Roosevelt Defends Americas Against Appeasement and War
President Roosevelt declares the United States rejects appeasement of dictatorships and will defend the western hemisphere. He pledges to build defense, mobilize naval and air power, and unite 21 republics to deter aggression, warning against trust in European assurances and fifth column activities.
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Dayton
Ohio
Roosevelt
America
Britain
United Siles
Americas
Wendell L. Willkle
United States
Holland
Belgium
Norway
Central
South America
Atlantic
Pacific
Western Hemisphere
New World
Aeronomcies
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Orsb
Atlantia
Bertrai
Honan
Amperfony Medio
Tom Mix Dies in Car Crash Near Florence Arizona
Actor Tom Mix died instantly when his touring car overturned 2 miles south of Florence. The well known western star, riding alone en route from Toton to Florence, collided with a detour and was pulled from the wreckage by road workers. His body was taken to a Florence mortuary. Mix, born near El Paso January 6, 18?, rose to fame in Hollywood as a top paid cowboy star with his horse Tony and stunt feats. He had two wives and two daughters, with a prior World War I service noted.
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Florence
Ariz
Dcc
Tom Mix
Mix
Ken Maynard
Toton
el Paso
Hollywood
Cutcuses
Rail Wreck Near London Kills Many Britons
A British express bound for London derailed near the outskirts as a fire- Page coach left the tracks. Numerous persons were killed and about 80 injured according to reports. Witnesses were barred from the scene.
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London
Cis
Woman Convicted on Relief Fraud in Marion
A court jury found Elizabeth Stearns guilty of forgery in a Williamson county relief fraud case. The state alleged the county was defrauded of funds through padded relief rolls. Three co-defendants were acquitted: Albert Heckle, his son Pats manager, and Mary Augustine. Mrs Stearns collapsed as the verdict was announced.
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Elizabeth Stearns
Corp
House
Williainson
Albert Heckle
Pats
Carterville
Mary D'augustine
Colj
Bterris
War at a Glance Battle for Britain
Describes reduced London siege destructiveness as German raids ease, RAF damages Berlin, U boats sink three British merchants, and U boat actions in the Channel. Roosevelt proclaims total defense arming in both oceans. Balkans show axis signaling solidarity, Rumanians, Bulgarians sway, Russia expands airfields on Romania frontier. US plans to send luxury liners to evacuate citizens from Asia.
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Britain
London
Berlin
Clair U-boat Flotilla
Roosevelt
U. S
Axis
Balkan
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Russia
Rumania
Turkey
British Start Berlin Fires and Nazi Admit Breach
Explosions and fires hit Berlin as British planes reportedly struck the capital and surrounding areas. German announcements said a few British aircraft penetrated Berlin with slight damage and one soldier and one civilian killed. Across the Channel, a German squadron engaged British ships near the Isle of Wight after a sea battle with claims of torpedoed destroyers and bombed targets. In London heavy air raids caused major fires around Waterloo Station and near London Bridge, with large-scale bombing hitting Hastings and other southeastern targets. Seven British planes reported shot down by mid-afternoon Saturday, while two German raiders were lost.
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R. A. P. Piees
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London
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England
Se Chan Diel
Isle of Wight
Cherbourg Thurs- Bay
Britain
Southampton
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High Command
Admiralty
Wicks Priddy
Bondot
Waterloo
London Bridge
Dungeness
Hastings
All Way
Thames Estuary
Navy plans blimp fleet for patrols and detection
The Navy began its blimp program to patrol for submarines and aircraft. Goodyear Aircraft in Akron, Ohio, awarded a $65,18 contract to supply an envelope for the first of six nonrigid blimps, with immediate reinstruction noted.
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Washington
Navy
Goodyear Aircraft
Carpora‘tan
Akron
Ohio
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity update
Weather forecast notes considerable cloudiness with showers likely Saturday night and Sunday. Light to gentle winds, daytime highs near 64 with Sunday around 62, and lows near 63. East of the meridian, cloudy with showers late Saturday night or Sunday.
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San Antonio
Texas
West
Weathernan
H. Jarboe
San Antonia
Wisconsin Uni Preay Named Head of Draft
Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra, president of the University of Wisconsin, to head the national conscription draft directorate at President Roosevelt’s request. Regents grant him leave. Arthur J. Glover says the university will support the federal effort during his service. Dykstra’s background includes presidencies and professorships at multiple universities.
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Milwaukeer
Wis
Clarence A. Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Board of Regents
University At Madison
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Dykstra
Arthur J. Glover
Washington
War Stimson
Roosevelt II
Robert M. Hutchins
Chicago University
Hutchins
Cincinnati
Glenn Fran
Fils
Wns
University of Kansas
Osio State University
University of California
Three False Alarms Lead to Juvenile Arrests
Three false fire alarms from blocks on West Martin street Virginia Boulevard Victoria and Indianola streets Saturday prompted police to arrest three juveniles. Officers picked up the trio on Yahor Street and Gerflela alley after a witness report. Acting Deputy Fire Chief G F Sudd noted each false alarm costs the city at least 25 dollars.
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Virginia Boulevard
Victoria
Indianola
Glaymen
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Gerflela Alley
G. F.tsudd
Czech Consulate Closed by U S in Prague Action
The U S State Department plans to abandon all official representation in what was Czechoslovakia and ordered three Prague consulate officers to duty elsewhere. Officials declined to say if the move followed Germany's demand or U S initiative. Earlier, Washington moved consuls from Polish areas and diplomats from Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Washington
State Department
Czechoslovakia
United States
Prague
Otter Poets
Department
Germany
Poland
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium
Britain Can't Lose as Sea Lord Asserts in Manchester
First Lord of the Admiralty A. V. Alexander told an audience in Manchester that Great Britain cannot be beaten, noting suffering is certain but emphasising unity and resolve. He said the Battle of Britain is progressing according to Hitler’s plans and that continued unity will prevent defeat.
