UNRRA accused of inciting race and class hatred
Rep. Thomas of New Jersey called for a congressional probe into the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration accusing it of aiding the Communist party. He cited a radio broadcast transcript and said UNRRA may be financing communist activity abroad, prompting OPA and UNRRA comments pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Relief Administration
Washington
Rep. Thomas
New Jersey
UNRRA
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
United States
Thomas
House Committee On un-American Activities
Old Dies Committee
New York
OPA
General Accounting Office
Communist Party
House Military Committee
Europe
Mary L Spenc in Amarillo and Plainview Texas
Readable text lists addresses in Amarillo 1026 W 6th and Plainview 710 Broadway for Mary L Spenc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L
Plainview Texas
Full Cargo Of Blood Is Flown Out
A four engined aircraft carries a cargo of blood from Naval Air Station Honolulu as part of a year’s supply. The flight is part of 15 000 gallons of whole blood delivered by the Naval Air Transport Service from San Francisco Portland and as far east as Chicago iced and flown to blood banks within 36 hours. Universal type blood is gathered at regional banks for rapid dispatch to war front and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Air Station
Honolulu
Naval Air Transport Service
Universal
San Francisco
Portland
Chicago
NATS Pilots Keep Pacific Lines Open Across Vast Distances
The article profiles Navy Air Transport Service crews delivering passengers and cargo across the Pacific with blood deliveries among tasks. It highlights pilots and radiomen like John L. Harris of Kansas City, Robert Clark of Westfield, Lt. John A. de Gomez of Oakland, and notes de Gomez plans to return home for a baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianas
Philippines
Ottawa
NATS
Pacific
John L. Harris
Kansas City
Harris
Robert Clark
Westfield
N. J
Clark
Wall Street
John A. de Gomez
Lefty
Oakland
Cal
Gomez
Pete de Gomez
Bisbee, Ariz
Naval Air Service
Homecoming of Major Tolleson Highlights Long War Service
Maj. Jim Tolleson, Army Air Forces pilot and son of Mrs. Hugh Tolleson, returns home on 60 day leave after nearly two years overseas. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Presidential Unit Citation, took part in the Ploesti raid, Berlin raids, and survived a German POW camp before escaping. He plans to visit Dallas relatives before reporting to Miami Beach, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Jim Tolleson
Army Air Forces
Hugh Tolleson
van Buren
Tolleson
Dallas
Betty
Southern Methodist University
Olen C. Turner
Miami Beach
Fla
Anthony Adverse
Ploesti
Romania
Amarillo
Berlin
Hamburg
Almost Foolproof Plane Planned for Postwar Private Flying
The Miles Messenger light aircraft, described as almost foolproof, will be produced in large numbers after the war for businessmen. A three to four seater low wing monoplane with a 140 hp engine, it can take off in 60 yards in a five mile wind and clear a 50 foot obstacle 138 feet from takeoff, with a top speed of 120 mph and full 360 degree pilot visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
FEPC Strike Looms At Shell Deer Park Refinery
Houston June 7 Workers at Shell Oil Deer Park refinery threaten to strike if FEPC orders further upgrading of Latin American and black employees. The vote to walk off came after a three day walkout following the promotion of two Latin American workers. John W. Sanderson cited an 803 to 20 vote under the 30 day cooling off rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
U PR
Shell Oil Company
Deer Park
Fair Employment Practices Committee
FEPC
John W. Sanderson
Conciliation Service
Texas Nation Raises Flag on Okinawa in San Jacinto Day Gift
First Lieutenant John Lee Smith Jr. reports a Texas flag raised on Okinawa after a gift from his parents, Lt. Gov. John Lee Smith and wife. He and friends held a formal ceremony, sparking curiosity from a Pennsylvania Marine about allied nations in the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.P
Okinawa
Pacific
John Lee Smith, Jr
John Lee Smith
San Jacinto
Smith
Pennsylvania
United States
Moroline Hair Tonic Promises Lustrous Hold
Advert shows Moroline Hair Tonic as a grooming aid for unruly hair. Claims keep hair in place and give lustre. Features a big bottle for 25 cents and notes wide availability.
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Price Administration
Chester Bowles
Army Air Forces Photo
Jim Holleson
John H. Smith
Life Insurance
Tyler
Copr
Btance Incorporated
Libby
China
Texas
Michigan
Golden Light Coffee
Betty Reynolds
Brooklyn
Miss Reynolds
Cretney
Polk
Nyde
Adventures of
Mr. Topper
Texas ‘Nation
Etrading
Kids’ Corner
Gandy
Pique
Batiste
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Pan
State Chemical Company
Cedar Brook
Gordon's Gin
Gibley
E. 7Th St
N. E. 8Th St
N. Fillmore
Led
Dad
Uncle Sam
Father
Anthony
Anthony’s
Silver Palm
Bancora
Bankaloo
Neckties
Men’‘s
Oxfords
Leather House
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