Personality as the ultimate charm in Cleopatra and beyond
An essay in a period voice argues personality surpasses beauty in power over men. It cites Cleopatra and Phryne as examples, describing personal allure as tenderness, adaptability, and seductive presence. The piece critiques historians and muses on how charisma can dominate intellect and physical appearance.
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Schurr
Shi Harris
Delilah
Gil
Milfred Hargington
Jenure
Cleopatra
Plutarch
Bexar Primary Vote Sweep Sets County Records
In the Democratic primary, Wienoli Maverick forces swept to a leading tally of 93 152 votes, the county’s largest ever, with Will Morriss Jr. predicting 53 000. District races drew the most interest, including runoffs for state representative and county offices. Unofficial tabulations across 369 precincts noted Norvell leading early, Gobes and others in runoffs, while Maverick supporters fared unevenly. Governor O Daniel delivered a heavy county margin. local issues focused on pro versus anti Maverick lines, with P T Anderson the lone Maverick-winning candidate returning to the state legislature. The election featured a courthouse shakeup and notable shifts in county offices.
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Will A Morriss Jr
Stril
John Shoot
Gwen Slidey
Pos Tier
Meares
Lhe Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Bexatr County
James R. Norvell
Olea
T. Dy. Gobes
Norvell
Hart Mccormick
Bexar County
Fagan Dicks
Pat Jefferson Hehtngs
John ©. Hoyo
G. R. Kuykendall
Justice of the Peaut
Province
Guy Bonham
Frank Vaughan
Lickel
Maury Maverick
Uicket
W. le O'Daniel
Ubgt
Jenn Holby
Baten
P. E. Dicklson
P. T. Anderson
DUNA
Teks
Chailes J. Matthews
County Court-at-Law No. 2
Congresstaal
Paul Kudey
Frances. Harkell Edimanton
J. Bruoklin Spears
Thorson
Owen Kildey
Will Waved Kilday
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Forecast calls for mostly to partly cloudy skies in San Antonio and nearby areas with little temperature change through Monday night into Tuesday. Light to moderate easterly winds expected along the coast, highs near 98, lows around 75 to 76, and Tuesday highs around 96 with night values near the mid 70s. West Texas and Panhandle show partly cloudy to storm potential Monday night into Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible in the Panhandle and southern regions, increasing downdrafts and a chance of showers over the southwest.
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San Antonio
Furesigh
Texas
Panhandle
FDR Bill Seeks Guard Call Out and Training Accord
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize the national guard and officers reserve corps for a year of intensive training to prepare for national defense. The plan limits training to the Western Hemisphere and would expire June 30, 1942, with debate focusing on voluntary versus compulsory military training and potential amendments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
National Guard
Senate
United, States
Philippine Islands
Bpeede
Action Democratic
Barkiey
Kentucky
Tine
Sheppard
D -Tex
Austin
Vermont
Sali
Capper
R-Kan
Ws Cloger
Lee
D-Okia
Eapiral
Imen
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Syndlinen
Sfmall
Americas Attain Full Solidarity at Havana Conference
Foreign ministers of the American republics achieved full solidarity on methods to counter European possessions in the hemisphere. The Act of Havana envisages provisional administrations in danger areas, to be returned to status or autonomy when emergencies end, with a 21 member emergency committee and potential regional defense roles.
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Tiavana
American Repubies
Havana
U. S
Cernell Hull
Eanquist
Americas
Wilde
America
Film Lure Slayer of Girl Executed in Florida
Herbert Goddard, who lured 17 year old Frances Dunn to kill her for film prospects, was executed in Florida’s electric chair at the state prison. Sheriff W. H. Lawrence of Palm Beach County oversaw the execution after an attack on Miss Dunn and her friend Jean Bolton near Miami. Goddard, in his final words, expressed remorse and asked for forgiveness, maintaining Frances’s honesty.
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Raipord
Pia
Jay
Herbert Goddard
France
Rul Duan
Miami
Florida
State
W. H. Lawrence
Palm
Beach
Uough Goddard
Frances
Ils Dunn
Heat Stricken Youth Dies After Hospital Admission
Robert Epbal, 21, of 414 Drexel Avenue, fell ill Monday while at the Robert B. Green Hospital. He was stricken at the corner of North New Braunfels Avenue and Nolin Street and taken to the hospital after treatment by the fire department first aid squad.
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Robert Epbal
Drexel Avenue
Rober B. Green Hospital
Ebbet
New Braunfels Avenue
Nolin Street
Chamberlain Hospitalized for Surgery in London
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain entered a London hospital for a scheduled operation. Officials said the procedure was routine and aimed at treating a minor medical issue, with no expected impact on government duties.
