Air power and sea strength shape European war outlook
The article argues airpower will decide the European conflict as battleships alone cannot transport troops or defeat long campaigns. It notes German air superiority may influence outcomes while Allies seek US built planes. It warns of complacent U.S. policy and the need to prepare domestically for possible war.
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United States
Sute
Canada
Germany
Italy
Russia
Army seeks larger force despite budget denial
Washington reports the U S Army argues for a rapid expansion to 480000 on hand troops while claiming 75000 can be deployed immediately with modern equipment. the budget bureau rejected the request and the issue was raised before the Senate appropriations committee by Army Lt Gen George Marpe.
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Washington
INS
United States
Neel
Germany
Thi
Budget Bureau
Army
Get George
Marespe
Tension in the Mediterranean revived amid unclear war talk
In Rome May 2 British and French war mood rose in the Mediterranean as disagreements over action eased. Prime Minister Chamberlain spoke in the house of commons on war fears while U S Ambassador William Phillips reportedly received assurances from Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Sforza that Yugoslavia faced no imminent Italian aggression.
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Rome
Annaiunosméelet
Batile
Mediterranean
Chamberlain
House of Commons
United States
William Phillips
Count Galeazzo Clana
Yugoslavia
Chicago Merchant Robbed of Jewels
Chicago on May 2 Samuel Lamm a Chicago merchant reported two armed robbers robbed him and his wife last night taking jewelry valued about 11000 after forcing them to surrender at gunpoint. He said when he protested one struck him and his wife was compelled to surrender her ring. The couple was released unharmed several blocks away with three rings valued at 7350.
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Chicago
Samuel Lamm
Lamm
Digist
Sam
Football Talent Hired by Sadler
Houston May 1 Potential hecklers of Jerry Sadler are advised the gubernatorial candidate will have 410 pounds of football talent traveling with him this summer. Sadler railroad commissioner announced John Kimbrough all American football at Texas A and M and his brother Jack an end will join the Sadler campaign as soon as school is out. Jack will be master of ceremonies at each stop and Juha will drive the bus.
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Jerry Sadler
Wiit
Sadler
John Kimbrough
Texas A. Sand M. College
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Sadlers
Schot
Juha
Glitico Roblers
Hubb
Abang
Lantar Seeligson
Dan Geayard
Walter Tynan
P. E. Dickison
Martin Wright
NLL
White
W. B. Arnold
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Hatk
Berry Street
Andres Coy
C. Ray Davis
Gily Hall
Weile
Hersel Gray
Louis Schlesinger
Dave
Watson
All Things Department
Frank C. Davis
Floyd McGown
Two British Carriers Damaged in North Sea Clash
Berlin dispatch reports the British high command acknowledging damage to two aircraft carriers and a destroyer as a strong British fleet unit neared the Norwegian coast yesterday. One carrier was hit fully, the other heavily, and the destroyer also sustained heavy damage.
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Berlin
High Command
Norewegian
Yugoslavia Given Security Pledge
Italian and German diplomats assured Yugoslavia that fears of aggression against the Balkan states are groundless. Similar assurances were reported delivered to other Balkan capitals.
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Belgade
Yugoslavia
Baltac
Balkan
Sharp Announces for Second Term as Associate Justice
AUSTIN May 2 John H Sharp of Ennis formally announced his candidacy for a second six year term as associate justice of the state Supreme Court.
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Austin
John H., Sharp
Ennis
Atate Supreme Court
Weather Forecast Bun Antonia aut vielnity
East Texas and West Texas regions expect warmer conditions with winds increasing. Airport highs around 90s, lows near 50s to 60s, with Wednesday warmer than Thursday and Friday. Cloudiness will rise in the southwest, little overall temperature change, and interior areas remain mostly dry.
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Bun Antonia
East Texas
Wesk
Tower
Warner
Texas
Berlin Reports Norwegian Victory Claims Amid Invasion
Berlin said German forces held solid on south and central Norway after British troops retreated from the Aisne sector. The report claimed Oslo and Bergen fell and described combats through the Myrdal tunnel. It asserted German vanguards moved toward Trondheim and seized rail lines, with significant British supply losses and air attacks continuing.
