Legacy of Captain MacDonough in American Navy History
A historical account traces Thomas MacDonough and his era’s naval feats from the Revolutionary War through the War of 1812, highlighting Lake Champlain and Lake Erie battles, his rise from midshipman to lieutenant, and pivotal actions aboard the Constitution and Saratoga alongside mentions of his lineage and early service. The piece also reports on a modern local controversy about voting machine rental in a charter election, noting Mayor Maury Maverick's stance against high costs and the county’s bid process.
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Vance) MacDonough
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Ira Kercheville
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County Commissioners Court
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Ed Garvey
Bob Dhr
Axis Ships Cling To Tampico Harbor
Tampico report says German and Italian merchant ships prepared to depart while three United States destroyers patrolled offshore. Tampico editor La Tribuna observed the destroyers near the harbor through field glasses as ships briefly moved and others steamed away after midnight.
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Najera Wallace to Meet in Laredo for Inauguration Preparations
LAREDO November 3 Mexican Ambassador Francisco Castillo Najera planned to meet vice president-elect Henry Wallace here to coordinate travel for Wallace to attend Gen Avila Camacho's inauguration ceremonies in Mexico. Delays due to bad weather shifted their arrival to tonight with plans to depart for Monterrey tomorrow and then Mexico City.
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Francisco — Castillo Najera
Henry Wallace
United States
Mexico
Wallace
Avila Camacho
Najera
Monterrey
Mexico City
Gata~ Cho
Jupgn Almazan
Cordenas Jnalflee
War Costs Britain 36 Million A Day
Glasgow report shows Britain's average daily wartime expenditure rising from 23.2 million dollars in the first year to 36.4 million dollars for the first 97 days of the second year. Chancellor Kingsley Wood called the rise cause for gratification if matched by output and not by price or wage spirals.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Kingsley Wood
Britain
Bil Kingsley
Rescue team trapped by flood washed out bridge near Goose Creek
Six Goose Creek rescuers including City Commissioner Ho D B Hailey set out for Chapel Hill to aid flood victims but were themselves stranded when a bridge washed out behind them. The unit remains unable to return to Goose Creek as floodwaters persist.
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Goose Creek
Ho D B. Hailey
Chapel Hill
Flood Maroons Many in Trees Near Chapel Bill
Aust in Nov 25 report by state police captain Glen Rose describes a flood from the Brazos trapping numerous Negroes in trees near Chapel Bill. Boat rescue efforts were underway as crews battled rising waters and perilous currents.
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Austin
Chapel Bill Early
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Brazos
Glen Rose
RAF Bombship Ireland Invasion Shattered Under Sea Raids
London reports RAF bomb raids on German ports near Hamburg and on the Channel coast disrupt invasion preparations for Britain and Eire. RAF bombers hit Christiansand airfield and Dutch harbors while attacking shipyards and factories at Hamburg Wilhelmshaven and other sites causing fires and explosions.
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Eire
Hamburg
R.A
Bandon Daily Express
R.A. F. Naxquits
Etre
Air Ministry
Christiansand
Holland
Harber
Coulogne
Hareburg
Germany
Altomages
Wilhelmshiven
Hans’burg
Wilelmsburg
Boulogne
Te Denhelder
Talian Base Threatened by Greeks in Albania
Greek forces threaten the Italian base at Argirocastro in southern Albania as Greek advances push toward the Adriatic coast. Dispatches describe Italian retreats from Mount Ostragitza and Pogradetz while more Italian troops move to bolster lines amid a broader counter-drive.
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London
Athens
Britten News Agency
Athers
Greece
Argirojesstr
Southrroy Albania
Arghacuetra
Albanie
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Lalanis
Argirocastro
Mount
Ostragitza
Pogradetz
Amarillo storm leaves many down and water risks
Amariilo faced a severe storm with water mains lacking enough supply, causing downed poles and trees. Amusement as communications faltered. 1200 poles down reported. Byron Braniff planes assisted. reports of eight inches of rain in Southwest Texas and flooding threats along the Brazos and Colorado basins.
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Rte
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Gtniy
Teper Crows
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Lubbock
Dallas
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Poliny
Sash
West Virginia
Greek and British Forces Prepare for New Front in Crete War
Dispatches say Greek and British troops massed on Crete and in Albania Yugoslav border areas await a renewed push as Greek high command reports air strikes against retreating forces. The British expeditionary force is described as operating with RAF units in Greece.
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Mediterranean
R.A. F
Greece
Crete
Dodecaness Islands
Texas Weather Blows Hot Cold Amid Cold Snap
Texas weather swung from heat to near freezing with a sharp cold front dipping temperatures to near three degrees at Brownsville and affecting the state from the Gulf to inland areas. Forecasters warned of sharp changes and disrupted plans as residents bundled up against the unusual fluctuation.
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Dallas
Nav
Texas
Fee Bound
Amiilo
Brownsville
Rain Relents After Texas Deluge Ends for Jarboe
In San Antonio and across Texas, relief is forecast as Metrologist J Henry Jarboe predicts the end of an eight day rain spell. Cooler air follows the rain and Monday through Tuesday are expected to bring drier conditions with highs in the mid 60s. Reports note Cuero floods three days of downpours have caused flooded streets and bowing waterways with Guadalupe and Lavaca rivers rising well above normal levels.
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Texas
J. Henry Jarboe
San Mateos
WaTietaville
Lavaca
Guadalupe
Gonzales
Howry Myteifall
Weather summary and rainfall notes for Texas regions
Weather bulletin reports rising lake levels near Buchanin and along the Colorado River north and south of Austin. San Antonio and nearby towns show cloudy, cooler conditions with gusty winds. Brownwood and Columbus areas record rainfall totals approaching three inches and temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s. The U S Weather Bureau notes unsettled conditions with Monday night cooling coastal winds shifting to northwest by Tuesday across East Texas, West Texas and along the coast.
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Colorado River
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Parity Greyhound
Houston
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Columbus
Brownwood
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West Texas
Public Service Bio Kills Man on Brooklyn Avenue
George Anderson, a 3B, was killed instantly by a Public Serco company on Monday morning near the 700 block of Brooklyn Avenue. Identified by papers in his belongings, police could not determine his address. Bus driver A B Yeargan of 110 Yale Avenue was named in reports.
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George Anderson
Serco
Brooklyn Avenue
Anderson
Robert B. Greet Jehutatasa
Pengeane Mae
Polise
A.B. Yeargan
Yale Avenue
British Steamer Attacked by Sub Off Tresland Coast
Navy dispatch reports a British steamer Temple attacked by a submarine off the northern coast of Tresland with thirteen aboard and one life raft remaining. A Swedish steamer Ante said torpedoed, afloat but breaking up, about 200 miles off Worlhsweet coast of Ireland. Service restored. Private calls with Portugal resume after military permits.
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New York
Navy
Mackay
Temple
Tresland
Ante
Anton
Worlhsweet
Ireland
Palestine Braces as Rainfall Sets Record Across City
Palestine reports a 143.5 inches three day rain record with ongoing downpour. Private lakes formed, highways and rail lines washed out, Trinity River near Lang Lake surpassed flood stage. Some cattle lost though official counts pending. TANEN-POWELL BETTER.
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Lang Lake
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