Washington's youth shaped by survey and war
A long, imperfect reminiscence traces George Washington as a teen weighing careers in surveying and the sea, choosing surveying in Culpeper County before war drew him into military service as an adjutant general at age 18, shaping his path between toil at Mount Vernon and Virginia militias.
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Bulgarian cabinet sunbed amid German troop tense in Balkans
Reports from Sofia and Cham Kapuva indicate Bulgarian Premier Filoff sought a health update as German troop concentrations on the Bulgarian border raised tensions. King Boris II remained away in Cham Kapuva while Bucharest and Budapest broadcasts described clashes, saboteur acts, and calls for better Romania-Turkey ties amid a broader Axis pressure in the region.
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June in January Weather Report For San Antonio
The weatherman predicts no change in the daily forecast with considerable cloudiness and moderate northeast winds. Temperatures will range from 48 to 64 degrees, with a slight chance of light rain near Dot Blo as cooler air pushes into the north central state.
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Woman Bandit Beaten by Violin Woman in Troy Raid
Mrs Kath Ward, a 95 year old former Dayton resident, shot a man during a holdup in Troy, while a matron battered the assailant with a violin. Sheriff Ben Reeves reported the wounded man and ward are at a local hospital. The suspect, Fouiza Rainey, a Brondidge station operator, is in custody.
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Freighter Mendoza Aims to Pass Blockade
Postal authorities in Buenos Aires report the French merchant ship Mendoza loaded with meat wool and other goods will sail today in an attempt to reach France. The 8105 ton freighter is not expected to be permitted to pass the British blockade. British auxiliary cruisers Asturias and Queen may intercept near Montevideo or Bermuda off Rio de Janeiro.
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Pree Crush Tragedy Injures Corbin Child
Seven year old Charles Gor bin Corbin of Husk was killed when a large dead tree toppled during a group of boys attempting to push it over on January 8 1941 near Weddrr. Dowgin family listed as his parents.
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La Grange High adds new vocational building plan
Plans will be submitted to Austin this week for a new vocational building at La Grange High School. The structure will be of native stone and will house the manual training and vocational agriculture departments.
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Reetz Rejoins City Work After Court Dismissal
Reetz, once chief clerk under ex Justice Gerhardt in the Peate Ray mund Dierhardt era, was announced Wednesday as rejoining public service. He had lost his clerk job in the Corporation court when Gerhardt left office and began working for the city the following day.
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Italian General Escapes British in North Africa
British reports say General Awnipale Dergeneou, Italian war commander of Anrdia, ybla, slipped away and left the city before British forces entered Brenier. Mussolini’s chief passes in Libya were cited as strategic failures as desert raids continue. General Horponeck and other officers are missing, with search underway for the stranded party believed to have escaped by motor boat to safety.
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Kileberg Named Ambassador to Mexico in Controversy
The text notes Kileberg as a line for Mexico post amid mixed reactions from supporters and critics. It mentions Josepha Daniels and Nom e origins, with doubts about the appointment and hopes from the Camacho government in Brownsville.
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British Open siege at Tobruk shifts to Libyan port
Cairo dispatch reports British Army of the Nile preparing to siege Tobruk as Italian defenses in Libya suffer setbacks. Casualties for British and Australian forces around 600. about 30,000 Italian prisoners captured at Bardia and surrounding actions. Reinforcement movements and supply issues noted. American aircraft begin service with Middle East forces. Ex-congressman James O’Conney Sr. dies in New Orleans.
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Navy Reorganization Under Knox Expands Fleet Roles
Secretary Knox ordered a three main fleet division the Atlantic Tactical and Asiatic fleets reorganizing command. President Roosevelt authorized a 42000 increase in naval manpower while Rear Admiral Husband Kimmel becomes commander in chief of all fleets with Richardson leaving undisclosed duty. New Atlantic force roughly 125 ships Asiatic fleet based in the Philippines and Pacific fleet at Hawaii.
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Explosion damages Armaments Train Route in Hungarian Border
In January 1949 a German arms train exploded while switching into another rail, crippling lines from Tugury to Romania. The Berettyó region near Nagyvarad suffered wrecked tracks and likely weeks of repairs. The route, used by German forces, reportedly moved up to 100000 troops toward Romania as censor restrained details.
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Escamilla Missing in New York City Mystery
A student named Escamilla from St Mary's University reportedly disappeared while returning from home in Laos Wyoming Street. A postcard to his parents indicated he planned to travel to the eastern metropolis seeking a new life as an avatar, with weeks passing since the last contact.
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Hopkins Delayed on London Flight
Weather disrupted a London flight causing Hopkins to defer a diplomatic mission. The delay affected Haig, Roosevelt’s personal emissary at Brest, with conflicting arrival reports from York and on the Yankee.
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Roosevelt asks Congress for vast peacetime defense budget
President Roosevelt urged Congress to approve a gargantuan peacetime budget of about 27.5 billion dollars to fund defense and aid to Britain, Greece, and China. The plan anticipates higher taxes and broad industrial mobilization, with fiscal year costs approaching 28.5 billion and a large projected deficit.
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Italian Losses At 150000 Amid Global Conflict
A garbled wartime notice estimates Italian losses at 150000 with references to British and Allied fighting, wounded and missing. It mentions 70000 believed wounded or missing, Greek and Albanian forces, and a note about an individual, B. Manson, of Fort Worth, who died from injuries sustained in battle on December 28.
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Red Cross Plans Aid for France and Spain in WW II
The American Red Cross announced plans to dispatch shipments this month including relief supplies to France and Spain. A consignment of wheat, milk, and tow, with conditions from British, French, and Spanish governments, aims to reach urgent needs while preserving freedom of movement for Red Cross authorities.
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Lord Baden-Powell dies aged 63 in Kenya colony
A damaged obituary fragment recalls Lord Baden-Powell’s death at age 63 in Nairobi Kenya. It notes his founding of the Boy Scouts and mentions his late-life public appearances and travels, with scattered references to his military service and retirement.
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Weather Outlook With Variable Temperatures Ahead
East Texas will see considerable cloudiness Wednesday night into Thursday with moderate northeast and east winds along the coast. West Texas expects partly cloudy conditions Tuesday night through Thursday with cooler readings in the central region. Airport readings show highs around 64 with lows near 46 Wednesday and a similar pattern into Thursday. Wednesday's high around 46 accompanied by a 64 expected Thursday. temperatures compared to last year show 46/29 for Wednesday.
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