War 25 Years Ago Today on September 14 1519
A fragmented recap notes Franco British actions on the Somme and Teutons near Styx river. It mentions Alexander Zaimos facing resignation and entente powers opposing his successor. London defenses rise amid Nazair raids and Nazi threats to raze cities. Italians push into Egypt, and U.S. Congress backs conscription for men aged 21 to 36.
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Somme
Teutons
Styx
Ding
Lemberg
Alexander Zaimos
Entente
M. Dentitracoputos
London
Fenel Nazair
Warsaw
Solum
Musaid
U.S
Congress
Independence celebration at Cassiano park begins Saturday
A Mexico commemorative event by the Order of the Sons of America opens at Cassiano park with James Vaufolin Sr. as president. The program runs through Tuesday featuring tour races, fair events for men and women, nightly dances, and Mexican stands for refreshments. Thousands may see benefits from Sunday light ads. Dial F-12931 to place your message.
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Mexico
Cassiano Park
Order of the Sons of America
James Vaufolin Sr
Instructors Added to Incarnate Word College
Incarnate Word college expands natural sciences faculty with three new instructors. Andrew Patterson joins chemistry after UT master's work, Josephine McAmill becomes biochemistry lecturer from Mt Holyoke with UT and Yale degrees, and Sister Mary Lucy to teach biology after a biologies PhD. Courses introduced include biology microbiology organic chemistry and physics. The program trains students for secondary science teaching and is AMA approved for pre medical studies.
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Incarnate Word College
Lasses
Andrew Patterson
University of Texas
Patterson
Josephine McAmill
Mt. Holyoke College
Massachusetts
Randolph Macon College
Yale
Mary Lucy
Suences
Catholic University
American Medical Association
Civilians Killed in RAF Raids Across Southeast England
Berlin dispatch reports several civilians killed as British bombers penetrated southwest Germany. One RAF plane was shot down, high explosive bombs damaged apartment houses, while German bombers raided airdromes and industrial targets in southeast England.
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Berlin
INS
Stredt
Germany
High Command
England
Gas Shipment to East Is Loaded in New Orleans
First relief gasoline shipment prepared to ease fuel shortages in the East. More than 2,000,000 gallons of Basaline loaded on six barges for transport via the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers to Pittsburgh. Towboat and large tow also slated to be loaded with the product and equipment.
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New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
Ohlo Hyers
DrOhight Iron Beaumnnt
Texne
Boy Scouts Plan Open House Display
The Boy Scouts of Sir Mary's parish will hold an open house at the parish school Sunday from 7 to 10 pm. Rev Amior Nuler, chairman of the scouting committee, announced the event to showcase works of Boy Scouts Cub Scouts and Sea Scouts in arts crafts trophies and medals won during the year. Refreshments will be served by the mothers of the scouts. Other committee members listed include F J Nedner Williams Barlo to and W J Lee.
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Sir. Mary's Parish
Paristy School
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Amior N.uler
Scouting Commit
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Abel I
F. J. Nedner
Willams Barloto
W. J. Lee
German Banker Arrested
Eighteen prominent German businessmen including the manager of the German bank were arrested in Antofagasta after raids. A home search uncovered three crates of arms and ammunition. Chilean authorities plan to discuss dissolving German organizations as Nazi sympathizer raids continue.
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Santiagg
Onus
Antofagasta
Chile
Ciile
Miners Strike Over Union Dues in Pa Anthracite Fields
About ten thousand hard miners in Pennsylvania's anthracite region idle during a strike against a dues increase proposed by United Mine Workers of America. The plan would raise dues from $1 to $1.46 a month with an 8 cent assessment. The national union approved the increase by referendum, but Pennsylvania miners voted against it.
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Uazleton
Pennsylvania
United Mine. Workers of America
Pensylvania
Rubber Company Workers Walk Out
DETROIT September 13 The United States Rubber company and its 4000 employees were idle today due to a wildcat strike by about 60 key girls in the fire division. Manager M A Clark said the workers refused to work over work levels demanded in certain positions.
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Detroit
United States Rubber Company
M. A. Clark
AbimiY Silent On Removals From Regular Army
War department officials refused to name 170 regular army officers whose removal from the active list was recommended to Secretary of War Stinson by a special board. The board acted under new legislation to increase efficiency, with 133 officers notified, 97 not yet notified, 66 requesting voluntary retirement, 9 seeking physical retirement board action, and 7 indicating a desire to appear before a board.
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Washington
War Department
War Stinson
Congress
Address Change Warning From State Selective Service
Austin dispatch reports State Selective Service Director J Watt Page warns registrants to promptly notify local draft boards of any address change. Delinquencies investigated by the Justice Department cited carelessness or ignorance of the law. Penalties include up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
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Austin
INS
Selective Service
J Watt Page
Department of Justice
Taxtininn
Two Reappointed on River Board
AUSTIN September 13 The governor announced the reappointment of Tom J. Dunbar and J A Whaley as members of the Upper Red River authority. The appointments go to the Senate for approval.
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Austin
UIS
Tom. J. Dunbar
J.A. Whaley
Upper Red River Authority
Duke Stevenson
Wille Gent
Senate
Mandy
Willkie Adds 80 Acres to Rush County Farms
Rushville Indiana September 13 Weldell L Willkie Republican presidential candidate last year has enlarged his Rush county land holdings to 1485 acres by purchasing an 80 acre farm. The announcement came from Miss Mary Sleeth manager of Willkie s five farms in the county.
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Rushville
Ind
Cains
Weldell L. Willkie
Republan
Rush County
Mary Sleeth
Willkie
Soviet Spokesman Hails FDR Speech
A Soviet Foreign Vice Commissar commented on President Roosevelt's speech calling it a devious political blow to Germany yet indicating it signaled something larger in intent. The remark, issued from Moscow, framed the address as exposing broader aims beyond wartime rhetoric.
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Moscow
Aravsky
Roosevelt
Germany
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