World Plan to Stabilize Postwar Global Finance
United Nations experts present a one year study proposing a global stabilizing fund of about 8.0 billion dollars to buy and sell gold and maintain currency stability. The plan envisions eventual expansion to 10.0 billion and includes neutral and defeated Axis nations. endorsed in principle by 34 countries with U S backing between 2.5 and 2.75 billion dollars. Congress and Republicans show mixed support.
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Washington
Apezi Pascal
United Nations
Treasury
Morgenthau
Russia
United States
Vnters
Hundreds See Pilgrimage To Alamo
A dusk procession through San Antonio drew hundreds and thousands of visitors as Governor Coke Stevenson and state and county dignitaries laid fragrant wreaths at the Alamo. The event featured marching officers from nearby army posts, units from Kelly and Randolph fields, color guards, youths, mothers clubs, students, civic groups, veterans, and religious organizations led by pilgrimage chairman Arthur E. Biard and parade marshal Col. C. M. Tuteur.
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Alamo
San Antonio
Monce Bay
Coke Stevenson
Otter
Texas Liberty
Municipal Auditorium
Jefferson
Houston
Chariaters
Antonia
Kelly
Randolph Field
Nearsby
Arthur E. Biard
Col. C. M. Tuteur
District WSCS to Elect New Officers This Friday
The district meeting of the Wo mans Society of Christan Service will be held Friday April 28 at 9 09 am at the Harlandale Methodist church. The section of district officers is set for this meeting. Luncheon reservations should be made with Mrs J H Gangford at Kenwood 5700. AdLight wanted can fill the bit. Dial F 12a1.
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Womans Society of Christan
Harlandale Methodist Church
Tuncheon
J. H Gangford
Kenwood
What You Buy With War Bonds
Wartime appeal urges readers to purchase war bonds to fund the war effort. It emphasizes saving now to enable spending on peacetime goals later, highlighting Uncle Sam’s need for every penny to prosecute the war.
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Sam
War Bond Drive Urges More Purchases for Future Needs
A wartime screening note urges continued buy of War Bonds to boost purchasing power for needs to come. Citizens advised to buy an extra bond for loved ones and support the Treasury’s efforts. Proposals for bids issued by the Division of Printing with delivery six weeks after receipt of payment. require a 10 percent bid bond.
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Tregeury Department
Jean Arthur Goes Independent Says She Will Pick Own Stories
Hollywood gossip flags Jean Arthur leaving Columbia after The Impatient Yours. Insiders note stars like Claudette Colbert and Bette Davis show differing paths with independence. Marion Bell and Susanna Foster reshuffle films while stars seek payoff, directors, and favored roles amid studio pressure.
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Louella
Hollywood
INS
Jean Arthur
Columbia
Jean
Claudette Colebert
Centy Ahe
Paramount
Claudette
Bette Davis
Oue
Warners
Dark Hosses and Political Clatter Amid Dewey Debate
The piece humorously riffs on political losses and Governor Dewey with absurd horse racing imagery. It mocks overlapping timelines from June foal to November run, noting the persistent outsider stance and odd phrasing around “dark hosses” and timing.
Purse Snatcher Strikes in Khaki Cloak Snatch
Mrs. Tommie Roliard eight-year-old girl was knocked unconscious by a khaki-clad man as she walked home from the Tron Vie bus stop Friday night. He fled with her pocketbook containing $20, leaving keys and personal items behind. She was later cared for by a physician after alerting her family.
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Tommie Roliard
Marah
Avant Avenue
Tron Vie
Nazis Repulsed in Montenegro German losses reported
London April 33 Yugoslav Partisans announced the Germans were driven from Sanovich in Montenegro with 340 killed or wounded. A prior communique said German forces mounted a strong offensive elsewhere in Montenegro while today’s bulletin noted ongoing heavy resistance and continued German losses in other sectors.
