Russo Japanese treaty shifts ties amid world war upheaval
The Moscow Pravda hails a far reaching accord between Russia and Japan as a step to neighborly cooperation, while Chinese and American reactions vary. Washington says the pact changes little, but observers note Russia's axis rapprochement signals continued territorial absorption and realignment amid war tensions.
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Berlin
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London Suffered Heaviest Blitz Raid Yet
London endured its heaviest raid with hundreds of Navi planes dropping uncounted tons of high explosives and fire bombs. Hospitals were heavily damaged, a theater wrecked, and many buildings collapsed under debris. Officials reported numerous casualties as rescue workers labored through the night and into the morning.
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Gremien
Atnek
Adolf Hiller
R. A. Ks
Berlin
Presy Association
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aAljeo
Londan
Wall
Weather shifts to warm midweek after cool spell
The forecast calls for a brief rise in temperatures after a cool, damp week. The Weatherman J Henry Sarboe notes that Thursday should reach about 85 degrees with fair to partly cloudy skies and moderate south winds. Friday should start near 58 and drop to around 46 by afternoon.
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Five Dead After Auto HIts Truck Near Newcastle
Five young persons were killed in an automobile truck collision on State Highway 83 near Newcastle. Victims identified as Marjorie Allen 19 Mery Brown 24 Robert Johnson 2 Irene Troth 23 from Hagestown and Vitur Willems 28 from Tipton. The car struck the rear of a truck ascending a grade. The truck driver J Reure of Springfield Missouri was not injured.
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Ind
Here
Marjorie Allen
Mery Brown
Robert Johnson
Irene ‘Troth
Hagerstown
Vitur Willems
Tipton
J. Reure
Springfield
France May Halt War Trial Plans Amid Banished Officials
Vichy dispatch reports France plans to cancel war responsibility trials for four ex top officials. The group includes former premiers Budouard and Daindler, ex Generalissimo Maurice Gamelin, and former Interior Minister Georges Mandel.
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Vichy
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Pavia
2/Oeuvre
Budouard Daindler
Paul Reynaud
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Georges Mandel
Inter American debate on seizure of ships
Buenos Aires April 19 reports say Uruguay has submitted a proposal to the Inter American Financial and Economic committee in Washington. The plan asks American countries to jointly decide on the legality of belligerent ship seizures amid ongoing tensions with warships.
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Tabaywins
Uruguay
Inter-American Financial and Economic Committee
Washington
Turks and Nazis Near Trade Pact Reported
Turkish newspapers say Germany and Turkey near a new trade agreement for Turkish tabacs. Ankara reports Italy and Turkey renewed but expired commerce and saviation treaty in January.
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Turkey
Germany
Ankara
Italy
Explosions Heard From Nazi France Over English Channel
Pim heavy explosions on the German occupied coast of England were heard across the strait near Folkestone and Dover today. The report states the RAF renewed its assault as mist limited visibility.
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England
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Tuvors Pay to British Relief in Gorporation Court Ruling
In Gorporation Court yesterday Apeh L7 faced a traffic case. The judge refused jury trial and ordered £3 to be turned over to the British War Relief sanitation fund.
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Dallas
Gor
Poration
Schenck Guilty On Tax Charges
New York April 17 71 multi millionai re Joseph M Schenck found guilty by a federal court jury on five of twelve counts charging tax evasion for 1936 1937 and related years. Co defendant Joseph Moskowitz acquitted on most counts while Schenk’s company Twenty Century Fox Corp faced implied taxes and a sentencing set for April 24. The verdict leaves Schenck liable for over 253 607 62 in total back taxes with fines and possible imprisonment up to ten years.
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Joseph M. Schunck
Joseph Moskamus
Schovack
Astern
Schenck
Twentieth Century-Foxtyr Corporation
Emerson Hempstead
Moskowitz
Attorney General rules county must issue hospital bonds
Attorney General Gerald Mann ruled that Jackson County commissioners must issue bonds for a $285,000 hospital project. The ruling followed a request by District Attorney John R. Shook, noting funds were unavailable, despite a November general election approving the bond issuance. The decision asserts the commissioners have no discretion to reject bonds after a lawful election.
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Bexne County
John R. Shook
Commissioners’ Court
Matin
Texas
Roosevelt Approves Huge New Tax Hike Plan
Secretary Morgenthau announced that Roosevelt approved a program to raise about 3.5 billion dollars in taxes next year. Democrats and Republicans endorsed the plan after conferring with leaders. The treasury plans to tap all possible means, including a general sales tax and other heavy revenue ideas, to fund expenditures estimated near 19 billion for the coming fiscal year.
