The Nation Debates War Entering Europe
The article argues against entering the European war, labeling proponents as gullible and propagandized. It cites past U.S. failures to achieve democratic aims, warns against entanglements, and references Rear Admiral Yarnell and Secretary Edison on naval defense and air power. It notes Senate debates on preparedness and limits of aircraft production, stressing the need for sea control and safer defense plans.
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Harry E. Yarnell
U. 82
Naval War College
Isis
Atlantic Ocean
Atlanta Spy Suspect Arrested Over Maps Collection
Atlanta police disclosed the arrest of a 65 year old man described as having a heavy German accent who possessed numerous maps of highways gas lines rail yards and city facilities. The suspect who claimed to be a bricklayer said the maps were for practice and was held for investigation. He arrived in the United States about forty years ago and could not provide social security or naturalization documents.
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Atlanta
J. A. McKibben
McKibben
Peachtree
Heller
Al~lanta
United States
Three Saved From Mine Shaft Fire
Three of four men trapped in shaft No. 708 at the Walker mine near Portola California reached the surface safely this morning. One man remained in the shaft but was reported safe by rescue workers. Gas mask crews fought a shaft fire burning on the lowest level while officials withheld names until the operation concluded.
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Reno
UFS
Walker Mine
Portola
Calif
Bank Clearings Reach New Peak
Dun and Bradstreet reported that U S bank clearings rose sharply in the week ended May 22 reaching 5 954 474 000 dollars, up 18 3 percent from the prior year and 1 0 0 7 908 000 above the preceding week.
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New York
United States
Dun and Bradstreet
Allied advance by sea and air halted by German resistance
Dispatch from Europe reports German forces along the western front with Nazi symbols at the channel as U boats and speedboats move for potential attacks on England. Belgian and French ports are open under German occupation while fortress lines fall and plans for naval and aerial assaults against Britain are laid out, with Ostend, Dunkerque and Dieppe targeted.
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Louis P. Lochner
Western Front
English Channel
Lochner
Associated Press
Berlin
Hitler
Belgium
Channel
England
France
Adolf Hitler
Ong
Baxany
Jad
Mecklenburg
London
Germany
Ostend
Dunkerque
Selais Ahi
Dieppe Ia
British Isles
Fortress Falls
Battice
Vege Une
Renaix
Scheldt Canal
Nour
Britain Faces Invasion Fears Amid Ireland Ties
London reports heavy fighting near Boulogne and German advances in Abbeville as Britain warns of a possible invasion via Ireland. Prime Minister Churchill notes danger while Atlee confirms dialogue with Ireland. Dublin warns against exploiting disunity as police arrest a fascistlinked suspect and MP Archibald Raimay’s arrest sparks unknown outcomes.
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Britain
Tiehmd
Church
House of Commons
Boulogne
Folkestone
England
Abbeville
France
Minns
Ireland
Clement R. Atline
Soed
Atte
B-17 Bombers Relocate to Randolph and Kelly Fields
Fourteen B-17 bombers from Matchfield California led by Col. Ralph Royce arrived at Randolph and Kelly fields on Thursday morning awaiting orders for the Texas Louisiana maneuvers. Eleven B-18 bombers reached Randolph Wednesday afternoon from Hamilton Meld California.
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Matchfield
California
Ralph Royce
Brooksield
Randolph Field
Kelly Field
Hamilton Meld
Churchill Vetoes Separate Peace Pledge
London May 23 Prime Minister Churchill repeated Neville Chamberlain's pledge that Britain would never agree to a separate peace with Germany. In a written reply to a question on renewals, he answered in a single word: no.
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London
Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
Frances
Death Decreed in Assault on Child
A suspect, Earlie New, 53, faces execution in the electric chair for criminal assault on his one year old daughter. Jim Johnson, a co defendant, awaits trial on related charges. New also faced pandering counts and was convicted by a district court jury yesterday. Pope receives Taylor at Vatican City. Myron G. Taylor, Roosevelt's envoy, met the pope today.
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Mineola
Earlie, New
Daugheter
Jim Johnson
New
French Battle to United Armies in Northern France
Paris May 28. French forces clash with German troops in a fierce see-saw battle between Cambrai and Valenciennes as they strive to reunite northern and central armies and sever the German spearhead driving toward the sea. Allied troops, including British and Belgian forces, hold key positions around the Cambrai area while French generals push to halt German advances and maintain Paris as the government’s base.
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Germany
France
Cambrai
Valenciennes
Ariven
D'attigny
Longuyon
Nice
Aiso
Laisne
Rethel
Somme
German advance near Boulogne fuels Britain invasion fears
Berlin dispatch reports authorized German sources hint Boulogne and the nearby channel coast may have fallen or be about to fall as German spearheads press toward Calais and the English Channel. Allied defenses along the Scheldt and Cambrai fronts face heavy pressure while the Luftwaffe and naval units strike Dover Dunkerque ports and nearby transports as UK and Allied positions attempt to hold the corridor to Britain.
War At a Glance From Associated Press London Paris Rome
War at a Glance reports German advances near Abbeville Boulogne and Cambrai with heavy fighting in Boulogne and near the Nied river French forces report advances to Cambrai outskirts while British ports face air and naval pressure German high command claims gains in Flanders and Channel actions Mussolini calls a supreme war council Romanian reserves mobilize amid peak concentrations.
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Irom
London
Abbeville
English Channel
Boulogne
France
Churchill
Duff Cooper
England
Ireland
Berlin
Dover
Dunkerque
Flanders
Rome
Mussolini
Supreme War Council
Count Ciano
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Flandars
Attigny
Longuyon
Nied River
Admiralty
Western Front
Channel
Hitler
Bucharest
Weather Forecast for San Antolio and Vicinity
A sanitized weather summary for San Antolio and surrounding areas predicts Thursday tidiness with light winds and a high near 86, Thursday night around 64, and Friday about 84. Wednesday’s high 88 and morning low 68 with rainfall around 0.94 inches in the region. East Texas and West Texas forecasts show cloudy to partly cloudy conditions, warmer temperatures in the interior on Friday, and coastal moderate southeasterly winds.
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San Antolio
Lriday
East Texas
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