Nazi Raiders Destroy IG Convoy Amid Atlantic Assaults
The high command reported British naval forces near Plaudentvosst were driven off by artillery. Aerial actions damaged a 10,000-ton cruiser and a large merchant ship, with another 5,000-ton freighter set afire and a second sunk after a heavy explosion. A British merchantman was sunk off the Norfolk coast, and another 600-ton ship was damaged by bombs. Western Germany raids damaged Rhine towns, killing and wounding residents, while Britain suffered 11 total plane losses. London, Coventry, and the Midlands also faced attacks with explosions and fires reported at Tibury docks and a motor factory.
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Avaca
Norfolk
High Command
Germany
Rhine
Britain
Burrege Ballcon
Nigh Command
London
England
Midlands
Commounique
Tibury
Coventry
Draft Rules For Taking Trip Under Selective Service Act
Bexar county draft chief announces special forms required for registrants planning to go abroad to Mexico or other foreign countries. Forms available at the draft boards on the courthouse fourth floor. registrants abroad should call the local board before leaving. Total county registrants through Monday: 40 363. Board tallies list numbers for 11 local boards, with varying counts. Registration continued Friday for eligible men. Two Mexican ranch hands had not heard of the draft until this week and registered this Thursday.
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Bexar County
Selective Service Act
Mexico
Leon Walthall
Priday
Roca
Bett
Allice
Walthall
Former King Carol of Romania Prays in Seville
Former Romanian king Carol II, returning from Madrid to await Spain’s response to his plea for freedom, prayed at Seville Cathedral. Accompanying him were Ernest Urdareanu and Mme Mudga Lupescu, under virtual arrest, while Carol appealed to Spanish Foreign Minister Ramon de Somer Suner for permission to depart Spain.
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Seville
Spain
Carol of
Rusaiile
Madrid
Carol
Alschaimberlain
Ernest Urdareanu
Mme
Mudga Lupescu
Lupescu
Urdareanu
Sparish
Ramon Srrrang Suner
Kotzebue Funeral Services Held for Shirley Kotzebue
Funeral services were planned for 4 p m Friday at Riche Funeral Home for Shirley Ann Kotzebue six days old. She was the infant daughter of Willis Kotzebue of 10th Rigsby Avenue. The Rev A L Wolff was to officiate. Survivors include the parents sister Barbara Jo Kotzebue and grandparents Mr and Mrs Curt Ritchie and Mr and Mrs William Kotzebue.
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Puneral
Riche Puneral
Shirley Ann Kotzebue
Willis Kotzebue
Rigsby Avenue
A. L. Wolff
Barbara Jo Notzebue
Min
Curt Ritchie
William. Kotzebue
Plane Plant Strike Vote Rocks Vultee Aircraft Plant
Wyndham Mortimer, international organizer for the U S United Automobile Workers, announced in Angeles that over 3500 members voted overwhelmingly for a strike at Vultee Aircraft, Inc. The dispute centers on raising the minimum wage from zero to seven cents per hour. A union meeting next Sunday will set the walkout date. the plant employs about 5300 workers and holds U S and foreign military and commercial contracts.
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Angeles
Wyndham Mortimer
U. S
United Automobille Workers’ Union
Vultee Aircraft, Inc
Mortimer
U.S
Role Brings Memories of Laura Hope Crews in Belasco Plays
The article recalls Laura Hope Crews who played Mrs Lestie Garter’s mother and who knew David Belasco well. It notes her work in several Belasco productions and mentions an advertisement and KTLA announcement referencing an ad writer.
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Laura Hope Crews
Mrs. Lestie Garter
Davidt Belasco
Bady With
Belasco
Civil Service Bill Aims for Police and Fire Departments
A proposed bill by Senator J Franklin Spears would create a civil service system for police and fire departments in cities with 16000 or more population. It establishes commissions appointed by the governor, sets qualifications, examinations, and tenure, and allows appeals to district court. The act would apply immediately to future appointees and include emergency provisions and penalties for violations.
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State Senate
J. Franklin Spears
Spears
United States
Ohe
Sea anders peril Britain in Atlantic naval raid
London Nov. reports say a German sea raider, possibly a pocket battleship, threatens Britain as naval experts warn U boats now pose the top risk. Submarines have surpassed bombers in menace, with undersea campaign expected to grow this winter.
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London
Atlantic
Britain
Peach Inspection Bureau Planned for Virginia Move
A federal bureau for peach inspection will be established in the Federal Building with A. E. Cavanaugh in charge. Opening around December 1, staff of 20, directing 200 field inspectors plus 600 WPA workers, under the Entomology and Plant Quarantine division of the Department of Agriculture. Headquarters moved from Little Rock, Arkansas to Virginia.
