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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1939

Page

2

Texas plans emergency volunteer force for war

Texas military leaders and the War Department outline an emergency volunteer force of about 55,000 to defend the state before national conscription begins. Texas would contribute 15,000 in the national guard and 4,000 volunteers to join regular services, with mobilization days and recruitment centers across multiple cities and districts statewide.

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Texas National Guard Prepared to Do Its Bit for Defense

Adjutant General Knox lauds Texas preparedness noting the Texas National Guard holds more than 30 million dollars in federal property including guns uniforms and equipment. The guard has artillery machine gun rifle and pistol training with over 55000 dollars in ammunition reported. the 141st Infantry has won the Pershing trophy three times and donates it annually to the national guard infantry regiment.

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Cavalry Team Sets Marksmanship Records for Pershing Trophy

The One Hundred Twenty-fourth cavalry dominated rifle, machine gun, and trench mortar marksmanship to earn the Pershing trophy for cavalry a fourth time, underscoring their exemplary competitive performance and unit prestige.

One Hundred Twenty-fourth Cavalry Pershing

ILOUGE ASKS END TO TREATY

Rome Aug 30. Premier Mussolini fronts Il Popolo D Italia calls scrap of the treaty of Versailles as a first step toward ending Europe's war fear. The Milan paper, widely reprinted, reportedly authorized by Mussolini, hints at a peace formula addressing European and non European complaints. Thousands of Italians move to the countryside on government advice, while the exodus from major cities remains orderly.

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Treasury daily position report August figures released

Washington August 30 treasury data show receipts 15.24 million versus 46.41 million year ago and expenditures 32.14 million versus 28.42 million. Net balance 2.31 billion, working balance 1.62 billion, customs receipts 324 thousand, fiscal year receipts 897.25 million, expenditures 1.39 billion. Gross debt 49.86 billion, daily increase 53.42 million. Gold assets 16.61 billion. Next Friday is September 1 and moving day for thousands of persons.

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60 Dismissed by Rail Commission in Texas Notice

Austin August 40 No official word on whether 60 or more railroad commission employees would be dismissed effective September 1. The action follows vetoes by the governor in the department appropriations bill. The commission sent out notices as one of the last state departments to act. a complete list of affected employees was not immediately available.

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German commander Hans Kundt dies in Gran Chaco war

Behlan August 30 reports General Hans Kundt, head of the Bolivian army, died Monday near Lugans amid the Gran Chaco conflict with Paraguay. The German officer led Bolivian forces in the contested region, prompting regional military reactions.

Refugees Fill Foreign Areas Near Tientsin

The Japanese army, after blocking Chinese passage into foreign concessions during the flood, is today herding refugees into British and French zones. British authorities admit thousands seek relief though facilities are scant, and concessions move to raise barriers as influx grows.

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France Moves Children to Safe Zones During War Tension

Paris begins evacuation of nearly 50 000 children as war threats loom over Europe. Daladier calls emergency session with army air and finance committees while Berlin notes fuel hopes for peace negotiations. Weygand heads to Syria on secret mission. Naggiar to report from Moscow. Russia’s status on pact unsettled. British French accept mediation by Leopold of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.

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