Constitution Beats Java and Guerriere in Historic Naval Fight
In a dramatic battle off San Salvador the United States ship Constitution defeated and captured the Java and Guerriere. Captain Bainbridge was wounded while Lieutenant Henry Chads, later admiral, led the Java to surrender after damage left the ship wrecked. The victory sparked national pride, Congressional thanks, and renewed naval support.
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Lambert
Constitution
Java
Henry Chads
Ron
Alin Yan
San Salvador
Lembert
Bainbridge
Chadsiby
Tater
Almende
Boston
Congress of the
United States
America
Congress
Wake Up Your Own Laxative Fluid Advertising Slander
A garbled adstyle passage promotes laxatives and digestive remedies. The text urges readers to try Carter's De Livce Pits and Vue Live Puls, claiming dramatic bowel relief and improved flow. It mimics old time druggist hype with unclear dosage and prices, emphasizing sensational health claims.
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Tao
Carter
200 Pianos Given To Army
New York dispatch reports two hundred planes were en route to aid the U S army donated by a Cotton Exporter through the Jewish War Veterans. The gift aims for the benefit and pleasure of the army without restriction on use.
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New York
Samuel C.1 Prarpart Tm
Lamport
U.S
Italy RUSHES TROOPS TO ALBANI AS GREEK DEFENSE HOLDS
Athens reports Italy sends reinforcements to Albania under Gen Ubaldo Soddu as Italian gains slow in the southern Albanian sector. British raiders claim raids on Vidhon harbor near the Adriatic opposite Otranto with RAF damage on docks and airport. Italian communique denies heavy damage at Valona. Greek government says fresh Italian troops yield ground while denying reports of a Greek landing opposite Corfu.
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Athens
Pi—Reili
Sores
Dis
Italy
Ubaldo Soddu
Albania
Vidons
Otranto
R. A. FP
Mita
Valona
Itaten
Concard
Corfu
Yalona
Vailows
Hitler
Germany
London
Arthir B. Purvis
British Purchasing Commission
United States
Steamer Toll Is 22 Dead 181 Hurt
Jerusalem reports show the refugee steamer Patria capsized in Kalfe harbor Monday. Casualties revised to at least 22 dead, 21 missing, 180 injured. Two dead were trapped below decks by the explosion. The ship carried 1771 Jewish refugees from Central, Eastern Europe bound for a British colony.
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Jerusalem
Kalfe Harbor
Persings
Middle
Europe
Siamese Troops Rebuffed at Indo-Chinese Border
French sources report Thai soldiers attempted to cross the Indo-Chinese border near Hanos on Sunday but retreated after an exchange of fire with border patrols from Indo-China.
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Indo-China
Amna
Thailand
Indo-Chins
Britain Greece Thrive in War Roundup Across Axis Fronts
The Associated Press reports sharper blows against Rome and Berlin. British raids hit targets at Turin and Albania as Greek forces retreat, while Italian and German positions face pressure. Romania's Iron Guard punishes dissent, and British aviation damages targets in Britain amid intensified Allied aid forecasts.
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Associated Presse
Great
War 25 Years Ago Today November 27 1915
On the Western front German forces attacked in Artois but were repulsed by trenches. German planes bombed Verdun. The Germans gained ground along the Carpathian front. One year ago Moscow offered to negotiate troop withdrawals from the border. Berlin backed Soviet demands on Finland.
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Een D Geen Aoe
Nerce
Artois
Germany
Verdon
Moscow
Jing
Adrawal
Berlin
Finland
Ace Says Being Grounded Ires Britain's Flying King
INEZ ROBB reports on King George VI, denied flying privileges in WWII, and his reaction shared by Canadian Air Marshal William Bishop. Bishop, on a US visit, quotes the monarch describing restrictions, his aerial assets, and wartime duties, including air raid experiences at Buckingham Palace and Windsor.
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ACE
Britain
Inez Robbin
S. Sints
International News Service
New York
INSI
England
R.A. PF. Ln
Andib Irks Hun
George VI
William A. Bishop
Bishop
America
George V
Marshal
Buckinghan Palace
Salt Bishop
Torough
London
Buckingham
Inner Court
Windsor
Mmore
Empire
Canada
Churchill
Downing Street
Guardmen Hear Military Honor In Farewell Address
More than 200 guardsmen attended a farewell event at the municipal auditorium Tuesday night with Cpl. Paprick Hurley—former secretary of war—urging resistance to dictators. Mayor Maverick, County Judge Anderson, and the Bexar County American Legion praised the service and democracy, as guardsmen and officers reflected on duty and national defense.
