Germans Launch Major Early War Blitz Across Soviet Front
Reports from Berlin and allied sources describe dawn air and ground offensives against Soviet positions along the Black Sea and Baltic regions. German forces, aided by Romania, claim rapid advances, heavy damage to Russian troops, and destruction of bombers as fronts stretch from Sevastopol to Baltic sectors, with potential push toward Moscow while three main German-Romanian sectors outline a broad campaign.
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Germany
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Brownsville
Texas
Monipee
Canada
Soviet mobilization mounts as front widens across Europe
Moscow reports massive troop rush from Finland and across Lithuania, Prussia, and Polish borders. Molotov accuses Germany of a perfidious assault violating the nonaggression pact while Stalin urges a crushing response and rapid redeployment of Red Army forces to the western front and Siberia.
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Finland
Saland Islands
Turki Harbor
Prut
Prussia
Kalvaria
Malles
Tsrkmanovels
Sovet Union
Saviet
Pao- Jang
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Capitel
Russia
Red Army
Cotory
Beliver
Stain
Invast Molotov
Stovmany
U. S
Gerand
Bolotay
Soviet Union
Goydrimong Taal
Aid For Reds Foreseen In War Time Strategy
Analysis from Washington predicts U S and Britain will aid the Soviet Union against Germany as Moscow fights to exhaust German forces. If Roosevelt approves Church’s plea, the first moves may include limited machine tools and cotton, crucial Russian needs.
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Germany
Waddington
United States
Britain
Russia
Washington
Hitler
Napoleon
Roosevelt
Deuds
Church
OPM Posters to Ask Defense Speed in Plants
Washington reports the Office of Production Management unveiled the first poster in a series to be displayed at factories producing defense materials. The poster carries the slogan Time is Short urging faster production and efficiency across plants.
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OPM
Washington
Office of Production Management
Uxiay
Mother of Cadet Corps Dies at West Point
Mrs. Rogers, long known as the mother of the cadet corps at the United States Military Academy, buried at Arlington National Cemetery after dying Saturday night. She was about 60, widow of Maj. Gen. Harry B. Rogers, survived by a son, Harry F. Rogers, stationed at Fort Lewis.
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Ks. Harris
Rogers
United States Sanitary Academy
Bistoric Post
Bari
West
Maine
Harry &. Bapers
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Pott Lawis Waly
Kix S A Officer Secures his Job
A former captain of detectives in San Antonio, Murrey Monday, was assigned to guard ammunition stores and other duties. Appointed to civil service by the department after the last city election, he serves under Chief Tay Abte worth. Employed at $250 per month, with a reputed $4600 yearly pay. Murrel worked with the Federal Bureau in Ivartigattin before coming here.
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Murrey
Maude
Chile
Gannen
le Saith Mead
Murret
Tay Aabteworth
Flesen Hoaltion
Miurvel
Teneggin
Ashworth
Wiehiu
Poco Department
Federal Bureau
Ivartigattin
Tate
Oil Bend
Ala
Donovan Made Head of US Intelligence Agency Role
Washington June 93 President Roosevelt appoints Col Willem J Donovan of New York as Major General to supervise American military intelligence and ally with the British secret service. Donovan's duties are secret, may form a new agency, and include staff from state jubilee treasury and armed services.
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Willem J
Wild Bull Donovan
New York
Donovan
Secreay
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
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Jathey Roosevelt
U.S. Mae Fing Corps
Jimmy Nas
Kim- Jong
Wat Stimson
Navy Knox
Knox
Emilstary
Brtish
Goth
Dong-J' Yan
Republican Party
French Convoys Pass Gibraltar Amid Warship Escorts
Two French convoys crossed the Strait of Gibraltar under warship escort yesterday on the way to the Atlantic. The first carried small freighters, the second the Mirge merchant vessel with escort ships and patrol craft repelling perceived threats. A Spanish observer described the move as a regular change of the guard.
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Britten
Hivalgh
Strait of Gibraltar
Atlantic
Mirge
Tio Briley Babe
Atremst
Ang i
Danish merchantmen sunk and damaged at sea in new air and submarine ops
Berlin reports nine Danish merchant ships totaling 37,500 tons were sunk in new air and submarine operations from England's home waters toward the African coast. German high command says submarines sank six armed vessels totaling 26,500 tons in the North and Middle Atlantic, with a 4,500 ton ship badly damaged and a 6,000 ton vessel hit off Seouland. Bomber attacks occurred last night. exact timing of sinkings not specified.
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AMlnn+ue
England
African
High Command
Auantle
Soas
Higher Taxes on Estates Favored by House Panel
Washington June 23 the ways and means committee tentatively approved higher estate and gift taxes aiming to add about 113 million dollars in revenue. Chairman Doughton said exemptions would stay at 40 thousand dollars and present structures unchanged. The panel’s action suggested total new revenue between 900 and 1 billion dollars from higher levies to reach nine point five billion.
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Washington
Howe Ways and Means Committee
Chairan Doughton Inc
Ebmbiltten
Fire Marshal to Return Pension to City Format
Fire Marshal J G Serran, appointed by Mayor Quin, says he will return his $200 monthly pension check to the city each month. He argues the pension and city salary come from the same fund and does not plan to draw both. He notes others receive $250 a month and insists he will not abandon his pension rights while he can work.
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San Antonio
Geran
Credit Groups Officers Meet To Discuss Farming Credit
Agriculture groups converge at Plaza Hotel for a Texas roundtable on operating credit problems. Leaders from Laredo Coastal Bend Valley and Rio Grande regions outline aims to keep credit convenient and low cost while preserving system soundness and supporting crop and livestock operations.
