Italy Mourns Balbo Killed in Plane Crash
Rome June 29 Italy mourns Air Marshal Italo Balbo died in a Libyan air battle over Tobruk his aircraft shot down by enemy fire. Premier Mussolini ordered all forces to fly their flags at half mast as the nation grieved a key Fascist leader who modernized Libya’s defense and commanded North African troops.
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Insi
Italy
Jiaio Balbo
Sésian Empire
Benito Ransolizal
Daglog
Bilbo
Libya
Chicago
Balbo
Jtalien Ingh
Tobruk
Aption
Marshal Balb
Ligli
Italo Betbow Alpins
Egisl Spanner
Maershai
Campat’ Balbo
France
Mussolini
Hfe
Weok
Hhis
Musyodigi
Fibya
Pet
Bagibo Wep
Muscolini
Hermedy
Galesees Ciany
Sobnjeter
Truly
Knet
Cherise A. Tanabertty
Ale Marahs
Lisle Balbo
Combst Tebrakibys
Cairo
Macanea
Royal ‘Air Force
Macaaca
Reid
Bigubhi
Surlprine
Marsamatruh
Malta
Pressing for Peace Denied in U S Stance
The United States warned that any armistice between Britain and Germany would undermine France and amount to unconditional surrender. Rome talks on June 23 sought to address traffic and transit problems caused by the war, with officials noting tensions and the need for workable solutions.
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United States
Britain
Germany
France
Rome
INE -Deulepales
Taree Britons Aoked To Quit
A British press dispatch from Dondon on June 3 reports calls for resignations of Neville Chamberlain Viscount Halifax and Samuel Hoare from the war cabinet. The letter, attributed to Heron Birapolgl, argues a peace negotiation stance and claims German propaganda seeks to undermine Britain.
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Dondon
Strathdolgt
Naeville Chamberlain
Viscount Halifax
Caveinet
Bir Gane
Madrid
Heron Birapolgl
Bei Cultior
Ising
Diaciiies
Salen
Chamberlain
Hailfex
Hoare
Jetter
Shrandel Jetter
Oy Chamberlain
Ballyfax
Britain
MLR PROJECT RAKED FOR FORT WORTH TO EL PASO UPGRADE
John M Hendrix of Sweetwater urged the U S 2 Highway Association before the planway commission in Austin to include 600 miles of modernization on the Fort Worth to El Paso route in the 1941 highway improvement program. He said the highway was worn dangerous and undesirable, harming tourist travel and ferry services. other requests were also heard and taken under advisement.
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Austin
Fort Worth
Paso
John M Hendrix
Sweetwater
U. S. 2 Highway Association of
West Texas
Hendrix
Planway Commission
el Pas
Complesan
Germans deny intervention for Romania
Berlin reports deny any Nazi plan to intervene for Romania against Soviet advances. German officials dismiss British inspired whispers about Red Army moves into Bessarabia and northern Bukovina as unfounded. They say Romania’s question is considered settled and blame Romania for its past pro British stance, warning of consequences from Britain’s actions.
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Berlin
INS
Ruste i Rumanie
Boviet
Russia
Bessarabi
Bukovina
Tamora
Romenis
War 25 Years In Review From The Front Lines
Fragmented OCR notes recount early battles at Vesges and Arras, Argonne fighting, and a dated reference to a year ago events. Mentions of German offensives, Allied responses, and political rhetoric in Poland and Britain appear in jagged sentences.
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Vesges
Messeral
Perth
Arras
Argonne
Aled Bom
Dardgnclien
Poland
Pacis
Cliteer
Rews
Berlin
Maine
Vessels Reported Sunk and Transferred in Atlantic News
June 2 New York dispatch reports two freight vessels damaged today about 300 miles off France port area. Messages identify ships Empire Toucan and Empire Tonos, British carrier with 8000 tons, recently sailing from Galveston. Edgehill, a W8IB-lon vessel, under Lyken Brothers Ripley line, may have been sold and transferred. Other reports cite torpedoed ore carrier Ore mar, once tied to Fedeehill and Steamehin group, undergoing Baltimore sailing prep for Philadelphia.
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New York
INS
Rpad
Posal
Treas
Edgehill Ax
Lyken Brothers
Ripley Ateamahip Company
Hew Orleens
Comeminaion
Washingston
Tb Wee
Fees
U. S. Blame for French Defeat Cited in Berlin Airs
BERLIN June 29 An INS report cites a monthly organ of exiles asserting U S responsibility for France and England's downfall. It claims Roosevelt's policy worsened relations with Germany Italy and the Soviet Union and warns the United States will influence the fate of remaining powers while European tensions rise.
