Battle of New Orleans Crowned War of 1812 Glory
An analysis of the January 8 1815 Battle of New Orleans as a pivotal American victory. Charles Jackson’s strategic command is praised, while the slow news spread and treaty Ghent’s date are noted. The piece recounts forces including Admiral Cochrane and 12 000 sailors, examining defense failures and martial law in New Orleans.
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Pope Calls for Yule Truce Across War Wrecked Fronts
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius X I C urged a spontaneous or mutual Christmas truce to spare the angel chorus of peace from the clash of arms. The pope granted Christmas Eve masses in wartime blackout areas and exempted Catholics in war zones from attending Christmas Day Mass. London circles noted Churchill’s prior rejection of a Christmas armistice while Rome awaited Allied response.
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Winston Churchills
Pope Pius Kit
Woman Injured in Car Truck Crash Near Salitos Street
Mrs. Fellelu Gonzales, 17, of 1220 Counters Avenue, drove a car that collided with a truck in the 4200 block of Nasalitos Street. Passengers Credidad Gueyn, 20, and Gilbert Trinidad, 4, of 210 Elvira Street, suffered minor injuries. The truck driver, Emmet Jalmes, 4, of 119 North Alta Street, was listed as the other involved party.
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Gibert Trinidad
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Emmet Jalmes
Alta Street
Sol Right With Us Weather Forecast Teases Warm Wednesday
A foggy start gives way to cloudiness and a warm Wednesday with a forecast high near seventy. Monday’s high reached fifty eight with a Tuesday morning low around forty eight and an expected Wednesday low around forty one. Northeast winds accompany the day’s cicadas.
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J. Henry Jarhop
Brazil Fliers Off With Six Planes From Duncan Field
A group of Brazilian air corps officers led by Maj. J. B Macedo flew six single engine biplanes acquired from Plane to Brazil. The aircraft landed back in Brazil after a journey that began at Duncan field then to the United States.
L A Man Burned in House Blaze
A Tuesday fire caused 400 damage to Mrs. Juan Valdez home on North Globe street and burned her son Fellman Valdes age 32 who works at night. The mother woke to the blaze but could not explain the cause, officials said.
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North Glboto Street
Fellman Valdes
Congressmen to Tour S. A. Posts
Three congressmen were to arrive at Randolph Field at 4 p.m. Tuesday by army airplane for an inspection tour of Army activities. They would be accompanied by Lieut. Pol. J. D. McIntyre. They planned to depart by air later Wednesday to inspect Brownmitte activities.
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Brownmitte
Man Faces Two Burglary Counts in Justice Court
Prank Acosta, of 4202 Comal Street, charged Tuesday with two counts of burglary in Justice of the Peace Bat Corriguiy’s court. Alleged to have entered homes of Marclay Mocles at 909 South Frio Street and Mrs. H. Ramera at S17 South Frio Street. Illinois 122 years old. Springfield, The Mec. 3, 41WSI-The state of Tlinois was 4122 years old today.
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Worker Hurt on Powder Project in Charleston
An explosion at the DuPont powder plant construction site injured worker Eubank, 25, and caused minor injuries to two others, Starnes and Wolf. DuPont executive Chnged th ax cavation work and an investigation began. The plant aims to produce 400000 pounds of powder daily when production starts in May, potentially one of the world’s largest powder plants.
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Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday night into Thursday with northeast to east winds. Airport high around 62 Tuesday, low 45 Wednesday morning, high Wednesday near 62 to 68. East Texas to be warmer in the north, with mostly cloudy skies, and light to moderate northerly winds. West Texas expected to be cooler north with increasing high cloudiness. Period covers 8:30 pm December 3 to 8:30 pm December 4.
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Romania orders disarmament as Iron Guard purge intensifies
In Bucharest a harsh decree orders the entire Romanian population to surrender arms within three days under threat of imprisonment. The government dissolves the Tron Guard police, fears civil warfare, and bans green shirts amid a purge that claims several Tron Guard leaders were shot attempting to escape. Young King Mihai remains concealed as authorities tighten security against alleged Iron Guard elements.
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World Operates on a Shoestring
Wichita district report describes a classroom exercise where Leachar asked students to identify a smile from a list of clues including a skate key a screen door hook a key ring items dentists use part of a sewing machine part of a puzzle part of a band uniform and a milk bottle cap. Few students answered correctly with a likely misfit response.
