Pelle Bigelow and the Evans Sontag Bandits
A San Francisco journalist Pelle Bigelow earns a scoop by riding into the Sierra foothills to interview Evans and Sontag, the two farmers accused of treacherous train robberies in the San Joaquin Valley. He gains trust through the bandits’ wives and documents their motives, risks, and hidden life, planning a Sunday feature. The tale follows Petie’s risky journey from Fresno to the bands’ hideout.
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World Peace Plan Outlined by Roosevelt at Hyde Park
President Roosevelt listed five aims for lasting world peace including disarmament, freedom from fear, information, religion, and expression. He stressed removal of weapons, open news, religious liberty, and free speech within democracies. He warned Americans about the efficiency of corporate states and noted defenses nearing ten billion dollars.
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Becaue
Mercury Hits 16 Year Low in July San Antonio
Weather notes from 1924 report record heat drop to 65 and forecasted warmth ahead. J A Jarboe, weather prophet, predicted partly cloudy skies, warmer conditions, with possible rain chances minimal. Dry atmosphere cited as factor for late cooling and unusual July low.
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San Antonio
J. A. Jarboe
Jarboe
Texas
U S Gold Hoard Reaches 20 Billion in U S Vaults
Golden vaults of the United States treasury hold more than 20 billion dollars of gold, about 30 percent of the world total. Since the European war began, gold has arrived by warships and cargo ships, with 805.9 million entering last month alone, including 241.6 million sold by France as German forces moved on Paris aboard the Vincennes.
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Vincennes
Freighter Panamanian Fire Delays Voyage to Newport News
The freighter Panamanian limped into Newport News after a hold fire near Chesapeake Bay. The Baltimore Ocean Transport Company said repairs would last about 43 hours and the ship would proceed to an undisclosed destination once fixed.
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Chesapeake Bay
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Norfolk
Further Advances of Reds Reported
London dispatch from Bucharest says invading Russians crossed Romanian frontiers at two new points and clashed with losses on both sides. Location of engagements not specified. Supposed Russian aims include expanding occupation in Bessarabia and north Bykovna.
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London
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Ane Btar
Bucharest
Bessarabia
Bykovna
Sheriff Loses Bid to Block Opponent on Primary Ballot
Judge Jats Graham in One Hundred Third Civil District Court denied Sheriff Joe Turner’s petition seeking an injunction to stop the Willacy County Democratic Executive Committee from placing Luther Snow’s name on the sheriff primary ballot. The ruling ends Turner’s challenge to Snow’s candidacy and maintains the ballot as scheduled.
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Ray Munyvianis Suly
France and Britain on brink of war foretold
International dispatch from London notes France and Great Britain may soon declare war as German reports of frayed relations spread. Observers foresee a potential clash driven by Hitler’s regime, with Gambon delivering a stern protest at the French embassy, while strategists consider major shifts in Britain’s defense posture if Franco British hostilities begin.
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Oran
Britain
Death Toll 128 In Quiet Holiday Fireworks
Fireworks injuries and deaths across the United States on the Fourth of July weekend totaled 128 fatalities and many injuries. States reported scattered incidents, with Colorado and Pennsylvania among those noting deaths and numerous injuries. overall counts included traffic fatalities and eye injuries linked to fireworks.
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French Fleet at Alexandria May Leave to Fight or Surrender
British sources report the French fleet in Alexandria remains in abeyance awaiting a decision. French officers reportedly prefer continuing the war with Britain against Italy and Germany, while naval circles hope no ship leaves the harbor for capture.
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London
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Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Sweden Opens Rail Facilities to Nazi Germany
Sweden granted Germany the right to move war materials and supplies over Swedish railways to Norway. German soldiers on leave could travel via Sweden by special trains as hostilities ceased. The foreign office communique said restrictions to transit to and from Norway have been removed, allowing merchandise of all kinds to be shipped.
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Sweden
Germany
Norway
Foreign Office
Britain checks on newly naturalized citizens ordered to report
The home office ordered all former Austrian German and Italian men and women who became British subjects after December 31, 1992 to report to police on Sunday and Monday unless serving with British forces. The wealth ministry announced 40 000 registered school children would be removed from Britain's coastal areas beginning Sunday.
