Democracy as a global failure and danger in history
A columnist argues democracy did not fail but was corrupted by communism and anarchy in nations including Russia Germany Italy and Spain. It reflects on France England and England’s Labour Party role while asserting democracy’s challenges stem from extremist movements and misused power rather than democracy itself.
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Russia
Italy
Mussolini
Spain
France
England
Reiidle
Tal
Chamberlain
Munich
Europe
Germany
Biter
Stl
Labor Party of
Pascist Traty
Gerry Trang
Martin Tells GOP Perils Face At Convention
The article outlines Rep Joseph W Martin of Massachusetts taking charge as permanent chairman at the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. He urged Republicans to oppose governmental absolutism while the party contends with foreign policy disputes over aid to the Allies and interventionism. Hoover delays completion of his speech as Dewey and Willkie maneuver for delegate support amid factional tensions and bloc voting rumors.
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Philadelphia
Joseph YW. Martin
Massachusetts
Mervett Hoover
Marin
Hoover
Martin
Wildy
New
Frank E. Gannett
New York
Hanford MacNider
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iews
North Dakota
Herbert K. Ryde
Willkie
Indiana
Robert A.taft
Ohio
Thomas
Dewey
Allen
Kansas
J. Russell ‘Sprague
New Yorker
le Dewey
Republican Party
FDR signs tax bill seen as huge for revenue
Washington reports President Roosevelt signed a record 4.6925 billion dollar tax bill aimed at funding federal programs. The measure expands taxes on most items, adds about 2 million new income taxpayers, and authorizes 4 billion in defense notes while boosting the national debt. The treasury expects next year tax collections around 6.3976 billion, the highest since 1920.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Youth Held in Holdup Captured Minutes After Crime
Police detained two youths Tuesday for the Toddle House holdup at 2909 Broad A venue. Employees Kuykendall and Dixon, both of 302 West Cevallos Street, reported a gunpoint robbery at 4:87 am yielding $26. One suspect is a juvenile. Damon's Patterson, 15, of Stockdale and Markii Trentham, 12, of Tid Went Thea Avenue were booked.
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Broada
Aema
Joe Kuykendall
Dexter Dixon
West Cevallos Street
Jane “Kid Hauellt
Assault charge filed in shooting case
A complaint filed in County Court 9% Law No. 2 Tuesday charges Joe Bilvins of 606 North Las Moras street with shooting at Edward Lee at 1610 West Commerce street. City Detective E. E. Bumbrey signed the complaint. Also charged in the same court with unlawfully carrying a dirk on June 24 is Dred Scott of 1026 East Crockett street, with Radio Patrolman M. J. iis signing the report Blain.
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Edward Lee
West Commerce Street
Joe Bilvins
North Las Moras Street
E. E. Bumbrey
Dirk
Dred Scott
East Crockett Street
M. J. #iis
Rom- Blain
Texas Department Store Sales Boom
Texas department store sales rose 21 percent in May from a year earlier. Men’s clothing led the gains with a 22.6 percent increase, while overall March to April seasonal gains were lacking. The University of Texas bureau of business research provided the figures from Austin.
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Austin
Texas Department
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Rain Record Set in Laredo Area
Rain amounting to .24 of an inch fell in the Laredo section overnight extending to Benavides. The rain boosted June totals to a new record high for the area, contributing to a strong weather trend across the region.
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Laredo
Benavides
Nazi Victory Festa Opens Berlin Armistice Progress Report
Berlin reports that real peace talks between France and Germany may begin as armistice terms are outlined. German advances claim Royan Angoulême and the Rhine Lorraine fronts, with victoire touted after six weeks of fighting. Wiesbaden named seat of new armistice commission. battle celebrates with public songs and bells.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Gempany
Britain
Dienst Aus Meutschland
Com- Picgte Forest
Arzistic Commission
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Tenengian
U S Fleet Units Head for Panama amid hostilities
News from the Atlantic and European fronts reports British transports bombed in reconnaissance over the French coast and North Sea raids. American battleships move from Pearl Harbor toward Panama Canal, while Argentine fleet plans patrols along a 1600 mile coast as tensions rise.