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Tram collision kills seven near Benton Illinois
Seven WPA workers died when a tram struck a truck south of Benton. The accident occurred as the motor vehicle and workers, returning from a job, were involved in a fatal crash. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the victims.
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Brooks Officer Killed in Plane Crash near San Antonio
Lieutenant Spence, 22, of Brooks Field died when his training aircraft crashed 29 miles north of San Antonio. Officials reported he failed to return after takeoff on Monday afternoon. Wreckage was found near a caravan house on Rancho Blanco road. An FAA investigation was ordered. the Air Corps reverses and a formal inquiry will follow.
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Nazis Destroy 18 Ships In 2 Attacks On Convoy
Berlin reports heavy submarine strikes on British commerce, sinking 17 merchantmen totaling over 191,000 tons and a 17,000-ton auxiliary cruiser, plus additional losses from two more ships, with German command crediting U boats for major impact. Distress signals show multiple vessels attacked near Ireland and west of Britain, including freighters and tankers, as Mackay Radio relayed word of Salvania attacked off the Irish coast.
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British Bases to Cost U. S. More
Washington reports that the United States may pay a substantial sum, possibly 25 million dollars or more, to acquire eight British Atlantic bases. Sites include Newfoundland, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, and British Guiana with Trinidad under progress. Land may require expropriation, and colonial tax reimbursements are possible. Roosevelt recently authorized 50 million for construction. officials deem these bases worth the price for naval efficiency.
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Killed in Train Wreck Near Zaragoza Spain
At Zaragoza Spain on a December day two express trains collided between Madrid and Barcelona. About three bodies were recovered from the wreckage and more victims were reported missing in freezing conditions with temperatures around 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The crash occurred near Vallin de Campret station after a derailment and derailment in bad weather.
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Britain to Raise Sugar and Tea Ration For Christmas Week
London reports Food Minister Lord Woolton announced increased rations for the Christmas week starting December 16. Sugar will rise to 12 ounces per week and tea to 4 ounces, up from 1 and 2 ounces respectively, easing shortages during the holiday period.
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Cattle Overload Spurs Sheriff Action Near Castyavitle
Oscar Siblenethin, living ten miles from Castyavitle rand, has eight more head of cattle than he wants. Sheriff deputies were dispatched to seize the surplus and clear the grass.
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Army Planes In Transit For Via Rail Training Centers
Thirty two AT 12 advance training planes are being wire loaded from nine railroad cars at Duncan, preparatory to shell being fitted and checked for use at aviation training centers. The shipment, received Monday, marks the first time air corps officers recall planes sent by freight rather than flown. The crated planes came from Republic Aircraft Corporation on salary and will be fitted by Dunear Geld engineers.
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Firemen Robbed After False Alarm
Report from Anderson describes a fire alarm at a hospital that turned out to be false. Burglars then robbed the fire station lockers, taking about $390. Assistant Chief Arnold Meister stated the buildings were set to the alarm and the crew returned to the station.
Britain to build fifty cargo ships in the United States
London reports Shipping Minister Ronald H. Gross told the Commons Britain has ordered construction of 50 cargo vessels in the United States and may rent to purchase serviceable British ships. He said every effort is made to ship the greatest possible ships with rapid delivery, amid German raids that sunk several merchantmen totaling about 160,000 tons.
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Charges Dropped Against Deputy in Emergency Run Case
Deputy sheriff Prank Masl- Chews faced charges for speeding and traffic signal violations along with two other counts. The case, tied to a Nov 22 incident in Cambridge Temple Calhoun, was dismissed after a private conference stated the deputy was on an emergency run when an offense occurred.
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Sixpress Company Head Shoots Self in New York
Mitchell, president of the Adan Express company, is dead from a self-inflicted bullet wound. He was found at his Fifth Avenue apartment and died at Lenox Hill Hospital. His wife, Mrs Herma Loy Mitchell, offered no immediate reason for the act.
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Gasoline Prices Boosted in Dallas Factored by Market Changes
Dallas reports gasoline prices rose as business conditions tightened, with crude costs and local demand nudging averages upward. Industry observers note volatility ahead, while motorists feel the impact at the pump.
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Record Cold Grips Midwest With Subzero Lows
Central United States endures severe cold as an advancing air mass pushes temperatures below zero across multiple states. Milwaukee ties a 14 year date low at eight degrees, while Minnesota and Michigan report heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions. A farmer dies in Pelican Rapids amid freezing temps and wildfires hamper efforts as crews battle blazes in another state.
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