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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
2
A historical overview recounts Caesar s invasion of Britain and the Roman influence shaping culture and cities. It notes Br itons uniting to resist, Boadicea s revolt, and the long arc from Roman legions to Saxon invasions, ending with hopes for citizenship in Reno in 1947.
A severe gale from the northeast caused widespread damage across Nova Scotia and nearby areas, with hundreds of thousands in losses. Coastal shipping was pounded, several small vessels were sunk or grounded, and communications and power services were disrupted. A few injuries were reported, none serious. Separately, distress calls were received from ships near Anticosti Island as crews remained aboard. In Maizuru, Japan, a warship named Nowakg launched today with few operational details disclosed.
Daily weather data for various U S and international locations is mixed with stray remarks on rainfall, moon phases, and cloud cover. It also highlights a local craftsman Louis Creeke who built a hand carved model of an early sailing war vessel and discusses medieval English ship features and fighting gear.
London reports the death of Lord Lamington a 16 year old wounded in March by an Indian assailant. He served as president of the Bast Widin ave association and died today.
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