Nimitz cites heavy losses on both sides in Coral Sea Midway
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz told his Pacific fleet that American forces suffered heavy carrier air group losses since Pearl Harbor, while Japan faced ten of their men and planes for every U. S. loss in the Coral Sea and Midway. He said new carrier groups will be organized and rotated, praising joint Army Navy Marine teamwork and announcing aviation and submarine medals. The speech stressed air power's leading role in these battles and the readiness to reinforce with increased strength.
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Rrarl Harbor
Powers
Coral Sea
Midway
Chester W. Nimitz
United States
Minutu
Minny
Almass
Nimitz
Army
Navy
Coretsea
Nevy Knox
Chocolates From America Sold In Kent Town
A box of chocolates imported from America was sold at a Kent town shop by suction for 185 dollars, the operation comparing to a 156 dollar cost in America. The item reflects cross Atlantic trade in consumer sweets during June.
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Wondon
America
Weg
Kent
Serve That Light Honors Texas Service Members
Serve That Light presents today a roster of young Texans answering the nation's call to the colors. The brief tribute highlights their service and commitment as they serve in the U. S. armed forces.
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U. S
Secretary Stimson Sees Pacific Losses Lower Threat to West Coast
Secretary of War Stimson said Japanese losses in the Pacific have temporarily but substantially reduced the threat to the West Coast. He noted only a small Japanese landing in the Aleutians and described fog and rough weather obscuring North Pacific developments. He explained incomplete Midway reports due to carriers at sea and radio restrictions, and illustrated the chaos of real time battle reports from air and sea engagements.
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Washington
Stimson
Pacific
War and Navy Department
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
North Pacific
Midway
Pacific Ocean
Coral Sea
Aleutians
Paris Youths Wear Yellow For Jews
Paris reports Swing movement youths, resisting Nazi allies, adopting yellow pocket handkerchiefs matching the yellow stars of David worn by Jewish students. The anti fascist youths clash publicly with Jacques Dorlot Garde youth members, signaling solidarity with Jews and opposition to Nazi influence.
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Vichy
New Swing Movement
Jacques Dorlot
Willy the
City Adopts Health Card Fee Legislation Amid Tests
City council approves a $1 charge for city issued health cards after Dr King backs mandatory Wasserman tests for holders. Rejected amendment would require tri monthly testing by city labs. state law blocks that. Other actions include budget allocations, asphalt bids, and tax cancellations for Main Avenue Baptist Church.
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Burges
Victor Keller
King
Earth Department
Wasserman
P. %. Anderson
Rogers and Stewart, Inc
Southwest Stone Company
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
Alamo Fuel Company
Kiwanis Clubs Observe Week Across San Antonio
Kiwanis clubs mark an All-Kiwanis Week from June 14 to 20 joining 2172 clubs in a continent wide observance. Arthur Ranior named president at the twenty seventh Kiwanis birthday event.
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San Antonio Kiwanianis
Hiwanis
Arthur Raniol
Zoning Board Grants Three Petitions
Zoning board grants three variances for Guadalupe Boxa Orda ice store at 510 Elmendorf Street, Lone Star Tee Company ice station at 410 Lavaca Street, and Paul Stutz seven unit apartment at 1a North Hackberry Street. Tenants opposed, permits denied for T. T. Porter remodel at 2211 Buenek Wieta Street for dormitory use.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Victor Keller
Henry Steinbomer
J. W. Francis
Carl Warnbach
Henry A. Guerra
Robert Ayres
Guadalupe Boxa Orda
Elmendorf Street
Lone Star Tee Company
Lavaca Street
Paul Stutz
Tours
North Hackberry Street
Stulz
Dollar Splitting Soldiers Use Clever Scam to Stretch Pay
Secret Service agent Edward Tyrrell warns on a rising practice where soldiers split ten dollar bills and spend halves separately to double purchasing power. He cites counterfeit 50 cent pieces, currency tampering, and fake four bit coins dated 1941. Tyrrell notes names written on bills by workers and mutilation at the Federal Reserve as observed risks in Austin Taylor and San Antonio.
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Fay
Seccret Service
Edward Tyrrell
Tyrrel
Rency
Tyrrell
Austin
Taylor
San Antonio
Federal Reserve Bank
Mega
Watch Stolen as Flat Tire Fixed
Rudy Suarez reports his wrist watch stolen after fixing a flat tire at North Flores and Hill. Lieut. Quizenberry notes army slacks and ink stolen from an auto. Mrs Letheer reports a $14 purse theft while inspecting a house on Natalen court. A Pierce Brothers Indian Sales petition to build a motorcycle garage was denied. A wedding ring set was stolen from a residence and 800 pounds of scrap lead taken from A Fierman.
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Rudy Suarez
Suarez
North Flores
Hill Streets
Quizenberry
Lsted
Harrigan Court
North
Calaveras Street
Pierce Brothers Indian Sales Company
North St. Mary's and
Wilmington Streets
Achby Place
A. Fierman
South Flores Street
Britain extends double summer time to August 8
London June 18 Britain will not extend double summer time beyond August 8, said Herbert Morrison home secretary and minister of home security in a Commons statement. The measure has kept Britain two hours ahead of Greenwich mean time and seven hours ahead of Central war time.
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London
Britain
Herbert Morrison
Home Secretary
Home Security
Commons
Greenwich
State Defense Heads to Hold Austin Meet
Officials from San Antonio and state agencies will join a statewide civilian defense meeting in Austin from Thursday through Saturday under University of Texas sponsorship. Julian Capers Jr. will preside at the Friday night session with Col. H. F. Osborne of Washington and Hugh R. B. Jackson speaking on civil defense topics. Discussions cover health welfare activity, nutrition, recreation, education, and civilian mobilization.
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San Antonio
d+ flees
OCD
FSA
WPA
Austin
University of Texas
Julian Capers Jr
Brent
Col
H. F. Osborne
Washington
Civilan‘Organization For Protection
Hugh RB. Jackson
CCD
Civilian Defense Mobilization
W. B. Russ
Defense Health and Welfare Activity
James B. Marley
Social Security Board
FRA
Hazel Hratley
Defense Health and Welfare Services
Audrey Goree
Edithy W. Dodds
Harry J. Emigh
PSA
Carl Husser
WEA
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Bob B. Roberts JR
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A. E. Delavan
John Maner
Henrietts Maner
Triney
Perida
Air Corps
Cat Lubbeck
Frank Perida
West Coast
Paris
Dad
Miele Iy
Frank Bros
Zoning Board
T. T. Porter
Buenek Wieta Street
Duncan Field
U Manuel Castilla
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State Defense
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