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Federal
A. E. Cavanaugh
WPA
Division of
Entomology and
Department of Agrieullnce
Leung
Nore
fAttie Rock
Atk
Jaycee to Fete School Officials
Officials from city, county and state school systems will be honored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a National Education Week observance. The event begins at 6 15 p m Tuesday in Rose Cafeteria with Howard Doolittle lecturing on The History of Education Week.
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Istate
Gutars
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rose
Howard Doolittle
Herbert May
Minion Chamber Education Formltee
London East End In Shelter Life
London’s bomb haunted East End endures raids as residents adjust to shelter life. Women and children emerge with bedding and teapots while men disinfect bunks. A shelter committee maintains quiet, early tea, and the group hopes Berlin suffers comparable damage in return.
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London East End
Shelter Life
Drew
London
East End
Geren
Berlin
Japan Seizes Two More Courts in Shanghai Concession
A Japanese spokesman says Shanghai's French concession handed over control of two Chinese courts to the Japanese sponsored government. The action follows a French Nanking agreement and aims to extend influence in foreign zones of the city. Negotiations may extend to other courts, though none are underway.
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Bhanghat
Shanghai
Japan
Weatherly Ends 24 Years at Fort Sam Houston in Quartermaster Office
Lieut Cal Weatherly of the Quartermaster Reserve concludes a 24 year career in the Eighth Corps area quartermaster office at Fort Sam Houston. He departs for San Antonio to take up active duty as executive officer at Camp Bowie. C E Briggs to succeed Weatherly as chief clerk in the transportation division. EK White transferred to Camp Bowie as Post quartermaster.
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Eighth Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Cal
Weatherly
Quartermaster Reserve
Antonio Sunddy
Brownwood
Camp Bowie
Roylm Avenue
Brea
Clere
Quartersmaster Reserve
C. E. Briggs
EK White
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Bills
British coup rumor sparks Irish crisis amid war talk
Rome dispatch reports a Rams radio broadcast claiming Britain plans a coup against Eire. The message cites Churchill's November 4 Commons remarks on Irelands ports and notes de Valera’s Parliament speech about Britain gaining access to naval bases, framing the move as tied to the submarine threat after the U.S. election.
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Rome
Rams
Eire
Ireland
Churchill
Commons
Police Raid Bar Three Men Arrested after Patrol Raid
Police raided a bar on a Patios district near Cdrieho and Matamoras streets. Eight officers needed to subdue one arrestee. Hugh Wright booked for drunkenness and resisting arrest. Grande Cook, Berge Mill and Jack Curtis of Fort Worth were booked for disturbing the peace. Also notes on paving award: Washington November 3. War Department announced the contract award to Holland Page of Austin for paving at San Angelo for 47,660 dollars.
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Cdrieho
Matamoras Street
Hugh Wright
Grande Cook
Washington
War Department
Holland Page
Austin
San Angelo
Avila Camacho to Attend Memorial in Teziutlan
President elect Manuel Avila Camacho attends memorial ceremonies in Teziutlan for his mother who has died. Governor Maximino Avila Camacho and Rafael Avila Camacho, mayor of Puebla city, also appear. The event follows reports of tension in Puebla state and local public works disputes.
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Teziutlan
Mexico
Manuel Avila
Camacho
Avila
Puebla
Rafael Avila Camacho
Apd
Yamebuwas
Amd
Chinese Claim Capture of Heights Near Yamchow
Nov 8 1913 Chinese forces claimed to have occupied several heights over Yamchow near the Kwantung seacoast and said recapture of estates was imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
New Lawrence of Arabia Is Girl, Say Turkish Papers
Reports from Ankara say a beautiful young English girl journalist, identity kept secret, is leading a British diplomatic push in Arabia. The woman, likened to Lawrence of Arabia, works solo to rally Arab states against axis powers and support Syria as French mandates end.
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Ankara
Turkey
Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
Syria
Lawrence
Near East
Britain
Gunner Reports Plane Downed by Bren Light Gun near Colchester
British authorities report an arm corporal using a Bren light machine gun shot down a German Dornier near Abberton Colchester. The plane’s six man crew were reportedly killed. The item appears in a distorted wartime wire service fragment with promotional junk text included.
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London
Abberton
Colchester
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Ehatce
Tate Mery
Iddleton
Heatherly
L. C. Weatherby
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Bowie
Malden
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Eaying
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