Roosevelt rails at antiwar critics as unamerican forces
The piece argues Americans underestimate war stakes abroad and denounce warning voices as pro German or anti-American. It cites Henry Ford Colonel Lindbergh and General Wood, defending patriotism of native and naturalized citizens who favor peace and focus on America first.
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Henry Ford
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Russia
Germany
England
Englert
Denowice
Wood
Amer Fca
Axsasaina
Night Raid Ravages Plymouth After Severe Luftwaffe Attack
Plymouth endured a major Luftwaffe raid for the second night in a row with fires, extensive damage, and casualties. Amid a thunderous barrage, bombers struck homes, businesses, churches, and hospitals as emergency crews freed trapped residents and feeding stations opened for the homeless.
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Ceasral
Greek Chief Sees Bright Day After Invasion
ATHENS Greece Apr 29 Premley Emmanuel Tsouderos addressed the nation calling Italy a cowardly ally of Germany and urged Greeks to stand united. He promised that a brilliant national day will break as government members prepared to follow King George to Crete.
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Greece
George
Crete
Premley Emmanuel ‘Tsouderos
Italy
Germany
Minesweepers to Protect Aussies
Sydney dispatch reports Australia expands its fleet as new minesweepers launch. Navy Minister Hughes notes the ships are built entirely from Australian materials by Australian workers, showcasing wartime shipbuilding prowess and national self sufficiency.
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Defense Work Is Boon to Airlines
National defense industries boost air travel as contractors rush manpower. A San Francisco firm, short of steel workers for Panama Canal Zone magazine construction, sent seven more Iron workers by plane via Mexico City to speed the job.
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National Defense
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Ateel
Mexico City
Greek Prince Said British Captive
Berlin dispatch from April 2 3 reported by DNB says Crown Prince of Greece, mother of King George II, told German news agency that a British captive is held on Crete for some days and will be released soon.
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Bee
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Tanks Vie At Thermopylae
London reports from Reuters that British forces regroup at Thermopylae as German onslaught intensifies. Greek and British air defenses clash with dive bombers, while coast and ports including Piraeus Megara Eleusis and Attika face bombardment and shelling. Athens experiences multiple alarms and sporadic explosions as frontline lines shift to a new mountain position.
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Megara
Eleusis
Attika
Athens
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Crete
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British Describe Landing at Bardia Raid Details
London reports British forces landed a raiding party at Bardia Libya near the Egyptian border on April 20. The mission aimed to destroy an important bridge, wreck a coastal defense dump of stores, and disable four coast defense guns. The bridge was blown, the dump was set ablaze, and four guns were put out of action.
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Tobruk
Tralans
Britain Receives 20 Torpedo Boats in Lend Lease Deal
Secretary Knox stated about 20 fast naval motor torpedo boats were ready for delivery to Britain under the lend-lease program. The boats can exceed speeds of over a mile per minute and may sail on their own power. Additional mosquito craft, notably the type 70 fuel tong, are under construction. Knox also said talks with Canada about building warships in Canada, likely new British corvette escorts, are in progress.
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Canada
Cavan
Three-inch Rain Sweeps N. Texas
The storm dumped up to three inches of rain across North Texas from Dallas to Abilene area, with Sherman receiving the heaviest at 3 inches. Widespread rainfall caused little damage but rivers rose. farmers were told to move livestock to higher ground as excessive rain affected planting.
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Greece Breaks Ties With Bulgaria Over Thrace Occupation
Greece formally cut diplomatic relations with Bulgaria after the Bulgarian occupation of Thrace. A note to Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivan Popoff announced the move, dated April 23, with 14 percent of the text seemingly garbled.
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Greece
Thrace
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Dublin Defenses Fire on Plane Incident Reported
An unidentified plane flew over Dublin, Ireland, prompting ground defenses to fire warnings. The event occurred near Dublin city and involves government defense information being released later.
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Durgi
Ireland
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Brest Base Hit By RAF Bombs
British raids hit the naval base at Brest last night and damaged the 36 Cotton Naz battleships Gnets enay and Scharnhorst reports the ministry. Bombs fell in the target area with two waves of aircraft from bomber and naval commands. Daylight action yesterday damaged a Norwegian coast supply ship and minesweeper. one air crew loss was acknowledged.
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Greek Army Surrenders in Epirus and Western Macedonia
Rome reports the Greek Fourth Western Army trapped by Italian and German pincers in Epirus and western Macedonia capitulated at 9 04 p m yesterday. Unconditional surrender confirmed by Stefanini with Greek forces to be treated as free in northwestern Greece. 150,000 troops reportedly encircled as Italian offensive aims to block British flank in the peninsula.
