Our Shield of Freedom by H H Schlacht
A tribute to the Bill of Rights and its defendents, praising Hearst papers for observing the 150th anniversary. The piece links liberty to Magna Carta, the Declaration, and the Constitution, invoking saints and founders, urging fidelity to free speech, religion, and assembly.
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OUR Shield OF Freedom
H. H. Schlacht
Temple OF Americanism
East Side’news
All America
Hearst
United States
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
San Antonio Prepares for Wednesday Night Blackout
San Antonio officials from all branches meet Mayor Quin to finalize a citywide blackout plan. A one minute whistle blast signals start at 8 0 p m with a multi note alert at 9 30 p m. Overhead lights will be shut down from 9 to 9 30 p m and army aircraft will photograph the event.
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Hupdeers
San Antonio
J. Quin
Ware Schonls
Army
Anelucter
Texas Defense Guard
Seon
Prost Bank
What to Do in a City Blackout Page 10 Guidance
A fragment notes blackout procedures issued by New York Mayor La Guardia’s Office of Civilian Defense. It directs readers to study the instructions on page 10 section Two The Information for future reference.
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New York
New York Plans 99 Million Defense for Home Front
Mayor LaGuardia announced congressional plans to fund 99 million dollars for civilian defense to shield noncombatants from bombing. He outlined universal school protection regulations, a city blackout test, and a broad New York defense plan with gas masks, improved fire forces, and 24 hour city staffing during emergencies.
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New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Office of Civilian Defense
Tech Reid
New York City
Chinese Forces Reported Advancing Along Canton River
Chinese troops both regular and guerrilla fight in coordinated actions to ease pressure on Hong Kong defenses. A Central News dispatch says they have cut Japanese road links between Canton and the Pearl River estuary, aided by British forces in Hong Kong.
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Chunghxing
Ganton-Kowloon
Bangkoy
Central
Canton
Pearl River
Hongkong
Call to Air Defense Boner Causes Theater Panic
A mixup at Kelly Field triggered alarm at San Antonio theaters after an alert order called all squadrons to action. Capt. J. W. O’Connell dismissed it as a boner while noting plans to ready crews to move aircraft. The incident prompted international Reuters and London dispatches about alarm signals and wartime expectations.
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Kelly Field
San Antonio
J. W. O'Connell
London
CNS
Reuters
Vichy
Rom
Tokyo
Kowloon
O'Connell
Mander
Kong
Driver Hurt as Car Turns Over on Dark Rural Road
Wal Ince Helstrom, 47, of New Braunfels, swerved to avoid an oncoming car without lights, the vehicle flipped five times. He was pulled from the wreck 17 miles out on the Begina Road by passing motorists. The other driver fled. no arrest. Hospital reports a broken right leg and possible internal injuries including possible broken ribs.
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Wal+ Ince Helstrom
New Hrauns
Belstrom
Santa Rosh Hospital
Strange Planes Cause Newport Blackout
Newport Naval base faced its first real blackout as unidentified aircraft sparked uncertainty. The alarm lasted about an hour from 3:30 a.m., not affecting the nearby city of Newport.
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Newport
RB. 1
Liberty Torch May Dim In City Blackout
New York faces a blackout possibly dimming the Statue of Liberty torch as preparations for wartime darkness proceed. Officials say Liberty’s beacon will remain lit, while the bell in Philadelphia is to stay visible for morale, with guards doubled around historic sites and debate over moving the relic for safekeeping.
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New York
New York Harbor
Philadelphia
Walker Alessandepnt
Bernard Samuel
Fo. Knox
Hie
Toris Bhrines
Officer Son James Roosevelt Receives Sea Duty Call
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, is asked for active duty with the Marines at sea. He declines promotion to major to stay in Washington, then will report to the San Diego Marine base before assignment to sea duty aboard.
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Washington
James Roosevelt
Marin Corps
Roosevelt
Thieaplnt
Mio
San Diego
Calif
Mearine
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy to fair Sunday with rising temperatures and light easterly winds. Airport lows around 40 Sunday morning and highs near 58. Increasing cloudiness in West Texas with possible rain and drizzle elsewhere. Noted term errors reflect incomplete data from the period.
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San Antonio
Cntl
Texas
West Texas
Big Bond
el Paso
Fanhadie
Pasad
Washington Admits Losses Amid Pacific War Actions
Washington reports mixed WWII updates from the Pacific theater. US forces claim a major victory against Japan’s invasion of the Philippines while a Guam siege suggests heavy losses. Allied attacks persist on Luzon and Wake while a Japanese fuel oil discovery raises questions about refueling plans near Central America.
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Washington
Pacific
Philippines
Guan
Guam
Wake
Midway Islands
Navy
Costa Rica
Panama Canal
Chutis Routed in Luzon as Manila Battles Continue
Reports from Rome and Manila describe ongoing Japanese attacks on Guim and air raids on Mantle while American forces claim mopping up Lingayen coast. An eye witness from Manila cites fierce hand to hand fighting north of Manila where Japanese paratroopers and their sea-borne forces were said to be wiped out in the Nath Central Luzon swamps.
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Douglas M
Arthur
Amyio
Philippines
Luzon
Army Air Force
Tazot
New York
Bec
UNS
Guim
Rome Radio
Pacific
London
Nichols
Mantle
Sunday Times
the Times Sai
Nila
Deco
Manila
Manilx
Nath
Kea
Lingayen
Afantia
Douglas MacArthur
U.S. Far Eastern Army
Philippine
Tsegaspi
Whe
Cebu
Nichols Jfield
Japanese admit Lexington damaged by U S forces
London report cites Tokyo and Paris sources saying Japan acknowledges damage to the Lexington, with Tokyo dispatches noting a possible sinking and cabinet speculation. Four days earlier a Japanese submarine was reported to have torpedoed the Lexington, and Vichy sources discuss the high command’s reasons.
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INS
Reuter
Iy Winky Jace
Tokyo
Imperia
Heacyiy
Iteratt
Neeney
Demei
The
Lexington
Cabinet
Tom Mize Demei
Jones Offers Free Bomb Insurance War Protection Plan
Washington La 13 INS reports federal loan administrator Jean Jones announced creation with Roosevelt approval of a war insurance program to protect continental properties from enemy attacks. The agency will provide coverage for buildings structures personal property crops and goods up to 106 million dollars with no premium for now.
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Washington
INS
Sara
Jean Jones
Roosevelt
Surmice Corporation
Federal Loan Agency
Announceel
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers in San Antonio
The American Red Cross called for volunteers on Saturday in San Antonio to assist with war relief work. Applicants should report for instruction at 10 p.m. at the headquarters located at Broadway and Travia Streets.
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American Red Cross
San Antonio
Broadway
Travia Streets
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