AVG Will Be Dissolved Join U S Air Corps Promoted Leader Chennault
The American Volunteer Group in Burma appears set to disband with Chennault recalled to active U S Army service and named brigadier general The AVG credited with destroying over 200 Japanese aircraft and downing hundreds more is expected to transfer to the Army Air Forces Mechanic crews earned 350 monthly and pilots 600 plus bonuses for enemy planes confirmed as destroyed The group, formed in 1940 to fight for China, faced dissolution as personnel faced U S military integration into the war effort
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Burma
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Batte
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U. S
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Washington
AVG
Army Air Forces
Asia
U.S. Army Air Corps
Rationing From the Grounds Up
Washington announces a 35 percent cut in coffee consumption as wholesalers may release only enough to meet the average American need of about 2.1 cups per day. The War Production Board blames uncertain future supplies and sets a May 5 start for a half-pound per person per week rationing program.
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Washington
America
War Production Board
Bonar
Canada Votes No-Limit Draft in Plebiscite
Results from 28,661 of 233,208 polls show 2,590,767 yes and 1,974,866 no on releasing government from past commitments to restrict conscription. Quebec overwhelmingly opposed, 834,999 against versus 371,508 for. about 7,000,000 eligible nationwide. The vote opens the path to overseas conscription if deemed necessary.
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Dominion
W. L. MacKenzie King
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The
Orient
Tazome
Quesbec
London blackout killer convicted in serious cases trial
Gordon Frederick Cummins, a 28-year-old RAF cadet, was convicted in London of a blackout serious cases offense and sentenced today. The case centered on the slaying and attempted serious harm surrounding Evelyn Oatley, whose body was found on a bed severely harmed with a can opener.
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London
Gordon Frederick Cummins
Evelyn Oatley
Isegor Hinds
Doctor Poisons Self and Family in Rocky Mountain Case
In Rock Springs Wyoming on April 22 a young physician Dr J F Ryan 25 gave narcotics to his wife and two young daughters Doratier J Warden Ople reported. Police found the family dead and Ryan unconscious beside his wife He died next day Coroner Opie said he claimed to be giving tick shots for Rocky Mountain spotted fever and had detected tuberculosis in himself.
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Services Set For Everett Williford
Funeral services for Everett Ipesarora Williford engineer on the Missouri Footlines will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Prospect Baptist Church with ministers D. H. Roberts and T. B. Weal officiating. Interment in Anchor Masonic Cemetery directed by Prospect Hill lodge No. 1247. Wilford, a native of Murfreesboro Tennessee, had lived in San Antonio 53 years and was a Prospect Hill Baptist member. Survived by widow Leila Williford of San Antonio.
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Buena Viste Street
Missouri Footslines
Prospect All Baptist Church
D. H. Roberts
T. B. Weal
Anchor Masonic Cemetery
Prospect Hill
A.F
A.M. Wilford
Murfreeshoro, Tenn
Medina City Rites For L. J. Norris
Panera for Luke L Norris 59 of 106 Benita streets will be held at Medina City Wednesday at 4 p m with interment in Medina City cemetery. A San Antonio resident 11 years Norris was born in Gonzales county. Survivors include widow Martha Norris sons W Norris of Seattle and Howard of San Antonio daughters Mrs Ruby Yarborough Mrs Amy Harrett and Mrs Virginia Helley and seven grandchildren all of San Antonio.
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Benita Streets
Medina City
San Antonio
Norris
Gonzales County
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W. Norris
Seattle
Wash
Howard
Ruby Yarborough
Amy Harrett
Virginia Helley
Tevin
San Anonio
Iceland Under U S Control War Gossip Update
Washington reports Maj Gen Charles H Bonesteel American forces have assumed command of all United Nations troops in Iceland, replacing Brig Gen Henry Osborne Curtis. The War Department offered no withdrawal details for British troops. Roosevelt had announced that American naval forces are in Iceland and would eventually replace the British garrison.
