Guards Mobilize for Third Army Maneuvers in Louisiana
Thousands gathered in the Alexandria area to join tens of thousands of National Guardsmen for the Third Army large-scale maneuvers. Through August 16 guardsmen will conduct unit service practice and combat training as artillery ranges ring with gunfire. Over 70,000 officers and men, including many National Guardsmen, participate, with arrivals from Camp Shelby and Fort Benning.
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Alecandria
Third Army
Alexandria
Lowslana - Sabine Hver
Iee
Camp Shelby
Miss
National Guard
Louisiana
Reticher
Fort Benning
Zimmerman
Grive
Bapust 15
Seventy-seventh Field Artillery
Acing
Deridder
Worl Sill
Okla
Four Armies Start U.S. Maneuvers
The United States begins nationwide training as 910000 regular army and national guard soldiers learn field fighting, troop movement, and supply in five areas. Four armies mobilize in New York, Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Washington/Minnesota regions, with 60 percent of mobile forces in active drills. The armored and mechanized units stay in development and will train later locally. Government cost is about 6 million dollars to build a ready nucleus for rapid expansion if conscription is enacted.
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United States
Uncle Sam
National Guard
Ogdensburg- Watertown
New York
Sparta
Sabite River
Alexandria
Louisiana
Fort Lewis
Wash
Camp Ripley
Minn
Tnrse
Regular Army
Benning
Knox
English coast town gains 12 German airmen in raid
Twelve German airmen landed safely on the English southeast coast after abandoning their crippled planes. The incident occurred as part of a broader air raid, with authorities noting the enemy pilots survived the encounter.
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Mazis
Gwests
Loution
Gold Shirts Leader Dead in Mexico City Return
El Paso report states Gen Nicolas Fedriguez, once a prominent Gold Shirts leader, died in Tuarez after a four year exile in the United States. He had been in critical condition for weeks, suffering from aplastic anemia.
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EL Paso
Nicolas Fedriguez
Tuares
United States
Mendaco Mendaco Mendaco Not a Smoking Aid for Breathing
An OCR damaged notice touts Mendaco as a supposed remedy for chronic throat and bronchial symptoms. It claims quick relief from choking and thick mucus with tablets and a “non nicotine” feel, urging readers to ask their doctor for Mendaco and to purchase through stores.
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Malus
Mendaco
Manpower Index Urged Across Nation in Draft Debate
Washington August 12 Senator Barkley urged an annual registration of men from 21 to 44 to create a manpower index for civilian and military use. The proposal would modify Burke Wadsworth plans by expanding registration and keeping it in effect for five years. Debate centers on age bracket and feasibility, with support and opposition among Senate leaders as House hearings continue.
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Washington
Taraight
Barkley Deke
Barkey
Burke- Wadsworth
Strator Sheppard
D.-Tex
Gear
Sheppard
Barkley
Burke
Minton
Indiana
Smalles
Senate
House Military Committee
May
D.-Ky
Knox
Navy
Weedzing
Louis Johnson
John J. Pershing
Augh Johnson
Deposition Rumors Shake French Government In Riom Trail
Reports from the French border indicate a major cabinet shakeup with Pierre Laval facing criticism for seeking trials of past leaders. Marshal Petain and General Weygand aim to shield the army in the Riom proceedings while veterans rally to the Croix de Feu as Lavel’s position weakens amid German disfavor.
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Gringolph
Vce
Pierre Layat
Tavel
Philippe Petain
Maxime Weygand
Lavel
Mexico Routs Rebel Army in Queretaro Clash
Telegrams from Queretaro report federal troops killed the leaders of the so called army of national reconstruction after a week end battle near the hacienda outside the city. The regiment cornered the rebel forces and dispersed them, leaving the bodies of Alfonso Porusquia and Santiago Sanches.
