Churchill Speaks on War Threats and Britain's Resolve
Churchill delivers a hour long address outlining Britain's stern resolve in World War II. He notes France’s defection worsened Somaliland losses, warns of looming Middle East operations, and asserts Britain’s food embargo against Hitler’s Europe. He cites 92,009 British casualties and a mobilized 2,000,000 strong army as strength grows. Kennedy and Malsky attend as U.S. and Soviet envoys listen.
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Abe Wit
Churchil
France
Britain
Somaliland
Middle East
Churchill
Germany
Avor— Aran
America
Nelson
Hritsin
Dialomatic
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Bornet
Ivan ‘Malsky
Hitler
Europe
Willy Reichert Grows Cabbage On City Farmland
In San Antonio Willy Reichert uses 24 acres inherited from his father to plant cabbage and other vegetables. His artesian well irrigation supports steady crops aimed at November plaza markets. He emphasizes care, weather, and hard work as key factors in urban farming success.
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San Antonio
Willy Reichert
Willy
Plaza
Mar Lywitly
Pancho
Two German Transports Sunk Off United States Route
In Dublin a German transports route to the United States was revealed. Two torpedoes struck the ship, seven people aboard were killed, survivors report. The British weekly naval losses totaled 38,907 tons across 12 ships. Boulogne was bombed in three waves with fires and searchlights visible from the English coast, with at least one ammunition dump reportedly destroyed.
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United States
Dublin
Boulogne
County Hires Two Hospital Guards
County commissioners authorize employment of H. C. Eldridge and C. A. Johnson as guards at Robert B. Green hospital on Sheriff Wil W. Wood’s request. Guards will be paid 3.5 dollars per day.
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H. C. Eldridge
C. A. Johnson
Robert B. Green Hospital
Commissioners’ Court
Wil W. Wood
County Appeals for Fire Protection Aid
A Hot Wells residents committee led by Justice of the Peace L Wiley and others urged fire protection from the city. They argued under new county population brackets the county can contract with the city for protection. Stappenbeck noted Hot Wells has a $5007 guarantee from a prior agreement and the court signaled willingness to negotiate, though no decision was made pending mayor and Lipscomb return.
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Weils
Bexar County
Justice of the Peace
L. Wiley
John R. Wine
Henry Satcher
Solt
Ham
R. W. Stappenbeck
C. W. Anderson
Stappenbeck
Sam Anderson
Robert F. Uhr
C. Ray Davis
Maverick
Lipscomb
S A Veterinarian to Attend Session
Dr Matthew E Gleason a San Antonio veterinarian will attend the annual meeting of the American Veterinarians Association in Washington DC from August 28 to 40 The report also notes WW2 era concerns about food reserves and air warfare with Britain and Germany losses referenced by Lord Caldecote in the House of Lords
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Matthew E. Gleason
San Antonin
American Veterinarians’ Association
Washington, D. C
Europe
Brittain
Dominion
Lord Caldecote
House of Lords
Britain
Germany
A CCC Youths Start Work at Franklin Field
About 1200 CCC youths stationed at Franklin field began constructing gravel roads and walks. They arrived from Cleburne Friday and started early Monday on roadways, bridle paths, picnic areas, and planting trees and shrubs as part of a ten year camp project.
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Franklin Field
Cleburne
Guards Back 103.4 Friday Return Time Change
San Antonio national guardsmen returning home by train from the Third away maneuvers in Louisiana will arrive here at 7 15 p m Friday instead of 11 45 p m as previously scheduled. They entrain at Cravens La at 1 a m Friday. No change published in the scheduled return of motorized units leaving there Wednesday and arriving home Thursday afternoon. The Second division will start home from the Matteliver area Saturday.
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San Antonio
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Uizabeth Anden
Cionabor Lipsick
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A. CCC
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Alldzenn
Aru
Wolff & Mars
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Pleo Sen
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Vlan
Wolff & Marx
Irile Hasmie
Ston Pearts
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