Duke of Windsor and Roosevelt compare destinies in tangled politics
A critical, era-toned column questions Edward VIII and his abdication while drawing sharp parallels to Franklin D Roosevelt. It argues Roosevelt would not seek a fourth term and mocks England's leadership, labeling Baldwin backward and Canterbury’s archbishop as outdated.
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Floods Wreak Havoc Across Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee faced devastating floods as heavy rains over three days swelled mountain streams. North Wilkesboro suffered extensive damage with two million in losses, water mains destroyed, and residents urged to conserve water. Several drownings reported along the Watuga and Yadkin rivers, with factories flooded and communication crippled. River levels fell later as roads reopened in most areas.
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North-western Press
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British air battle over coast fights off German raiders
British fighters repelled a German bombing raid along the South Coast of England as 150 aircraft clashed with anti aircraft fire and barrage balloons. Several balloons were shot down, two bombers and fighters were downed, and crews observed flames and explosions near a night ship.
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Weather Outlook For San Antonio Midweek
San Antonio expected to see a shower and rain chance midweek with a 80 degree high on Tuesday and similar highs forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Scattered thundershowers were predicted for Wednesday afternoon followed by a partly cloudy period.
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Bedouin Chiefs Unite to Fight for Britain in Libya
Cairo dispatch reports Bedouin chiefs who fled Italian rule in Libya have united under Sayed Idrise Elsemussi. Thousands of Bedouins volunteer to serve with Britain against Italians in the western desert.
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Libya
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Mayor to depart for Army maneuvers in West Louisiana
Mayor Maury Maverick announced he will join National Guard maneuvers in the Sabine area of West Louisiana. He travels with attorney Sylvan Tang as part of the city leadership’s participation in military exercises. The report also notes a separate Belgrade radio bulletin about Yugoslavia’s oldest man, Jandljje, dying at 130.
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South Bend draftsman held in plane plans theft
Frank Lipke, 33, Bendix Aviation employee and self described Proletariat party member, is free on $2600 bond after police raid found blueprints and radical literature at his home. Lipke faced felony petit larceny charges for allegedly taking Bendix airplane plans and sending a photostatic copy to Moscow. Bendix said he did not work on Starwings.
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Ingram
Gem thieves net $20,000 in Southampton foray
State police reported thieves bound the estate of Mrs. David Hall McConnell over the weekend, taking diamonds, rubies and sapphires worth about $20,900. The theft was discovered by three maids at the estate of the former Mrs. Horace Dodge in Southampton.
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Parachute Chutes Found as Nazi Gear Reported in Midlands
In a Midlands area, Serene lean parachutes bearing German markings were found sparking a national alert. Police and home guards halted traffic while a farmer offered to help locate any nearby personnel. Reports say German airmen were captured in the region after bailing from damaged aircraft, with several taken in two separate incidents.
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Dover Fires Roar As Nazi Raids Hit Southern England
Allied war reports say German, Dutch and Belgian raiders launched massive air attacks over southern England. Dover was set afire as British and German planes clashed over the channel and coast. The day saw heavy losses on both sides, with 47 British planes reported destroyed and nine barrage balloons shot down. German claims include bombarded ports and airfields, while British fighters fought to prevent further incursions.
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Showers Drench West Texas After Late Week Storm
Showers swept across West Texas from Tuesday night into Wednesday with varying intensity. Del Rio and Wichita Falls logged the heaviest rainfall with 1.26 inches and 0.75 inches respectively, while other towns like Ballinger 0.25, Brownwood 0.23, Childress 0.38, Fort Stockton 0.80, Haskell 0.50, Lamesa 0.21, Muleshoe 1.39, and Snyder 0.26 inches reported rain. forecasters expect more scattered showers with little temperature change across the state.
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I's Pretty Pickle for U. S. Jitterbugs
Up to date jitterbug fans must add the Pickle to their repertoires. Couples who dance it pause frequently and yell Yes yes it s the pickle. It was demonstrated yesterday before the convention of Dance Educators of America Inc.
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Dance Educators of America, Inc
Britain and Axis Clash In Large Air Attacks Across England
Allied dispatches describe mass German air raids on the southeast coast and Midlands with 300 planes and fierce battles over the North Sea and Italian targets. British forces reported significant losses of German aircraft and a naval engagement near the North Sea coast amid continued fighting as Britain presses defense and counterstrike across Europe and Africa.
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England
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North Sea
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Somaliland
Italy
War at a Glance Across The Fronts In Four Theatres
War in Europe and beyond dominates the bulletin with air battles over Britain and Germany as night raids strike Britain, German claims of losses, and British raids on Milan and Turin. In the Far East Admiral Hart arrives in Shanghai as tensions mount over control of the British defense zone. Italian press hints at claims on Corfu amid Greek tensions.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Partly scattered thundershowers Wednesday afternoon with light to gentle southerly winds. Thursday shows partly cloudy skies with a high near 98 and a low around 75 for the region. East Texas and West Texas sections note scattered showers or partly cloudy nights with minimal temperature change.
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