Willkie in London and fight for Britain aid
WW II era column describes Wendell Willkie visiting London signing autographs in Lambeth Palace and singing for British crowds. It contrasts Willkie with Landon, debates war policy, and muses on potential party moves and Roosevelt collaboration. The piece critiques emotional appeals in politics and calls for primaries to decide war stance.
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Wendell Willkie
London
Repubocrat Party
Can Grass
Willkie
Lambeth
Lambeth Palace
Associated Press
Landen
Republican Party
Landon
Union
Charlie Chaplin
Shirley Temple
Wee Wendie Willite
Repwhoerat Party
Willkos
Tye Ie
Lurry
Britain
Mr. Willkie
Roosevelt
Eitleens
Ft Jootty
Han Pot
Tnis
Ek Maries
Tragedy Strikes Twin Fatalities in San Antonio
A double tragedy at 110 Bemdemeyer street begins when Mrs Annie Jurgajtis is struck and badly injured late Monday. Her daughter Mrs Josephine Bofee dies after a heart attack upon learning the news. Mrs Jurgajtis dies at about 7 am at Robert Green hospital. Justice of the Peace Old West rules accidental death. Police identify survivors and prepare funeral plans for Friday in Cantohowa.
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Bemdemeyer Street
Annie Judgaitts
Jurgajtis
Josephine Bofee
Jurgaj
San Antonio
Biefty
Jurguilis
Green
Joe Hazel
Green Hospital
J. W. Moore
Avenue
Moore
West
Pico
Canaries Meixner
Kelly Field
Jurgartis
Bulee
Cestohowa
Thee
Poland
Weather Oddities Prompt Wry Local Forecast
Blurry OCR hints at a quirky weather note citing chilly temps and shifting forecasts. Tuesday through Wednesday show fluctuating highs near forty degrees with vague references to warmer trends and inconsistent spellings across lines.
Old Age Pension Policy Defended at Texas Senate Hearing
Marvin Leonard of Fort Worth, chairing the state public welfare board, told senators that the pension program faced funding and facility shortfalls. He defended the board against allegations of mistreatment of applicants and claimed investigators lacked board consent to deny applications. He also said more money was needed as grants and outreach lag.
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Wellare Department
Penshone
Leonard
We Board
Army Planes Not War Fit Claim
Senator Wheeler says fully reliable source states the army has no planes suitable for combat in modern warfare. He cites totals showing 2844 destroyed or sent abroad, with 030 remaining in the United States, and asserts most army aircraft are not fighting planes due to lack of self defense or adequate firepower and armor.
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Landen
Sat
Landon
Te Gaddest
United States
London
Hth
Mie
Canis
Washington
Wheeler
D.-Monl
Great Britain
Anhunky
J. Wheeler
Aido
Britain
Sal
SeBratary Stimson
Montana
Batista trials and Denver blast blaze across Havana and Denver
Cuban president Batista announces arrest of army navy and police chiefs amid a claimed plot to overthrow him suspending constitutional guarantees for 15 days. In Denver a derailment explosion injures 24 as a locomotive boiler and car fly into Burnham yards. eyewitnesses describe a ground rocking blast and widespread damage.
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Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Authoritées
Batista
Pecause
Crisls
Jose Pedraza
Army
Angela Gonzalez
Navy
Pedraza
Plst
Gof
Berthardo Garels
Batts
Bathtawi
Das
Manuel Lopez Mogoya
Batiste
Guba
Wilane
Gol
Jesus
Gomez Casas
Manuel Bettys
Matarinas
Denver
Denver and Rio Grande Western
Burnhan
George F. Dodge
Jim
Falsehood Charged in Eye Injury Case
A complaint alleges Grantsey was injured while on premises on November 26, 1949. The filing claims a prior eye injury and accuses Cabel Rubert 4. Grant of swearing falsely to a notary and attorney regarding the incident.
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Cabel
Rubert
Grant
Vaughan
Grent
A. Neuhaus
Grantsey
Two Killed When Army Plane Crashes at Millstadt
Two men an instructor and a student were reported killed when an army air corps training plane from Parks College crashed near Millstadt Illinois. Capt Davenport the commenting officer went to the scene to open a preliminary investigation as details and identity of the victims were not immediately determined.
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Millstadt, Ml
Ins
Asp Corps
Parks Ar College
Meay Millstadt
R. B. Davenport
Man 75 Injured in Fall Off Ladder
A 75 year old man sustained injuries after falling from a ladder. He was treated at Ryters & Creen hospital after the accident at 3012 orl 32, Mary's street.
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Chavan
Woodlawn Avenue
Tursday
Ryters & Creen Hospital
Mary's Street
George P Knox Receives Recorder Role and Club Honors
The notice highlights George P Knox becoming recorder for Alvarar Teme of the Shriie, Joe Runnke named to lead the honn da he aptred Unit No 3 of the Boys' club, and Herman I Ochs elected president of the San Antonio Association for dye Clud.
