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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

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War Games in Hana slated to simulate Pacific invasion

Honolulu May 2017 Some 35,000 United States troops begin a three day exercise termed the greatest test of its kind under the American flag. Red planes attack major islands while blackout drills will dim city lights to simulate air raids. Maj Gen Charles D Herron leads officers as Reds are portrayed as a capable invading force with modern ships and landing plans. About 150 warships remain in the area until mid June.

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Seventy-Eight Sets Built For The Sea Hawk Production

A major film project constructed seventy eight elaborate sets spanning over twenty acres for The Sea Hawk, showcasing an extensive production scale and period detail. The effort involved a large crew and significant location work to realize the historical epic.

Americans Warned in Egypt as Missionaries Leave

In Paris and Cairo on May 20 the U S legation and consular officials reported that the senior American envoy urged citizens in Egypt to consider returning home. About 800 Americans, mostly missionaries and teachers with a few business and oil men, were advised to depart as a council of ministers prepared to respond to the situation.

Egypt Paris Cairo Feypt Reynaud United States Legation Consularian Edouard Dsindier United States William Available

British Admit Grim Front Conditions Amid War Strain

A British spokesman described the front as grim with no real advance, noting the Nazi push into northern France had only widened the base but not deepened it. The British—facing air raids and strategic industry control—prepared for renewed production while diplomats stressed resilience and effort on the home front.

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In the News Continued From Page One

An article reflects on Russia since the revolution, arguing democracy was lost and flawed ideals leaked out. It critiques how utopian aims of communism faltered in practice and discusses the broader implications for freedom and governance.

Russia

Weather and editorial on Soviet tyranny in Goldman piece

The record shows a chaotic weather bulletin with 79 percent humidity and multiple inconsistent readings, followed by Emma Goldman’s critique of Soviet rule. She argues the Soviet system uses terror to enforce power, compares it unfavorably with Russia under Tsarist rule, and contends espionage and arrests crush dissent.

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Fragmented OCR Teaser of Obscure Dental Powder Ad

Fragmented text shows an old time dental product called FASTEETH with powder form. Mentions Lee sprinkled on vapor or water and a vague reference to rock or slip. Text appears garbled with misread names and phrases, unsure of date or full claims.

Allied Bombs Kill Allies Say Nazis

Berlin reports a Nazi charge that eighteen Allied soldiers prisoners at a camp near Hanover were killed by bombs from British planes. The official statement said several other prisoners were injured by the blasts.

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Lindy backs defnse policy over national attack fear

Col Charles A Lindbergh warns in a radio address that America must end internal quarrels and meddling in Europe. He urges a definite defense policy, greater air force navy and army, and warns against hysterical war chatter while stressing peaceful relations if war is avoided.

Washington America Charles A. Lindbergh Europe

Press Comment on Lindbergh Broad cast Split View

Varied reactions to Col. Charles A. Lindberghs national defense broadcast feature sharp contrasts. The New York Herald Tribune quotes him urging strict nonintervention while warning against closing gates to Nazi influence, outlining risks if policy aligns with Nazi demands.

Lindbergh New York Charles A. Lindbergh Europe The New York Herald-Tribuen Linalbergh Hitler

German Drive Shifts Toward Paris in Major Axis Push

War Roundup reports a German westward push toward Paris with 20 to 30 miles gained from St Quentin and potential isolation of Allied forces near the Somme. French authorities dispute claims of Paris capture while Weygand plans a counter thrust and Allied air forces strike supply depots. British and French defenders, battered and grim, brace for continued heavy fighting as reinforcements swarm the front near Dunkirk and St Quentin.

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Army growth and compulsory training urged in war games

Senator Lodge and various officers observed in Camp Beauregard La as US Army aims for 760000 troops and a possible year of training for youths. Officials say expanded maneuvers and militia involvement may precede broader compulsory training, linking national defense and skill development.

Camp Beauregard Mayer —Benator Lodge R.-Mass Senator Lodge Roosevelt Eppens Hugh A. Drum John L. Derwitt

Action Dampened by India Leader

Bomb ay May 20 41 Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said in Lucknow that launching a civil disobedience campaign during Britain’s war would harm India's honor. The remark unsettled radical Congress factions while Mahatma Gandhi favours nonviolent dissent with conditions.

Bombay Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru All India National Congress Lucknow Britain India Proland Mohkandas K. Ghandi Ender

German Bombers Headed for France from Basel

German bombers launched from air ports behind the Rhine in Basel today for a concentrated strike on air ports and supply lines in northeastern and central France. They appeared to target French concentrations around Reims and the Meuse region, flying over Basel en route to northern France.

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