War Draws Near as Roosevelt Era War Debates Grow
A column argues the United States is edging toward involvement in a looming European conflict. It cites presidential timing, Canada pact, naval danger, and a broad array of political and social pressures shaping an interventionist stance, warning that Americas military use could extend beyond its borders without clear consent.
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Trotzky Victim of Ax Attack Near Death
Leon Trotzky, exiled former Soviet critic, lay near death after an ax attack in his office. Associates planned to fly in brain specialists from the United States as doctors fought to save him. Trotzky recalled the moment of the assault and described grabbing the attacker before fleeing.
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Months Sentence Issued in Theft Case
Joe Eva Allen received a six month sentence for a conviction involving the theft of $22 from Howard Bland in Ellis alley. The judgment was issued in Court No. 1 on Wednesday.
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Taylor Gives 60 Tickets in an Hour
Taylor police patrols cracked down on traffic violations issuing 60 tickets in 60 minutes on August 27. Officers targeted running stop signs and other infractions, enforcing a temporary zero-tolerance drive amid citywide stop violation warnings.
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Gibraltar Under Fire of Bombers
Britain's fortress of Gibraltar was raided twice by enemy planes. A communique said bombs dropped in the sea in the first attack and on the rock in the second, causing a small fire quickly controlled with no casualties. The second report noted flames spreading toward the town as alarms sounded.
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Forest fires rage across Montana amid stormy weather
Fires swept through northern and western Montana forests as a thunderstorm rolled over the region. Reports described flames near ammunition dumps and timberlands, with crews claiming some control on several blazes while new fires flared in remote areas.
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Romania cedes Dobruja to Bulgaria frontier restored to 1912
Reuters reports Romania agrees to transfer southern Dobruja to Bulgaria restoring the 1912 frontier. Bulgarian troops near the transfer site anticipate occupation. The cession includes Silistra and Balchik with a border from Iliatyh to the Danube south of Mangalia near the Black Sea.
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Woman badly hurt in crash on Austin road
Mrs Richard Tatsch of Austin road was near death at the hospital after a head on collision at Broadway and Arcadia Place. Her daughters Floria 16 and Marian 10 were seriously injured. Patrolman Roe identified Asa Dilworth of 416 Thelma Drive as the other driver. The crash followed a left turn to leave Broadway. Mrs Tatsch, wife of a shop foreman at the U K garage, and her daughters were returning from Fredericksburg after her husband's father died.
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S A Boy Hurt in Ball Game Dies
Edward Leezano, 16, of Brackenridge High School, died of an infection from an earlier baseball injury. He lived at 932 South Laredo Street. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. Norberto Lozano, siblings Leo Norbert Henry Alvert Michel, Mary Miamafigia Teodora Luang, and others. Services set for 8:45 am Thursday at home with requiem Mass at Sacred Heart of Mary Church officiated by Rev. J. Arans.
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Mayor Maverick Denies County Fire Protection Letter
The mayor states he did not ignore a County Judge Anderson letter on fire protection plans. He says the county rejected the proposed arrangement and that the city will discuss street department funding and a fair airport land appraisal before any condemnation or purchases.
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Germans Bomb England in Scattered Raids
British authorities reported German warplanes struck England in scattered raids, with one Dornier downed near a Southeast village and crew captured or surrendered. Bombing hit the Midlands and Southeast, causing deaths and damage, while fighters claimed several German losses and a shift to sneak-in attacks. London hailed RAF success and warned of deeper strikes into Germany as attack efforts continued.
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Britain seeks US alliance to cover Far East defense
London sources report Britain aims for a military accord with the United States with Canada and western hemisphere defense in view. The plan could enable postwar diplomacy in the Far East, while officials caution public opinion and discuss potential naval fences and defense boards.
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Texas Gulf Coast Cooled Off By Weather Drop
The Associated Press reports unseasonably cool air across Texas Gulf Coast areas cooling temps to record lows. Port Arthur tied its all time low at 63, Beaumont bottomed at 69, ending a long 1917 record. Houston and Amarillo dropped to 60, and Galveston saw 69 with a 14 degree high. Many areas hit 90s to mid 90s elsewhere, with Laredo and Falfurrias leading the hottest spots. No significant rainfall occurred.
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Murder Seen in New York Girl's Death
New York Aug 21 The burned and mutilated body of 19 year old Fried Olson was found in a Brooklyn vacant lot after she said goodbye to her mother to keep a date with her boyfriend. Police say she was murdered, likely by an ex lover who beat her to death in his car and dumped the body in weeds.
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Wounds Fatal to Shanghai Editor
Shanghai editor Chong of the American owned Tamei Won Pao died from gunshot wounds suffered after an attack as he left his home in the French sector. The shooter remains unidentified and the crime occurred Monday within the international settlement.
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Post Office Explosion Injures Two Workers
A small poorly constructed bomb exploded in a Washington post office branch on August 21 injuring two postal employees, Henry B. Tess, 58, and Hyman Hitzenheyg, 42, who suffered shoulder and other lacerations. The device was inside a package addressed to a person with surname Dubbsaritias. the blast disrupted the Ina D Street facility.
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Fire Sparks From Overheated Stove Damages Two Homes
Fire caused by an overheated stove at ML Kyles 105 Bath Mesmaitte street damaged the residence and a second home at FL Dick 126 Tyler street. Firemen confined damage to a small amount despite cool weather as six grass fires were battled around the city Tuesday near noon.
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Defense Boosts Orders for Steel
Steel demand for national defense grows slowly as plants operate at 80.5 percent capacity this week. Iron Age notes modest tonnage rise. In London, Herbert Morrison says Bren machine gun design changes will raise output by about 20 percent.
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War At A Glance from Air War and Balkan Crisis
Air war reports hail defeat of Nazi mass attack methods with Germans shifting to hit and run tactics by lone raiders. Berlin cites bad weather limiting air activity as wide night raids occur. RAF bombers hit German bases while Greek Italian tensions rise and Italy massed on the Greek frontier. Rome tallies a Med air sea battle as seven British planes fall and Italy proclaims a total blockade of British Mediterranean waters.
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Weather Outlook San Antonio and Vicinity
Forecast favors warmer temperatures and partly cloudy skies across East and West Texas. Light easterly winds shift southeasterly Thursday with highs near 92 to 94 and lows around 63 to 68. Thunderstorms possible in North Texas Wednesday night through Thursday with little overall temperature change.
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