In The News February 3 1941 Letter Re Donor Patriotism
Readers in Los Angeles and New York respond to William Randolph Hearst and the In The News column. Letters praise history insights and call for renewed patriotism to defend American democracy, schools, libraries, and ideals amid global tension.
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William Randolpules i
San’ Simeon
California
Hearst
Atrens
Ohurch
Jaz
America
Tate
Los Angeles
Tan
William Randolph Mearst
Mr. Wearst
Fyaminer Apdako Proat
New Deal
Harold Jokes
Yugoslavia Moves Toward Nazi Alignment as War Looms
Belgrade reports indicate Yugoslav leaders, including Premier Draglja Qvetkovic and Foreign Minister Alesander Cincar-Markovia, refused immediate decisions but Germany pressings suggest a path toward cooperation with the Nazi order. Hitler meets with Yugoslav officials as the regency council prepares a formal response.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Germany
Paul
Tegen
Draglja Qvetkovic
Alesander Cincar-Markovia
Ovetkovis
Cincar-Markovis
Hitler
Cverrean
von Ribbentrop
Berdiexgaden
Regency Council
Eads
Cordial Nazi Slavic ties amid talks in 1944
Reported German commentators described Yugoslav relations as most cordial after meetings between Hitler’s regime and Yugoslav leaders Drags Cvetkovic and Alesander Glicar Markovic. No clear signs of a joint prewar alignment appeared, while Turkish radio sentiment and Bulgarian policy were noted as unlikely to sway German aims.
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Herlin
Hitler
Drags Cvetkovic
Alesander Glicar- Markovic
Yugoslavia
Germany
Tasly
Japan
Fulgaria
Free Romania Movement Comes Into Open in London
A clandestine Free Romania movement active since November has emerged publicly in London on February 15, backed by pledges of allegiance from 409 supporters. Further details continue on page 2.
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London
Foge
Former King Alfonso in Rome Heart Attack Condition No Better
In Rome on February 15, the condition of former King Alfonso of Spain, who suffered a heart attack days earlier, was described as no better by a Portuguese official. He had shown some improvement yesterday, while his private secretary Emilio Torres de Mensuen, aged 73, remained critically ill with pneumonia.
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Alfonso
Rome
Spain
Bortars
Tony
Liturgies
Emilio ‘Torres de Mensuen
Pheumona
Ferry Disaster Claims Thirty Schoolchildren in Hasselt
A tragic accident on a ferry near Hasselt results in the drowning of thirty school children. Five survivors are reportedly rescued as authorities begin investigations into the mishap and the vessel's condition. Local officials vow to assist families and review safety procedures.
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Ferry
Brussils
Vin Bertin
al Hasselt
U S Woman Held Again in Paris
In German occupied Paris, Mrs Etta Kahn Shiber widow of a New York newspaper man is arrested for a second time on charges of aiding military fugitives to reach the free zone. Her brother Chester A Kahn in New York has been notified by the State Department. Her husband William N Shiber died three years ago.
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Bumavuce
Paris
Terpe
Franco
Etta Kahn Shther
New York
Hay
Shiher
Chester A. Kahn
Italian Defenses Broken by Greeks on Atbenisiar Front
Greek forces broke Italian lines along the Atbenisiar front after a prolonged artillery barrage. Greek dispatches report successful focal operations causing heavy losses to the enemy. Central front gains threaten encirclement of Italian defenders, described as particularly important.
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Athens
Ren
Atbenisiar
Enem
Gec
Tialian
British Capture Somaliland Port in Italian Somaliland
Cairo reports British forces seized the Imygore lent port of Chivlinato in Italian Somaliland. A commander dispatch said South African troops moving from Kenya captured the harbor about 45 to 100 miles from the Kenya border. A scuttled ship and three damaged vessels were found, and port oil tanks were burning.
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Cairo
Egypt
Chivlinato
Kenya
Indian Ocean
Pleasant Fellow Turns Out Thief
A pleasant young man met at night was chosen as thief after pocketing a wallet with 11.23 dollars at Walter CO Rexall. Claude Carmon reported a purse with 10 dollars stolen by someone who procured big rooms at 215 East Crug.
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Walter CO. Rexall
Company G
Doddfield
Claude Carmon
Crug
Big Bad Wolf Found on Fulton County Road
Burch Brown, driving a 1941 automobile near Fulton, reports seeing a dead wolf on the road after his vehicle struck it. The county park service notes a $39 bounty policy remains in effect for wildlife incidents.
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Fulton
Burch Brown
County Cork
Bulgaria Begins Short Shoes and WoolRation Plan
Bulgaria announced a three day rationing schedule for shoes woolen clothing and feather goods following a speech in Bath. The move aims to conserve stocks amid shortages as supply chains tighten. In other news Bishop Arthur J Mose of Weycross Georgia died Friday at his home, as reported from information received.
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Bulgaria
Sotia
Biwhears
Bulalty
Bath
Wisnop
Fatrer
Moore
Arthur J. Mose
Weycross
Zirkel
Rescue ship leaves as convoy battles heavy sea attack
Berlin reports German armed merchantmen engaged a British convoy off Portugal. In swift combat lasting minutes several ships were sunk or damaged. German crew allegedly saved some prisoners from a sunken vessel while escort ships aided by German forces.
