R A F Scores Again on Plants Docks
The Air Ministry said British raiders struck the Rhineland including Intielm and attacked docks at Le Havre and Brest. Five planes missing. RAF planes crossed with German fighters as bombers hit North Wales and Merseyside. Three Nazi raiders shot down. British batteries at Dunkerque Calais and Boulogne pounded French ports. A convoy off the English Channel was shelled by German long range guns.
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Rhineland
Intielm
le Havre
Brest
Air Ministry
North Wales
Merseyside
English Channel
Nazi Planes Strike at Shipping and Ports
Berlin reports German combat planes sank a 500-ton freighter and damaged a large merchantman while hitting British harbor areas at Birkenhead and Great Yarmouth overnight. Communiques cite heavy explosions and fires, with strikes on Chester and eastern coast ports. Anti aircraft crews reportedly downed three enemy planes with slight civilian losses.
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Berlin
Birkenhead
Great Yarmouth
High Command
Birkenthead
Chester
Germany
American Editor Target of Grenade
American editor B. Power of the China Weekly Review narrowly escaped injury when a hand grenade thrown by an unidentified assailant hit his shoulder near the American club in the international settlement. He was followed by his Chinese bodyguard during the attempt.
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Shanghai
B. Power
Chi- Gh. Weekly
Japan
Ching
Powell
International Settlement
The Pleasant Way to Treat Constipation Ad
A brief health note promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily solution to constipation. It argues that lack of dietary bulk causes irregularity and urges drinking water, exercise, and physician consultation if persistent. The ad credits Kellogg's at Battle Creek and targets general readers seeking a regular bowel routine.
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Kellogg's
Hattle Creek
Peruans Letter to Hearst Promotes Pan American Unity
An 1841 letter from Rafael Larco Herrera, president of La Cronica, thanked William Randolph Hearst for a reception in California and urged Pan American unity. The consul of Peru in Los Angeles forwarded the correspondence, highlighting democracy, freedom of thought, and solidarity against conquest.
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America
Earth
Barbar&a
Rafael Larco Herrera
la Cronica
Maury Maverick Leads O P M Civilian Supply Office
Maury Maverick, once a New Deal congressman and San Antonio mayor, now heads a key OPM civilian supply branch. He evaluates priority needs for essential commodities, making recommendations on who may receive favorable treatment under federal distribution rules.
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Washington
Maury Maverick
New Deal
Congress
San Antonio
Office of
Production Management
O.P.M
New Orleans Meet To Hear McMahon
Dr. John McMahon president of Our Lady of the Lake college and head of the Catholic Association for International Peace will speak at Loyola University and the Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans. The Institute of Human Relations meets September 28 and 29 with a discussion on The World We Want to Live In. The program is sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews to promote cooperation among 41 faiths toward a shared Americanism.
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John McMahon
Our Lady of the Lake College
Catholic Association For International Peace
Institute of Human Relations
Loyola University
Roosevelt Hotel
New Orleans
Federal Employes' Federation at Peak Membership
National Federation of Federal Employes San Antonio local 28 reached a peak of 3019 members with 42 new initiations at Wednesday night’s Old Turner hall meeting. Albert A. Green of the procurement office Fort Sam Houston won the top prize in the October membership campaign. Plans to move the meeting site were discussed as no action was taken. The Light’s Want Ad section promises greater opportunities this winter.
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Nashville
New
Pittsburgh
Pusdlo
Cole
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Rateleli
Smoky
Roawell
Louis
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Sheridan
Washington
Wichita
Ken
Williston
Wilmington
Del
Winnemucen
Atantos Pass
Hamonton
Texas
Geventy-Fifth Meridian
Tsm
Sen An-San Antonio
Shi
Thuradey
Oy Ag
Clarendon Rath Ae
Crystal City
Albuquerque
Port Arthur
Austin
Birmingham
Boston
Brady
Brownsville
Buffalo
Charleston Knane Forey
Cheyenne
Loudy
Denver
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Gvercoet
Port Smith Fort Worth
Choudy Ag
Frederickshure
Ram Ad Helterag Cly
Havre
Nurontear
Tanegu
Alsaks
Fein
National Federation of Federal Employes
San Antonio
Turner Hall
Albert A. Green
San Antonio General Depot
Fort Sam Houston
Maury Maverick Faces Crowded Makeshift Office
In a cramped wing of the new O P M building near the capitol, Maury Maverick and about 30 subordinates work amid piled forms and papers. The temporary structure, once a World War II depot, may last indefinitely but remains poorly furnished with chairs and partitioning as New York and Boston officials observe a chaotic scene.
