Panama Canal Defense Critique From Hearst Letter
A June 1940 letter to Hearst summarizes a US defense expose by Rep J Parrall Thomas criticising Panama Canal defenses and military spending. It accuses the War Department of luxurious camps and weak air and infantry readiness, urging focus on genuine defense rather than “golf courses and swimming pools.”
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J. Parenell Thomas
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Patlama Canal
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Congress
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Benjamin DF Casseres
Weather steady with mild weekend temps and light winds
Weather on Saturday leveled off in the 70s to 92 degree brackets after prior fluctuations. Forecasters predicted similar highs for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with partly cloudy skies and light north winds.
License Refused Nameless Fiancee in Kansas City
A Kansas City notice reports a couple sought a marriage license before Deputy Recorder James A Kilmer. The groom cited two years together while officials pressed for the bride’s name. The wedding was postponed indefinitely due to unresolved details.
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James A. Kilmer
Sand
Machines Chief Lure to Polls in Runoff
The Democratic run-off primary faced a dull close as voting machines dominated attention. Up to 10 candidates filed in state and county races while machines caused initial setup and leveling issues. Officials and machine crews worked to unlock, level, and guide voters amid last minute pleas and minimal campaigning.
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Weather Forecast Sip Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday. Gentle to fresh winds shift from northeast to southeast along the coast. East Texas shows partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change. Highs near 92, Lows around 73 to 74. West Texas mostly partly cloudy with possible showers in the southwest Saturday night and northern half Sunday.
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Deaths Probe In Three San Antonio Homicides
Investigators withheld verdicts on three San Antonio deaths discovered Saturday night. A woman, Doris Stout, 25, was found beside a highway north of the city and died of strangulation after a car trip with her husband and others. A second case involved Miriam Rose Blevins, 1, who died from a bullet wound after an argument at home. A third death remained under report as police pursued details and inquest evidence.
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Eee Si
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Arbor Place
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Fred Blevins
Five Men Attack Man in Dark on Houston Street
Mike Hernandez age 18 reports being stabbed five times in the face by five men wielding knives near Weel Houston Street. he could offer no motive and could not identify his assailants. Leon Castillo, 3, was treated after being found bleeding on Guadalupe/Brazos. Castillo wrestled with officers and was disarmed. Police say another man, Cralia, was booked on aggravated drunk charges after a chaotic scene in the same district.
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Rudy Gonsales
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Guadalupe-Brazos
McNatt Awaiting Willkie's Answer
Brew Haven Conn Aug 34 My Paul Vo Metal Awaited word from Wendell L Willkie Republican presidential nominee whom he has offered to meet in subtle debate The federal security administrator taking up the challenge Willkie intervened at a Roosevlet Democratic state convention last night as he interrupted his prepared keynote address and challenged a debate.
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Paul Vo Metal
Wendell L. Willkie
Federal Security Administrator
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Roosevelt
Ranchman Held in Texas Slaying Near Oak Hill
A Texas ranchman, PL Davis, 58, was killed near Oak Hill west of Austin after a dispute with a ranchhand Alan, 46. Allen testified there had been an argument. Davis was a farmer and the case was progressing with police charges pending.
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Bombers Crash Near Denver In Electrical Storm
Denver Aug 24 Army inquiry begins into B18 Douglas bomber crash near the Denver bombing range. Nine men killed, two officers present say seven others died instantly. Causes considered include downdraft and lightning, with bomb explosion and direct strike ruled out.
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Army
Semy
Memy Aly Corps
Fragmentary crime note on West Commerce Street incident
An incomplete report cites a July 1944 West Commerce Street event. Hinder wire and a 38 caliber pistol are mentioned with a woman wounded. Police record no change in the case and list Edward Lee, 43, among others. details continue on page 2 Col.
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Commercr Street
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Insline West
Edward Lee
Dynamite Found Near River Road After Dam Disruption
A slick of dynamite with five caps and two feet of fuse was found on River road off Kinet Ashby place on Saturday and handed to police. Officers named several youths as possible witnesses, while police suspect the dynamite may have been placed near works at a local dam.
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Pete Flares
Terry Cour
Andrew Castra
Grayson Ste
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Planes and Guns Duel On English Coast
German air forces launched multiple waves against southeast England, with heavy strikes near Kent and Dover. Reports claim twelve British planes were shot down while German losses were minimal. raids targeted airfields, ships, and industrial sites from Calais to Devonport, with fires and explosions seen from Bristol to Cambridge.
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London in second air raid as Nazi bombers strike
London faced a second air raid alarm with German bombers and Messerschmitt fighters crossing the Thames estuary. Anti aircraft fire roared as dogfights lit the skies while observers watched from the northeastern outskirts.
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Thames Estuary
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Messerschmitt
Rade Light
Balkan Meeting Ends in Failure
TURN SAVERTN Romania Aug 24 Two delegations failed to narrow Hungary Romania Transylvania dispute. Hungary sought about two thirds of the province while Romania offered minority population swaps. Budapest reports said Hungary mobilized reservists and tightened security as the talks collapsed.
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French Colonel Joins British Free French Forces
Foreign office announced Col de Larmillat chief of the French Near East army general staff has arrived in London and joined General De Gaulle's Free French forces fighting alongside the British. The colonel will help recruit regiments from Syria and Egypt. King George reviewed the Free French army in Southeast England. Seventeen officers and men from the French ships Aurigny and Formose deserted in Buenos Aires to sail to England and join De Gaulle's forces.
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Egypt
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de Gaulle
England
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Hays
Charles DeGaule
Willkie Proposes Cabinet Post Amid War Crisis
Willkie advocated selecting a new cabinet post to handle military service and veterans affairs. He urged appointing a senior official to oversee essential services as the nation faces security demands. The proposal follows student and music leader changes at several universities, with no formal reasons given for a related dismissal.
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New Orleans
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Hopkins Quits Cabinet as Roosevelt Accepts Resignation
Aug 24 Washington reports President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Harry L. Hopkins from the cabinet after nearly two years of stomach illness. He planned to seek a line post for Hopkins and offered Jesse H. Jones the federal loan administrator job. The timing of the resignation was to be determined.
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War At A Glance: German Guns Pound Dover as Raids Resume
Battle of Britain escalates with long range guns targeting Dover and massed Nazi raids. London air alarms sound while parachute drops reported in the Midlands. Berlin boasts of a total blockade as Romania mobilizes reserves and Balkan tensions rise. Italian air force bombings hit Alexandria, Khartoum, Sidi Barrani, and Mersa Matruh targets. Submarine torpedoing admitted in the Gulf of Bamba.
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Mersa Matruh
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