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Berlin
Atlantic
INB
DNB
DNS
Portugal
WeTsdsige
Gereman
DXB
Nnd
Nore
Sayuke
Atel
Cortie
British minister warns invasion timing and readiness
London dispatch reports Arthur Greenwood, minister without portfolio, says it may be weeks rather than months before Germany faces a supreme gamble in invasion. He adds Britain is better equipped than at any prior stage, but warns Hitler has not yet committed all forces.
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London
Arthur Greenwood
Germany
Greenwood
Wakefield
Britain
Hitler
Englad
Tech High boiler explosion injures resident. damages school
A boiler exploded at Tech High School on a Saturday night injuring resident M. Cadena aged 49 of 214 Pendieton and causing major damage to the front of the building. Windows and doors were blown out, debris filled the rear hall as investigators assessed the scene and estimated damage near $1000.
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M. Cadena
Pendieton
Tech High School
Cadena
Hoster
Hotley Room
Wileh
Trotsnicai
British Chutists Still at Large in Italy Port Damage Objective
British claims that parachute troops remain at large in southern Italy amid attempts to disrupt hydroelectric power and port facilities. Reports say some men did not return to base, fueling speculation on objectives and capture details. The raid, attributed to Middle East command, followed a February 16-11 attack and May target hydroelectric sources and aqueducts. Rome reports captives and a single wounded parachutist.
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London
Ilsiy
Antatstey
Tfarmation
Lidian Hign
Solar
Sdbotenss
Cithy
Uae
Maly
Tase
Conant Heads U S Mission to Britain
President Roosevelt sends Dr James B Conant Harvard president to lead a directorial mission from Washington to Britain to speed science driven defense efforts. Others will join later as liaison and research coordinators for national defense with Hopkins returning from Puerto Rico en route to London.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James B. Conant
Harvard University
England
Washtington
White House
Conant
New York
Lisbon
Frederick J. Havile
University of Rochisiter
New York State
Carrol
C. Wilson
National Defense Vet
Harvard
Senite Forelgn
Harry &. Hopkins
London
San Juan
Puerto Rico
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Hopkins
John G. Winent
Siite
Hopkin
Yis
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity
Cloudy to partly cloudy Saturday with light to moderate winds. High around 70, low near 44 Sunday morning. Slightly warmer along the middle and lower coast Saturday. Northeast winds gentle to fresh to the west, turning variable. Temperatures show year ago highs near 65 and 35 lows, with little change expected through Sunday.
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San Antonio
Texas East
Miiddle
Caask
West Texas
Weathfman J. Hearty Ductor
Spring Fever on Schedule Bright forecast for weekend warmth
Weather forecaster J Hearty predicts milder spring weather with temperatures around 70 during Saturday and about 44 by Sunday night. The outlook notes only small drops in temperature as the week progresses, with a shift toward warmer air.
Somaliland Town Hit by Sudden Incident Near Juba River
A Sudanese or East Africa incident affects Somaliland town near Bardera and the Juba river, about 190 miles from a regional port. Report mentions a concentration of natives and a sudden event along a river north of a large Ethiopian area. No further details provided.
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Nairobs
Kenya
South Africa
Bardera
Tinian
Somaliland
Juba
Thia
Chisinaln
Wong the ‘Onio River
Lake Rydolt
Ethiopia
Pair Robbed of Gems in Miami Beach
In Miami Beach on February 14 a New York man reported that three men robbed him and his wife after leaving a night club. Jewelry valued at 8875 and cash totaling 120 were taken during the assault on the driveway of their hotel.
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Miamt Beach
Pin
No. Kulezvogel
New York
Hricevogel
RAF Over Germany Bombing Reported In Westerly Campaign
Authorized RAF spokesman said the RAF flew over 22 communities in Western Germany in intensive operations. Reports described air reconnaissance and aggressive missions against industrial targets and airports. Casualties included wounded and damage to facilities as allied forces pressed operations across occupied Europe and into the Netherlands.
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Berlin
Germany
Agat
Netherlands
DAB
London
Geena Rales
Netherlands restricts Jewish student admissions and business signs
Amsterdam reports new regulations limiting Jewish student admissions to the Netherlands and requiring Jews to obtain permits from the secretary of education. Two Jewish grandparents confer eligibility restrictions, with some Jews excluded from formal cinema. Signs targeting Jewish patrons appear in Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, signaling intolerance.
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Amsterdam
Vin Berti
Ieech
Reich
Arthur Seyse Finquaurt
Hague
Ut- Techt
Strategy Mapped By Aid Bill Foes
Washington report outlines how opponents of the British lend lease plan drafted amendments to require Britain to declare peace terms before US aid. Sen Wheeler leads a bloc seeking limits while administration leaders press to keep the bill intact as debate resumes in the Senate.
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Washington
Belton
United States
Wheeler
D.monk
Britain
Doubling of U.S. Army Planned to 3,000,000
Washington reports the War Department contemplates expanding the U.S. Army to about 3,000,000 personnel, roughly doubling present strength. Military officials study site surveys for urban ramps and cantonments nationwide as part of potential expansion.
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Washington
War Department
A PAT On the Back For A Patrol Leader
TOWATY TAVIS named president of the Klwanta duty Mrs GEORGE WILLIAMS to chair Atlouwal WC event March 6 to 8 The ALAMO AREA COUNCIL NOW SCOUTS OF AMERICA deprives the coveted hear n award for the second consecutive year
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Klwanta
George Williams
Atlouwal
Habhy Nhow
Alamo
Scouts OF America
Hearn
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