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Macedonia
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Greece
Drivers license measure signed in Texas
Governor W Lee O Daniel today signed a drivers license bill that imposes a 60 cent biennial fee for the privilege of driving an automobile in Texas. The bill, written by Representative Clinton Kersey of Bridgeport, aims to fund an extra 110 highway patrolmen with the revenue to be collected from license fees.
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W. Lee O'Daniel Loday
Texas
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Clinton Kersey
Bridgeport
Do Daniel to Boost Defense Bond Sale in Texas
Secretary Morgenthau announced six governors will chair state organizations to conduct defense savings bond sales beginning May 1. The plan includes W Lee O'Daniel of Texas and assigns Frank Scofield as internal revenue collector and state administrator for Texas.
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W Lee Odaniel
Texas
Frank Scofield
Internal Revenue Collector
Appointment of Fitzsimon as archdiocese chancellor
TAWRENCE J FITZSIMON OF Sexuth appointed chancellor of the Cashellc Archdionrse of San Antonio by Archbishop Robert E Lucey. ERNEST PITT Montreal broker placed a wreath on the matket in the Canada house at Ta Villlin as a gesture of United States Canadian friendship.
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Weather of Doleful Value in San Antonio
San Antonio news reports wet and dreary conditions with continued cloudiness and showers into Wednesday night and Thursday. Wind will be moderate, with temperatures Wednesday and Thursday between 60 and 78 degrees.
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J. 2. Farboe
Jarboe
Ballot Display Changes In City Election Announced
City election ballots will be listed in vertical rows rather than horizontal, a decision announced Wednesday by City Clerk Ed Fries after a conference with County Clerk Albert Trewalter and a representative of the Automobile Voting Machine company. The change is believed to ease voting.
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3000 Ton Steamer Sunk Says Rome
Rome says a Fascist air attack sank an 8000 ton steamer in an eastern Mediterranean convoy on Monday. The communique reports other actions sinking a 2000 ton steamer and two large sailing vessels near Corfu, with damage to a submarine and other shipping.
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British Step to Boats Near Athens as German Advance Grows
Rome April 23 report states British troops began embarking at Athens and other breakpoints as German forces closed within eight miles of the Greek capital. The Greek front correspondent of Giornale D'Italia notes the movement suggests a retreat or evacuation amid advancing German lines.
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Left Flank of Allied Line Crumbles in Greece Crisis
ATHENS April 23 AP King George I flees Athens with government to continue fight from Crete after Epirus army capitulates to German Italian forces. Axis forces crush British rearguard near Thermopylae as 250,000 Greeks reportedly surrender in Epirus and Macedonia. Germans claim northern Greece control while Panzer units pursue retreating British toward Athens.
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Were Was You Adolf Were Was You Adolf
The Rome newspaper Gianani D Italia commends Italian soldiers for gallantry and courage, citing their conduct as a lesson to America amid Greek defeat. The report highlights admiration for Italian soldiers and frames the events as a moral example for U S readers.
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Gianani D'Italia
1000 American Planes in RAF
London reports British minister of Aircraft production Tord Beaverbrook told Parliament nearly 1000 assembled American and Canadian aircraft handed to the RAF. He said only one aircraft was lost ferrying from America, and noted surge in parts and engines. He cited dispersed production, five new engine types, and reserves equaling operational strength.
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Anmerica
Atrcratt Milater
Beaverbrook Sai
Germans Admit Von Papen Home
Berlin reports allege Franz von Papen the German ambassador to Turkey is back in Germany and officials will not confirm the status of Turkish German relations. A London dispatch said Rudolf Hess undertook a special mission in Spain, which was denied.
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Franz von Papen
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London
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Hitler
Spain
British Merchant Cruiser Torpedoed
London reports the torpedoing of the British merchant cruiser HMS Falpucana, with the Admiralty confirming the attack and stating the vessel was targeted in tonight’s maritime action.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather bulletin notes showers Wednesday night and Thursday with moderate easterly winds. Temperatures: Wednesday high near 72, Thursday high near 76, Wednesday morning low around 60. East Texas rain showers Wednesday, southeast coastal winds. West Texas steady rain Wednesday night and Thursday, partly cloudy in extreme southwest, warmer in the Panhandle. Southeast winds expected along the coast.
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