Seven ex shipyard workers accused of sabotaging liberty ships
FBI Director Hoover described the seven former welders as admitting faulty welding to speed work for pay, with techniques like ridge welding and slugging blamed for structurally weak joins. A San Antonio rally echoed American worker creed urging full support for the war effort and duty to supply troops.
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Jook
Associated Press
Washington
FBI
J. Edax Hoover
Hoover
Oridge
Taport
Workers Boost War Bond Drive in San Antonio and Bexar County
In San Antonio and Bexar County the Second War Loan drive gains momentum as workers aim to add hundreds of thousands to the total. Rural units from Adkins report early successes, while women and club groups organize bond booths and target specific sale goals to fund arms and munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Treasury
War Finance Committee
Rites Held for George Wilburn at Home Service
Services for George Wilburn, 48, of 508 Marfelé Boulevard, were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the residence with Sam Houston Camp No. 65, Woodmen of the World, in charge. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park under direction of the Alebe Panera home. Native of Atagcoan county, he lived there 40 years and followed the mechanical profession.
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George Wilbum
Marflelé Boulevard
Sam Houston
Woodmen of the World
Mission Burial Park
Alebe Panera
Atagcoan County
Wil‘hurrtad
Thore
Five Billion More Jap Flag as Trophy Promised Police
The San Antonio police force prepares for target practice as detective Larned Linnard, who has served five years, is set to retire Tuesday. Leader Lawned Hix is on leave for the duration and a disturbance is noted in the force.
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San Antoino
Wack Larned
Alaska Flier to Return Home After Three Years of Service
Major Morgan Giffin and Mrs Calvin BE announce the return of Major Gillit from nearly three years in Alaska. He will hand over his P-30 Lightning fighter nicknamed Pat to a new pilot before heading home to San Antonio where he plans to reunite with Pat Prentiss. Gillit served in the Army Air Forces with the 11th Air Force, trained at Randolph and Kelly, and saw action against Japanese forces. He is retiring from active service.
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Morgan Giffin
Calvin BE
Albin Drive
Alaska
Jis
Pat
San Antono Be
Pat Prentiss
Gillit
Mahachool
San Antonio
Pid
Army Flying Service
Randolph
Kelly Telste Ag
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Atr
Alaake
Hee
Aggie Muster Program Set
Aggie Muster observance scheduled for Wednesday at Lavillita with Patsy Kruerer as toastmaster and Caryell Gott delivering the address. Program includes a 10 p.m. toast, informal dancing to conclude the events.
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Une
Aggie
Vopan
Pexik A
Mexes
Lavillita
Hugler
JD Aggies
Corregidor
Patsy" Kruerer
Caryell M. Gott
Assault Case Reset Again At San Antonio State Hospital
Otto B Spears faces a reset of his assault case after failing to appear for the second setting at County Court No 1. A letter from Dr D T Wood of Stockdale to Judge McCollum Burnett notes Spears has three fractured ribs and lung injuries and is in a very nervous condition. The judge rescheduled the case to May 17 as Spears allegedly struck Homer It McGlagherty at the hospital, who suffered severe rib fractures. An investigation into the hospital incident was conducted by the state board of control and the case was filed.
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San Antonio State Hospital
Otto B. Spears
D. T. Wood
Stockdale
McCollum Burnett
Spears
Burnett
Daytime War Work Classes Set Adilig Gesiving
Training for war jobs is offered in day classes at Tech School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for men and women. G L Fly announces courses in drafting cabinet mill work electrical motor and lamphatlee repair power sewing machine operation machine shop practice sheet metal work and acetylene welding.
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Adilig
Tech School
G. L. Fly
Orlalpal
Lieutenant Junius Smith Killed in Action in Europe
War Department reports Lieut. Junius Smith 23 of 223 Perking Avenue as Killed in Action in the European theater. Native of Virginia, he served over a year overseas. Survived by mother Mrs Elizabeth Johnson, sisters Mrs George Underwood and Miss Caroline Johnson, and brother Wesley Stephery Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis A. Smith
War Department
Elizabeth 2. Johnson
Perking Avenue
Smith
Virginia
I George Underwood
Dant Caroline Johnson
Wesley Stéphery Johnson
Navy V-1 Student Examinations Planned at St Marys University
Navy officials in New Orleans announced quality tests and examinations for Navy V-1 students at St Marys University on Tuesday. Eligible candidates with feasible college completion prospects may qualify, and V-7 class students near July 1 1943 may continue alternate duty for the next term. Upon meeting remaining requirements, students should notify the Director of Naval Officer Procurement.
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Navy
Former San Antonio Resident Dies in California
Obituary notice states Mrs. E R Richards, a former resident of San Antonio, died at her home in East Hollywood California. Survived by her husband and a sister, Elizabeth Mole. She had lived in Gullfornia for several years and was visiting here recently.
