Guayule Curtailment Defended By Jeffers
Rubber Director Jeffers told senators synthetic rubber has been perfected to the point where quality answers meet requirements without mixtures. He displayed what he called the nation’s first all synthetic heavy duty truck tire. He defended continuing guayule planting, arguing the area is better used for food crops.
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Washington
Jeffers
Senate
Ed Cutrruineng
Guayule
Goodyear
Jafan Institute
W. Va
Magazine Story On Mrs Toepperwein
Mrs Adolph Toepperwein of 16td Avenue B is profiled in the May American magazine as an inspiring figure in the interesting people section. A 60 year old marksman known as Auntie Plinky, she has taught dead-eye life shooting at over 109 army camps and holds world records in women’s rifle and pistol shooting begun after her 1903 marriage to Mr Toepperwein who holds 14 world records.
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Adolph ‘Toepperwein
Avenue
Toepperwelh
Plinky
Hegan
Alien registration charge filed in extended curfew case
Luis Torres Rice faced an alien registration failure charge after arraignment before U S Commissioner A V Knight. Bond set under 500 dollars as authorities enforce a curfew extended to 2 30 a m for the Eighth Service command in the five state area.
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Eighth Service Command
Torhis Five-State Area
Luis ‘Torres Rice
U.S
A. V. Knight
Insurance Co Shows Continuous Gain in Texas Agencies
The Life Insurance Company of Virginia reports steady progress for its South Texas and San Antonio agency under General Agent Ka A. Travis. James E. Woodward, vice president, notes Travis moved to third among AQ agencies by February. Ralph W. Hammonds ranks fourth for the year among individual producers. The company, founded in 1871, is the oldest southern insurer in the United States. Travis has served in San Antonio for eight years.
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South Texas and
San Antonio
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Ka A. Travis
James E. Woodward
Travis
Pebriary
Yoodwich
Ralph W. Hammonds
The
United States
Woodward
Tie Insurahor
Major Badgett Gets Kelly Assignment
Major Badgett transfers from Stinson depot group training to Ealy field as assistant to Lt. Gen. Garnar in San Antonio air depot division. Badgett, Kelly Field graduate 1914, previously served at Dimenn field and Stinson. Ten swindling charges were to be filed Thursday against a young red-haired Austin Worman who confessed to passing numerous worthless checks on local merchants.
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Mal
James G. Badger
Stinson Heldne
Ealyfield
Lient
Gol. Gervais J. Garnar
San Antonio
Robbery netted $40 and a watch recovered
A Kelly field soldier and Thomas Metcalf were robbed Wednesday night. Patrolmen Sandoval and Tyes detained two suspects in the 103 block of West Mauston street. money and the watch were recovered. Metcalf was robbed near Crockett and Nacogdoches, losing $28.
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Kmme
Kelly
Lin
St. Mary's Street
A. ¢. Sandoval
B. B. Tyes
West Mauston Street
William J. Owens
Thomas Metcalf
San Antonio
Merenti
Crockett
Nacogriaches
Nalan Street
Hey
OPA Warns Liquor Prices and Enforcement Steps
OPA warned violators and said spot checks will cover liquor retailers from May to June. Officials note policing of illicit liquor and price gouging is intensified as OPA considers revised pricing rules based on March 1942 levels, with no current rationing indicated but local programs exist in some states.
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OPA
Iiquor
City Aid for Center Asked
A request for $1000 to sponsor recreation at the Fort Smith Houston reception center was presented to the city council. Lieut. F. G. Bray urged support, noting 200000 plus men passing through and calling the program a strong deterrent. Council member Anderson offered $25 if the full amount wasn’t approved.
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Fort Sm Houston
F. G. Bray
Chamber of Commerce
South Texas
Bray
A. Ww. C. Ls
Council
Andereson
Anderson
Florence Migiains
Gnc
Robbery Charges Filed On Two Men
Four charges of robbery by assault were filed against two men. George Lee Coleman of 1224 Sherman Street faces counts for taking $60 from Sgt. H. A. Cantrell on March 3 and $3.50 from Eugene Long March. Raymond Royster of 207 Orb Street is charged with taking $12 from Juan Sierra on March 27 and with another March 3 theft.
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Ty Dustier
Bat Corrigan
George Lee Coleman
Sherman Street
Sgt
H. A. Cantrell
Dun«eau Fleld
Eugene Long
Raymond Royster
Orb Street
Juan Sierra
Sycamore Street
Maral
Noa Vicente Herrera
Cafes Get New Ration Plan
Washington April 1 The Office of Price Administration announced a plan for a special ration book for small food establishments similar to the meat and canned goods book used by households The goal is to end the need for certificates and save accounts in banks handling coupon deposits Surper Places Will continue to use certificates Banks urged to keep accepting such accounts
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Washington
OPA
GPA
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Toltet
Army
Third Army
Army Air Force Training Command
U. S
Sayers
MTL Toy Store
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Silky
California
Jaske
Badgett
Josee
Qallester
City Aid For Center
Tojo
Tokyo Radio
Hsinking
Henry Pu
Manchukuo
Ramona
Pina
New York
McCall
Jesse
Fabrice Center
Joske’s
RED Cross Shoes
Evan
America
Alf
Fife
Neece Magazine
Strest
Elcor
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