Texas to possibly proclaim two Thanksgiving days
Aug 16 Austin Texas may see two Thanksgiving days this year if President Roosevelt advances the date, with Governor W Lee O Daniel stating November 23 and November 30 as observance days. He notes football schedules and travel plans would be disrupted and urges reverence for tradition while aligning with the president's plan.
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Congress seeks week end truce to avert world war
Oslo reports that the Inter Parliamentary Union congress will meet to endorse a six day truce proposed by Rep Hamuten Fish of New York. Fish says the plan aims to allow time for international negotiations on threats that could push the world toward catastrophe. He warned war might break out by August 20.
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New York
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Bread or a Stone Bookmobile Budget Clash at County Hearing
A civic notice urges taxpayers to oppose an expanded 4409 to 15000 budget for a County Bookmobile, arguing funds should instead support roads and essential services. It accuses a pressure group of prioritizing a few for profit and calls for residents to attend the budget hearing Friday August 18 and stress finishing the hospital and tubercular plant.
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A Portable Thanksgiving by Bugs Baer
The column ridicules F D Roosevelt changing Thanksgiving dates and moving holidays to suit political timing. It notes governors endorsing the traditional fourth Thursday while mocking calendar shifts. The piece parodies executive calendaring and warns against eroding American tradition with political whimsy.
Rumors of Danzig Move Roil Diplomacy in Aug 18
London reports claim a shift in the German Polish Danzig stalemate as peace plan rumors circulate and armament talk intensifies after Hitler met with Dr. Carl Burckhardt League high commissioner for Danzig. Britain says it has received proposals amid intense diplomatic activity.
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Weekend Nazi Surprise Seen in Poland Crisis
Observers report heightened tension as Danely status looms in a future Germany Poland dispute. Officials signal a bloodless solution but warn uncertainty persists amid mounting German sentiment and diplomatic maneuvers. Tone reflects wartime era reporting with cautious wording and official speculation.
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Germany
Nationwide Thanksgiving date clash stirs protests
The change to a President proclaimed Thanksgiving two weeks earlier sparks criticism from governors, athletes, and citizens in New England, with some states considering dual dates. Retailers cheer the longer shopping window while colleges face rescheduling headaches and ticket losses. Turkey farmers split on fattening timetables, but Kansas Governor Ratner emphasizes gratitude despite controversy.
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Massachusetts
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Weather Summary for Texas and Nearby Areas
Partial to mostly cloudy conditions across Texas with scattered showers possible Panhandle late Wednesday. Temperatures range from mid 70s to mid 90s with highs near 83 Wednesday in the coast and about 96 Thursday. Winds southerly light to strong along the coast, stronger along West Texas with cloud cover and possible thundershowers in western regions.
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Leibowitz Seeks Brooklyn District Attorney Run
New York Aug 16 S Leibowitz former national defense attorney filed petitions to run in the Democratic primary for Kings County district attorney facing incumbent Wil cent O'Dwyer. Treasury data shows mixed day financials with receipts expenditures balance and gold assets noted for context.
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Firefighters Battle Multi-Region Sods and Forest Blaze
In McCall Idaho five hundred fifty men fought a man made fire that scorched over 2006 acres of Douglas fir in the center of Idaho's rugged terrain near 114 miles northwest. In San Diego California twelve hundred men battled a six mile wall of flame across the Cleveland National Forest, burning more than 4500 acres as resources dropped by parachute to a remote area.
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Three Year Sentence in Assault Plea Case
Porfirio Delgado pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit, before Judge 8. B. Carri, in Criminal District Court. Delgado admitted assaulting Fle Vita Gutierrez, age listed as under 15, on May 27 at 1230 Ban Carlos Street.
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Auto Fractures Victim's Right Leg in Flores St Crash
W Titch, 67, of 3642 East Houston Street, was injured Wednesday when struck by a car in the 3000 block of South Flores Street. He was treated at Physicians Abd Burgéons Hospital for a fractured right leg. Police listed R. NM Vaughoty of 680 Pruit Avenue as the driver involved.
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French Claim New Air Speed Record
Paris reports the French air ministry claims Maurice Rossi set a new world speed record of 82 1 kilometers per hour over a 6214 7 mile closed circuit, averaging 199.622 miles per hour.
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