Fabian Delay Policy in Roman War and Washington’s Early Struggles
Fragmented recounting of Fabius Maximus’s cautious “delayer” strategy in the Roman wars contrasted with Washington’s challenges in 1770s New York. The note cites political and military figures, the New York public’s leanings, officer prospects like Lafayette and Hamilton, and Congress’s neglect of army needs amid supply and pay shortages.
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Fluvitus Fabius Maximus
Awhire
Fabius
Hanosthrl
Washington
Boston
New York
Tie
New England
South
Lafayette
von Steahen
Saul
Japan Premier Denounces U S Hostility in Parliament
Prince Fumimaro Konoye told a Tokyo gathering of cabinet ministers and lawmakers that United States hostility to Japan was clear. He cited U S support for England and China and warned of world-wide disturbance from growing pressure on Japan and aid to Britain and Chiang Kai-shek. He urged cooperation with the government during the emergency period as talks covered the three power pact, Sino-Japanese war, and European conflict.
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New York
Japan
Prince Fumimaro Konoye
United States
Comel
Tokyo
America
England
China
Konoye
DIET
Domel
mMekb
Chiet
Italy
Japin
Soviet Union
Ye Nankimg
Greater East Asia
Europe
Child revived by inhalator squad saves Barbara Beatty
Barbara Ann Beatty, a 28 month old girl, was revived by a fire department inhalator squad at the Beatty home on 1204 South Whites Street after losing consciousness Monday night. She recovered and was pronounced out of danger by the attending physician.
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Barbara Ann Beatty
Beatty
South Whites Street
Weather forecast with modest temperatures and wind
A June forecast notes continued partly cloudy skies with pleasant temperatures. Highs near 66 degrees by midweek, with Tuesday around 50s and Wednesday morning about 48. Winds light to moderate as US forecasters project a mild spell.
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U. S
Winda
French Withdraw to Indo China Frontiers Quiet in Cambodia
Thai high command reports show Cambodian province retreats with Siamese forces advancing without combat. Thai troops allegedly crossed into Cambodia and further into the Biekong frontier amid disputed territory claims. Vichy decrees halt land commercial operations between French Indo China and Thailand for an unspecified period.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Cambodia
R High Command
Carmuniyur
Vichy
France
Indo-China
Siam
Jap Guarantee on Goods Sought in Batayta Java
Netherlands East Indies authorities report Japan guarantees goods will not be trans shipped to Germany. Officials cite potential snag in talks as sources say this condition could hinder ongoing negotiations.
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Batayta
Java
Netherlands East
Indies
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Germany
Burglar Steals Beer Licenses at Loy's Tavern
A burglary at Loy's tavern on 195 South Leona Street cut a screen and stole beer licenses along with five cases of beer and $1 in cash. Adela F. Morales, the owner, reported the break in occurred Monday night at the establishment.
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Loy
South Leona
Razh
Adela F. Morales
Escape Ends in Death as Prison Break Fails in Huntsville
James Cowling, 19, inmate at the state prison, died after being fatally wounded during a failed first day escape attempt. He was serving eight years for burglary. The incident occurred in Huntsville on January 14, during a long-running security breach over prison walls.
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Huntsville
Jan
James Cowling
Vienta Fills
Envoy to Rome Visits Florence
Rome dispatch reports U S Ambassador Williams Phyis making a leisurely return trip from Milan to Florence to visit friends and remain overnight continuing his duties in Rome after the Florence stopover.
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Rome
Florence
Williams Phiys
Tron
Milan
Soldiers Police Battle in Tavern at Biltmore Grill
Eight soldiers were booked by police after a midnight clash at the Biltmore grill, 201 West Houston, injuring several and sending one to hospital. Seven officers subdued about 40 soldiers outside. arrests included Edward G Kennedy and James Aldergon for disturbing the peace, plus others for interfering with officers in the line of duty and drunkenness.
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Montendy
Biltmore Grill
West
Houston Street
J. McArthur
Gril
Disperecq
Ediward G
Kennedy
James
Aldergon
Camp Norrmoyle
Troy Owens
Hie
Gamp
Ends Strike in Defense Plants Across Michigan and Ohio
DETROIT January. Federal labor controller Dewey announced all Eaton Manufacturing Company plants be reopened and all workers returned to work. The strike began at the Eaton Plant in Saginaw, Michigan, and spread to Detroit Battle Creek and Marseilles Michigan and to Cleveland, Ohio. About 3600 workers were involved. Dewey warned the dispute can be settled only after plants resume operations. He acted with the National Defense Advisory Commission and the Department of Labor.
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Detroit
Jan
Inmes
F Dewey
Loday
Dhfenke Wenaure
Eaton Manufachirhye Company
Pleike Jn
Eaton
Saginaw
Mich
Lo Ue Company
Battle Creek
Marstinil
Michal
Cleveland
Ohio
Phils Marke
Downy
Dewey
Natonal Defense Advisory
Cominstlot
Finton Company
White House defers on ten yield power limits in aid bill
A White House official said the question of a time limit on presidential powers in the lend lease plan would be left to Congress. Stephen Early indicated the White House would let Congress work it out. Early noted mail on the plan was not heavy, except after the defense address to Britain. Senators urged scrapping or testing the plan, while Taft and Wheeler pushed for limits and separate British aid from broader defense. Leaders debated amendments to curtail executive power, with hearings delayed due to absent officials. Anarchist leader in Spain was reported decapitated in Berlin news.
