Crete Sea Power and Its Far Reaching Trade Links
A discussion of ancient Crete’s maritime strength and its role in spreading civilization. It notes island geography fostering harbors, the rise of Crete through trade and naval power, and how myths like King Minos blend with verified relics from English and American expeditions. The piece hints at Greek liberation from Crete through Theseus, concluding with a reference to continuation on Page 3 Col 2.
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Ietfolks
Mediterranean
Iorele
Minos
Crete
Chetst
Greece
Tradicion
Croto
Theseus
France Reassures U S on Fleet and Colonies
Washington reports the French government sent a written assurance that its fleet and colonies would not be surrendered to Germany or any other power. Ambassador Gaaster Haye delivered the note to Secretary of State Cordell Hull, saying it was drafted under Vichy instructions to allay fears about French German collaboration.
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Washington
Tenewer
United States
Germany
Presto
Gaater “Henry]Haye
Gumnor Welles
Vichy
Loss of Bismarck Toll at Sue Hine Bell
London, May 27. The Sue Hine bell at Cloyds, the major insurance center, rang today for the first time in the war as news arrived that the German battleship Bismarck had sunk. The bell, usually sounded for high-importance announcements, was tolled only on major events.
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London
Sue Hine
Cloyds
Bismarck
Bat Using Slayer Will Get 20 Years
New York May 27 in Bronx County court Snetty Kiempe thirteen year old baseball bat wielding slayer interrupted her first degree murder plea today to enter a guilty plea to murder in the second degree Judge James M Barrett set June 10 for sentencing her to a mandatory term of twenty nine years imprisonment
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New York
Snetty “Kiempe
Ullal
Bronx
Muridar
James M. Barrett
Terry
Nazis Push Back Crete Defenders
CAIRO Egypt May 2 German troops launched a new attack west of Canea in Crete expanding their penetration into British lines and forcing defenders to fall back in rear positions. Air bombing supported the offensive as Gurman reinforcements continued to reach the island by air amid heavy fighting.
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Cairo
Egypt
Cauen
Crete
Fay
Middle East
Blaze Destroys Freight Yard At Jersey Pier
A deadly fire at the Greenville yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad along the New York harbor destroyed freight cars loaded with export merchandise. Firefighters, coast guard cutters, and barges battled flames across eight tracks as bystanders extinguished the blaze and rescue efforts continued. One man, William J. Minnock, drowned aboard a burning barge while workers fought the blaze. authorities investigate possible locomotive sparks.
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Jersey City
N. J
UPI
New York
Greenville
Pennsylvania Railroad
H. &. Curran
Bayonne
Langest
New York Harbor
Gremen
Coast Guard
Ste
Ilse
Agity
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Survivors of Lost Ship Marconi Reported by Coast Guard
The U S coast guard cutter General Greene saved 36 survivors of the British steamer Marconi about 270 miles southeast of Greenland. Navy reported about 40 more crew members missing or palled drifting in lifeboats in heavy fog. The Marconi, registered in Liverpool, was torpedoed overnight according to coast guard radio, with the first survivors found at 2470 X. A chief officer and 18 men were rescued at that time, followed four hours later by 19 more. No confirmation of passengers aboard was available.
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Washington
Wary
Coast Guard
General Greene
Greenland
Navy
Une
Lier
Uie Marcani
Anort
Marconi
Liverpool
Roosevelt seeks 1.3 trillion in new appropriations for war planes
Washington May 31 Roosevelt asked Congress for 1 319 000 010 in total appropriations to fund broad military upgrades. The army would receive the largest share with about 24 506 868 800 earmarked for 13 000 warplanes. Early said extensions would push the national policy line, while 12 000 to 14 000 letters arrive daily as the White House prepares a major address on freedom of the seas and defense.
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Washington
National
Capitol Hil
Rayburn
Army
Navy
Barry
I Broadcasting Companies
Roosevelt
V Edict Executive
Early
White House
Camera Worth Fifty Dollars Reported Stolen
Theft reports specify a camera valued at 50 dollars stolen from Manuel O Garrido at Jefferson Hotel. A purse containing seven dollars was reported stolen from Mrs R R Williamson at the Spa Hotel during a dining event.
