Knox Urges America to Use Force to Halt Aggression
A 1930s editorial quotes Colonel Knox calling for decisive action to oppose aggression by Axis powers. It notes US public opinion split, Congress limits on declaring war, and proposals to let citizens vote on peace or war. Readers are urged to consider whether the nation will act or refrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olonel Knox
American Society of Military Fugineers
America
Aly
Hoover
Knox
Republic
Capperaty
Kansas
A. di
Congress
UN Democratic Congress
Admintateattans
Cappera
Fouls Latlaw
Thillann
Clark
Misaouri
Weather Outlook Promises Clear Days Then Showers
Forecasts indicate San Antonians can expect continued cloudy conditions into Friday with a chance of scattered thundershowers by Saturday. East and West Texas share similar trends as temperatures rise to a high near 8 degrees and a low around 66.
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San
San Antonio Sees Retail Boom Across City
A survey by The Light indicates Friday that many retail houses show stronger volume as San Antonio departments report a 32 percent gain in the week ending May 10 versus 1940. Dallas Houston Fort Worth also show gains. lenders report rising new credit and car sales boom with shortages. Real estate sales rebound with a property on Houston Street selling twice in 30 days. Executives from Wolff and Mark and Morse of Oske Bros forecast continued strong business across sectors.
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San Antonio
Central Federal Recive
San Antonia Departments
Dallas
Jiauston
Fort Worth
G. Witchell
Antonio Rotall Crodbt
Association
Axes
Houston Street
J. H. Morse
vWoske Bros
We Sald
Tran Mationaally As Well As Ty Sen Autiouly
Tena
Heypian Hf
Ochs
Wolff
Mark Cotigeny
Stece
Reinforcements Reported for British Forces in Iraq and Palestine
British radio stated day 16 that British Expeditionary Force reinforcements have arrived in both Mesopotamia and Palestine. The broadcast described the position as one that can be and will be taken care of, with allied troops listening near G.3.S. short wave.
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New York
Ineq
Palacelitte
G. 3. S. Short
Red White Blue Shoes for Bilbo Senator Bilbo Stirs Senate Fashion
Washington May 19 Reuters reports Senator Bilbo of Mississippi created a minor sensation in the senate chamber by appearing in red white and blue sport slides. The patriotic footwear sparked comment amid the improvised acnatarin fashion scene.
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Bilbo
Washington
Acnatarin
Collde
Bilbo D.miss
Nynor
Roosevelt cites naval history in Red Sea freedom talk
President Roosevelt, discussing Germany's declaration, notes the Red Sea as a danger zone for foreign ships but recalls U S use of warships twice in history to protect commerce. He cites Barbary pirates and Caribbean privateers actions, refuses to define modern counterparts, and offers no clear plans beyond guiding press coverage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Red Sea
United States
New American Republic
Caribbean
Foosevelt
Vex
County votes for six hundred thousand road bond window
After a compromise with Taxpayers Defense League representatives the county commissioners set a June 28 election on a 600000 road bond issue. The plan shifts funds from 800000 to 600000 for highways and lateral road improvements with 200000 to lateral roads.
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Taxpayers’ Defense League
Honda
Expenses Must Be Cut by Anderson Warns of Bankruptcy
County Judge Charles W. Anderson warned that the county faces bankruptcy unless expenditures on equipment and payroll are immediately cut. He urged consolidation of departments, reassignment of duties, and tighter scrutiny of requisitions to reduce costs while maintaining essential services. The warning came in a letter to officials after a county court meeting.
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Bexar
Charles W. Anderson
Board of Equalization
Cayeton
Tie
County
Semorisoners Court
Anderson
Weetiesany
British thrust over channel repelled by German guns
New York May 1 British attempt to approach the German occupied channel coast was turned back by German forces. German radio said the effort failed though the broad cast mentioned naval artillery and possible sea borne action. London Reuters transcribed the German report noting batteries fired on approaching enemy ships.
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New York
London
Reuters
Motors output slips as Ward's reports weekly totals
Detroit May 16 Ward's Reports estimates weekly output of cars and trucks fell below the prior year with 127 285 vehicles this period after 132 380 last week and 99 090 a year ago. Factory strikes and supplier issues blamed for the dip. Earl of Liverpool dies in London aged 76. former governor of New Zealand and governor general from 1917 to 1920 passes away at his home near Glinatis.
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Detroit
Ward
Farl
Liverpool
London
Earl of Liverpon
New Zeland
Gincatis
Brees Duly Passes Third Star To Krueger At Fort Sam
General Walter Krueger receives the third star at army headquarters as Gen. John R. Brees retires after leading the Third Army. Brees to become president of Fort Sam Houston National Bank. Krueger praises Brees and notes army retirement policy and wartime changes.
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Silut
H. J. Brees
Jakur
Waltar Krueger
Krueger
Third Army
Brees
Fort Samt Monatan Bank
Oris
Priday
Lie Walformr Oris
Walter Krinsger
Emith Young Tower
Prio
Plas
Civil
U Fe
Fort Sam
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers Saturday. Moderate south to east winds Friday night into Saturday. Highs near 88, lows around 67 to 60. May temperatures mostly above normal with scattered showers in parts of East and West Texas.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Southess
Censtral Porkion
Texas
Magpies and Pheasants in Curious Cage Pairing
In a humorous scene a magpie and a Mexican pheasant are housed together, with the magpie preening and the pheasant eyeing her. A second cage holds laughing guiled birds as observers remark on the unlikely animal chemistry and odd companionship.
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Maggie
Disputed San Antonio primary recount request filed
Quin backers seek court order to break voting machine seals and re canvass precinct results in the mayoral race against Maverick. Judge Johne son recused due to a familial tie to a defendant attorney. The filing cites discrepancies in 33 precincts and lists official tabulations versus machine totals across multiple precincts.
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C. Quin
Dissinich Nourt
Tessday
Mgvkey
Hiverett F. Johneson
Carl Weight Jolson
Maury Maverick
Greater
San Antonio
Jaker
Leonard Brown
Quin
B. Carr
Floresville
Barry Titth
8 G. Taylor
Carr
Yale
Quin’s Ag Neation
Bexar County
Ise
Maury Mavelerick
Trayor
Toburns
Qins Anti-Maverick
Girtn
Maverick
Brack
Ling
Menelec
Summerville
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Tongue
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Henry Holland
League
Wallace Rogers
G. Sharver
San Antonio Real Estate Board
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Wias
Chamber of Commerce
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Phansaut
Magpie
Mr M
Jay Whittle
Stark
Antonia
Paris
Theler
Alayx
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