Public Opinion Urged to Curb Federal Spending Amid Crisis
A 1940 letter to Hearst urges drastic cuts in government costs to avert bankruptcy as Congress expands appropriations. Frederick C. Smith appeals to readers to pressure Congress toward waste elimination while warning of a weakening national defense mirrored by France under Blum. Armamin de Casseres and others add to concerns about defense and fiscal policy.
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Wantington
B.C
Hearst
Congress
United States
Tan
Frederick C. Smith
M. C
New York
Karmr
M. Lean Blum
France
Vichy
Tik
M. Blam
Roosevelt
New York Times
MW. Blam
Regia
Nicaragua Canal
West Point
Annaplis
M. Blum
Mosco
Mitler
Japan says US forced stance on new Far East pact
In Tokyo reports, Japanese officials told AP that U S influence shaped Japan's shift in policy amid the nine year strain over East Asian strategy. They argued the United States driven Japan to take sides, stressing that Japan's friendship with the U S could have been preserved. Emperor Hirohito and Foreign Minister Mitsuoka said the treaty does not force entry into the European war and highlights Italy's role in Japan's broader East Asia aims.
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Tokyo
Berlin
Crostalli
United States
Associated Press
Japan
Far East
America
Hachiro Arita
Joseph C. Grew
Yona
Amer
Sama
Russia
Iota
Race Rapont
Germany
Italy
Spain
Hirohito
Yosuke Mitsuoka
Italion
EDR Schedules Address and Cruise in Washington
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt to have a busy weekend with an address at the new 13 million airpad and at Maryland defense works, plus a cruise and inspection tour.
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Cruise
Washington
Maryland Defense Works
Roosella
Sunshine and Calm Seas Reported in Dover Straits
London dispatch says Channel reports a calm sea and sunshine in the Straits of Dover with a sea fog limiting visibility. Fresh northward breeze noted. unusual weather detail appears in the Brikiet Press association report.
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London
Pi—Brullan
Sunshine
Straits of Dover
Brikiet Press Association
Welles Says Negotiation Can Solve Far East Problems
Sumner Welles undersecretary of state declared there is no Far East problem that cannot be solved through negotiation though the United States will prepare for any eventualities. He outlined U S policy aims including support to Britain and the Dominions and emphasized adherence to treaties and international law while open to peaceful modifications as conditions change.
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Cleveland
Sumner Welles
Far East
United States
Welles
Great Britain
Foreign Affairs Council
Japan
Bulgaria May Join Axis In Balkan Realignment
Rumors from Rome report Bulgaria, ally of Russia, considered joining the Axis pact with Germany Italy and Japan. Observers say such alignment would aim to protect Sofia from Greece and Turkey, potentially isolating Turkey and shaping southeastern Europe diplomacy. Boris reportedly discussed with Ivan Popoff as finance minister Boki Rojilote to visit Berlin and Rome next month.
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Rome
Ivanan
Italy
Germany
Europe
Greece
Boris
Sofie
Ivan Popoff
Boki Rojilote
Berlin
Turkey
Nazis Hedge on Soviet Query on Pact Information
German foreign office spokesman hedged when asked if the Soviet Union was informed in advance of the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact. The broadcast noted Germany’s friendly relations with the Soviet Union were considered as the Axis powers and Japan concluded their agreement.
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Foreign Office
Berlin
Soviet Union
Japan
Germany
Adherents of Carol Arrested in Bucharest
In Bucharest on September 28 a group described as adherents of former King Carol were placed under house arrest by the government. The action targets key backers of Carol’s regime and signals a crackdown following the political shift.
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Carol
Bucharest
Romania
Paartheen
Artest
Nazis Claim Massive Air Raids Over England
Berlin reports the heaviest air attack yet by 1100 tons of bombs dropped on England with substantial destruction. German sources say two merchant ships in Dover harbor were sunk, another hit, while naval battles and a long-range dive attack on a fuselage plant are cited.
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Berlin
England
High Command
Dover Harbor
Germany
Chemuel
Leonhard
Bilmninghon
France arrests ex Senator Behrameel amid wartime decree
Vichy France Sept 28 The administration announced the arrest of ex Senator Abraham Behrameel former minister of the interior. A decree suspends municipal contracts at five French towns and villages for the duration of hostilities.
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Vichy
France
Abraham Behrameel
Interior
Tristan Kidnaper Arraignment Set
Redwood City dispatch reports Wilhelm Jakob Machlenbroich to be arraigned Monday on an indictment charging him with kidnapping Mare De Tristan Jr. son of the Count and Countess Mare De Tristan. Bail set at 100000. he remains jailed until then. Grand jury deemed the evidence sufficient.
