Riots in Johannesburg as British forces quell Boer unrest
After 28 hours of street fighting in Johannesburg, 140 injured as British troops and police patrol with armored cars. Disorder traces to Ossewa Brandwag protests and civilian army tensions. Vaderland and Transvaaler offices attacked. presses wrecked. most hospitalized are soldiers.
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J. DB. M. Hermg
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Turks Told of FDA's Purpose
William J. Donovan reported on President Roosevelt's foreign policy in conferences with Turkish leaders. Donovan met Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu and Premier Refik Saydam and planned meetings with Turkish military heads before departing for Palestine and Syria. Observers saw Roosevelt backing Turkey to stand fast against axis threats to the Balkans and ensuring Britain remains in the war.
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William J. Donovan
Roosevelt
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Donovan
Atfieriegn
Sukru Saracogh
Refix Saydam
Palestine
Syria
Denevan
Balkan
United States
Britain
Special Gas Mask Aids In Persons
London report says the Ministry of Home Front announced issuing gas masks of a special type for persons unable to wear standard masks because of breathing difficulties. The program targets individuals with respiratory issues needing protective equipment.
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London
Ministry of Home Froutlty
San Antonio Junior Schools under Fire Over Training
A San Antonio report questions junior schools for failing to prepare students for senior school and life. Teachers cite overcrowded classes weak guidance, lack of vocational focus, and insufficient resources, with many graduates unfit for further study or work.
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San Antonio
Byrd
The
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Varios
Stanford
Texas
Iimself
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Columbia
Scaderies
Toniarr
British air raids target German positions along Europe coast
British planes bombed targets in northwest German occupied France and Sardinia. RAF daylight attacks hit German ports and airfields from Flanders to Brittany. Over 100 Allied fighters escorted bombers as crews aimed at Boulogne and Lorient. An American pilot downed a German plane. RAF fighter claimed a bomber was shot down near the Thames estuary.
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Sardinia
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Boulogne
Kent
Lorient
Dunkerque
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French
War Update 25 Years Ago Today Across Fronts
In the East Russians launch a new drive along the Dniester river while heavy fighting rages near Lille on the western front. One year ago today Red airmen killed 30 in Kuople as Stanley urged defeat of Germany. British forces shot down three of 20 Nazi bombers over the English east coast.
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Lille
Finniahk
Kuople
Tritish
Stanley
Germany
England
Hearing Set for One Day in Kiker Case Delayed
Indicted San Antonio penceman Joe Kiker’s trial, for aggravated assault on Louis Stieher, was postponed to 9 30 a m Monday as prosecutors failed to contact key witness M A Arnold. Attorneys Carl W Johnson and William Hensley filed motions to dismiss or transfer if denied. Other related cases involving G B Cannon and J D Rowards were also pushed back until Kiker’s trial concludes.
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San Antonio
Riker
Louis ‘Stieher
Drexel Avenue
G. B. Cannon
Pollerman J.D. Rowards
Hiker
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