Letters to Hearst Reflect Strains of Wartime Faith
A collage of reader letters from The News recount worries over government promises and the fate of democracy as mothers and fathers of servicemen voice distrust in Washington. Katharine Hazard Moxs and others thank Hearst for aligning with readers, praising coverage of war concerns and public sentiment, while urging vigilance against propaganda and tyranny.
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Hyde Biroet
San Francisco
Randolph Bearst
Francisco Examiner
San Proneleo
Hearst
UNION ASKS US TO SEIZE PLANT AT KEY SHIPYARD STRIKE
The Fed eral Ehinbuilding and Drydock company at Kearny New Jersey faced a CIO strike as union leaders urged government takeover to avert further delays in defense production. Vice president Felger Vignn claimed the government should act within hours to resume work on orders valued at about 493 million dollars. About 17 000 workers were idle since Thursday as talks sought a modified union shop. The plant under construction included two cruisers six destroyers three tankers and other vessels with further orders pending. The Atlanta was slated to launch there today but the report continued on page 2.
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Aeqelated
Federal Ehinbuilding and Drydock Company
Kearny
N. J
Goverment
Feler Vignn
Industria? Union of Made and Shipholiding Workers of [America
Arge
Ralph A. Bard
Flynn
Phack
Figne
Pbrike
Defense Medation Board
Tie Management
Onder
Oriser Atlanta
Thors Coolness in Them Clouds Forecast Weekend Heat
A quirky weather note predicts San Antonio will stay cool over the weekend with light border showers Saturday afternoon and steady temperatures around 94 degrees both Saturday and Sunday. Morning lows are expected near 72 degrees.
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Thors
San Antonio
Westhotton J. Henry Jarkoe
Oid
Thor
Brooks Squadron to Depart Sunday for Louisiana Maneuvers
Maj Clarence D Wheeler commands the 22th Qpstration squadron of Brooks field as it departs Sunday for temporary base setup in Louisiana. A motor convoy will move 40 officers and 195 men, with 14 planes leaving Monday for the maneuver region.
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Qpstration
Eisenhower Named New Chief of Staff for Third Army
Col Dwight D. Eisenhower, assistant chief of staff of the Third Army, has been appointed chief of staff by the War Department. A West Point and Army War College graduate, he has served with the Third Army since July.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Third Army
War Department
West Point
Army War College
Army Industrial
Axis Suez Raid Casualties Light In Canal Zone
An official statement reports eleven killed and seven injured in a Axis raid near the Suez canal zone. Only slight property damage is noted, with the attack described as a minor engagement by Axis forces.
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Suez
Cairo
Enyph
Sven
Buez Canal
Premier Aberhart denounces US Britain as sinister achete
Edmonton reports Premier William Aberhart denounces the United States and Great Britain as sinister archenemies aiming to centralize monetary and economic power. He expounds theories of monetary reform in a broad statement attacking Allied financial policies.
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Edmonton
Atta
Aig
Albers
Wilam Aberhart Faring
Feneral Weulon
United States
Victims of Zamzam sinking seek immediate Allied update
Washington reports lack of clear information on two American victims from the Zamzam disaster. Officials in Germany and occupied territories say both are seriously wounded and under care in a hospital, with no word on their release or current condition for months.
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Washington
United States
Germany
no-Planets
Vicevarl
New York City
Ned Laughinghouse
Wilson
N.C
Tamesis
Dienen Sherlty
Zamzas Wassiti Fn
South Atlantic
Say Babastian
Vicovnri
Laughinghouge
Atlantic
Berlin raid thwarted by anti aircraft defense
BERUIN Aug 9 British and Russian sources said German high command identified enemy planes as “Hvidual enemy planes” before a third raid last night. The attack on Berlin failed after heavy fire. Casualties reported include slight civilian losses. Three British bombers were shot down by anti aircraft and naval fire. Germans claimed raids on harbor facilities and military sites in England and eastern England airports.
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VPI
High Command
Russiae
Bor- WW
Hiilee
Bellis
Horthwestern Conaint
Germany
Hans
Durg
Kiel
England
Stitk Canal
Dultwachtte Musa
Ukraine
Glao
Koraston
Kiev
Naz
Ne Pinu
Pripet
Uma
Hitler
Lonton
Warr Odessa
Black Sea
Berlin
Neal High Cauun
Budget slash may end relief for Bexar county
Bexar county faces loss of WPA and other federal aid if the registration office cannot be restored to its previous strength. Garth Daniel warns that staff cuts mortally threaten federal funding. county officials debate funding, with the state offering clerical workers in exchange for local staffing and salaries. The county must decide Monday on a tentative contract to cover the extra clerical help.
