Fourth invasion shapes Britain as Celt resistance fades
The piece surveys early British history from Roman retreat to the Anglo Saxon conquest. It cites Roman peace and later decay under taxation and bureaucracy, then describes Teutonic raids led by Hengist and Horsa and the eventual Saxon settlement that created England.
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Britain
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Iland
Rome
John KR. Green
Font
Spain
Greece
Theodoric
Italy
Jutland
Hyo Ealdormen
Hengist
Horse
Roman Empire
Gaut
France
Angla
Land
Engin - Lau
Freland
Anglen
Disrelet
Germany
Schieswe
Weather Outlook Predicts Warm Midweek In San Antonio
Forecasters say Wednesday may bring a high near 98 degrees with morning lows around 78. Partly cloudy skies and light easterly winds are expected, while Tuesday’s actual temperatures slightly exceed predictions. Extreme cool mornings appear over for now.
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San Antonio
Well Digger Trapped After 18 Foot Fall in City
Frank Perales an 80 year old well digger fell eighteen feet into a ten foot shaft on South Zarra Mora Street near the city limits. Passersby heard his cries and he was rescued after being trapped for some time. He received treatment at Robert B. Gren hospital for shock and bruises.
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Frank Perales
Chich Alley
Zarramora Street
Police Disarmament Raid Aims to Disarm Suspect on Idaho Street
Police report an officer disarmed a man in the middle of Idaho Street on Wednesday night. Officer M. Martinez arrived at 200 block of Idaho Street and subdued the individual who did not attempt to use a pistol. Suspect identified as Booty Green residing at 1739 East Crockett Street.
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M. Martinez
Idaho Street
Martinez
Ab City
Tedi
Booty Green
East Crockett Street
Houston Bandit Flees With $500
A gray haired bandit escaped with a sack containing 506 dollars near a Houston drive-in sandwich stand owner Prince. At 3 10 a m today he pulled a large caliber pistol and demanded the money, then jumped into a waiting car with two companions and drove off.
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Houston
EL P. Prince
Prince
Bellville Man Given Sentence for Slaying Ex-Sheriff
Emmit Fischer of Bellville received a 71 year sentence after pleading guilty to the slaying of A. J. Remamett a former sheriff of Austin County. The case was moved from Austin County to Bellville for sentencing after a plea agreement.
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New Brampfls
Emmit Fischer
Bellville
A. J. Remamett
Bellvile
Fischer
Remmett
Austin County
Mexican Town on Electric Strike
Tevintlan Puebla reports no electric service as consumers refuse a rate increase. Tezintlan birthplace of Gen Manuel Avila Gomez president-elect of Mexico who is vacationing nearby at a village not affected by the strike.
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Mexico City
Tevintlan
Puebla
Tezintlan
Igen
Manuel Avila Gomacho
Elecr
Mexico
German Blitz Damages London Docks Subways and Blocks
Berlin reports heavy bombing of London with blocks wiped out in eastern districts and a direct hit on the underground. German sources claim ships still move on the Thames while long range shells threaten future raids from the French coast.
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Berlin
High Command
Todas
London
DNB
Officialinns
Ageney
Carnomind
West India
Victoria
Pas
Croydon
Thames
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischer Bedbachter
Sre
Prattleing
Highest Tide of Year Laps Britain
The highest tide of the year flooded Britain's beaches today in London as water levels rose, with authorities estimating it will take time for normal levels to return.
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Britain
London
Guardsmen Ordered to Immediate Duty Across States
About 606 National Guard officers were ordered to duty to staff draft headquarters in 48 states. Roughly 10 officers were assigned to each state headquarter, with civilians serving on local draft boards and military personnel staying at the state level.
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Washington
Tnsons
National Guard
Draff Hoards
Major Italian Advance Threatens Alexandria Front
British communique reports heavy aerial and artillery bombardment of Italian troops at Sidi Barrani Egypt as two motorized columns push east from the Libyan border. Italians reach beyond Sidi Barrani toward Matruh while British ops focus on harassing actions despite sandstorms and extreme heat.
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Cairo
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Mediterranean
Coms Diunique
Alexandria
Colummns
Suez Canal
Brietain
Matruh
London Marks 100th Daytime Air Raid
London observed its hundredth daylight raid since the war began. The past 24 hours featured the longest air alarm on record at sixty four minutes.