O'Daniel Leads as Texas Democratic Primary Votes Rise
Austin July 33 Governor W Lee O Daniel leads the Texas Democratic primary with about five percent of votes cast in unofficial returns. Pierce Brooks pursues Dia Culbereon for railroad commissioner while Hal Lanthorne maintains an edge over James P Alexander. Runoffs set for August 2 with several districts reporting partial results and many incumbents facing re election or runoff.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
Urea Ah & mM
Pierce Brooks
Dia Culbereon
Railroad
Hal Laiihnore
James P. Alexander
Rinoff
Election Bureau returns show Texas primary results
Dallas July report from the state election bureau lists precinct totals for numerous candidates. Figures include Ferguson 87,313 and O Daniel 632,600 in major races, with other candidates such as Davis 4,060 and Thompson 214,259. Supreme Court Chief Justice results cite Alexander 242,417 and Dougles 101,740 among totals.
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Dallas
Texas Election Bureau
choverhor—Condian
Davis
Ferguson
Mines
Bas O'Daniel
Badler
Thompson
Trallwodd
Brooks
Copeland
Culberson
Fiverta
Hardin
Holt
Hooch
Jonrs
Langford
McDonald
Miss Hotg
Paterson
Saulsbury
Sheppard
C. E. Siniyn
Bet
Smyth
Ferrell
van Zand
Supreme Court
Alexander
Chapin
Dougles
Griff
Htureparey
Missing Mother and Daughter Probe Sparks Police Search
Mrs R Smith 93 Taft Boulevard asked police to search for husband and 18 year old daughter believed to be with him in New Alexica. She fears for their safety amid alleged money trouble. Daughter last heard weeks ago. police seek husband, a traveling man, and dealer in political ties. In San Francisco, July 23 Henry McPike 68, Democratic political leader and former U S ally, died last night of pneumonia.
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R. Smith
Taft Boulevard
New Alexica
Politcial
Leabix
San Francisco
Henry McPike
Paldealh
U. S
Allo
Pneurmonia
War at a Glance Br the Associated Press
London reports German air raids on Britain claim up to 24 Nazi planes down. Fires from RAF bombardments hit Nazi oil tanks in France. Berlin notes steady U boat toll on British shipping and weekend parleys expected to yield sound. Neutral observers see blitzkrieg prep in rail traffic halting between occupied and unoccupied France.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
Wren
France
Berlin
High Command
Balkan
Bucharest
Hungary
Basel
Switzerland
Rome
Havana
Peace Commission
Hull
Shanghai
Japan
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Chungking
British Bay 16 Nazi Planes in Dogfights Over Cherbourg
A wartime report describes two waves of German aircraft attacking the Cherbourg area. British and Allied fighters, including Spitfires and Hurricanes, engaged and damaged several Junkers bombers and Messerschmitt fighters. One British lighter is missing. the Royal Navy ships Wise and Montrose saw action. The night raid added to losses on both sides as defenses claimed multiple enemy aircraft downed.
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British Bay
REICH
Tondon
Shily
Beit
Bridas Leleve
Bilis
Shaie
Mess
Air Ministry
England
Alinsuy
Miniiay
Messersehmints
Orn Harbor
RAFL
Nasi Airomet
Liew
Rome
Junkers
Pitts
Abni N Duikers
Midante
Inge
Dutfe
Messerechmitt
Aller
Romania Signals Quick Cession of Transylvania
Romanian officials indicated today the government favors a rapid cession of the Transylvania border area to Hungary. Hungary claims historic Magyar land with cities including Baia Mare Oradea and Arad, and may seek population exchanges with other districts.
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Bucharest
Jily
Transylvania
Hungary
Batu-Mare
Qradea
Arad
Sub Raids Take Toll Nazis Claim Berlin
Widespread air fighting reported over Germany and British territory. Communique cites British losses at 11 versus 3 for Germany. A sub raid result noted sank a 72 750 ton vessel. Local reports from Salt Lake City recount a fatal shooting at dawn and the arrest of a woman.
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Berl
Jelly
Brsh
Weather forecast jumbled puzzle text about past forecasts
A fragmentary note discusses weather forecasts from the past three weeks. It mentions a partly cloudy day with little temperature change and references Monday’s forecast and Sunray. The item appears as garbled lines from a newspaper puzzle or clipping.
U S Italy Envoy Leaves for Home
Ambassador William Phillips departs for Madrid in a brief absence from Washington to confer with President Roosevelt. He travels with Tom Cudaly, ambassador to Belgium and minister to Luxembourg, who is returning after German actions against diplomatic missions. Lord Perth resigns as information ministry adviser amid war publicity.
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ACME
William Phillips Flelt
Madrid
United Stes
Huring
Roosevelt
Tom Cudaly
United States
Belgium
Luxembourg
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