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Norway
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Trondhelm
Andaisnes
Dombas
Wiles
DNB
Nesta
Utrisa
Germny
Oslo
Bergen
Figiut
Myrdal
Allantic
Andalares
Trondheim
Tombay
Andalines
High Command
Brothers
Bergen-Oslo
Front Amialénes
Gurbrands
Decline in Bank Clearings Reported in New York Week
New York May 2 A sharp drop in bank clearings for the week ended May 2 contributed to a nationwide decline from year earlier levels for the first time in five weeks Din and Bradstreet reported. The loss totaled 5 373 704 000 for 29 leading cities 11 6 percent under 6 077 022 000 in the comparable 1939 week with 108 285 000 more than the preceding week.
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New York
Din and
Bradstreet
British Abandon Norse Port to Germans Report
Prime Minister Chamberlain outlines withdrawal of British forces from Andalsnes in Norway, abandoning efforts to strike at Trondheim from the south while vowing to keep fighting Germany. He notes a British French battle fleet is headed to the eastern Mediterranean and sets a debate for next Tuesday.
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South
Norway
Chamberlain
Reverges
London
Andalonex
Dakr
Trondheim
Britain
Germany
Nora
Mediterranean
House of Commons
Alexandria
Egypt
Italy declares ongoing participation in war on first day
Rome May 2 Italy and Lusvy Was brea tit the war shine the last day ib gladed Mussolini's paper Polioto D'Italia says Italy has been participating since the first day. The paper notes Italy waits in its barracks and fields and will act when the right time comes. It claims Italy need not explain to anyone and will make its own decisions.
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William Michell
United States
Washington
Gienral Mitchel
Far East
Rome
Italy
Pyetmier Mussolini
the Poloto D'Italia
Popolo
Maginot Line
Senate Overrides Roosevelt Veto on Travel Pay Law
Washington May 2 The Senate overrode President Roosevelt by a 76 vote to enact a measure granting travel pay and food allowances for officers and men in service in the Philippines after the war with Spain.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Spain
British Bomb Nazi Air Ports
British bombers attacked air ports in Denmark and Norway causing damage and downing a seaplane. Royal Air Force pressed enemy air bases in Narjay and Denmark, with Suavanger and Aalborg heavily bombed. Farnebu airport noted as a newly opened naval terminal, and Allied forces withdrew from Trondheim area after repulsing attacks while maintaining operations near Narvik. No losses were reported.
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London
Hartind Geenlan
Temnants
Denmark
Norway
Tis
Royal Air Force
Nor Jay
Suavanger
Farnebu
Osha
Fron
Messian
Narvik
Fran Nainsod
Work Seen for Mayor Defender
A historical political note reports legal chatter around the mayoral defender, naming figures like Maury Maverick and Dr. Gal Goel in payroll and nepotism queries, plus a nine man committee seeking a ticket to oppose Hubb amid shifting county race dynamics. The piece lists local names and campaign moves with no final charges, reflecting a tense municipal political landscape.
Fatal Burns From Outdoor Toilet Fire In Anme Case
Albert Peoher, 44, of 409 Epperson street, wrapped in oil soaked rags, touched a lighted match to his clothing in an outdoor toilet. He ran, collapsed 60 feet away as flames enveloped him. He died at Robert B. Green hospital from first degree burns after requesting to see his two children Manuel and Evelyn.
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Allur
Kerasene
Albert Peoher
Epperson
Anme
Ann Galloway
Luther Martin
Louie Henson
Galloway
Gree
Pecher
Gallaway
Bilton Cade
Manuel
Evelyn
Peebe
Prt
Robert B. Green Hospital
Chicago R. R. Man Wil Visit in L. A.
Annette, assistant manager of the vengrrations bureau of the New York Central lines in Chicago, was Arrive In San Antonio Thursday. Annette will be accompanied iby ts Wile and daventter.
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Annette
Vengrrations Bureau
New York Central Lines
Chicago
San Antonio
Iby Ts Wile and Daventter
War at a Glance Phe Assuriated S hyns and withdrawals
London reports British forces have withdrawn from Andalsnes with no man or plan to take Trondheim from the south. Heavy air damage hits German bases in Norway. Allied fleets head to Alexandria as Greece calls reserve officers. Berlin claims British withdrawal and German successes from Oslo to Trondheim. Stockholm notes British strikes on Kattegat and German withdrawals at Roros amid battles around Dombas. Rome says US ambassador meets Ciano after peaceful signals from Mussolini.
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Trondheim
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Kattegat
Roros
Dombas
Rome
United States
Ciano
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