Stalin Satisfied With U S War Supplies Flow
Stalin expressed satisfaction with American deliveries of war materiel to the Soviet Union as of the end of April. Ambassador Standley said shipments met commitments and discussed the crew of a US bomber interned in Siberia. Standley had conferred with Stalin and Molotov for about half an hour.
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Greek Guerillas Raid Axis Posts
A government-in-exile spokesman said Greek guerrilla bands attacked isolated German Bulgarian and Italian outposts in occupied Greece. He noted heightened activity against Bulgarians in Thrace, due to deportation practices recalling World War I and large numbers of Greeks moved from Thracian lands.
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Chinese Offensive Pushes in Southern Honan Drive
CHUNGEING April 20 The Japanese army has launched a vigorous offensive in Southern Honan province. It thrusts several columns west and northwest from Sinyang, a key railway town about 160 miles north of Hankow. The operation began around April 20 with about 10,000 men, and heavy Japanese reinforcements follow after initial setbacks. The aim may be to threaten Chungking and Japan’s base at Linyang, though past attacks from Sinyang have not extended their gains.
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Bexar Engineers To Meet Monday
The Bexar county chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers will hold a ground table conference at 7 30 p m Monday at the Plaza hotel Visisting members are invited
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Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Plaza Hotel
No Reprieve Granted Wife Slayer Set for Gallows
San Quentin, April 30. Robert S. James, jailed for drowning his sixth wife after rattlesnake venom failed, has no reprieve. Governor Culbert Olson rejected clemency. a special rope has waited two years as James, once part of a Bible class in condemned row, faces execution. The crime occurred in Los Angeles in 1995 under the then law.
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Italians Hunger and Rising Death Rate Reported
A Bern dispatch notes worsening food shortages and rising death rates in wartime Italy. It cites scarce coffee and fruit, a higher birth rate but tripled infant mortality, lighter war baby shipments, and public listening to foreign radio despite orders and jamming.
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Young Demos to Convene in Corpus Christi
The Young Democratic clubs of Texas executive committee meets in Austin on Sunday to finalize plans for the state convention, set for June 12 13 in Corpus Christi. President Price Haniel of Liberty issued the call through Austin secretary Linden Jones.
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Young Democratic Clubs of Texas Today
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Liberty
Linden Jones
Collegians Get Air Corps Aid
College students may enlist in the Army Air Corps as privates in the reserve and later become aviation cadets while continuing their studies until graduation or withdrawal. Eight commissions are open including pilot navigator bombardier engineering armament communications meteorology and photography with alternative technical roles if not qualifying.
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Austin
Pilot Gives Crew Credit
Los Angeles reports Capt Hewitt T Wireless of Menard Texas praised by President Roosevelt as one of the war's great heroes He downplays his role saying most credit goes to his gun crew for shooting down 12 of 18 attacking Japanese planes He says he was honored by the president's mention and can add nothing beyond what Roosevelt stated
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Efforts to unseat Rep Fish in New York district
A printed letter circulated among Twenty-fifth district Republican county committeemen accuses Hamilton Fish of long defense stance and urges against his renomination. It cites opposition to Guam fortifications aircraft carrier funding the draft act and leasehold bill, warning of a Republican defeat if he is renominated.
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Convicted Slayer Denied Rehearing Motion
Martinez sentenced to 50 years for knife slaying of Tito Saucedo in Florestown on July 17 1941. Court of Criminal Appeals in Avatin overruled the rehearing request on Thursday. He was tried and sentenced in January in the Criminal District court.
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Field Day Drills Scheduled at Texas Military Institute
Texas Military Institute announces field day drills set for 2 15 p m Friday on the school grounds. Trophies will be awarded to the best drilled squads platoons and individuals.
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Scout Planes Doing Double Duty
Australian air minister said American Catalina reconnaissance planes defied their designers by diving and bombing targets in New Guinea and New Britain. He noted the craft shifted from scouting to combat roles and delivered heavy blows at Lae, Rabaul, and Salamaua as Aussie losses were replaced by US shipments.
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Australia
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Catalina
Consolidated
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New Britain Islands
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Rabaul
Salamaua
United States
White House Plans Addition to East Wing
Washington April 30 The White House announced plans to add an enlarged east wing to the historic structure. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early said the east wing would be used for offices, balancing the West wing which now houses over 200 employees. The police and Secret Service will occupy part of the new east wing.
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White House
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City License Payments Up in April report
City license and dues collections totaled 9239.12, about 50000 above last month’s average, led by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co paying its annual gross receipts tax. Miscellaneous collections plus taxes reached 49600.04, with small gains in building permits, health, zoo and coin operated machines. Overdue fees were collected by O A Kendall and Carl Smith. National Want Ad week promotes job postings.
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Health Department
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O. A. Kendall
Carl Smith
Jap Pilots Shot to Balk Surrender in Pacific War Tale
San Francisco dispatch reports a Melbourne radio interview with an Australian fighter pilot claiming Japanese fliers killed their own men who tried to surrender. He cites a Zero downed near New Guinea and a pilot seen swimming before being machine gunned by a companion plane. The broadcast also suggests Japan will destroy captured airmen to stop information leaks. Meanwhile the WPA plans to plant 86 white elm and 175 Hackberry trees along streets.
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