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Atlantic
North Sea
Centuay
England
Stavanger
Colorado
West Virginia
United States
Arizona
Germany
Hawaii
Niverary
Meir
Waghat
Pananya Canal
Howaliain
Erin
Pearl Harbor
Germans Raiders Kill Three In English Raid
London reports say German combat planes launched the most extensive raid of the war before dawn. Three people died in a garden incident in southwest England, with many homes damaged and fires started. British planes struck targets in the Ruhr and Holland, claiming several successful raids listed by military sources.
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London
England
Italy
Germany
Britain
Heraids
France
Ruhr
St Holland
British Broadcasting Corporation
Payoff Trial Reveals Bribe Talk By Gordon Bigham
In Midland district court, O L Kelly, VP of Shasta Oil Co, testified Bigham a former railroad commission employee discussed cutting Shasta’s 27 Howard county wells’ allowable unless a payment was made. Kelly said Bigham warned of a $5000 bribe and shown split payment terms, while cross examination shown full knowledge of state witnesses. Three former French prime ministers arrived in London as part of a diplomatic note.
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Howard County
Kelly
Bigham
Stain Rawyers
Attorney General's Office
Pryment
Bomb found in red school building in Philadelphia
Police held women in custody after a large bomb was found in the cellar of Wha school in Philadelphia. Police Lieutenant Albert Granttz, described as a Communist, said the stick bomb was complete with clock and batteries and could wreck a three story building.
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Philadelphia
Wha
Albert Granttz
Trotsky Guard Found Killed in Mexico City Raid
Sheldon Harte, secretary-guard to exiled leader Leon Trotsky, was found shot dead after a May 24 raid on Trotsky’s residence in Mexico City. Harte, formerly of New York, disappeared during the assault in which 20 attackers dressed as police raided the exiles’ home. Trotsky escaped unharmed as investigators identified Harte via associates. Harte’s father, Jesse Harle of New York, flew to Mexico City and offered a reward of 1634 for information.
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Mexico City
Sheldon Harte
Leon Trotsky
Mekico City
Harte
New York City
Trotsky
Jesse Harle
New York
Windsors Return to London Slated
The duke of Windsor and his American born duchess will return to England in a few days, after a stay in Madrid. Major Phillips, the duke's secretary, said they would remain in Madrid for a while, then go to Lisbon and subsequently to London.
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Madrid
Duke of Windsor
England
Major Phillips
Lushou
London
Hidalgo laurs contest Edinburg primary history made
In Hidalgo county for the first time in memory no major county official faces opposition in the Democratic primary. The June election marks a notable political milestone as incumbents expect easy runs with party consolidation ahead of July voting.
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Hidalgo Laurs
Edinburg
Hidalgo County
Mimary
War at a Glance as Allies Face Expanding Fronts
London reports three civilians killed and 13 injured as German bombers roam England. London air raid alarm sounds though city sees no bombs. Berlin celebrates victory with France and shifts focus to Britain. General von Stuelpnagel tapped to chair armistice commission. France mourns in Bordeaux while Rome marks end of war with France, eyeing Britain. Reports of clashes on the Romania Russia frontier raise Balkans fears. Japan sends ships to Haiphong amid protectorate rumors. French withdraw troops in Shanghai. Argentine fleet ordered to patrol eastern approaches.
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England
Berlin
Germany
France
Heinrich von Stuelpnagel
Armistice Commission
Bordeaux
Rome
Italy
Britain
Budapest
Balkans
OKYO
Japan
Haiphong
Indo-China
Sho
Holland
Buenos Aires
Conat
Churchill accuses Petain of betrayal over French fleet
London reports Churchill tells the Commons France broke promises to keep fleet away from the enemy. In Lords Caldecrie says Churchill will not give up French naval aid. Churchill cites no fleet whereabouts but says French ships may pass under armistice to German or Italian control. He refused Reynaud’s plea to release France from obligations as ally and outlined terms for possible release if fleet stayed at British ports. Page 7, column 7.
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Uti
Churchill
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Houses of Lords
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Communns
Caldecsie
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Wso
Petain
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
Tours
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M. Trynaud
United States
Britain
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Forecast calls for a fair Tuesday night and warmer Wednesday with northeast winds easing to variable by Wednesday. Highs around 82 on Wednesday, 91 on Monday. Tuesday night lows near 70. City temps show morning 72, coastal winds from the east. North and west portions warmer Tuesday night into Wednesday, with showers in West Texas Tuesday night and clearing by Wednesday.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Texas
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