Pacific Coast In The News And The Nation In War
The article argues the Pacific coast grows in population productivity and strategic importance amid global war. It contrasts eastern provincialism with Pacific prominence, notes potential Pacific theater roles and defense needs, and discusses allied and axis powers positions affecting Alaska and British Columbia. The piece frames the coast as central to U S defense and operations.
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Pacific
Pacific Coast
West
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Litvinov Purged in Red Shakeup
Moscow reports a purge of key Soviet leaders as Litvinov and four others are removed from the party central committee for failing in duties. Vyacheslav Molotov becomes foreign commissar. changes ripple through defense and industry posts as new leaders appointed amid warnings.
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Moscow
Martin Litvinov
Inna
Germany
M. M. Kalanovich
Gyie- Hon
Kagenovich
Lie Defense Industry
Chagal
F. Denisoff
the Telly
J. P. Sorguey
Japan
Indies
United States
Egld Tt
Far East
Chugat
Olney
Britain
East Asia
Pacific
South Seas
Hoch
Malsugke
Ab Hong
S. Dukelsky
A. Shashkoff
Litvinoy
Antselowich
I. A. Likahachey
WA. Merkulor
Japanese Foreign Minister warns on Pacific defense plans
Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka warned that continued defense preparations by Britain and the United States in the South Pacific could create dangerous tensions. He urged Anglo-Saxons to avoid actions that might provoke Japanese public opinion and denied sending European mediation offers to London.
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Takio
Yoruke Matsouxa
Britain
United States
South Pacific
Domel
Matsuoka Fis
London
Anthony Eden
Ben
Hrough
Roosevelt compresses ethics of leaking secret testimony
President Roosevelt said leaks of Gen George Marshall's testimony to a congressional panel are harmful to national defense and questioned editors and publishers who printed reports. He urged secrecy and advised committees not to disclose information to the press, noting differing accounts from memos and insisting future disclosures risk grave consequences.
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Fev
Hoosevelt
State Committee
George G. Marshall
Army
National Defense
Marshall
Rob
Associated Press
Senate
Pacific
Roosevelt
United States
Navy
Rossidig
Congress
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
San Antonio and nearby areas expect light to moderate winds and clear to cloudy skies Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures hover around mid forties to mid sixties with Friday lows near 43 and Saturday highs near 62. Local fog and drizzle possible in western areas with northerly to dry winds, extended period through February 28 1941 warnings included.
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San Antonio Ane
Cindy
East
Texas
Werth
Sughiy
Enat
Wormer
Norly
Hornal Iyouth
Med
Immigration Officers Appoint Two New Agents
Two men, Roger N. Dewis of Brownsville and Walter L. Muelhauser of El Paso, join the immigration and naturalization office staff as new agents under WW. Knopp's charge.
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Anaea
Ocal
WW. Knopp
Roger N. Dewis
Brownsville
Walter L Muelhauser
el Paso
Paris Potatoes Burned as German Ordered Shortages Reported
Reports from Paris indicate German authorities ordered deprivation of potato supplies after central market disturbances. Authorities described fresh shortages spreading through the city as riots affected food distribution and access.
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Paris
Vichy
U Boats Prepare For Big Offensive Moves Noted
Berlin reports Nazi submarines sinking few British ships as crews shift to Hitler’s looming offensive. British tonnage blasted by German air raiders totals 206000 with 78400 by U boats. Draft board moves planned from Courthouse to Smith-Young over Friday night to free space for overseas naval needs and armament targets.
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Dienst
Hitler
Nags
Smith-Young
Courtlenasne
Mazaie Saves
Engin
Yéstershiy
Conmuand
Boy suffers severe burns in torch explosion accident
Sam Delgado aged 17 of 1411 El Paso Street Fridge mrsnes died at Robert B Green hospital after a gasoline torch exploded while the boys used it to solder an auto fender. Frank Ramey 18 of 1314 S Fernando Street and Teo Rodrigues 18 of 215 Trinity Street were injured but recovering at county hospital. Radio Patrolman Frank Kimmet said the air pump explosion splashed burning gasoline. two transfusions were given during the night. Delgado weakened Friday morning as hospital attendants reported.
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Sam Delgado
el Paso
Robert B. Green
Delgado
Frank Ramey
Srr
Fernando Street
Téo Rodrigues
Sie South Trinity Street
Frank Kimnet
Ramey
Delgada
Twelve Thousand School Leaders to Meet in Convention
Twelve thousand school superintendents from across the nation are expected in Atlantic City for the annual convention of the American Association of School Administrators. Business sessions begin February 2. Scheduled speakers include Representative Martin Dies of Texas, President Philip Murray, Governor Harold Stassen, George Fletcher of Hilo, and President Isaiah Brown of Johns Hopkins University.