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Charles H. Bonesteel
Britishaj
Henry Osborne Curtis
United Nations
Iceland
War Department
Roosevelt
British win at Honson north of Scarpe river
Wear 25 Years Ago Today notes the first British capture of a German post on a two mile front north of the Scarpe river near Arras France. U S government plans a ship every ten days to replace losses. Western front command offered to General Petain. Congress passes a draft bill with a 307 24 house vote and 82 8 Senate vote. One year ago today London drives on Suez canal and Greece credit freeze by Roosevelt.
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General Cesario rally endorsements stir Texas politics
Don Pulatico reports a political rally led by General Cesario in Bexar County as supporters signed official letters endorsing most local officeholders. The Campa faction rejected Justice of the Peace Bartolo Corrigan and backed Guy Bonham, while Judge Raymond Edwards and others were snubbed. Alonzo Perales and Cap Williamson received no listed bids. Newton Jackson was named for public weigher.
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Club Democratico
Presiden
Campa
Bexar
Cesario
Leonard Salas
Cumbert
Justice of the Peace
Bartolo Corrigan
Guy Bonham
Campaltes
Raymond Edwards
Thirty-seventh District Court
Robert Ww
Alonzo Perales
Cap" Williamson Lsted
Newton Jackson
Debut of Jamen Cagney in Outside Tng Play
Weather Jamen Cagney made his Broadway debut in a fitting leading role in a show described as a successful play. Critics note his strong performance and the production’s favorable reception.
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Jamen Cagney
Trinity River Flood Threat Lingers As Brazos Recedes
Flooding across Central Texas continues with the Trinity River cresting around 60 feet at Long Lake and 44.6 feet at Trinidad. Sandbagging at the Tex Lake power plant area persists while more than 7000 acres of crops and pastures flood south of Athens. The Brazos begins receding as Lake Waco rises, and Dallas reports hail heavy rainfall slowing the river’s fall.
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Dallay
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Athens
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Port, Worth
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A.M. Hamrick
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Little
Hitler Using Less Oil Than Once Believed
New York report says Hitler may be using less petroleum than once thought. The American Petroleum Institute cites Dr. Gustav Byloff's study noting Axis oil output in 1941 was not more than 130 million barrels, with estimates varying. The piece discusses German reserves, synthetic lubricants, and uncertainty about remaining oil resources amid the war.
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Hitler
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American Petroleum Institute Seporta
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Europe
United States
Gustav Byloff
American Chemical Society
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London
Institute
British Petroleum Paper
American Petroleum Institute
Smoother Draft Mapped at Parley Conference notes target on draft forms
Two day session at the Pinza hotel focused on mapping draft board procedures and recruiting. Col. James B. Anderson and Maj. Glenn D. Carlson led sessions on physical examinations and X ray interpretation. Col. Richard H. Banca spoke on proper use of draft forms and recruiting practices drawing many medical and selective service officers from across the country. The event aimed to improve cooperation between draft, recruiting, and processing services with speakers and a luncheon planned for Tuesday.
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Pinza Hotel
Stanley Boch
Col
W. Lee Hart
James B. Anderson
Washington, D. C
Surgeon General's Office
Army
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Fort Sam Houston Stelson Hospital
Richard H. Banca
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William 3. Hargis
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John J. O'Reilly
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Mad
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Oklahoma City
Ema
Phillip W. Whiteley
Denver
Koch and
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Tuberculosis Unit Adds Aid to Bexar County Health Program
Mice, AUTelly Garnett was appointed director of health education for the Bexar County Tuberculosis association Monday and plans to launch a health education program for the public schools churches industrial and mercantile groups. George H. Craze says Garnett will nearly double the association's health education work using tuberculosis literature in visual education efforts.
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Autelly Garnett
Bexar County Tuberculosia Association
George H. Craze
Garnett
Industry Pay Averages $35 in January 1942
Washington April 28 The Labor Department reports average weekly wages in manufacturing at $35, up 45.4 percent from January 1941. Durable goods workers average $40 weekly, a 27 percent rise since January 1941, mainly due to overtime in armament plants. Non durable goods workers average $27 weekly, up 18.8 percent from January 1941.
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Ronsevelt
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