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London
Police Conference Discusses Burglary and Robbery Crises
South Texas peace officers from several counties meet at the Municipal auditorium in Thesday for the F B I conference. A. A. Dewey will describe investigations arising from burglaries and robberies, followed by an open forum. R. O. Lavicen outlines preservation of physical evidence with state safety officials. Fred Eriaman discusses juvenile delinquency prevention, and Maj. Edward L. Murphy covers venereal disease control. A "Why We Fight" photo is shown.
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South Texas
A. A. Dewey
FB. I
Skth
R. 0. Lavicen
Fivenums and
State Department of Public Safety
Fred Eriaman
District and County Attorneys Association of Texas
Fraser
Edward L. Murphy
For Sam
Houston
Church Opens for Prayer on Invasion Day at Bracon Hill
Bracon Hill Presbyterian church will keep its doors open all day for a cross denomination day of prayer on invasion day. Pastor Dr Arthur V Boand Sr urges fervent prayers for the men facing danger and victory for the nation. An 8 p.m. service led by J R Bullock follows a sermon by Boand titled A Call to Prayer and Penitence.
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Vines
Bracon Hill Presbyterian Church
Arthur V. Boand
Bald Dr. Soand
J. R. Bullock
Sindar
Dr. Boand
Carrier Fronts Continue Allied Offensive Across Pacific and China
Carrier planes pounded Wake Ponape the Marshalls and Carolines and Geelvink Bay New Guinea. Sumatra base attacked for 15 minutes destroying planes ships docks and tanks. Japanese offensive aimed at Chenghsien and Honan wheat crop. Tokyo claims Ma irang captured near Imphal as China braces for continued battles.
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Central
Southwest Pacific
Wake
Ponape
Marshalls
Carolines
Geelvink Bay
New
Japan
North Chines Rall
Chenghsien
Chungking
Peiping-Sankow
Honan
Imphal
City News Dance Promoted by Glemering Lodge No 92
Glemering Lodge No 92 presents a city news dance at Hermann Sons Hall on April 22 and 23 with music by Haysman and The Southernesa. The event runs Saturday evening and continues Sunday.
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City News
Hermann Sons
Glemering Lodge No. 92
Ae Haysman
the Southernesa
Adv
Golf pro Joe Noonan wins eighteenth straight year
Chicago April 29 News report notes Joe Noonan Jean excels as a golf professional at Lincoln Country Club. He marks his eighteenth consecutive year in the role since taking duties in 1997, following the club's organization.
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Chicago
Ula
Joe Noonan
Noonan
Lincain
Two Army Pilots Held After Dancer Incident
Two Army Air Force pilots with Pacific combat records were taken into custody at Santa Ana Army Air Base following a complaint by Mrs. CG Capron alleging an incident involving dancer Caprice, 18, at Earl Carroll's 83 Tap. Capt. Morrison Wilkerson, 28, of Washington D C, and Lieut. Doug G Halt, 38, of Tremonton Utah, face investigation by a board to determine if court martial is warranted. If charged, proceedings could carry the death penalty for certain crimes.
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Hart
New Guinea
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Martiel
Sagault
Pilot Dies in Australia Vernon Evans Killed April 14
War department reports Captain Vernon Lee Evans, a pilot in the air forces, died in Australia on April 14. Evans, a Brackenridge High School and Texas A. and M. College alumnus, is survived by his father Ernest M. Evans of 106 French Street. The notice also lists missing in action personnel in Europe and the Mediterranean from South Texas, with names and home addresses in San Antonio, Victoria, and San Benito.
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Australia
War Department
Ernest M. Evans
French Street
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Texas A. and
M. College
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French furnishings firm reshapes industry for mass bed and kitchen aid
A Berlhny newspaper reports France's entire furniture sector reorganized for mass production of islandized beds and kitchen pleds for bombed-out German households. The piece notes help problems column and a classifieds dial for ads.
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France
Germain
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