In the News Letters Show Varied Public Views
Letters to Hearst column echo wide opinions on world events. Contributors include William Randolph Hearst and readers from Los Angeles to Atascadero expressing support or critique, with references to unity, national coordination, and Roosevelt era tensions.
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Los Angeles
Calif
William Randolph Hearst
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Hearst
Glory Beck Woller
Atascadero
AEDS Destroy Nazi Oil Tank in Ankara Raid
An authoritative notice from Ankara reports Russian bombers destroyed 60 tons of oil in Romanian oil fields and tanks. Intense raids last Sunday caused huge fires and dense smoke, damaging holdings of a German Romanian jointly operated firm. British sources say crude stock in location area remains blocked by transport issues, threatening deliveries to Germany.
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Turkey
Rumania
Reglo
Unirrs
French Women to Leave Somaliland Evacuation Planned
The FrenchNive talks of evacuating Waren and children from French Somaliland to spare the outpost. British and Free French blocks doubt the colony can hold out, while the Saar remains a symbol of empire. In China, Owen Littimore arrives as personal political adviser to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
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France
Nive
Waren
Ehildeen
Chungking
China
Owen Littimore
Jenna Hopkins University
Chiong Kai: Bhek
Weekend Picnic Weather Forecast by J Henry Jarboe
Forecaster J Henry Jarboe warns weekend picnickers and sportsmen to pack rain gear as scattered thunder showers loom. Highs reach about 94 Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday morning lows near 74.
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J. Henry Jarboe
Auditorium Closure for Wheeler Address Sparks Parker Fight
ATLANTA July 19 The city auditorium is closed to Senator Burton K Wheeler D Mont for an address. A seven man elk council will vote unanimously after day against permitting its use by the senator. No reason given Trammell Scott president of the Southern Baseball association and a World War veteran declared Wheeler is abusing his right of free speech and we don’t wait it daw here.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
Elk Council
Trammell Scott
Southern Baseball Association
Wheeler
Chinese Federals and Communists Clash in North China
Hetet military dispatches report fresh clashes between Chinese government forces and the Communist forces in southeastern Shansi and Shantung. The Reds seek to widen political control as Gen. Shu Teh, commander of the Communist 180nemy, has not responded to Chongqing officials asking his troops to retire to their original position.
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City Police To Buy Their Own Uniforms
City officials debate funding for police attire as officers may purchase their uniforms after a local ordinance shift. The issue traces back to a mayoral decision and past standards, with discussion of ongoing costs and policy change.
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J. Anderson
Maury Mavoricy
Two More Jap Officials Resign Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Tokyo reports detail resignations of Kumatara Honda the ambassador to the Nanking government and Vice Minister Ohaishi Ohashi to Foreign Minister Teijiro Yoyada. Other resignations include Yoshiya Saita Toshio Shiratori and Reheo Sawada as part of Yosuke Matsuoka’s foreign service reorganization after forming a new cabinet led by Premier Konoye.
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Nanking
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Teijiro Yoyada
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Yosuke Matsuoka
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Yoshiya Saita
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Italy
Washington
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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New York
Two Men Assessed Jail Sentences After Pleas
Two men charged with theft in County Court at Law No 2 pleaded guilty before Judge C J Matthews. Ramiric Bearra of 700 Sweet Street received 60 days in county jail, while Roger Santos of 72 West Salinas Street drew four months. The alleged theft involved a $19 electric fan from Griddee at 201 West Travis Street.
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Sweet Street
Roger Santos
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Griddee
West Travis Fleet
Fire destroys Fuchs Machinery plant in Omaha
A three alarm fire in Omaha today damaged a large stock of machine tools and equipment for defense industries at the Fuchs Machinery and Supply company building. Four firefighters were injured by falling brick debris while crews battled the blaze. Byrce Crawford, attorney and firm owner, said the company served many manufacturers supplying defense contracts with welders lathes and drills.
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Defense Industries
Fuchs Machinery and Supply Company
Byrce Crawford Whoattorney
Yart
Trims
RAF Probably Destroys Four Ships in Baltic Waters
London reports RAF bombers probably destroyed four ships totaling about 22 000 tons off the Netherlands. The claim follows air action credited to the force today with figures awaiting official confirmation.