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Mexico City
Queretaro
Army of National Reconstriction
Army of
Mattona Reconstruction
Alfonso Porusquia
Santiago Sanches
Defense plan predicted to create 12 500 000 jobs
The American Federation of Labor announced a prediction that the defense program would eventually employ 2 500 000 people. The Federal Reserve Board reported a net reduction of about 500 000 unemployed over the past year, with roughly 1 000 000 jobless finding work but new entrants partly offset gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Federal Reserve Board
Hopeful State GOP at Ally Meeting Prospects Grow
Beaumont reports Bubbling optimism as Texas Republicans gather for an executive committee meeting and state convention. Veterans like B. Creager of Brownsville express belief Texas could swing Republican nationally and challenge Governor Daniel. Possible nominees include George C. Hopkins for governor and George I. Shannon for Senate. An address by Governor Garr of Colorado looms as a highlight, with platform talks planned in Dallas. Chester notes a late learning quote from Mrs J L Glenn Sr. at Winthrop college summer program.
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Beaumont
Texas
Herbert Hoover
B. Creager
Brownsville
Hie
W. Leecy Daniel
George C. Hopkins
Dallas
George I. Shannon
Amarillo
United States
Tom Connally
Enoch G. Fletcher
Grand Saline
H. L. McCune
el Paso
Jon Ingraham
Houston
Ralph L. Garr
Colorado
Stanley
Chester
Lear
J. L. Glenn Sr
Winthrop College
Peasant Army Moves Into Mexico City Amid Tense Politics
In Mexico City the transport office reports 27 special trains carrying about 60,000 peasants will reach the capital today, with three days needed to move the entire peasant tide. Officials say the August influx aims to honor President Cardenas, while Congress prepares to convene on September 1. Political circles note Almazan backers claim victory and threaten a parallel congress, as Avila Camacho is favored to win the presidency per administration circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Politiradeles
Congress
Almazan
Cardenas
Partsans
Juan Andreu Almasan
Chamber of Deputies
Sangte Y. Almacan
Mexico
Marie Avil
Camacho
Mexicat Rrevolutionary Party
Roosevelt Inspects Newport Defense Plants and Air Base
President Roosevelt visited Newport Rhode Island amid a $10 billion defense buildup. He toured three facilities including the naval torpedo plant on Goat Island and the Newport training station and war college. Workers, expansions, and a $25 million air base at Quonset Point were reviewed as crews shift to round-the-clock production and construction.
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Newport
Roosevelt
New England
Naval War College
Gant Island
Expains
Technoles
Thomas Withers
Lorpedis
William Vanderbilt
Green
D-R. 1
Vanderbilt
Withers
Coaster
Harbor Island
War College
la Groy
Troosevelt
Eg 20
Red Crufts
Potomac
Narragansett Bay
Quiinsett Point
New York
Summer Colony
Japs Respond to U.S. Gas Export Curbs
Tokyo dispatch reports the United States told Japan that aviation gasoline export restrictions are military necessity, not aimed at any war country. The U.S. reply to Japan's representations, delivered to Ambassador Kensuke Horton in Washington, said protests could not be considered for several reasons and that Japan was not being discriminated against.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Domel
Kensuke Hortoucht
Washington
Shest
Woman Found in Wilds After Week
Mrs Geraldine Goodin Miller 28 year old woman found near Hob Springs New Mexico after a week missing. She was located by CCC enrollees and officers who searched the area and she is recovering at her mother's home from shock hunger and exposure.
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Las Cruges
Geraldine Goodin Miller
Hob Springs
CCC
Six UT Pharmacy grads find employment
Six University of Texas School of Pharmacy graduates have secured jobs. Cecil Baer Jr J G Cavanaugh Leo Galindo W H Churn Pionisio Garela and Doris Hokanzon are named among those employed per university notice.
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University of Texas School of Pharmacy
Atrendy
Cecil Baer Jr
J. G. Cavanaugh
Leo Galindo
W. H. Churn
Pionisio Garela
Doris Hokanzon
Man Booked on Assault Entry In Robert Mooney Case
A. Man, 26, was booked on an assault entry after an incident in the 400 block of Matamoras Street. Mooney of 344 East Park Drive was arrested following the alleged attack on A. Joseph, a special officer, and taken to police headquarters.
