Selfish Peace Speech Sparks War Debate in 1840
In a Saturday symposium, Wheeler McMillan urges the nation to stay home and protect American institutions. He argues that avoiding involvement in world wars is essential for freedom and national salvation. Letters from readers discuss disarmament and the American path to lasting peace through government and law.
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Romania Joins Axis Pact In Southeast Europe Move
Premier Anonescu signs Romania into the three powers pact alongside Germany Italy and Japan. Ribbentrop and Japanese envoy Saburou preside as officials state the move aims to reorganize Europe and the world.
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Fumes menace on East Side as gas fears rise
Deputy Fire Chief M L Butler warns of deadly fumes from suspected gasoline leaks in sewers near Fort and Houston. Youth Richard Blamey, 11, revived by inhalation squad, lapsed Friday night but recovered at Fork Sam Houston He Hon hospital. Fire teams probe Carson, Pravk, Sandemeyery and Van Ness streets amid risk of explosion as 15 000 gallon Dixie Oil tanks examined and manhole covers removed to ease pressure.
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Three ships torpedoed in North Atlantic convoy hit reports
Radio messages via Mackay Studio said three British and Swedish ships were torpedoed about 400 miles off the coast, with the Blaresk of 3100 tons, the Tymeric of 228 tons, and the 5135-ton Swedish Anten. The Anten rescued Tymeric survivors, while Tymeric likely sank. convoy near latitude 56.57 N, longitude 36.17 W. Anten, built 1920, Gothenburg home port, traded England Australia. Blatresk from Glasgow, 1925 ship, traded England Canada. Tymeric recently traded England South America, built 1919 at Newcastle.
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RAF Bombs Italy Port and New Actions Report
RAF pilots bombed Bari on the Adriatic coast, causing fires and property damage while Italian defenses retreated from Korilan. Allied air forces targeted enemy positions across Africa and the Koriles area as Italian raids hit Roseives airport and bases near Gallibat and Port Sudan.
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AFL CIO Peace Terms Seen After Murray President Shift
New Orleans reports a high AFL CIO official stating that Philip Murray as new CIO president could accept peace terms favored by the AFL with no difficulty if he has freedom to act. George Meany and others doubt any peace under Murray, noting his lack of full discretion. A separate incident notes J H Price reporting a shot fired through a wine window at his Alhambra Street home, with no suspect identified.
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Britain reports wide raids on Midlands and southern ports
Berlin reports renewed Allied air raids across midlands including Birmingham Coventry and parts of Southampton and Bristol after German attacks on London and the Channel coast. Two freighters were damaged in convoy strikes while civilian casualties rose.
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Freeze Forecast in Southern California Sparks Protective Measures
SAN BERNARDINO Calif Nov 23 The season s first end wave brought the possibility of firing all healem to protect Southern California amid tied citrus crepe but growers said they were prepared and anticipated no damage. Minimum forecasts ranged as low as 28 degrees.
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Retired Admiral Named U S Envoy
HYDE PARK N Y Nov 23 Admiral William D Leahy retired governor of Puerto Rico and former chief of naval operations was named ambassador to France to replace William C Bullitt. President Roosevelt indicated nomination pending Senate submission and resignation timing. Bullitt’s successor unclear and no other details released.
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Greeks Press Italian Greek Victory Across Front
Athens dispatch reports Greeks routing six Italian divisions and advancing from Koritza toward Pogradetz and Durazzo. Prisoners numbered in the hundreds as Italian stores and aircraft were seized or shot down by Greek and British air power, with renewed push across the Albanian frontier and into Epirus.
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Teeland to U S Plan of Briton
London dispatch reports Tahorite Tosti Wergwood will urge War Secretary Anthony fader in the House of Commons to estimate defense costs for Teeland Wy and consider sharing or handing over occupation to the United States to cut expenditure and free troops. Mention notes Iceland landing last May as a safeguard against Germany and Denmark involvement. New Braunfels barn fire investigated at L Kuechler property in the Kuebler addition Germany.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather wisdom cloudy with rain and colder nights. Sunday shows cloudy to partly cloudy skies with rain on the east and south, cooler conditions. North winds moderate to fresh, airport highs around 76 today low 60 Sunday, coastal winds noted, west Texas region partly cloudy and colder at times.
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Two Brooks Officers Attacked at Night Spot
Two army officers from Brooks field are in serious condition at Fort Sam Houston Station hospital after a disturbance at the Nite Spot on West Houston Street. Captain Thomas Lynch Scott, 38, and Major Baxter, 25, suffered severe throat and facial injuries, with blood found throughout the club. Lester Pipkin, 459 Soledad, aided the officers and claimed he saw nothing but ran to help. Police report eight club employees and two customers were arrested as witnesses. the Nile Spot was closed during the probe.
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Weather Forecast For Weekend Delivers Mixed Skies
The weather bureau reports cooler, drizzly conditions with no notable rain for the weekend. J Henry Jarboe notes only mild improvements as the period trends toward colder, with moderate to fresh northerly winds on Saturday and Sunday. High Saturday at 76 with a low around 50 expected Sunday morning.
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Woman Foils Car Stripters In Brushy Pasture Ambush
Mrs Teresa Sebi surprised two men stripping a stolen auto on Leon Creek near Al Frio City road. Deputies found the car partially stripped. the gunmen had fled. The scene was reported by Mrs Schub who rode to summon help after the shootout. The car linked to G L Thomas of Thames, Conn. Bird sentenced to death earlier in Connecticut, later pardoned after boy Gaville’s hospital visit.
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British Navy Pounds Italian Outpost Near Maktila Egypt
Alexandria reports British naval gunners pounded the Italian desert outpost Maktila in the Egyptian drive. Royal Air Force bombers struck Graziani bases along the Tibyan coast. The concerted attack targeted the main Italian position at Sidi Barani, about 15 miles east.
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Star's Mother Dies in New York Apartment
Mrs Maude Humphrey Bogart aged 75 mother of actor Humphrey Bogart died last night in her New York apartment. She was a noted artist in her own right and resided in Nollywood.
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Axis Raiders Downed By RAF and Luftwaffe Attacks
London reports a RAF Spitfires squadron downed seven Italian fighters and one German fighter over the Strait of Dover in daylight. The raid came after a heavy overnight assault on two West Midlands cities, with extensive damage to churches hospitals and dwellings. Casualties were heavy as fires were fought and survivors aided.
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