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Washington
White House
Britany
Congress
Stephen Early
Early
Defense
Red
Britain
Wic
Tal
Ohio
Uneuiy
Wreeler
Ohjoon
Wheeler D-Mont
Taft
Taft Seid Conmerce Department
United States
Cartier
Amenswey
Hull
Wendell L. Wilkie
Amendmante Ward
Army
Navy
British admit warship hits in Mediterranean convoy
London dispatch says three British warships were damaged while escorting a convoy carrying important material for Greece through the Mediterranean. The admission came tonight amid reports of the incident and its impact on allied shipping.
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London
Admvnty
Mediterranean
Legislature Opens Forty Seventh Texas Session
In Austin the forty seventh Texas Legislature convened at noon with the election of Homer Leonard of McAllen as Speaker and Clay Cotton of Palestine as president pro tempore of the Senate. Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson presided, and officers were sworn in as hundreds gathered, with Rep Claude Gilmer nominating Leonard after three brief supporter speeches.
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Austin
regis+ Inkire
House of Representatives
Homer Leonard
McAllen
Senate
Coke Steven- Sou
Stevenson
Seermtare
Dob Barker
Mi Grmns
A. W. Holt
Joel Ginn
Fourtail Clak
N. Brown
Enlepday
Martha Taener
Amp SI Meners
Seguin
FB. R. Bindley
Claude Gilmer
Ravk Springs
Feonard
Leonard
Phmirmsey
Bablt
RAF destroys Nazi bombers over Catania Sicily
RAF headquarters reported the destruction of nine German Junkers 87 bombers in a heavy raid on Catania Sicily during the night of January 12 13. Three dive bombers were set on fire and other bombers hit coastal gun batteries as the raid unfolded over the east coast of Sicily near the Strait of Messina.
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Gatro
Egypt
Catania
Sicily
Strait of Stefly
Talian High Command
Australian War Dead Totals 17 On Campus Offensive
A fragmented report states 17 Australian war dead and 265 tanks involved in a campus offensive. The source text is garbled but indicates fatalities and equipment totals, referencing 17 killed or died and a broader loss figure amid battle actions.
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Alvi+ Wu
Crows Sold for Food in France
VICHY Jai W cins A crow sold for 10 francs on the open market today A squirrel fetched 12 francs and a hawk drew 1d
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France
Vichy
Jai
Weather Summary for San Antonio and Texas Regions
Weather forecast notes colder air sweeping into San Antonio and East Texas with Tuesday night and Wednesday bringing frosty northerlies. Highs near 70 Tuesday, lows around 48 Wednesday. January highs near 54 a year ago with 37 low. Mostly cloudy and light rains in East and Southwest districts, minimal temperature change expected elsewhere.
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San Antonio Ana
Udondy
East Texas
Mevilland
West Texas
Five Italian Reports Claim Major Allied Vessels Sunk
Italian editor Virginia Gayda reported major naval successes in the Mediterranean over five days. She said 15 enemy ships were sunk in double convoy actions toward Grenada and Alexandria, with British carriers and cruisers among the targets, while a Gallant destroyer and other vessels were said to be lost.
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VPII
Mediterranean
Greece
Britain
North
Africa
Virginia Gayda
Gayda
Greneo
Alexandria
High Command
Nanascdke
Fawsan Tianes
Brituii
Ble
Gallant
Theaber Ji Populo di Roma
Gisbraltar
Trajan
Yugosliy
Porto Marghera
Venice
Plymouth Suffered Heavy Fire In Nazi Raid On City
London reports Plymouth, a key naval and shipping center in southwest England, endured a long Luftwaffe bombing raid with thousands of incendiaries and high explosives. Firefighters and volunteers fought fires as five initial blasts caused extensive damage to buildings and two surface shelters were hit. Casualties were feared heavy. two hospitals and a city center were damaged. Across the coast, German targets near Lorient and Dunkerque drew heavy bomber responses from British forces.
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London
Nouth
Plymouth
Royal Air Force
Luftwaffe
Plywouth
Landon
England
Liverpool
Wales
Bare
Lorient
Dimkerque
Nazt Neld Prowell
Air Ministry
Bulgaria Denies Entry of Troops
Sofia reports a formal denial that any foreign troops have entered Bulgaria. The government news agency stated there have been no representations to foreign powers on such a possibility and no moves toward foreign governments have been made. Tass and DNB echoed similar denials from other agencies.
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Sofia
Dni
Keint
DNB
Tass
Rtounds
Aaid
Bulgaria
Mother’s spanking causes daughter’s arm fracture at hospital
A 62 year old mother, Mrs Garza of 952 Boul Laredo Street, spanked her young daughter Margarits when the child was struck on the arm. The injury occurred at the Robert D. Green base hospital where the mother was taken for treatment. The hospital staff reported a broken right arm.
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Garza Mora
Garan
Margarits
Garza
Laredo Street
Robert D. Green
Armed Trusties Flee Kidnap Five Convicts Escaped in Flight
Police hunted two armed convicts who escaped from Turker prison farm last night. Reporters named J. Rhodes and Tomer Watson as among those fleeing with six truck drivers, two soldiers, and two women. Authorities pursued from Hatt vert to capture the escapees.
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Little Rock
Ack
Jan
Mee
Exlay
Hye Set
H.R
Dutch Steamer Reported Sinking
A Dutch steamer was reported sunk with radio messages indicating distress at around 10 15 am. No position or final details were provided and information remains uncertain.
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New York
Manegay
Steasher Biltenvorg
FDR Returns Home After Weekend in Washington
President Roosevelt resumes duties in Washington after a week end at Hy Park New York as press notes indicate he is back in the capital following a domestic rest period.
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Washington, Nn
Roosevelt
Washington
Texing
Hye Park
N.Y
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