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E.R. Richards
Antonia
East Holllywood
Calif
Myx
Elizabethy Mole
Gullfornia
Richardson T
Visiker Hese
Clue Emerges On Identity Of Wandering Boy
A county case follows a missing boy believed connected to a statewide search. A Texas sheriff reports a 12 year old boy in the custody of juvenile officers after a San Antonio woman identified a possible likeness to a photograph and notified Travis County authorities. The family allegedly moved from Medina to Austin, with officers pursuing the lead as the public is asked to provide information.
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Travia
Poy
Richard
Sanitgia
Vantonio
George H
David
N Pickens
Austin
al Elthae
Jacobs
Baalvop
Rise in Los Angeles Home Building Surges
A sharp uptick in construction in Los Angeles and surrounding areas shows 28 new projects under way with $95,000 to $450,000 values and more planned next month. City inspector Wideman notes many homes support defense workers. adds 500+ owners converted properties for war workers and 150 San Antonio homes added through new residents. Permits reflect revival with January 452, February 537, March 612 total permits and rising dollar values.
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Reskethers
Sian Antonio
Cart
Wideman
San Antonio
Bravery and conscience in wartime rhetoric amid mixed reflections
An improvised column rails at selective bravery in World War I debates. It defends conscientious objectors like JL Todd while mocking hollow martyrdom and windmill metaphors. The piece ends by framing the rant as an apology for a misshapen defense of ideals.
Social Security Coverage Expands to Boarding House Workers
F J McCarthy Jr, manager of the local Social Security Board, says boarding houses now come under Social Security by age and survivors insurance. Since war began, many boarding houses operate, and few house operators know their employees are covered. Employers must deduct 1 percent of wages, add 1 percent, and remit with quarterly tax reports.
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F. J. McCarthy Jr
Imanager
Social Security Board Ofate
McGarthy
Buarelius
Jose
Collector of Internal Revenue
Detective Tells Of Capital Doings In Training and Notes
Detective recounts capital doings and hotel constraints in Washington. He plans 14 weeks of federal training, to train city police on FOI methods, while rooming with Sheriff Jess Cariker. Also reports Lieut Kissinger killed in Africa and listed among US Army dead.
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P. Lawmamine
Katietal
Weole
P. L. Anderson
Fle Phologenpl Laken
Gilet J. Edpay Hongori
Fiat
Washington
Ond
iSheriff Jess Cariker
Waxuhe
Achic
Littlepage
Orelieut
Kissinger
Africa
Theft Solved By Arrest In Local Case
A local tobacco shop theft led to the arrest of a 40 year old ex convict. Cigarettes stolen from the Southern Pacific rail yard were traced to a cafe owner who bought them to obtain oxy stamps for resale. The suspect, already with federal and state robbery records, was questioned in Stockdale.
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Hilt
Stockdale
Hit-and-run kills 6-year-old in Buena Vista area
Eduardo Martinez, 6, died from head injuries after a hit-and-run on Buena Vista Street near 900 block. Romero Treves, 10, injured with leg and head wounds after the same incident. Police report no eyewitnesses. driver did not return to the scene.
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Eduardo Martinez
Guadalupe Marlines
Gomal Street
Romero Treves
Ghihuahue Street
Martinoa
Buena Vista Street
Willon Shaw
Patlee
Romero
Robert
Green Hospital
Yin
Sheata
Tampico
Pollec
Absenteeism Hits City Parks Department payroll
Commissioner J Henry Hein reported a spike in unexcused absences at the city parks department. On April 5, 48 of 200 workers were missing from duty, prompting calls for action though specific measures were not disclosed.
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de Partment
J Henry Hein
Hein
Henn
Twenty seven SA men sail for sea training
Twenty seven men en route to SS Peterstling, Pla for U S Maritime Service training. They will serve as radio operators, bakers, hospital corpsmen, ship clerks, deck and engine room seamen, then join the U S Merch Marine Victory Fleet to transport personnel and supplies overseas.
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Mort Ally Tonin
Peterstling
Pla
U. S. Maritime Service
Ettroliees
Lucy
U. S Merch Marine Victory Fleet
Sheeet
Red Division Roster Of Armed Forces And Officials
A long OCR list shows names across divisions and posts, including Col. Harry D, Jersig Jinnry and numerous officers such as W. van Fin Finnie Le Janus Mie fig, C. Low Ranesny, Ernest A Hudon, Beverly Runt, Rev W Burger, and many others. The fragment outlines personnel assignments, ranks, and affiliations with military and local officials, reflecting a broad roster or payroll-like notice.
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Jersig
Jinnry
Calin
Artie
Pnehnet
Yravia Tyallow & Coullur
Pingham Four
W. van Fin Finnie le
Straneg Anilye
Alfeedy
Blures
Alos Ouenrey
Manuel Deat Golin
Crawford T
Activ
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Sellers Sheriman
Whiteland Ziminy
Dirk Ataloy Hay L
Vaylor L
Ree Tanrie
Payyin
Marek
Tiny Thenevant Tow
Jy Landoyly
Fry
Arnold
Anmarek
W. Flannery
Mraned Bott
Ub Caekir
Loch Way
Tony Une
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