Caesar’s Death and Popular Reverence in Roman Times
The piece recounts Caesar’s trials and omens, the populace’s deification, and Antony’s funeral oration. It describes how Caesar was hailed as a god after death, with temples and images dedicated in his honor, and narrates the violent public mourning culminating in a pyre for Caesar's ashes. It concludes that a martyr’s death best cements a great man’s legacy.
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Upor
Jupiter Juliur
Quirinus
Rome
Caesar
Venir
Cestar
Gayp
Antony
Forum
Corsa
Aeclus
Gaesar
Women Rally for Willkie at Milan auditorium
A women’s Democratic-Republican coalition plans a 2 p.m. Monday rally for Willkie in the Milan building auditorium. Organizing committee members include Mesdames Lamar Seeligson Gus E. Bering Hannah Mack Robert C. Harrison Virginia Brin and J S Peter.
Aircraft Production Surges as War Material Scale Expands
The defense commission reports aircraft output rising to about 900 planes monthly, with 18,000 annualized by January and 56,800 employed in January increasing toward 75,000. Production includes fighters for Britain, while overall defense contracts exceed 1.7 billion dollars. Training and labor expansion outlined, with overtime rules to speed shipyard work.
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Washington
America
William 8. Knudsen
Commission
Boardcaat
Koudsen
Sisen
Great Britain
Britain
Hillman
Knox
Chester Davis
Leon Henderson
Edward BR. Stettinius Jr
Brazil
Karl W. Fischer
Ralph Budd
War Roundup Highlights Air Battles Across Africa and Europe
The Associated Press reports on air combat shifts across the Libyan Egyptian desert and Britain. Both sides claim victories as Berlin and Rome issue new tallies. British and German counts differ on planes destroyed, with Italy asserting RAF losses and British losses steady. In Britain, fear of invasion sparks mass precautions and potential raids. U.S. Senate grants Roosevelt power to mobilize the National Guard amid broader war measures.
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Rome
Cairo
Britain
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Berlin
Nsai High Command
RAF
London
R.A. F
Naxis
India
Ion Gigurtu
Romania
Transylvania
Hungary
U. S. Senate
Roosevelt
House
Windsors Plan For U S Visit
The Duke of Windsor and his American-born wife plan a U S visit, saying eight years since her last trip and sixteen for him makes it time to go. They arrived in Bermuda as governor restricts mail, and will tour Hamilton with private dinners and a royal yacht club reception. The scene includes censors examining mail from the Excelsior liner and Bermudian curiosity over the royal sedan.
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Bermuda
Duke of Windsor
United States
Moroule
Uic Bahames
Woolworth
New York
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Government House
No Almazanistas in Prison Claim
In Mexico City on August 4 the attorney general released a formal statement declaring that no Almazanistas are in custody for political beliefs. The government under President Cardenas reiterates respect for freedom of thought and speech and guarantees citizens rights.
Weather snapshot across multiple cities with varied conditions
Weather report compiles conditions for numerous locations including Amarillo Texas Birmingham Alabama Corpus Christi Texas and Denver Colorado Plots show cloudy temperatures from mid 60s to mid 90s with rains in Des Moines and precipitation totals noted for the period Forecaster notes emerging trends and regional differences in cloudiness precipitation and temperatures across the southeast and plains regions
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Ietteras
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aLym Luvin
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Medford
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Miemi
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Saul
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Mont
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Okie
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Gaul
Okay Hock
Avia Venas Rca Pittshoreh
Nenty
Liste Freighter Burns with War Supplies Damaged
The Norwegian 3671 ton Liste burned in New York harbor after fire and explosions wrecked the ship while carrying war supplies for Admira. A crew of 27 were rescued or injured as water pressure failed. Investigations continue and Cosmo Shipping denies munitions aboard. The ship had sailed for Liverpool but returned due to engine trouble.
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Bntavi
Anchorage
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company
Liverpool
U S Cruisers Arrive In Recife on South American Tour
UPI reports United States cruisers Wichita arrived in Recife Brazil on August 9 for a South American tour. The brief dispatch notes a naval visit as part of port calls along the coast.
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Recife
Brazil
UPI
United States
Wichita
Land
Fire Devours Thames-Side Warehouse in London
A large stock of groceries and provisions burned today in a Thames-side warehouse in London. The blaze began after a red glow was seen near Tower Bridge, with the interior rapidly engulfed and the roof collapsing. A British patrol plane monitored the area during the blackout hours amid terror of possible German air raids.
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London
Tower Bridge
Italy Starts Probe of Two Explosions
Rome reports two munitions plant blasts with high casualties. A factory near Geneva killed 39 workers and wounded hundreds. A second explosion at Lecco on Lake Como killed three and injured six as searchlights and investigators sweep the area amid continuing alarms.
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Julian
Nelais
Asa
Enza
Gériva
Lecco
Lake Como
Plan for definite separation over Transylvania proposal
Rumania replies to Hungarian demands with a plan that would transfer few territories and move many people, while Premier Gigurtto says Romania will not yield on Transylvania. A second dispatch notes imperial gifts to Britain for the war effort reflecting widespread wartime sentiment and ads urge used-car investments amid rising prices.
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