Flood Relief Aids Ten Thousand Louisianans In Crisis
In New Orleans Aug 10 relief teams from CINS Slate social welfare agencies and Red Cross aided by cutters and planes rescued thousands in Gueydan Crowley and nearby towns. About 3000 residents faced evacuation as flood waters rose. food clothing and chlorine were rushed to Acadia Lafayette Vermilion Jefferson Cameron and Iberia parishes amid sanitation fears. Governor Jones coordinated state assistance while weather forecasts predicted rapid flood recession with high water disappearing by Monday.
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New Orleans
CINS
Socil
Red Cross
Tonrgit
Acadia
Lafayette
Vermillion
Jefferson
Cameron
Fherin
Noble Chambers
Crowley Red Cross
Crowley
Sam H. Jones
Baton Rouge
Svangeline
Intracoastal
Red Cross Cares for 15000 in Louisiana After Floods
The Red Cross reported at least 16,000 refugees are being sheltered in south Louisiana parishes hit by a hurricane and floods. Trucks and trains with boats, motors, and food faced washouts but aid efforts continue from New Orleans and Lafayette as Vermilion parish and Acadiana losses are noted.
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Washington
Red Cross
Acadig County
Pilots Report Flood Extent Across Louisiana Towns
U S Coast Guard tonight released a pilot service report detailing flood levels in waterlogged Louisiana areas. Observations show Gueyana isolated and heavily damaged with three to four feet of water. Rayne’s outskirts flooded but town center dry. Morse and Midland mostly inundated. roads impassable in many locales. Kaplan and Abbeville near or at flood pressure with areas requiring partial evacuation planned for Friday.
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Ang
U.S. cosat + guard
Louisiana
Coastguard
Gueyana
Riceville
Morse
Midland
Awatars
Kaplan
Abbeville
Citizen Vote Upon Draft Urged
Washington August 10 1930s lawmakers pushing a popular referendum on conscription seek to delay the draft until January 1 with voluntary enlistment trials. Senator Maloney's compromise would let the president set up machinery but hold actual drafting until year end. Opponents deride it as dodging compulsory military training.
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Washington
LNS
Maloney
D-Conn
Wheler
D.-Mans
Biher
Ceaters
McCarran D.nevi
Beate
Loey
Mableco
Barkley
Senate
Saam
Burke
D-Neb
Nis
Hrig
Storm Drifts East of Florida
A tropical disturbance 240 miles east of Florida drifted slowly westward this afternoon and was nearly stationary at noon. The Jacksonville weather bureau advisory said the center was about 240 miles east of Jacksonville with strong shifting winds over a wide area. Small craft warnings continued from Cape Hatteras to Miami.
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Jacksonville
Flan
INS
Florida
Ales
Cape Hatteras, N.C
Miamah Pla
Britain imposes compulsory labor registration for war work
London August 10 British Labor Minister Ernest Bevin issued an order establishing compulsory labor registration. More than one million craftsmen must register for war work, with the requirement applying mainly to engineers and those in skilled trades now privately employed. Registrationdeadline is August 23.
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London
Great Britain
Ernest Bevin
Weather forecast notes mild temperatures this weekend
Partly cloudy weather expected with a moderate high around 87. Friday may reach 97 while Saturday morning cools to 74. Weather bureau officials recall last weekend’s 102 degree temperatures and anticipate a similar pattern easing to 97.
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Settie
British Sub Officially Sunk In Naval Loss
London dispatch reports the submarine Onin sunk officially tonight. Built in 1920, the 1475-ton craft is part of a six-ship class. The vessel normally carries 50 officers and men.
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London
Loes
Killed Four Hurt in Head on Collision Near Elizabethtown
Five persons died and four were injured in a head on crash on U S Highway 31 two miles north of Elizabethtown. The collision occurred today involving two autos. Three of the injured were reported in serious condition.
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Elizabethtown
U. S. Highway 31
Wilkie for President Button Sparks Texas contretemps
Mrs John Nance Garner denies gifting a Willkie presidential button. Bruce Stolsomback, Crystal City mayor, arrived in Zavala County Texas to discuss the matter. Garner’s wife defends herself amid charges of political symbolism and mischief at the Garner home in Uvalde.
