Propaganda and the masses shaping war fear
The piece argues news and emotion drive public opinion more than facts, noting how sensational German wartime footage swayed Congress yet was dismissed as propaganda. It contends democracy rests on majority will and that public emotion, not reason, pushes nations toward conflict, urging readers to scrutinize mass belief.
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Anaseveh
New Deal Congress
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Italy loses thousands in desert fighting as British report
London reports from Cairo and western desert dispatches say Italian forces suffered heavy casualties with thousands captured, including five generals, as British and Allied air forces bombed Tobruk and other Libyan bases. British patrols along the Anglo Egyptian frontier inflicted additional Italian losses.
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Egypt
Reuters
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Western
Desert
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Sudan
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British Sub Sinks German Supply Ship off Norwegian Coast
The British submarine Sunfish sank a German supply ship of about 400 tons off the Norwegian coast, and was also reported to have damaged a German tanker of similar tonnage. Berlin reported Germany's pocket battleships rotting 15,800 tons.
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London
Sunfish
Admiralty
Berlin
Germany
Girl Treated After Iodine Ingestion At Fil ing Station
A young customer telephoned to report she had swallowed iodine. J Ki Odham, operator at a filing station at 3820 South Presa Street, arrived to find a girl who said she had taken iodine. She was taken to Robert B Green Hospital for care.
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Num
Odhah
Robert B. Grean Hospital
Bond Set for Impersonation of Army Officer Case
Cameroi C Barbee of Cileago faces charges for impersonating an army officer. Bond set at $1500 after arraignment before U.S. Camp missioner Paul Lockhart Priday. Case records note Wednesday appearance and bond amount.
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Army
Cameroi
Barbee
Cileago
United States
Paul Lockhart Priday
Winter Weather Closes In Texas US Cold Wave
A strong cold front from the Dakotas moved into Texas and Oklahoma bringing rain sleet and snow with a hard freeze forecast for Saturday. Officials warned livestock losses risk and river flooding loomed in parts while storms caused power and travel disruptions across North and West Texas and Oklahoma.
Influenza Epidemic Hits San Antonio Schools
San Antonio faces a severe flu outbreak with 605 new cases reported in four days, 20 percent of city students absent, and four pneumonia deaths. Health officer Dr. W A King warns the epidemic could worsen, urges crowd avoidance and rest, while schools and theaters close to slow spread.
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W. A. King
King
San Antonio
Valle
James T. Shea
Kile
de. King
Duke of Windsor Flew From Miami to Meet Roosevelt
In a confidential flight from Miami a naval plane carried the Duke of Windsor to an undisclosed destination for talks with President Roosevelt. Reports said the visit was a courtesy call tied to possible future U S representation. Luggage absent and officials kept silent as the voyage progressed.
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Duke of Windsor
Miami
United States
Rossevalt
Withhi
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Fin
Dee
Roosevelt
Tam
Navy
Tim Sire
Hia Nacon
Washington
Daka
Akie de Camp
Vyevyan Drury
Jess Yepresenta
Windsor
State Department
Ieee
Drury
Waa
Miami Herald
Minn
Bahamas
Cahantos
Middle Class Purge In Italy Sparks Fascist Action Squads
Rome dispatch reports the Fascist party launching a purge of Italians labeled middle class slackers and defeatists. Under orders from high command, squads will target dissidents and profiteers in a bid to "clean up" the nation, the Regime Fasciata announces via spokesman Huberto Farinacci.
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CINB
Etemmtis
Italy
Fascist Party
Arand
Disskiint Clesimenta
Regine Fasciata
Huberto Farinacci
Petain and Laval Return From Paris Visit
Vichy France Dec 13 Chief of State Philippe Petain and Vice Premier Pierre Laval return here okay from a visit to Paris.
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Laval
Paris
Vichy
France
Philippe Petain
Pierre Laval
Visib
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity update
The forecast calls for cloudy and colder conditions with rain possible and a chance of snow or sleet in some areas. North winds will be moderate to fresh, with temperatures varying by region including potential freezes Friday night. Extended outlook shows continued cold with a hard freeze in parts, and cooler conditions across East and West Texas through the period.
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Texas
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Orlens Weather Bureau
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Barris County
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San Artoniads
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San Antonio
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Ely
Jazlo
Wpwer
Canada
United States
Wertheromn
East Texas
Enon
San Ayento
Big Grande ‘Valley
Rio Grande Valley
Lvestock
Denor
West Texas
Healy
Phatton
Two Men Accused in Knife Milling Fatality Near Blanco
In a fragmentary Blanco County report, two men are linked to the death of 30 year old Lanjn Edge who bled to death after a slash to the throat during a confrontation on the Legion Memorial Highway south of Blanco. Arrests include J. D. Mitchell and Wilbur Young, with Mitchell recounting a visit to Kendalia and a long detour due to blocked bridges.
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Jounean City
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Anerea Legion
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Dexar
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Kendaly
Sinte Bleing
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Blanco-Conral
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J. D. Mitchell
Ingram
Wilbur Wo Young
Dalia
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Herpnetin
Abelke
Bexar County
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Arto
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69 Known Dead After Shipwreck
Istanbul reports 69 dead after a ship carrying 400 refugees to Palestine broke up in heavy seas near Istanbul. About 180 survivors were rushed to hospitals as relief crews battled high waves.
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Turkey
Bec
Marvin
Bula Barle
Palestine
Fatanbul
Matmoin
Tstabbul
Piciy
Nifebaats
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Sinlede
Hitler Duce Talks Reported Persist in Europe
Reports persist that Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met or planned a summit, despite denials. Dispatches say Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop left Berlin for a destination, with rumors of an imminent meeting in Munich on June 18 and talks involving Franco or allied leaders.
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Switzerland
INS
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Hiller
Joachun
Ribbentrop
Berl
Reno
Trou
Berlin
Rynaes
Hitler
Benigs
Mussolini
New York
B. Iin
Swiss Tighten Up Frontier Control
Swiss authorities tightened frontier control by decree authorizing the army to increase border posts with Germany Italy and France for urgent reasons. No official justification was given though observers linked the move to restrain refugees fleeing into Switzerland.
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Bern
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
France
Weh
AGTH Division Move Delayed for Christmas Break
The Thirtysixth Division movement from rammed towns to Brownwood Bowle is delayed from December 17 and 18 to December 27 and 28. The delay extends one extra day at home for troops to share Christmas dinner with families due to camp readiness issues.
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Canin Bowle
Brownwood
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