Subblockade Ineffectie Oy Beit Subblockade Ineffectie
British war front claims enemy submarines cannot win the war alone yet warns heavy losses at sea may occur. Norwegian coastal islands report torpedoing of freighter Akenside 2624 tons. 28 crew rescued. British losses rise to about 35 merchant ships. Finnish steamer Martti Ragnar sunk near southern Norway. Downing Street communique says allied war council agreed on coordinated measures for reductions in minitations and supplies. French and British leadership names listed as attendees.
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London
Hone Front
G. Commignie
Ministry of Information
Royal Navy
Air Force
Hisal Islands
Akenside
Lythe
England
Bergen
Britain
Martti Ragnar
Norway
Supreme War Council of
Great Britain
France
Duladier
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Raoul Dantry
Jean Darlan
Chamberlain
Lord Wallfex
Lord Chatfield
Hastings Bl. Tamar
Seaperlal Defense Committee
Eed
Oil News From County Fields Aims at Record Wildcat Drills
A fragmented Oil News report details multiple county prospects with No 24 McGirl Brothers, No 28 DoGIN Brothers, and Magnolia Petroteum among active and abandoned wells. It notes depths around 1825 feet, perforations, and wildcat operations in Duval, Duval Conte Ranch, and surrounding counties with several completed and abandoned attempts and varying production indicators.
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McGirl Brothers
Ned Cade
Aline
ReNpine Company
Dogin Brothers
Enam
Buval County
Magnolia Petroteum Company
Duval Conte Ranch
Wang
Waltine
Gem Aie
Goldston Sud
Charles R Foo
Jose Marcela Ynojoay
Sale
Wales
Tarrisann Wo
Ha Wrancisca
Trevino Wygors
Ner foxaUinya
Alea
Swat Teel
Len
Serbienski No
Pawna Tay AY Corporation
Wildcat
Nurges
Blanclind Olt and Gas Company
Camning
Stare
Packer Patron Company
Jon
Howard
the Ney Jrorlie Wenthy
Cink
Coonan
Ehtilp Wartier
Oul
Micaby Abdi
Man, 71, Wins Feud Head Lookalike Prize at Joske’s
S A Man, 71, tied with about 1000 locals in a contest to match President Roosevelt’s head shape. He won 25 from Joske Brothers after previously securing a $5 daily prize for the closest head measurement. Colhour, a retired farmer of Ban Antonian, credits his wife as she read about the contest. The couple, married 46 years, entered on day one and earned a Resistor hat as the first daily prize. Joske’s awarded 17 hats during the five day event, two daily to men circled in The Light photos and one daily for the closest head measurement.
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W. B. Colhour
Ban Antonian
Rockevelle
Joske Brothers
Colhour
Free
Colhours
Joske'’s
Neutrality committee eyed at Pan American conference
Panama City September 23 delegates from all 21 nations opened a pan American conference to study effects of the European war and consider a permanent neutrality committee. Proposals included a joint governing board of the Pan American Union, tighter economic links, and limits on belligerent privileges for ships in neutral waters.
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Panama City
Panama
Poletstt
Pan- Amerieaty Union
Saiires
Man 60 Dies After Auto Injuries on City Street
A 60 year old man died from injuries sustained in a car crash on the 2600 block of West Commerce Street five days ago. Joe Martinez, 62, and an unidentified person were injured in the same incident. The victim died at Robert B. Green Hospital after admission Monday night. The death raises the year’s toll to 63 in the county and five for September.
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Strick
Joe Martines
Robert B. Green
Marliney
Ascaads
Gaha
Baxne Counly
Landon Opposes Third Term Amid War Crises
Alfred M Landon, Republican nominee in 1936, told the New York World Telegram interview he would not seek a third term despite the present emergency. He said the nation could not tolerate a continuation of political entanglements while Europe faces growing conflicts.
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New York
New York World-Telegram
Alfred M. Landon Sia
Roosevelt
London
Peru
War 25 Years Ago Today
A reminiscence of battles and evacuations from a quarter century past notes the loss of life and rescue efforts. Survivors are tallied as missing sailors and ships like the Ataukir Cressy and Hague are linked to German submarine actions. Reports mention Austrian cruisers damaged by French ships in the Adriatic and movement of troops amid evolving war actions.
