Roosevelt address echoed globally on war and unity
The speech at the White House urged defense of all citizens economic well being amid alleged internal threats. Attended by the president and his mother Mrs Sarah D Roosevelt, the address was broadcast to tens of millions across the US and internationally in Spanish Portuguese and English with summaries reaching Europe and Asia.
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Abilene Publisher Greenleaf Fisk Dies at 66
Greenleaf Fisk 66 publisher of the weekly Abilene Times since 1921 died at his Abilene home from a heart complication after influenza. He began in 45 years ago buying a Liberty Hill weekly and later owned the Eastland Chronicle and Cisco Roundup. Survived by widow, a brother and a sister.
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Greenleaf Fisk
Abilene Times
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County extends highway engineer contract to two years
The county Commissioners court Tuesday extended the contract of BR. G. White county highway engineer for two years at an annual salary of 4200. The court also transferred 8316.53 from the tax assessor collector’s office fund to cover a sheriff’s salary fund deficiency and appropriated 160 to pay the San Antonio social welfare bureau for December relief to paupers.
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Better Highway to Duncan Urged
Officials urged widening and concrete paving of the old Friv City road from the Held to San Antonis to handle heavy traffic at Camp Staines and Leon Springs. County Engineer Russell White admitted the road is in bad shape while Col Miller pressed for direct Quintana to Cupples lane link to avoid railroad underpasses, with $2800 needed for safety signals and county funding.
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Formal bridge opening held at Meallen Texas border
A newly dedicated $120,000 bridge links Meallen Texas with Reynosa Mexico replacing a collapsed span over the Rio Grande. The formal opening notes the bridge enables automobile traffic on the Reynosa Monterrey highway cutting distance by about 100 miles. The old bridge fell months ago, and the new structure completes the river crossing.
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Jury Commission Members Named in 1941 District Court
Otto Koehler Lee Ransom and Gabe Grachenheimer were appointed jury commissioners by Judge McCrory of the Criminal District Court. They named a panel of 16 prospective jurors for the first Caldwell District Court grand jury of 1941, to be selected when the commission meets Judge McCrory at 9 30 a.m. Monday.
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Otto Koehler
Lee Ransom
Gabe Grachenheimer
Prand
Juke W. W. McCrory
Criminal District Court
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McCrory
Weimar High School Delays Opening After Holidays
Weimar High School students will not return on December 30 as planned. Superintendent Rolf Mayfiele announced an extension of holidays until January 6 to prevent an epidemic risk. At least 23 cases were reported locally.
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Bec
Weimar High School
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Opposition 10 Ailday Job List Seen
Sheriff elect Gwen Kilday says county court will face opposition over courthouse maintenance staff. He plans 14 appointees, though current payroll shows 12, with question over jurisdiction between sheriff and court. Commissioners Jim Domnell backs Kilday, while others dispute. A slate of 14 names follows, raising concerns about political influence and wage management.
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I. Gongora
Branley Freakowist
Endelbert
Schreck
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P. Guilardo
Matory Miler
Wil Dynlavy
Last Rites Held for W. W. Allison
Funeral services for W. W. Altizon, 56, who died Saturday morning in Lampasas, were held Sunday. Allison served as city waterworks superintendent and previously as fire marshal. he was a long-time Lampasas firefighter. He leaves his widow, three grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother.
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Allen Hallenbeck
Mexico City Welcomes Mexican Holiday Tourists
About 2201 visitors from vacuous Chihuahua state including Ciudad Juarez arrived by special train for year end holidays in the capital. They will depart midweek after seeing sights familiar to United States tourists.
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Mexico City
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United States
Cotton Gain Seen in Williamson County Report
Special agent Datil Berg reports that Williamson County ginned 40,755 bales of cotton as of December 14, counting half bales, an increase from 39,005 bales recorded to December 13, 1938.
S A Man Hurt in Fall Off Platform in San Antonio
Johin Ankerson, 56, of 213 Durteson shert, Monday received treatment at Nix Hospital for a non specific injury after falling from a platform at TO Lekota street. Local authorities noted the incident occurred near a street platform and Ankerson is under observation.
