Robin Rescued by Fire Crew After Tangled String Incident
A San Francisco crowd watched a robin trapped in a string hang from a tree in Golden Gate Park. Firefighter Joseph Blakely climbed a ladder, cut the string, and freed the bird. The event spurred a column urging greater public compassion for suffering in cities and a critique of animal vivisection.
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Eneas Kone
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Tok Kearney
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Golden Gite Pack
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Deiver
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Jeonle
Wonen
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Blakely
Eden Defends Britain pledge amid Greek Yugoslav actions
London May 6 11 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden declared Turkey will stand by British pledges despite Nazi pressure. He argued Britain's role in Greece and Yugoslavia showed solidarity and explained war aims. Eden noted Turkish and Egyptian mediation offers on Iraq and called for withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Habbaniyah as a condition for talks.
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Turkey
Britain
Anthony Eden
Eden
Foreign Office
Jan Christian ¢ Brints
South Africa
Greece
Yugoslavia
Churchill
Iraq
Mussolini Paper Demands Smash For Nazi Doubters
In Rome on May 5 the Popolo D Italia called for a smash in the face for Italians who predict a grim future under Nazi rule. The editorial also urged harsh treatment for those doubting the German army, marking a rare press assault on Allied sentiment about Fascist and Nazi forces.
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INS
Popolo D'Italia
Milan
Stimson to Make Defense Report Radio Address Tonight
Secretary Stimson will deliver a radio address from 6 38 to 9 p m to report on national defense preparations and progress. The War Department announced the speech time and subject, noting it will cover defense measures and related updates.
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Slimson
War Department
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Ny BO
Typhus Spreads at Russia Naval Base
An epidemic of typhus was reported today at a Russian naval base west of Helsinki, Finland, near Hamina. Officials warn the outbreak may worsen as the war with Finland ends and control measures are put in place.
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Helsink
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Remarkable Pat on the Back for Ingrug Granberg
Ingrug Granberg of Berna 4-1 Club and Gold Star Girl from Hexar County receives praise for community service shown during a ter at which her prison‑whining work was noted. Reverend Stanley Dunes and Jesse Twig oversee weekly and nightly Minverses arrangements in a tribute to dedication and service.
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Hexar County
REVS
Wickerson
Jesse Twig
Stanley Dunes
Haile Selassie Returns to Addis Ababa After Exile
Addis Ababa Ethiopia May 6 Delayed Haile Selassie emperor and Lion of Judah entered his capital after five years of exile as Ethiopian forces regained control. Intense celebration filled the city as the emperor rode in triumph met by General Cine ningtam and Selassie’s sons Crown Prince Makunnen and the duke of Harar Ab Tisllams remained indoors.
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Ethiopia
Malle Selassie
Lion of Judah
Ttelfan
A. GC. Cineningtam
Dyitlish Forces Which Drove the Ttallans From the City, and By Selagale
Makunnen
Harar
Ab. Tisllams
Help for Britain Includes Tobacco
In Britain a plan to obtain American tobacco under the United States alabl is announced by Maxwell. He says no raw tobacco shortage exists but distribution difficulties remain. A cigarette shortage has troubled various parts of Britain in recent weeks.
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Britain
American Tobacco
United States
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Tobacco Concreta
Maxwell
Ona
Stalin Says Soviet Army Modernized With Reforms
Moscow dispatch reports Joseph Stalin announced the Red Army has been reorganized and re equipped in broad changes drawn from modern warfare. He spoke at the Kremlin during graduation exercises for 16 military academies and civilian channels.
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Mosow
Josepl Stalin
Red Army
Kremlin
Navy Flier Sought West of Tucson
The navy started a dawn search for Lieut. H. Jenkins missing on a ferry flight from San Diego to Pensacola. His land scouting plane, part of a squadron bound for Florida, was due to stop overnight at Tucson, Arizona.
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H. Jenkins
Pensacola
Fla
Jenkins
Florida
Tucson
Ariz
Strike at Plane Parts Plant Ends in Labor Action
The UAW-CIO calls a strike at three Planes Parts plants ofEx-Cell-O in Detroit affecting 3400 workers. They demand a raise of 1 cent per hour and union recognition as part of the dispute. Nearby, a Manchukuo earthquake near Harbin reports 33 dead and many injured in Suihwa.
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INS
Uaw-Cio
Ex-Cell-O Corporation
Roosevelt Creates Office of Agricultural Defense Relations
President Roosevelt outlines a new office to guarantee adequate food and agricultural materials for the United States and allied democracies. The Defense program shifts duties to the Agriculture Department and names Maj. Gen. James H. Burns as executive officer. Roosevelt also accepts Chester Davis’s resignation from the advisory commission and orders L Wickard to set up the new office.
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Supreme Defense
White House
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Adwral
Herold KR. Stark
Naval Operations
Hany L. Hopkins
Defense
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James H. Burns
Hopkins
Office For Emergency Management
Chester’ c. Davis
National Defense Advisory Commission
Division of Agriculture
Defense Commmission
Department of Agriculture
Greek Warships Go Down Firing
The Greek government reports that over 30 auxiliary vessels were bombed and machine-gunned, sinking with crews as German forces drove through Greece. Submarines reached Alexandria and joined the British. among naval losses were three of ten destroyers, two torpedo boats, several hospital ships, and only six freighters from the coastwise fleet survived.
