In The News Readers Debate Russian Influence and Fascism
A collage letter page discusses Russian communism and its influence in Washington, noting labor, anti Christian acts, and Spain. It cites W Foster, Red forces, and calls for denouncing terror and fascism while praising osteopathic publication support.
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Chinsgo
William Randolph Hearst
San Simeon
California
Hearst
America
Russia
Washington
Germany
Italy
Chicago
William
Foster
Red Forces
Amierica
Tinian Geeeemnit Ag
Ugliation
Spain
Finland
Poland
Roaus
Kiskla
Thomas Sjoseph Wren
Falstor
Buteker Warlenin
Internafican
Unian
Italians Leave Piles of Dead Across Albanian Front
The Greek front reports heavy losses on both sides as Albanian central sector forces launch two counter-attacks near Kitsura but are repulsed with heavy losses. Greece claims no naval losses since October while destroying three submarines and transports totaling about 95,000 tons. British long range shells reportedly hit the Valona area amid Italian resistance around Tepelen.
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Athens
Greece
Kitsura
Aegean
Mediterranean
Italy
Hitoly
Yugoslavia
Valona
Tepelent
Darlan Returns to See Laval Amid Vichy Talks
In Vichy France on February 8 Navy Minister Admiral Jean Darlan arrived from Paris after discussions with former Vice Premier Pierre Laval. Observers noted signs of tension and skepticism in papers about Laval’s stance, as negotiations with the Vichy government faced rapid shifts amid the political stalemate.
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Vighy
France
Navy
Jean Darlan
Gral Tedey
Paris
Pierre Laval
Parla
Lepust
Inter
Als Lp
Leval
State-Pituppe
Petoin
Thos
Lavale
Vichy
Pilot Dug Out of Sand After Crash at Palm Springs
An Army Air Corps second lieutenant from March Field was stranded after his rotating-wing aircraft overturned in sand near the airstrip. He was rescued with shovels, escaping serious injury as bystanders helped recover the pilot from the wreck.
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Palm Springs
Clyde B. Price
Pring
Army Wit Corps
March Field
Price
Arlok
Walt An
New Field Jacket Adopted by Army
Army adopts a new field jacket praised for comfort and fit. Design features include an overlapped front fastened by buttons and a slide, a wind collar with a raised throat latch, and cuffs that adjust for better insulation. Production costs are stated around six dollars.
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Army Washington
British Take Over United Fruit Ships Seized by War Service
A British takeover of United Fruit ships is reported in Boston dated February. The fleet of 23 vessels, British flag, was operating under charter by the British government for wartime use. One ship was damaged in the latest report, with eight ships lost and operations described as shot.
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Boston
Unified Fruit Company
Jesse. Fa
Uiual
Landon Attacks Gag on Wheeler in Britain Aid Debate
Washington February 8 Alf M Landon denounced the British aid bill as a guess and be damned policy and accused President Roosevelt of attempting to gag Senator Wheeler for opposing the measure. He called the White House attack on Wheeler the Blackest mark on the Republican party and urged debate over aid to Britain. Landon criticized propaganda hysteria and urged United States action aligned with Britain if victory came, cautioning against unnecessary secrecy and demanding clear congressional approval.
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Washington
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
Laridon
England
Nealths
Republican Party
Tle
Blecken
Republic
Landon
United States Senate
White House
AMC
Britain
Bileall
Jig
Congress
Leb Briglant
Yorks
Sifq
Laidon
Jap Admiral Dies in China Crash
A Chinese crash killed Admiral Mingo Osim and six other naval officers near the Kwanghiying province aboard a patrol plane. Rear Admiral Hikojte Suga also died as the crew were en route from Canton to Halnayy island. the wreckage was recovered near Hoanyanpalian mountain by the Sikfang river.
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Tory
Admira Mingo Osim
Treanese
Supreme War
Kwangting Province
China
Navy
Hikojte Suga
Chiere Whe
Towle
Canton
Halnayy Island
Hoanyanpalian Moun ‘Tan
Sikfang River
Kwanghiyig Province
Ching, Thes Ianiislatey
Sale
Snow and Mud Plague Open Golfers in Heavy Wear
Snow and mud plagued the Willow Springs course during round two of the $6000 tournament. Amateur and pro players struggled on the snow covered fairways as Donny Dawson surged with a one stroke lead, matching the pace of Ben Hogan and finishing strong amid biting wind.
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Uelr Heaviesh
Andysishid Uwrough Snow
Mgdal
Willow Springs
Amatourk
Bybuay
Lamsal
Ent
Mae
Aimateor
Donny Darwsos
Myiday
Ava
Dawson
Tire
Ben Hogan
Pro Front White Plating
Kreesomne
Dick Motz
Ondeonie Profitsivo
Dallas fire injures 25 at transient lodge blaze
A two story building in Dallas center of business district burned injuring 25 transients and others. Rescue workers described a chaotic scene as flames trapped occupants and witnesses recounted men fleeing to the street amid burning clothing and debris. Fire Chief says blaze stemmed from improper use of infirmable chimneys and natural gas. John G. Winant slated to depart for London as adviser to Great Britain after mid February.