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John Nan
Garner
Bruce Molsombick
Crystal City
Texas
Uvalde
Willkie
John Nance Garner
Bruce Stolsomback
Tex
Unions Clash in Birmingham Strike Over Negro Workers
Birmingham labor dispute disrupted streetcar and bus service as two unions clashed over representing around 120 African American workers. No wage or hour issues, but jurisdiction fights and a plexit inn reportedly sparked walkouts. Federal, state, and local officials attempted to mediate.
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Birmingham
Aln
Pbreck Railway
Bome Ano Transportation Pnplayes
Svérimoents
Birminghamn
French resist Japanese move to invade Indo China
Reports say French colonial authorities will resist any Japanese invasion of French Indochina by force. Japanese extremists in Tokyo urge war on Britain while Hongkong reports place the Asiatic squadron and submarines en route to unknown destinations. Shanghai rumors mention Chinese nationalist cooperation and five mechanized divisions poised to march into Indochina to aid the French.
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Mer
French
Indo-Chine
Tokyo
Great Britain
Hongkong
Indo-China
Indo- China
Shanghai Ut
Indoa
Fear of Japanese Forces in Indo China News
Aug 10 report from Hongkong says Japan may use force to secure bases in French Indo China. The London Daily Telegraph notes French submarines left Indo China to an unknown destination and fears French resistance. Chinese sources hype possible French Chinese coalition as troops mass near the frontier. The Telegraph cites 900 American warplanes held in Indo China could be released to Chinese pilots if invasion occurs.
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Lonwuk
Japan
Indo-China
Tondon
Telegraph
Hongkong
Indo
Chinese to Oppose Japs in New Area
Five crack Chinese divisions including mechanized units are prepared to march into French Indo Chine if Japan invades. Troops have been ordered from Kyeichow to the borders of Yunnan and Kwangsi provinces and are ready to move into Indo Chinese territory.
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New Area
Shanghai
Indo-China
Iadey
Kyeichow
Yunnan
Kwangsi
Mine Explosion Kills Two Brothers in Trinidad
Two brothers died in a mine explosion at Dhisyenal wine ear Alghar near Trinidad. Joe Sperandio, 28, was recovered near the mine shaft mouth, while Louis Sperandio, trapped inside, was later pulled alive or dead after rescue teams with gas masks recovered his body. Local authorities report the incident as a fatal mining accident with ongoing inquiries.
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Trinidad
Galop
Alghar
Joe Sperandio
Louis Sperandio
Louis
Uae
Fire sweeps British cork factory in Algeciras
MADRID Aug 10 INS Fire swept through the British owned cork factory at Algeciras. Hundreds of workers soldiers and police fought the blaze. No casualties reported late today though the fire apparently was gaining headway.
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Spain
Madrid
Algeciras
Gems Worth 60000 Stolen From New York Family Home
Police report theft of jewelry from Bernart Gimbel family home in New York. About $60,000 in gems missing, including a pearl necklace valued at $40,000. Thieves struck Thursday night. investigation ongoing.
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Oqreenwich
von, Ag
Ner
Bernart Gimbel
New York
RAF Rakes Nazi Blitz Bases in Bold Desert Fight
British and Italian forces clash near Berbera with Mount Tugargen fortifications at risk. RAF bombers harry Italian columns advancing toward Berbera while probes and raids hit supply centers from Tobruk to Aden. Casualties mount as both sides press for control of key desert routes and ports.
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Mid‘tie East Command
Cairo
Romanland
Egypt
Libya
Sueneatin
Tlal‘Fion
Hargeisa
Oadweina
RAM
Ab Teast
Aden Reich
Cadweing
Barrin Pass
Berbera
Tugargen
Tugargan
British Capture Borindi and Bombard Neghelli Airbase
Nairobi dispatch reports British troops seized Korindii after light resistance and damaged Neghelli’s Pasciate airfield in a raid, with two Capron bombers destroyed and five damaged, plus an Italian machine gun post and oil convoy hit. Rome bulletin cites raid on Berbera area and serious damage to the ship Resolution, with bombardment effects on a destroyer and carrier as reported.
