Gentile’s bold RAF shift sparked by family blackmail
Don Gentile, famed American ace, recounts how he pressed his parents to join the RAF before America entered the war. He explains choosing air service over U.S. Army draft, training in Canada, and rapid move to active duty overseas. His early life in Piqua and mindset on combat underlined by a cool, mature resolve.
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Ling
Don Gentile
Les Carson
Lee Woosright
Ring
U.S
England
Don Grande
Hls
RAF
Don
Erin
U. S
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Ben
Bev
America
Papa Gentile
Horn
Pyqua
Onion
Wiel
Carson
Ken
London
U. S. Air Corps
U.S. Air Corps
Rnlerhart
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A. F
California
Lnst
Ottawa
A. F. Bine
Cat
T Hat
Edith
Don Gentile the young ace and his flying life
The article profiles Don Gentile a war hero with exceptional physical health long hours of sleep and a lean build. It notes his quiet nature his bonds with ground crew and friends Steve Pissano and Johnny Godfrey plus his aim to continue piling up enemy plane scores after the war and his plans for civilian life.
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Rit Farm
Don
Ray
Col. J. M. Blakeslee
Eagle Squadron
Bee Eyes
America
Bethingshead
Doe
Den
Tate
Steve Pissanos
Ohio
Steve
Ile
Jonny Godfrey
Waarsneketh
Eradinly
Johnny
Ben
Strikes Tie Up 4 War Plants
International News Service reports four war plants in the United States and Canada idle with over 14 000 workers. Ford Windsor executives order 13000 emmiotes to quit over union steward suspension. Detroit plants at Motor Products and Chrysler tank arsenal face short stoppages. Curtis Wright plant Columbus denies 3500 to 4000 workers out after smoking rule dispute.
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International News Service
United States
Canada
Windsor
Ford Motor Company
Yules
Motor Product& Corporation
Detroit
Chrysler Tank Arsenal
Curtis-Wright
Columbus
Ohio
Anoion
Texas area livestock prices from Federal Market News service
Quotations furnished by the Federal State Market News service for San Antonio and surrounding markets show bids and price ranges for cattle and hogs. Highlights include steer and heifer values, calves and feeder cattle at various weights, and hogs with Good to Choice grades, reflecting regional market activity and price levels.
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Federal Etate Market
Seo Antonio Lavretnel
Tonrhet Aiamentine
Mina
Sopimanty
Tay
Canarra
Ballenge Pond
Orl
Mordsiem
Choira
Oil News South Texas wildcatting boom expands
The report outlines a surge in oil exploration across South Texas with new locations near Duval and San Patricio counties. It notes deeper Wilcox and Reklaw sand drilling, a first dual sand producer, and several wells reaching 5700 to 8000 feet while outlining Beltline and Crown Central contracts, with Humble and Benson activity nearby.
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McMullen
South ‘Texas
Asmed
Tay Carrico-Wilcox
Plymouth
al Freee
Duval County
J. C. Thomas
Cc Dintel
O'Bovie Curver
Bro
Cal Wham
Quintana
Pelgoleim
South Texas
Ie Gierns
Iewer
San Palio
Thenns
Sintum
Crown Central
Ontraet
Henshaw Brothers
Adams
Sianalind Tarmiet
Niles
Baroy
Humble
Stuarter
Brecocy, Alg
San Patricia County
Southern Minerals
Benson
Sinton
Sinton M
Wilcox
Walton
Ryfold Ree Paints
Reeveport Feo
Higdon Infant's Service Set
Funeral services for Judy Page Higdon six weeks old daughter of County Highway Patrolman and Mrs Jack Higdon will be held Thursday at the Angelus Chapel. Interment will be in D Hanis. The child died Wednesday.
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Judy Page
Hiseon
Jack Higdon
Angelus
Ychapel
D'Hanis
Beef supply and cattle trends shape this summer markets
The piece notes 82 million cattle on U.S. farms, up since 1937, with beef increasing. Army demand, set aside rules, and 200 packers affected limit civilian access to premium beef. If producers reduce numbers to balance supply, meat should stay plentiful this summer, though incentives exist to hold cattle for grazing gains.