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Atlantic City
N. Y
Gee
Frotny
American Association
Yonday
Martin Dies
Texas
G. I
Filip! Murray
Harald
Gisssen Jat
Minnesota
George Fletching
Hilo
Isaiat Bown
Johng Hottkins
Roosevelt to Leave for Hyde Park Home for Weekend
Washington February 2 suspect Roosevelt will leave in a day for a weekend at Hyde Park New York. He is expected to do away with Tuesday. Accompanying him will be Mrs Roosevelt and Secretary Morgentau. The Morgenthaus travel to their home at Fishkill NY.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tyde Park
N.Y
Morgent
Margent
Fishkill WY
Cadets Forbidden 10 Own Drive Cars
Reported in San Antonio, an order bars cadets from owning or driving cars after March 2. The directive mirrors a prior rule affecting military cadets, extending to all eligible cadets. The measure aims to regulate transportation and enforcement details remain unclear.
Deportees Pass Through to the Border
Twelve deportees destined for return will pass through Brownsville en route to the border, with authorities including naturalization agent Ina menteed overseeing the transfer. The party originates from the Houston area and travels via St Antonio, per Knapp.
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St Antonio
Knopp
Loreal Dniniaration
Ina
Houston Aves
Knapp
Texas beauty cadinrists to preside at Al-Texas Expostion
Steven Catalans and A Clyde Tarr ing named officers of the Ghwise Columbus association as they thank patrons. FOUN TOZANG of St Marys university wins first prize in a five salute poetry contest from Prinl ly university for distinguished work in poetry.
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Olive
Ghwise
Columbus Seeleby
Stanay Wight
Clyde Tarring
San Ane Tonin
Texas Association of Accredited
Al-Texas Keanly
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St. Mary's University
Prinlly University
Nazi Forces Move Toward Danube Front Amid Balkan Tensions
Reports from Belgrade indicate pontoon bridges span the Danube as German forces push from Romania toward the river border. Yugoslav and Bulgarian authorities clashed with mobilization fears rising, while Istanbul diplomacy sees Papen negotiating with Turkey and Greece.
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Aegean Sea
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Bulgaria
Yhgeslav Press
Sofia
Germany
Franz von Papen
Ankara
British shift and air defense in Europe amid new US contingents
British reports describe added units arriving in Europe to bolster strength against Axis forces. New amphibious and air defenses are said to join late wartime operations, with weather over Germany noted as a factor. US arrivals are framed as reinforcing Britain's overall defense posture while awaiting reorganization of air and ground forces to meet axis threats.
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London
Afuca
Thaly
Pacife
United States
Niakty
Britain
Germany
Late Police Shift Reports a Quiet Yet Busy Night
Lieutenant FH Atrowond led the Tanashit precinct detail through a late shift with fourteen calls. Three intoxicated individuals, one non-injury collision, one family disturbance, and multiple complaints were logged, but only three incidents required medical aid.
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Elghihattr
Tin Te Tanashit Priday
Te Jlas Hery
Atrowond
Weather Summary Teases Cold Front and Weekend Warmup
The report notes a cold front bringing chilly conditions and east winds. It forecasts Friday morning near 44 degrees with scattered clouds and Friday afternoon around 62. Saturday may see mild warmth with low saturation and uncertain overnight temperatures.
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Saki Antennos
Six Wounded in Catania Bombing
Six people were wounded in a bombing at Catania as German planes attacked. The raid damaged several targets including military emplacements and coastal defenses. Reports say British forces responded along the Mediterranean coast amid ongoing operations in North Africa.
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Catania
Lone RAF Raider Fires Dutch Port
A British raider attacked the Dutch port of Amsterdam yesterday, striking docks and disrupting port facilities. The mechanism of the assault impacted customs offices as a new customs house in Hidaten began ground work to serve the Meatten region.
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Hidaten
Australia Must Defend Itself Says Menzies Referenced Danger
Prime Minister Robert Menzies warned Britain of dangers looming in the Pacific and urged Australia to support a policy of defending itself and its allies. He cited added Commonwealth war effort, including more pilots and troops, and suggested U S leadership may coincide with Australia’s defense plans and possible visits by Wendell Willkie.
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Lisbon
Africa
Singapore
Uhere
Australia
Auto Fire Loss Estimated 75 Dollars Attributed
Auto fire damaged a vehicle parked at 135 Selly Avenue near Sobieski’s home Thursday night. No injuries reported. The fire's cause remains undiscussed as investigators from the city health department laboratory reviewed the scene.
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Sobieski
Selly Avenue
Wa Dwyer Avenue
Health Department
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