt a new test between the Vatican and the United States.
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Berlin
LNS
DNB
Disiputel Yom
Munich
Pope Piug
Christopher Columbus
America
Vatican
United States
Nazi Troops Mass on Norway Coast
Dispatches from London report Germany concentrating large numbers of troops on Norway west coast as a possible invasion threat to Scotland. Norwegian circles say group trains carrying marines and matériel have moved through Oslo toward western coast bases in recent days.
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Tondon
London
Germany
Scotland
Oslo
Suit Seeks 15000 Damages After Indiana Car Crash
Arturo Bulallo Gonzales sues Creat Lakes Sugar Co for 15000 damages in Forty Fifth District Court over an automobile collision near Berk Tell Indiana on May 17 1940 claiming injuries from the crash and seeking compensation.
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Berk Tell
Ind
Arturo Bulallo Gonzales
Forty- Ufth
Creat Lakes Sugar Company
Move Would Revenge Berlin Across the Atlantic
June reports from Berlin and Rome describe Germany and Italy signaling retaliation against U.S. actions. Berlin vows measures against American assets and German subjects abroad, while Rome freezes American credits and bans debt payments, signaling escalating economic hostilities within the Axis powers.
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Rome
Sallary
Italy
United States
Virghilo Gayda
Ialy
United
U S Robin Moor stand unchanged in protest plan
Washington officials said the government’s charges against Germany for sinking the 6000 ton American merchant ship Robin Moor remained unchanged after 35 survivors arrived at Capetown. Depositions from survivors in Capetown and Recife will be forwarded, with a final decision likely after full depositions and a possible protest to Germany.
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Sumner Welles
Capetown
Wesley
Brad
South Africa
Walles
Umpetown
Brazil
Lane
Germany
Philp Williams
Laird
Unitun Shires Gyalassy
Rio
Tobin Moor
Gapelowgy
County eyes ends to Bexar Farm operations debate
County officials evaluate ending farm operations at Southton farm after losses mount over several years. Judge Charles W. Anderson urges abandoning the farm, proposes shares to tenants or contracting with farmers, noting May losses and a current year budget of about 16,000 dollars.
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Charles W. Anderson Wisers
Tiestiav
Tha
Bette
Sam Anderson
Basween Lanier
Farnisheat
Jindas Andergenaald
Worry Over Scandinavian Troops Mobilization Report
London reports from the Exchange Telegraph say Russian troops may mobilize, sparking worry in Finland and Scandinavia. An international athletic meet in Helsinki was canceled, and a football match in Malmo was blocked as Danish teams were denied permission to travel.
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London
Helsinki
Assault Charge Signed Here In Court Case
George Fimsare faces assault charges in a stabbing case filed by Lorraine Randle at 509 West Prench Place. The complaint, prepared by Raymond Souis of the sheriff's office, notes the incident occurred on June 8 in Moray.
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George Fimsare
Austen
Job
Justice of the Pears
Cortigan's Court
Moray
North Carolinians Pause Here Arrival in San Antonio
About 40 members of the North Carolina Press Association will arrive in San Antonio on Wednesday afternoon from Mexico City where they have been touring. They will stay in the city until around 3:10 p.m.
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North Caroling Press Association
San Antonio
Kelly Soldier Dies in Crash at Brady
ARADY June 17. Kelly Soldier died today from injuries after a car in which he was a passenger crashed near Brady yesterday. The driver J R Cawyer of Mercury suffered minor injuries.
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Kelly
Brady
Arady
Clint
Ballinger
Kelly Field
Tocay
J. R. Cawyer
Mercury
Mrs Roosevelt Warns Girls on Night Work and Strangers
Mrs. Roosevelt urged young women to return home in groups after night jobs and avoid rides from strangers. She advised caution with alcohol, noting that even attractive men can pose risks, and stressed awareness amid recent incidents in Washington’s Dupont Circle area.
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Washington
Weanklin
Roosevelt
Indy
Jesse Eizabeth Strieff
War Department
Miss Mirloff
Dupontolvete
White
Strieff
Mra
Rocnevelt
Sue
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and variable winds with showers possible along the coast. Temperatures range from about 68 to 92 degrees across the period, with cooler mornings and warmer afternoons. A mixed forecast covers Texas coast, Panhandle, and West Texas with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
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San Antonio
Vernily
Texas
West
Panhontils
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