Dies Speech Urges Truth On Foreign Policy In Congress
A Texas Democrat and congressional committee chair argues in Washington that the nation must openly face the costs of defending democracies, urging sacrifice and candor. The column reprints key passages from a speech voiced in the Congressional Record, advocating frank talk to the American people and warning against pretending policy carries no consequences.
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Term Hire Bill Extended Army Enlistments in 1771 Vote
Washington Aug 14 Final strike approves extending service periods for all army enlisted personnel. Senate 35 19, House 203 202, authorizing the president to retain selectees National Guardsmen and reservists up to four and a half years for some, with pay increases and possible further extensions by concurrent resolutions.
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Britain bans all exports to Japan in wartime order
London reports Britain has banned all exports to Japan. The order revokes all outstanding licenses and applies to Korea Manchukuo Formosa and Kwantung territory as well as Japan itself. The move, announced by the ministry of trade, broadens wartime restrictions.
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FDR Still at Sea in White House Silence
Washington reported the day’s status as President Roosevelt remaining at sea. A radioed joint policy declaration by Roosevelt and Winston Churchill was received by the White House but not released to the public, leaving the public point unknown.
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Vice Premier Kiichiro Hiranuma Shot in Tokyo
In Tokyo a would be assassin wounded Vice Premier Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma during a dramatic chase. Naohiro Ishiyama slipped a pistol shot into Hiranuma’s neck as he approached the premier’s home, the 70-year-old nationalist leader sustaining a neck wound while guards captured the assailant.
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U S Ships Take Gas to Siberia
Petroleum Coordinator Ickes announced the first shipment of aviation gasoline to Russia. An American tanker would sail from Los Angeles to Vladivostok aboard Otter tankers. Gasoline deliveries in the East rose 8 percent last week amid blackout fears and possible rationing to conserve fuel. Ickes sent Edwin W. Fairley to London to study the oil situation and Britain’s raw program.
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Seizure Measure Rejected in House Amid Protests
Washington Aug 14 The House rejected the conference report on a government seizure bill that would grant authority over all business and industry. Amendments to protect machines and parts, preserve gun rights, and guarantee market prices were removed by Senate-House conferees. Rep Dewey Short condemned the bill, saying the measure could end congressional action for the session. The House sent the bill back to conference amid a flood of constituent protests and warnings of government censorship and disruption of industry.
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End of Strike at Prop Plant Ends Labor Action
Caldwell August report shows unanimous vote by International Association of Machinists Badge 703 to end walkout at Curtis Wright propeller plant. Workers, who sought higher hourly wages, had protested unauthorized demonstrations and NLRA elections, with union leaders promising immediate hearings.
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Teussian forces claim German routs in western front
Moscow Aug 14 The Teussian army reported the German 38th tank corps and 11 divisions plus 12 regiments routed on the western and southwestern front sectors leading to a more stable quiet. Pravda said the German offensive in the 54 day conflict was being smashed while Red Army resistance exhausts German forces. Ostensibly, German high command claimed Romanians seized Odessa and Mikolaey surrounded. German reports warned of Russian sea escape attempts and Luftwaffe raids on transports.
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Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity
Porlly cloudy Thursday debt and Prinay. Scattered tt undershowers Priday, Eight to moderate southeasterly winds, Airport temperatures: High Thursday abat tow Thursday night about 74, high Wednesday was 645 tow Thursday morning yas u, High temperature for August 14 & yeny wey was NT degrees, low, 79. East Texas Part cloudy Thursday night and Friday wilt thunder showers the west portion Friday. West Texas Partly cloudy with scate fered thimderationery over the south portion Thursday afternoon. Slight ly warmer over the south portion.
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Judge Walls Funeral Set in Laredo Obituary
John A. Walls 74, longtime Rio Grande public official, died in Laredo yesterday after a battle with illness. The former district attorney and since 1938 judge of the Laredo district court was sent to New Orleans for burial. He leaves a brother and sister, both of New Orleans.
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North Texas Crash Kills 3 Injures 1
A two-vehicle crash north of Fort Worth on highways 121 and 183 killed three people including a Camp Wolters soldier and the mother of a three month old baby. A fourth Wolters soldier was slightly injured. Names listed: Velma Lee Stone 26, Johnnie Lee King 19, Clifton Miller 25.
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Fan. My Brew, It's Rain! Weather note for San Antonio FXday
Weather note reports thundery rain expected in San Antonio as forecaster J. H. Jatker predicts Thursday. High near 96 degrees and a low around 74 with light to moderate southeasterly winds throughout the day.
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World War Allies Unveil Eight Point Peace Plan
Roosevelt and Churchill announced an eight point program aimed at ending Nazi tyranny, disarming aggressors, and forging fuller international cooperation. They pledged no territorial gains, support for a broader association of nations, and continued aid to allies including Russia. Beaverbrook joined the talks with Washington, signaling expanded supply discussions.
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Announcement Shows World Peace Outlined
The text of the meeting among President and Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain concerns the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet supply issues for armaments. Lord Beaverbrook joins talks, with plans to discuss details in Washington. Officials note possible radio misquote on the word peace.
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