San Antonio Eyes SAPSCO Sale to Power Several Municipalities
San Antonio mayor C K Quin says the city could not own utilities in other towns but would bid to buy SAPSCO distribution systems if offered. If successful, more than 20 municipalities including New Braunfels and Helotes would gain control of local power distribution while San Antonio keeps the Mow Breunfels generating plant. Engineers from Eames of Jaeb and Eames arrive to survey SAPSCO properties as the bid decision hinges on their findings.
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Export Plane Ends Ist Trip to Europe
New York June 24 with a war time secrecy shrouding its personnel the American Export Airlines completed its maiden round trip flight to Europe. The flying boat Plying Ace piloted by Capt. Charles F Blaker landed at LaGuardia field last evening carrying Sir Andrew Cunningham British admiral and 16 other passengers. The flight from Europe was made in 12 hours. The Miyitsu fee carried a crew of 10.
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Red Sailors Die As Human Bombs
New York dispatch reports Soviet sailors at Sevastopol used themselves as human bombs to halt German troops. According to the British Tadic from c. B. 8 the attackers were lured by tied explosives and driven beneath the tracks of attacking tanks.
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British Middle East War Outlook From Tobruk to Crete
Maj Paul Raborg argues critics overstate doom in the British Middle East. He cites Tobruk as an outpost and says main defenses remain in Egypt. He warns against underestimating threats from Crete and notes heavy fighting ahead for UN forces in the region.
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China Hurls Back Jap Pineer Drive In Chekiang Kiangsi War
Chinese forces claim success in the two year battle with Japan as General Chiang Kai-shek reports recapture of Kweiki and two Jap outposts in Kiangsi Chekiang, halting a western push toward a railway hub. Chinese air and ground actions threaten supply lines while Beijing seeks more U.S. planes and heavy guns. war spreads to Hunan and other provinces as leaders discuss allied support.
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Ailing Argentine President Quits Amid Turmoil
Buenos Aires reports Roberto Ortiz resigns as Argentine president due to deteriorating eyesight and political stagnation. Congress faces potential acceptance as Diaz Castillo remains acting chief, while foreign policy shifts loom amid Axis tensions and a Rio Tercero sinking event.
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German Drive At Kharkov Front Grows Fierce
Soviet reports say Nazi tanks and infantry massed in Kharkov front wedges while Sevastopol holds under heavy siege. In Crimea, two divisions with 30 000 men and many tanks attacked Sevastopol in a narrow sector as Russians countered, continuing a twentieth day battle. The Kharkov assault expands as air raids, armor, and infantry pour into frontline gaps with no decisive breakthrough yet. The Red Army reports fierce fighting, casualties, and persistent German pressure across both fronts.
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Hull Opinion Crooked Jap Statesmen Comment
Washington June 4 Secretary Hull said he regards Japanese statesmen as more crooked than a basket of fish hooks. He referenced former Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka and indicated stronger language would be used in discussing them now.
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Mother slain near Bay County road as two children watch
BAY CITY Mich July 26 Police report a 27 year old mother Helen Chichacki was shot and killed on a remote Bay County road while her two children watched. Authorities sought her husband Matthew Chichacki 31 as a person of interest in the fatal incident.
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Japan Uses Occupied Lands to Extend Power Across Asia
The Office of War Information reports that Japan systematically exploits occupied areas to impose its culture and economic controls. Puppet governments govern with Japanese-backed officials while native leaders are purged as subversive elements. Major banks, industries, and currency systems are seized, with foreign assets transferred to Japanese control and landowners displaced.
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Yakactina Specie Bank
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Badung
Takado Company
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Torridor Autoimobile Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
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British Navy Stands By to Last Minute As Tobruk Falls
Alexandria dispatch reports Tobruk bombarded for two days as Stukas tanks and dive bombers smashed harbor defenses. German troops entered Tobruk and targeted ships, with British naval units maneuvering under air attack as the fortress fell.
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Allied Lines Bombarded By Germans in Egypt Battle
Axis artillery pounded Allied defenses along the Egyptian Libyan frontier as Rommel’s forces moved to outflank British positions. Cairo reports show German Italian columns advancing west of Salum and near Gabut as British ships and air power brace for a major push toward the Suez area. Churchill faces renewed political pressure as Britain reels from the Libyan crisis.
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Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for rain and scattered thunder showers this afternoon and night. Drive slowly and park in a cool place. East Texas sees little temperature change Wednesday night with additional scattered thunder showers Wednesday afternoon and night. near the lower coast and extreme northwest portions of the area remain the focus for weather activity.
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