Theseus and the Minotaur myth in modern light
A column discusses how myths evolved into history through archaeology, tracing Theseus and the Minotaur to Crete and Athens. It notes King Minos, the tribute of youths, Ariadne's thread aid, and Theseus’s return misled by black sails. Recent digs at Knossos are cited to connect myth with fact and hint at broader implications for Crete’s power.
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Axis Planes Bases Raided by British Over Aegean
May 27 1947 a military communique said British planes raided Italian bases in the Aegean Sea. Axis air and naval units were active against Crete with bombs dropped on Rhodes and Santorini. Italians claimed no losses and reported further raids on a British island in the central Mediterranean.
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A-Day Grave Rites Set For Wile and War Hero Weigglesworth
Funeral services were arranged for Cyril Wile at Charles Hanagan chapel with Randolph Kelly and Brooksfields officers in charge. Weigglesworth, a Hull native and long-time San Antonio resident, served in WWI rising to captain, shot down 18 German planes and two balloons, and once faced Baron von Richtofen’s Flying Circus. Survivors include widow Mrs. Murgles Wrigglesworth and children Mrs. C. C. Hargrove, Mrs. Kendal Hewett, and Harry Wrigglesworth. Interment at Mission Burial Park. Also notes Roosevelt's July 1 draft registration for men reaching eligibility since last Oct 16, describing a national lottery and serial-number system to determine order of call.
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Indianapolis Flying Club
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Galveston
Mission Burini Park
War 25 Years Ago Today May 27 1916 Chronicle
Surviving Murayla crew recounts German submarine attack with no warning and German efforts for peace hints. German forces press in Flanders as Allied armies face heavy losses. U S signals willingness to join a League of Nations to safeguard seas and small nations.
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London admits gravity of Flanders attacks
A London report states the situation in Flanders is growing more serious as German bomber raids intensify. The British defense faces increased bombardment with heavy enemy air activity noted amid ongoing operations.
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Flanders
Battle for Bismarck Heats as British Pursuit Intensifies
War Roundup reports a three day hunt for the 36,000 ton German battleship Bismarck after a flaming sea engagement. A British seaplane torpedo strike foiled an escape attempt while Berlin claims overwhelming forces attacked the ship. Reinforcements and tanks via air ferries are mentioned as the fight broadens, with Roosevelt studying latest war developments for a fireside chat Tuesday night.
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Weather summary and forecasts across many U S locations
A dense weather table lists temperatures, precipitation, and conditions for cities from New York to Seattle, with highs and lows, humidity, moon phase, tides, and cloud cover. It includes regional notes on precipitation totals, monthly rainfall, and notable atmospheric details for each station.
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New Orleans
New York
Pueblo
Cole
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Grouchy
Roswell
St. Louie
Saxe” Ag
Diexo
Calif
Seattle
Waa
Sheridan
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Shreveport
Spokane
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Tampa
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Tonopah
Tresday
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Wiliston
Wilmington
Aransas Pada
Calgary
Canada
Shimoky
Neaday
Edmonton
Kamlesps
Prince Albert
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Boston
Mase
Cheyenne
Bincago
Bel Rio
Denver
Detroit
Mich
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Ken
Duluth
Ming
Amin
el Paso
Tex
Eyanaville
Fort Smith
Ark
Eork Worth
Galventon
Goodland
Kan
Note to Indicate Army Surrender in Vichy France
France under Vichy plans a note vindicating the Belgian army capitulation by King Leopold. Earlier, Leopold ordered 300,000 troops to cease fire and surrender to Germany on May 28, 1640, drawing immediate French and radio criticism as treason. Also, Mrs. Anasteea Escamijin Vdate Leo, 103, was found dead in Laredo, where she had lived five years.
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Fourteen freighters sunk near west of Africa by German submarines
Berlin reports fourteen freighters totalling about 77,600 tons sunk in waters west of Africa in recent days. UK losses not disclosed whether in a single convoy or multiple operations. June tanker losses near Orkney Islands and North Atlantic, plus Luftwaffe damage to Crete transport, with limited Allied air activity over England and few casualities.
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Africa
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Crete
England
Angiles
British Losses Near Salum Reported in German Dispatch
Berlin reports German forces conducted a surprise attack with armored units near the Epyn Unn frontier post of Salum and inflicted heavy losses on a British reconnaissance party. Simultaneously a German column reportedly moved about 20 miles into British-held territory in Egypt seeking more information.
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College Exercises Set at San Antonio Junior College
San Antonio Junior College will hold its commencement exercises on May 30. Dr Gordon G Singleton president of Mary Hardin Baylor College Belton will deliver the address.
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