Whittier reform school scandal and Cox appointment fallout
California’s Whittier State School for Boys faced brutal abuses and political meddling. William B. Cox was installed as superintendent to reform the institution amid charges of corruption and mismanagement by public officials and state directors. News reports and two investigative committees spurred demands for accountability and reform, highlighting long neglected conditions and political interference.
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William B. Cox
Fathoy Flanagen
Nebraska
Whittier School
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Dr. Cox
Aaron J. Rosanoff
Hagan
Rosanoff
Tosanoff
U.S
Roosevelt Hull push to pass armed ship bill amid revolt
In a tense session as Congress nears a crucial vote, President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull lobby to win support for amendments to permit merchant ships in combat zones. Southern lawmakers face pressure while New England opposition grows. Mississippi and Texas delegates show mixed stance amid rising Democratic revolt.
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Naval Affairs Inspection Committee
Mississippi
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Tiwan
Stakes
Brigadier General Wood Assigned to Fifth Armored Division
Brig. Gen. John G. Wood, 53, who had served at the First Armored Corps headquarters at Fort Knox Kentucky, was assigned today to the newly formed Fifth Armored Division at Fort Knox.
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Washington
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Fort Nox
Fifth Armored Division
Fort Knox
Weather forecast signals early spring arrival
An weatherman predicts spring will arrive by Friday as warmer temps replace the recent chill. The forecast calls for Thursday high around 68 degrees, Friday near 74, with a low around 42. Northeast winds are expected to moderate.
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Jatbce
Superior of Order Dies at 74 after 60 Years of Service
The Rev. Mower Sonaventure, superior general of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, died Tuesday at Santa Rosa hospital. A 74 year old native of Nand, she served 60 years in the order and chaired the Beneta council for 89 years. A Requiem high mass is set for funeral Saturday at 4 a.m. at the Incarnate Word chapel in San Antonio, where the order’s headquarters are located on Broadwey.
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United States
Mexico
Santa Rosa Hospital
Nand
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BeNeta Rounel
San Antonio
Broadwey
Leningrad siege grim toll in four month battle
From EUIXSHEV Russia Nov 1 Lieut Gto A hazing and a Russian commander report the Lenin grad sector shows estimated losses in the siege of Leningrad reaching 260000 dead and wounded. The Red Army paper cites 361 German officers 1484 aircraft 672 tanks 753 field guns 1568 machine guns and other equipment lost.
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Russia
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Red Army
Reg Sta. Kohzin
Leninbrad
Italy Boasts Sea Power Despite British Underestimation
Rome authorities asserted Italy possesses more warships than Britain estimates, challenging London's broadcast figures. They did not disclose updated totals but disputed the view that Italy’s fleet is smaller, noting the listed strengths include battleships, cruisers, destroyers, torpedo boats, and submarines.
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Italy
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity weather summary
Forecast shows fair and slightly warmer conditions Thursday night with rising clouds Friday. Southeast winds moderate. highs near 68 Thursday, low around 42 Friday. West Texas area mostly cloudy with intermittent rain and showers. Pecos region partly cloudy and warmer. East Texas to expect fair and warmer with decreasing clouds and possible showers Friday afternoon or night.
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Jury Indicts Three Watch Firms in Antitrust Case
Three of America’s largest watch makers Hamilton Wal tham and Elgin faced federal antitrust charges in a joint indictment. The firms, with combined annual sales of about 26 million dollars, were named along with numerous distributors and individuals in the case. Separate crime notes reported theft of a dental bridgework valued at 50 dollars, with details from Vivian Cacantudin of 309 Madison Street.
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Oversea Duty Rumor Denied by War Chief Marshall
Washington November 13 1941 chief of staff George C Marshall issued a formal statement denying reports that the army is preparing troops for a possible expedition to Africa or other overseas service The statement explained that selective service trainees national guardsmen are being encouraged for regular third year terms and overseas service to bolster garrisons in outlying possessions new Atlantic bases and to relieve marines in Iceland and Britain It also noted a division of volunteers for parity with the marine division and training in a provisional corps Atlantic City New Jersey November 13 67 year old Charles L Bossert longtime head of Atlantic Citys We guards died today
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George O.marshall
Africa
Marshall
War Department
Marine
Japs Prepare For Hostilities In Pacific Crisis
Reported Japanese moves to ready for hostile action if U S Japan talks break down. Senator Murray of the foreign relations committee warned war may come while Kurusu Avis said the envoy’s mission was to keep peace, Japan seeks co prosperity sphere. Tokyo drafts emergency measures including tax boosts and revival of Imperial Rule Assistance to bolster defenses.
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Tokyo
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British inquiry on Libya invasion front debated in Parliament
In a London debate Laborite Emanuel Shinwell pressed why Britain delayed a major offensive, suggesting a second front is needed to aid Russia and questioning Libya’s role and equipment limits. He repurposed claims by Prime Minister Churchill on RAF parity amid World War II tensions.
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Doctor Shot Near Death At San Antonio Hospital
Dr. Bradford, residing at 1109 West Gramercy Place, was shot three times in the chest near the Medical and Surgical hospital in San Antonio. He was rushed by ambulance Thursday. his son was believed to be with him. Attendants gave hope for recovery as he lay in critical condition.
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San Antonio
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West Gramercy Place
Medical and Surgical
Natalia
Inmates Seek Second Chance for Youth in Jail
A county jail petition signed by 38 inmates requests suspension of a two year state penitentiary sentence for a 21 year old Oklahoma youth for auto theft. Judge W W McCrory noted lack of full responsibility due to his mental state, ordering sentence suspended and custody reconsidered. The signers include James T Alford, awaiting death, who argue the youth is a child in mind and merits saving before it is too late.
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Ataty Penitentiary
Dudge W. W. McCrory
Criminal District Court
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R. L. Amnon
McCrory
Crenye Eendeh Sandtadt
Bens Ta Eters
American War Expert On Scene
Washington reports the United States and Britain are aiding China to defend the Burma road as vital to American defense. Brig. Gen. McGruder in Kunming advises Chinese commanders while Capt. Wilson coordinates movement of hundreds of U S made trucks and U S war supplies toward Ohbin. American fighter planes will be stationed along the route.
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Washington
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Burma
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Britain
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Chis
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Yunnan Province
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James Wilson
Eerie
Chungking
U. S
Ohbin
Japs Mass Troops Off Indo China
A Chinese army spokesman cited intelligence reports of large Japanese troop movements at sea near Indo China. He said 120 to 140 warships were massed at Hathow near Hainan across the gulf of Tonkin, and a second report listed over 400 ships at Rolhow as troop transports. Other warships were seen off the Kwangtung coast, guarding large scale movements by sea.
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