Roosevelt and Willkie in the 1940 campaign analysis
The piece compares Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie, praising Roosevelt for foreign policy outreach and criticizing Willkie for endorsing Roosevelt’s positions. It argues the Republican path should have differed from Roosevelt rather than echoed him, citing California Senator Johnson as a contrasting nominee and noting elective outcomes in California primaries.
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Roosevelt Celebrates Victory From White House Balcony
President Roosevelt greeted thousands at the station plaza in Washington after winning re election. He thanked old friends and spoke of preferring farm life to cities while celebrating the record vote totals. Large crowds lined the route as Roosevelts car moved through Pennsylvania Avenue. Electoral votes stood at 464 for Roosevelt and 63 for Willkie with 39 states carried. Michigan offered a potential shift as late returns narrowed the Democratic edge. Continued on page 7.
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Misty Jarboe Forecasts Menu Weather In San Antonio
A chaotic weather brief from Misty Jarboe notes a misty rainy setup and above sixty degree temperatures expected in San Antonio. The forecast emphasizes unsettled conditions with wind and periods of drizzle across the day.
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Saturday Journal
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Nation to observe Thanksgiving on November 21
Two thirds of the nation will observe Thanksgiving Day on November 21 as designated by President Roosevelt. Governors in 16 states plan to keep the traditional date November 28, the fourth Thursday of the month, including Arkansas Florida Connecticut Kansas Iowa Nevada Massachusetts Oklahoma North Carolina New Hampshire South Dakota Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont and Maine.
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Generosity of American Men Praised by Paris Designer
Los Angeles report from November 7 notes Elsa Schiaparelli, Paris fashion figure, commending American men for their generosity toward women. She said American men have a worldwide reputation for spending on their partners, praising them in remarks to the Los Angeles Junior League.
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Commander Voices Disquiet Over Admiralty Leadership
Commander Robert Tatton Bower, World War veteran and MP, told the House of Commons there is definite disquiet about the board of the Admiralty and its conduct of Britain's naval affairs. He asserted Sir Dudley Pound is what the man he was.
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Roosevelt to Speak Armistice Day Address From Arlington
Washington Nov 1 The White House announced President Roosevelt will deliver an Armistice Day broadcast from Arlington National Cemetery at 10 a m CST Monday The talk will be under American Legion auspices and carried to sailors and veterans nationwide
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Maverick to Talk on City Troubles on KTSA
Mayor Maury Maverick will discuss City Troubles on KTSA at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The talk will cover San Antonio traffic, recreation, and health department issues.
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Germany Selling Out U S Holdings
Washington report says Germany quietly liquidates its U S investments totaling over 110 million dollars and ships funds home through diplomatic channels. Speculation grows that the United States may freeze German assets, though no official action is announced. If done, Reich holdings could be released by executive order, impacting Axis-linked interests.
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Resignation of Ickes Tendered
Secretary Ickes submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt today offering to leave his Interior Department post when and if the White House chooses to make a cabinet change. He said he rejoiced in Roosevelt’s reelection and acted only to give the president a free hand should he desire to reshuffle the cabinet.
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Enlistment figures vary by Be xar county draft boards
A Be xar county draft call from November 9 to 26 affects 1 county men with volunteer enlistments likely meeting the quota. Board by board tallies show 11 from No 1, 9 from No 2, 7 from No 3, 4 from No 4, 6 from No 5, 6 from No 6, 5 from No 7, 7 from No 8, 5 from No 9, 6 from No 10, 4 from No 11, and other boards. Questionnaires will go to registrants. volunteers expected to cover需求.
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Debt Limit Boost to 60 Billion Aims at 1942 Needs
Secretary Morgenthau said the treasury would seek tax increases to cover rising costs and asked for a debt limit boost to about 60 billion to 65 billion dollars to cover needs through the 1942 fiscal year. He urged lifting restrictions on defense borrowing and warned of a difficult position without broader tax changes.
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Roosevelt Leads in Texas as Returns Grow
Dallas November 1 INS Roosevelt extended his Texas lead over Willkie to 563 006 with 713 223 votes for Roosevelt and 168 417 for Willkie. Only one other issue was tabulated, the Red River county tax constitutional amendment, running close with 120 393 for and 115 665 against. Returns from 282 of 254 counties were counted.
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Woman Given 10 Years in Spy Plot
London report says Anne Wolkoff, 47, daughter of a former Hus sian naval attaché, was convicted of violating Britain's official secrets act in a spy plot with Tyler Kent. Wolkoff received 10 years. Kent, previously convicted, was sentenced to seven years.
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Health officers and nursing leaders visit Austin institute
Dr. W. A. King city health officer and Mrs Katherine Baker head of the children’s nursing division traveled to Austin on Thursday for a health officers and nursing directors institute meeting.
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Germans Told to Leave Greece by Greek Advisers
Belgrade dispatch notes Greek authorities urged all Germans in Greece to depart at once as diplomatic circles interpreted the move as signaling possible German pressure. Sixty one members of the German commercial service in Greece arrived in Belgrade after leaving Athens with the Italian legation staff. Train service between Greece and Germany has been halted with the Italy jet Greek line in the region.
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First Call Quotas Listed by Boards in Texas
Texas selective service officers issued 351 local draft board quotas for 1873 men to cover November 19 to 26. The list names boards by county and town with each board’s quota, including Aransas Rockport 11 and Cameron San Benito 23, among others.
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Envoy Reception to Be Passed Up
MrsPrenklin D Roosevelt announced that the traditional diplomatic reception will not be held at the White House this year due to war conditions in Europe and potential embarrassment for diplomats. She also said the Roosevelts will not visit Warm Springs for Thanksgiving as in past years because it is too far away.
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Publisher Hikes Pay of Employes
New York November 7 11 Walter J Black announcing after the presidential election that he will give a ten percent salary increase to his 50 employees. He criticized business leaders for comments about Franklin Roosevelt and said his firm would reward workers under the new administration.
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Vote Summary by the Negociated Bryn Presidential
At 5 a m Central Standard Time Roosevelt led in 39 states with 468 electoral votes Willkie in 9 with 63 Popular vote counts show 119168 of 127245 precincts reporting Roosevelt 25956562 Willkie 21591032 Senate results 22 Democrats 12 Republicans 1 Progressive House 263 Democrats 162 Republicans and small third party seats Governors 17 Democrats 15 Republicans with GOP gains and removals noted
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Weather Forecast for San Anlenno and Vicinity
Considerable cloudiness with little temperature change tonight and Friday. Northeast winds light to moderate. Airport temperatures today near 64 high, 54 low Friday morning, 70 Friday afternoon. yesterday 65, low this morning around 7 a.m. City readings varied with yesterday near 60 and 68 in the morning.
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