Britain's Dakar attempt falters as warships suffer damage
London reports British forces withdraw from Dakar after a three day battle in which British warships sustained damage and casualties. The decision followed French shore bombardments and the Gibraltar air raid as Vichy confirms arsenal and coastal buildings were struck by French planes.
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Great Britain
Dakar
French West Africa
Norway
Flanders
Somailland
Britain
Churnhill
News
Atone
de Gaulle
Dakar Falls
Charles de Gaulle
British
Ministry of Information
Vichy
Barham
Resolution
Bent
Richelieu
de Gautle
Petain
Admiralty
Gibraltar
Siege of Dakar Abandoned and Gibraltar Air Raid Casualties
The siege of Dakar was abandoned as reinforcements were diverted for operations against Germany and Italy. A September 25 French air raid on Gibraltar killed four and injured a dozen, with about 200 bombs dropped near the British battle cruiser Renown. Mrs. Jean Dixon, wife of the British air attaché in Madrid, described the damage.
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Gibraltar
Fittie” Danage
Jean Dixon
Madrid
Hick Alcon Dies in Austin
Hick Alcon, a longtime newspaper publisher and Texas political publicist known across the state as Hick, died suddenly at his Austin home. He helped lead the parole board under Gov Allred and backed Jerry Sadler in his rise, with his work credited in Sadler’s gubernatorial campaign. He was 36 and survived by his widow and daughter Phila Jean.
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W. W. Halcomb
Texas
Hick
Falcom
Texas Panhandle
James V. Allred
Gerald Mann
Allred
Mann
Washington
Texas Planing Board
Halcomb l
Halcombh
Jerry Sadler
Halcomb
Sadler
Pne Young Caughter
Phila Jean
County Spending for Shows Banned
Austin Sept 26. County commissioners have no authority to issue time warrants to construct livestock show buildings. Attorney General Gerald Mann ruled today in response to a request from Ernest Gumn El Paso county attorney.
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Austin
Gerald Mann
Ernest Gumn
el Paso
Tomey
Archaeologist Frans Blom to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Tulane archaeologist Frans Blom will address Rotary members at a noon Friday gathering at the St. Anthony hotel. He will discuss "The History of, then Garbage Can," detailing historical insights and material culture.
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Rotary
Frans Blom
Tulane University
Rotary Club
St. Anthony Hotel
Star Mothers to Be Honored in San Antonio Event
All Gold Star mothers of San Antonio will be honored Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Gim ter hotel with a patriotic musical program and luncheon. Ranking army officials will attend. a reward will be presented to Mrs. Fanny Appler whikey, 60, as oldest Gold Star mother. Otto Zoeller directs music and Mrs. Kate Settleman chairs the event with blanket invitations issued to all Gold Star mothers in the city.
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San Antonio
Gimter Hotel
Veterans’ Organizations
The
Elks Club
Army
Fanny Appler Whikey
Otto Zoeller
Jmellcan
Kate Settleman
Ciano and Hitler to Discuss Moves
Germany and Italy move toward closer axis ties as Ciano travels to Berlin amid hints Spain may seek axis closeness and Japan alignment. Berlin endures a heavy Allied raid with civilian casualties while German and British exchanges hint at broader strategic realignments and reactions to US support.
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Italy
Count’ Galeagzo Ciano
Germany
Ciano
Spain
Japan
Plymouth
Southend
Dungeness
Dr Julia Bass Funeral Rites Held for Retired Physician
Dr Julia Helen Bass 83 former president of the San Antonio Parents and Teachers association and a retired physician died Wednesday night at her daughter Mrs J H Berry's home in Austin. Final rites held at 3 39 p m Friday at Zizik Kearns funeral home with cremation at Mission Burial Park. Memorial services set for Saturday afternoon in Austin. Survivors include daughter Mrs Berry four grandchildren two great grandchildren two nieces and a nephew with numerous active and honorary pallbearers named from Austin San Antonio and Fort Worth.
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Zizik-Kearns
Julia Helen ‘Bass
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Gibson
Veth, Arthuy
James Berry
GCOMVENTION IN TEXAS PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS PLANNED
Delegates to the National Association of Accredited Beauty Culturists will be welcomed Thursday ahead of the convention opening Sunday in San Antonio. Clyde Harding leads arrangements with a Mexican trombone group, cowboy participants, and WPA entertainment. Opening ceremonies feature Texas fashion displays in the Gunter Hotel rose room.
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National Association of Accredited Beauty Culturists
Clyde Harding
State Association
Missouri-Kangus- Texas
Austin
San Anentonio
la Villa
WPA
Gunter Hotel
Texas
Exoavst
Bandera
Mexico
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