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Laredo
Goaster
Jonn HL Sealedre
Production Credit Corporation of Houston
Discuision
Lee
Proudhon Credit Corporation
Proudion Credit
Texas
R. G. Miler
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sGrave
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Grover Impaon
Beeville
J. H. Rogers
Rabstown
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Bynes
Tabstown
Sll
Coastal Bend Group
J. BH. Neal
Miranda City
Reuben Hel~beth
Hebbronville
Monroe Corkill
Hebronville
B.T. Henry
Reakles
R. B. Acevo
Realbox
J. McBrine
The
Laredo Association
H. Louta Hinson
Wes- Inco
J. W.tredway
An Benito
H. K. Slaraea
Harlingen
Hubert Ray
Lyford
W. F. Bua
Daron
Leo V. Pile
Valley Association
B. J Williama Dey
Canadiana Asked to Rat Less Pork
OTTAWA Ont June 2 Canadians were asked today to eat less pork during the next three months to decrease supplies available for shipment to Britain. The request came from the Canadian bacon board which suggested substitution of lamb beef veal poultry and vegetables
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Ottawa
Ont
Britain
Canadian Bacon Board
NEW WAR LINEUPS Split S A Viewpoints
A San Antonio area survey gathers diverse reactions to Germany and Russia in the wartime debate. Officials and residents including Van Auken and McNamara offer cautious, varied perspectives on potential alliances, the risk of delaying entry, and the fight against communism.
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Germany
Russia
Bal Antonio
France
Wien
Cormments van Aunen
England
H.M. van Auken
Chamber of Commerce
Tassia
George “Tucker
K. Quint
Ruaala
Sailor and Ex-Carrier Visits Here From San Diego Base
Bayle Grose formerly of 414 Sherman and ex carrier salesman for The Nleet arrived in San Antonio Sunday from San Diego on a five day leave. He is the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dowlearn of 414 Sherman Street. He will depart for home Saturday morning.
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Antonis
San Diego
Calif
Grose
H. &. Dowlearn
Aherman Stréok
Tax Deadline Reaches Here Amid Tax Strikes
Monday marks the last day for late tax payments with penalties. Deputy collector John Wood notes May 31 as the statutory deadline, extended for mail entries. Through Saturday night, city taxes totaled 1,218,769.20 and overall collections reached 3,043,023.24, with about 78 percent of taxes paid. roughly 200,000 remains tied up in a tax strike by Houston Street property owners over valuations.
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John Wood
Reuston Street
Gen Harrison Funeral 15 Planned in Washington
Washington June 2 Major abdominal operation preceded the death of Pat Harrison 59 a Mississippi senator and tax authority Friends said he died of exhaustion after a long congressional career He survived by his wife and son and secretary Catherine Blanton A state funeral was not planned and services will be held in Chalfpark Mississippi with the Senate adjourning after today’s session
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Pat Harrison
Harrison
Catherine Blanton
House of Representatives
Sherling Ruffin
Slide Rete
James W. Oaintings
Bethesda
Arvin Miler
Nashville, Tenn
Bbs
Burroughs Harrison
Flim, Chaél
Miss
Brabher
C. E. Bawnders
Crystal Sprites
Slater
Senate
Chalfpark
Misa
Wadtheday
Good Corn Crop Seen for Bexar County
Farmers in Bexar County anticipate a favorable corn and grain year despite boll weevil damage to cotton. Officials note a generally short, mild season with encouraging yields from early summer plantings and favorable weather, predicting strong grain and stand overall.
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Bexar
Fitshugh
Police Urge Parlor Department To Join Relief Fund
Chief Aubrey Hopkins announces a Monday deadline for all parlor department members to join the range retire fund. He says the move has strong support as 232 are now members, with 30 to 40 non members remaining. Dues are 1.25 per month providing hospitalization health benefits and other features.
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Renge
Ayaa
Aubrey Hopkins
Hopkins
Winant Meets Red Envoy in London Talks
United States Ambassador Jon G. Winant held a meeting with Ivan Manky the Soviet envoy to London amid calls from British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden. The exchange occurred as Bognetotov the Soviet envoy conferred with Admiral William D. Fenby on the war between Germany and Russia.
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Red
London
United States
Jon G. Winant
Ivan Manky
Bovint J Ambaasador
Lauda
Offica
Sacra
A. Ei Bognetotov
William D. Fenby
Germany
Russia
Five Year Term for Assault to Rape Given in Court
Antonio de la Luna pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit rape and was sentenced by Judge Jule W. Mee of Criminal District Court to five years in the penitentiary. The indictment charged a bottery incident on Mary Helen Pampa of 313 West Romana Street on May 12.
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Antonio de la Luna
Jule W. W. Mee Orary
Criminal District Covirt
Yarra
Mary Helen Pampa
West Romana Street
Tule
72nd Plane Shot Down by German
Berlin reports that on June 21 Reut Tol and Werner Modldete were credited as Germanys top fighter pilots, with words that a 72nd plane was shot down. The official notice did not specify whether the action occurred on the Eastern or Western front.
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Berlin
Reut Tol
Werner Modldete
Germaty
East
Justices Plan Own Clean-Up Move At Local Meeting
Justice of the Peace En Geraghty announced that Diana of Mallet and constables would depart from their homes following a Saturday night meeting at a plaza. The grand jury recommended reducing fasting numbers from eight to four and establishing salary positions in the court, with Rev. James M. Todd stating he had nothing further to say on the matter.
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Fey
Justice of the Peace
Diana
Grand Jury
James M. Todd
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