Nazi U Boats Sink 8 Vessels in Atlantic Convoy
Reported German submarines attacked a British Atlantic convoy off the Spanish coast, sinking seven freighters and a destroyer with only about 20 merchant ships surviving. Berlin boasted 21 ships sunk totaling 122 000 tons in the raid, while survivors and neutral ports urged caution as the war at sea continued.
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British Atlantic
Lisbon
Portugal
Bexlmno
Berlin
Hillers Enspapee Voelkischer Beohachter
Geran Geiders
High Command
Tawanique
Terialtosial
Averseas Swaters
Germany
Aingle
Sthey
At-lantic
Yeier
Sleht
Bisbee
Fartugel
ATD
Wele Ther
Uy Stepm
Gould Heiress Weds Third Time In Wyoming Rush
Anne Gould Elsbury 28 a great granddaughter of Jay Gould married Ezra Wagaman 28 a Cody rancher in a brief ceremony performed by Abe Rev L K Aartha. Elsbury had just obtained a divorce from her second husband Herman Elburn. Wagaman’s parents ran a ranch near Cody and the couple planned to winter in Arizona after a brief Yellowstone Park stay.
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Anne Gould
Ogy Gould
Frank Blender
San Antonio
Herman Elsbury
Gus Whyomen
Jackson
Wyo
Klahury
Wya
Anne Gould Elsbury
Jay Gould
Wyoming
Abe
L. K. Aartha
First Baptist Church
Helreks
Ezra “Gus” Wogom
Cody
Hereman Elburn
Cody Rowbev
Telon
Tilward Simpson
Arm Wogomtan
Elsbury
Evlion
Crussty
Bimpson
Arizona
Wagaman
North Fork
Comsty
Wearkells Ranch
Nelesseg
Elsa Wurs
New York
Wale
Work Starts on 2 Airport Runways
Two new runways at Brownsville Municipal Airport begin construction with Congressman Milton W. Weat present. The project aims to extend total runway length to approximately 6,290 feet, improving capacity and safety at the city airport.
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Brownsville
Brownaville Municipal
Milton Weat
Wirlthy
NAZI LEGATION MARKED BY VANDALISM IN MEXICO CITY
Aug 2 194? Mexican painters and writers from the Legion of Victory attacked the German legation facade in Mexico City. vandals daubed a swastika on the building while police patrolled nearby. The incident followed clashes as attackers used paint and brushes, drawing attention to a broader political symbol crisis.
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Omnes
Mexico City
Mandanco
Rica
Firat Salon Prihay
Man Segation
Aranea Pazni
Lagiannatres
Ois
Legion
Waahiigton
Ptt Cial
San Antonio depot opens new warehous es complex at Fort Sam Houston
The ceremony marked completion of four 1,000,000 square foot warehouses at the San Antonio General depot, Fort Sam Houston. Maj. C. R. Hagestine presented keys to depot commander Gol J. A. Porter as construction chief workmen were saluted. The $2,842,060 project covers 28 acres with rail and road access, fireproof brick construction, 100 compartments per building, and capacity to load 132 freight trains of 40 cars. Dolph-Baterson Construction Co. led the project with excavation by Cablazier and Host of San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Fort Saiv Houston
J. A. Porter
C. R. Hagestine
Durig
Mers
O. B. Pavis
Edwin V. Batutan
Dvig. Grn
Brenon
Bomnetvell
Quartermaster General
Washington
Illdera
Somervell
Uie
Dolph-Bateron Construction Company
Dallas
Cablazier
iWeminne Copper
Plantation Pipeline Project Receives Federal Authority
The Plantation Pipeline company gains presidential authority to build a Baton Rouge to Greensboro gas line, using eminent domain for rights of way. Estimated cost ranges 25 million dollars, with a 1,000,000 gallons daily capacity. Route covers Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee.
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Atlanta
Plantation Pipaitie Company
Athority
Pyesident Roosevelt
Batoh Rouge
Greensboro
N. C
White House
Hyde Fark
Harold G. Ickes
Federal Petroleum Co-Ordinatee
Moe
Southeastern Pipeline Company
Port St. Joe
Pia
Chaitaynonga
Tenn
Gasoine
Canadian Plane Crashes Killing Four Royal Air Force Crew
In Liverpool Nova Scotia four Royal Canadian Air Force crew members were killed when their bomber crashed during a search mission. The accident occurred today and all four airmen perished.
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Liverpool
Nova Scotia
Royal Canadian Air Force
Tve
Bo Natetys
British Bombers Fire Tripoli in Raid Report
Cairo dispatch says RAF bombers dropped nearly 20 bombs on Tripoli causing more than 10 fires, one extending 115 miles. A British communique notes raids on harbor and airfield areas at Ab Molla with ships damaged and vessels left adrift.
