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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
1
A critical examination of Eben-Emael’s fall questions the nerve gas claim, noting hostile claims of a covert weapon and contrasting rumors with reports from Norway about Ark fortress capitulations. The piece links wartime propaganda, subversion, and historic sieges such as Metz to question the certainty of modern battlefield legends.
Berlin reports heavy German attacks across a 110 mile front from Antwerp to Sedan during a seven day offensive. High command claims victories including crossing the Meuse and advancing toward the Maginot line while repelling French counter attacks south of Sedan. Capitulation talks in Holland preceded German entry into The Hague and Amsterdam.
Paris reports that French forces have launched a general counter-attack, disclosed by Premier Paul Reynaud after addressing the chamber of deputies. Front-line generals have reportedly informed Paris that the counter-offensive is underway with hopes of quick improvement in the military situation.
London May 16 The Exchange Telegraph Agency says Allied casualties in Belgium are running about ten to one in favor of the Allies at several points as British expeditionary forces resist a German attempt to pierce the Allied line. Desperate fighting continues as Nazis push to breach defenses near Spearhead positions.
Paris dispatch reports the American Meuse Argonne cemetery at Romagne Eastern France the largest American World War cemetery in Europe was bombed yesterday authorities said no bombardment was confirmed the 136 acre site holds nearly 15000 graves
Washington reports federal revenues totaling 5,004,726,884 with months left in the fiscal year. Officials expect to reach the budgeted 5,703,195,000 as the year proceeds.
War correspondent from International News Service reports from the Belgian frontier area. He describes daily bombardments, strafing by low flying planes, refugees flooding across the frontier, burning villages, and the grim toll on pilots and civilians as French fighters engage in brutal air combat. He records survivors, including a 21-year-old German machine gunner and a downed pilot, and details refugees’ perilous journeys toward France seeking safety from the terror behind the lines.
Paris reports on May 6 16 and 6 - military actions along Meuse the lines from Namur to Sedan in France with armored units clashing in open warfare. German advances blocked near Sedan while French counter moves recapture ground. air raids hit Nancy Lille and Le Havre as Belgians resist along Liège forts.
In Chicago on May 16 buyers from consumers investors and speculators supported the beleaguered wheat pit as prices fell to near panic levels. Wheat contracts slid up to 25 cents from Monday's start, with May dipping to 87 cents as mid-session buying steadied prices slightly above the prior close. In New York on May 18 stock traders bid up steel and aviation shares while President Roosevelt urged large armament spending. The initial wave faded before his address was finished.
Swiss anti aircraft guns fired on a bombing plane that dived from low clouds and hit the post office and railway station in Schapt haus en near Bwiwer lana. The unidentified aircraft swooped to about 800 feet. the wings bore distinctive markings.
U S diplomatic authorities advised citizens to leave Italy at once following a Roosevelt message to Mussolini. Embassy declined to confirm details to Washington. British and American guards reinforced in Rome while trains carried evacuees. similar advisories issued for Switzerland amid war fears.
London May 16 1944 the army called for the loan of privately owned firearms as Britain hastened to organize a home defense corps to counter a possible German parachute invasion.
Associated Press reports U S citizens urged to leave Italy at once as Italy considers war afoot. Nazi forces carve a 100 mile Meuse front with heavy fighting. Paris notes unprecedented Meuse front movement and serious, confusing situations as Germans push Brussels. RAF conducts major bombing of Germany. internments of Germans and Austrians in Britain. Italian nationals evacuate Turkey. Greeks rush reinforcements at Albania frontier. Yugoslav cabinet weighs mobilization. Roosevelt urges larger defense in Congress.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize 1.182 billion dollars in cash and contract funds for military needs to meet a potential lightning war. He outlined four aims to gear up the army and navy, speed contracts, and expand production, warning of rapid mechanized offensives and parachute invasions.
The forecast covers San Antonio area with cloudy to partly cloudy skies. Southeast winds at moderate speed are expected Thursday night into Friday with temperatures around 83 at night and near 90 during the day. Wednesday high near 92 and Thursday morning low around 69 with City highs near 92 and a low about 73 Thursday morning. East Texas expects partly cloudy conditions Thursday and Friday with moderate coastal winds. West Texas shows fair skies with high clouds and possible thunderstorms in the far southwest and north regions overnight Thursday into Friday. Continuous temperature changes noted across regions.
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