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Bull Fighters Denied Stadium by Hen Antonio Board
The Hen Antonio stadium committee denied use of Alamo Stadium for Sunday bull fighting citing improper advertising and the misrepresentation of the event as bloodless. The show, featuring Sidney Pracklin, was organized by the Riks club but halted by school officials citing safety and propriety concerns.
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Bitder Lip Wusplees
Riks Club
Cloid Kellam
Acho
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Stutsman
Slav Officials Die in Air Crash in Romania
A Bucharest dispatch reported Yugoslav officials were among victims of a plane crash in Romania on April 4. The officials were said to be carrying important documents and were associated with the Virmosliv government and foreign country relations.
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Switzerland
Stefart
Stevan
Virmosliv
Toyaesurt
Rumania
Bucharest
Nazi speedboats sink four British merchant ships
German sources report speedboats sank four British merchantmen totaling 13,000 tons off the southeast coast of England. A second report says two German planes sank a 2,000-ton Italian merchant vessel about 20 miles northeast of the Thames estuary.
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U-Upp
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Gata Corman
England
Thames Estuary
Appeasement Advice Sparks Italian War Editorial
An Italian parliamentary journalist urged the United States to appease the wars to avert England's looming defeat. The piece warned that persisting in aggressive policy could backfire on the country and damage wider efforts before the global crisis deepens.
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Rome
Virginio Gayda
United States
England
Jap Members on Council Increase
Report from Shanghat on April 17 states the municipal council reorganization almost unanimously approved to increase British membership and add several Japanese representations. The new council includes three British, three Americans, three Japanese, four Chinese, one German, one Dutch, and one Swiss.
Miss Elata Neal Praised For Leadership In San Antonio Schools
A report notes Miss Elata Neal, assistant superintendent of elementary schools in San Antonio, receiving praise for advancing the city’s school system. The feature highlights her guidance during Fiesta week and her influence on local education initiatives.
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Alamo
British Capture Axis Officers Reported in North Africa
The British Middle Headquarters reported a foray near our front with Axis officers captured or killed. Greece is described as resisting, while Tobruk and Benghazi are defended and Allied operations in the region are noted.
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Egyal
Ayrittel
Greece
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Tobruk
Lidy'n
Guard Applicants to Be Interviewed
Recruits for the home guard will be interviewed in the near future. City officials, led by Cit. J. A Harris, announce the screening of applicants and the ongoing drill sessions conducted by Lieut. Sack and Om. Howard T. Canees. Regular Tuesday drills continue at the Avsitorliom paw under command.
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Earthquake Toll in Mexico Put At Nine Dead
Government reports and dispatches from the stricken area indicate a final casualty toll from Tuesday's quake nearing nine dead and about 1 300 injured with 50 000 lameless. Conflicting figures from Tuxpan Jalisco reflect official discrepancies as interior ministry reports four dead and forty injured while military commanders report higher casualties.
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Tuxpin
Jalisco
Ministry of the Interior
Governent Information Offices
Tuxpan
Image Loan
Wayer
Nazi Ambassador to Leave Turkey for Berlin by Train
Ankara April reports German Ambassador Frang von Papetlas prepared to depart for Berlin to report. Embassy spokesman said he planned to travel by train to Istanbul and then to the German capital. Rumors of a non aggression pact with Turkey have been officially denied.
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Turkey
Frang von Papeltas
Berlly
Instanbus
Germany
Parkoy
Fire Pledges War If Parts Are Taken
Boston dispatch reports a dire warning from Gen Prac Aiken and the Irish defense minister about war if parts are taken by England or Germany. The message underscores Ireland's resolve to resist external seizure and continues wartime tensions in the region.
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Eutter
England
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Trey
Eire
Prac ‘Aiken
Elie
Two Men Drown Near Lake Brownwood Found Dead
In Brownwood authorities reported two workers from Gump Pulse were found dead in Lake Brownwood during April. The missing men YW Moy Bawney and Rayina Movex were identified by local officials as laborers aboard the site. Further search and investigation followed the discovery.
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Crucial Battle On At Grecian Front
Allied and Greek forces clash with Germany in the Grecian theater near Lieconlor and Roteway lowlands. Reports say defense lines hold though informants warn of seriousness. authorities urge calm as the battle potentially decides the outcome.
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Drnes
Weather Forecast San Antonio and East Texas
San Antonio sees partly cloudy skies Thursday night with a southerly breeze. Friday expect scattered showers in the east and west portions, with partly cloudy conditions in the northwest. temperatures range from mid 60s to mid 80s across the period.
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