Dear Mr Hearst and the War News Letters
A collage of letters to William Randolph Hearst from readers and officials. Archbishop John J Cantwell thanks Hearst for a poem and discusses faith amid war questions. Others praise and critique editorials about World War I and American policy. letters from attorney Conroy and Richard Gordon reflect patriotic views and domestic debates.
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Archdiocess of
Los Angeles
West Olympic Bivd
Too Angeles
Calif
Taly
Wal
William Randolpit Hearst
Los Angeles Examiner
Mr. Hearst
Thanya
Condo
Conroy
Srossivens
New York
William Randolph Hearst
New York Journal-American
Hearst
Journal-American. 1
Naval Militia
N.Y
Naval Order of Thes
Comdr
N. Y
Silk Mills of Mation to Close
The Datson silk and hosiery mills near Washington plan to close doors tonight under a government order to cease production at midnight, impacting 175000 workers. The stop order aims to conserve silk for defense needs, spurring potential unemployment and a push for a federal reorganization plan with liberal funding.
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Washington
Datson
Pacific
Army
Navy
States
Penn
Sylvanis
New Jersey
New York
Britain Sends Film to FDR and Stalin
London reports that the film Target for Tonight, a methodical portrayal of a bomber's flight over Germany, has been sent to President Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin for review.
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Britain
Fdr
Stalin
London
Cowles
TA. T
Germany
Roosevelt
Joseph Stalft
No Cold Among The Silver San Antonio Weather
Weather bulletin reports no silver lining for San Antonio with party cloudy skies Saturday. The forecast calls for a high near 98 degrees, light to moderate southerly winds, and a cooler Pride day by one degree cooler than yesterday.
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San Antonio
United States Weather Bureau
Pridey
Airlines Revenue Up 29.5 Per Cent
Chicago report notes revenue passenger miles flown by domestic airlines rose 29.5 percent in the first half of 1940 compared with the prior year. The Air Transport Association announced figures showing mileage totaling 585,000,000 for the West and 453,077,195 for the East.
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Chicago
Air Transport Associaton of America
Two Jap Ships Unload Raw Silk
San Francisco reports two Japanese merchant ships unloading raw silk for America’s defense under economic restriction rules. The Tatuta Maru and Helan Maru discharge silk and other cargoes at San Francisco and Seattle, with bond goods to be forwarded while government actions proceed. A Japanese tanker, Nissyo Maru, delivers oil at San Pedro as detection of embargo effects continues.
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San Francisco
Siik
America
Seattle
Stole
Macu
Los Angeles
San Pedro
State Department
Hanalulu
Honolulu
Cotton Futures Jump on Opening Trading Frenzy
New Orleans reports an avalanche of buying orders drove cotton futures up 2.70 to 4.40 a bale at the open. Trade and speculative interests flooded the market while shorts covered as prices surged. Gains were attributed to new price control proposals in Congress limiting ceilings for farm commodities. Futures for December rose to 16.78 cents per pound and near months showed notable gains, signaling a broad market rally.
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New Orleans
Dads
House
Senaté
Traffic Jam Delays Fire Rescue At Tank Car Fire
A crowded East Yard traffic jam hampered fire and police response to a tank car blaze at Southern Pacific yards. J D Nelms died from burns. two other injured men were treated at Santa Rosa Hospital. Damage estimated at 60 000 dollars for boxcars and tank car. Fire Chief Hart cited a spark from a tank cap as the ignition. Fort Sam Houston troops and police deployed to control bystanders and blockades.
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P. GL. Anderson
Southern Pacific Railroad
J. D. Nelms
Palo ‘Blanca
Nelms
Santa Rosa Hospital
C. J. Sadler
Sadler
Stract
E. W. Matson
North
Hackberry Street
Anderson
A. Hart
Hart
Aubrey Hopkins
Fort Sam Houston
Bolts Hart
Hopkins
Hoe
Tt Wad
Poller
Sheer Street
Fravntels Avenue
Lee
Sherman Street
Britain Declares Finland an Enemy Nation
Britain declares Finland an enemy occupied territory after severing diplomatic relations. All goods destined for Finland are liable to seizure and all commercial and financial transactions are cut off. Communications with Finland interrupted as Eden learns of the break. Britain says no war exists but links Finland to the Axis.
