Bigger Planes Used in Aids Bigger Planes
German forces claim massive raids against Britain using DO-215 bombers and long range aircraft. Reports from Berlin cite raids on London and southeast England with attacks on harbors and cities. British defense and civilian shelter usage are noted amid claims of heavy losses for the enemy and multiple German aircrews shot down.
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AIG
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Hacoc
Poland
Kornay
Wye
DNB
Yimuon Circle
Germany
Heights Firemen Stage Annual Outing At Olmos Basin
Heights Fire Department will hold its annual barbecue at Olmos Basin Park on Sunday August 22 from noon to 5 30 p m Proceeds will aid the maintenance of the department There will be games and activities for attendees including a barbecue and amusements at the park in Gallaway Street area P M
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Ailinn Heights
Olmos Basin
Policeman Fights Off Escaped Brahmin Steer
Denver residents reported a runaway Brahmin steer prompting police to capture it. Patrolman Andrew Haze approached the animal, it charged, he retreated to safety and called for reinforcements. The steer was eventually subdued without further injuries.
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Mystery donor gifts test Michigan dog quarantine case
Hattle Creek Michigan August 17. Hugo a Great Dane lies to Walt his neighbors now ang and the case tests a Michigan statute on dog quarantine. Updegrafi of Country Club Hills seeks a statutory judgment against state officials, arguing quarantine action lacked proper authority. In Waterbury Connecticut a Santa Claus donor gives over 100000 to churches hospitals Boy Scouts and more, yet the donor remains unidentified prompting widespread curiosity.
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Hugo
Michigan
J. D. Updegrafi
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Calhoun Gheate
Blaine W. Hateh Yal
Waterbury
Santa Claus
Nobedy
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John C. Walker
Wes
Manny
Doctor Retires as Lieutenant General Honored in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa Lt Gen Mathew A Tinley retires after 46 years with the National Guard. Promoted from major general to lieutenant general by Governor Wilson on retirement day, he commanded the 34th National Guard Division spanning Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota. He is a physician with noted military honors.
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Towa
Mathew A. Tintey
National Guard
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
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Council Bluffster
Hhory
Matt
Fine Ending for a Family Affair
WASHINGTON Aug 17 INS Bengachi off the old block amid a clean sweep in a family incident three hunts exposed by game agents. A forthright trio, the grandfather, his son, and grandson, were fined amounts totaling 91.50 for a single remote wildlife violation.
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Purmay
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Hunthie
Ducks Wyér
Grandischer
Taylor Services for P. D. Miller
Funeral services for P. D. Miller were held with Rev. Tie Droog officiating. He is survived by his wife and children in a ceremony at Taylor and family residence. local mourners and the community observed the rites at the cemetery with interment following.
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Time Capsule at Baylor U Fails
Time capsules prepared by New York fair Oglethorpe University and others for posterity were noted as failing Baylor University vault discovery of 1920 films. The vault held football game footage and portraits including Amy Lowell, but the time capsule was inedibly deteriorated and unreadable for future generations.
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Waco
New York Fair
Oglethorpe University
Baylor University
Diamond Jr Vniler
Amy Lowell
Iime
Turkey life span lengthened by scientists in California
Los Angeles report notes scientists extend the turkey life span through studies by Dr. Ethel Mee Nell of the University of California division of veterinary arts. Includes a stray reference to MARTIN VAN BUREN as a miscue in the clipping.
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Los Angeles
Turkey
Ethel Mee Nell
Division of Veterinary Arsene
University of Califor
Investigation urged into Whittier Boys School abuses
California officials and civic leaders call for a thorough, nonpartisan inquiry into the Whittier state school for boys after two personal crisis reports. They fault the system, urge reforms, and emphasize rehabilitation over punishment while noting overcrowding and policy changes may contribute to the tragedies.
Roosevelt Plans Upstate Meeting With Mackenzie King
President Franklin D Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King traveled aboard a Roosevelt train toward Norwood New York for a high level talks. The pair planned to discuss hemispheric defense and base rights in British possessions while dining aboard the special train near Ogdensburg. A wartime inspection of the nation’s largest plant and war maneuvers had been cited as the trip’s purpose but was deemphasized in favor of the summit.
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Royt John IR
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Mackrozie King
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Newfoundland
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Show-offs Give Trouble at Wildwood Beach
Wildwood beach captain Frank Hoffman says the most trouble comes from experienced swimmers, while women and children stay near shore. He warns not to swim if unsafe, and to use calm movements to ride waves back to shore with guards nearby.