San Antonians graduate from advanced flying schools Class 44-D
Seventeen San Antonians joined 325 Texans earning pilot wings in the Central Flying Training Command Class 44-D. Names listed include Wesley Gatlin, Edward Anderson, George Dareas, Robert Denny, Johnny Easton, Harvey Erbon, Ray Garcia, Joseph Gast, Robert Hulitard, Charles Kitowski, Jerome Parma, Charles Pittard, Hilton Ramsey, Richard Feier, Albert Ties, and many others from cities like San Antonio, Cuero, Karnes City, Laredo, and Victoria.
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Central Flying Training Command
Houston
Dallas
Linwt
Wesley G. Gatlin
West Miamese Mince
Edward E. Anderson
Cuth Presa
Lioyi
Canon
BO Steves
George Dareas
Rigsby Avenue
Robert Benjamin Denny
Jackson Street
Johnny Eapleston
Stratford Court
Harry Eno
Hedges Street
Harvey Erbon
Ray Joseph Garcia
Callaghan Avenue
Joseph FB. Gast”ting
Cedar Street
Robert Lay Hulitard
Erie Avenue
Charles 8. Kitowski
West Crast Place
Jerome G. Parma
Dunning Avenue
Charles Warren ‘Pitferd
Karnes City
Thomas J. Anderson
Oliver Harper
Marvin As. Whilles
Kies Villa
Rabba A. Perrauli
la Crate
Ddis Oren
Sak Benin
Herbert Kenedick Rasiwand
Cale Johnson
Larry Ta
Blorey
San Marce
A Brasey
Bhigers
Watton Thiers
Staley
Foeend
McMwllen
Victoria
Inq
Sarit
Woalaen
James A. Byrd
Yankum
Pi nofor pattern styles and Misses sizes advertised
A vintage sewing pattern ad invites buyers to order patterns for pinafore and puffed sleeve girl dresses in junior and missus sizes 10 to 17 with square necks and optional trims. It offers a 20 cent pattern plus a 10 cent additional Marian Martin spring pattern book, ships from San Antonio and New York offices.
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Sant Antonso Light Potters Department
San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
Cat Eye Burglary Seizes $440 In Home
Deputy sheriffs probe a "cat eye" burglary at the home of R. G. C. Estell in Clttties Loop. The intruder forced the back screen door, ransacked while occupants slept, and escaped with $400 plus red meat coupons scattered behind. Authorities reported the incident to Sheriff Owen Kilday on Thursday.
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Cat Eye
R. G C. Estell
Owen Kilday
Two Youths Held On Stabbing Charge
Two youths face stabbing charges after an early Wednesday attack. An 11 year old boy remains jailed and will be sent home to Michigan by juvenile authorities. A 19 year old youth is retained in custody pending chargers.
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Michigan
Protests Grow Over Annexation of Davis Heights Area
In San Antonio two protest petitions target annexation planned by Mayor Maury Maverick. About fifteen families in Davis Heights, previously annexed with Los Angeles Heights, seek to remain outside city limits citing loss of land status and utilities. A separate petition signed by 500 South San Antonio residents argues against expansion, listing water, sewer, and protection concerns. The strip in question runs about one mile by half mile, bordered by Busse Road Blanco Yard and San Pedro Avenue.
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Mauernaus
Davis ‘Heights
Foremer
Maury Maverick
Los Angeles Heights
Sam Bennett
Bennett
South San Antonio
Dats Heights
Busse Road
Blanco Yard
San Pedro
Bennath
Pilgrimage And Flower Show Set In Wartime San Antonio
San Antonio plans a wartime Alamo and San Jacinto Day pilgrimage starting 6 15 p m at the Municipal Auditorium led by Col CM Tuscar 4 marshal with a Woman's club flower show at the Menger Hotel prior to the march. The assembly time is 6 p m, with the procession moving at 6 15 p m. There will be choral music but no bands. Organizations may wear costumes as they march from the auditorium along Houston Street toward Alamo Plaza Blum Street and ultimately the Alamo.
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San Antonio
Alamo
San Jacinto
Priday
CM. Tuscar
Menger
Tuteurnar
Get- Tersono
Houston Street
Eas
Houston
Alamo Plaza
Blum
Alaran
Annexation ordinance second reading in city council
The ordinance for annexing the Otler South Bide suburbs Hol Wells and Harlandate received its second reading at Thursday morning’s city council meeting without comment. It will take effect after the third reading.
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Otler South Bide
Hol Wells
Harlandate
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