Pete Thames Was Killed at Georgia Convict Camp
Millard Thames of Columbus Ga says his brother Pete Thames feared for his life since returning from Texas to Georgia chain gang life. Pete, convicted of rape in 1941, was extradited to San Antonio before returning to Georgia and later killed by a guard at Hortense convict camp. Millard describes Pete’s injuries including a lip bruise matching shoe marks, skull fracture signs, and a brutal six day sweat box punishment. Funeral described as deeply moving. Pete survived by wife, one daughter, mother, father, three brothers, and five sisters.
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Pete’ Thames
Texas
Georgia
Millard Thames
Columbus
Pate Thames
San Antonio
Elcate
Thames
Penn Thames
Millard
Hortense
Fete
State Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta
State Patrol Systmm
Pete
State Penitentiary
Pete Thames
Bn ‘Erye
French People Urged to Protest May Day Demonstration
London April 29 General Charles de Gaulle leader of the Free French called on the French people to hold a silent May day demonstration against slavery misery starvation and for freedom of labor in France.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
Free French
France
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promoted For Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a laxative to relieve constipation and ease irritability. It claims they wake a better bile flow and improve sluggish digestion, urging readers to buy at 16 or 25 cents from druggists.
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Carter
Mont Vital
City to open Woodlawn pool after winter closure
Dan Akin, business manager of the city Recreation department, announced the frst city pool at Woodlawn Lake will open after being closed all winter. The pool, scrubbed and chlorinated due to contamination, is planned to open May 10 with limited budget. Additional pools at San Pedro, Lambert, Elmendorf, Frio, and Central for Negroes are targeted to open by May 15 or June 1, depending on weather.
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Disca
Woodlawn
Concepcion
San Pedro
Lambert
Elmendorf
Frio
Volunteer Institute Highlights State Helpers at Red Cross Event
Worthwhile sessions stressed the role of capable assistants as volunteers gathered for the second day of the Volunteer Service Institute in Bexar County. Speakers included Mrs Johns Meusebach Sen Antonio and Mrs C M Winther Corpus Christi with afternoon talks promised by Mrs Frank Crook Corpus Christi and Mrs B B Mc Gimsey San Antonio. Delegates from 62 chapters across South Texas attended.
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Volunteer Service Institute
Bexar County
Six Named to Hospital Staff Addition at Robert B. Green
County Commissioners Court announced new hospital personnel at Robert B. Green. They include Mrs. F Grofenbacher admittance clerk Arthur Deyna orderly Dr Richard Waldman Arthur I Harris kitchen assistant Dan Harris kitchen assistant and Owen Helpher orderly.
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County Commissioners’ Court
F. Grofenbacher
Arthur Deyna
Richard Waldman
Arthur I. Harris
Dan Harris
Owen Helpher
Earthquake Reported Near New York City
An earthquake was felt about 86 miles from New York City. Father Joseph Lynch, a seismologist, described the tremor as local in character and not something to blame, according to Fordham University officials.
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New York
Fordsham University
New York City
Joseph Lynch
Patton to Speak at YWCA Conference in New Orleans
Miss Rebecca Patton 6 W. O. A director will speak on USO in the Community at the southern regional conference of YWCA in New Orleans from May 7 to 11.
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Rebecca Patton
New Orleans
Bishop Blames U S For War In Catholic Appeal
Richmond April 29 Archbishop Robert E Licey placed responsibility for the war on the American people and urged the papal peace program reject isolation and neutrality on major fronts He warned the U S is seen as dangerous in Europe and that Catholics feel their nation remains influential and wealthy despite geographic remoteness in a war context
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Richmond
Robert E. Licey
San Antonio
Pein
Europe
Hitler Releases Norwegian Bishop From Camp
Hitler reportedly ordered the release of Norwegian Bishop Fly and Bergerag from a concentration camp. The bishop was said to be confined in a summer cottage guarded by twenty men behind barb wire. Reuters reported the move as a response to Norwegian political conditions amid unrest.
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London
Hitler
Fly
Bergerag
Norway
Reuters
Stockholm
Social Demokraten
Transheim
Transheim, A Dr. Flellbu
Hss Vite
F D R Signs 19 Billion War Bill With Rider
President Roosevelt signed a 19.151 billion war appropriation bill directing renegotiation of war contracts deemed to yield excessive profits. The measure funds 3000 army planes and various agency needs, plus a 3.343 billion civil functions appropriation for the War Department including river and harbor development.
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F.D.R
Washington
Upi
Roosevelt
War Department
Boys' Club Delayed From Latins American Center
A wall of months delays the Boys' Club from occupying the Latins American recreation center. Wattorial headquarters approved the plan Wednesday, but public health workers conducting a tuberculosis survey in Linwest will occupy the site for the next few months.
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Boys’ Club
U. S. Public Health Service
Linwest Aide
The Loyal Dog In Quiet Companion To Forlorn Hearts
A newspaper piece extols the dog as an affectionate, intelligent friend who adapts to moods, provides comfort in sorrow, and awaits return with constant distress when apart. It quotes Irene Castle on a dog's trust and emphasizes mutual devotion between human and animal.
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Oreover
Irene Castle
Organ Grinder Denies Dog Bite Spy Rumors
A Port Sam Houston organ grinder Nick Spina 31 faces a press swirl after a dog bite scare and spy suspicions. He and his monkey Tommy insist they were not bitten or involved in espionage. a police liaison questioned him while he collected small relief funds and spoke on his loyalty to Italy and Pearl Harbor relief. The tale shifts to a personal memory of Helen and a tribute inscription, reflecting a broader wartime mood.
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Organ Grinder
Nick Spina
Commerce Street
Nick
Port Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Wick
Tommy Lovis
Atlantic City Finances Shift to Cash Basis
Atlantic City finances move to a cash basis after state local government board took control. Officials estimate the 1934 budget could not be placed on cash basis until 1943 due to prior fiscal conditions and reorganization steps.
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Atlantic City
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