Swiss Claim British Origin For Lake Leman Bombs
Swiss authorities announced that aerial bombs killing four and wounding many near Lake Leman were British in origin. Seven bombs hit Aeneas and six hit Geneva, with civilian and soldier deaths. The planes reportedly flew east to west, raising questions about navigation and mistaken territorial boundaries. A separate June 5 Kreuzlingen blast was French in origin, prompting a Swiss protest to Paris.
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Bern
Federal Government
Switzerland
Lake Leman
Aeneas
Geneva
Italy
Kreuzlingen
Lake Constance
Paris
French Forces Hold Line South of Paris in World War I Context
Report describes French defense along the Marne near Meaux and Chateau-Thierry as strong, with German attempts to cross the Seine near Vernon and Louviers repelled. Italian mobilization on France’s southern frontier and American Expeditionary Force actions at the Marne Are noted, alongside hopes to keep Paris within French maneuver.
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Marne
Meaux
Chateau-Thierry
Paris
War Ministry
Vernon
Seine
Rouen
Louviers
Maxime Weygand
Vinti Mille
Alps
France
Chateau- Thierry
Chateau - Thierry
Joffre
Tours
Truck Chasis and Wheat Lead U S Imports of Hong Kong
The report notes that truck chassis and wheat constitute the main import items from Hong Kong to the United States, reflecting trade patterns and economic ties between the two regions.
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U. S
Hong Kong
Nogales Residents Ordered To Secure New Crossing Cards
Nogales Sonora officials announce new crossing cards required for residents crossing into Mexico. Mexicans will issue medical certificate and two photos in Nogales priority. Americans outside Nogales area unaffected. Long lines formed but no one was turned back as inspectors explained procedures.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mex
Ariz
Mexico
Rosendo Herrera
Herrera
Paris Quiet as Refugees Flood In From Battle North
refugees poured into Paris from northern France as dressmakers fled and city life collapsed. Mothers with children trudged long distances toward trains and safety while nobles and workers faced shortages and darkness.
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Paris
France
McCormick Heads Regular Veterans. New Officers Elected
W. H. McCormick was elected commander of the Regular Veterans association at a meeting last night. Tal mage Williams is senior vice commander, Carl Wingard junior vice commander, M. T. Ryan judge advocate, O. L. Boyer quarter master, Raymond Bates chaplain, and George Kerr sergeant-at-arms. Trustees named were A. Tamayo, Joe D. Hutson and Luther Ash. The group voted to attend Gov. R. T. Jones’s meeting on combating fifth column activities in Arizona and pledged full cooperation.
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W. H. McCormick
Regular Veterans Association
Talmage Williams
Carl Wingard
M. T. Ryan
O. L. Boyer
Raymond Bates
George Kerr
A. Tamayo
Joe D. Hutson
Luther Ash
R. T. Jones
Arizona
jaws of mystery bones found in Chiracahua cave
Coronado forest supervisor Fred Winn reported finding large jawbones in a Chiracahua cave. He suspects they could be Piltdown man Chiracahua man or a wild hog, noting the teeth resemble human jaws though he cannot confirm their origin. He collected them for university analysis.
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Winn
Chiracahua
Forest Service Headquarters
Federal Building
Anthropology Department
University of Arizona
Tax Bill Proposes Major Tax Hikes And Treasury Borrowing
Treasury balance is about 1.2 billion dollars and a congress bill would raise permanent federal income taxes by 322 million, add a five year 10 percent super tax, widen excise and corporate taxes, and authorize four billion in borrowing to exceed the debt limit. It targets higher brackets and incomes from 880 for singles and 2200 for married.
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Treasury
Congress
Morgenthau
Senate
Supervisors Hear Sheriff’s Radio Equipment Request
Pima county board of supervisors met with Sheriff Ed F Echols to review needed radio broadcasting and receiving equipment and costs. No action will be taken until budget hearings later in the week or early next week.
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Ed F. Echols
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Relief, CCC Training Sparks Senate Debate Over War Prep
Senator Connally urges elementary military training for CCC enrollees, seeking a provision in the relief bill. Senator George proposes voluntary training alongside noncombatant options, drawing opposition from Barkley and Byrnes who say War Department needs skilled civilian workers, not combat troops. The relief measure passes with added funds and defense provisions, including a $50 million Red Cross aid boost and WPA defensed project funding.
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Connally
Dtex
CCC
Senate
George
D-Ga
Barkley
Byrnes
D-Sc
War Department
Roosevelt
Drachman Street lots rezoned by city board
All West Drachman street lots between Stone avenue and Oracle road were rezoned to class C business by the city board of adjustment. The decision includes two northeast corner lots at Drachman and Stone. The board also denied M. M. Hayhurst’s request to build a physician’s office in the 1700 block on East Speedway.
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West Drachman Street
Stone Avenue
Oracle Road
City Board of Adjustment
Drachman and
Stone
M. M. Hayhurst
East Speedway
Mayo Chief To Greet Almazan In Sonora Parade
Ignacia De Espinoza also known as La Nadha Pascola arrives with her secretary to greet Gen Juan Andreu Almazan for a planned parade in town. The Mayo leader widow of Gen Luis Espinoza is to lead the procession. An official program with a secret location and public speaking is set for tomorrow despite fears of disruption.
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Sonora
Mex
Ignacia de Espinoza
la Nadha Pascola
Juan Andreu Almazan
Almazan
Turkey Ships Ordered To Ports Amid Clearing Pact
Turkish ships were ordered to proceed to the nearest Turkish port to await orders after a clearing agreement. The fleet, moved from bases at the Marmara Sea, heads toward the Dardanelles. Anti aircraft and coastal batteries near Istanbul suburbs begin firing practice for an unspecified period.
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Sea of Marmara
Damdanelles
Mediterranean
Istambul
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