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Dallas
Ernest Blekming
Salvation Army
Pire
J. M. Bute
Tna
British Cut Off 25 000 Fascists
Cairo reports the final collapse of Italian resistance in Eastern Libya with 25 000 captives, including senior officers. British forces pressure Tripoli as Benghazi falls after a 180 mile push in 30 hours. Eritrean rail area and Massawa near reach reported. Kenya, Somaliland, and Ethiopia movements noted.
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Cairo
Tria
Xoyith
Bengasi
Beitish
Libya
Tripoli
Tripel
Tash
Rodolfo
Garri
Bengast
Tripali
Dengasl
East Afrea
Cheven
Caphiuve
Asmara
Red Sea
Massitia
Omiyaners
Kenya
Ethiopia
Sudan
Johnny Hoffman Wins Reserve Grand Championship at Mews on Fat Stock Show
A 15 year old named Johnny Hoffman earned the reserve grand championship at the Mews on Fat Stock show riding St Anthony UW, a Hereford registered, with T. W. Joanson elected president of the San Antonio Telephone Employees Federal Credit Union and R. Robert Lozana named assistant county probate officer in recent local notices.
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Johnny Hoffman
St. Anethony UW
Hereford
T. W. Joanson
Whc
San Antonio Telephone Employes Federal Crealt Union
R. Robert Lozana
Secretary to India Signals Hitler Ready Move
Secretary of State for India told a London audience that Adolf Hitler is preparing a decisive next move in the war. He warned Germany aimed for a quick result in the contest with Britain and that pressure on England would intensify.
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India
Hitler
London
Amery
Lando
Adolf Hiller
Labor Minister Released by Vichy in France
Former Labor Minister Charles Poiret was freed from administrative internment at Vila after being held since last fall in connection with wartime actions. The release follows a ruling by the supreme court at Lyon.
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Vichy Vighy
France
Charles Poiaret
Vila
Supreme Court
Bion
Contingent of Pilots Arrives in England During War
A contingent of pilots from Australia and Britain arrived in England as part of the Commonwealth Air Training Scheme. Reports describe soldiers and airmen arriving amid rough seas and storms near the ships. Sharp shooters attempted to detonate a device, but the attempt was spoiled by the ship’s motion.
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England
Carving
Australia
Manly
Canada
Anid
Miltic
Attacks Find Nazis Napping On New Fronts
London reports a "considerable force" of seven bombers hammered Dunkerque Calais and Ostend during a second suppressive night. Fires lit supply docks as bursts were seen over Dunkerque and Calais. Weather kept Luftwaffe grounded elsewhere as British raids hit German defenses on the French coast and observers watched for airborne alerts.
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London
Noite Prs
Atp
Dunkerque
Stippiig
Calais
Ostend
Europe
le Luftwaffe
Bellain
Nanping
Isous
A. F
Acho
Soo
Italy Yugoslavia Plan Trade Bargain Near Frontier
Italian officials announced a barter trade plan with Yugoslavia to happen mid February. They aim to swap textiles and artificial silk for sard products, livestock, and minerals, with Abbazia near the Yugoslav frontier cited as a potential point.
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Italy
Yugoslavia
Itedian
Ab Abbazia
Pune
Snow Falls Across Texas Stuns San Antonio Residents
Snow blankets San Antonio and parts of North Texas for the second time in a decade, with Kerrville reporting 8.5 inches and the city near freezing while nearby areas see partial accumulation. Temperatures linger around 32 degrees as snow began after midnight and continued into Saturday morning, prompting reports across Dallas Fort Worth and the coast.
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Chicago
San Antonio
Sun
Antante
Kerrville
Stinson Field
Predericksburg
Ureway
la Anche
Dallas
Fort Wort
North Texas
Cost of Building a Home Rises in December
Washington reports show December construction costs for a standard house rose 1.7 percent from November. Labor costs increased 7.8 percent while materials rose 4.4 percent over the year. The index stood at 112.5 percent of the 1926 average, against 116.6 in November and 106.6 a year ago.
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Wasitington
Lonard Con Amists
British Warning to Bulgars Reported in Istanbul
Istanbul reports claim Britain warned Bulgaria not to allow German troops passage through. The note, dated February, cites unevaluated intelligence about Bulgarian military observers. No official confirmation yet.
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Bulgars
Istanbul
Turkey
Brijaut Ndt
Bulgaria
Maton
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area Saturday and Sunday
Weather outlook for San Antonio and vicinity calls for occasional rain and pronounced cold Saturday night into Sunday. Light to moderate north winds, with higher gusts on the coast. Temperatures near 52 Sunday afternoon with a high around 63 Saturday. Snow and cloud cover expected in far southern portions and lingering cloudiness elsewhere. Temperature swings noted Saturday night and Sunday with some changes.
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San Antonio
Moglly Moody
Jon Siuntday
Texas
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