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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1939

Page

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English expert warns Britain unprepared for modern war

Military analyst Maj. Gen. J. F. Fuller contends Britain faces severe shortfalls in trained personnel and rapid mobilization capability. He cites scarce officers, insufficient modernization, and a peacetime policy hindering 20th century war readiness, noting a projected one million troops by conscription while officer numbers lag.

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Sub Is Sighted 50 Miles Off Cape Cod

Boston report of a sighting off Georges Banks about 50 miles east of Cape Cod. Fishermen claim an unidentified submarine was seen at 9 p m and again two hours later near shoals that would hinder underwater travel.

Cape Cod Boston Tae Hiserchonner Francis C. Dechy Georges Banks

Balloon Destroyed Over Danish Island

A military balloon drifting from the southeast struck electric wires over the Danish island Tesland and was destroyed. Laaland, part of the southern Teast Islands, lies seven miles north of Germany's Haltic coast.

Copenhagen Tesland Todet Laaland Teast Denmark Germany

Window damage report from police after car vandalism

Robert Orr of 714 Delgada Street reported to police that someone broke every window in his car on Monday, with damages estimated at twenty five dollars.

Robert Orr Delgada Street

Weather Roundup With Cloudiness and Temperatures Across Regions

Considerable cloudiness Monday night and Tuesday with scattered showers, light to moderate east to southeast winds. East Texas reports clouds and showers in the southwest and near the coast. winds shift east and southeast Tuesday. West Texas, fair Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures include high Monday 88, Monday night 72, Tuesday high 90, Sunday 82, and Monday morning 64 with lows around 70 in the region. The text lists numerous city names and scattered weather notes across multiple locales.

Son Texas

Pacific War in Air Explained by Aggriated Ties

Discussion outlines Western Europe air war dynamics as France Britain and Germany clash. It argues strategic bombing targets and political constraints shape early aerial combat, with emphasis on military objectives and defense measures amid a broader wartime context.

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Peace Day at Golden Gate Exposition Honors Roosevelt

A peace day program at the Golden Gate Exposition included a vote of gratitude to President Roosevelt for pushing peace, with the resolution introduced by Dr. Mully C. Knoles, president of the College of the Pacific at Rockton. Governor Culbert L. Clean urged doing all in our power to keep out of the war.

Ban Prancisco Sept. Il Ian Roosevelt Golden Gate Exposition Mully ¢. Knoles the Collage of the Pacific Rhockton Culbert L. Clean

American envoy Daniels to take leave for United States

Washington September 1. Joseph A Daniels American ambassador to Mexico has obtained leave. He will come to the United States next month for a rest period and to attend to official duties.

Poles flee into Rumania as German advance nears Bukowina

Refugees flood the Bukowina border region as thousands of Poles escape the German drive toward Poland. Some Polish towns brace for air raids while lighting is restricted and transport chaos grows. Polish authorities, including Cal Jozef Beck, reorganize near the Russia frontier. Four American embassy staffers, Eugenia Magnatte rs, Isobel Pinerd, Callfy Eris Satutders, and Alice Hiory, cross into Bucharest after a trek from a village near the border.

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Japanese Envoys Seek Axis Pact Amid Rome Talks

In Rome on September 11 Major General Hiroaki Oshima Japanese ambassador to Germany met with Toshio Shiratori Japanese ambassador to Italy to press for a military alliance among Japan Germany and Italy before the Weimar era pact. Shiratori and Oshina planned travel via the United States sailing from Naples on the Conte di Savoia September 13.

Rome Hiroahi Oshima Germany Toshio Shiratori Italy Tokio Hoi Oshina Shirstori Japan Genmany Soviet Russia Shiatori United States Naples Conte di Savoia

Mexican Navy Orders Coastal Patrol in Gulf and Pacific

The Mexican navy was ordered to patrol the Gulf and Pacific coasts to prevent entry of belligerent warships into Mexican waters. Naval authorities will allow such ships to enter Mexican ports only to unload water and land stores, and vessels must depart within 24 hours.

Mexico Gulf and Pacific

Belgian Reservists Report for Training in Oslo Group Meeting

Belgian reservists reported for training as the Oslo group, the small neutral nations’ permanent committee, preparing for a second meeting. Belgian officials said the discussion would focus on food and war materials problems as ships carry 200 passengers from Copenhagen to New York aboard the Moore McGur Mack.

Brusbeis Oslo Nas Copenhagen

Submarine sighted near site of Athenia attack

Imperial Airways report from Cabot crew to London says a German submarine was sighted near the Athenia torpedoing location on a regular flight from Newfoundland. Captain A Gordon Store is noted among witnesses onboard.

Montreal Catnedian’ Press Imperial Airways

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