Mexico trip promises riches for curious readers
A travel column urges readers to follow a correspondent’s journey into Mexico. It touts Guaymas as a refined sea resort, Mazatlan’s port charm, and the peninsula’s pearls, inviting exploration of landscape, culture, and modern hotels along the Pacific coast.
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Western U S Braces for Severe Weather Slowdown
A severe storm system brings rain snow hail and high winds across the western United States. A homing pigeon from San Diego reportedly flew 260 miles through treacherous conditions to win a race. In Colorado a Denver Rio Grande freight train was marooned in a blizzard atop the Cumbres Pass as crews fired stoves and rationed food. The Los Angeles area recorded 23.16 inches of rain since mid December, with quake damage in Wilshire and coast slippage near San Pedro.
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Greece Backs Britain as Eden Visits Athens Amid War News
Athens reports express strong support for Britain as German threat looms. King George's government praised for reacting to Naz occupation of Bulgaria. British Secretary Anthony Eden and Gen Sir John Woodcock received with hearty welcomes. Greek papers declare unity with Allied cause and readiness to endure.
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Hurricane strikes American Samoa leaving islands battered
In Tutuila, a hurricane described as the worst in 20 years hit American Samoa. The U S naval station remained undamaged while Western Tutuila suffered the gale’s impact as winds reached up to 50 miles per hour, causing significant disruption.
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Roosevelt Signs Deficiency Bill to Fund WPA Program
President Roosevelt signed a deficiency bill authorizing 975 million dollars to extend the WPA program through July 1. The action, announced today in Washington, ensures continued federal work relief activities as the nation faces ongoing economic recovery.
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Rocasdvell
Mayor Wanders as A Wanders Spends Weekend Abroad
Local reports place Mayor Maverick in Nuevo Laredo with his family over the weekend while newsmen sight Maverick alleged in Monterrey. The mayor’s secretary confirms limited details and a Washington story is planned this week with no precise date.
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Sunday Sinners Relays Target Sunday Employment Offenders
Wilmington notices detail a statewide enforcement drive against Sunday work by milkm en, cab drivers, delivery boys, clerks and radio executives. Dozens were seized with hearings set daily. fines range from four to five dollars per night or both. Attorney General James Ford Ford urged continuation of the program and criticized a minister for broadcasting a sermon.
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Weather shifts to cooler, partial clouds forecast
Weather desk reports spring conditions easing Monday night with light to moderate southerly winds turning northerly. Highs near 74 Monday, mid 70s Tuesday, with a cooler Tuesday morning. In Rome, a Yugoslav delegation opened talks with Italian experts on a new trade agreement.
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Aid Bill Vote by Week End Sought in Senate
The Senate leadership seeks action on the Britta aid bill by week end. Barkley conferred with Senate Foreign Relations Chairman George A. of the DGA. administration aides warn against a full filibuster and anticipate a unanimous move to curtail debate. Senators Walsh and Tunnell criticized the measure as a de facto war declaration.
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Balkan Fronts Bolster Forces as War Tensions Rise
Reports from Belgrade on May 3 describe Marshal Biemund List installing head leaders in Sofia as Bulgarian divisions mass near the Turkish frontier. Turkey and Greece mobilize border defenses while Bulgarian fascist movement gains visibility with German force arrivals. British aircraft fly toward human-made oil targets in Yugoslavia amid ongoing dispatches from Ankara.
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Cold Grips FDR Causes Cancellations of Appointments
Washington March 3 President Roosevelt cancelled all appointments today and remained in quarters in the White House due to a head cold.
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Clyde Stokes Wins Second in Texas Adjudal Airplacd Contest
Clyde Stokes of Alam o Post No 2, American Legion, earned second place in a Texas artillery placard contest at Fort Worth. Alam o Post No. 2 will sponsor a first aid clinic at the courthouse, as aid to national defense. Marvin O Steen, Thirty sixth Division adjutant, and Otto Schm int, CAP of that division, will forgive special administrative cruicses at the Army War College in Washington DC.
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House Passes Run Off Bill In Austin
The Texas House approved a city run off election bill introduced by Representative Fagan of San Antonio. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff will occur after two thirds Senate approval. otherwise the measure takes effect 40 days after legislative convening, making it operative for this year’s May San Antonio city elections.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Partly cloudy to cloudy and cooler conditions expected in San Antonio Monday night through Tuesday with light to moderate southerly winds shifting to northerly by Tuesday. Low Monday morning around 40s, high Monday near 70, low Tuesday around 50s, high Tuesday about 70. East Texas region forecast similar with cooler northern portions Monday night and Tuesday, moderate southerly winds on the coast.
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Turks Mine Dardanelles Warships Near March 3
The Turkish Navy has mined the Dardanelles except for a Harrow hander, with passages now restricted to authorized vessels and Turkish naval pilots. Turkish ships are reported steaming toward the straits as Britain and Germany seek mediation amid rising European tension. Turkish authorities demand ship identification hours before transit and wireless permission.
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Berlin Sees Slav Signing of Pact
Berlin reports Yugoslav acceptance of a German bid to join the axis seen as likely. German troops occupy positions in newly acquired Bulgaria while not crossing Greek or Turkish frontiers. British press notes Bulgarian divisions near the Turkish border. Ribbentrop warns that Bulgaria's adhesion will not end the push to bend others to Berlin.
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Germans Reach toward Greece Amid Balkan Tension
Sofia dispatch reports German forces moving south toward Greece and Turkey as frontier fortifications strengthen at Salonika. The vanguard nears the Greek border while Bulgaria contemplates war with Britain and shifts toward a Nazi military display. fascist parades draw crowds on a national holiday, signaling rising tensions.
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Italian Planes Bomb Stricken Greek City
Athens reports an Italian air raid on the earthquake struck town of Lirisa causing further chaos. Greek officials say most residents have fled the ruins while seven people died and two were injured from the quake. British sources claim several Italian planes were damaged in the clash.
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Britain Says Bulgarian Break Imminent in Axis Strain
London sources quoted a likely imminent severing of diplomatic ties with Bulgaria as the Axis alliance frays. Foreign Secretary Eden and other officials rushed to Greece amid reports Bulgaria’s government sought approval for a break, while London signaled decisive action could follow, with military moves potentially possible.
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