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Redwood City
Wilhelm Jakob Machlenbroich
Mare de Tristan ,Jr
Mare de Tristan
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area Text Likely
San Antonio area forecast shows Sunday mostly cloudy with light easterly winds. Saturday highs near 45 with Sunday low around 58 and a Sunday high near 88. East Texas expects fair, warmer interior, partly cloudy Sunday. West Texas partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with showers north and south.
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San Antonin
East Texas
Rio Grande Valley
West
Texas
Ate-Hune
Ehawers
London Hit By New German Bombing Raid
London endured a fresh morning raid as 14 German bombers attacked the capital after a ferocious overnight assault. Reports say 133 German planes were lost yesterday, with total September losses around 1000 for a second straight month. Britain claimed heavy bombardments aimed at Scotland and Wales, while RAF fighters intercepted and large scale operations continued along the German coast and invasion ports.
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London
Strick
England
Scotland
Britain
Wales
Midlands
R.A. F
Germen Hel
Ater
Soviet Russia reports tripartite pact with Germany and Japan
Moscow dispatch notes the Soviet government Pravda and Investis announce a 24 hour silence broken to confirm a three nation military pact among Germany Japan and Italy. The papers publish the treaty text and speeches by Joachim von Ribbentrop and Hitler as carried by DNB.
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Moscow
Ofean
Investis
Communtet
Pravda
Germany
Japan
Nly
DNB
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Adolf Hitler
Discretion Navy Decree on Shorts
Berlin reports a three power pact shaping a new world order with Soviet Red Star as symbol and spheres of influence defined Europe Africa and Asia. US Britain and Japan cohesion may affect arms to Britain but no immediate conflict seen. discussions note Monroe Doctrine and potential Pacific settlement while predictions of global division and fashion notes on “shorts” prescribed for various regions.
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Berlin
Europe
Africa
Ernst Asia
Japan
South America
Greater East Asia
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Soviet Union
China
Moscow
Russia
United States
Sda
Germany
Great Britain
Honolulu
Ube
R-Benceforth
Thole
Sam
Edgland
Jeland
Spain
Weather notes from San Antonio forecast this weekend
A garbled report describes Saturday warm but not extreme conditions in San Antonio. It cites a low around 58 degrees and a high near 85, with Sunday expected to rise further into the mid eighties.
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San Antonio
Son Succeeds Late Austin Councilman
In Austin on September 28 the city council named C. E. Bartholomew Jr. to succeed his father, C. M. Bartholomew, who died Wednesday. The elder Bartholomew long served as water and light commissioner for the city.
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Austin
UPI
C. E Bartholomew
C. M. Bartholomew
Bartholomew
Hour Returns to Daylight Savers
New York reports the fall return to standard time at 2 P M Sunday as daylight saving time ends. The article notes the time change affects persons who slept an hour in April and mentions plans for lower rates and railway competition as Mexican railways study reduced fares amid rising bus competition.
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New York
Mexican Nations Railways
la Combi
Pact study and air raids mark extended wartime activity
Officials in Washington say the Axis pact between Germany Italy and Japan is being studied for potential effects on the United States and Russia while noting no expected change in policy. Japan claims U.S. opposition pushed them toward the axis. Russia remains hedged between opposing forces. Germany resumes daylight raids on London after twenty one nights of bombing as British forces strike coastal bases and targets in Germany. Raids also reported across Scotland Wales and much of England.
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High Command
England
London
DNB
English Channel
Ireland
Duesseldorf
Bandon Fvas
Germany
Alice Tebb in distress near Malabar as Malabar speeds to help
The freighter Alice Tebb, 2426 tons, with seams open and pumps failing, is 100 miles east of Jacksonville. The steamship Malabar rushes to aid, with coast guard Tallapoosa en route from Savannah. Samuel Q. Brown and Tide Water Association Oil ship nearby. Crew prepared to abandon ship.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Alice Tebb
Alantic
Coal Guard
Tebb
Southland Steamship Company
Aberdeen
Wash
Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Savannah
Mackay Radio Ao Dupiter, Fur
Tide Water Association Oil Company
Samuel Q. Brown
Builder Works From Inside Out in Belleville
In Belleville Illinois on September 20 work progressed rapidly on a prefabricated house being erected for the O Hara family. The basement and other sections were formed as workmen hastened to advance the project, while John O Hara warned against overdoing speed.
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Belleville
John O'Hara
O'Hara
Society to Meet Bi Vincent Be Paul Society
Be Paul society will meet with the Rev. P J Pricking at St Agnes church, 12 Rule Street, on Sunday October 8. The gathering invites members and friends of the parish to attend and discuss community outreach plans.
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Bi. Vincent Be Paul Society
St. Agnes
Rule Street
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