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Manchester
Great Britain
the Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
Britain
Hitler
California Faces Another Hot October Day
Los Angeles radio says Southern California braces for more extreme heat after a 94 degree day that killed a man found collapsing on a downtown sidewalk. Heat continues from inland regions into the coastal area as officials assess the unseasonable weather.
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Los Angeles
California
Getaber
Southern California
Uee Weather Bureau
RAF Bomb Raids On French Coast Ports Invasion Defense
RAF bombers struck along the French coast in night raids aimed at Boulogne and nearby targets as fog and moonlit skies aided long range attacks. British planes also hit inland German war facilities while anti aircraft fire and shelling from German coastal batteries accompanied the hectic bombardment.
Jarboe Won't Miss This Time
Woman 73 dies after being struck by an automobile on McCullough Avenue in San Antonio. Police identify driver Raymond Byrd of Alanford Drive and charge him with aggravated assault on a pedestrian on a $200 bond. No further details provided.
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Santa Rosa Hospital
McCullough Avenue
Wolcher
Raymond Byrd
Alan
Ford
Welcher
San Antonio
Hester
Bexar County
Menus Remind Patrons of Draft Registration in Texas
Texas restaurant menus will carry reminders to patrons about selective services registration, announced by W. B. Gibson of Houston, president of the Stet Restaurant Association of Texas. Gibson, a state leader for the National Restaurant Association, said all 15,000 members in Texas would display reminders on daily menus from now through registration day.
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Dallas
Texas
Selective Services
W. B. Gibson
Houston
Stet Restaurant Association of Texas
Gibson
National Teetaurant Association
War Department awards contracts for ammunition and gear
Washington October 12 The War Department announced awarded contracts totaling 28 906 422 for ammunition uniforms and equipment. Hannifin Manufacturing Chicago received 384 279 for artillery material while Weaver Manufacturing Springfield Tl got 29 465 for trucks and related gear.
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INS
Anhoused
Hannifin Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Weaver Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Missouri Draft Director Named
Jefferson City Oct 12 President Roosevelt approved Lieut. Gov. Chief. Tarp of Nevada as Missouri director of the selective service act according to word received today from Washington by Governor Lloyd G Stark.
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Lloyd G. Stark
Woman Injured in Collision on Santa Rosa Street
Mrs Dolores Guyton a 20 year old Route 10 passenger in a car driven by Mrs Jesus Tant remained semi conscious at Santa Rosa hospital after a collision at Josephine Street and River Drive. The other car was driven by Robert Bennecher 23 of Kelly Field. Mrs Guyton who is an expectant mother was injured.
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Josephine Street
River Drive
Robert Bennecher
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Visitor Loses $7 to Hitch-Hiker
D R Scholes a visitor from Charlotte in San Antonio Saturday night was stopped at West Nutva and South Flores by a hitch hiker who produced a 38 caliber automatic gun and relieved him of $7 near Walton and Nagalitos streets. Police were alerted.
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Charlotte
West Nutva
South Flores
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Propaganda Machine Hits Briivint as Bomb Strikes London
Nazi claims bomb struck the ministry of information in London, damaging Briivint propaganda apparatus. New York report via C B 3 notes the bomb impact and the German radio broadcast.
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Ministry of Information
Londolim
Body Found in Detroit River After 11 Day Search
Detroit Oct 12 InS bodies were recovered from the Detroit River after an 11 day search for Carl Marge Robert EB Sage a Wayne County Common Pleas official who reportedly took his own life by drowning. The case follows the October 2 shooting of Ralph Nadel a business prosecutor and later Alfred Niuiel an associate shot and wounded Maynien inilay who was recovering.
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INS
Wayne County
Conmon
Carl Marge Robert EB. Sage
Tirtrait
Kite
Ralph Nadel
Alfred Niuiel
Iin
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German Soldiers Enter Bucharest in Axis Move
German troops and air units entered Bucharest in a coordinated axis action as Romania announces new warfare guidance. The first detachments and staff arrived under Generals Hansen and Spiegel, welcomed by Romanian officers and Axis representatives. British staff plans to depart Constanza for Istanbul.
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Rumania
Horst Wessel
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Joanitin
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Heavy Movement of Troops Through Hungary into Romania
An INS report from London dated October 12 says large German contingents will traverse Hungary into Romania. The Budapest dispatch notes Nazi forces crossing at Hungary’s request, with transports by Danube river, road, and by trail. Britain has frozen Romanian assets in England amid the Anglo Romanian crisis, per the Daily Mail.
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Rilmania
Budapest
Hungaric Foreign Office
Germany
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Britain
Rumantar
England
Daily Mall
Turkey Defiant of Axis Powers in Turbulent Times
In Ankara the official Turkish radio declared defiance toward the Axis as Turkish forces were reported advancing across Turkey and into Syria toward Eryate. Turkey warned that a mobilization of 2,000,000 bayonets would meet any aggression. Premier Reytiy Aydin Nad urged firm resistance and asserted a strong stance against Axis encroachments.
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Reytiy Aydin
Nad No Dong Atk
Ie 'Sayjet Ambashager
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