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George P. Knox
Alvarar Teme
Shriie
Joe Runnke
Herman I. Ochs
San Antonio
Liner Manhattan Pulled Off Sand Bar After Grounding
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Feb. A-1 report says the liner Manhattan was pulled from a sand bar shortly before midnight after running aground three weeks earlier. About half the crew remained aboard during salvage efforts as 109 passengers were removed the day after grounding and heavy salvage operations began.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Manhattan
Aboud
Tangary
U S Planes to Escort Vessels in Atlantic Convoy
London reports Admiral Ronald Cross told the Empire Society that U S planes will convoy merchant ships with 50 U S destroyers promised. He said long distance air cover from the United States will play a key role in protecting Atlantic shipping routes and securing the convoy system.
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London
Ronald If Grass
Vaciny Britatey
United States
Cross
Empire Society
Rabies Test Confirms Bulldog Infected. Townsends Hosts Meeting
The 8 month old bulldog from Gowmarte blrwet tins deer area tested positive for rabies after an Austin exam. City health officer Dr. King noted the dog had not bitten Iris but warned possible risk to nearby animals. Townsends club will meet at Howard Street Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. B W Blamey announces.
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State Realty Department
W. A. King
Elty Wearth
Austin
Iris
Houston Street Property Owners Plan Tax Pressure Scheme
Major A S LeGette burned to death. Taxpayers may turn on heat as Houston Street property owners meet to pressure banks to push city to reduce assessments. A five member committee will confer with city inkers. other names include W W McAllister, Frank Woll, Sheldon, Leroy Dean Jr, and John Bennett of the National Bank of Commerce.
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Houston Street
Thas
Unis Couitlan
Natlanal Bank of Commerce
Mendvls
Houstor Street
Ssn
Pressutin
Senoa Ustriet
Thesday
Ganter
Houstontreet Poperty
W. W. McAllister
McAllister
Frank Wollt
Sheldon
Leroy Dean
Jrpineeey
Washington, D. C
John Hennett
National Bank of Commerce
Blockade of Axis Trade Plans in U S Economic Committee
Washington reports a new economic defense committee to join Britain in tapping the Axis trade blockade. The panel would grant the United States vast control over foreign relations, with key ministers and Morgenthau favored to chair, subject to Roosevelt approval and future executive orders.
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Washington
INS
Imitine
United States
Great Britain
Unis
Dutatre
Britain
Ametrica
Wrorld
State
Treasury
War
Navy
Commerce
State Hall
Treas
Ry Morgenthau
State Department
Hell
Anerloda Forele
Roosevelt
New Texas Race Betting Bill Filed in House
A Texas bill introduced by Representative Jonuy J. Hell proposes state regulated race betting with select sponsors including Hartcog of Port Lavaca and Dwyer of San Antonio. The measure faces floor action alongside a senate inquiry into American activities and a proposed state land leasing bill with preserved mineral rights. In Oslo a German court sentenced three Norwegians to death for aiding the British via radio.
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Austin
Texas
Jonuy J. Hell
Cero
Bell
HM Vere Howitt Hartcog
Port Lavaca
Dallas
Pst Dwyer
San Antonis
House
Senate
Genital
Gulf Coast
W. Lee O'Daniel
Leise
Oslo
Normvay Tvia
Berlind
Germaan
Bergen
Nor+ why
Radiq
Anderson Won't Seek Mayoralty
Judge Charles W. Anderson announced he would not be a candidate for mayor of San Antonio in the coming May election. He stated he would not seek the office despite petitions from supporters, citing various political pressures and personal considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexarety
Charles W. Anderson
San Antonio
Anderson
Sim Antonia
Weather Forecast for San Antonico and East Texas
Partial cloudiness and warmer temperatures expected in San Antonico tonight through Wednesday with northeast to east winds. Wednesday highs near 40s, low around 40, and a Wednesday afternoon near 64. East Texas shows light to moderate rain possible in the northern areas Tuesday night. Winds shift from light northerly to variable along the coast.
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San Antonico
East Texas
East Central
Hue
Body Found in Glazing Home Maj. A. S. LeGatte Dies
Firemen rescued Maj. A. S. LeGatte from a burning glazing house at 209 Burr Road but he died from smoke and burns. Fire alarm brought San Antonio units. Wheat Tinltinger, driver for Mrs. Fannily Landa Price, entered the flames to try to save occupants. Fire damage totaled 34500. Mrs. LeGatte ill in hospital. the house gutted and all furnishings destroyed.
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I DaAlntorsina
Maj
A. S. LeGatte
Hig
Burr Rod
Justice of the Peace
Otte West
Cemdart
Letéelte
Fannily Landa Price
LaGotte
Lb. G. Dalton
TeGette
LoGette
Sat Fuitowla
San Antonio
Britain’s Leaders Dodge on War Aim Debate
In London on February 4 the British government dodged the war aims question amid parliamentary debate. Liberal MP Geofs Froy Mander pressed for clarity while Arthur Greenwood, minister without portfolio, said no further statement would be made at the present time.
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Britain
London
Wen
House of Cannons
Geofsfroy
Mander
Arthur Greenwood
INS
British Down Four Nazi Warplanes Over Britain
London reports four German planes shot down over Britain today with no British losses. The units include a Hamber two amber fighters and a fighter, in a nighttime air action during ongoing air war.
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London
Britain
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