British Sloop Bittern Lost in Air Combat
The Admiralty reports the loss of H. M. Bittern a sloop of 12.3 tons under Lt Cdr R H Mills. After repeated attacks by enemy aircraft and a prolonged fight during which one aircraft was shot down, the ship was set on fire and sank to prevent danger to navigation. The sinking raises Britain naval losses to 46 with about 2775 men lost.
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London
Admiralty
Bittern
the Admiralty
H. M. Bittern
R. H. Mills
Blitern
Britain
Britain Keeps Eye on Peace Pledgers' Britain
London reports authorities act against overseas pacifists of the Peace Pledge union. Scotland Yard serves summonses on members in London Oxford and Cambridge. Home Secretary Sir John Anderson eyed further defense measures after April 25 Commons scene to counter fifth column subversive activities and monitor the Communist party and the Peace Pledge union.
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Scotland Yard
Cerigin
London
Oxford
Cambridge
Press Association
John Anderson
House of Commons
Britain
Communist Party
One Peace Pledge Union
British Withdrawal From Andalsnes Shocks Norway Campaign
Britain withdraws all forces from Andalsnes in central Norway, abandoning Trondheim from the south after heavy fighting. Chamberlain cites German planning and treachery as factors, with 2500 Norwegians captured near Trondheim while Dombas rail lines brace German moves toward southern Norway.
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Great Britain
Andalsnes
Norway
Isking Trondheim
West Coast
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Italy
Dambas
Trondheim
Oslo
Laly
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Egypt
Neel
Greece
Europe
Mary
Adolf Hitler
Willam Phillips
Mussolini
Galeazzo Iano
Wallan
Denmark
Stavanger
Aatborg
Fornebu
Iie
Dombas
Reich
Glaies
Battegat
Roros
Bombas
War Office
Lamps and oil fear in cautious war warning appeal
A pointed address urges Congress to keep America prepared with a strong air force before seeking aid from Europe. The writer cites the biblical foolish virgins to warn against unpreparedness and urges readiness to supply or obtain aviation and defense resources, lest the door be shut in the hour of crisis.
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Angle
Tampa
Congress
Europe
Amer.ien
America
Norway
Bombing Hits Kwéiyang Capital in China Apr 30
Reports from Kwéiyang, capital of Kweichow province in southwest China, say a severe Japanese bombing between May 2 and 7 caused extensive material damage and hundreds of casualties. Telegraph reports indicate heavy damage across the city as operations continued.
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Kwéiyang
Kweichow Province
China
Weather Temperatures and Precipitation Report
A historical weather summary lists temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday with values such as 40m and 2pm, notes wind speed and direction from the west, mist and humidity, and precipitation totals. It includes May mean, rainfall cumulative figures, daylight times, moon phases, and tides at Aransas Pass with high and low tides, plus sunrise and sunset times.
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Biel
Sween
Weather map lists dozens of U S locales with varied conditions
A dated weather table shows high and low temperatures across many cities from Texas to New York and beyond, with conditions ranging from clear to overcast and scattered notes of cloudy or sunny. The garbled OCR includes city names like Alpine Amarillo Dallas Fort Smith Houston Memphis New York Los Angeles and Seattle, among others, reflecting a nationwide tourist weather summary.
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Tabstene
Tex
Alpine
Amarillo
Lear
Tax
Sirmingnam
Manz
Dedee City
Kay
Ediawnton
Con
el Pano
Evansville
Fort Smith
Galveston
Tez
Hatteras
Helena
Houston
Huron
Jacksonville
Juneau
Alaska
Kamloops
Can
Kynsat City
Mey West
Bla
Luveau
Roce
Abe Clear
Lok Angele
Lubhuck
Macon
Memphis
Tran
Miami
Euan Abele Minn
Monlle
Modena
Utah
Montgomery
Ala
Nashville
Tenn
New York
Ohstona
Gily
Obla
Cleary
Pallating
iClear
Phoenia
Aise
Cigudy
Arthur Urearke Ponce
Alpert
iRaleigh
Lake Eigy
Cult
Santa Fro
Ean Maange
Sharidin
Toa
Spokane
Wazh
Lous Mo
French Liner Le France Leaves Haven for War Port
The French liner Le De France departed New York on May 2 carrying copper ingots brass bars oil and crates of airplanes. Two passengers were aboard including a member of a French purchasing commission and his 16 year old daughter. Capt. Herbert Fontaine commanded the voyage with a crew of 375. destination kept secret.
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New York
le de France
Atlantic
Herbert Fontaine
Bombings Protested Over Hanoi Kunming Rail Line
Paris reports a fourth protest to Japan over renewed aerial bombings of the French owned Hanoi Kunming railroad in Southwestern China, a persistent source of tension between nations amid wartime actions and Allied power dynamics.
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Paris
Tsnce
Japan
Hanoi-Kunming
China
Monroe Johnson Named to Interstate Commerce Commission
Monroe Johnson, assistant secretary of commerce since 1935, was nominated by President Roosevelt to join the Interstate Commerce Commission. A Marion, D C native turning 62 next Sunday, he fills the unexpired term of M M Caskie of Alabama, expiring December 31 1941. White House aide Stephen T Early cited broad Senate support and Johnsons strong knowledge of southern transportation problems.
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Monroe Johnson
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnson
Marion
D. C
M. M. Caskie
Alabama
Stephen T. Early
White House
Nio
Bouthwermer
South
Pierce Brooks Faces San Antonio Stop in Campaign Tour
Pierce Brooks of Dallas campaigned for Tellroad Commissioner in the Democratic primary. He visited San Antonio on Thursday to drum up support for his candidacy and promote his platform.
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Pierce Brooks
L. A
Dallas
Tellroad
San Antonio
Summer Session Registry Slated at San Antonio JC
Registration for the summer session at San Antonio Junior College will be held all day Thursday. J. E. Nelson, director, announced classes begin June 4 with eight courses offered during two six week terms.
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San Antonio Junior College
J. E. Nelson
Pope Blames Greed For War In Canonization Sermon
At St Peter's Pope Pius XII denounced excessive avarice and desire for power as causes of war in Europe. He urged intercession for unity and concord while canonizing Marit Euphrasia Pelletier and Gemma Gelgani for their pious lives and stigmata. He noted forthcoming beatifications, including Mother Euphie Duchesne.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Rugig
St. Peter's
Marit Euphrasia Pelletier
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Gemma Gelganl
Christ
Pippine Rose Duchesne
Sacred Heart
United States
St. Charles
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Mr. Mattingly
Mr. Moore
M& IA
Mattingly
Alfcore
Gear Neutral
Frankfort
Loudsride
Baltimore
ICC
J. Monrof Johnson
Kuppenheimer
Frank Bros
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