United States Should Admit English Speaking Empire States
A writer urges uniting English speaking parts of the empire with the United States through a federal constitution or admission as states, arguing it would bolster defense and global standing. He considers constitutional paths, potential obstacles, and the strategic value of extending the English language and culture, while noting political hurdles and the need to preserve republican government.
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United States
Lord Bryce
Empire
Cunaidla
Australia
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
England
Texas
Senate
Engeland
Hig
Philippines
Union
Murope
Darridory
South America
Africa
Canada
Msin
British Isles
Tvisherdt
Great Britaia
Drop With Zip For L A Weather Note
San Antonians can expect slightly cooler weather Sunday morning with a low near 46 degrees. Saturday’s low was 63 and Saturday afternoon’s high around 72. Sunday afternoon is expected to be warmer, while morning will feel cooler, affecting golf plans.
Missing Investment Counselor Sought by U S Authorities
Philadelphia report notes federal action to locate Rob ert J Bolts a 64 year old investment counselor accused in a 21 count indictment for fraud and failure to register with the SEC authorities. A city official said clients entrusted about 2 5 million dollars to his management as investigations unfold. The grand jury had heard testimony from prominent city figures over three days.
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Philadelphia
Dec
Robert J. Bolts
Bolts
Securives and Exchange Commission
SEC
Morrison seeks abolition of justice of the peace office
Dallas precinct three justice of the peace D Morrison, re elected in a write in campaign for his ninth term, proposes abolishing the office. He argues rural minor fee offices in Daling county are costly and adds his own salary is 75 dollars a month to operate the office.
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Dallas
Bec
Inbi—News
D. Morrison
Chihuahua Rebel Leader Surrenders to Mexican Authorities
Dispatches from Chihuahua City report Lidut, Col. Crug Villal ya, Almaranists gubernatorial candidate who took up arms with rebels weeks ago, has surrendered to military authorities. He accused Gen. Juan Andreu Alata van Joy of deceiving his supporters.
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Mexico City
Chihuachvg City
Lidut
Crug Villalya
Almaranists
Surala
Juan Andreu Alatavan
Calvary Baptist to Honor Ten-Year Pastorate Anniversary
The Rev Willa Joyner evangelist for the Texas Baptist convention will speak at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday night during a special service observing the tenth anniversary of Pastor Rev Neat Ells tenure.
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Calvary Baptist
Willa Joyner
Texas Baptist
Young Motorist Heiner Mendex Injured in Fredericksburg Wreck
A 10 year old youth named Heiner Mendex, from Monte Rami sbrent, sustained minor cuts and bruises after a Saturday accident on the Fredericksburg road. He was treated at Revert D Gren hospital.
Planed auto plants to build planes for wartime use
War department and defense commission plan four auto plants west of the Mississippi to boost aircraft output to 40 000 planes a year by 1942 with two 2 400 a year sites in Kansas City and Omaha and two others to produce four motor bombers at 1200 a year. Tulsa considered. mass production expected in 15 months. Navy costs rise with ship pace and shore station work.
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Washington
Del
T—Fi
Defense
Tige
Fratorway
Mississippi River
War Department and Defense Commission
Keanesas City
Omaha
Neb
Tulsa
Okla
Naval
Hon
Navy Yards
Robinson
Bureau Af
Pha Navy
Congress
Knudsen urges speed in defense materiel production
Netrody Dye and four industrial chiefs urged rapid expansion of defense materiel output to back American involvement. William S Knudsen told Detroit’s Aero club that accelerating setup, quantity and delivery improves national security and demonstrates industry’s resolve. Attendees included M. M. Gilman of Packard, Ty Keller of Chrysler, Co. E. Wilson of General Motors, and Charles E. Sormison of Ford.
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Na- Hono
William 8 Knudsen
Bot
Despoit
Aderaft Club
Detroit
M. M. Gilman
Packerd Motor Gun Company
K. Ty Keller
Chrysler Corporation
Co. E. Wilson
General Motors Corporation
iCharles E. Sormison
Ford Motor Company
Army pledges readiness to fight any enemy in Moscow assembly
A Moscow meeting of officers and Communist party troops pledged readiness to fight at any minute and defeat any foe. General Popt, commander of the Imrat Tor Eaedorn army, led the session as officers and commissars discussed reinforcing the armed forces and sending a message to Stalin.
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Moscow
lMe
Red Army
Joseph Billy
Popt
Imrat Tor Eaedorn
Communit Party
Conerence
Sta
Italian Leader Resigns Amid War Effort Shifts
Second Italy Army General Cesare Maria de Vic? di Vid Cismon resigns as Fascist Party leader after nearly six months in European war. Ettore Bastico named new chief of staff successor to Badoglio. Reports note Yugoslavia’s potential limited cooperation with the axis while Italian production and penalties for farming are debated. page 2.
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Italy
Rome
Des
Tas
Cesare Maria de Verchi
Mussolini
Cnnese
Ettore Bastica
Pietro Badoglia
Ugo Gavallino
British Broadcasting Corporation
Cavallero
Gersatz High Command
Field Mavshal
Wilhelm Keitel
Yagnelayn
Anis
Hungary
Roma
Salise
Cvet
J Rowe
Tole
Balkans
Yugoslavia
Col Donovan Heads to Europe Amid Secret Return
Col William O Donovan, former assistant attorney general and World War I Fighting Sixty-ninth commander, sails via Pan American Clipper with a party of Englishmen under assumed names, en route to Bermuda and then Europe. The trip marks his second voyage to Europe recently following a previous return from a prior voyage.
