Roosevelt urges swift transfer of immigration duties to justice dept
President Roosevelt calls for moving immigration and naturalization from Labor to the Justice Department citing wartime needs. Critics voice urgency, with House and Senate leaders pushing immediate action. The piece notes fears of Soviet, Nazi subversions and warns of fifth column activity weakening U.S. institutions. hazırlan
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Norther Front to Be Broken by Weekend Winds
Moderate westerly winds are forecast to break the northern front as a wedge into spring. San Antonio recorded 66 degrees at the weather station with 62 downtown. Forecast calls for a high near 86 on Saturday and 64 by Sunday, as Gulf and West Texas moisture bring showers.
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U S Yacht Seized in Mexican Waters
Mexican naval authorities detained the U S fishing yacht Neptuna owned by Texas man George Foote and under the watch of Leon Davis after it was claimed to have fished within Mexican territorial waters. Foote said he departed from Punta Isabel, Texas, for a fishing trip and did not intend to fish in Mexican waters.
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Severe Losses by Nazis Reported and Confirmed
New York May 25 A London short wave broadcast cited by Paris reports at least half a million German soldiers lost in the last ten days. The German forces from Frankfurt on the Oder facing various assaults were repulsed with heavy losses, according to authoritative English circles.
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Golden Gate Fair Opens in Splendor
The Golden Gate International Exposition opens with a vivid, colorful display as thousands of first day visitors tour the fair. Promoters express optimism that the fair will boost the West and itself into a brighter future in 1939.
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Dan Shanuisuu
Spy Suspect Is Freed at Atlanta
An elderly man with a heavy German accent was released in Atlanta after police held him for investigation. Officers found in his boardinghouse room maps of highways and railroads sketches of downtown buildings natural gas line outlines and an outline of the Savannah harbor.
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Mount Ema erupts lava fountain reported
London dispatch says Mount Ema central crater erupted today sending a 20 foot lava fountain and flames across the landscape for about half an hour. A sonic boom or explosion was heard up to 30 miles away as observers noted activity near Culunia.
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Activity 18 Furious in Flanders Front
Paris May 25 The French fought to narrow the 20 mile Somme breach as German units pressed toward the English Channel. In St Omer Abbeville Boulogne and Cassis areas British French Belgian forces shelled and held German advances while air forces bombarded rear lines and communications. The front remained fluid with localized combats and a reported canal encirclement of allied forces in Belgium and northern France.
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Peruvian quake toll rises as rescue dogs hunt survivors
In Lima and Callao rescue workers sift rubble after a strong earthquake that killed 249 and wounded thousands. Crippled communications hampered effort while a vast cleanup uncovered destroyed homes, shelters and landmarks. In Callao seaside areas and nearby Chorrillos suffered widespread damage with hundreds left homeless. No Americans reported among the casualties.
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Liquid oxygen explosive tested before Congress and military experts
Aberdeen May 25 A liquid oxygen carbon explosive named Ginite faced a critical test before a joint congressional committee and army navy experts. Inventor Lester Barrow planned to detonate a 1000 pound charge in a field with goats at the war department proving grounds. He warned spectators could be injured and admitted uncertainty about its destructiveness. Earlier tests showed large blasts but seepage and evaporation reduced power.
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Inhalator Squad Fails to Save Man
Vicente dosquez aged 62 of 206 Nebraska street died early Friday from undetermined causes after 40 minutes of inhalator squad efforts by the fire department. Benjamin Jacquez, a son living with the next of kin, cried for aid after hearing his parent gasp for breath at 1:55 a m Friday. He could not explain the sudden death.
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French Warned of False Orders Amid German Propaganda
Paris on May 4 Prime Minister Brynard warned the French people to beware of false orders spread by German agents via telephone and hand bills bearing signatures of French officials including his own. He cautioned citizens about a propaganda effort designed to divide France and Britain.
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Rev Altone Josef to Hold Services
The Rev Altone Josef, missionary at large of the Texas Bible Synod, will conduct services at the First Spirible Christian chapel located at 503 Tron ton Avenue, with events spanning Sunday through Friday.
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British Censors Ban Fight News War Report From London
British military sources warn the Allied effort in France is in grave danger while a coordinated push remains possible. Churchill urges labor unity as Britain imposes a news ban and expands wartime powers. Air raids injure civilians. RAF and fleet air arm attack German forces, with losses on both sides. Police sweep for fifth columnists as paratrooper threats loom.
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Vimy Ridge Is Seized in German Offensive
Berlin reports a vast German counterstrike across Flanders trapping the Belgian army the BEF and parts of France. Ghent Courtrai Boulogne Calais fall claimed as Vimy Ridge captured and allied attempts to relieve the ring repelled. Prisoners and booty described, Narvik raids noted with heavy naval losses and air activity.
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War as a Glance by the Rockprinted Press
Allied armies report German encirclements in Boulogne Ghent and Courtrai with many Allied prisoners and captured booty. Churchill warns of darkening war as eight civilians are wounded in raids. Paris notes a shrinking breach north of the Somme and danger to trap the retreating Germans. Italy’s entry is anticipated while U.S. signals a defense council and anti fifth column moves. President Roosevelt sails to Ireland to bring home 1100 Americans from Europe.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Fall weekend forecast with light to moderate westerly winds becoming variable Sunday. Airport temperatures: Saturday high near 68, Saturday night low around 64, Sunday high about 86. City highs Friday near 82, Saturday morning 62. East Texas cooler north, warmer lower coast Saturday night. Sunday fall. Southwest winds at canal shift to northerly Sunday. West Texas cooler in north, warmer south, with scattered afternoon thundershowers in the south Sunday.
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