Propaganda and disloyalty rhetoric in wartime era press
In a polemical reminiscence the author criticizes government investigations as unrewarding and argues that communist influence remains entrenched in youth and politics. The piece cites Harry Bridges and Henry Dies, accuses federal figures of complicity, and references the Daily Worker and Soviet trade ties as proof of treasonous activity.
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Prelfle
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Perkins
Dies
Cormtmuunist Party
United States
Moscow
Daily Worker
Generati
Tropical storm drifts near Atlantic off Florida coast
A tropical disturbance formed near Puerto Rico and moved north to about 280 miles northeast of Nassau with winds near 75 mph. The storm later weakened inland in Texas and Louisiana near Port Arthur and Beaumont, causing damage, injuries, and warnings for marine interests along the Gulf coast.
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Pla
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Atlantic Ocean
Horida
Weather Bureau
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
New Central
Park Arthr
Texas
Eaditsaia
Galveston
Port Arthur
Lake Charles
Mercury’s Low-Down on San Antonio Heat Wave
Mercury reports a blistering two day heat spell in San Antonio with 102 degree highs and 58 deaths, 12 serious injuries, and forecasts similar heat through the coming weekend. Weather writers note expected highs around 84 in London and July’s start, amid ongoing heat concerns.
S A Man Leads in U S Skeet Contest
S ARAGABE N Y Aug 8 UP An amateur star Charles H Poul ton San Antonio automobile salesman broke 100 straight targets to take an early lead in the national skeet championships The feature 25 marooned event drew twenty men and five women with 99s close behind him including defending champion Walt Dinger of Orange Texas and others from Tulsa Parker and Indianapolis The marooned residents of Black Bayou were safe though wind damaged houses as a storm warning was issued in New Orleans and gusts neared 36 miles per hour
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Battle Reported in Mediterranean Area Heavy clash between Formentera and Algiers
Rome August 8 In a three day heavy naval engagement in the Mediterranean near Formentera in the Balearic islands and Algiers the paper Ribuna reported from Valencia Spain today heavy cannonading opened at dawn each day making the outcome uncertain and contested.
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Farley Resigns Post in Cabinet
President Roosevelt accepted James A. Farley resignation as postmaster general effective August 31. Farley steps down after eight years as national Democratic party chairman following the July Chicago Convention. Roosevelt praised his administration and wished him private life success, noting continued close ties and support for his future.
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Democratic Party
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New York Yankee Baseball Club
Parley Hoosewelt
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Wales
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Six Dead and Nine Hurt in Nevada Gasoline Explosion
In Las Vegas a gasoline explosion leveled a residential block. Six people died, including the wife and five children of Thomas Myers, a gasoline distributor, and a neighbor. Nine others were injured as flames leaped from tanks and smaller containers, shattering windows and rocking nearby homes.
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Nev
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Elit Myers
Pilot crashes to save town in sea action
British pilot dies in sea after steering a plane away from town. He stayed at the controls to avert a crash into buildings, and the aircraft went down offshore, saving the southeast coast town from disaster.
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London
Ang
Sh VP
Nis Fieath
Weather Forecast For San Antonio Area
General outlook mostly fair for Thursday night and Friday. Winds shift from westerly to southerly. temperatures peak near 96 Thursday, around 74 Friday night, with a high near 98. East Texas shows rain across the west, with coastal showers and variable winds.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
Italy Seizes Zeila in Horn of Africa Drive
Italian forces report Zeila captured after a three day march from Ethiopia, opening a strategic enclave near the frontier of British and French Somaliland. Italian communiques say armored columns and bombing planes push toward Berbera and Hargeisa as Britain contemplates a potentially cheap victory by withdrawing from desert fronts. Planes bomb four British aircraft and two steamers escorted by a British warship in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Zella
British Somaliland
Belilsho
French Somaliland
Uider Way
London
Britain
Daly
Zeila
Italy
High Command
GULP
Protectorate
Gulf of Adeh
Talions
Ethiopie
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Hargeisa
Neirex
Berbera
Somaliland
Aden
Alia
Bardia
Egypt
Mediterranean
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Kenya
Italian Column Raids Halt near British Somaliland
British communiques report Italian columns advancing from Ethiopia into British Somaliland halted after capturing Gadwelon and Bargeisy. Movements in the western Protectorate show little change while motorized units press along the Gibyan Egyptian border. An impending grand Italian offensive is anticipated from Libya as naval blockades strain supplies. The fall of Zetta highlights Italy's push to distract British defense before a broader north African coast assault.
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British Somaliland
Ethiopia
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Bargeisy
Protectorate
Gibyan- Egyptiaa
Libya
Britain
North African
Zetta
Windsor Treats Ship Crew to Beer Aboard Ex Calibur
The duke and duchess of Windsor visit Bermuda aboard the American Ex Port liner Excalibur. Crew are treated, preparations for landing are set, and the couple appear in good spirits as they plan to debark near Grassy Bay.
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Excalibur
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Hamilton
Bermuda
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Tagenge Sin Tan
India Gains Concession Promise From Britain Amid War Strain
India is offered postwar partnership and a framework for future constitution after the war, as Britain seeks Indian wealth and manpower for the global fight. The pledge signals broader status than dominion, while Britain keeps constitutional changes for after the conflict.
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British Win Fight Over Channel Across English Coast
British and German air battles raged along England's southeast coast with heavy dogfights over the channel. German bombers and fighters clashed with British Spitfires and Huricans, two British fighters missing, one German airman killed and another captured, as RAF units attacked targets near Bergen Norway and reports noted increased raids on southeastern shipping.
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Yard Chase Ends Robbery Attempt
Police captured a suspect in an early Thursday chase after two men attempted to rob truck line sales manager Martin while he slept in his auto on Flores Street. Martin woke to find $800 cash in his pockets saved. a second suspect fled but was later identified as Santos Martinez, 18, who admitted the attempt.
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Seized Fund May Pay French Debt
Secretary Morgenthau said the United States might use frozen French funds to offset World War I debts. He noted France owes about 4 billion dollars and questioned how funds released abroad would affect American investors. He said Germany’s situation is different and nothing can be done about it.
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France
Germany
Almazan did leaders questioned in plotting election plot
Mexico City Aug a prompted inquiry by the attorney general into charges by members of the permanent Mexican congress that rivals plotted the assassination of President Lazaro Cardenas and General Manuel Avila Camacho. Almazan leaders say their candidate won. The government party disputes this. The senate must count ballots and certify the winner. Newspapers named a summons of Almazan leaders among 18 called to consult. Almazan leaders dismissed the charges as cheap and baseless.
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Attorney General's
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Mexicant Congress
Lazaro Cardenas
Manuel Avila Camacho
Juan Andre Almazzan
Camacho
Lasterth
Almazan
Gardenas Government
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War at a Glance: Britain fights Nazi air war over Channel
In a 20 mile English Channel battle British fighters down at least nine Nazi planes while two British pilots are missing. German high command says its forces mined harbor entrances and attacked armament works and AA positions. Empire rebounds with India offer of free partnership in the British commonwealth as talks continue. Italians gain Zeila footholds in British Somaliland as British predict Italian trouble with Berbers 150 miles away.
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German High Command
English
Empire Va
Axis
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India
British Commonwealth
Thal
British Somaliland
Port of Zeila
Germans Claim 34 British Planes Sunk and Ships Lost
Burst of wartime reports say German forces claimed 34 British aircraft shot down and 12 ships totaling 2,000 tons sunk. Additional losses include nine thousand tons from another vessel group reportedly damaged by British forces.
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