Laddie the Loyal Farm Dog and Everett’s Farewell
A Chanute Kansas farm tale follows Laddie the dog who shares daily toil with Everett Scott. After Everett is drafted and sent to Fort Ord, Laddie endures long days and nights awaiting his master. A compassionate doctor and friends attempt life saving care as the bond between man and dog inspires the town.
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Wong Everett Scott
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DOLATERS FLEET AT ARM WASHINGTON MEETING
General George C. Marshall testified before a military affairs committee that the United States would immediately reinforce the Pacific fleet with an unspecified number of new land and air planes. He described the Pacific situation as serious and outlined five durable aircraft and equipment missions to be provided if needed. Committee members were urged to maintain secrecy, while some said Marshall presented an optimistic view of American defenses and the British aid program.
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George CC. Marshall
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United States
Pacific Fleet
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Pacific
Tie
Marshall
Marshall's West Mony
de Pfenses
Progrem
Gulf Small Craft Warned of Wind in New Orleans
New Orleans weather bulletin warns Gulf small craft to heed increasingly strong winds on the Texas coast and adjacent waters. The advisory lists warnings at 0 a m Central Standard Time, forecasting brisk to gale conditions through the afternoon and tonight.
Red Army General Hosts Foreign Attaches in Moscow
Moscow reports Gen. Georgy Zhukov, new Red Army chief, welcomed foreign attaches at the foreign ministry. Major Ivan Yatsen and Major Joseph Michela represented the United States in the briefing, as officials noted the visit on February 20.
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Red Army
Atnit
Georgy K. Zhukoff
Foreign Ministry
Ivan Yeston
Joseph Michela
United States
Japs Head South as Aussies Mass
Shanghai reports suggest Japanese army contingents moving south from Tatmosa and Jepar toward Hainan islet or northern Indo China amid Allied troops massing in Singapore. Mainan is noted as a possible stepping stone with Japan seeking bases and transport in Indo China and Camranh Bay to threaten Singapore. Chinese sources attribute these claims to Foreign Minister Matsuoka during talks with Britain and France.
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UPI
Associateds Press
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Hainan Islet
South China East
Indo-China
Japan
Singapore
Britain
Oriental
Mainan
Hinga
Pore
Camranh Bay
Indo-Chi- Aos
Josuike “Matsuoka
30000 British Troops Reinforce Singapore
British dispatch reveals 30000 troops with mechanized units arrived at Singapore from Hong Kong via liners Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth and Mauretania. Among them 10040 white soldiers from England Australia and India are now in defensive positions on the Malay Peninsula amid the strategic reinforcement of Singapore’s defenses.
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INS
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Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Bhanghat
Britain
Malaya
England
Australia
India
British Drive North from Mogadiscio in Somaliland War
CAIRG Feb 20. British Middle East command says troops crossed the river north of Cuisitafo in Italian Somaliland driving toward Mogadiscio, their main objective 225 miles north of Geo. Italians counter attacked and were repulsed as ground operations expand. South African airmen report heavy assault on Yayello near Moyale on Kenya Ethiopia frontier. Rebels in Gojjam province gain momentum as British push toward Addis Ababa potential. No clear sign of a western thrust toward Tripoli despite Italian reports of German dive bombing.
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Italan Somaliland
Wat Mogadiscio
Park of
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Cuisitafo
Tighon
Gell
Jyubs River
Mogadiscio
Geo
Indian Ocean
Nalvols
Kenya
Mega
Ethiopia
Ware
Apricgan Attmen
Yayello
Moyate
Gojjam
Reinel
Addiy Ababa
Witt Wimanth
Evitren
Asano
Atetbald Pf.wavell
Libya
Tripali
Italiana
Japan furious over Guam defense plan vote
Tokyo officials condemned the U S House action approving authorization to fortify Guam and Samoa. Japanese commentators warned the move would worsen tensions and provoke stronger American defenses near Japan, amid calls to curb U S activity in the western hemisphere.
Turks Claim Pact Tops Nazi Threats
Turkish newspapers report that a Bulgarian Turkish non aggression pact keeps Bulgaria from joining the axis and blocks German moves toward Greece. Vakit says Bulgaria won’t enter the tripartite pact, complicating any German advance. Tan calls the declaration an exaggeration but notes it reassures Bulgaria while Britain seeks to deter German penetration in the Balkans.
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Chreece
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Tan
Ryall
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Balkans
England
Thraea
Bulgarie
Plane for Britain Crashes with Two Killed
EL PASO Feb 20 Two airmen died when an Army transport plane from the Lockheed plant at Burbank Calif en route to Britain crashed after hitting a steel radio power line. The pilot Marino Guglielianlli 43 and co pilot Rowe sup Moitée were killed. Investigation ordered by the Air force to determine cause.
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EL Paso
Marino Guglielianlli
Rowe Sup Moitée
Cockheed Aircraft Corporation
Burbank
Calif
Cavvada
de- Wnery
Air Force
Struck & Steel Radio Power
Bill to end death penalty introduced in Austin
A bill offered today by Wayley White Odessa representative proposes abolishing the death penalty. The measure, first introduced two years ago, failed to advance from committee previously.