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Can Effray
Matamoras Street
Robert
Mooney
East Park Drive
A. Joseph
Body of Flier Sought in Lake Meade Crash
Federal recovery teams searched Lake Meade for Lt. Laurence E Wernberg 26 and two others after his BT-13 training plane hit a cable 40 feet above water and plunged. Four pilots aboard Dispatched from Kelly Field reported the crash near Boulder City. An investigation will be held at March Field. Wernberg, native of Brooklyn born August 1 1914, served as a training instructor and engineering officer at Kelly Field and is survived by his mother, Mrs Mae Kody Wernberg of Brooklyn.
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Avouk
Weinberg
M. Tarver
O. E. Knox
Mreory Holsington
Boulder City
March Field
Calf
Air Corps
Brooklyn
West Folnt
Kellyfield
Tesinca
Poe
Mae Kody Wernberg
Broak‘lyn
Stolen Articles Reported in San Antonio Area Burglaries
Multiple thefts were reported to police across San Antonio and nearby areas. Cash and a check were stolen from Bluebonnet Cleaners at 257 Weal Jour phing Street after a back window was broken. A resident lost food, a shotgun, and a radio from Mrs. T. C. Garza at 227 Round Street. Robert Hazelwood of Austin reported two coats stolen from his car, and a barber shop at 1018 West Avenue saw thefts totaling 22 dollars. Gus Bertell at 2511 Monterey Street noted a burglary where $1 was taken after the burglar escaped.
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San Antonio
Cleve Culpepper
Bluebonnet Cleaners
Weal Jour Phing Street
T. C. Garza
Round Street
Robert Hazelwood
Austin
West
Avenue
Bugg
Sacramento Street
Gus Bertell
Monterey Street
Hoover Urges Relief Plan for Starving Europe
Former President Herbert Hoover urged creation of a neutral, non governmental agency to save some 27 million people in Europe from wholesale starvation, plague and disease. He spoke with Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie in Colorado Springs, calling for an organized effort and stating funds saved by occupied countries could defray relief costs.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Fuerope
Herbert Hoover
Wendel L. Winkle
Washington
Becaue
The
States &Net
Hoover
Salt Lake City
Earler Sisterday
United States
S A Hospital Leap Attempt Ends in Failure
Billton Ramirez, 26, tried to leap from a third story window at Robert B Green hospital but was stopped by two nurses and a special officer. He had been detained after a prior robbery by assault charge and complained of a head injury. He was taken to the county jail after the latest incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billton Ramierez
Robert B. Green Hospital
R Barmlerné
Ald Miltot
Menchaca
Ramulerez
Renata
Priest Remains at Tasks in Belgium
The Very Rev. Francis Joseph Jung acting superior general of the Society of Mary remains in Nivelles Belgium while other general administration offices move to Spain. Announcement came from Very Rev. Walter F. Golatka president of St Mary's University via Very Rev. Sylvester Po Juergens provincial of St Louis province who cited information from Bro Michael Schleich inspector general of the organisation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph Jung
Society of Mary
Nivelles
Belgium
Spain
Walter F. Golatka
St. Mary's University
Sylvester Po Juergens
St. Louis
Society
Bro
Michael Schleich
Time enemy to U S defense program time enemy to U3
Washington August 12 71 Robert Patterson new assistant secretary of war said consolidation of American industry for defense would take at least a year and that time is the principal enemy Our goal for adequate preparedness on the supply front is far off He urged emergency cooperation and warned that defense needs should not wait on private or foreign buyers prior to orders
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Washington
Robert Patterson
Army Industrial College
Patterson
National Defense Semmission
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Earl Dillard
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General Superendent of Transportation of the
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Joe Lovelace
Nebraska
Sillwater
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Oklahoma
Ann
Willing the
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