Beaverbrook as England's war leader potential rises hope
A columnist argues Lord Beaverbrook of London could lead Britain in war, praising his wartime aviation production record and urging a strong air force to deter invasion. The piece compares Beaverbrook's impact to Churchill and cites his influence on aircraft, engines, and shipbuilding during World War I era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lord Beaverbrook
Churchill
House of Commons
Lord Braverbrook
Beaverbrook
Tongland
Winston Churchill
Selioal
Gallipoli
Norway
Gallipoll
Averbrook
Ripe Inn
Hitler
Nelson
Trafalgar
Napoleon
Morriy WY
Wilson
Canadas
United States
van Inglett
Furaye
America
Rain set-up eyed by Bexar farmers after heavy storms
Bexar county farmers report two months of rain with a thundershower that dumped up to four inches in coastal areas. Fields saturated, crops damaged, and livestock losses blamed on swollen rivers. Damage expected to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as producers anticipate more showers and possible replanting on flooded flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Texas
Guadilupe
Gurizules
Atascosa
Hall
Harligen
Goering Sets Rules on Ace Claims for Destroyed Aircraft
Berlin reports a new system ordered by Relolt Marshal Goering to determine destroyed planes and ships. A British plane must have remains found on ground within German lines, and destruction requires burning or sinking to deny future use.
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Bermin
Ge Inturs
Relolt-Marshal Goering
Air Force
Ines
Hou
Collision Hurts Kelly Soldier in Broad Way Crash
Soldier Andy Walker aged 26 of Hellyfield suffered a severe neck gash after a collision at Fifth Street and Broadway Sunday night. Witness Patrolman R McWeir said T B Watson of Aust stopped at the corner. Miss Kestie Rinehart of Brownsville and George Spaulding of Kellyfield were involved in the chain reaction. Watson and Miss Rinehart were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Andy Walker
Hellyfield
Fifth Street
Broadway
Patrolmay R. McWeir
T. B. Watson
Aust
Kestie Rinehart
Brownsville
Watson
George Spaulding
Kellyfield
Walker
Miss Rinehart
McNeil
O'Daniel appoints two commissioners in Texas
Governor W Lee O Daniel named G P Lockhart of Austin as life insurance agent and Tom M Lasater of Fort Worth as a member of the livestock sanitary commission in a May announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
W. Lee Ddaniel
G. P. Lockhart
Adustin
Uife Insurance — Coutunisaitner
Ton M. Lasater
Falfurrins
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Big Bend National Park Funding Move Aims for Property Purchase
Austin report notes a $1,500,000 appropriation proposed to buy property for the Big Bend National Park as an amendment to the departmental appropriation bill. The lower chamber backed higher departmental expenditures for the new biennium, increasing overall authorizations by about $8 million to roughly $29.9 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Big Bend
Belfast Bombed Again In Nazi Air Raids
London reports confirm renewed German raids on Belfast and targets in England and Scotland. British fighters claimed several enemy planes shot down while Royal Air Force defenses fought back amid ongoing coastal bombardment in the Belfast, Liver pool region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belfast
Northern Ireland
England
Scotland
Fouy Messeraclaltts
Tours
Belfitst
Meola
Naat
Pleuck
Belfist
Liverpool
United States
Ground Broken for New Airport in Maverick Era
Maverick city officials and civic leaders broke ground on a $3,000,000 municipal airport. Maj. Stanten Smith and Col. Charles Mitel attended, with A. Hazeldag as Works Progress Administration representative. Groundwork begins immediately with six months to partial completion and peak employment around 140,000 workers. The airport aims to expand air travel, potentially becoming an international port, and could grow to handle 100,000 more planes in years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Cormittce
Junge
Charles Anderson
Maverick
Maverick Eald Bie
New York
Americans Ready to Fight for Democracy War Aid Debate
Washington officials interpret remarks by the president in Staunton as signaling strong aid to nations resisting tyranny. Roosevelt praised Woodrow Wilson and his spiritual victory over brute force while policy makers debated supplying Britain and limiting seizure of ships. Senate action looms on war aid to Britain amid partisan maneuvering and a proposed congressional vote on Trevor Tobey’s anti convoy measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ag Bresster
Meiners
Staunton
Wondrow Wison
Rye
F.n. D
Aimerlex
Senate
Diet
Roosevelt
Wilson
Britain
Wenderl
Wiki
United States
Peppers
D-Pla
Wold
Tobey
R.N. H
Congress
Lie
Resolu-Ion
House
Tyrir
Réléise
England
Balsted
World War II Era Medical Training At Fort Sam Houston
A partial OCR passage notes Pat Mll Williams and Fedeval Moye tracking newspaper coverage of wartime events. It mentions Moore and a medical department service school at Fort Sam Houston starting on time despite lacking a building, with graduates of the medical management class and enlisted specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mll Williams
Em- Moye
Foun J
Moore
Fort Sam Ffousson
British Open Withering Attacks Hit Brest and Ports
British air raids report heavy bombings on Brest naval base hitting Gressenau and Schar Harsh blasts observed on and near battle cruisers. Bombing extends over France the Netherlands Norway with attacks on Rotterdam Antwerp Le Havre and Cherbourg. A 1500 ton supply ship and 2000 ton vessel were targeted while fires spread at St Nazaire Cherbourg and Stavanger as Royal Air Force bombers struck coastal ports and ships.