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Johin Ankerson
Durteson Shert
Nix Hospital
Royal Christmas and New Year Speech Reflections on War
A quoted royal and ex king speeches are contrasted with a safer, peaceable outlook. The monarch George VI’s wartime address is praised for its patriotism while sir Winston Windsor’s remarks are criticized for stirring class feelings. The piece argues most Americans favor peace and avoiding entanglement in old world quarrels.
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Bahamas
Moat
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Windsor
Britain
London Reopens Amid London Bombardment After Major Raid
In London the city began to recover as businesses reopened despite the German air raid. Workers toiled through smoke filled rooms and floods of water, continuing tasks near burning sites. St Pauls and other churches suffered damage while Guildhall and Wren spire ruin marked the devastation.
Weather and temperature outlook across U S towns and regions
A montage of scattered weather observations lists temperatures and conditions for multiple U S and Canadian locales. It notes overcast skies, rain chances, and varying highs and lows across states such as Texas Oklahoma Minnesota and Washington with scattered mentions of cities like Denver Phoenix Chicago and Seattle.
County Commissioners Okay Advertise Warrants for Military Highway
The county court authorized the county auditor to advertise for sale warrants worth 40,000 to fund part of a military highway linking Camp Bullis and Fort Bam House. The road will replace existing routes between the two army camps, serving as a military road to connect Ban Ans tona. Commissioner Thon Uhrir, whose precinct includes the road, is authorized to issue warrants to the Thalt-of-wry, with refinancing planned in two years at a 2 3 4 percent annual interest rate.
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London Bomb Attack Tears Through City Center
A brutal air raid on London caused widespread fires and destruction across the financial heart of the city. Fire crews, police, and volunteers fought flames as incendiaries rained down, with thousands seeking shelter in basements and subway stations while anti air defenses engaged the raiders. Casualties were reported, and historic structures including guildhall and several churches suffered damage.
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Inspector Assigned to Juvenile Bureau
Mra. Davie Vincks, city figure, will work under supervision of Gant and Pred Palmer of the police department's juvenile crime prevention bureau. Chief Ray Ashworth announced the order but gave no reason for it.
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War Roundup From Ancorlite Press City Under Fire
War roundup describes London bombings and fire fighting in the City of London during a fierce night raid. It notes German air attacks on Naples and Crewe, Italian defenses near Tobruk, and Allied counterstrikes. Roosevelt urges armament aid while British forces defend St Pauls and the Associated Press building. Greek and Balkan fronts see continued pressure as Greece advances toward Valona.
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War 25 Years Ago Today and 1915 U-boat Sinkings
The item recalls a December 30 1915 sinking of the steamer Persia by a German U-boat near Crete with heavy loss. It notes related wartime events and quotes on Allied and German actions, including references to Britain and Hitler era proclamations.
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Macfarlane
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Planes halted at Salt Lake due to severe weather
Salt Lake City experiences high winds icy conditions and poor visibility aloft and at lower levels halting all United Air Lines schedules in and out of the city. No flights yesterday. Western Air Express reported limited operations to Los Angeles suspended overnight and possibly cancelled pending better flying conditions. Utah remains wet with heavy snow in mountains. Multiple snow related accidents reported, at least one fatal.
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Truck Load Bill Ready for Senate Action in Texas
A Texas bill by Senator Rogers Kelley from Edinburg aims to standardize road limits by adopting a uniform gross weight formula for commercial vehicles. The proposal, modeled on the American Association of State Highway Officials guidance, would cap loads based on truck type and tire width, with strict limits on per-axle and per-wheel weights to improve highway safety and equipment standards.
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Senate
Rogers Kelley
Edinburgan
Texas
Kulivy
American Association of State Highway Officials
Larbil
Dirk Farmers Soapress
Jollver Ptilewhle
Vicks VapoRub Massage Promises Relief for Mothers and Children
A vintage ad promotes a Vicks VapoRub massage routine for young mothers in Texas. It claims three minutes of chest, throat and chest massage followed by a warm cloth wrap clears congestion and eases coughing, with emphasis on safety and effectiveness for adults and children.
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