London Waits for Diplomatic Break
London faces a possible British offensive in the eastern Mediterranean after Bulgaria’s quick occupation. British forces, RAF bombers, and Greek bases are ready to act if Germany moves against Salonika or Bulgaria. Eden and Dill met Turkish leaders in Ankara to map Anglo Turkish action in the Dardanelles and Black Sea, with Ribbentrop’s remarks prompting fear of a new peace bid.
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Dies Subpoenas Peace Body Files
Washington March 1 The Dies committee announced subpoenas to the Chisago and Washington branches of the American Peace Mobilization for a Tuesday hearing. Chairman Dies said the committee seeks to uncover Communist connections.
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Night Quiet in San Antonio Police Report
San Antonio police reported a quiet night except for drunks. Drunkenness charges were filed against six individuals by midnight Saturday as officers patrolled the city. The report notes a burglary in progress not confirmed and mentions a noisy but uneventful early hours for the precinct.
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Wildtigat
San Antonio
Battle of Ages foretold across world crisis
Tokyo dispatch forecasts a global crisis crescendo as Japan and Britain brace for a potential German invasion. Analysts warn of a three empire war with Japan Britain and Germany, while Goering’s Luftwaffe pressures peace hopes. The piece cites advisors in Tokyo and Berlin about Greek Italian diplomacy and possible preliminary actions before an invasion.
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America
There's No Complaint Sulphur FDR Denied Auto Tag
Detroit March 1 INS Secretary of State Harry F Kelly upheld a late bureau manager's decision denying special plates for a new Roosevelt car. A company rep sought plates FD 141% for President Roosevelt. McKee refused surrender of the number. Kelly said Crego followed orders denying special plates. Also reported: Mrs Herman Johns 33 Mission killed and her husband seriously injured in an Edinburg auto crash.
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INS
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Flint
Paul McKee
McBee
Aaron B. Orego
Mcense
Ner
Kelly
Crego
Roosevelt
Michigan
District of Columbia
Herman F. Johns
Mission
Edinburg
FDR pledge blamed by Nazis for British collapse
Berlin dispatch reports Frankfurter Zeitung claims Roosevelt's pledge to aid Britain would hasten its collapse. The German paper says the U S cannot furnish adequate aid and that American policy risks forcing Britain to seek negotiations under duress. The NYSE is said to be speculating England will be abandoned.
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Frankfurter Zeitungy
Roosevelt
Britain
New’ York Stock Exchange
England
Channel defenses ready for invasion threat
Berlin dispatch reports a second Siegfried Line to deter Allied invasion plans and bolster Channel coast fortifications. Workers, many veterans, have strengthened harbors and ports, turning the coast into a premier military operating platform. The effort aims to reduce chances of a Normandy style assault on Germany.
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Siegfried
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Germany
Legislature Tackles Insane Asylum Jail Confinement Issue
January grand jury urges action to end confining insane prisoners in the county jail amid overcrowding. Report cites lack of proper treatment and transfer options to state hospitals and other institutions. Also notes 121 true bills and 18 cases sent to county courts and 14 to the next grand jury. Foreman Ri8. Michael. New jury to be impaneled Tuesday. courthouse holiday Monday for Texas Independence Day.
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Griminal District Court
Greatmenrich
Michael
Kentucky Troops Restrict Nightlife Near Fort Thomas
Army officials at Fort Thomas Kentucky planned to declare Newport districts out of bounds to soldiers nights and pay days. Military Police would be posted in the restricted areas over weekends and pay periods to curb nightlife.
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Eroh
Fort Thomas
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Newport
Major Dies on Eve of Family Nuptials
Maj William E Weghorst of the Army Quartermaster Corps died unexpectedly while buying gloves for his daughter's wedding tomorrow. He led construction of a new army hospital at Atlanta, Ga. A steel inspector in civilian life, he was recalled to active duty recently.
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William E. Weghorst
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Aby Ils Dauighter
Weghorst
Amy Hospital
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Hebrew Fund Burglar Breaks In at 107 South Prema Street
Special Investigator George T Maclin investigates a burglary at the Antonio's Hebrew relief fund headquarters. Harry Cohen, of 107 South Prema Street, reports a rear window entry and the theft of $28 from the relief funds.
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Hebrew Relief Fund
South Prema
Harry Cohen
George T Maclin
Smathers Attacks Totalitarianism Over War Aid Bill
Washington March 1 Senator William Smathers urged that predicting England’s defeat as an argument against Roosevelt’s program is treasonous. He backed a stronger push for rapid wartime action while condemning calls for pacific settlement and warning against totalitarian influence. The debate featured Wheeler Taft and others challenging the administration approach as the measure moved toward a vote.
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Ohio
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Army reshuffles Fort Sam division chief in Puerto Rico move
Maj Gen James L Collins, former head of the Second Division, Fort Sam Houston, is reassigned to command the Army Department in Puerto Rico starting April 12. Maj Gen Edmund G Daley will replace him as head of the Second Division after serving in Puerto Rico. Collins, a New Orleans native and 1907 USMA graduate, is a WWII and Philippines campaign veteran with multiple decorations. Daley, from Worcester Mass, has foreign service duty and World War honors on record.
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Nazi Planes Push Slavic Pressure Across Balkans
Belgrade reports say German bombers and fighter aircraft over Yugoslavia conducted severe raids with landings forced by Yugoslav defenses. A second plane was believed damaged by ground fire as Berlin signals hinted at Yugoslavia joining the axis to mediate Greece Italy peace talks amid rising Balkan tensions.
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Turks Envision Forced Fight in Balkans War Threats
Ankara reports a Turkish spokesman warns Britain and Turkey may be forced to fight side by side if Bulgaria advances. UK Foreign Secretary Edens and Gen. Du)} travel to Cairo after talks on joint plans, with Cripps visiting Moscow. an Anglo Turkish conference stresses mutual interests and possible aggression in the Balkans.
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Moscow
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Cirkey
Bulgaria
Germany Drives South Across Bulgaria to Squeeze Greece
Nazi forces extended their advance into Bulgaria with Sofia seized and Varna occupied as Germany massed for further operation near the Dardanelles. Luftwaffe patrols blacked out skies and Bulgarian railways and ports came under German control while King Boris faced a looming British attack.
Greece Accepts Axis Mediation Demands Report
London dispatch reports a seven point Greek stance during Axis mediation efforts. Greece reportedly would keep Albania, reject reparations, end Anglo Greek alliance, set Salonika free, seek a protection treaty, and discuss a Aegean waterway and river corridor with Germany granting base access.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Velly
Partly cloudy Sunday with southeasterly winds. Low Saturday morning around 39, Saturday high near 74. Sunday low about 46, Sunday high around 76. March records show 89 high and 59 low on March 1 1940. chances of cloudiness increase over western Texas coast.
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