Wright Inspectors Ready To Testify in RAF Trial
Cincinnati April 4 A tall dorm inspectors and former inspectors at the Wheat Aeronaut plant in Lockland are ready to testify in the court martial of three Army Air Force officers charged with neglect of duty conspiracy to deliver faulty engines to the United States. Maj Benny G Clausen led the prosecution stating inspectors faced threats or transfer for insisting on proper engine inspection. The accused Lieut Col FL C Greulich Maj Walter A Ryan and Maj William Bruckmann pleaded innocent. The trio are charged with neglect of duty conspiracy to pass faulty engines and testimony to a Senate Truman committee. Court member Brig Gers Lehman H Miller denied separation and granting of separate trials. The trial could last three weeks with about 70 witnesses planned.
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Odd Facts About Midgets in the April Reader's Digest
The April Reader's Digest teases curious items on tiny people and show life, with a Barrymore life story condensation and a social security guide. It highlights humor and tragedy with dramatic profiles, plus a glimpse into a tiny schoolmistress who inspires her students.
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900 Japs in Burma Killed
NEW DELH I April 3 Delayed Nine hundred Japs have been killed in a week long battle on the Sangshek plateau near the India Burma border as British Indian troops withdrew to Manipur plain while diverting the main Japanese column aiming at Wichrul The plateau 30 miles east of Imphal was swept by gunfire throughout the week defenders relied on airborne munitions and food The Japanese attempted to box the British force with flanking fire and forced men to dash through flames Some were burned to death and others m
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Changes in British War Cabinet Loom
London reports a near cabinet reshuffle as Anthony Eden may resign from foreign affairs with Eden possibly retaining Commons leadership. Lords Cranborne and Beaverbrook are named as potential replacements or senior posts while fuel and agriculture ministries face pressures from strike troubles and price control policies. The upheaval follows Eden’s dual role strain and a parliament clash over gender pay.
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Fighting On India Front Slackens and Burma Advances Reported
Allied forces quieted the India front south of Imphal as Japanese columns pressed the immunications center from three directions. In central Burma, Allied forces aided by the Chinese 2nd division advance southward in the Mo Gaung valley. The report notes intensified fighting in the area with the enemy abandoning dead in pillboxes as retreat continues. British and West African troops clear Kaladan valley villages after fierce hand to hand combat. Allied air squadrons target multiple locations in Burma.
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Steffler Absent From Council Meeting Again
Steffler did not attend the city council meeting, after earlier signaling he would be present following a stroke about two months earlier. The council approved 150020 to retire six general fund notes at Frost National Bank and 20620 for per diem payrolls, and granted tax exemptions for the Divino Salvador church at 2524 Buena Vista and Mount Olive Lutheran properties at 2815 Buena Vista and Commerce anew Picoso streets.
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Marshall Atolls to U S Fortifies Pacific Reach
Pacific Fleet headquarters at Pearl Harbor reports fourteen atolls in the central Marshall Islands under American control. Wotje Malotlap and Mili remain contested in the eastern string, while Nimitz says ten more atolls were cleared with light or no resistance and some prisoners taken.
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Orators Defeated In Chicago for John Paul Jones finals
Milwaukee region sends Joseph M. Schwartz 18 of Marquette University to represent the Midwest in the national finals in New York on April 18. James W. Cleary Jr 16 of St. Francis Seminary to represent the high school division. They triumphed over applicants from San Antonio Pittsburgh Detroit and Chicago during a patriotic meeting in Chicago City Hall.
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Texas Military Institute
Federal Judge Sentences Seven Pleaders in Court
Seven defendants who pleaded guilty or were found guilty by a jury in Federal court were sentenced by Judge W. A. Keeling. Samuel T. Hunter received five years for failure to possess a draft registration certificate. Simmy Gaultney was convicted of marijuana possession and received five years. Nickson’s sentence for marijuana possession ran to five years while his attorney said he was entrapped. the judge warned of future temptations. James H. Murdock was sentenced to one year and a day for theft of $760 in parts. Milton Otto Lensner’s year and day sentence for falsifying naturalization papers was suspended due to new evidence, with 18 months probation. Dunlap Ales Chenault was fined $500 and given a two-year suspended sentence for obscene letters sent to a beauty parlor operator. Robert McNeil received a six-month suspended sentence for altering his army discharge papers.
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San Antonio Tourist Chief Heads to Mexico City Conference
Fernando de la Garza, city rep for the Mexican Tourist Bureau, will travel to Mexico City on Wednesday for a one day conference to advance good neighbor affairs with Mexico.
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San Antonio
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Mexico City
Bible Verse Guides Yank Through No-Man's-Land Front
Private Ross Poole of Herndon Virginia, serving with the Fifth Army in Italy, crawled from a German observation point with only a Bible for courage. He wandered mud and mines for hours, read scripture for solace, and finally reached friendly lines after a solo perilous trek. An observing officer reported Poole credited his Bible and prayer with guiding him home.
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Joyriding Boys Warned In Bexar County Action
Police and OPA investigators warned 15 joyriding youths arrested after using a family car and rationed supplies to cruise Holston street. Three cases had suspensions of 30 days, two 18 days, and ten were dismissed with warnings of possible suspensions for repeat offenses.
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Ao Boy
New Car Quota Unchanged in San Antonio District
Francis M. Koch district mileage rationing officer says April quotas for the San Antonio district of 60 counties will be about the same as March and 1 per cent lower than April 1943. Certificates for new car purchases are now issued by the San Antonio District office instead of county offices.
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Francis M. Koch
San Antonio
Wisconsin GOP Leaders Watch Vote In Wisconsin
GOP leaders at the Associated Press report Wisconsin Republicans focus on the state’s preferential primary. Willkie and others seek to influence the delegation’s 24 votes, while observers debate the primary’s significance for GOP strength. Willkie criticizes party deals and platform manipulation as Chicago Democrats push opposition to a fourth term.
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Willkie
Dewey
New York
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Minnesota
Stassén
Carl Mose
Portland
Ore
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Oregon
Willkle
Grand Island
Chicago
Luncheon Honors Mexican Governor Velasques at St Anthony
The governor of Durango Gen Hipidio Velasques was the guest at a Tuesday luncheon by the chamber of commerce at the St. Anthony hotel. About 25 guests included Alberto Garcia Garza Maj E M Biles Carlos Palacios Rojs Mayor Cas B Mauer Mann and Commissioner P L Anderson. Velasques visits San Antonio to arrange two sons for Peacock Military Academy starting in fall.
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