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Tate
Moses Smith
Firtag
Randem
Red Wall
Gunner Smith
Cpl
Paprick Hurley
Wari
Malky ‘Maverick
Charles W. Anderson
Bexar County American Legion
Muunicipal
Uberty
United States
Jed B Dance
Col
W. B. Tuttle
Maude V. Birkhead
Peter J. Schneissr
Ephraim
Rain Delays Arrival of Thirty-Sixth Texas National Guard
Heavy rains in Central Texas push back the arrival dates of the Thirty-Sixth Division Texas National Guard to Camp Bowie. Main body now expected December 17 and 18, instead of December 4 and 5, with advance detachments arriving earlier. Rams delay building construction at the training center. A small group will reach December 16 while orders shift December 14 for additional movement. Until then, units continue camp training and training schools are organized.
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Texas
Smmall
Training Chief to Visit Fields
Grove Webster, chief of the civilian pilot training program of the CAA, was at Stinson field Wednesday to inspect local flying schools.
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Grove Webster
CAA
Stinson Field
Weather observations report with varying temperatures
The page lists temperatures from many U.S. locations with notes on wind, humidity, precipitation, and moon phases. It includes daily highs and lows, coastal and inland readings, and tide data for several places such as Dodge City, Fort Worth, Galveston, and Chicago, among others.
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Ann En
P.m
Wednes U
Dodge City
Kan
Duluth
Minn
Queresal
el Paso
Tex
Ind
Fort Smith
Ack
Fort Worth
PtCidy
Galveston
Goodland
Hotterae
Huron
Juneau
Alaska
Kansas City
Key West
Fla
Kinaman
Ariz
Knoxville
Tenn
Laredo
Little Rock
Arie
Louisville
Macon
Medford
Ore
Smoky
Memphis
Jpicldy
Miami
Minneapolis-St.” Paul O
Wissoula
Mont
Montgomery
Aia
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
N.Y
Haining
Nome
Okelahoma City
Okla
Omaha
Nebo
Palestine
PiChdy
Fhomax
Arle
Pittsburgh
Radaingood Pueblo
Raleigh
Richmond
Roswell
St. Louis
East Lake City
Abilene
San Diego
Call
Seattle
Alpine
Sheridan Wye
Alppachiquis
Fin
Shreveport Ta
Atlanta
Spokane Wash
Austin
Springfield
Mac
Birmingham
Ala
Tampa
Hoxton
Tonopah
Clear Bray
Claar
Washington
D.C
Brownaville
Charleston
Posey
Wilmington
Del
Oy Art Ag
Cheyer, Wa
Cane
Wintieranees
Ney
Cinar
Chicago
Enawing Ga
Yuma
Adie Oolitiear
Corpus Chrieti
Denver Cola
Redmonton
Tex Mather Jawa
Winninen
Ahiealears
Can
Boy Starred as He Argues in Street Stabbing Reports
Reports describe multiple injuries from nighttime street altercations. John Henry Hoe ten received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital for an eight stab wound in the back. Rice, punched and cut, sought care after a confrontation at Chestnut and Centre. A truck driver altercation left Sant L. Sophers with facial and arm injuries. Willis C. Jones, from Frenchy’s Black Cat cafe, said he was assaulted as he left the rear door on South Alamo Street.
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John Henry Hoe
Robert B. Green Hospital
Rice
Peron
Chestnut and
Centre Streets
Valentine Bontalvo
South Brazos Street
Guadalolupe Street
Sant L. Sophers
Sophert
Willis C. Jones
Frenchy
South Alamo Street
Power Output Falls From Record High In Week
The Edison Electric Institute reported that Thanksgiving week power output ended November 23 at 2.695 billion kilowatt hours, down 2 percent from the prior week’s record of 2.782 billion but 8.6 percent above the 1930 period.
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New York
Edison Electric Institute
Month Headache Found to Be Bullet in Hazelton Yard
In Hazelton Pennsylvania on November 27 a man named Andrew Kupinegi was found to have a rifle bullet lodged in his scalp after months of headaches and insomnia. He reported his daughter jokingly tossed a rock, but medical exam confirmed the bullet.
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Hazelton
Andrew Kupinegicr
Kelly to Change Phone System Across Fields and Depots
Kelly field will switch to an ota system via Fort Sam Houston exchange Cathedral 9411 starting Sunday. Service expands to Duncan field and Normours Quartermaster depot and will be dial telephone ready. Trunk lines between Kelly field and city will triple as city usage exceeds field calls. Telephone numbers at three posts will be changed.
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Kelly Field
Ota
Fort Sam
Supply Course Is Given at Kelly Field for Air Corps
Six officers and 18 enlisted men of Kelly Field will complete an air corps supply course Saturday at Duteton field. Maj. W. M. Turnbull and Lieut. Joseph Rohrich Jr lead the course to qualify personnel for supply duty at new air corps stations. The ceremony included blessings and a benediction by Bishop W. T. Capers.
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England
London
Bishop
Rita
Favorsite Milliner
Berkeley
Aquare
Hhovsex
Kelly Geld
Ant Air Corps
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Boy Starred
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jMrisch
W. T. Capers
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Philco Radio-Phonograph
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Philes
Euep
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Houston ST
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