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Baltimore
William O
Wild Ri" Donovan
Euclope
Donovan
Sixty-ninth
Bermuda
Europe
Downyatt
Donald Williams
RAF Bombs Hit Munitions Dump in Valona Assault
London December 7 report says Royal Air Force bombers attacked Albanian port Valona scoring a direct hit on a munitions dump. Black smoke rose from the port after the raid as bombs detonated on Italian truck concentrations and surrounding buildings. All British crews were reported uninjured.
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London
Royal Force
Valona
Air Ministry
Nnder
Steamer Lost Off Coast of Mexico
The 600 ton coastal steamer Griz Jalva with 25 crew and five passengers was ten days overdue from Carmen to Veracruz. Five airplanes and three coast guard cutters joined the search, but the vessel was generally given up for lost after heavy seas hindered efforts.
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Vera Gruz
Mexico
Griz Jalva
Carmen
Ver Cruz
Lilyan Tashman Furs Fetch $2000 At Auction
New York dispatch reports Lilyan Tashman's fur collection sold for 2000 dollars after her death. Items included a wrap and chinilla canes valued at up to 450,000 dollars, with one piece insured for 1600 dollars. The sale follows the late actress's estate, highlighting the high value of her wardrobe accessories.
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New York
Lilyan Tashman
Flem
Chinenilla
Greek counter invasion of Albania recedes and advances
Greek forces push from Port Edda toward Argirocastro and Tepelena as Italian positions crumble. The front reports battles with heavy losses for Italy, 4400 prisoners captured, and Greek advances along the Adriatic coast toward Filbasat and the Deval valley, with well fires signaling supply disruptions.
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Tralhunys
Arirocastroo
Wand Albuttian
Hin Hames
Argivecastro
Gevernlives Alona
Porte Edda
Delving
Arglowaxtra
Porte Eada
Arghacastro
Omnthaca
Italiens
Greece
Albania
Trottier
Portas Edda
Tirain
Tirana
Greak
Tintan
Chimura
Tepeltnal
Elonsan
Adriatic
Balta
Porto Holda
Tg Jlutinn
Reac Punta
Chimara
Argirocastro
Porto Edda
Italinn Fayres
Tepelens
Arghecastra
Tepeleas
Chiinara
Yalona
Premet
Dusy
Vien
Rong
Filbasat
Thana
Wasant Rand
Wasant Rand and By Ye Devel
Moskopolis
Ihe Deval
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Surrounding Areas
Colder conditions expected Saturday with highs near 72 and a low around 46 on Sunday morning. Friday will reach about 70 with a low of 63 Saturday morning. East Texas noted to cool, with northwest winds. West Texas and Panhandle warmer into Sunday and Saturday night respectively.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Meridland
Warner Tn
Pordor
Texas
Panhandle
Arrests Made in City Traffic Crackdown
Police reported 37 arrests for traffic offenses during a late shift on Saturday night. Speeding led with twelve arrests, followed by ten for improper picking, two for improper lights, two for stop lights, five for failure to stop at yard lines, three for traffic signal violations, and one for a mechanical defect.
Typhoon Kills Nine in Philippines Across Seas
Manila reports confirm nine fishermen swept to their deaths as a powerful typhoon lashes the Philippines southeast of Luzon. Ships in the Pacific face dangerous seas while authorities monitor a pressure system as weather forecasts warn of possible sudden changes in course.
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Philippines
Manila
Heres
Tuzan Island
Nenys
Darhars
Night air raid hits Bristol harbor district
Berlin dispatch reports a British night bombing raid scorching the center of Bristol port and starting fires in the harbor area. The German agency says fires also broke out in London and raids extended across southern England with targets on Southampton Bournemouth and Brighton. Naval patrol vessels claimed two torpedo planes shot down.
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Dee
Wilts
Bristol
Dnb
Loany
London
England
Southampton
Bournemouth
Brighton
Wilgs
Geran
Enkina
Uink
Ug Ad
Explosion and Fire Hit Charleroi Steel Plant
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Pittsburgh Steel Company Allesport plant near Charleroi Pa caused about 200 dollars in damage. Fireman J B Wiser reported no injuries. Sparks from a line reportedly sparked the blast in a sitting department. a plant worker noted such incidents occur daily.
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Charlergt
Pittsburgh Steel Company
Allesport
J.B. Wiser
Field
Attack Victim Treated After Slugging at Portee Street
Police report a man attacked and slugged behind the ear Saturday near Portee Street. He received treatment at Tobrrt AL Green hospital. identity of the assailant unrevealed.
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Tobrrt AL Green Hospital
Pierson
Rafael Rei¢res
Portee Street
Paice
Bristol hit by German raids with fires and casualties
London dispatch reports Bristol a major west coast port endured night raids. Fires were set on a hospital and other buildings, several people killed or injured, and bombs dropped in southern England and South Wales. No London bombs reported, but Atlantic cables were briefly interrupted. RAF attacked targets in Belgium and Northern France. Royal Air Force fighters claimed two enemy bombers down.
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London
Bristol
Britain
Indistan
Midlands
Jcommuniique
England
South Wales
Bu Usil
Wan “Nol
Comercial
New York
Wight
Westra Mtuy
Hristal
Royal Air Force
Ingrantis
Nelgiiny
France
Sourres- Reta R.A. FL
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