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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
6
The Swiss high command said two or three German planes were believed shot down by Swiss fighters in an air battle over the Jura. One Swiss plane was shot down and its pilot killed as bombers possibly strayed from Rhone Valley attacks into Swiss air space. Swiss fighters responded with anti aircraft fire.
June 4 report says German air force uses a reinforced concrete bomb with a concrete core inside a steel shell. The design adds weight to drive the projectile deeper and create large holes in targets on the northern front against French airports.
Reported present and past rainfall measures show zero precipitation in the last 24 hours and for June to date. Year to date total is 15.23 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 27 years from 1913 to 1939 lists values for each month and an annual total of 35.53 inches, courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Radio listeners report propaganda from belligerent capitals amid varied European stations. The piece notes need for filtering to separate fact from bias and cites specific programs and times on WEAF NBC CBS and others. It also mentions Bergen and McCarthy taking vacation and lists upcoming broadcasts. The Toledo Museum of Art acquires Bellini painting.
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