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Kenya Colony
Borindi
Pasciet
Neghelli
Korindii Pridaye
Negheli
Neghetl Airdrome
Rome
INS
Buitekker
Resolution
Ondwevik
British Somaliland
Far East burden falls on U S
Washington reports Britain hands over disarmed forces in China. United States bears duty to defend investments as tensions rise with Japan. Officials warn of looming clashes, while Tokyo extremists seek to erode Western influence in Shanghai Hongkong Amoy and other key ports. President Roosevelt administration signals restraint yet readiness to protect Western interests in the Far East.
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Washington
Fie Bucken
China
United States
Britain
Orient
Shanghai
Hongkong
Amoy
Wesern
Japan
Tokyo
Paris
U. S
Far East
Cardo Null
Cupan Uhat
U S Admiral Sent to London on Secret Mission
Rear Admiral Robert K. Ghormley is sent to London as an observer on instruction from President Roosevelt. Aides include Lieuts Austin and MacDonald, with Capt Allen Cirk and staff, to cooperate with British naval attaches. White House views Pacific naval affairs as urgent and seeks close briefing from the British Admiralty.
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Washington
Robert K. Ghormley
London
Epinvetti
Tetals
Rocervell
Camdr
B. L. Austin
Donald MacDonald
United States Naval
Gren Brita
Allen Cirk
Navy
White House
Navy Department
Radio Station Blamed for Drought Sparks Petition
GRAND ISLAND Neb Aug 10 Radio Station Director Benjamin Wolf refused to accept responsibility as farmers near Shelton about 20 miles away circulated a petition demanding the station be closed at once claiming it caused the drought and crop failure.
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Radio
Grand Island
Neb
Rasio
Ben
Jamin Wolf
Shelton
Japs Station Submarines Reported in South Pacific
Washington reports Japanese Navy officials say about 16 submarines have been stationed in South Pacific mandated islands. Under treaty rules Japan must report movements of bases, but the last committee report made no mention of submarines.
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Washington
NSS
Japanese Navy
South Sea Mandated Islands
Tapan
Teague of
Na Hons Mandites
Eet Inetideam
Coral Island
Rent Hongkong
Page & Col
Vapassay Sinks After U Boat Torpedo Hit
A 7600 ton Vapassay steam ship en route from Baltimore to Durban carrying mineral oil was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near Cape Verde Islands. Ninety five crew were ordered to lifeboats as the vessel sank. Captain Ivo Frandsel reported crew rescued by a Portuguese ship.
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Budapest
Alg
Rad
Baltimore
Durban
Inten
Cape Verde Islands
Mfebuats
Ivo Frandsel
Mage
Phone Girls Pull Plugs Get Action
A sit-down strike by nine operators at the Gerrell telephone exchange left most lines dead for seven and a half hours, with only emergency calls possible. The operators locked the doors and pulled plugs except the line to city hall and the fire department, then waited for developments amid a peace parley.
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Legain
Gerrell
War at a Glance Across Fronts and Fears
London reports British planes hitting blitz targets including Guernsey bases and Ruhr rail, while Berlin touts success at sea and in air. Washington notes pressure for a November referendum amid conscription foes and large withdrawals. IRO notes Italian columns advancing toward Berbera after desert fighting. Shanghai reports French authorities ready to resist a possible Japanese move into Indo China.
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London
Isle of Guernsey
Ruhr
Washington
U.S
Orient
Shanghai
Iro
Isle of Guernsey Bombed Twice by Britain
A clearest section reports German claims of RAF raids on Guernsey, with night bombings destroying landing grounds and hangars. It notes additional British attacks on Rhineland munitions sites near Cologne and Ludwigshaven, plus oil depots and rail hubs, while Britain claims no losses. The piece mentions German air activity over Holland and Belgium and large aircraft counts at Le Bourg airfield.
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Germany
Guernsey
Britain
le Bourg
Foglans
Raf Fleels
Rhineland
Cologne
Lydwieshauven
Pinshing
Holland
Powlbiic
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Brest
Geremanny
Huhr Valley
Jnlows
Sata
Belgium
Air Ministry
Golozne
Pl Bumm
Soest
Lebourg
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions
San Antonio forecast shows partly cloudy conditions on Sunday with light to gentle variable winds. Airport temperatures include a high of about 87 Saturday and Sunday highs near 97 with a Sunday morning around 74. other Texas areas report variable winds and showers, with cooler, showery trends in the north and east sections and unsettled conditions across the state.
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San Antonio
Bash
Texas
Te Cost
West Texas
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