Swiss system urged as better than US conscription
The piece argues for adopting the Swiss citizen soldiery model over mandatory conscription. It condemns a large standing army plan as dangerous to democracy, proposing phased training for 2.5 million men and gradual integration, with hopes of strengthening liberty and economy. It criticizes government efficiency and links the idea to political manipulation.
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United States
Mito & Obanulig
Tle
Elea Vr
Expeditionary Fabre
Hone
Inez
Mexico Oil Field Sabotage Feared
The ministry of national defense orders all commanders near oil zones to use special vigilance against damage to machinery or property and threats to workers. Officials cite possible subversive activity and say the formal secret service is probing numerous sabotage cases across fields.
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Mexico City
Ministry of National Defense
Roosevelt backs dual bills on guard reserve officers
Senate committee delayed action on the Burkes Wadsworth compulsory training bill and ordered hearings on a measure to authorize President Roosevelt to train the National Guard and Officers Reserve Corps. Roosevelt, represented by Sheppard, toured Hampton Roads defenses and favored the coast guard-reserve plan. The two measures, tied to a broader conscription idea, would register men 18 to 64 with local boards selecting 21 to 45 for a year of service.
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Senate Military Committee
Burkes Wadsworth
Roosevelt
National Guard
Sheppard
Tex
Culd
Oan Multee
Artlett
BhepjPard
Hampton Roads
Whdo
Austin
R-Vi
Norfolk
Temperature Tour Tempted to a Tour By Temperature
The forecast notes cooler air for portions including San Antonio and nearby towns on Tuesday and Wednesday. San Antonio is expected to stay warmer than average, potentially reaching near 98 degrees Tuesday, with light to moderate easterly winds offering little relief.
Missing After Blaze in Factory in Camden
Six workers unaccounted for after a fire and explosion at Hollingshead plant in Camden New Jersey two hours after the blaze began. Stieten employees were treated at a hospital and authorities searched for missing personnel.
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Camden
N. J
Hollingshead Company
Stileen
Progress Shown By Chamberlain After Operation
Former Prime Minister Chamberlain was reported to be making satisfactory progress after yesterday's intestinal operation. He is said to be resting and responding to treatment. The brief bulletin followed rumors of a serious condition and confirms improvements noted by doctors.
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Chamberlain
London
Heat relief hits parts of U S as others endure heat
Thundershowers offered brief relief in some areas while most of the nation faced another day of near ninety degree heat. Heat-related deaths rose to 165 for the season, with totals across states cited and cooler air mass movement noted though limited impact.
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Iinvis
Chicago
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Werther
North Dakota
Minnisote
Indiana
Woman Directs $108,000 Holdup In Asbury Park
In Asbury Park New Jersey a woman in white allegedly directed a bank messengers holdup outside the post office. Bandits seized a money pouch from the two guards containing about 108000 dollars en route to the Federal Reserve Bank. Eyewitness counts varied from six to three men as they sped away toward Long Branch. Police disclosed little about the suspects or the exact crime details.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Asbury Park National Bank and Trist Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Japan arrests foreigners in Korea amid espionage crackdown
Tokyo reports several unnamed foreigners seized in Korea amid a broader campaign against espionage linked to easing tensions with Britain. The arrests follow earlier Britons in Japan and British envoy Gr ew and U S ambassador Craigie urging full inquiry into the death of Melville James Cox, who allegedly died by his own hand while detained.
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Tokyo
Korea
Japan
Seoul
United States
Sir Robert Leslie Craigle
Joseph C. Grew
Asia
China
Thailand
Siem
Dutch East Indies
Britain
Une
Far East
Burma
Melville James Cox
Thea Woodew
Cox
Britain Denies Spy Network in Japan
London declares there is no foundation for Japan’s allegation of a spy network in Japan. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax says Britain cannot accept the unwarranted guilt and notes that representations have already been made by Britain’s ambassador in Tokyo.
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London
Lord Halifax
House of Lords
Japan
Britain
Melville J. Cox
Reuters
Tokyo
Tas
Luftwaffe strikes pound Britain's coast in heavy air assault
London reports relentless German air raids across the coast with civilian casualties. Attacks focus on East coast towns near the Thames estuary and East Anglia. A lone Nazi raider hit a southeast district, killing several, including an infant, with others injured. Dover area raids raise unofficial tally of downed Luftwaffe planes to 25. Scotland sees bombers shot down. dawn raids over Southwest England cause light injuries and property damage. A patrol yacht Guler was sunk with loss of 105 lives.
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London
Britain
Hiie
Shames
Holses Dong
Landat
Ministry of Home Security
Froice
English Channel
Dover
Tony
Navi Lowes
Scotland
Air Ministry
Mean
England
Tet
British Cruiser Sunk in German Raids Over Channel
Berlin reports a British cruiser sunk and several merchant vessels damaged in a large raid. German communique claims British losses include 16 planes, while Nazi air forces say they destroyed 257,000 tons of British shipping in a week as they press the offensive.
