Critique of Cruelty in Western Films Prompts Public Outcry
The article condemns mistreatment of horses in Westerns and condemns producers for prioritizing box office and sensationalism over humane practices. It cites Hearst crusade rhetoric and calls for stronger animal cruelty enforcement, urging public action and industry reform.
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Agair Ke
Cotlier
Jolllor
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Catints
Hearst
Mal St
California
Wrisa
Society For the Prevention of Cruetty
Estate
SAC
SPC
SPLC
Cold snap and storms lash San Antonio with lightning damage
San Antonio experienced a cold wave followed by heavy rain and thunderstorms. Weather forecasts expect temperatures from the mid forties to low sixties with freezing weather likely to return before the cold spell ends. Lightning struck a transformer on Main Avenue causing a fire department belt line outage and a damaged telephone pole near Thompson Sledele Company.
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Main Avenue
Clone Converse
City Electrician
Public Service Company
Converse
Thompson Sledele Company
Byondwey
Burea
Stinson Field
South Africa Peace Leader Quits Post
CAPETOWN December 12 Former Prime Minister J G Hertzog and N C Hevenga former minister of fl Naree announced resignations today as members of parliament. Hertzog had led the United Nationalist party and the peace movement within the British commonwealth.
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Union of South Africa
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M4. Hertzog
N.C. Hevenga
Naree
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Apo Hertzog
Thich
Steamer Aground on Mexican Coast Near Frontera
Vera Graz Mexico reports a steamer bound from Carmen Campeche ran aground about 25 miles from Frontera on the Tabasco coast. Coastguard G27 sailed with rescue gear to refloat the vessel after the grounding was observed.
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Campeche
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Tabasco
Frontera
Norwegian Army Chief Interned in Germany Capture
Norwegian telegraph bureau reported today that Gen Otto Rige Heenmander in Chief of Norway was interned in a German concentration camp. The message states he was detained after Norway’s torres fell to German forces.
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Norwegian Telegraph Bureau
Otto Rige
Heenmander
Norway
Torres
Tne
Tiger Dressen
Germany
Britain Loan Subject to Congress, Morgenthau Says
Secretary Morgenthau stated the U S treasury would consider lending to Britain only with congressional consent. He and Jones reiterated policy of congressional approval, noting Johnson Act constraints and potential legal interpretations. Morgenthau met with British under secretary Phillips and did not commit to seeking a loan or fund extensions.
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Treasury
Great Britain
Jesse H. Jones
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Congress
Jones
Hrat
Johnson
Morgentha
Frederick Phillips
Roosevelt
Caribbean
Widen
Editor Gayda Denounces British War Effort in Italy
Rome editorial claims Britain tried to break Italy’s resolve with radio propaganda and agents inside the country. Virginio Gayda lists three motives for Britain’s alleged push: to secure news, bolster American morale, and wage a war of nerves against Italy.
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Virginioy Jayda
Britain
Italy
Home Front
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Mdiq
Wye
Doloriale Dyralla
Haye
Germans Claim Sinking Five British Ships
Berlin reported that German forces sunk five British ships totaling about 30 000 tons near Clacton on Sea and the Thames estuary area. The DNB said a 200 ton ship was hit five times. a 1600 ton vessel was damaged. London and other areas faced heavy night air raids with considerable damage to towns and industries.
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DNB
Alnklog
Clacton-on-Sea
Thames
London
Southend
Hastings
Midllands
Landon
Birminghamn
Germany
Mild Winter Temps Reported at Alaska Station
In Fairbanks Alaska the army cold weather experimental station reported no cold weather today with interior Alaska seeing temperatures from 36 to 46 above zero. Old timers say Ubisto notes this may be among the mildest winters in recent memory.
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Fairdanhs
Alaska
Germans Capture Norway Tanker in Indian Ocean
The 8310 ton Norwegian tanker Gle Jasob was reported captured by a German raider in the Indian Ocean. Brought to Kobe under a prize crew, she sailed for an unknown destination. The raider displayed the British Union Jack and halted Ole Jacob for inspection before revealing its true identity.