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Wildwood
Frank Hoffman
Jersey
Hoffman
Ufeguard
War Roundup From the Amodstedreas Front
Germany deployed new heavy bombers across the English Channel as raids delayed by Friday’s explosions in London's suburbs. The British counterattacked, claiming damage to German oil plants near Luna and other targets, while German losses climbed. Reports say central England and Welsh harbors were hit, a British destroyer sunk off the Isle of Wight, and Allied squadrons reported heavy air battles with losses on both sides. Roosevelt announced US-Canada defense talks as war aims widen.
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Wales
Canfilf
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Hristot
Isle of Wight
War 25 Years Ago Today Raids, Captures and Polish Tensions
The notice recalls August 17 1914 raids by German forces on Leiden outskirts with 40 killed and 38 wounded and the seizure of Koyra on the Niessen river. It also notes a year ago today Poland’s resistance to German demands and rising Nazi propaganda with Mussolini consulting Rome’s armed forces chief as Britain and France seek talks.
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Woundin
Koyra
Niessen
Poland
Rome
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Italy
Cian
Conflicting Claims On Air Losses In August War
In the last gesstale air war launched against Britain on Aug following blitzkreig boxing score claims, the peer wie associates report conflicting statements on plane losses. The overview notes disputed figures and evolving tallies as both sides contest aerial losses and strategic impact.
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Wie Associates Peer
Britain
Restoration of Key House in Georgetown Proposed
A plan for exterior restoration and adaptive reuse of the old Francis Scott Key house in Georgetown has been presented to the National Park Service by the office of National Capital Parks. The project envisions restoring the exterior to original architecture and converting the building into a reception hall and public house.
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Francis
Beott Key
Georgetown
National Park Service
Natonal Capital Parks
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Key
Baltimore
U-1. 18
District of Columbia
Tome Concession Arid Daal
Thig Prowler Left Fit to Ye in San Antonio Lootings
A San Antonio area crime tally describes burglaries and petty thefts across multiple addresses. L Wyner reports a looted car with 280 dollars in beauty supplies missing including 160 bottles of polish and 160 bottles of hair dye. A resident reports 29 dollars stolen from a wallet, later replaced. Other incidents include home break-ins at Victoria Street and East Commerce Street with various valuables seized.
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San Antonio
L. Wyner
West Hollywood Avenue
South Flores Street
J. W. Elie
MLC
Blig
Jeff
Carlisle
Victoria Street
Anna Beltl
Walte Prowlers
Mary Fack
Madison Street
G. Graves
East Woollawn Avenue
Eheiss Zront
Neb Kenney
Rats Prove Fatal In Water Tank Incident
BELLEVILLE Kan Aug Law rence Havel a farmer removed Tanard that had lain across his stock water tank two nights earlier. Rats leaped into the water and drowned as they jumped, the grisly scene described amid broken text about overseas bombing practice and a distant squadron.
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Kan
Lawrence Havel
Falling Lath Inore Man Emil Price Injured at Mill Site
Emil Price of 1189 Dortle Alley was crushed by a 2707 pound crate while unloading wire from a truck at Mucting Exchange. He suffered a crushed left hip and possible internal injuries and was taken to Santa Rosa hospital.
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Dortle Alley
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R. H. Parrish
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John Clomperiik
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Robert B. Greea Hospital
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Rudy Stappendéck
Independent Into Solon Seat Race
Fredericksburg attorney and former county judge announces independent bid for the eighty fifth Texas district representative. He will oppose Democrat Lawrence J Buhl who was named in July to succeed representative Alfred ?tach.
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Wieser
Fredericksburg
Hursday
Eighty-Fifth
Texas
Lawrence J. Buh
Alfred Etach
Bases for U S naval and air rights in Caribbean and Canada
Aug 17 reports defense experts naming Trinidad and Newfoundland as key potential bases for U S naval and air facilities. Roosevelt sought bases through talks with Britain and Canada. disputes over destroyer exchanges, war debt, and congressional authority sparked varied opinions among lawmakers.
Native hangs by toes seeking divine powers in India
SHARATPUR India Aug 17 IINS a native named Gangatan is said to have hung by his toes for two years from a tree in Birban forest about 18 miles away. He has become an object of veneration as hundreds visit the site, which is described as a center of pilgrimage. His self mortification aims to attain powers that the gods possess.
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India
Gangatan
Birban
Furnished rooms available in multiple listings
Classified style notice lists furnished room options with addresses and weekly rates. Highlights include Broadway 407 with 83.60 week, Martin K listing 18.75 per week, and Magnolia W 1114 8th with 60 per month. Additional details and contact hints appear scattered across the fragment.
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Part Ave
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Jst
Eads Ave
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Lens
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Ronmit
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