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London
U Bondon
Britain May Buy Big U S Bombers
Washington reports negotiations near completion for the United States to release a definite number of B 17 B long range bombers to Britain. The planes would cost 260000 each, cruise 3000 miles at 300 mph, and may number about 30 depending on policy and production.
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Washington
England
Britain
Boeing
Robert B. Green
United States
Agnes C. Miller
Pany
Waverly Avenue
Anid
Bomb Blizzard on London Tops Bomb Blizzard on London Tops
London observers report German air raids on London have caused heavy damage but failed to disrupt vital communications or demoralize civilians. They say invasion prospects decreased as Luftwaffe attacks did not achieve strategic goals.
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London
luft+ walle
British Air Losses Report in Early September
London reports from Sept 18 state the British air force lost 621 planes and under 600 men since August 8, while Germany claims 2086 British planes downed in August and early September. Italy and Near East air actions are noted with various losses on both sides.
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London
Archibald Biwish
Laat
Berlin
Reaney
High Command
DNB
Designation for Stadium Drive Delayed by City Council
Street Commissioner Paul Steffler announced Stadium Drive will be renamed at Thursday’s city council meeting. New signs will be installed at Stadium Drive intersections with Hildebrand Avenue Mulberry Avenue and North St. Marys Street.
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Alameda
Stadium Drive
Paul Steffler
Steffler
Hildebrand Avenue
Mulberry Avenue
St. Mary’s Street
WNL
Dr Johnson Wins Appeal in Removal Case
Astin Sept 18 The Texas Board of Central is powerless to remove Dr W J Johnson superintendent of the San Antonio State Hospital without a formal court action The Supreme Court refused to review a Civil Appeals ruling that Johnson appointed for a two year term could be removed only for cause and only after a court hearing The Board sought his removal on grounds of alleged immorality.
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Astin
TNS
Supreme Call
Texas Board of Centrol
W. J. Johnson
San Antonio State Hospital
Johnson
Bosid
Great Battle East of London Sticks to Luftwaffe Assault
British forces repelled a major air raid east of London as 300 German planes with Messerschmitt escorts attacked the Thames estuary. RAF Hurricanes and Spitfires fought over targets including Ostend and The Hague, with reports of several German planes shot down and malfunctions among escort formations.
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London
Germany
British Press Association
Thames
Messerachmitts
England
Channel Cliffs
Channel Coast
Associated Press
Britain
Thames Estuary
Air Ministry
Fternean
Ostend
Ab Zeerbrugee
Lelowes
Straits of Dover
War at a Glance: Blitz Night and Africa Front Shifts
German bombers unleash a nine hour forty four minute raid over London as Nazi daylight attacks hit five hours and waves reach Liverpool Glasgow and near the U.S. embassy while British casualties mount in the thousands. In Africa Italian invaders push toward the Egyptian border with major clashes ahead. Von Ribbentrop heads to Rome to confer with Mussolini and Ciano.
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Associated Press
Britain
London
Dover
Liverpool
Glasgow
U.S
Africa
von Ribbentrop
Rome
Mussolini
Count Ciano
Heavy Allied Bombing Strikes German Ports and defenses
British air attacks last night damaged numerous German party and military stores along the north European coast. Cherbourg, once a transatlantic port, was heavily attacked with two supply ships sunk and many fires. German gun emplacements at Camp Gris Nez near Dover were also bombed.
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London
Europe
Air Ministry
Cherbourg
France
Boeal
Khatbar
Gris Nez
Dover
Chicago Meeting to Hear Maverick and Allies
Admiral William J Standley arrived in Chicago to address a meeting sponsored by the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. Dorothy Thompson, Mayor Maury Maverick of San Antonio, and Douglas Fairbanks Sr are also scheduled to speak at the event.
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Chicago
Tnsi
William J1. Standley
Committee To Defend
America
Allies
Dorothy Thompson
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Douglas Fairbanks Gr
Wiuss
Man arraigned on illegal entry after deportation
Martitez Wednesday appeared before U. S. Commissioner P. A. Lockhart charged with illegal entry into the United States after deportation. Bond set at 1000.
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Megal
Mandesis Martitez
U. S
P. A. Lockhart
United States
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with scattered showers mainly in the south. East winds near the coast and cooler in the far north. Temperatures around 70s Wednesday night and near 99 during the day. highs near 97 Tuesday. Period covers September 18 to 21, 1940.
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San Antonio
Horizan
West Texas
Alport
Farruna
Texas
Peral
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