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Aubtin
CPI—A_ bi
Wayley White
Odessa
House Passes Bill to Ease Soldier Tax
AUSTIN February 2 The Texas House approved a bill by Senator Franklin Spears of San Antonio to exempt aghettes sold at army post exchanges from state tax. The measure returns to the Senate for consideration of House amendments.
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Austin
CINSI
Franklin Spears
San Antonio
Army Post
Texas House
Senate
Bulgarian Troops Seize Bakeries to Secure Bread Supply
The Bulgarian army took control of bakers and bakery workers nationwide to assure bread for newly mobilized troops. Civilians continued receiving service under military direction as operations continued. Postal links between Italy and Switzerland were resumed after February 15, with no stated reason.
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Bulgaria
Pele
Italy
Switbern
Switzerland
San Antonio JC Plans Enlarged College Building
A report notes San Antonio Junior College has received plans for a new and enlarged college building. Banky Siam, treasurer of the Greek War Relief fund, is praised in a backhanded way for his role. The National Defense Recreational Committee in San Antonio receives commendation from Paul Y. McNulty and Charles I. Tat.
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Banky Siam
Es Treasster
Fumd
San Antonio
800 Acres Bought For L A Airport
A tax suit against Mayor Maury Maverick in Bexar County seeks $23,000 in tax certificates allegedly issued while he was county tax assessor. The case began Thursday in 77th District Court with Maverick's attorneys filing an amended answer and numerous exceptions. The county alleges certificates violated tax rules and seeks differentiation between sums for taxed versus unpaid properties.
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Maury Maverick
Bexarcommy
Maverick
Thirra District Court
Attormeys
Gari Wright Jehuson
Woolville J. Rogers
Willam Hensley
Henslty
Mayick
Hensley
Nueces
Caucb
Daliis
Whitee Tynan
Shook
Albert Huth
Huth
Rogers
Rovers
Brown
T Ie
Lamay County
City council buys over 800 acres for airport site
More than 800 acres were purchased by the city council for the new municipal airport at a total cost of about $192,008.63. Purchases included multiple parcels from Reinhardt J. Vischer, Herman Tusch, Water Peer, Mrs Hulda Wickmann, Ed Hang, Olga Pape, Martin Arnold, and others, with crop damage allowances totaling about $60,41.85. The council allocated $183,808.63 from airport bonds and expected additional parcels from M J McKean, with bids for wrecking and site improvements planned.
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Reinhardt J. Vischer
Martha
Herman Tusch
Jung
Rom Water Peer
McCaulry
Hulda Wickmann
Lis
Adolph
Ed Hang
Paville
Edward Pape
Olga
Martin J. Arnold
Secan
Fale of Wit
Uns Stewart Tithe Guaranty Compare
Guaranty Abstract and Title Company
M. J. McKean
McKean
North Loop
Jones, Mallsberger
Bitters
Wetmore Roats
Rusch
Haag
Pape
Perner
Hickmann
Wlwd A. Mn
Wact
Sever
Man Died of Gun Wound at Home
Privk Santis, 60, of 307 Persh wig agene, died Thursday morning at the Medial and Sarateat hospital from a gunshot wound to the right temple. Found by wife in a bedroom at their home after she heard no shot. He was chief clerk at the angifhering offices at Por Sant Hension.
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Sant Hension
Wet Weather Warnings Forecast Hard Freeze Near Friday
Weather forecasters Sy Weather and J H Jarhor warned of a wet storm system from San Antonio that could drop temperatures toward freezing by Friday morning. They projected lows in the mid 30s to upper 40s with afternoon highs around 50s, while Thursday's highs near 60s. Cloud cover was expected to curb warmth after a 72 degree Wednesday.
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Texas Faces Sleet and Cold, Weather Worsens
Sleet and rain battered Texas and Oklahoma with a cold wave spreading from the Panhandle to the plains. Readings ranged from near freezing in Dallas and Abilene to as high as 63 in Brownsville, while college events and defense week reviews faced postponement due to icy conditions.
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National Defense Week
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Laubbut Way
Corpus
Brownsville
Dallas
Abilene
Amaro
Paso
Midwest Cold Abates as Temps Rise Across the Region
The Midwest cool spell eased with temperatures remaining below normal from the eastern Rockies to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Chicago saw readings 6 to 16 degrees above subzero values, while Minnesota and Wisconsin reported -15 to -30 locally. Roads remained hazardous in spots as slickness persisted on some highways despite improved overall conditions.
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Phi
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Ohlengo
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Tin Pid Me West
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Wisconsin
New England
Midwest
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Cloudy with rain and cooler conditions expected Thursday night and Friday. Moderate northerly winds. Thursday high near 60, Friday low 34 to 38, Friday afternoon around 32. Thursday night mostly cloudy with freezing rain in the north, sleet possible in extreme north. Temperatures fall Friday with a strong southward cooling trend expected.
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Eoon
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