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Cairo
Egypt
Hombe
Thy &Ralf
Trpail Gaturdey Nigat
Viathie
Ab Molla
Livan
Crasher Mocks Nazi Broadcasts During Interference
London reports describe a mysterious wave-length grasher jamming Deutschilander broadcasts. The Nazi station persisted despite the jamming, with announcers continuing despite interruptions and threats. Officials claimed counter-measures are being prepared as war reporters noted the attack.
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Deutschlunder
Ava
World War II War Roundup Signals Shifting Fronts
British and Russian forces push into Iran and threaten German agents as Allied vows echo. Churchill pledges support for the United States while British reinforcements reach Singapore. Red Army reports counter-attacks in Leningrad and Ukraine as German forces claim encirclements. Luftwaffe and U-boats sink British merchant ships near Gibraltar and in Atlantic routes. Sabotage rises in France amid occupation tensions and Communist accusations surface.
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Titi ' R
Hastoff
Angeyus
Persian Gulf
Naz
Moscow
London
Ran
Persia
Navi
Churchill
United States
Japan
Tokyo
Singapore
Red Army
Leningki
Gomel
Duleperopetrovsk
Kley
Convay
Germany
Airmin
England
Parisami
France
Hlame'og
Probe On Gasoline Shortage Draws Senate Inquiry
The American Automobile Association pressed for a congressional investigation into the East gas shortage. A. A. President Thomas P Renry accused officials of mismanaging the crisis and said auto owners face conflicting, shifting statements. Senator Maloney proposed a senate commerce committee inquiry as Henry urged orderly handling of fuel supplies and rights for all users. Petroleum Coordinator Harold Ickes urged cautious planning for Labor Day trips amid rising prices and widespread concerns over distribution controls.
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Washington
American Automobile Association
A. A
Thomas P Renry
Forthi
Congress
Malogney
D.-Conn
Senate
Cowrmerce Committee
Henry
Harold
Ekes
Leing Elven USA Bs Ike
Office of Piles Administration
War 25 Years Ago Today August 25 1910
Compiled notes recount British and Allied actions with Serb and German activity across rivers and bridges. British Royal Air Force and German Zeppelins impact outskirts of London, casualties reported. Mentions a year earlier bombardments on London and shifting Soviet army stance.
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Despale
Angista
Ctalm
Tre and
Caster Effex
Delville
Tone Gernan Zeppelin
Horns
London
B.A. Foon Bertin
Mexico
Pinima
Burglar Takes Safe From Sinclair Retinilite Plant
Dallas police report a burglary at the Sinclair Retinilite plant where an estimated $1039 was taken from a safe. The thief fled in an automobile belonging to the company as investigators pursue leads.
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Dallas
Sinclair ‘Retinilite
Heromyprny
Navy Minister Reports to Emperor on Matters
Admiral Koshiro Gizawa, naval minister, was received today by Emperor Hirata for a report on naval matters at TOHYO on August 25. The audience followed a formal briefing detailing strategic concerns and fleet status.
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Cenfer
Tohyo
Koshiro Gizawa
Hirata
Japs Permit War Goods Passage Through Japanese Waters
A Tokyo dispatch reports that Japan may temporarily allow American war materials to pass toward Vindivostok via routes controlled by the Japanese navy. The move is linked to seeking relaxation of U S economic restrictions, with passages through strategic straits questioned by Telichi Muto.
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Bnanghat
Tokyo
Vindivaostak
United States
Japan
Telichi Muto
Hechi
Depangre Archipelago
Sea of Japan
Russia
Sierrlan
Vindivnstok
RAF Training by Airlines Proposed
Aug 26 Warrington report that several American commercial airlines plan to provide their spare tines to train volunteers for the RAF. Trans Atlantic flier Dick Moved reportedly discussed the plan with Air Commodore Thornton at the British embassy. High interest among pilots to spend time training.
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Warrington
Horses Return as Offense and Workforce Urgency
Chicago reports a shift back to work horses and mules as gasoline constraints and higher prices raise demand for draft power. Wayne Dinsmore of the Horse and Mule Association predicts a steady decline in work animals will halt, noting substitution by teams for short hauls, price trends, and remount depot activity.
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Chicago
America
Wayne Dinsmore
Association of Ampries
Dinanore
Dinamore
Dinsmore
Condemnation Begins on Land for Officers Housing
Victoria, Aug 45. Condemnation proceedings begun on two parcels of land northeast of the city for a government project to build 100 homes for non commissioned officers of the Victoria air base. The two tracks, about 22.40 acres, are owned by Ed Wagner and Ed Walker.
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Victoria
Victoria Air -Bane
Ed Wagner
Ed Walker
Lightning Bolt Strikes Empty Bed During Storm
A severe thunderbolt hit a home in DALLAR injuring no one but destroying a child’s bed as a family was away. The event occurred late yesterday during a storm and prompted a cautious remark from the mother about possible harm had they been home.
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