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Manuel O. Garrido
Jefferson Hotel
Uesday
R. R. Williamson
Spah Hotel
Downinn
Sleeper Prom Robbery Report Stuns Jesse Zuniga
Jesse Zuniga of 416 South Leona Street reports two rings worth 40 dollars and 43 dollars in cash stolen while he slept at a South Plores Street address Monday night. The incident involved a pillow case and Townsend Chile No. 18 enore. A separate note mentions Howard Street plans to discuss sending a delegate to a Townsend convention in Buffalo by July 1-4.
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Jesse Zuniga
South Leona Street
Townsend
Chile
Enore
Turaday
Howard Street
Buffalo
Run-off vote drama as heavy turnout predicted
Observers noted unusually heavy balloting in the preelection hours Tuesday while forecasts placed total votes near 40 000, with early crowds forming before 7 a.m. The run-off follows new law requiring a second ballot when no candidate wins a majority. Candidates include Maverick and Quin for mayor. Lipscomb and Anderson for police commissioner. Davis and Ray Davie for tax commissioner. Absentee ballots tallied 1413 versus 801 in the primary. Police mobilized, and election violations warned of serious prosecution.
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Heave Wie Onnnemore
Leni Anderson
Park
Henry F. Heln
Hia
Paul E. Steffer
Louis W. Lipscomb
BL Anderson
Tor
Ray Davie
Jack Davis
Maverick
Quin
Ray Davis
the and
Lipscomb
Anderson
AEG
LF Gittinger
Pace
W. W. Vaughan Dil
Policn
Avrealy
A. to Keep Its Powder Dry
San Antonio and nearby regions will stay dry while others in the state endure showers Tuesday through Wednesday. U S Meteorologist J H Jardae forecasts moderate southeast winds and mild temperatures with highs near 68 degrees and a low around 70.
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San Antonio
Yicinity
U. S
J. H. Jardae
Africans Take Italian Guns in Ethiopia War Report
South African troops patrolling Gem Sodtiu in Ethiopia captured a complete group of Italian artillery with eight guns. British forces said two Italian divisional commanders and their staffs were captured at Soddit yesterday, along with other captured leaders and troops.
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Navrobi
Nenyo
Gem Sodtiu
Ethiopia
Worces
Soddit
Immediate U S War Entry Sought by Britain
Washington May 27 Britain’s leaders pressed for U S entry into the war at once. They want naval and air support, convoy protection, and sea lanes free of German submarines, raiders, and bombers, to relieve strain on Britain’s fleet even as some officials urge caution pending direct attack on the United States.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Britain
ATC
United States Navy
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Roosevelt
Navy
Knox
Stimson
Three Held Here in Attack Case
Police detained three West side youths over an attack and rape of 17 year old Mrs. Admiral Shorey on South Leona Street near Friday City Road. A patrolman found the suspects and arrested them after witnesses identified the men and the assault occurred while the victim walked with a male companion. One suspect faces additional charges. another held on vagrancy.
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West Side
Admiral Shorey
South
Leona Atveet
Shorey
Male Comanion
Bert
Radio Patrohnan A. M. Sneng
Bismarck Sunk After Bitterness of Atlantic Chase
The German battleship Bismarck was sunk by British navy and air forces after heavy damage from torpedoes and shells. The Hood had been destroyed earlier, and British forces claimed success with carriers, battleships, and cruisers in the Atlantic. Losses included multiple British ships and Italian- or Mediterranean-linked damage, with Crete remaining under threat as reinforcements arrived for Greek defenders.
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London
Germany
Bismancock
AL lLa
Atlantic
Guenther Luellens
Boresttshka
Admiralty
Fleet Air Arn
Arc Royal
Prince of Wales
Winston Churchil
Firat
A. V. Alexander
Glucester
Mediterranean
Crete
Weather Forecast for East Texas May 37 period
Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday. Light to moderate southeast winds. Highs around 88 Tuesday and 88 Wednesday, with Tuesday night near 74. Lows near 60. Winds mainly from the southeast. Temperatures near normal with occasional widely scattered showers, mainly thunder showers, toward the coast and eastern areas.
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Wonstarid
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