France Under Strictures and Ideals in Wartime View
A reader in Waupaca reflects on France before and during World War II. The piece contrasts French Catholicism and anticlericalism, notes public faith in church waning, and describes changes in government amid economic strain. The writer observes inflation, tax burden, reluctance to invest, and a thrift ethos as France hoards money and delays modernization while criticizing European liberalism and wartime peril. Continued on Page 2.
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Sabotage Charges Rock First Army in Draft Row
Washington July 23 Gen George Marshall denounced as sabotage the effort to spur draftees to petition Congress against extending the service of selectees and National Guards. He said outside forces urged Brest army protests while warning the military cannot be run as a political club. Marshall said troops would be tented if involved. Other witnesses criticized extensions and questioned enforcement limits on one year service.
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Weather Forecast Jumbles In Speech Like Jumble
Fragmentary text mentions Weatherman 7 Henry Jarhoe's instructions for a forecast. Notes a mix of days with odd spellings and dubious temperatures including a high around 94 and a low near 74. Indicates weather terms for Tuesday through Thursday with unclear context.
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Texas General Fund Faces Multimillion Dollar Gap
Austin reports the general fund is about 20 million dollars in the red. A preliminary study for the next two years estimates potential deficits of around 22 million dollars as expenditures may exceed revenues through the biennium beginning September 1. The comptroller's department provides unofficial estimates of the debt and shortfall.
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Austin
Comptroller's Department
Daughter Cares for Children Now
Salt Lake Oly July 23. Tin ka To welcomed Deschund and gave birth to pups. Soon after, the newborns were placed in hospital care. Her older daughter Byedo remains with them as Mrs. Pawl gd. Jones reports Freda has guarded the young since the mother departed.
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Fort Sam Soldier Promoted to Master Sergeant
Mrs. Henrietta Cussel of 1240 Norlly Alamo receives word that Staff Sergeant Travis E. Boland is promoted to master sergeant. The Bolands, formerly at Port Sam Houston, are now in Bel Air Maryland where he serves at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
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Travis E. Boland
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Air War Active in North Africa headlines
Rome reports German and Italian air attacks on British positions in North Africa and British air raids on Benghazi, Derna, and Gondar, Ethiopia, amid ongoing regional air warfare as noted by Italian command.
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Lawmakers Fear War Crisis Near
Washington July 23 The foreign affairs committee said the international situation is more serious than the public understands. General Marshall testified on retention of weaponry and training for reserve officers. Representative Shafer said Marshall’s testimony calls for careful action and readiness to report a resolution to prevent disintegration of the nation.
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Washington
Tholtman May
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Soldiers Warned Against Petition
INDIANTOWN GAP Pa July 23 Proa telegram from the War Department warns soldiers training that there appears to be an attempt by some outside the army to have petitions signed by members of the military and sent to influence legislation. The message says any removal from military service or influence by soldiers violates army regulations and will be halted, with firm enforcement ordered.
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Pacific Move by Nippon Expected in Far East
Secretary Knox at a press briefing warned of a soon forthcoming movement by Japan in the Far East tied to new military actions. He cited Tokyo censorship and possible naval deployments while declining to reveal directions, and President Roosevelt acknowledged censorship as significant, directing questions to the State Department.
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Frank Knox
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State Department
United States Tries to Hold Line With Japan Amid Pacific Tensions
Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles set to meet Japanese ambassador Nomura at 2 p.m. to outline U.S. policy as Japan’s reported military moves in the Far East raise risk of further strains in American Japanese relations. Navy Secretary Knox avoided detail, saying only the United States is prepared to take necessary action to defend interests in the Pacific.
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Pacific
Beer Barrel Goes Into Metal Drive In Bexar County
Scrap metal drive expands with a barrel donated by local residents to aid defense efforts. The barrel, waxed and prepared by Deities Jon Perro and Arttiy Valareal, was added to the growing collection at a site on South Laredo Street in the 1900s block, near Abroipuan.
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Laredo Street
Stockyards Strike Halts Work and Sales at Bak Antonio Yard
About 3000 head of livestock were immobilized as union members of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen union protested alleged contract violations by the stockyards company. Negotiations continued while unloading and sales remained halted. 76 union members walked out Tuesday after a dismissal. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep shipments were delayed with few buyers, and brokers sent loads back to ranches.
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Latinin nations renew battle near Ecuador Peru border
Unofficial reports from Ecuador claim Portview two forces launched a one mile attack on the southern frontier. Ecuadorian troops repelled the assault and pursued remnants across the Zaramilla river, capturing Peruvian posts at Aguas Verdes and Bramarota while Peruvians bombarded Puerto Halfway and nearby outposts. Peruvian air strikes hit Atahuatpa and Puerto Bolivar as three hamlets were reported swarmed by aircraft.
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Yafratitter
Traffic Deaths in Texas on Increase
Austin report shows 1840 traffic fatalities this period, an increase of ten percent from last year. Police figure Homer Garrison notes drivers passengers and pedestrians were involved in most fatal crashes, with military personnel also affected.
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Homer Garrison I
Expelled Consuls Arrive in Lisbon
West Point docked in Lisbon harbor with expelled German Italian diplomats aboard. Portuguese police screened passengers as Americans prepare to exchange officials for a return voyage. United States naval attaches joined the ship outside the harbor for pilot transfer.
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Japanese influence grows in French Indochina crisis
Reports from Vichy Hanoi and London reveal negotiations for Japanese protection of French Indochina and possible use of facilities in southern Tonkin China as Britain masss troops on Malaya Burma borders. Dispatches say Japan seeks concessions and might threaten naval bases, while Eden denies direct plans on Indo China or Thailand.
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Weather Outlook For San Antonio And Vicinity
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions Wednesday night through Thursday with light to moderate southeast winds. Temps crest near 95 F on Wednesday and Thursday, with a Thursday morning near 14 C and a Thursday afternoon high around 95 F, past day values around 98 F, and early morning around 73 F. East Texas reference and uncertain phrases present. overall weather pattern indicates mild to warm with possible minor wind shifts.
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