Moving Picture Purists Demand Entertainment Not Propaganda
A column argues moving picture producers should entertain the public rather than push selective propaganda. Asserting publishers and producers serve public taste, it urges restraint on screen messages and stresses entertainment as the primary goal, with cultural uplift as a secondary aim. The piece likens film to newspapers and magazines, warning overbearing bias would undercut public trust. It notes the discussion continues on Page 2.
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Roosevelt asks congress to authorize price and rent ceilings
Washington July 1 Roosevelt says inflation threatens to undermine defense and asks Congress to grant him authority to set ceilings on prices and rents. He seeks flexible control with regulations, authority to purchase materials, and to curb excesses in installment credit while banking on voluntary labor cooperation to restrain costs. The proposal faces broad debate on a controlled economy versus inflation risks and deflation.
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Rough Riding for Mercury Weather Forecast
Forecast warns of a hot spell as Mercury rises to 88 degrees on Wednesday with light to moderate southeasterly winds. Evening temperatures drop to around 73 as a cooler night follows, then a high of 98 degrees is expected on Thursday.
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Aug. 8 Inaugural Set for Stevenson
AUSTIN July 30 The legislature announced a joint committee plans an inauguration for Stevenson on August 8 if no derailment occurs. Governor W Lee O Daniel will depart Texas late Saturday for Washington to attend the event as Carter State chairman.
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United States Warcraft Depth Charges Reported Off Greenland
Rome dispatch cites Virginia Gayda stating Navy Secretary Knox indicated U S warship depth charges off Greenland signaled active participation in the war. Official quarters offered no comment on the claim.
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Two Arrests In Window Peeping Charges In San Antonio
San Antonio police on Wednesday arrested two suspects in window peeping cases reported by two residents Mrs. F G Callins of 145 Palo Blanco street and Mrs P Tracy of 857 West Ashby Place. One suspect is identified as a Fort Sam Houston soldier.
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German Consuls Given Vacations in U S Expulsions
Berlin July 30 German consuls Wiedemann Borchers and others expelled from the United States filed lengthy reports to the foreign office on arrival. All were granted three week vacations. TYPEWRITER STOLEN from St Mark's Episcopal Saviourery valued at 25 dollars reported Wednesday by Rev Everett H Jones.
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Long Heat Wave Breaks Amid Record Temperatures
A historic heat wave subsides as western and midwestern cities report lingering highs. Temperatures ranged from the mid eighties to over 100 across Ohio Valley and Mississippi regions. Fort Worth led Texas with 101 while Chicago and St Louis touched around 100.
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Jap Liner Given Special Permit
In San Francisco a Japanese line ship the Tatuta Maru received a special permit to discharge passengers and take on supplies after an application. Officials said the vessel could unload and refuel and permit would be examined by the Marine Commission. The ship carried about two million six hundred thousand dollars in cargo and around six American citizens aboard.
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Garbage Bid to Rebel at Overtime Shocks City
Sanitation department workers threaten action after August 1 to quit overtime. Protests signed by N. C. Alexander and union leaders accuse the city of staffing shortages. Commissioner Hein cites budget gaps, argues eight hours is not fixed, and warns of drastic measures. Truckers earn 95 a month and helpers 275 a day.
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Nazis Claim 9120 Red Planes Lost
Berlin reports that 9120 Soviet aircraft have been destroyed since the Russo German hostilities began. The tally was announced today by Nazi authorities.
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U.S. protests Japanese bombing of river gunboat Tutuila
Washington reports that Japan bombed the Yangtze river patrol gunboat Tutuila near Chungking with no injuries to the crew. Sumner Welles announced strong representations after talks with Ambassador Nomura. Earlier, 26 Japanese bombers flew over Chongqing. Panay previously sunk on December 12, 1937, with two lives lost.
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Man Killed by Wires on Roof in Christmas Accidents
A. Man killed by exposed wires on a kitchen roof in Christmas township. The victim, 65, of 1415 East Edmonds Street, died after electrocution while preparing a roof repair. Justice of the Peace J. W. Saye ruled the death an accident. He was pronounced dead at Robert H. Green hospital after fire department personnel exhausted a 30 minute resuscitation effort. The body rests at Akers funeral home awaiting arrangements.
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Japs Warned to Prepare for Blow
Tokyo warns Japan must be ready for worst amid war outlook as Tokyo papers denounce U S meddling in the Orient. Premier Konoye cautions mobilization for possible wider war while foreign policy strains with France Indochina. Japanese troops press toward Southeast Asia as business in occupied areas stalls and oil properties come under protection. Harvey Crowley, utility magnate, dies at 63 in Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions
Weather notes show generally lazy Wednesday night and Thursday with light to moderate southerly winds. Airport data indicate Wednesday highs around 90, lows near 73, with Thursday highs near 94 and Tuesday was 98. Low Wednesday morning around 72, July 8 records referenced. East Texas and West Texas regions report fair to scattered showers and scattered thunder showers in inland areas.
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Bill to Extend Ratt Favored
Washington July 30 The house military committees approved legislation to retain selectees national guardsmen reserve officers and enlisted personnel for training beyond one year The 18 to 7 vote backed five bills similar to the senate measure except for an addition to let the president order guardsmen to serve more than a twelve month period Chairman May said he would appear before the files committee Friday to seek normal status on the agenda.
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Texas Shipments to Japan Affected
Texas shipments to Japan are halted as export controls tighten. A Dallas firm’s 14,000 bale cotton shipment worth about 1 million dollars is held in Houston awaiting a Treasury export license amid questions on its status.
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Hopkins Arrives in Soviet Capital
Genkey and engineer Hopkins arrive in Moscow on a surprise visit from London. Hopkins says the United States plans to aid the Soviet Union and discuss needs of the Red Army, as Brig. Gen. McNarney and Lieut. Alison tour with him. Sumner Welles later denies any base lead aid discussions with Russia.
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Small Boats and Deck of Tutuila Damaged in Chungking Raid
A dispatch from Chungking reports US gunboat Tutuila suffered damage to small boats and deck gear when Japanese raiders attacked the Chinese capital. One US embassy residence on the south bank was damaged. no injuries aboard the Tutuila were noted.
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Man Found Dead Brother Wounded in Laredo Incident
Police in Laredo investigated the fatal shooting of Enrique Gutierrez, 41, found dead in his bathroom with a gunshot wound to the head. His brother Francisco Gutierrez, 59, lay in the adjoining room with two bullet wounds in the chest and was reported in critical condition.
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Meridian mayor urges daily noon prayer for peace
Meridian officials announce a citywide appeal for residents to pause at noon each day to pray for peace. The proclamation, attributed to Mayor Mazer Glint Vinson, calls on churches and community leaders to join in the moment of reflection.
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