Senate Military Affairs Hearings Highlight War Readiness Failures
The article reports on December 1917 testimony before the Senate military affairs committee criticizing the army's equipment and hospital conditions. It cites General Crozier and General Gorgas, notes shortages of ordnance and medical facilities, and recounts dire letters from Camp Cody and Camp Sevier about deaths and disease. It also references wartime casualty figures and calls for a measured, systematic mobilization approach.
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The War 25 Years Ago Today
The United States urged Austria Hungary to recall ambassador Dumba after his admission of plotting against the United States. German crown prince forces probed the French line at the Argonne with limited success. Petrograd reported another Russian victory in Eastern Galicia with the capture of several Germans. One year ago today, Britain’s leaders were told the war might last three years as the war cabinet outlined expectations. Radio address from the German air chief claimed Germany sought nothing from France.
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Romania Ordered Jewish and Baptist Groups Reclassified
Sept 9 in Bucharest Gen Ion Antonescu’s regime issued decrees targeting Jews and a Baptist group. Jews must surrender synagogues hospitals and schools unless they prove 400 members in cities and 200 in rural areas. Baptists labeled without religion unless they join Catholic or recognized Protestant churches. Antonescu moves to erase Carol era holdings and reshape government while courting Iron Guard and Peasant party factions. Hitler telegram praised Antonescu's constructive work and plans to follow with support.
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Two Die and Four Hurt in Budapest Riot
Reports from Belgrade say two Communist demonstrators were killed and a policeman with four gendarmes wounded in a running battle on the outskirts of Budapest last night as police broke up a mass meeting of workers and students. Earlier, Zagreb streets saw 30 seriously wounded and over 100 arrests in similar clashes, with further demonstrations in Split as shops were looted. The episodes reflect mounting Communist protests over alleged leanings toward Moscow and calls for a military alliance.
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Weather summary and rain data 1948 month outlook
Weather data shows precipitation totals for 24 hours ending at 1 pm with an excess of over an inch and a deficiency of around a quarter inch. Moon phase first quarter noted and tides at Aransas Pass. A long list of U S cities records cloudy or fair conditions with scattered rain in places and varying humidity.
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London Bombed as Hamburg Raids Trigger Major War Push
Across London ruins hundreds are reported dead after a nine hour assault with hazardous devices. RAF bombers counter with a three hour strike on Hamburg as Berlin declares a major incident and Goering directs renewed raids from France. Germany claims new waves strike toward London while fires and smoke spread over the Thames and cities across occupied Europe.
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False Parachute Alarm Probed in Five Scottish Towns
London reports officials probing a false parachute alarm in five Scottish towns. Church bells tolled as a suspected drill to warn of enemy. Officials say no reason was found for the bells ringing.
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Inquest Held in T. M. Duell Death
An inquest into the death of Titan Mr. Duell AD was held at Santa Ana with Joseph R. Sherer listed as national president and Esperanto association address. The proceeding was conducted by a Justice of the Peace in Los Angeles, following an incident at the county jail.
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Bipartisan push for swift wartime draft bill compromise
Washington reports a speedy agreement in sight between the Senate and House on transcription differences in the peacetime selective service measure. The House 60 day delay plan may be dropped as talks proceed. Senator Burke and Rep. Watworth foresee swift settlement of state clause clashes this week with May poised to chair conference talks. The debate centers on draft age ranges and federal control vs government ownership of defense industries.
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Killer of Envoy Sentenced by French Court
Berlin dispatch reports Herschel Grynszpan, a Polish Jew who killed Ernst vom Math, a member of the German embassy staff in Paris, was sentenced by a French court to a twenty year penitentiary term under German supervision. The report notes uncertainty about the implications, with sources suggesting possible meaning.
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Japan Alarmed by US Embargo Outlook
Tokyo reports strong concern in Japan over possible US and British embargo on oil scrap metal and other raw materials. Japanese agencies note anxiety over a potential Americas blockade and call for cautious reaction amid war developments in Europe and Asia.
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Reds Claim Carol Exile Justified by Provocative Policy
Moscow dispatch reports Pravda, the Communist party organ, asserts the real reason for King Carol’s exile from Romania was his provocative policy toward the Soviet Union. It says Carol provoked incidents on the Romanian Russian border and spread rumors of Russia planning an attack to justify transferring Transylvania to Hungary and seeking German Italian guarantees for the rest of his territory.
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Greatest velocity of wind atop Whiteface Mountain
Record wind speed at Whiteface Mountain New York reached 144 miles per hour marking the greatest velocity documented at the summit.
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France Supports New Nazi Regimes
The Petain government of France, by agreement with Germany, withdrew recognition today from Nazi administrations in German occupied countries. The German government noted the French government’s attention to diplomatic representation and said several governments no longer exercise authority or reside in their respective countries.
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Alek
Man Jailed on Federal Charge
Ray Prewitt was in the county last Monday after failing to make bond of 1500 dollars for a federal charge by U S Cont missioner P A Lockhart when arrest was announced.
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