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London
The
Wealth Ministry
Britain
Oil shutdown days boost Texas production curtailment
Austin July 5 Two additional statewide production shutdown days were ordered for July and August by the Texas Railroad Commission. July 10 and 18 and August 8 and 30 join five monthly shutdowns already in place, aiming to cut statewide oil output by about 20,000 barrels per day from the approx 3,300,000 barrel daily level. Commissioner Jerry Sacer said Lon A. Smith signed the order and the curbs apply to the Giant Mast Texas fields.
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Texas
State Railroad Commission
Jerry Sacer
Lon. A. Smith
France Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Britain Over Fleet Attack
Geneva dispatch reports the French cabinet decided to sever diplomatic relations with England due to alleged aggression against the French fleet at Mors el Kebir. Vichy notes say Weygand remains at Vichy and La Val had support from French senators for a new constitution. British ultimatum prompts Gensoul to pledge forceful defense of French ships.
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Boat Found After Gulf Cruise Missing Five People Aboard
Corpus Christi July 1 The cabin cruiser Juanita and its five occupants missing in the Gulf of Mexico since Wednesday have been found and are being brought into Port Aransas. All aboard were saved though details of the rescue were not immediately available. The 33 foot cruiser left Port Wednesday for Snipper thanks 50 miles offshore. Passengers listed include Mr and Mrs Walter Vogel of Kansas City Mo Skelly Skelton Port Aransas WA Bill Logan of Houston and Hop Roberts Port Aransas guide.
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Hop Roberts
Port Aransis Guide
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Latvia follows Soviet pattern in parliamentary vote decree
Riga reports Latvia has decreed government endorsed candidates only for the July 14 to 25 parliamentary elections. Telegrams from Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov praise the aid in regaining democracy. Speculation centers on potential formal union with Russia as Latvia Latvia Estonia and Lithuania set elections in the same period.
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Red Army
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Molotoff
Russia
Estonia
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Vania
Lata
WPA to Hire 1,709,900 Workers in July
Commissioner F C Harging reports the Works Progress Administration will employ 1,709,900 people in July. A summary dated June 23 notes 1665.563 workers on the payroll for the 1939-40 fiscal year, reflecting ongoing federal relief employment efforts.
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F.C. Harging
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity
Parky cloudy Friday night and Saturday, warmer Saturday, moderate north east winds. Airport temperatures: High Friday night 86, low Saturday morning 66, high Saturday 86. East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday, interior warmer Saturday, moderate north and northeast winds on coast. West Texas: Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight south and west, increasing flood potential Saturday afternoon and evening.
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San Antonio
East Texas
West Texas
Reich Replies to Hull on Colonies
The German government told the United States it will not permit transfer of western hemisphere territory between European powers. Germany denied plans to seize American lands and protested U S policy as inconsistent. Hull said no further communications would be addressed and criticized imperialism under a Monroe Doctrine. He noted Japan's parallel assertion for the Far East. The German note delivered in Berlin argued Germany has no American possessions and never claimed any.
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Russia
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Hechtro Arila
Far East
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Reich
England
France
City to Buy 1500 Parking Meters from San Antonio Firm
The city of Tiglala negotiates a contract to purchase 1300 money collection devices for parking meters from Quickdegler of San Antonio at ten dollars each. City officials and the inventor have met with Police Commissioner Lipscomb to finalize terms and expect the devices to free funds and assign staff to police work.
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Tiglala
Quickdegler Company of
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Tonio
J. Walter Frigenbaum
Fite
Louis W. Lipscomb
Fieyad MrGown
World War Headlines Roil Europe From London to Bucharest
London protests British naval actions as French fleet guards at Alexandria. France reports 250 ships seized and calls the move a stab in the back. Berlin denounces Churchill, Pravda claims Red Army moves target war mongers, and Soviet troops arrive near Romania while Romania pivots toward the axis. Italian bombers hit ships off Alexandria. Americans depart Galway for the United States.
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Washington
U. S
British Hail FDR 5-Point Peace Plan
In London July 46 readers noted President Roosevelt's five point program for permanent world peace announced at Hyde Park. The plan drew considerable attention and near term endorsement from observers and officials in the British capital.
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