Greater New York and the promise of progress amid upheaval
A reflective wander through foreign city imagery and New York landmarks contrasts large hives of immigrants with the city’s postwar scars. The piece notes grand bridges, ocean liners, and skyscrapers, urging shift from war-driven destruction to constructive growth as LaGuardia and Moses push modernization. nostalgia for old streets clashes with plans for a greater, boulevard-filled metropolis.
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Cathie Cara
Churchill rallies Britain in darkest hour speech
Prime Minister Churchill addressed Parliament and the nation declaring the battle for Britain has begun. He urged resolve and warned that losing would shake the United States and world order, proclaiming this was their finest hour while urging continued French resistance and readiness to defend every gun and ship.
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EO Churchill
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United States
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Steamer Niagara Sinks After Explosion in Tasman Sea
The Niagara, passenger steamer of the Canadian Austral Bela line, reported sinking in the Tasman Sea between New Zealand and Australia. An explosion in hold No. 2 disabled engines and water flooded the vessel. A distress call followed by an order to abandon ship.
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Australia
Cortez Steps Down From Dwyer State Post Bid
Frank Cortez withdrew his candidacy for State Representative Place 2 in El Paso Tuesday. Pat Dwyer seeks re election with Bexar county ticket endorsement while Daniel Webster, backed by the Courthouse ticket, opposes him. Filing fees were paid by Sheriff Wil Wood re election candidate Ed Schweffer Precinct 6 constable and Frank Rehme candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 1.
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Marlin Man Drops Out of Governor’s Race Announcement
AUSTIN June 16 An Austin candidate from Marlin named Albert Derden announces he is dropping his bid for governor. He says the decision comes after a statewide radio broacast from Rosebud and notes the timing of the withdrawal.
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League Rescues Records in France
Valuable records of the League of Nations sent to Vichy in May for safekeeping were returned to the league's palace this morning via a Swiss moving van that made a special dash into the war stricken republic.
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French Ordered To Keep Up Fight
Marshal Petain urged all French soldiers to continue resistance tonight despite stalled peace talks with Hitler. The French navy remained intact as German forces pressed deeper into France near Orleans and La Charite sur Loire. Baudoin warned that peace must be honorable, but not at the cost of national spirit. France acknowledged errors while pledging continued defense against the German advance.
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Oldest Dentist in Society Dies in Dallas Hospital
Dr Albert Grant 73, the Texas dental society's oldest active practitioner and former paid president, died yesterday in a Dallas hospital. The obituary notes a life of work and laughter shared with colleagues, and mentions his planned visit to Austin for the society event.
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Navy and Army Push Major Expansion Plans
Admiral Harold Stark told Congress the navy seeks 4 billion dollars to add about 200 fighting ships and 1,250,000 tons of combat capacity, effectively doubling current size. Army expansion adds two streamlined divisions, lifting total to eight, with a broader push toward 400,000 men, backed by recent enlistment funding and pending legislation.
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Wealthy Dallas Oil Man Is Slain in Downtown Gunfight
Dallas reports Samuel Murray a 34 year old oil operator was shot seven times in a downtown gun battle and died en route to a hospital. Police detained a 40-year-old man. bystander Jack Kilgore was wounded. Murray built a large country home and kept 200 polo ponies. his widow and two adopted children survive.
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Rain Totals Top City Average in San Antonio
Weather records show that by Tuesday morning San Antonio’s total rainfall for the year reached 13.03 inches, just above the city average. The surge was led by Highland Park with about 0.60 inch, while Stinson field recorded no rain. outlook remained partly cloudy and unsettled as showers drifted east toward the Gulf coast.
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Trotsky Attack Group Said Held
Reports in police channels say the organizer of the machine gun attack on Leon Trotsky has been arrested and 27 others detained at his arranged home. No official confirmation was available, but the rumor persisted in informed quarters.
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Harry Revel Indicted For Passport Fraud
New York June 18 A federal grand jury indicted Harry Revel the Hollywood songwriter and his brother William on charges of entering the United States on passports obtained fraudulently. Revel is part of the famous songwriting team Gordon and Revel known for hits.
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S A Youth Curfew Law Enforced In San Antonio
Police Capt W W Vaughan announced immediate curfew for juveniles starting Tuesday night due to recent petty burglaries in downtown San Antonio and nearby streets. Officers will pick up youths after 1 p m, return them home, and warn parents to keep them there. Juveniles have confessed several downtown burglaries.
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RAF Bomb Raids Italian East Africa Supply Targets
British bombing planes conducted two raids against oil and other targets in Italian East Africa yesterday, according to an RAF communique issued today. The attacks aimed at disrupting enemy supplies and infrastructure in the region.
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Dictators Hold Parleys in Munich
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met in Munich to discuss terms for peace with France. The conference at the Fuehrerhaus followed triumphal welcomes as crowds watched and German officials guided talks likely to influence France's fate.
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French Fight Near End Proclaimed Collapse of France
Berlin dispatch reports German high command claiming imminent collapse of France in the field. Hitler and Mussolini observed plans for peace terms while German forces crossed the Orne and reached the Loire near Orleans and Nevers. Dijon and Metz fortresses fell as Maginot line sectors faced rear assault. air raids damaged Allied ships and ports as French defenses crumbled.
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War at a Glance: World War II Buildup Across Fronts
A roundup from multiple bureaus reports Hitler and Mussolini meeting to dictate peace terms for France, Churchill defiance of invasion, and vast forces under arms in Britain. French resistance along with 350,000 Poles rally on a renewed line while Nazi claims of victory and prisoners surge. Italians press against France, and the Senate reaffirms the Monroe Doctrine as Western possessions stay secure.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with moderate southeast winds. Airport temperatures show a high around 92 Tuesday and 92 Wednesday with a Tuesday night low near 70. City temperatures peak around 92 Monday and 92 Tuesday morning, with a Tuesday morning low near 73. Scattered thundershowers in extreme north Texas and along the coast a few showers possible.
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