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London
Gressenau
Scharharsh
Brest
Air Ministry
Lorfay
Comuutique
France
Netherlands
Nor+way
Aganish
Yesters Gaywry
Dorks
Rotterdam
Antwerp
le Havre
Sitter Wit
St. Nazaire
Cherbourg
Auantic Valders
Turkey to Offer Iraq Mediation Amid Middle East Crisis
London reports Turkey will offer mediation in the undeclared war between Iraq and Britain. British forces hold at Habbaniyah air base as Iraq cuts the pipeline oil to Haifa and air power battles continue. Reuters notes British reserves and plans to press Iraq’s air force further as mediators weigh withdrawal terms.
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London
Mey
Turkey
Thas
Iraq
Britain
Habbaniyah
Traq
Vilat
Aneay
Mosul
Ic Butteeli
Middle East
Ehrwal
Iran
Roygirts
Ontro
Iiery
Lake Habbaniyah
Baghdad
Haife
Palestine
Reuters
Antine
France
Masul Trelcy
Trinall
Letaven
Mediterranean
Nazis and Japanese Enter Antarctica Reported by Byrd Expedition
Boston reports say Nazi and Japanese forces penetrated Antarctica, with accounts from the Lee Byrd expedition aboard the flagship North Slax. The crew described fortifications at Deception Day, ruined by British forces, and noted Japanese whale fishermen in the area amid no whale presence. Admiral Byrd welcomed the North Star crew upon return after 18 months in active service.
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Boston
Antarctica
North Slax
Richard F. Liyrd
United States
Furvel
Panama ‘Canal
Wis
Graf Spee
Amatlen
Payey
Yicinity
Byrd
Mesa
S.tavy
Yugoslav Freighters Boarded by U S Coast Guard
In New York and nearby ports, three Yugoslav freighters were boarded by U S Coast Guard officers early today. The Steen, Nell, and Predsednik Kapagplc were taken under protective custody or closely watched after what officials called a precautionary seizure amid rumors of loyalty to King Peter of Yugoslavia. A 1820 ton ship dockside at Wetl's, the Sreca, and the Predsednik Kapisple were involved in the surprise move, with authorities saying inspections aimed to show allegiance to Britain and no further action would be taken unless needed. The Yugoslav consul said a mistake may have occurred and that most of the Yugoslav merchant fleet remains cooperative with British authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
VPI
Coash
Coash Guard
Naying
Steen
Nell
Brooklyn
Predsednik Kapagplc
Alapteton
Statentalan
Coast Guard
Wetl's
St. Thomas
Pardea
Pater
Gad Hetce
Great Britain
Liam
United States
Yugoelny
Fyang Petrinovte
Andi Ae
Tobruk Axis Push Reported Broken Near Cairo
British Middle East command says Axis preparations for renewed assaults on Tobruk Libyan port were broken up while heavy fighting continued. Axis forces still hold a small sector by Tobruk defenses as aerial and ground units clash over Amba Alani in the rear of the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Mey Bevind
Oles
Tobruk
Beitish Middle
Cyclist Hurt in Auto Collision Near Sulens Street
A cyclist identified as Pertmudo Tiraw, 40, was treated after a bicycle accident involving a car driven by L. A. Builey, 42, on Tate Boulevard near West Commerce and Twenty-fourth Streets. The incident occurred on Mondany and involved hospital care at Rebeye Gree Nospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertmudo Tiraw
Briley
Rebeye
Gree Nospital Mondany
L. A. Builey
Tate
Boulevard
Sulens
West Comerce
Brees Heads West for Inspection Trip
Lieut. Gen. J. J. Brees, commander of the Childavy, leaves on an inspection trip by plane. He will survey training activities at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and Denver, Colorado, accompanied by aides May, Paul A. Garay, and Maj. William C. Dolan.
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J. J. Brees
Childavy
Monetay Povidk
Fort Huachuca
Arig
Denver
Colo
May
Paul A. Garay
Maj
Willam C. Dolan
Boy Catches Own Nose Not Fish in Creek Incident
A boy fishing at San Peden Creek had a fishhook removed from his nose during an incident near San Pedra Street. Attendants assisted and the event was related to Robert A. Green, baspltay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack Brown
San Pedra Streat
Robert A. Green
Cate
San Peden Creek
Heart Attack Fatal to Eight Man In City Incident
An eight man died from a heart attack after a tent stack incident on St George Street. Police say a fire department attempt to revive Miller lasted five minutes before failure. Judge West leads an inquest into the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Street
Hie Hoe
Police
Fire
Miller
Olay West
Axis Plot to Seize Greece Reported by Neutral Sources
London May 5. Hitlers and Mussolini plans to move next toward Egypt and to strike Greece as part of broader Axis strategy. Neutral reports indicate imminent pushes and potential occupation of Greek territories as the conflict widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hitler
Mussolini
Egypt
Vessels Warned of Wind in Gulf
The weather bureau issued warnings from Brownsville Texas to Galveston with fresh to strong winds shifting to the gulf. Small craft are advised to exercise caution as conditions may cause rough seas and possible squalls during the period from May 1 into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Iimuiry Cmtt
Brownsville
Texas
Galveston
Marks
Moydiy
Weather Forecast For Binh Antone And Vicinity
Unclear forecast text with mixed words. Indicates fair to partly cloudy conditions Monday with variable winds and temperatures around 88. Mentions clouds and showers later in the period. Northwest winds, cooler nights, and unsettled phrasing imply typical regional weather predictions for Texas coast and inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binh Antone
Moniday
Eask
Texas
Cengerl
Test
West Texas
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O'Daniel
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Rv A. P. Fy
Greece
Dublin
Carthage
County Donegal
FDA
Eveready
R.A.F
Kirkuk Khonildy
Geyars
Holland
Egeraund
Nowy
Stavanger
St. Nizaire
Sinton
Miltetry
Gairo
Siready
Tie Bast
Hac
U.S
Brees
Flere
U. S. Webber
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