Nation 8 to 1 On FDR Talk
Washington October 28 INS White House telegraph lines buzzed as the nation tuned to President Roosevelt early in his war speech. A Columbia Broadcasting System survey indicated about 50 million radio listeners in a home audience, with official rating placing the address as the fourth largest in history. Early could not estimate total messages received due to the flood of responses.
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Air Associates strike ends at Bendia plant in New Jersey
At the Bendia New Jersey plant of Air Associates Toc a 25 day strike appeared settled Friday as the CIO United Automobile Workers charged the firm failed to honor reinstatement terms for returning strikers. Company officials said they were trying to resume payrolls for the workers under the agreement.
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War Roundup Signals Axis Pressure Near Rostov and Moscow
London reports German troops within ten miles of Rostov on the Don and 238 miles from Moscow as Nazi advances press on the Caucasus oil fields. Britain hints a Middle East army dispatch to assist Russians while Axis capitals denounce Roosevelt. Berlin claims morale decline among German forces as Tokyo hopes the U S position in the Pacific clarifies.
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San Antonio urged to expand its trade territory
Walter E. Dickerson of the Office of Price Administration told the San Antonio Real Estate Board at the Gunter Hotel that San Antonio must lead in developing its trade territory or risk losing sales to other cities. He noted the local area covers about a third of Texas yet lags in manufacturing and suggested focus on leather tanning wool acquiring milk plants and mineral resources while urging careful material analysis and planning.
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Boys Club Unit Earns National Recognition
Unit No2 Bananyoma Boys Club gains national membership after meeting standards. Admission announced by Danny Dreeben president. unit established February 15 with 993 members. Requires gymnasium, games room, craft shop, library and trained staff for acceptance.
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Food Ideas Scrapped As Script Rewrites Steal Spotlight
A Hollywood unit pursues a wartime themed project with government help. Amid on-set talk, a change in the script for the Alamo sequence sparks debate on national defense messaging and the role of the ideas consultant. The author loses the consultant title as the cast and crew push toward production.
Fire Under Auto Ends In Alarm
Arthur Wilson of 919 North Zarramora street warmed up his car by lighting papers beneath it on Tuesday morning. The heat ignited the vehicle and prompted a fire department response after Wilson called for help.
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Nazi Leaders Challenge FDR Speech Across Capitals
Nazi leaders and press abroad rejected President Roosevelt's anti-Hitler stance as a bold miscalculation. Britain greeted the address with cautious relief while Tokyo offered measured silence. Some circles in Britain urged restraint, others saw it as a step toward war. In Latin America officials dismissed Roosevelt's map claim as likely forgery and sensational fantasy, while German sources denounced the speech as a hail of baseless accusations and provocations.
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Recreation Dept Projects To End
San Antonio city recreation program faces seven months of curtailment with only 871 left after a June 1 balance of 41,000 earmarked for WPA projects. Commissioner Henry F. Heiss said about 40 WPA workers will lose jobs, but efforts to preserve WPA orchestras with sponsors remain. Park reception pads will be kept for the rest of the year.
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Pension Fund Surplus Looms for Fire and Police
Pension fund officials predict a surplus by year end for firemen and policemen retirement funds. Auditor P L Anderson reports receipts since June 1 total 55,744.53 with parking meter funds 941,456.08. Payments to beneficiaries amount to 13,971.90 and back tax collections add 315.4. Expenses total 6,289.04 with payrolls at 47,287.24.
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Sales Event Aids Chest Drive In San Antonio Area
A community chest fundraiser begins Thursday as San Antonio residents are invited to support the Chest through a one percent boost on lensina purchases at Solo-Serve stores. The event encourages extra giving without personal sacrifice, directing proceeds to the Chest.
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Funeral for Judge McMillan Set in San Antonio
Judge Robert J. McMillan 96 longtime federal jurist for West Texas district died Monday at Nix hospital after a weeklong illness. Funeral is Tuesday at 4 p.m. from Porter Laring Chapel with burial in Alamo Makgonie cemetery. McMillan born August 21 1885 in Galveston rose through Texas legal ranks, served as San Antonio city attorney, joined the firm Terrel Davis Huff and McMillan, then was appointed to the federal bench by President Hoover in 1941. Survivors include wife Susie and sons Sam and William, with many colleagues and officials expressing condolences. Event honors included courthouse flag at half mast and city offices closing in his memory.
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Nazi Bombers Sink Two Ships Off Britain Coast
Berlin reports German bombers attacked shipping off the British east coast, sinking two vessels totaling about 21,000 tons. A war bulletin notes the convoy was daylight attacked, with German authorities claiming heavy damage to enemy ships. Trade groups in the United States are said to number around 900.
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