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London
Beltalir
Finland
Anthony Eden
Britain
Sll
Axis
Seven Army Units Moving to Texas Ordered by War Department
The War Department orders seven army units transferred at once. From Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Headquarters 3rd Ordnance Battalion to Camp Hood Texas Fort Robinson Nebraska Troop 8 252nd Quartermaster Squadron to Fort Bliss Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma, with approximate strengths listed. Also notes a separate assault incident where Adolph Jullant and Lois Jullant were treated for injuries in the 1100 block of Nogalites Street.
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Texas
Washington
War Department
Aberdeen ‘Proving Ground
3Rd Ordnance Battalion
Camp Dowle
Fort Robinson
252Nd Quartermaster Squadron Fyemount
Fort Bills
Nogalites Street
Adolph Jullant
Lois
Sears Street
Robert GB
Green Hospital
Mexico Ousting Of Nazis Urged
Mexican political leaders and newspapers urged the removal of the German minister Rudi von Callenberg after a critical note. Alfonso Fiores and others called for declaring him persona non grata and closing German consulates, arguing the note imperils U S relations and Mexican sovereignty.
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Mexico
CIFY
Mealca
Rejecton
Washington
Pinelot pro-Axis
Senraten
Alfonso Fiores
Se Xennté
Rela- Hong
Rudi von Callenberg
Unites Duates
Joint Return On TAK Fought TAK Fought
Opponents of joint tax returns pressed their case as Congress debated the revenue measure. The Ways and Means Committee forecast more than 156 votes against reinserting joint returns while amendments from committee members were expected to pass quickly. The bill is seen as the biggest tax hit in the nation’s history with the house forecast to adjourn after three days of general debate.
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Washington
UPI
Mst
Ways and Means
DAL
Norris Will Tour England and Scotland
Baptist minister J Frank Norris said Lord Halifax has agreed to aid his evangelistic tour to England and Scotland. Norris expects to leave for Europe by late August and to be abroad through most of September, with Halifax to provide letters of introduction and credentials.
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Washington
J. Prank Norris
Fort. Worth
Netroit
Lord Halifax
Engin
Scotland
Norris
Halifax
Ife
Philippine quake reported near the Philippine Islands
New York physicist Father Joseph Lynth of Fordham University seismology reported a small but severe earthquake today likely near the Philippine Islands. The first shock rang at around 9 a.m. ET and a later tremor followed within the same region, with the disturbance felt up to about 400 miles from New York.
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New York
a'—Pather
Joseph Lynth
Pordham University
Philippine Islands
At & A.m
India Added to Jap Frozen List
Tokyo reports India is added to the list of countries whose assets in Japan are frozen by the government. The measure follows similar actions previously taken against the United States Britain and Canada.
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Tokyo
Tndia
Japan
Lit
Pye
United States
Britain
Canada
Pacific tension and Japan threaten crisis in Asia
The report summarizes Japan defying U.S. and British embargo pressure after Roosevelts fuel ban. It notes Japanese officials warning that even a spark could trigger an explosion and details planned aggression near Thailand, with plans to widen influence into Indochina and Singapore area. It cites Tokyo and Shanghai sources on Japan seeking bases and self sufficiency.
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Associated Press
Japan
Roosevelt
Selva Sakoni
Shanghai
Thailand
Bangkok
Cambodia
Yokyo Hind
London
Thaisand
Singapore
Newsyrpens
Tokyo
Japan Times and Advertiser
Japanese Foreign Office
United States
Orlent
Japs Face Showdown on U S Embargoes
Japan faces a pivotal moment as the United States imposes an embargo on aviation fuel and tightens other air export controls. With Britain and the Dutch East Indies also restricting oil and military materials, Japan must rely on dwindling reserves. The U S also freezes all silk stocks, signaling broader import restrictions to curb Japan's war industry.
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99Th
Red Army
U.S
Japan
United States
Philippines
humTon
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Dutch East Indies
Weather forecast for Bat Antonio and vicinity period
Unclear text forecasts Saturday and Sunday with southerly winds. Temperatures reading incoherent but mention of highs near 97 and lows mid 70s. Regions include East Texas and West Texas with fair conditions and partial cloud cover. Panhandle and southwest portions shown with temperature notes.
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Bat Antonio
East Texas
Comat
West Texas
Panhandle
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