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Hy Ho K Mammiiitie
Trialaster
North Sea
Ataukir
Cressy
Hague
England
Sennton Henry Greot Ledge
New York
United States
Oclia Sera
Rome
Masseriy Maria
Theresa
Spawn
Adriatic
Paris
Dordeaux
Waong‘ale
Five Britons Die as Ship Hits Mine
TONNON September 23 44 an official announcement disclosed that the British patrol boat Kitswake struck a mine in the English Channel nine miles from the coast. Five crew members were killed and two were injured. The Kitswake went down September 20 and the five injured were taken to hospital as the patrol returned to base for reports.
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Tonnon
English Channel
Qehnlesity
Reparts
Brass Hats Replaced by Khaki Dress Caps in British Army
In London page 23 report notes that heavy ornate headgear of officers is removed under wartime dress regulations. Gold-branched peaks and Energé style find replacement with plain visors and khaki caps. Privates nickname officers War s Brass as a nod to new attire.
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London
London Rationing Cuts Traffic and Taxis
London moves to gasoline rationing today and orders general distribution of food ration forms. Registration for nationwide rationing is set for next Friday, with motorists facing limits of 100 to 200 miles per month. A 60 horsepower car would get 10 gallons monthly, trailing potential taxi shortages as drivers fear empty streets by afternoon.
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London
United
Tto
Belgium Keeps Albert Canal Dykes Closed Amid Defense Warnings
Brussels defense officials said opening the Albert Canal dykes to float barges would risk Belgian axis protection for Antwerp. Defense Minister Lieut. Col. Tenr Dents and Associated Press reported that circumstances required the dykes to stay shut.
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Brussels
Ic Albert
Canal Jykes
Antwerp
Associated Press
Tenr Dents
Albert Canal
Publisher Manly of Cotulla Dies
Cotulla publisher Manly died last night after more than 40 years guiding the Cotulla Record. He served as city secretary treasurer for six years and had been an alderman since 1913. He was president of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Cotulla
Manly
Cotulla Record
Wif
Chambey of Commerece
Photogrammetry Delegates Arrive for Texas Convention
Delegates to the semi annual convention of the American Society of Photogrammetry will register Monday at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio. Rob ert Coltharp, executive committee chair, arrives Sunday to finalize plans for the three day event opening Tuesday. About 60 delegates are expected to attend with exhibits on aerial and metric photography and a rectifier device from the U S department of agriculture among the displays.
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American Society of Photogrammetry
Plaza Hotel
Gilard Kingl
Texas
Robert Coltharp
Cha
San Antonia
Tienday
Coltharp
Austin
Frank Sylvan
Asalat Rnl
Plaza
Karg Alte
Unite States
Sla
Warsaw Radio Drowned Out by Nazi Interference
The Warsaw radio defiance of German troops was jammed for 15 minutes by a stronger Nazi station. Polish officials reported pamphlets dropped in the capital and the mayor criticized the poor Polish in the broadcasts. The broadcast acknowledged the government and army staff had left Poland while Warsaw claimed continued resilience.
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Vereczhm
Hungary
Warsaw
France
Britain
Stafan Starzinski
Odl
Vaclav Lipineki
Czer- Yorny
Lipineki
Modlin
Polis
Wieirdlng
Ceclaln
Etpinekl
Zamnesc
Rawa-Ruska
Lwow
Tig Reas
Warcaw
Starginski
Germany
Catholic Leaders Study Loss
Vatican dispatch reports high Catholic leaders weighing possible effects of the conquest of Falaud on peace. Pope Plug is said to be closely studying a August report. Cardinal Iiland, in Route from Poland, notes Poland remains a Catholic stronghold with mixed denominations and widespread religious shifts.
