Advice Sought on Orraft Measure Senate Conscription Debate
Washington reports show a Senate House conference panel studying conscription law. Debate centers on a 60 day test of voluntary enlistments before drafting, with House delay provisions and Burke-Wadsworth bill changes under review. Sessions anticipate a compromise bill ready for final action this week.
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28 Years Elapse in Tours of Duty Duets and Yuats
A fragmentary obituary note traces Col R P Palmer of Port Arthur Texas and Fort Sam Houston career through 1912 and beyond. It mentions service at Fort Sam Houston, Tezao Horde, and the Eighth Corps area, with moves from Hayes Ohio to Oslo University connections, and a married daughter Mrs Grome W Power with a son and daughter.
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In the News continues on page with political critique
The piece attacks Roosevelt era policies and Johnson Willkie contrasts noting California primaries. It describes willful opposition to Roosevelt, concerns about autocracy, and satirical comparisons to parrots and Indians seeking reforms. The prose critiques political rhetoric and urges discernment before voting.
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Hiram Johnson
California
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Senator Johnson
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America
Calfornia
Britain Renews Pledge to Swiss Bombing Aerial Promises
Britain formally renewed today promises that Royal Air Force bombers would refrain from flying over Swiss territory amid Swiss protests over alarms signaling British bombers near Northern Italy. The Swiss government had protested several times as fear of bombardment lingered.
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Switzerland
Royal Air Force
Italy
Wexar Court Approves Warrants for Army Road Right of Way
Bexar County Commissioners Court votes unanimously to issue warrants not to exceed 40000 to buy right of way for the old Castroville road soon to be Military Drive No. The warrants will be sold to low bidders who will buy from property owners along a 102 mile stretch. Bids open Friday at 9 a.m. Court requires bids show lowest interest rate, delivery of deeds, compensation for labor and materials, and legal steps approved by the district attorney.
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Maine Republicans score sweeping primary victories
The Maine GOP claimed a broad win in the state’s presidential year primaries, electing U S senator Ralph Brewster, Governor Sumner Sewall, and three House members. Brewster led over Louisa J. Brawnlin by about 45,000 votes. Sewall led by around 70,000. Willkie aides hailed the results as a predictor for November.
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Loui J. Brawn Lin
Sumner Sewall
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Wendell L.willkie
Rushville
Ind
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Wendell Willgh
McNary
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Minnesota
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Bombardment of Mersa Mathruh and Jaffa Reported
Italian air raids hit the Mersa Mathruh line and the British strongholds of Jaffa and Port Sudan, with a direct train hit and fires at port facilities. Casualties listed as two dead and three wounded across East Africa. raids on Ghenaica and other targets reported but with limited damage.
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Weather Summary and Temperatures Across Many Cities
A fragmented weather page lists overcast and clear conditions for multiple cities including Fort Worth Texas Detroit Michigan Mobile Alabama and Seattle Washington. Temperatures range from the 60s to low 80s with northeast winds and humidity noted.
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London Blitz Fights Weary Londoners Amid Night Bombings
German raiders skirted London as RAF fought a night clash above Buckingham Palace and more bombs struck near St Pauls, the Bank of England, and the GPO. Berlin claimed hits on docks while official tallies warned casualties could top nine hundred dead and four hundred seriously injured over three nights.
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New Scout Executive Named for Alamo County District
Thomas Armstrong, a longtime leader from Shawnee Oklahoma, becomes field scout executive for the Alamo County district. A 1912 recruit and 1935 graduate of Texas Christian University, he helped organize the 1937 national and world jamborees and succeeds W A Nicholson as service officer.
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War 25 Years Ago Today Chronicle
The Germans opened artillery on French positions in the Argonne while Russians fed Austrians at Sereth, Galicia. Austrian forces repelled Italian assaults on Tolmin bridgehead as Polish armies retreated north of Warsaw under German pressure. Canada declared war on Germany and faced the US arms embargo. The Battle of Britain loomed.
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Romania probes former king regime as Antonescu acts
Bucharest reports Gen Ton Antonescu widens probe into King Carol II era. Dismissals include ex premier George Argescanu and ex war minister Jon Tusy for political activity against the state. Estates and assets tied to Carol face seizure as inquiry continues.
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Carol Seeks Haven in Portugal Amid Vichy Gate
Switzerand Sept 10 report says ex King Carol eyes Portugal as hope fades for residence in the French Riviera. Members of Carol’s suite suggest if France balks at welcoming the Romanian monarch and Mme Magda Lupescu they may seek a small town near Lisbon for refuge.
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