Willkie Urges South to Abandon Demo Tradition
Amarillo dispatch reports Wendell Willkie urging Southerners to abandon their 150 year old Democratic tradition as he and Roosevelt seek a third term. He spoke at Wood Park, saying rotation of offices is needed to preserve democracy, and accused Roosevelt of weakening democracy worldwide and inside the United States. He criticized party machines and highlighted debates on term limits.
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Tulsa
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Wilkie
Texas
Dixie
Tesas
Eward Park
Janitor to Lose Courthouse Job in Texas
Louis Rodrigues, courthouse janitor, will be dismissed October 1 as the commissioners' court orders staff reduction. The uproar follows reports of political tensions and public security concerns in Amarillo, with crowds and marching bands visible near the post form and city events surrounding the Democratic and Republican campaigns.
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Will W. Wood
Eens Rodriguez
Anacin pain relief ads offer pocket packs for 10 cents
Anacin promotes a four tablet pocket pack for 10 cents claiming a physician style combination of active ingredients relieves headaches quickly. Available in 4 tablet packs and larger tins and bottles with standardized dosage, the ad cautions to see a doctor if pain persists or is severe.
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Anacin
Cruchstore
Stormy London Air Raid Reports Amid Channel Attacks
An official broadcast described night raids centred on London with several fires and structural damage but limited casualties. The RAF claimed success against German barges and air bases, while weather hindered raid effectiveness. No casualty figures were released, though reports noted hospital threats and fires in central London.
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Junior College to Open Night Class
The San Antonio junior college will begin night classes in algebra trigonometry and mathematics of finance next week. Director J B Nelson announced students should meet at 7 20 p m on Monday to enroll with extended offerings for the 1940 81 school year.
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Aliens in Canal Zone Rounded Up
Cristobal Canal Zone Sept 17 Army transport American Legion carried 134 known Canal Zone residents to Ellis Island New York as U S authorities rounded up these Aliens for processing in a security sweep by the government.
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Arms Plant Gets Blow up Threat
Bridgeport police responded to an anonymous tip that the Remington Arms plant would be blown up. Works manager James H. Chasmar questioned the warning, noting 68 guards would be increased and stressing the site’s protection. State Police relayed the threat to Westport and Brooklyn precincts as a precaution.
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United States
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Willard
Invasion Still Feared As Churchill Addresses Commons
Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that Germany continues to deploy barges and ships for a possible invasion. He cautioned that Mussolini may act at a moment he deems best while noting air raids and casualties in Britain. Chamberlain returned to the bench to cheers as Parliament met under altered surroundings.
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Winston Churchill
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Churchll
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Britain
Churchill
Royal Air Force
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Porter
Nevstel Chamberlain
Council
Chamber of Commons
Plumbers Aids Told to Register in San Antonio
City hall announces a new plumbing ordinance making all apprentices over 16 register with the city plumbing inspector. The requirement passed by the city council on August 22 takes effect Monday and covers those learning the trade in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Boys' Club to See 'Helpful Henry' film noted
Roy Pope announces unit No 1 Boys Club will screen the film Helpful Henry on Tuesday at 8 pm. The program centers on a city boy’s experience on a farm and was donated by C. E. Troutz, public affairs forum director.
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Ntlott Henry
Boys’ Club
Roy Pope
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C. E. Troutz
Public Affaire Forum
London Firemen Forget Dangers
Reporter William London travels with a London fire brigade during a major center blaze amid German bombs. Firemen fight under perilous conditions, operating multiple pumps while nearby fires threaten wooden roofs and incendiaries, and the crew endures long shifts as they work to prevent spread.
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London
Newark
Shexry
Brooks Field adopts new unit designations for squadrons
Merging multiple Brooks Field units, the new system uses two designations, including a 2-B tag for the Tuesday School squadron of the Advanced Plying school. The redesign covers groups destined for Puerto Rico, Alaska, Filington Meld in Houston, and San Angelo.
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Brooksfield
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Alaska
Filington
Houston
San Angelo
New gastric tonic Retonge touted for San Antonio relief
A vegetable tonic named Retonge claims to relieve hundreds suffering stomach issues due to poor gastric juice flow. It will be sold starting Friday at Walgreens and Nance Drug Stores with a money back guarantee and an on-site representative at Walgreens, 300 East Houston St.
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