Governor Landon Defends Two-Party System Against Smear Attacks
The statement attacks a radical group aiming to curb free speech, urging the Republican party to become a legitimate, patriotic opposition. It argues the one party system is fascism, calls for intelligent criticism, and insists on restoring party representation to protect American democracy amid smear campaigns and political coercion.
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Tandon
Povermnent
Swampy Forecast Dims Spirits With Warm Clouds
Weathervien J Hy Jarboe predicts scattered showers and cloudy skies over San Antonio. High Thursday near 98 degrees, low around 8, with a cooler 88 expected Friday.
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Finland to Renew War Debt Payment
Finland agrees to pay $6.13 million in 10 annual installments with 2 percent interest to settle the 235,398 semi annual debt arrears. Prime ministers Pros Copé and Morg enthau sign the arrangement as of December 15 overdue. Finland also has $35 million in Export-Import credits.
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Nay
Finland
Jost
Treasury
Hjalmar J. Pros Copé
Morgenthau
Arnold Declares No Peace Sentiment Among English
New York May 1 United States Army Air Forces chief Henry H Arnold declares there is no sentiment for peace among the English on his return from Europe aboard the Yankee Clipper. He spoke during the postwar briefing amid questions about Allied morale and wartime resolve.
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Griff
Europe
Japanese Press Warns of Firm Step If Aid to China Persists
The Kokunda warned that Tokyo may take a firm step if the United States or other powers continue aiding Generalissimus Chiang Kai-shek's government. The May 1 report cites heightened tension and potential escalations amid Sino-Japanese strains.
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Australian report on German losses in Greece
Melbourne May 1 The Australian government said it received advice showing the Germans suffered colossal losses in Greece in men and machines while the British casualties were relatively small.
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Australia
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Chile President Cables Fuehver May Day Wishes
SANTIAGO Chile May 1 President Pedro Aguirre Gerda sent a cable today wishing happiness to the Fuehver on the national May day celebration. TRUCK KILLS WOMAN Mary Lebarth 62 was killed last night in Philadelphia while standing in a street trench.
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CANCER AID BILLS ADVANCE
In Austin May 1 Texas lawmakers moved toward coordinated cancer and tuberculosis relief with two bills advancing. A tuberculosis measure allocates 300000 for county treatment units. a cancer bill seeks 1750000 for a state cancer squitarium a research lab and local treatment funding under UT Galveston medical school oversight. Both bills head to the House calendar for floor discussion.
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San Antonio
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University Hoard of Regents
Bill Okehed for Quake Relief Fund
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill authorizing $200 000 in quake relief for Colima Mexico victims after a brief executive session The measure follows a request from Secretary of State Hall urging more aid for the homeless and needy already identified by officials
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Wage Dispute Closes Packard Electric Division
Warren Ohio May 1 17 dispute over wages and dismissal closes Packard Electric division of General Motors maker of wire for aircraft industry. Nearly 1900 employees affected as United Electric Ratio and Machine Workers establish 9 picket line with Amelia area likely involvement.
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Reds Show New Forces in Parade
MOBUOW May 16 49 The Red Army unveiled new motorized forces in a parade through Red Square highlighting truck mounted mortars and rocket artillery. Defense Commissar S. B. Timonshenko warned imperialists against endorsing any obstruction as Russia touted reorganized armed forces and recent achievements.
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Maverick First L A Bond Buyer Opens In San Antonio
Mayor Marty Maverick bought the first savings stamps and bonds for sale in San Antonio, totaling 195 dollars, with Ris son and Young Gray also purchasing stamps. The 50 cent denominations waited for opening, while a youth, Walter Powell Gray, 9, was listed as the second customer at the Federal Building.
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San Antonio
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S A Retail Trade Up Per Cent
Retail merchants showed gains in March with a 4 to 14 percent rise compared with March 1940, per the Census Bureau via Associated Areas. The state averaged an 8 percent increase, with motor vehicle dealers up about 30 percent, grocery stores 18 percent, brokers 17 percent, and merchandise stores 12 percent in assorted categories.
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Inter-American highway funding proposal to congress
President Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize a 20 million dollar appropriation to build an Inter American highway to Panama. Secretary Hull accompanied the plan with legislation proposing the United States pay two thirds of construction through Central America. Hull said the highway would aid defense and noted work already reached south of Mexico City.
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Prince of India to Name Corvette Hyderabad in Build
London May 1 11 The admiralty acknowledged a grant of 600 dollars from an Indian prince of Hyderabad for a corvette’s construction and announced one patrol vessel now building would be named Hyderabad amid the project.
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Senator Urges Navy Convoy Duty in Western Hemisphere
Senator Guffey a Democratic Administration supporter urged in the senate that the navy be assigned to convoy duty at least in the Western hemisphere.
