Japan Eyes Caution as East Asia War Impacts Grow
Tokyo reports Japan choosing a policy to cope with distress from the German Soviet war and a grave emergency in East Asia. Foreign Minister Matsuoka says the government will act in secrecy after imperial conference, watching developments with care while coordinating with the Axis and China.
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Arisig
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Watch World
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Russia
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Excess Planting Penalty Ordered for Boxer County Cotton
AAA cotton farmers in Boxer County must pay a penalty on excess cotton after over planting their quota. The rule sets a 9 penalty on the excess and ties the penalty rate to half the basin loan rates of cotton. Announcement made by GC A King, secretary of the Bexar County ACA.
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Boxer County
GC. A. King
Bexar County
ACA
British Take French Base Near Palmyra
London reports British forces captured Soukhne, 40 miles northeast of Palmyra, and seized two posts on the Deir al Zor-Beirut road. The strike, part of reinforced operations in Syria, includes a general officer and six guns reported in the Barbelia area.
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Soukhne
Palmyra
Deus
Beir F
Syria
Barbelia
Secret of British Radiolocator Explained by Dr. Lee de Forest
Dr Lee de Forest explains Britain test radiolocator network used to detect incoming aircraft. Towers 240 feet high dot coastline with large reflectors sending conical radio beams skyward. Returning signals are processed by receivers to pinpoint plane distance direction and altitude aiding anti aircraft defense.
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Britain
Inv
Newe
War Roundup: Axis Drives Stalled as Russians Halt Nazi Pushes
Associated Provy reports German high command claiming a decisive Bialystok trap with 100000 Soviet troops captured and 400 tanks seized while 11 day invasion advances speed into Galicia. Russians deny Moscow and Leningrad falls, claim destruction of German tank forces. Norw. rada says Finnish forces surround Soviets at Viipuri. Riga reported captured. Turkish troops mass near Bosporus. Wavell moved from Egypt to India as Britain braces for Ganges defense against Nazi advance.
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Galicia
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Leningrad
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Viipuri
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Ganges
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Beirut Raids Prompt French Protest to U S Over Bombardment
Beirut dispatch reports France protest to American government over British bombardments of Beirut. French high commissioner noted French did not bomb certain areas in Spring or Palestine despite British troops. British raids blamed on German planes, with heavy casualties and widespread destruction of key sites including the Brothers College and Christian schools.
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Lebanon
Sprig
Palestine
Demaceus
Washington
London
Col. Hegn
Weather review and forecast across Abilene and towns
A dense weather tabloid item lists Abilene Texas and numerous distant places with cloudy conditions, temperatures around 60s to 80s, and wind estimates. It notes precipitation totals and rainfall since January, with regional updates including Birmingham Alabama and Duluth Minnesota. some entries appear garbled but indicate cloudiness and variable readings.
Church Program Set for Soldiers at Travis Park
Members of Travis Park Methodist Church Missionary Circle No. 2 host enlisted men at a Wednesday night program in the Travis Park recreation center. Crests will play ping pong, chess, and darts. Mrs Wardrow Moore will direct folklore games. Mrs J K Brown and Mrs A P Hardy are in charge of mile and sing to. The center is open Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 6 30 to 9 30.
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Travis Park
British Air Raids on Occupied France Reported
British daylight air sweeps over northern France with American volunteers in the Eagle squadron credited with downing three of seventeen German planes. RAF forces struck Brest Cherbourg and Merville as dawn raids and afternoon operations continued, with two bombers and seven fighters lost. Heavy fighting and inland bombing disrupted German airfields while battleships Cherbourg and Brest reportedly faced bombardment amid the ongoing air offensive.
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Eagle
R. 4
France
No Channel
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Merville
Lille
Resines
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Cherbourg
Fighter Command
Acharnherst
Gnreijatmau
Bismarck
Nazis Claim 10 Fighters Battle Across Oceans
Berlin reports German submarines have sunk seven British merchant ships totaling about 40 200 tons off West Africa and in the North Atlantic. The Luftwaffe says three more vessels totaling 11 500 tons were destroyed near England. One hostile steamer damaged by gunfire and another large ship exploded by bombers in English waters. German and Italian planes reportedly struck British ships near Tobruk harbor. some U-boat victims were said to travel in convoys.
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West Africa
North Atlantic
Luftwaffe
England
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Atoso
African
Gennin -Stukas
Tobruk
Army Navy Given Gideon Bibles
Philadelphia dispatch reports Gideon societies distribute one million free testaments daily through chaplain corps of Army and Navy. Each chaplain applies to Gideon's Chicago headquarters with requirements for swift delivery to camps and fleets.
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Navy
Philadelphia
TNS
Sam
G Dron Society
Gideon
Chicago
Auction of Russia Whares Amid Cold War Comparisons
Russia holds whares nearly three times the continental United States as tensions rise in the era. The fragment references classifications and want ads for furniture and appliances, hinting at market and trade context during this period.
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Russia
United States
Harmonia Lodge Plans Jubilee Celebration
Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Hemant Sons marks its eightieth birthday with a 4 30 p m Sunday program at Herrmann Fans Hall South of Marys Street A welcome by Walter G Peter lodge president music by Hermann Sons of Texas Band led by George Haeuster speech by grand president Artie Biard entertainment by Bandbox Players directed by David Griffin chorus by Hermann Sons milked chorus led by Bernhard Kalthoff style show by Jack Mitchell a basket raffle in the garden at 6 30 p m Organizers are Paul J Hertting invitations Guuerk F Schon finance Julius Tenyg reception EB Lockte entertainment Fritz Schilo bar Carl Rickers publicity The lodge has 11 members with over 60 years in the organization Initiation dates include Dr Ahotpty Herff on January 13 1881 and others in 1904 1030 and 1004.
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Herrmann
Mary’s Street
Walter G. Peter
Hermann Sone Band
George Haeuster
Hermann Sons of Texas
Wll
David Griffin
Artie Biard
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Bernhard Kalthoff
Jayce Sauermileh
Jack Mitchell
Ahotpty Herff
William Felaler
W. G. Wagner
O. O. Neumann
William Stauss
Carl” Koch
Henry HB. Michaelke
Joseph Rich
John Stricker
Anton Neumayer
August Rich
Russia Begins Buying in America During War Aid Effort
Washington reports indicate Russia started preliminary negotiations to purchase vital American supplies. Officials say deliveries would be long delayed, with Russia seeking long term arms stock replacements, machine tools, and equipment for its arms industry while noting current surplus is insufficient to impact ongoing fighting. Sumner Welles confirmed Soviet inquiries through ambassador Constantin Constantinopoulos.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Hitler
Red Army
Sumner Welles
Acklnng
Constantin Oumannks
Aztec Theater Slates Sneak Preview Event Thursday
Aztec theater announces a Thursday sneak preview featuring a major Hollywood study blend. Patrons will catch the last regular showing of The Big Store before the preview begins at 10 PM. A feature on Broadway minstrel life is highlighted elsewhere in The American Weekly.
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Aztec Theater
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