Lincoln Willkie Parallel Stressed in 1940 Election
In a historic 1940 context the piece argues the imminent election mirrors 1860, praising Lincoln and Willkie as symbols of common people rising without party machines. It notes Seward's early candidacy and Lincoln's ultimate nomination, drawing parallels to today and urging public choice for progress and unity.
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Yori Tarderrand
Greeks Drive Back Italian Forces In Macedonia Push
Greek high command in reports from the front say Italian units behind the Greek lines have been cut off as Greek shock troops encircle Koritza and seize key heights. Prisoners and supplies were captured while Greek air and artillery activity subdued Italian columns near Piraeus Patras and Volos. A consulate fire in Sao Paulo destroyed Italian consular files.
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Kuritza
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Bigista
Koritza
Mount Moraya
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Salonika
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Patres
Volos
Epirus
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Emanuele Gravel
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Ivan Palitis
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
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Cold Election Night Forecast For San Antonio
Weather forecast predicts a cold election night with a low around 44 degrees and partly cloudy skies. Northerly winds are expected to scatter clouds, bringing much colder air for San Antonio by Wednesday morning, with a brief shower not expected and frost possible in northwest East Texas.
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Farley Predicts Democratic Win
New York November 5 James Parley said it looks like Democratic victory as he and Mrs Farley voted. He noted Maine and Vermont may go to Willkie, remarking they were only states won by Republicans in the 1936 election.
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James Parley
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Vermont
Willkie
Texas Gulf Coast Storm Warning Issued By Weather Center
New Orleans forecast center cautions the middle Gulf Coast. An advisory orders small craft warnings along the Texas coast. Fresh storms and northerly winds are expected this afternoon or tonight, with warnings posted at 9 a.m. on the coast.
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Wodehouse Held in Prison Camp
London dispatch reports author P. G. Wodehouse and wife Ethel held by German forces after their capture at Le Touquet France. Daily Express notes Wodehouse in a German prison camp with no information on Birns whereabouts.
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Navy Lets Corpus Base Contracts
The navy awarded contracts totaling 22,790,309 for naval facilities improvements in the United States and at bases, naming Brown and Root WS Bellows and Columbia Construction of Corpus Christi Texas for 3,116,925 to build training and recreation facilities at Corpus Christi. Gunther Bray, a German naval officer who escaped an Ontario internment camp, was arrested at Toronto Union Station.
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Navy Today
Continental
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WS. Bellows
Columbia Construction Company
Corpus Christi
Texas
Toronto
Ont
Gunther Bray
Germany
Ontario
State Draft Call Plans About Set
AUSTIN Nov 5 selective service headquarters will prepare calls within 43 hours for the actual number of class A men to be sent to induction stations. Calls would be issued in periods, first from November by November , to initiate induction at Lubbock Dela Jas Houston San Antonio and El Paso. Men will be notified individually. local boards will post lists publicly and copies go to press. Registrants report to local boards at their own expense while federal funds cover transport for selectees between board headquarters and induction stations.
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Texas Vote Heavy Despite Weather
Heavy voting occurred in many Texas sections despite a cold snap and dreary skies. Mentioned areas include Dallas and Galveston with rain and frost forecast in lowlands and the northwest. Forecasters predicted colder temperatures and frost Tuesday night, with rain possible in the Lower Rio Grande valley.
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Early Voting Amid Rain Suppresses Vote Record Hopes
Rainy weather across central states sparked speculation that a nationwide turnout near 60 million would be hard to reach. Wendell Willkie voted straight Republican in New York. Roosevelt planned to vote later at Hyde Park. Early returns showed New Hampshire and New England regions producing notable votes while rain threatened turnout in rural areas and the South.
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Wilkie
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Willkie
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Montgomery County
Ono
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Ohio
Detroit
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New York
South Dakota
Wyoming
George M. Nettner
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Oklahoma
Texas
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Southeastern
Churchill Warns U-Boat Menace, Seeks Greece Support
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons Britain faces a grave U-boat menace greater than air raids. He outlined naval strain from restricted Irish ports, noted three giant liners sunk, and praised US destroyers joining service as part of a broader war position.
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British Sink Two Submarines in Naval Update
London reports the admiralty sinking two German submarines, one said to have sunk the Canadian liner Express of Britain. Eight British ships totaling 16,060 tons were lost to enemy action in the week ending October 27 28, with no inclusion of the 42 348 ton pride of the Canadian merchant fleet.
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Warplane raid hits Bitolj near front. two dead
Belgrade reports three undetermined warplanes bombed Bitolj near the Greek Albanian front today. Two killed and five wounded as bombs struck the railway station and a military building. Cabinet meeting urged on Belgrade situation. Greek and Italian officials deny responsibility.
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Early voting counts show Roosevelt leads nationwide
Across cities from Houston to Missouri precincts, unofficial early returns favor Franklin D. Roosevelt over Wendell L. Willkie. Houston reports 4981 for Roosevelt and 1214 for Willkie at noon, with other towns showing Roosevelt narrow margins in scattered boxes and partial tallies.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Partly cloudy and much colder tonight with fair and colder conditions Wednesday. Northerly winds become moderate to fresh. Airport highs around 76 Tuesday and 66 Wednesday, lows near 44 Wednesday morning, with prior days showing varied temps. East Texas and West Texas regions show similar cold fronts and diminishing winds by midweek, as rain chances hit the lower Rio Grande valley Tuesday night.
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Voters Turn Out In Texas Presidential Election Battle
Despite bad weather many Antonians voted in a heated presidential race. Early crowds formed while polling remained open until 7 pm in Bexar County. Machines were used for first time here as in 1936 Democrats held a large lead. Local committees predicted victory for Griswold and Roosevelt groups. Congressman Kutsky back in San Antonio to vote. The day saw heavy activity with parties coordinating returns and voter transport. Observers warned a morning lull could reduce turnout.
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Paul Kutdsy
Washington, D. C
San Antone
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