Fortify Philippines or face Pacific war warns columnist
A Washington columnist argues the Philippines must be fortified as a vital Far East base to deter Japan. He cites administration delays, congressional funding debates, and the risk of a broader war in the Pacific, urging swift fortification to shield American and Allied interests. He warns Japan could strike soon if defenses lag and stresses the strategic need for a stronger Philippine garrison.
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House Nears Draft Hire Paso Aeg Rise
Washington August 12 The House moves toward final passage of administration draft legislation to extend draftee service by a year and a half amid debate on war urgency. Leaders warn of unit disintegration if stalled while critics claim Britain and Germany threaten peace terms and allied action.
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Rain On Deferred List for 8 A
Weather report notes rain across the state with light to moderate southeast winds in the San Antonio area. Forecasts Tuesday to Wednesday show highs around 0 and lows near 74 in the morning. Several names appear garbled but indicate forecasts from Weatherman sources for San Antonio and surrounding regions.
British to Buy Half Egypt Cotton Crop
Britain will purchase half of the 1941-42 Egypt cotton crop under an agreement with Egypt, with Parliament to approve a bill limiting this year’s cotton acreage to about five percent. Britain had bought three quarters of the previous crop for about 25,000,900 pounds, totaling 780,000 bales, with half exported and half held locally.
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Britain
Nazis Execute 117 When Serbs Revolt
Ankara dispatch reports 117 Serbs executed in German occupied Yugoslavia amid revolt spread across the kingdom. Informants say victims were shot at Zvereg and Barajevo, with 102 previously executed and a curfew invoked in Croatia due to bombings near Zagreb.
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Bail Set in Jewel Theft Case in San Francisco
San Francisco report: Geonard Steinert, 45, a hotel clerk from Santa Catalina, was returned from New York and held on 25,000 bail on charges of transporting stolen jewels across state lines or grand larceny. Jewels owned by Edwina Mandel, a Chicago and Prendona society figure, were implicated in a Carmel theft. The case signals federal or state charges pending.
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Brady Child Wins Race With Death
Bray McParland, 20 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. McFieland of Brady Texas, nearly died after swallowing a nickel. Doctors at Santa Rosa Hospital extracted the coin from his esophagus and stomach, and they expect a full recovery despite a near fatal incident during Tuesday’s accident.
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FDR Churchill Meeting Rumors Surface on Potomac
International News Service reports revived rumors of a sea parley between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. Washington officials stay silent amid unclear communications from the Potomac and Navy officials say no new reports have arrived.
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Darlan Named French Defense Chief in Cabinet Shakeup
Unrest and strategic realignment in Vichy France as Vice Premier Admiral Jean Darlan is appointed minister of national defense with expanded powers over armed forces, national security, and foreign policy. The move signals intensified collaboration talks with Germany and centralization of authority amid reports of plans affecting Dakar and French Africa.
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Charles Huntelger
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Paris
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Palley Tower
Japan faces war or peace in Pacific as crisis deepens
Authoritative quotes declare if Japan seeks war in the Yaullic there will be war and if it seeks peace there will be peace. Kokumin warns the United States and Britain against anti-Japanese pressure, promising a grim resolve toward East Asia. Britain is blamed for friction with the United States, while Kokumin likens Anglo-American policy to a drowning man. Koh Ishii voices concern over U.S. shipments to Vindivostok as Russia’s fate looms. Talks with Toyoda and Crassie imply serious discussions on Thailand’s status and the Russian situation.
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Kokurmin
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Britain
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Miestrony
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Pacific
Astras
Thailand
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Koh Ishii
Cabinet Information Bureau
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Hitesta
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Vladivostok
Relinpin Ciptomach Eireies
Robert Leslie Crassie
Forden
Indo China Trade Goes to Japs
Shanghai dispatch notes that the French protectorate government prohibits export of all merchandise except those going to Japan as outlined by Domei, the Japanese news agency.
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Kay Domei
Vom
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Japan
Davenport Joins LaGuardia Force
Washington august 1 Davenport magazine editor Java Raipporer Wendell Willkie campaign joined LaGuardias civilian defense office to head a bureau of youths and figures a research setup Davenport starts work tomorrow he is assisted by Robert Kintner former Washington columnist now with the OCI on active duty with the navy.
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Robert Kintner
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Nazis Reach Black Sea Coast in Ukraine Push
German dispatches report rapid Nazi advances toward the Black Sea coast near Odessa and Ochakiv as Red Army units retreat toward the Dnipro. Panzer divisions reach the coast while German efforts cut off inland escape routes. Analysts in London say up to a million Soviet troops and heavy armored forces are engaged, with major operations between Odessa and Kiev and significant pressure on Nikolaev.
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Warden Switch After McAlester Prison Break
Fred Hunt, formerly warden at Granite, is named warden of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Valley near McAlester. Ed O'Brien replaces Hunt as Granite warden. Four convicts triggered Sunday’s escape. two killed Claude Beavers and Roy McFee, one wounded, two captured or recaptured with Duan wounded and Anderson gravely hurt.
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Newfoundland to Get Commissioner from Canada to Newfoundland
Charles J. Burchell, former high commissioner from Canada to Australia, arrived last night to take over the newly created office of High Commissioner to Newfoundland. He said Newfoundland is the front line post against invasion and emphasized its strategic importance within the dominion.
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Boxing Tourney Tonight in Texas State Event
Texas Amateur Boxing Federation state tournament continues Tuesday night with top fighters from the state. Wednesday features finals. General admission is 75 cents, balcony 36 cents. relisted seating options show 5 cent balcony seats for some attendees.
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Texan Among 22 Officer Victims in Transocean Plane Crash
London reports seven American officers among 22 killed when a transoceanic bomber ferry crashed on a hillside near a Brit airport. Eight victims were Canadians. Among the Americans named are Engineers B G Reeves of Roelyn Heights New York and Capt. G T Harris of Karas, with several captains from Massachusetts Dallas Florida and Arkansas. More than 208 searchers recovered bodies, including holiday makers and soldiers on leave.
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Quin Approves PWA Priorities and City Projects
Mayor O K Quin voiced satisfaction with Army ratings on city Public Works Administration grants under the defense program. He highlighted good ratings for the $175,000 fire protection project, $376,000 sewage disposal plant, and $1,200,000 sewer project, while noting the coliseum project was rejected as unnecessary to defense.
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O. K. Quin
Louisiana faculty pass through L A on goodwill tour
Ten faculty members from Louisiana State University rode through San Antonio by train on a goodwill tour into Mexico. They were greeted at the station by Fernanda de la Garza, representative of the Mexican Tourist Bureau.
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Mexican Tourist Bureau
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Cloudy conditions persist through Tuesday with considerable cloudiness by Wednesday. Winds from the south to southeast. highs near 95 Tuesday, lows around 74 Tuesday night, cooler by Wednesday morning. East Texas shows scattered showers in the south and northwest, with cooler north portions. West today scattered thundershowers, then fair north, with cooler south portions. Extended outlook warm to above normal with variable northern cooling at period start.
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