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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

2

Dewey as Authoritative Choice in Republican Drift

The article argues Thomas E. Dewey of New York stood as the popular alternative among Younger voters and labor unions, praised as an American who believed in America first. It critiques Roosevelt’s foreign policy, frames the Republican party as the same old foe, and urges independence aligned with Henry and Dewey’s stand for national interests amid 1940 politics.

Publican Party Thomas E. Dewey New York Abor ' Unions America Mr. Roosevelt Roosevelt Downing Street Wall Street Torr Republican Party Dr. Roosevelt Johnson Dewey Patrick Henry

Battle Under Way In China Amid Front Line Skirmishes

Hongkong reports Japanese forces pressing into Kwansi province with heavy fighting near Yamehow and Ghennankwan as air attacks hit advancing Chinese troops. Three strategic areas along the Keangsi Indo China border see Japanese pressure. Chinese from Langson say reinforcements were needed.

Hongkong Kwangsi Province Yamehow Kwangtiing Seacoast Ghennankwan Keangsi Indo- China Langson

Police Respond to Solitary Dancer on Saunders Avenue

Witnesses reported a lone dancer seen in the 2300 block of Saunders Avenue Wednesday night. Neighbors described the performer as continuing a set and cursing an unseen partner as Police Patrolman M. Valdex investigated the scene and tried to intervene.

Valdez Saunders Avenue M. Valdex

Adlertea Clears Bowels Quick Remedy Advised

An advertisement promotes Adlertea from Bommers Drug Stores claiming quick bowel relief and gas pain relief. It urges readers to obtain Adlertea today and notes 10 years of use for constipation spells. The concise claim highlights pleasant taste and easy action. Credibility rests on a single physician-like endorsement fragment.

Adlertea Bommers Drug Stores, Inc

Spain to Promote Ties in Americas Through Council

Madrid reports a new law creating the council of Hispanicism to deepen Spain Latin America links. Foreign Minister Ramon Serrano Suner gains authority to direct the body and regulate organizations aimed at fostering relations with Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines.

Madrid Council of Hispanicism Spain Latin America Ramon Serrano Suner Philippines South America

British raid clocks Berlin suburbs and targets in Ruhr region

British warplanes bombed Berlin suburbs including Spandau and attacked synthetic oil plants at Lenna and Hamburg as well as factories near Dusseldorf and rail yards at Halle and Cologne. Other sorties hit gun emplacements at Cap Gris Nez and a Netherlands airfield. Raids cost two British planes.

London Berlin Air Ministry Lenna Hamburg Dusseldorf Kland Duisburg Halle Pretsch Elbe Cologne Germany Cap Griz Nez Spandau Royal Air Porce Salzbergen Heansteede Netherlands Cuxhaven den Helder Holland

British Arrest Anti War Leader in India Civil Disobedience

Wardha India November 7 Brahmadutt Nirmis who started an anti war hike as passive resistance to British authority in India was arrested today. Nirmal is seen as Gandhi’s third nominee to defy the British in a civil disobedience campaign. Vinoba Bhave sentenced October 1 to three months imprisonment. Jawaharlal Nehru, former president of the All India Congress Nationalist Party, sentenced November 5 to four years rigorous imprisonment. TO GIVE PROGRAM The Randolph Field choir will be featured in an Armistice Day program before the Business Men's Bible class. Chaplain R P Russell of Brooksfield will deliver the sermon.

Wardha India Brahmadutt Nationalist Party Randolph Field Choir R. P. Russell Brooksfield

Weather Summary for Sempera Wednesday Forecast Confusion

Raw weather notes report humid conditions and 84 to 88 percent humidity at various times on November 1. Totals show 1.91 inches of rain this period and 3,2696 inches since January with 42 inches for the month. Tide, moon phase full, and irregular times for high and low tides listed alongside sunrise and sunset timings.

Egat Denvery Can Aransas Page

War Roundup: Axis and Allied Powers Brace For Major Push

News from the front reports Fascist divisions crossing the Kalamas river in Albania and a siege near Boritza becoming critical. Greek and British air forces strike targets in Albania and Epirus while Yugoslavia warns of armed response to incursions. Britain endures a night of heavy Luftwaffe raids from the south coast to Scotland with civilian casualties and trapped students in Southampton.

Thaly Koritza Higuiste Koritxa Korliva Argirocastro Phiorina Belgrade Greece Epirus Bitolj London Southampton

Royalty Tours Bombed Areas In Merseyside Visit

King George and Queen Elizabeth continued their tour of bombed Merseyside by visiting Liverpool and Bootle. The royal couple began the journey yesterday, traveling to the northwest amid ongoing wartime bombardment and industry.

London King George Queen Elizabeth Merseyside Liverpool Bootle King Queen

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