Mussolini signals Italy stays nonbelligerent on European war
Rome May 9 Premier Mussolini addressed Fascist followers on army and empire day noting only facts would end Italy’s self restraint. He indicated Mussini prepared for war but not yet ready to join the conflict, while warning Yugoslavia against accepting British and French guarantees. The crowd chanted phrases about the Mediterranean as he spoke from his balcony.
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Mussolini
TD Duce
Maly
Europe
Canfilet
Italy
Yugoslavia
Emergency patrols at Antwerp port report
May 3 reports describe emergency precautions taken to guard the port of Antwerp. Guards occupied communications centers and roamed streets near bars and gas storage links while watching gasoline facilities. Sentries were placed on all bridges over the Albert Canal. Similar measures were reinforced at Ostend the same day.
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Bruesels
Paleo
Antwerp
Aod
Albert Canal
Ostenderday
Macfadden Runs Third in Florida
In Florida's Democratic primary Ay -A runolt contest May 28 between United States Senator Charles Q. Andrews and Jerry W. Carter. Early returns show Andrews leading Carter with 150,505 to 67,024 and MacFadden second before late counts favor Carter. Governor candidate totals include Cone at 55,721 and Holland and Whitenair entering the race.
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Jacksonville
Pla
United States
Charles Q. Andrews
Jerry W. Carter
Florida
Bernarr MacFadden
Andrews
Iate
Florita
Carter
MacFaden
MacFadden
Fred P. Cone
Spessard L. Holland
Bartow
Wounded Man Belton Released From Hospital After Shooting
Kenneth Belton, 32, who was shot and seriously wounded by Police Lieutenant Fred Palmer on April 17 near the water board office after a chase from Commerce and Navarra streets, was released from the hospital Thursday.
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Kenneth Belton
Fred Palmer
Water Board
Rabbi Jacobson to Speak on Education at Temple Beth El
Rabbi David Jacobson will discuss "What an Educated Person Should Know" during Friday services at 8 p.m and again Saturday at 10 30 a.m at Temple Beth El. Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will speak on "A Mother in Israel" at the same events.
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David Jacobson
Temple Beth- el
Ephraim Frisch
Israel
Narvik siege continues as German parachute drops reported
May 9 report says German air force dropped parachute troops northeast of Narvik to support a rear attack on Allied forces besieging the German garrison. Snowbound, both sides struggle for positions on a steep Norwegian mountain. Allies rely on French Alpine units and Polish troops to pry Germans from machine gun nests amid ongoing air superiority claims.
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Narvik
Areport
Swedis
Berlin
Norway
Skaggerak
High Command
De Valera Warns Irish Terrorists in Broadcast
Dublin reports Prime Minister Beamon De Valera threatened to invoke harsher laws against the outlawed Irish Republican Army if violence does not stop. He warned civil strife could flare after the Dublin Castle bombing unless the campaign ends.
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Beamon de Valera
Irish Republican Army
Ireland
Republic
de Valera
Dublin Castle
Rain Boosts Bexar Crops as Showers Continue
In Bexar County, steady rains ranging from under a quarter inch to over two inches uplift crops and pasture, with farmers noting relief yet urging more frequent rains to sustain growth. Agricultural officials warn subsoil moisture remains low and additional showers are needed in coming weeks for lasting benefits.
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Martinez
J. H. Jarboe
San Antonio
H. A. Fitzhugh
RS. Senter
United States Soil Conservation Service
Fitzhugh
Bermuda
Il A. F. Ernst
Ernst
Ed F. Eisenhauer
Converse Janvier
F. Valent
Nimore
Einenbauer
Old Amin
Salada
E. A. Beck
Charles A. Fischer
von Ormy
Fischer
Two Charged With Resisting Deputy in Beatrice Escovar Case
Deputy C J Rothenfille filed a county court complaint charging George and Rudy Escovar with resisting an officer during an attempted service of a court order by Judge John F Onion. The order sought to deliver Beatrice Escovar to Rosa V and George Escovar, the plaintiff and defendant in the pending suit.
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Rudy Escovar
Hialed
West
Poplar
Rosa V
George Escovar
Ross
Nine Youths to Take Navy Check
Nine youths from San Antonio and nearby areas will depart at 10 p.m. Thursday for Houston for final medical examinations prior to enlistment in the U S navy. Five youths were cleared by the San Antonio branch recruiting station earlier Thursday: D A Turner, Wallace Marion Wade, Len M Smiths, John Robert Sansom, and Quintan Edward Pyle. Pleasanton.
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Houston
U. S. Navy
D. A. Turner
City Street
Wallace Marion Wade
Tarrant Avenor
Len M. Smiths
East Elna Street
John Robert Sansom
Mildred Street
Quintan Edward Pyle
Pleasanton
Congressmen Get Gunnery Bid
WORT BELVOIR Va May 9 The army invited congressmen to inspect the new semi automatic Garand rifle and try it out for the firing one if they desire They were offered the Johnson rifle a rival semi automatic No official tests were planned Secretary of War Woodring said the Garand already demonstrated its superiority The demonstration was arranged at the request of the senate military appropriations sub committees
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Atay
Elso
Johnson
Woodring
Senate
Appropriations
Group Pleads Exemption From Harlandale Annexation
Residents of a two block area in Harlandale urged the city council to exclude them from the proposed annexation. Spokesman P Teek said about 150 residents on one acre lots are unemployed and could pay city taxes if left out. The issue was referred for investigation by city attorneys.
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P. Teek
Pressanton Road
Stanley Avenue
Civilian Boulevard
Moving Army Posts Withholding Abandonment Rules Debated
Nine resolutions introduced in the house oppose abandoning army posts without due state notice. They would require congressional consent before any post could be abandoned and would demand hearings with officials from affected states before action.
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Washington
Congress
Veterans Citizenship Deadline May 25
World War veterans have until May 25 to file for citizenship under a federal law letting them apply without the usual two year wait. A prior congressional act exempted veterans from preliminary papers and fees, extending the concession period from June 25, 1935 to May 25, 1940.
Red Joe Adonis Captured In Brooklyn Probe
Long sought New York hoodlum Joe Adonis surrendered in Brooklyn at the office of Assistant Attorney General John Harlan Amen. He faces charges of kidnapping extortion and assault tied to the Murder Incorporated homicide syndicate uncovered by the Dwyer investigation. Adonis, also known as Joe A. Doto, appeared after a wide search.
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New York
Joe Adonis
John Harlan Amen
Brooklyn
William O.dwyer
Murder, Incorporated
E. Adonis
Joe A. Doto
Amen
Greeter Auxiliary to Elect Officers Meeting
The Hotel Greeters of America Auxiliary No. 21 will meet at the Anthony Hotel Thursday to elect officers. A motion picture will be shown by W. H. Furlong, director of the Inter-American Highway Association. Mrs. Bessie Johnston, president, has announced.
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Hotel Greeters of America
Auxilery No. 21
B Anthony
W. H. Furlong
Inter-American Highway
Lemon Juice Remedy Claims Quick Rheumatic Relief
An old home remedy touts Hu-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pain. Claims include speedy relief within 48 hours and a money back guarantee, with distribution through drug stores and Walgreens endorsement. The piece also notes a Moscow earthquake unrelated to the product.
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Moscow
Tifils
Georgian Republic
Walgreen
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