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Kobe
Texas Panhandle Sees Freezing Rain To Snow Transition
Cold wet weather moved across Oklahoma and Texas with freezing rain and snow expected. Texas Panhandle towns report mist and low temperatures near 34 degrees. Precipitation and fog affected many cities including Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Ardmore and Oklahoma City with notable rainfall amounts.
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Midland
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Avussin
Navasota
Waco
Belton
Fort Worth
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Ardmore
Okla
City
Ambassador Lord Lothian Dies After Plea for Aid
British ambassador Lord Lothian died in the Georgian embassy in Washington at 1 a.m. after appealing to Americans to back aid to Britain. He had urged the United States to supply planes ships and funds to keep Britain from falling to Nazi Germany. The death followed a period of illness and a canceled speech to the American Farm Bureau Federation in Baltimore.
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Lord Lothian
England
Germany
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Neville Butler
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Bal- Himaye
Britain
United States
Mangess
American Farm Bureau Federation
Baltimore
Federation
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Roosevelt
Henry Morgenthau de
Great Britain
London
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Eivil
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State Department
U. 5
Tornado Strikes Napoleonville. Minor Damage Reported
An early morning tornado in Napoleonville Louisiana damaged several buildings and caused $10,000 to $12,000 in damage. No injuries were reported as residents fled to safety including Laflee Sebastian Pazulo and family sleeping when the storm hit at 2 50 a m. The storm lasted about 45 minutes and skirted the bayou settlement near Pierre Parte, tied to a fatal tornado from about a year ago.
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Napoleonville
Laflee
Sebastian Pazulo
De La Huerta Reappointed as Inspector General of Mexican Consulates
President Avily Camacho approved the return of ex President Adolfo de la Huerta to the post of inspector general of Mexican consulates in the United States. De la Huerta, once living in Los Angeles as a singing teacher, led a revolution against Obregon and was expelled from the republic years ago.
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Ministry of Foreign Relations
Avily Camacho
Adolfo de la Huerta
United States
de la Huerta
Los Angeles
Cali
Ainge
Alvaro Obregon
Brooks Reappointed to Lower Colorado River Authority Board
Austin reporter Raymond Brooks was reappointed to the board of fire stars of the Lower Colorado River Authority by Attorney Cheral Gérald Mannthay.
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County Doctor Attacked by Three in Brooklyn Myers Block
A county tuberculosis specialist, Dr Boccrlato of 923 West Hullache Avenue, was bruised after an assault by three men in the 606 block of Brooklyn Myers, police report filed Thursday. He recently joined the county staff.
West Asks Ruling on Lost Trial Dockets
Justice West of Precinct 6 petitions District Attorney Shook for guidance on recovering trial fees after two docket books were stolen November 21. He says the theft prevents submitting monthly reports to the county auditor and leaves only the precinct constable to handle court matters.
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Rie Perce
Ottis A. West
John H. Shook Fay
West
Yo Park
Pre Yule Warning on Auto Accidents
Washington dispatch warns of higher automobile accident risk the Saturday before Christmas. Census bureau notes increased death tolls on that day, with records showing two to three times the usual figures.
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Census Bureau
Seys
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Cloudy skies with local rains and colder air. Thursday night and Friday expect cloudy skies with rain in the south, snow in the north, and a cold wave. northeast to north winds, temperatures dipping to the 40s-60s region.
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J. H. Darbar
West Texas
9 Divisions In Peril as British Advance in North Africa
London reports say Churchill announced over 20 000 Italian prisoners and widespread equipment losses after a four day British offensive. Italian base Say Barnat fell as Rom Allied forces pushed to Sidi Barrani and Matruh with three Italian divisions believed destroyed or captured.
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Lonaton
Winston Churchill
Cemimons
Cairo
Oftynes
Mediterranean
Talian
Say Harrant
Rodolfo Greatani
Churchill
Opo
Matruh
Ate
Wemayy
Cormogonique Fron Catena
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Sid Barvani
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Sebastiann Gallina
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