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Berlin
Sumik
Waal
Beitein
Dover
Germany
Comnyard
Britain
Possible Clue in Torso Death Seen
Texas Governor O Daniel removed Col Ernest Thompson from his role on the Interstate Oil Compact Commission citing his gubernatorial campaign opposition. The action follows Thompson finishing second in the Democratic primary and Daniel naming a successor to focus on conserving Texas natural resources amid an ongoing oil regulation debate.
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Austin
W. We 'Daniel
Col
Ernest ©. Thompson
Texas
Interstate Oil Compart Commission
O'Daniel
Thomnpain
Pittsburgh
INS
Los
Snc
Youngstown
Massing of Nazis on Channel Seen
New York July report describes heavy German troop massing in Nazi occupied France across the English Channel. Correspondent Edwin Hadrich says forces move under cover of darkness, concentrating toward the French Atlantic coast from Mareuil to ports near Belgium as far north as the channel.
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New York
France
Channel
England
Edwin Hadrich
Agust
Mareelnes
Chinel
Senate confirms war assistant nomination
Washington July 30. The Senate, without debate, confirms Robert P. Patterson of New York as assistant secretary of war. He succeeds Louis Johnson of West Virginia who resigned, marking a smooth transition in wartime leadership.
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Senate
Washington
Vandee
Robert P. Patterson
New York
Re‘pier
Patterson
Louis Johnson
West Virginia
National Aviation Day Set in Texas
Governor W Lee O Danin proclaims August 10 National Aviation Day in Texas. The notice notes celebration statewide with events at airports and schools and urges participation by communities and organizations.
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Texas
Atstin
W. Lee O'Danin
Tiwas, R
French Envoy To Quit Post
Washington July 30 Count Rene de Saint Quent in told Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles he will relinquish his post as French ambassador in the near future He said he had informed the State Department and wished to attend to Normandy and Burgundy properties while no information on a future assignment was available It was understood Henri Dage would succeed him
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Washington
Rene de Saint-Quentin To- Hay
Simner Welles
Saint- Quent
State Department
Normandy
Burgundy
Uunters
Saint-Quentin Wuld
Henr Dage
Setaisor
Traffic Deaths Increase Sharply in 1949 Half-Year
Chicago dispatch reports the National Safety Council says the U S traffic toll for the first six months of 1949 rose to 14 740 from 13 700 a year earlier, an increase of 8 percent. The rise reflects higher fatalities across the nation.
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Chicago
Uvaly
America
National Safety Council
Windsor Op Convoy Slated For Return To Windsor
London July 30 The Windsors may travel aboard the British guarded liner Excalibur on a westward voyage amid fears of German or Italian patrols. The U S diplomats and Windsors could be aboard. The British embassy said arrangements were being made to keep the duke and duchess under protection while the ship sails with naval watch.
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Jess
Blates
U. S
Excalbur
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Lisbon
Portugal
United States
John Cudahy
Belgium
William Phillips
Italy
George Gordon
Netherlands
Duke
Bahamas
Senate Approves 26 Million TVA Power Aid
The Senate approved a 26 million dollar appropriation to expand Tennessee Valley Authority power supply for national defense. The measure passed without a record vote after a swift consideration, with a similar bill pending in the House.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley
Alithare
Senate
House
S. A. Man Rescues Drowning Woman
Nathen Salix of 514 West Magnolia Avenue saved a drowning woman Sunday at Camp Warnecke New Brathiels. He dove in with a friend, brought her to shore, and she survived. Captain Jon R. Copenhaven, a night surgeon at Kelly Field, was ordered to Alaska for a tour of duty on Tuesday.
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Nathen Salix
West
Magnolia Avenue
Camp Warnecke
New Brathiels
Salir
Alaska
Jon R. Copenhaven
Kelly Eld
Fairbanks
War at a Glance shows Axis success and Allied losses
Military front reports German planes over Britain and 1,162,000 tons of Axis shipping destroyed in total. British convoy damage in the Mediterranean is noted. On diplomacy, parliament discusses Axis Balkans reshaping and Japanese arrests of British nationals. France protests arrests of admirals. Spain and Portugal sign defense talks. Argentina seeks Pan American unity on Havana act.
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Malian High Command
Mediterranean
Balkans
Tokyo
Spain
Portugal
Havana
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity update
Partly cloudy and warm through Tuesday night and Wednesday with light to moderate easterly winds. East Texas shows scattered thundershowers near the upper coast and northeast portion on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Texas coast winds light to moderate from the east and southeast Tuesday night. West Texas becomes increasingly cloudy with scattered thunder showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. temperatures dip slightly with highs near 98 and lows around 76 to 77 in city area.
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San Antonio
East Texas
West Texas
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