Yugoslav Resistance Grows Despite Axis Threats
Yugoslavia stiffens resistance amid Allied aid pressure as Britain sends forces into Greece and rumors circulate of German hesitation at crossing into the Balkans. Reports say 109,000 troops have landed in Greece with total Allied forces nearing 300,000. Fresh Australian and New Zealand units move to Cairo for redeployment to the Balkan front. Diplomatic circles note German delays may reflect concern over Russia.
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New Zealand
Cairo
Mayor Maverick Receives Guest Book In La Villita Show
The San Antonio Home Workshop club honored Mayor Maverick with a wooden cover guest book after touring the Viblita woodwork shop. Julius Pace crafted the cover, presented by Jack Anderson and Ross Burns. The club lists members and a letter of appreciation. A La Villita booklet project is planned with copies for each member.
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San Antonio
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Maverick
Lta
Julius Pace
Jack Dndson
Mary D Street
Ross Burns
Laurel Heights Place
Earth Tremors Reported in the Balkans
Rome reports two strong quakes registered at 5:36 pM and 8 pM on Sunday with epicenters likely in the Balkans. Bleily felt three earthquakes with a rumble and sea swell near Trapani causing some to flee homes. damage described as insignificant.
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Balkans
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Trapani
WPA completes county sewage disposal plant in Victoria
Victoria March 17 officials announced the completion of the sewage disposal plant north of the city by the WPA marking the close of all WPA projects in Victoria county and the city.
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Victoria
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Victoria County
British in U5 sells American Viscose to U S bankers
March 7 in New York a major sale of a British owned property, the American Viscose corporation valued at 100 million dollars, transfers to a group of American investment banks led by Morgan Stanley and Company and Dion Read and Company. Initial payment stands at 40 million with further value tied to resale. Sir Edward Peacock notes this as a precursor to more large deals as Britain funds munitions.
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General Charlton to Arrive in San Antonio for Training Talk
Brigadier General Russell C Charlton a high ranking New Mexico general is to reach San Antonio on Wednesday for discussions with Major General Walter Srueger commander of the Eighth Army Corps and the commander of Fort Sam Houston about training the One Hundred Fourth Anti Tank battalion The battalion a New Mexico guard unit previously joined the Eighth Army Corps and is now undergoing training at Dodd Field Its personnel are drawn entirely from New Mexico national guardsmen and selectees General Charlton will be accompanied by Major William G Purdy his aide who formerly led an anti tank battalion
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Adwitan
New Mexico
San Antonio
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Elghth Army Corps
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William G. Purdy
Battalior
New Paymaster Named for Police
Police Chief W. W. Vaughan announced Winn J. Gopelanel will be the new paymaster for the department. He replaces W. B. Hamilton, city cashier, noting the change will boost efficiency of payments to the three officers and reduce unnecessary difficulties.
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Une
Police Department
Bureau of Idea
Ificntion and Records
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Woman Charged in Main Act Case Virginia Fleck Arraigned
Virginia Fleck alias Gomme Bishop was arraigned before United States Commissioner P A Lockhart on a charge of violating the Main Act. Bond set at 2500 dollars. She was arrested by Austin police Saturday night and brought here by federal authorities.
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United States
P. A. Lockhart
Roosevelt seeks expanded lend lease aid to Britain
Washington reports that U S aid to Britain under the lease lend program may reach 7.0 billion dollars in the next 15 months with most funds spent soon. Defense officials told congressional leaders the plan aims to speed war production, following President Roosevelt's warning to totalitarian nations.
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Mussolini Push Fails As Greek Front Routs Italians
March 17 report from Athens cites Benito Mussolini direct offensive losses of about 50,009 among 120,000 Italians with Greek spokesmen calling it a massacre. The Greek spokesman said Mussolini returned to Rome with weakened prestige and questioned command. Captured Italian officers claimed Fascist divisions suffered 40 to 59 percent losses near Tesveleni amid stubborn Greek defenses.
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Benito Mussolini
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N1 Duce
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Mussolini
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War 25 Years Ago Today Brief Digest
March 11 2061 compiled notes recall Fort de Vaux repulsed by French and British naval actions. Reports claim liner Tu banda sunk by torpedo, embargo plans emerge, Mussolini and Brenner Pass discussions noted, civilian casualties listed from Scapa Flow raid, Turkish defense expansion hints, and classified ads offered in exchange weeks.
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Prince
Tatter
Mussolini Seel
Zero hour for Balkans seen as tensions rise
Berlin dispatches report no clear answer on Greece relations as tensions mount. A government spokesman refused to say whether ties between Berlin and Athens have shifted, amid ongoing negotiations and anticipated moves in the Balkans.
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Greece
Ute Batkens
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