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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
2
The excerpt cites Andrew Johnson and US Senate talks on Grant’s term limits, Washington precedent, and fears of constitutional disruption. It discusses the desire for a third term, voter duty, and the risk of corrupted governance amid calls to preserve or challenge presidential tenure.
A garbled historical excerpt records William McKinley in a public statement from June 1 1901. It hints at debate over a long held candidacy and the legitimacy of a new administration amid questions of power and tenure.
The fragmentary text records Theodore Roosevelt and criticizes or cites his public statements about serving more than two terms, with dates from 1904 and 1907. It mentions D. W. Wilson, A. Mitchell Palmer, and Alvin Coolidge’s announced decision not to seek a third term.
Ames Bughanan in the House on February 6 1829 argues that Washington and his successors should be limited from immediate reelection and that the claim is not the same as a sacred constitutionally written rule. He cites Jefferson Madison and Monroe to support the view that no president shall be reelected.
Letter from Rover Cleveland dated August 1 1864 accepts the nomination. It frames the election as the voters’ choice for public trust and signals dedication to the duties of office.
The Wallans defeated the Austriane on the Loonze front near Goolga and Zegora. King George V toured the western t oguier and visited the French les. Russians crossed the Strypa river in Galicia near Semikovice. One year ago today Prelude to the battle of Britain. The Soviet union admitted western Ukraine by plebiscite. Forbach village in the Saar valley shelled by Germans. Spain conferred military merit crosses on six Italian air force generals including Gen Giuseppe Valle.
The New York Daily Mirror reports Doris Duke Cromwell will seek a divorce from James Cromwell after completing campaign plans. The action is said to be delayed until after his New Jersey senate race to avoid harming his campaign.
Mexico City reports denouncement of so called cowardly marriages used to avoid compulsory military service. Government says it has received protests from various sources about men marrying to escape drafts. First detachment of 17,006 men scheduled for enrolment under way on January 1.
A 1940 campaign report shows women surpassing men in fundraising for indigent and handi capped services. Bulletins list division standings. Walter Napier reports 64.9 percent of the $320,441 goal collected across divisions. Special certificates await contributors of $40 or more.
Maj. Gen. Joan F. O'Ryan, veteran commander of the Twenty-seventh Division, warned that Nazi Germany could invade the United States within four months if it seizes England. He called for intensified aid to Britain during a round robin press conference prompted by Lindbergh's New Haven speech. He said a conquered Britain would allow Hitler to move on the Atlantic seaboard.
A sprawling weather roundup lists conditions from multiple locations, noting clear skies in several places such as Fort Worth and Galveston, with scattered cloudiness and rain in others. Temperatures range widely across the country, with occasional mentions of wind, precipitation totals, and mean temperatures for the month in various cities.
The report centers on Turkey halting Bal kans war entry while studying the conflict with Britain. Stef ani cites a 35 mile Italian thrust into northwest Greece and 78 Greek village captures. Inonu says Turkey and Britain study the situation as Greek and Italian forces clash. RAF bombings hit Naples and Tyrrhenian targets.
At San Pedro docks relatives watched the 251st Coast Artillery California National Guard and 177 Army Air Corps personnel board ships for insular bases in Hawaii, Wake, and Midway. About 1000 government workers will aid dock construction at Pearl Harbor and airfields. Bad weather limited Nazi air raids over London as the long bombardment continues.
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