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Greece
Alexandria
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Alexendria
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Attikd
Sooentes
Vicilenis
20,000 Planes Forecased for December Output
Washington May 6 Ins analysis of figures from the Office of Production Management shows American industry expected to produce 20,000 military aircraft by December. The forecast exceeds the year's target by about 2,000 and reflects OPM estimates for the first four months of the year, with U S factories turning out 4,051 planes across all services.
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INS
Office of Production Management
Idustry
Wilely
OPM Snakesmen
William
Kvudaen
Amet
Vlen
Army
Navy
Big Networks Cut Off Hitler Radio Broadcasts
New York May 6 networks announced they will not broadcast Hitler or Benito Mussolini speeches unless they are of primary historical importance. Officials stressed there was no agreement to suppress the dictators, only a judgment that one hour harangues are not essential for American radio.
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B. E
Hitler
Missing Texas ferry pilots part of broad sea loss list
Ottawa reports eleven American ferry pilots among 122 missing at sea from civilian and armed services. The list includes Royal Canadian Signal corps member Reginald Wells and pilots from the army navy Royal Air Force and other services. Navy Minister MacDonald cited 78 feared lost.
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Pooria
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Loux Island
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Houston
R. G. Smith
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Lown
England
Bant Robertson
London Bureau of Canadian Press
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Anbus MacDonald
MacDonald
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Sara Robertson
London
The
Canadian Press
Madagascar Warnings Raise Alarm Over Indian Ocean Routes
New York May 6 71 A navy department warning said France had mined approaches and coastal areas of Madagascar. Marine observers believe France fears an invasion as Madagascar gains strategic importance with Mediterranean trade shifts. American ships carrying supplies via the Red Sea route to Egypt must pass through the Moam Mougue channel separating East Africa from Madagascar. Observers say British control of the seas is needed to protect these routes.
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Liaison Officer in London Injured in Air Raid
Harvard professor John E. Gordon of the United States, serving as liaison officer with the British ministry of health, sustained a minor shelling wound and bruises during a recent London air raid, officials disclosed today.
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London
John. E. Gordon
Harvard University
United States
Ministry of Health
Nazi Held Whaler Kosmos Sunk by British Action
Returning galleys report that the 17 80 ton Norwegian whaler Kosmos was sunk by war action. The vessel was seized by the Germans in February when the Brits took control via Berlin and Norway relations.
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Norway
Berlin
Brit
Mite Originating in Char Coal Pile Prompt Warning
A report from Liberty Mills at 903 Mor Plea Street notes a mite issue arising from a pile of char coal. The alert highlights a Tuesday occurrence and urges caution for residents and workers at the site.
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Morplea Street
City veterinary office cites rising dog bite cases
Dr Wharton appeals to citizens as three in ten reported dog bite incidents this month are bone fide case. Radio report notes January's rate was one in seven, February one in four, March one in eight, and April remains under review.
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Vw. &. Wharton
Wharton
Oliver
Walifax to Make Mid-West Appeal
British envoy Lord Halifax plans a rapid Midwest tour to urge a public push for aiding Britain. He will address Chicago, Minneapolis, and Kansas City within ten days to explain the perils of German conquest and the case for supporting Britain, while stopping short of publicly urging U.S. convoying.
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Middle West
Britain
Lord Hallas
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Clear Skies After Chase Rains Hit City Residents
Farmers and city residents breathed relief as clearing skies followed a May rainfall of 1.60 inches with an excess of 2.26 inches for the year. A 21 mile per hour wind from the northwest caused scattered damage including downed tires, a damaged neon sign, and a tree fire near electrical lines. Lightning struck Lt R. Wilson’s home at 807 Boxeton Street and fires were reported at multiple locations across the city.
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Miami Avenue
French Place
Woodlawn Avenue
Rayton Avenue
Indianola Street
Broadway
Burlison Street
Rampant Texas Rivers Subside After Flood Threats
Riverside gauges show Guadalupe valley levels receding with Gonzales river falling while Victoria reads 28.7 feet above flood stage. Nueces and other river gauges indicate relief with no current floods expected along regions from Ballinger to Columbus and Austin area releases reducing water levels.
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Ballinger
Colcibus
Austin
Winchell
San Saba
Marbin Palle
Ban Bane
Houston
Bag Halporah
Filipinos to Double Their Constabulary
Manila reports that due to a potential emergency officials announced an increase of 6000 police, effectively doubling the current constabulary force in the islands.
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Manila
Philippine Commonwealth
Hungarian Army Feted on Return From Front
Motorized units of Hungarian forces who took part in the Yugoslav campaign were given a hearty welcome on their return today in Budapest. Officials praised the troops for their service as crowds gathered to greet the returning soldiers.
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Budapest
Hungary
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity May 6 1940
Pale to partly cloudy conditions with southerly winds on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Highs near 88 degrees Tuesday, around 88 on Wednesday, and a low around 63 Tuesday night. Extended outlook calls for showers mid period and moderate to heavy rainfall chances.
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