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Berlin
France
England
United States
Exla Sewers
Tomar
Berlin-Tokyo
Havana
Enid
Roosevelt
Republiis
Rucdessee
Foy
Germany
Italy
Soviet Union
Alepads
Socia
Europe
Armistice Group to Hold First Meet in Wiererden
In Wiererden Germany Jantau INS reports an official announcement that the Franco German armistice count Alseley will meet tomorrow morning as a prelude to negotiations General Charles Hunigiger who signed the armistice for France and two French legal delegates conferred today with German General Von Biupenaget
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Wiererden
Germany
Jantau
INS
Phat
Count Alseley
Charles Hunigiger
France
Qdelegal
von Biupenaget
Weather report from Agra Gauges measures rainfall statewide
The Lower Golorsda river authority reports heavy rainfall across the upper valley region with Austin recording 2.44 inches from late yesterday to 9 p.m. today and more than a half inch since 8 a.m. Sunday. Moon phases noted. numerous stations report varying totals, including 3.0 inches near Kenadi and 4 inches at Austin dam. Temperatures range from 58 to 88 degrees with cloudy conditions and high humidity, while rainfall totals accumulate across multiple counties.
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Betreil
Fred Wsveatte
Helene Ntag
Yates Tanch
North
Chae Helena
Moni
Sieno County
Liberty Hill
Ate Kenadi
Esau
Austin Dam
Aredo
Texas
Verrasti
Tennyson
Southeast
Coke Couns
Sf Folty
Raina
Louiae
Tnt
Peek Teta
Pittabiy
Tex
Cali
Amarillo
Brody
Wilnington
Mel
Oahanleetin Co
Kamion
Canata
Pat
Tevan
Fern
Aimee
Campa
Cindy
Beneee
Pete
Claude
Winnipes
Canada
Oly
River Gauges Show Varied Levels Across Regions
Morning river readings reveal San Saba at Menard 83 about 4.6 feet, Coal or ady river at Hallinger near seven feet, Ballingey area noting about 3 12 days to Buchs Stignan. Liang river near Elanc reached 19 feet then fell to eight feet. Condo mountain Paine Rock at 17.6 feet, about five feet above normal.
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San Saba
Baen
Coalorady
Hallinger
Sven
Hurmal
Oreste Ab Ballingey
Buchs Stignan Dem
Liang River
Bazaar for China Relief Postponed
The Chinese War Relief association delayed a bazaar planned for Saturday to aid refugees. The event will now be held only on the date of T. H. Wilson’s sale. proceeds will go to relief for distressed refugees in China. Admission and costs are listed with a $23 toll for a light want ad.
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Heuer Associai
Solons Back Adjourment Battle Rages
Washington reports Congress back from recess as leaders clash over adjournment. Debate centers on delaying the national program and naval expansion funding, with parties lining up to influence timing ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Bills on universal military training, labor act, and national guard power also advance.
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Washington
INS
National Assembly
Benmto
Wwere
Petro
Senate
Philsae
Congress
Peseloti
Wenrell Tesats
Wil
Preale Toosevelt
Woneie Battin
OYEY
Reonwvelt
Ree Publican
Henry
Stimuon
Ature
Tieyday
Nearis
Wonwlora Walsh
D.mdgar
Shepherd
D.tex
Atm
War Roundup Reports Germany and Hungary Strike
Dispatches from Budapest and London describe German and Hungarian actions opening a broad campaign against Britain. Allied and axis forces clash across Europe with heavy aerial and naval activity, while Rumanians mobilize near the frontiers and Italy mourns Balbo, a major Italian air leader.
Frontiers Shaped as Spain and Germany Mark Border
On June 22 Madrid and Berlin celebrated their common frontier along the southwest coast of France marking the new Spanish German border. General Hauner hosted a ceremony in Blerrits with frontier officials and General Lopes Pinta praised the cooperation as Spaniards join with German forces. British envoy Francis D'Arcy-Sterne visited Vatican City for a private audience with Pope Pius XII.
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Madrid
Spain
Clermany
France
Mendaye
Blerrits
Fornea
Hauner
Lopes Pinta
British claim two Italian subs sunk and more warship loss
British and Italian reports tint a heavy naval clash as British forces claim sinking two Italian submarines and another Italian armed steamer near Mediterranean routes. Concurrent dispatches describe air strikes on Macaza air bases and bombardment of North Africa, with substantial fuel dumps and facilities hit and several aircraft destroyed.
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Rome
North Africa
Maragmatroh
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