U.S.S., HOUSTON 
PRESS NEWS 
18 July 1 
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Za ragosa, Spain: 
FOREIGN NEWS (Coat’d ) 
Franco’s cavalry pursued the remaining Government troops 
leaving the Valley River Mijares. Upon overtaking the enemy, 
Franco’s cavalry dismounted and battled hand to hand, finally 
dispersing the Government units. Other forces of the cavalry 
occupied the village of Nogueruelas which is north of Rubielos. 
DeMora speeded the clean-up of the pocket above Mi j are s . 
Franco’s artillery and aviation units continued to inflict 
heavy losses on the enemy, preparing way for the infantry, 
which reached the mountain pass northwest of Olba. The Army 
Corps forces passed Fuentes Derubileos and advanced within a 
short distance of Cortes Dearenoso. The enemy, in an attempt 
to cover their retreat, concentrated their forces at Pueblo 
Dearenoso, a village south of Mijares. Franco’s military 
headquarters announced a large number of prisoners were 
captured in today’s operations bjr the cavalry and infantry. 
They also announced that five enemy planes were brought down 
and probably another one which was unaccounted for. 
Hendaye, Spain: 
Insurgent Spain observed the second anniversary of the Spanish 
Civil War today by claiming several victories on the front 
south of Teruel. 
Rebel occupation of the towns of Mora de Rubielos and Albentosa 
gave General Franco’s forces control over important highways 
between Teruel and Sagunto. Insurgent headquarters claimed a 
five mile advance on the road leading to Sagunto. Government 
forces reportedly crumpled before the insurgent drive toward 
the coast. Rebuilding squads cleared the road for the insur- 
gent infantry in the rear. 
Bucharest; 
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Queen Marie, suffering from a liver ailment, has been reported 
to have returned to Sinai. Her physicians ordered all engage- 
ments with the Queen to be cancelled for at least a month. An 
official communique said, ’’Queen Marie, suffering from a liver 
disease, had a hemorrhage enroute to Sinai’’. The Queen is now 
at the Telisor Palace, ne^r Sinai* 
New York; 
Dominican Journalist and Lawyer, Hernan Cruz Ayala, speaking on 
the radio from Cuidadtru jillo , said, "Columbus Memorial Light- 
house will be erected at the entrance to Trujillo Harbor; and 
will be completed in 1942 at an estimated cost of $4,000,000.00” 
Puerto Rico; 
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San Juan, Puerto Rico. Today marks the opening of a park which 
marks the place where Columbus landed in 1493. Besides a 
large 'and magnificient monument the Park contains an athletic 
field, grandstand, pavilion, and beach houses for bathers. 
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