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Bexar County
Wr Ath
Surplus Commodities Administration
Gctt
Eighth and
Austin Streets
Garth Daniel
State Department of Public Welfare
Donlet
Charles W. Anderwan
Toomies
Reeturn
Vomiplssinners
Comimasloness
Citx
Thai pledge to fight aggressor and defend independence
Bangkok Aug 8 delayed report quotes Lang Vienttar vada Sart, Thai chairman of the broadcasting commission saying Thai people will fight the aggressor and safeguard national independence. Government will enforce censorship on incoming foreign sources per interview published by the Thai language newspaper Kaaparb.
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Bangkok
Wnuiand
Follo
Thesiand
Lye Interrse
Owspapay Khaoparb
Commanders' Defense Chief Named for National Security Effort
E. H. Twibert is named head of the national defense committee for the Past Commanders' Association of Texas. He will coordinate the corporation's efforts with ministries of other agencies concerned with national security. Adjutant reports the appointment came Saturday during a meeting of the organization.
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E. H. Twibert
Shamain
National Defense
Association of Texas, Inc
Talbert
YACHT TIED UP IN FOG OFF NEW ENGLAND COAST
Daily dispatches report Roosevelt's exyte yacht Potomac anchored in fog off the New England coast. Conditions described as quiet aboard with ships officers noting poor weather and limited activity, with no incidents reported.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Potomac
New England
Usayy Department
Mussolini Bury Victim Son In Italian Cemetery
Premier Mussolini buried a crash victim son in the La Cassiano area near Duce’s graves. The 23-year-old air captain’s body was brought from Pisa after a wartime plane crash.
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Fpredappi
Waly
Mussolini
Brinin
Wie
la Cassiano
Penta
T] Duce
Talber
Métier
Pisa
Thurstay
Canada Charges 11 of Clergy Held
The Canadian government announced it had been notified by the International Red Cross that 12 Canadian clergymen, including William H. Weinack and Harry Gelunidé, were interned by Germans. Names cited include Geneve de-camp, Preston, and others, with six more clergy reported as held.
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Otawa
International Red Cross
Iirlese de
Geneve
Cathodrer
Wiliam H. Weinack
Aransas
Sai Preston
Buton
Stoamer Zamzam
Atu
Harry Gelunidé
Wware- Lorlan
Ported
Vichy Chiefs Study Defense In Briefings
Aug 9 unoccupied Prince reports rapid meetings at Vichy with Proconsul Weygand, Chief Petain, Vice President Darlan and other leaders. Discussions focused on explaining French imperial policy to the United States as France vows to shape policies alone and bear the consequences.
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VICHY
Dealt Quiz Studied by Mike O'Daniel
Michael O'Daniel, second son of A G Benlor and Mrs W Lee O'Dany, a UT student, studied a selective questionnaire from Travis County and hopes to pursue studies before training. He received the questionnaire as part of service honors.
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Austin
Mike, O'Daniel
A. G. Benlor
W. Lee O'Dany
University of Texas
Ing
Yang Odaniel
Travis County
Overseas Posts in Army Vacancies Reported
Overseas Army vacancies affecting posts in the Philippines and Hawaii were reported Saturday by Great, G. L. H. Stanley, district recruiting officer at Fort San Tous- Jatt. The notice details shortages and recruitment efforts for overseas service.
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Philippines
Hawadii
L. H. Stanley
Fort. San
Solons ponder proposed eFSS in Austin
In Austin Aug, Steventon presides over his second inaugural. a special session of the legislature is debated to address disposing of a state gasoline tax surplus and bond financing. Deputies and senators expect early September action while many linger in the capital to confer with the governor on the fiscal impasse.
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Austin
Aug. Y
Ifooke
Steventon
Texas
Stevenson
Governor Seis Texas Yar Week in Tex as
Austin reports the governor sets October 1 as Yar Week to promote the state’s vegetable industry. He asks Texas agencies to cooperate and urges full citizen support for the enterprise described as a significant economic development, including a Texan yam jamboree planned in West Glenar.
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Austin
Steverson
Texas
Gliner
Texas Bay
French Defense Meeting Delayed by Uncertain Dates
An unnamed French assembly postponed a defense discussion set for August 3 as chaos delayed proceedings. Chief of State Totaly gains two extra days to consult with African generalissimo Maxlinny Weygant amid unsettled talks.
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Vicky
Maxlinny Weygant
Germans Claim Massive Soviet Losses In Ukraine Drive
British reports summarize German command briefings claiming massive Soviet casualties and prisoner releases across Ukraine and near Smolensk, with tanks and aircraft seized. The dispatch notes purportedly large prisoner totals and renewed German advances toward Kiev and Rostov, while British outlets cite Berlin and Moscow figures with inflated casualty tallies.
Weather Forecast for Sir Antonio and Surrounding Area
Partly cloudy Saturday night and sunny Sunday with chances of showers in the afternoon. Light to moderate southerly winds. Saturday highs around 84, Sunday low near 74. West Texas shows scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday night and Sunday.
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Sir Antonio
Texas
Wenl Tulder
Dinkle Ty Maderata Wits
Southersterly
West Texas
Ust
Lil Chase
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