Secretary Edison Pushes Air Power Over Battleships
In a debate on naval defense, supporters argue elite battleships are outdated compared to air power. They cite German bombers disrupting fleets and urge a stronger air force to repel aerial attacks, arguing naval protection hinges on aircraft rather than larger ships.
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FDR to Visit Garn er at Uvalde Texas Stop in Uvalde on Westward Tour
President Roosevelt plans a stop at Uvalde on his westward journey next month to spend hours with Vice President John N. Garner. The White House hopes it signals Democratic unity as Roosevelt edges toward potential third term plans. He will also visit Fort Worth to see Elliott Roosevelt and family before continuing to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park dedication and the Natchez Trace highway opening.
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L A Man Faces Charge in Theft Report
A complaint charging Janis Alexander, age 29, of Ellis Alley, with theft of three quarts of wine valued at 1 32 and $8 29 in cash from Rady Ortiz of 205 Arbor Place was filed Wednesday in County Court at Law No 2 by Policeman M B Arnett.
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Alexander
Ellis Alley
Rady Ortiz
Arbor Place
County Court-at-Law No
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Arnett
Freddy Peres
Chiluahua Street
C. B. Welkelts
Aramnal Tinian Aguirre
Jain Tampico Atreoh
Weather Forecast San Antonio and Vicinity Reporter Summary
Cloudy with thundershowers expected Wednesday night and Thursday across San Antonio and vicinity. Moderate southeast winds, with daytime highs near 84 to 86 and overnight lows around 66 to 69, plus cooler conditions in northern areas. Regional notes mention East Texas and West Texas with scattered showers and cooler north portions.
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Shower Set for San Antonio as Rain Arrives
Weatherman J. H. Jarboe forecasts scattered showers in and around San Antonio from Tuesday night through Wednesday night possibly into Thursday morning. The rain follows substantial activity across Central and West Texas and benefits young farm crops in the area. A small portion five miles south of the city already reported welcome precipitation.
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J. H. Jurboe
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Jarboe
Rumania Seizes Polish Gold Held in National Bank
In Bucharest the government ordered the seizure of all Polish gold stored in the National Bank. Ministers said the gold would cover Polish debts to Romania and fund Polish soldiers and refugees who fled after Poland’s invasion.
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Cape Cod Forest Fire Conquered
More than 100 men fought to control a forest fire on Cape Cod that raged across thousands of acres, destroying farm buildings and scorching homes and threatening summer properties. Authorities declared the blaze out after early efforts, with widespread damage reported and residents affected along the coast.
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Fusionists in control at meeting
After a county Democratic convention defeat Frank Davis urged no protest to the state party tactics. He said the aim was Garner support and noted the vote tolerance. Mayor Maverick received a telegram naming Jefferson County as a 100 percent Roosevelt delegation bound for a third term. The Jefferson delegation faced a stormy Municipal Auditorium convention Tuesday night.
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Lloyd George attacks Chamberlain in Commons vote clash
In a tense Commons session London, Lloyd George denounces Chamberlain as insufficiently aggressive in naval and war policy. Morrison presses non-confidence as Churchill assumes full responsibility, while the Norway reversal looms. vote expected later with continued debate.
German raids claimed on Narvik and Norwegian front
Berlin reports say airmen scored successful raids on Allied columns near Narvik in Northern Norway and bombed two British cruisers. Supplementary reports claim heavy artillery exchanges on the western front and French infantry thrusts. The Norwegian campaign allegedly shows 79 enemy planes downed and 93 lost. A bicycle theft case is also noted in County Court.
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Italy weighs entering European war in right moment
In Rome a fascist senate report labels Italy as pre belligerency yet ready to join the European conflict when opportune. Pope Pius XII warns against paranoia of invasion while Virginio Gayda says Italy will stay in venee and friendly cooperation with Balkan nations as Mediterranean tension eases amid cautious moves by Chamberlain’s government.
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Bank Hold Up in Denver Indiana
Three bandits robbed the local Wabash Valley Trust branch in Denver Indiana and escaped with an undetermined amount of money. One bandit entered the building and, at gunpoint, forced employee Mise Musselman to open the vault.
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Tester
Maverick says FDR will run for third term from strong source
Mayor Maury Maverick claimed to have impeachable authority indicating President Franklin D Roosevelt will run for a third term. He described a long distance telephone conversation as his basis and refused to name the source while predicting Roosevelt will carry the country.
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Sling Shot Case Appears with Month Mentioned in Charge
J. B. Booker faced a County Court-at-Law Mu charge of unlawfully carrying a sling shot filed by Policeman J A Mounger. The document notes an address at 15 Marth Alamo Street and references Judge C J Matthews. On April 7 he was sentenced to one month in jail.
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Alamo Street
C. J. Matthews
J. A. Mounger
Stay Another Day Campaign Urged by Texas Tourism Leader
Dorm Stewart of Stoneleigh Courts in Dallas urged a stay another day campaign to extend visits by Texas tourists. He spoke Wednesday to San Antonio hotelmen advocating longer stays as a strategy to boost state travel. Two theft complaints against Wayne Morgan at 723 Kentucky Avenue and 437 Main Avenue were filed Wednesday by Jerry Felder in County Gouda Law.
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Stoneleight Courts of Dallas
San Antonio
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Kentucky Avenue
Jerry Felder
Main Avenue
Welder
Goud-at-Layw Na
War at a Glance by the Asnevistes Press
AMSTERDAM tightens defenses as uncertain conditions grow and communications fail. NEW YORK reports German columns moving toward the Netherlands frontier while a broadcast notes Allied attacks elsewhere. LONDON debates a no confidence vote as Churchill faces critics. WASHINGTON says battle fleet stays in the Pacific and Dutch paymasters are named. BERLIN claims air raids on Allied positions. NARVIK bomb hits denied as Nazi advances are disputed. STOCKHOLM says King Haakon VII vows Norway will resist until freedom. PARIS notes artillery duels. MOSCOW shifts war leadership. ROME fears a world poisoned by lies. ATHENS is assured Greece will stay out.
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