Patrons urged to send funds for abroad while neglecting own defense
A syndicated column mocks foreign fundraising at a political revival meeting and questions U S preparedness. It cites Congressman Solomon Bloom Ambassador Kennedy and Jesse Jones, argues funds sent overseas won’t be repaid, and warns against ignoring domestic defense and finances.
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International Brotherhood
Solomon Bloom
Onil Jse
Kennedy
Ruth
Bat Cohen
Diplomatic clash as Grew warns U S will act
Ambassador Grew delivered a blunt warning that the United States will back its interests in the Orient with direct and uncompromising action. He asserted Americans hold both obligations and rights in China and condemned Japan's policies while defending peacetime aims and national resolve.
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Joseph C. Grewadey
America
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Grew
Kichisabura
Nomura
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China
Japan
AXIS
Washington
Matanaka
Thyly
Germany
Kegy
Uraess
Pacific
Malsticke
United States
Weather Forecast for Texas Regions and Temperatures
Readable forecast notes for East and West Texas including highs around 85 in the afternoons and lows near 62 to 64 by Thursday morning. Winds shift from northeast to variable, with cloudy nights and a touch of light rain possible in extreme southern areas. December daily highs in the mid‑80s and lows in the low 60s are reported, with past records noted.
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Ban Antonio
Ielandy
Owilta
Wight
Texas
San Antonio Plans $550000 Bond Election for Airport
San Antonio will hold a January 21 bond election to raise 550000 for a new municipal airport on highway No 8 seven miles from the city. The funds complement a federal allocation and would finance construction over 15 years at up to 3 percent interest. City officials urged passage, citing Stinson field inadequacy and the need for a larger facility.
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San Antonio
San Anwnio
Stinson
Stinson Fieid
Worth
Stinson Field
Dickison Names 22 Assistants to be sworn in
Dickison announces twenty two deputy clerks will be sworn in January 1 in the county tax inperior-collector office. Names include Sidney O'Mara William J Hosen Hilmer schmid Lucilte Inselman Beatrice Chapin Augustin e Yom lacey Tor Kitney Cecil Lingcomb Joe San Marco Gary Rain Gi Noguevia Jeyome Delevan Mrs J N Turner Mrs Elis Gates Mrs N M Biyder Ti W Levick Oscar Kramer Ivene Tutsehke John Pating Catherine Peters J Frank Campbell Alfred Quasso and Mrs Wade Lewis Misses Chaya Inselman are holdovers from the present administration.
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Bax
P. E. Dickison
Ickison
Stasoy
Sidney O'Mara
William J. Hosen
Hilmer Schmid
Lucilte Inselman
Beatrice Chapin
Augustin
E Yom
Lacey
Tor Kitney
Cecil Lingcomb
Joe San Marco
Gary Rain
Gi Noguevia
Jeyome Delevan
J. N. Turner
Elis Gates
N. M. Biyder
W. Levick
Oscar Kramer
Ivene Tutsehke
John Pating
Catherine Peters
J. Frank Campbell
Alfred Quasso
Wade Lewis
Chaya
Inselman
O'Mara
Depuy
Alpert V. Hirth
Lipseonthan Lerick
Weather forecast for Nickles S.A. area
Weather outlook shows little change with mostly cloudy skies. Temperature highs near 66 Thursday and around 52 Friday morning. Light to gentle winds persist, with no significant variation expected.
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Sen Anlailes
Grocery Burglar Steals $275 From Store Night Break
The grocery store burglary reported on Thursday by Juen rangas describes burglars breaking in during the night and taking $27 from a box in a display case. A separate report notes a theft from a parked truck at Monterey and San Sata streets.
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Juen
Ashworth Summoned Before County Grand Jury
Ashworth was called before a Texas county grand jury on Thursday for a brief session. It was believed he faced questioning about a plan for closer cooperation between city and county police authorities.
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Patt
Ray Ashworth
Ashworth
Nazis Fly Men to Greek Front Amid Balkan Moves
Reports say German transport planes shuttle Italian reinforcements across the Adriatic to the Albanian front to bolster the defense against Greece. German pilots with experience in rapid troop moves fly Junkers aircraft after urgent pleas from Mussolini.
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Red Cross drive enrolls thousands in Bexar County chapter
Ten thousand eight hundred seventy six members enrolled as the Bexar County Red Cross drives report funds totaling around 104986 dollars. The update notes strong participation and ongoing collections across the county. A separate Philadelphia crash obituary memorializes A J Antelo Devereaux, a renowned polo rider noted for multiple pole wins.
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Bexar County
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Red Cross
Ray Davis Called To Active Service
Tax Commissioner Ray Davis was ordered to report to Fort Sam Houston on January 1 for temporary active army duty. He holds the rank of major in the reserve army and may later be promoted to lieutenant colonel. Davis plans to return to City Hall daily, noting his service won’t hamper tax collection programs. Mayor Maury Maverick said he would seek city council approval for a temporary absence.
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GI Ray Davis
Fort Sam Houston
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Little Reserve Army Corps
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Eity Soun
Mat Davis
Invasion Danger Highlighted By Churchill
Prime Minister Churchill warned of invasion danger within two months as Britain readies for continued resistance against Germany. He praised Britain’s fighting spirit, noted long range plans for 1841 armed readiness, and reported battlefield losses and prisoner captures in the Libyan theater amid weather and supply challenges.
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Libya
Road bonds fail in San Saba election defeat
In San Saba on December 18 a road bond issue of 1.2 million dollars was defeated by 613 to 467 votes. The election was held Tuesday and involved a highway route toward Deweyville and Port Arthur.
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Brittoh Enjoy Bombless Day Across Britain
London reports a third straight day with virtually no bombs dropped on Britain. The ministries of war and home security said air raid measures remained calm with little hostile activity noted. One Nazi bomber was shot down along the west coast.
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Avere
Hwest
Battleship Arkansas Collides With Freighter Off Jersey Coast
A collision between the battleship Arkansas and a freighter near the Jersey coast damaged the smaller vessel, forcing it to coast to New York Harbor for repairs. The Arkansas, heavily listed and with cracked plates, continued to New York under its own power with naval personnel aboard.
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Jersey
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Hudson
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Ghouin Tobbs
Arkansay Hale
Roosevelt Aids British War Contract Talks Amid Defense Plans
The Roosevelt administration authorized Britain to negotiate new war material contracts possibly totaling 86 000 000 000 and considered a high command for defense, with Morgenthau stating Britain would contract for 60 merchant ships and exploring lease lending. Plans also discussed a high command led by Lindsey Knox and others, while British ships may cost about 3 billion in total and be built in American plants.
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Roosevelt
Morgen
Witte Hose
Rowger Yelt
Eastie
Whey
Waar
Meire
Airaiwall
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Knox
William S Nudges
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Stephen Early
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White House
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Nox
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Morgenthart
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Maine
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Flu Epidemic at Brownwood Threatens Camp Bowie
Brownwood health officer Dr. KH Ly Loustein reports the epidemic at Brownwood is in the outbreak stage. Officials warn workers at Camp Bowie may be affected as the situation intensifies. Medical authorities call for vigilance and protective measures amid rising flu cases.
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Ly Loustein
Brownwood
Camp Bowie
Halian Planes Bomb Suez Area Near Alexandria
Alexandria area reports say planes bombed the Suez zone near the city early this morning with no result of drainage issues. base guards tightened security as the conflict in the eastern Mediterranean continues.
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Egypt
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