Panzers Move Into Africa Threaten Dakar and Morocco
German forces reportedly crossed into Spanish Morocco and prepared to press toward French Morocco and the Senegal port of Dakar. Berlin and Madrid allegedly coordinated panzer divisions with Spanish help, aiming to block western Allied access to the Mediterranean and deter U.S. occupation. Washington cautioned Vichy and Lisbon against ceding base control, while Franco reportedly agreed to cooperate if needed.
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Charles Huntelger
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Hitler May Force A Prince On Finland To Rule
London dispatch claims a Stockholm report states Hitler plans to transform Finland into a monarchy with a German prince on the throne. Possible candidates include Prince Frederick Karl of Hesse or his son Philip, as the monarch.
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Train wreck plot suspect seized near Austin
A 54 year old Austin man attempted to extort 25000 from Southern Pacific Railroad. He threatened to blow up a train and hid the payoff at a cedar tree. He was arrested by FBI and state police near a deserted farmhouse ten miles northwest of Austin.
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Fall Back in South Seen as Nazi Test of Moscow Line
Nazi reports claim a major German victory in Ukraine near Odessa and Rostov as Red Army retreats. Berlin says 350,000 Soviet troops knocked out recently while Moscow counterattacks hold in Smolensk and Leningrad. In the United States, large-scale Army maneuvers near Mansfield La. draw tens of thousands as Kreuger leads Third Army setup.
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Mans» Field
1St Cavalry
Houston
Saale
Fort Bliss
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Maneuvers
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Third Army
Kreuger
Mission Player's Wife Killed By Auto
Mrs Bob Neighbors 21 wife of the Mission shortstep was fatally injured at 2 30 p m Saturday when struck by a car in the 1100 block of San Pedro avenue She died at 3 p m at the Medical and Surgical hospital Naigithors was in Shreveport with the Mission ball team when informed of his wife's death Driver of the car was detained by police at Clint Waterman 16 of 1006 Aganler avenue Funeral arrangements are under the Alamo funeral home Survivors include husband parents brothers and sisters Blount 1114 San Pedro avenue told police investigator Wilton Shaw he witnessed the accident He said Mrs Neighbors had been talking with people in a parked car across the street when the vehicle drove away and she started across the street fell while attempting to turn out of the way
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Human Pedro Avenue
Mission
Sant Pedro Avenue
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Shreveport
Mission Ball
Neighborn
Clittan Waterman
Aganler Avenue
Puneyal
Alamo Funeral Home
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Hushant
Christ W Cos
Remone
Harold Wit
Cox
Pawhuska
Okle
Edwin Wilcox
Remona
Albert Wilcox
Okmulgee
Okls
Vaunga
Tulsa
Okla
Joe Hirstom
Erna Les Wilcox
Blount
San Pedro Avenue
Wilton Shaw
Cubans Seek to Oust Consuls in Havana Bill
In Havana Aug, Senators Augustin Orin and Migquell Suarez Hernandez said they introduced a Cuban senate bill calling for immediate closure of all German, Italian and Spanish consulates and expulsion of their consuls. The measure accuses consulates of spreading totalitarian propaganda and of Spain’s interference in Cuban affairs and Latin American influence. It also claims Spain sabotaged the Pan American Conference and notes thousands of Spaniards would be removed to prevent contact with fascist elements.
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Migquell Suarez Hernandez
Francisco Franca
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Green May Resign A F L Post
Portland Aug 9 William J Davis chairman of the national defense mediation board predicted Green would resign at the AFL October convention in Seattle. He said Green plans a Washington trip for vacation and that Grange Meansy in charge of the Washington office would be a strong candidate to succeed Green amid the shipbuilding strike in Keamy New Jersey and urged President Roosevelt return to help settle the dispute noting the company refuses to coal.
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No Evacuation Plans Yet for Japanese Nationals in U S
Washington officials at the Japanese embassy stated no steps have been taken by Nipponese government to evacuate Japanese nationals from the United States as far as they know.
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Nazis Assert Ship Sunk in Suez Exit
Berlin reports German bombers attacked the Suez Canal region, claiming a ton vessel was sunk in the southern fight and a light cruiser damaged by a direct bomb hit, with armour plating hit and explosions described.
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Berlin
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U S Readies World League After War
Washington plans a postwar world league of nations to be governed by law. Secretary Berle foresees a family of nations united for peace, enabling shared security and economic aid to hungry and displaced people amid a shift toward international law.
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Ilva
Sprinkler System Pays Off and Weather Watch
A weather driven report notes sprinkles across San Antonio and Texas with Sunday and Saturday highs near 94 degrees and light southerly winds. Ranchers report cloudbursts in Hual country canyons north west and west of San Antonio, Sabinal river flood levels at six years, rainfall estimates from 0.5 to 10 inches, and heavy rains in Kenedy Carrizo Springs Lockhart. In Canberra prime minister Menzies urged cabinet unity for a possible emergency meeting amid warnings of ominous Far East events and Japan's move into French Indochina seen as Berlin orchestrated.
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Hul Country
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Wropla
Kenedy
Carrizo Springs
Lockhart
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German general Erhard Mitch arrested in Stockholm
Dispatches from Stockholm via the Exchange Telegraph report Gen Erhard Mitch second in command of the Luftwaffe under Goering was arrested by the Gestapo in Stockholm. Other accounts claim he was shot after arrest. Moscow radio broadcasts and Navy sources sparked speculation. Goering’s status and whereabouts remain uncertain.
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Erhard Mitch
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Gestapo
Stork
Exchange
Murder and death by own action case uncovered
A verdict of death by own action and conble murder was returned by Justice of the Pence Ottisweet in a death at 214 East Glenn Avenue. Three people Frank Murphy his wife Ticdia Murphy and Murphy's mother were found shot dead Wednesday after reports from Mrs. Murphy about theft. A 12 gauge pistol with three shots fired was found near the body. Officials say Murphy likely killed the two women then shot himself. Mrs. Murphy worked as a civil service employee and had reported theft earlier. Police note Murphy had escaped from San Antonio State Hospital recently and doctor Blames hospital release for the tragedy.
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Ticdia Murphy
Murphy
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Poco
W. E. Howard
Stace Street
Ay Corner
Pallew
Weather Forecast Bat Antonia and Vicinity Sunday Outlook
Cloudy Sunday with afternoon and evening showers across Bat Antonia and surrounding areas. Light to moderate southerly winds. Temperatures Saturday high near 94, Sunday low around 72, with Sunday highs near 90s expected in parts. East Texas and West Texas show unsettled notes. coast sees mainly southerly winds and possible showers.
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Pauls
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Meridian
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