Classical war principles drive modern conflict analysis
The column argues that war evolves in form but not in core principles, tracing modern mechanized warfare to ancient strategies. It cites Napoleon, Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar to claim timeless tactics, notes Frederick the Great’s military suerte, and contrasts rigid eighteenth century battle lines with flexible mobilized formations. The piece references Hitler and the need for genius to apply principles beyond rules. Continued on Page 2, Col 1.
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CANDIDATES MAKE FINAL NOTE BIDS IN DEM PRIMARY
Voters face polls Saturday with forecasts of a close race in Bexar County. Will A Morriss Jr, county Democratic chairman, predicts 50 000 to 52 000 ballots, citing a presidential pledge year and rising poll tax tallies. Officials note cross voting rights for Republican voters in November.
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Weather Upheaval Promises Cool Spell Across Texas
Edward Howard Marx of the weather bureau predicts a cool spell moving from the upper Midwest overrunning Texas within two or three days as temperatures that soared to 100s and 107 in cities like Memphis Seymour Clarendon Crosbyton Fort Stockton Miami Muleshoe Spur ease back. A Friday low of 76 and predicted highs near 97 marked a shift from recent searing heat.
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Breaking Dale Costs Girl's Life in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 26 18 year old Mary Jane Rogan was shot dead in her home by 24 year old Edo No ret an unemployed miner who then died in a personal crisis He entered the Rogan residence announced himself greeted the parents and fired multiple bullets as the girl sat on a couch with a friend The incident disrupted the community and authorities investigated the double tragedy
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Chauffeur for Mayor Resigns Over New Watchman Job
Albert Ghaver the mayor’s chauffeur Maury Maverick resigned after stating he would take a night watchman position at Fort Bam Houston. He cited higher pay and left his post as the mayor drove his own car. His salary had recently been reduced from 90 to 85 dollars.
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Complaints on Noises Rise at Campaign Events
Citizens complain nightly about noise from political rallies. Among speakers, C A Wise at 522 West Summit objects to a San Pedro park rally, while R L Watson at 385 Peck Avenue criticizes a Highland Park rally as the campaign nears its end Friday night.
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Refugee Child Ship Bill Passes House Panel
Washington reports the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved unanimously a bill to allow U S vessels to evacuate refugee children from war zones. President Roosevelt described the arrangement at a press conference.
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Close Quiz Set Under Draft Bill
Washington, Jay 26 UP questions probe allegiance, residence, income, occupation, and family. The draft questionnaire asks if you owe allegiance to any country, wife employment, dependents, and whether you own your home. It seeks race, religious affiliation, skills, and other personal details to gauge a registrant’s military availability.
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Boy Found Shot With Pistol Clutched in Hand
In St Louis a 15 year old boy, Feed Arnold, was found shot to death in a basement entry of a house near the street. A revolver lay in his right hand and blood smeared a map near the body. Mrs Versa Arnold, widow, is the mother of the deceased.
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Deputies Eye Polls As West Side Cast Gets Guns
Bexar County deputies to station 150 armed special constables at West Side polling places before during and after the Democratic primary. The move aims to preserve order and ballot purity, with no pay and limited city limits authority, under Constable Meeks and County Judge Anderson.
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Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity
Fair with scattered clouds and warm conditions for Friday night and Saturday. Light southerly winds, moderate at times. Airport highs near 97 Friday, 74 Friday night, around 99 Saturday. City highs around 97, low Friday morning 76. East Texas shows moderate southerly winds Friday night into Saturday, West Texas partly cloudy with light showers in the Panhandle Friday night and north and southwest portions Saturday.
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British repulse raid off North Irish coast in new convoy attack
London July 23 German air assault on a North Irish coast convoy sparked heavy fighting as British planes engaged the attackers and claimed a bomber down. Britain said 28 raiders were shot down and five small merchant ships and two destroyers were damaged, while German claims of 43,000 tons sunk were dismissed as exaggerated. The Fleming and Berberis trawlers were involved, with the Fleming’s crew noting a direct plane hit and rescue follows. Britain planned to strengthen its economic blockade and ration neutral trade to minimize re exports to German controlled areas.
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New Europe Is Being Formed Amid War Conference Talks
Berlin reports a plan for a new European order as Germany pushes a 40 month war while seeking to keep French prisoners. Balkan and Baltic state ministers seek German-led dialogue, with 250000 Polish POWs likely to be released for labor. Turkey trades goods with Germany as Romania and others press pro Nazi alignments.
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Oil Supplies Fired by Axis Bombers in Germany
London dispatch says Allied bombers carried out extensive operations over wide areas of Germany last night. The air ministry reports fires at oil supplies and related targets, with heavy damage confirmed in several locations.
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Sabotage Plan Said Discovered in Berlin Police Action
Berlin reports police searched offices of the French oil company Colombia Oil in the capital finding a large number of fuses for sabotage nets. Four company experts including the director general were expelled. Potsdam scene notes a separate attack when 19 year old Lurille Cary bit a sibling during a morning incident.
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20 Pound Baby Reported Born
Poplar Bluff Missouri July 26 The path of a 20 pound baby a girl to Joe Hunter and wife reported by Hunter today The child weighed on three scales and Hunter claimed it his tenth and that two previous children weighed 14 pounds at birth
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Dutch radio links to peace talk rejected by Netherlands
A German controlled Dutch radio in Beverwijk announced a Netherlands committee asked President Roosevelt to arrange an honorable peace between Germany and England. The broadcast was disavowed by Dutch officials in London and the radio said the committee was not connected with the Dutch government.
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Jap Troops Open Indo China Drive
Japanese forces have begun a drive from Pangchow toward French Indo China to tighten a blockade and cut supplies to the Chang government, according to a Hongkong dispatch relayed by the Exchange Telegraph Company.
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Turkey Decrees Bachelor Levy
Ankara reports a new tax that targets single men aged 20 to 54. The decree aims to curb bachelor status as workers and citizens face financial pressure. The move follows Turkey’s 1924 polygamy abolition, highlighting government concerns over widespread monogamy among Turkish men.
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War at a Glance: Axis Air Attacks and Diplomacy
The Associated Press reports renewed Italian air raids on Gibraltar described as effectively bombed by British forces. British air defenses claimed 28 German planes shot down. Berlin counters 23 British planes down. Diplomats seek Hitler’s plans in the Balkans as Ayton resigns from the League. Argentina opposes trusteeship proposals at the Pan American conference.
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Election Party At The Light Building For Early Returns
Voters anxious for results invited to The Light Building at Fifth and Broadway Saturday evening. Early returns to be announced via loudspeaker system until 10 p.m. No telephone returns from The Light office.
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