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R.A.F
London
Netherlands
Japanese General Returns From Tour
Tokyo reports Lieut. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita has returned from a European inspection and will file a detailed report to military high command.
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Tokyo
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Nazis Claim 10 Planes Shot Down over Channel
Berlin July 19 official news agency reports ten Allied planes were shot down over the English Channel yesterday. Dr Wallace Nutting aged 80 renowned antiquarian and promoter died today at his Pramingham home.
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Remember 1776 placard clash with Lord Halifax in San Francisco
An elderly Berkeley widow Mrs. M J Rise challenged Lord Halifax leaving a luncheon, saying she would not let her seven sons fight in a war for another nation. Halifax replied, both sides claimed personal sacrifice, while four placard holders declared antiwar and anti-British views.
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U S Blacklisting Held Extortion Report From Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports the United States moves to curb South American trade with axis powers. The German press claims Roosevelt acts as if at war, calling the policy political extortion and a bid to place South American raw materials under U.S. control.
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Unknown Soldier Seeks Roots Through Long Lost Sister
Corporal Roy La Cassette of Camp Callan, Salifaly 1, traces his unknown origin. Adopted from a Quill take, Canada, by a My and Mrs. La Cassel, he learned his tale as a child. A letter from Lorna McIntyre of Westunlust British Columbia suggests she may be his sister, and he plans to visit to learn his true name and heritage.
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Cotton Goarg On Limit Hire
New Orleans on July 19 cotton futures surged to the highest levels in over 11 years after Leon Wenderson price administrator signaled a likely early increase in the cotton print cloth price ceiling. Heavy buying and later profit taking pushed opening prices up, with gains around 36 to Bt points across the front months.
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New Orleans
Leon Wenderson
Singapore Gets TAF Personnel Reinforcements Arrive
Singapore reports further large reinforcements of BR. 1A. F. personnel arriving after a voyage from the United Kingdom. The exact number of men was not disclosed.
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Singapore
TAF
Train Blows Up In Sweden Near Stockholm Station
A German munitions train exploded in a collision with an express at Krylbo north of Stockholm. Twelve people were injured, a number fled to shelter, and the express train caught fire. Rail junction damaged as experts investigated the blast amid reports of German forces moving through Sweden.
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Anto Victim In Critical Condition After Street Collision
Sarah Garsa a 10 year old girl of 205 1-4 wore Toonn street lies in Robert D Green hospital with a fractured skull possible internal injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the Houston Learn street intersection. Driver Danaeiano Lozano 1464 1-2 Mo Tales street Pointe said Lazany stopped and rendered aid. Also injured Friday night were William Uchter bach 29 of Bergs M1 who overturned on Highway 66 and Mrk Kay 18 211 Dwnning avenue who suffered head injuries when a passenger car struck the cord in the 500 block of North Flores. ENVOY SAILS HONGKONG July 13 Dr Wei Tao-Ming new Chinese ambassador to Vichy sailed for the United States today en route to talk France.
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Robert D. Green Hospital
Houston
Learn
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Wei Tao-Ming
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France
Mexico Refuses Metal to Japan
Mexico bars a Japanese steamer from loading war essential metals at Manzanillo after a port embargo tied to a national policy to sell surplus metals only to the United States and Western republics. Earlier ships Kawawa Maru and Skagi Maru had left with limited cargoes amid ongoing port limitations.
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Jead Wihden
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Saganyy Mary
Germans 230 Miles From Mossow Front In Major Soviet Push
German high command reported a widening Smo- Jensk threat on the Stalin line as Red Army battles raged in the Smolensk sector. Moscow claimed 4,000,000 Russians held in reserve for defense of the capital while German forces and Romanian comrades pressed near Smolensk and along the front. The Red Air Force reported 32 German planes destroyed in three days of fighting, and Soviet sources said guerrilla detachments recaptured two towns behind German lines.
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Jozeaph Stilin
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with scattered thunder showers Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Highs around 94 on Saturday and Sunday, lows near 76 last year. Winds from the south and southwest. Mostly cloudy in the north and west portions with showers, changing temperatures through the period.
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San Antonio
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