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Vatican City
Plug
Iiland
Mulmute
Poland
Tong
Prisihuto
Pet Parade Opens Comal County Fair
New Braunfels Sept 23 The annual colorful pet parade opened the Comal county fair officially here Friday with 108 entries More than expected prize winners announced Dorothy Lehhaber Mildred Pima and others carried prizes for various entries Judges were WT Terry M J L Dodson and Bill Webb from the recreation department
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Comal County Fair
New Brampels
Anual Colorul
Comal County
A. R. Egeeling
Ehair
Furt Prier
Dorothy Lehrawer
Lavo Japaresé
Mildred Pima
Kiye Byodt
Red Cross
Baskat
Menon Neuse
R. D. MiMet
Ful Jiminly
Mllevedacheot
Shiclsy Rlee
Invest
Daria Weller
Alice
Rust
Joyer Dedele
Wt, Terry
M.J. L. Dodson
Lockhart Juitor Chamber of Commerce
Bill Webb
Gan Antenta Recreation Department
Kononia IO in Spotlight on Moscow Talks
An unofficial report says Bay toni Foreign Minister Karl Seller is en route to Moscow for conferences with the Russian government. The talks center on the status of the Polish invasion and possible border revisions, a topic of strong speculation in Moscow.
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Moscow
Ull
Faritelalus
Bay Toni
Karl Seller
Poland
Ailshia
Balter
City Legal Staff Gets New Books
The city’s legal staff gained a law library after mayor Maury Maverick urged council to fund $500 for books and cases. Books came from Gabriel’s and Sons in Austin and Vernon Law Book Co. in Kansas City. cases from the city attorney’s San Antonio office.
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City Legal
Lncy
Iva. Kercheville
Maury Maverick
Council
Law
Cass
Gabniel’s and Sons
Austin
Vernon Law Book Company
Kansas City
Mendation of
Glty
San Antonis
China claims new victories over Japanese forces in China
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese officials recapture Kapan from Japanese forces last week and push back the Japanese fighting machine along the Klangal province front. Chinese officials claim renewed resistance across central provinces and along the Yangtze valley with casualties on both sides and incursions around Canton acknowledged by Japanese sources.
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Shanghai
Kapan
Klangal Province
Hongcong
Kinig
Yangtze River
Hupeh
Chongsha
Hanan
Canton
Pask
Canto
Ituklag
Konan
Goering Praises Heroes of Battle near Len Poland
Field Marshal Hermann Goering praised the first detachment of anti-aircraft regiment No. 22 for heroism in battles near Len Poland September 16 19. Officers and soldiers led by the commander inspired success and reported many deaths among the enemy while Goering issued praise as air force commander.
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Hermann Wilhelm Goorge
Mainy
No. 22
Len
Poland
Male ‘Eros
Goeridg
Slayor of Infant Faces Sanity Test
Freely acquitted mother Velma Baker Fink in Fremont Ohio after jurors found her not guilty by temporary insanity in the slaying of her one week old baby. Judge A Baumann noted the verdict and the potential for further actions depending on mental evaluation.
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Fremont
Ohio
Velma Baker Fink
A. Baumann
Mason
Sinte Daaphal
Phe
Mexico Drops Investment Tax
Mexico City sources said the government will discontinue the 4 percent tax on wealth sent out of the country. In operation for about 10 years the tax aimed to prevent foreign capital from leaving Mexico and to encourage reinvestment domestically.
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Mexico City
Mexico
John McMillan Dies in London Salvation Army Chief
Commissioner John McMillan, chief of staff of the Salvation Army, died Friday after a long illness in London. His death follows a career devoted to welfare work and public service with the organization.
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John McMillan
London
John McMilan
Salvation Army
Mong
Americans Flee War in Warsaw Reach German Refuge
Approximately seven American refugees from Warsaw found temporary shelter in Kornigsberg as street fighting intensified and the city of Warsaw faced severe bombing. The United States consulate staff aided about 1300 refugees, while the food supply remained very bad and risks of دخول doors-to bring in food persisted amid air attacks and artillery fire in the outskirts.
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Kornigsberg
Germany
Warsaw
Foreign Office
United States
Rennes Wiese
Thaddeus Chylinski
Warsary
Living Ghosts Haunt the Dead in Parlor Tales
In a feature tied to The American Weekly and distributed with the San Antonio Light, readers are invited to explore the odd belief in living ghosts and astral bodies. The piece notes a Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians occupying a country estate and recounts surreal stories alongside other curiosities and ads from The American Weekly.
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Royal Fraternity of
Master Metaphysicians
San Antonio
California
Reed
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