Allied raids strike Essen and London in heavy bombing
Berlin reports British night bombing of Essen, home to rupp munitions works, while London and southern England sustain daylight and night attacks. German communiques note fires, evacuations, and continued retaliation. U boats sink British ships as RAF and Luftwaffe clash over coastal towns and ports.
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King Denounces Nazi Barbarity in World War II Speech
King George, replying to the war cabinet’s congratulations on the royal escape from Buckingham Palace bombing, said he and others have had a personal experience of German barbarity and will fight on to final victory. He stated the event strengthens resolve to defeat Germany in the war.
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Native Sabinal Resident Dies Suddenly
Sabinal records a sudden death as lifelong resident W. L. Smith collapsed at home. A bridge mason by trade, he was born in Sabinal. Funeral arrangements are pending. Survivors include son Wm Smith Jr. and three daughters, Gertrude Gordon, Lois Baker, and Clara Slurger.
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German Warplane Bombs Start Fires in Northern Ireland Town
Coastal Belfast dispatch reports a German warplane dropped incendiary bombs on the town of Conta in Northern Ireland after an attack on shipping failed. The ministry says sites were under control and no casualties occurred.
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London Under Air Raid as Blitz Rages Across City
London endures a daylight bombing blitz as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth escape unhurt. Buckingham Palace is damaged amid fires from bombs, while anti aircraft guns fire and Spitfires clash with raiders. Casualties tallied at 75 killed and 4270 wounded through Wednesday night as further German and Italian actions ripple across Europe.
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Reorganization Of Divisions Set By War Department
Washington dispatch reports the War Department ordered a major reorganization to boost fire power and simplify command. New divisions will have about 14,000 personnel, add anti tank and mortar capabilities, replace standard artillery with streamlined structure, and include a 152 member reconnaissance troop. Several existing divisions will transition to the new motorized, streamlined model with direct division to battalion command lines.
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Diez y Seis 3 Day Celebration Is Set
Arrangements for a three day celebration of Mexico's 130th independence anniversary are set by a committee under the Mexican consul Omar Josefe. The program begins Saturday at 8 p.m. at the municipal auditorium with visiting artists from Maid ie City and local talent Rosa Blidea Cardenas. Sunday features the same artists at 3 p.m. and the Grito at San Pedro park at 11 p.m. The event also includes a colonial ball and festival activities at Cassinna and San Pedro parks through Monday night hosted by Mayor Mayortel and the Mexican Benevolent Society.
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Bar Association Pledges Defense Preparations
Philadelphia, Sept. 13. Jacob M Lashly of Br. Laws pledged full support of the American Bar Association to national defense efforts in a Valley Forge speech accepting the presidency. He urged complete and unreserved government cooperation, citing the bar’s authority, influence, and talents as essential to national survival.
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Cult leader tried passing by own action
Del Rio Sept 13 Zeutero Gonzales a 26 year old cult leader and medicine man with a large Texas following was found near the scene of a double suffocation case. Sheriff Steinmetz said fingerprints on a revolver tied to the slayings of Ana tonia and Margarita Gomes. He had been linked to a prior incident involving an 11 year old girl in his chapel. The man is charged with a suicide attempt at the scene.
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Unwatched Watch Stolen and Burglary Reports
Ray Satterwhite of 1021 Muncey Street reported a stolen watch after a prowler entered his bedroom window during the night. Police noted a persistent burglar tried to enter Battleba sta Yon at 1181 North Pine, failed, and moved to break in next door, then removed screen doors at front and back. Burglaries were also reported at Mrs. Arthur Rulings 317 South Pine and Mrs. Jack Hill 122 Quentin Drive, while Gonzales, an 80 year old, could not speak Friday during an appeal for court costs and fees.
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Cameras Grind Final as Wing Ceremony Near Completion
The Paramount film I Wanted Wings plans to finish at Kelly and Randolph field in San Antonio within three weeks. Mitchell Letsen directs one unit while Art Rosson leads group shooting at Randolph, as Miss Constance Moore is dubbed Prying Cadet Steelheart by Class 40 H upperclassmen. Cadet Captain Anthony J. O'Donnell of Atlanta pins gold wings on Miss Moore in a formal ceremony.
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Infrared detector eyed as British air defense shift
Reports from Washington say Britain studies an infrared engine exhaust detector similar to a US Army design. Tests at Fort Bragg show potential to spot planes 14 miles away at night or in fog. Some Congress members question the feasibility of a curtain of fire and the drastic change in tactics.
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