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Guffey D.-Fa3
Senate
Hemisphere
Submarine arrives at British port with Yugoslav boats
A Yugoslav submarine and two motor torpedo boats arrived at a British port today. The ships, from Yugoslavia, were reported to have reached the harbor as officials continued to assess the situation and ensure safe entry.
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London
Nemlentty
Demobilization of Greeks Ordered by War Minister
Berlin dispatch reports that the War Minister has ordered the demobilization of the Greek army. The semi official news agency DNB relayed the item from Bucharest amid ongoing wartime events.
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Education office honors six week course graduates
The Office of Education commends FELIN FP AVARICE special agent for tray and industrial education for completing a six week program for enlisted and civilian instructors at Camp Nor Moyle Be We Maye curry wahool pie Perintenitent overseeing Bexar County schools and the program's educational aims.
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Office of Education
Camp Normoyle
British push near Tobruk area in Libya clash report
London and Cairo dispatches describe Allied bombardment and a daylight assault near Tobruk as British forces pushwest from the Libyan front. Axis countermeasures and air attacks continue while Tobruk remains under siege.
Free Admission Fridays at Prackenridge Zoo Expanded
The Park Commission announced new free admission days at Prackenridge Park Zoo. Third Saturdays each month and Wednesdays remain free, with soldiers and students admitted free under supervision. Adults stay at 15 cents and children at 10 cents on other days.
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Chikhwawader
Lindy Aidred Nazis Question Sparks Commons Debate
London May 1 In the House of Commons Foreign Under Secretary Richard Austen Butler answeredaffirmatively when asked if Charles Lindbergh used his influence to promote effective methods against Germany. Butler denied that Lindbergh’s efforts had undue significance or that he was ever received at the British foreign office.
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Richerd Austen Buller
House of Commons
Charles A. Lindbergh
England
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Glaedbergh
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F D R to Act on Navy Coast Guard
President Roosevelt plans to give the Navy control over about 25 seagoing ships and turn some Coast Guard duties over, with Morgenthau stating no final decision could be discussed publicly. The Coast Guard would possibly take over the French liner Narayaje in New York harbor at the war’s start.
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Azores and Cape Verde questions in European strategy
Washington reports that if Germany seeks to occupy Portugal Britain and the United States would react over the Azores and Cape Verde Islands. Patrol ships already operate near ten Azores as fleets move to deny Atlantic approaches, with Cape Verde deemed even more strategically crucial to Western Hemisphere security.
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Nazis Shelling Dover Area With Ten Salvoes
Reports say German artillery shelled the Dover area tonight just after 6 p m. from the French coast across the Dover Strait. The bombardment involved ten salvoes of four shells each, as observers recorded continued shelling over the southeast England frontline.
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British plan to nationalize railroads hinted by Daily Mord
London dispatch says a Daily Mord report claims Britain may move to nationalize all railroads, ending delays after years of trade press urging action. The article notes experts expect an official announcement soon.
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Painless Taxing Method Studied
Treasury officials propose a new method to prepay taxes by selling special U S defense savings bonds to replace cash payments. The plan envisions 9 percent bonds totaling 55 000 dollars with buyers including 40 investors. one congressman was killed in an unrelated guard mishap during a separate incident in North Carolina.
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Quick action pollowgon for plea the plan to aid democracies
Washington reports the maritime commission plans to place 40 American tankers under British control for use outside the war zone to carry vital war materials. Tankers over 5000 gross tons would be operated by AL from South American producing countries to North Atlantic ports, with transfer to British ships at those ports. Aimed to mobilize 2 million tons of shipping per request from President Roosevelt, with tanker operators to meet later for details.
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Voting Machine Requested for Antis Maverick Campaign
Ben F. Martison assistant campaign manager for the Antis Maverick ticket asked Thursday for a loan of a voting machine to be placed at the ticket’s campaign headquarters or for voter instruction. The Bexar County commissioner indicated the request would probably be granted.
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Antis Maverick
Bexar County
City Prepares Pools for Opening May Eight
City recreation department workers to install diving boards and pool equipment in preparation for opening on May 8. Commissioner Henry Hein stated the project is moving ahead in the park facilities.
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Henry Hein
NYA Completes Tennis Courts Project at West End Park
The New York Association announces completion of a West End Park tennis facility as part of an NYA project. Commissioner Tenry Heby disclosed the opening includes new courts and equipment rooms, with details released Thursday by Park Commission.
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James Cox Injured After Auto Crash Near Highway 65 South
Police report James Cox injured in a vehicle crash on Highway 65 south. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital for head and neck injuries. Light earthquakes were felt in California near Mt Lassen yesterday and today with no reported damage.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather forecast notes considerable cloudiness and scattered showers with moderate southeasterly winds Thursday and Friday night. Airport highs around 68 Thursday and similar Friday, with May temperatures near last year. East Texas shows showers and moderate winds, while West Texas expects cloudy skies with new showers Thursday and Friday.
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