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Defense Piobtam
Maverick
Uite
O.P.M
Capitol
Lst
War Department
Cnairs
New York
Boston
Deak
San Antonians
Police School Bells to Ring Soon in L A
Completion of arrangements for a 12 month police department learning program was announced Thursday by Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson. Officers will study criminal law and procedure, firearms use, government, recruit and cadet training, plus specialized studies for regular officers. The school will be in cooperation with the State Department of Education. Lieutenant E F Bogasth, with training from the FBI Police Academy and Washington, D C, will be full time instructor, assisted by Sgt G O Spring. James Heddy will represent the state education department.
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Tixon Bs School
del Antonio
Nolicemen
Police Department
P. L. Anderson
State Department, of Education
E. FP. Bogasth
Washington, D. C
Sgt. GO
James Heddy
State Education Department
Temple Beth El Social Slated
A reception and social hour with service members follows Temple Beth El services at 6 p m. Attendees include Miss Rachel Baer Mr and Mrs Herbert Davin Mr and Mrs Leo Dubinski Mr and Mrs Jake Karatkin Miss Adeline Newding and Mr and Mrs Jack Pollock. Rabbi David Jacobson will welcome new members and speak on You Are Successful If. Services are held Saturday 19 80 a m.
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Temple Beth-El
Priday
Hoyts
Rachel Baer
Herbert Davin
Leo Dubinski
Mia
Jake Karatkin
Adeline Newding
Jack Pollock
David Jacahson
War Roundup From Nazi Fronts Near Moscow and Britain
Nazi high command claims breakthrough toward Moscow within 88 miles as Soviet command reshuffles amid fierce fighting near Crimea. Nazis allegedly commit 800 tanks in assaults while Russians report heavy Axis losses. London debates covert landings on the continent and aid to Russia as Britain pledges support. RAF strikes Rhineland and channel ports while German raids hit North Wales and Merseyside. Nantes tightened off as hostage executions loom. Tokyo calls for peace talks while warning against Soviet actions, and Japanese papers accuse the U S of seeking Siberian bases.
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Nazi High Command
Moscow
London
Russia
Ukraine
Javorite
Tokyo Foreign Office
Japan
Europe
Empire
UJ. S
U. S
Siberian
Fire Prevention Drive Declared San Antonio’s Best
Mayor Pro Tem Henry F. Hein praised the city’s Fire Prevention observance as the most successful in San Antonio history during a Thursday council meeting. He commended Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson for the fire department’s role, while Frank Vogler announced an investigation into John V. Mays’ complaint about the Taxicab Company bond status, noting the bond was in order.
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San Antonio
Henry F. Hein
Hein
P. L. Anderson
Taxe Bond Okeh
Pany
Specter
Frank Vogler
Cudahy Attacks Arming Bill Amid Neutrality Debate
Former ambassador John Cudahy criticized the arming bill as incidental to the administration's aim to expunge neutrality from law. He spoke before Senate opposition as House actions moved to pass the measure, arguing it would permit American ships to travel worldwide while the neutrality act restricts merchant vessels from belligerent ports and combat zones.
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Cudahy
John Cudahy
Belgium
Pétare the Sen
Capitol” House
Agency Cashiers To Talk Problems At Round Table
Round table discussions on the relationship between agency and cashier departments will be held in Milam Cafeteria Friday, 190n. President Jos R. Moody said L. Lawrence of Lincoln National will be in charge of the forum.
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Life Agency
Cashier’s Association
Milam
Jos R. Moody
A L. Lawrence
Lincoln National
Fie
War 25 Years Ago Today October 23 1918
War items report Allied advances near the Somme and Dobrudix fronts with German counter actions. British, German and French forces are described in movements toward key objectives as Europe experiences ongoing conflict. Also notes Norway tension over submarine policy and a U S pursuit aviation move to the Philippines. Lindenwood College announces Dr Harry Morehouse Gage as inaugurated president in St Charles Missouri.
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Bapatiote
Dobrudix
Transylvania
Contans
Cernaucda
Germany
Norway
Aubmarines
ST. Charles
Harry Morehouse Gage
Lindenwood College
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