Around the Plaza Delivers Labor Chasm For School Workers
A reader letter from W. K. Jones of Local Union 84 cites the plight of maintenance workers in the San Antonio school system. He argues salaries and hours are inadequate as heat plants operate long shifts during winter, risking safety and student welfare. He lists wages from 25 to 90 dollars monthly, notes lacking overtime, and warns of mass departures when cold weather returns.
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Treasury Department
San Antonio
W. K. Jones
American Federation of Labor
San Antonio ‘Trades Council
Jones
Mary
Johnnie
Met
Texas
Jones Aie
Lie Batwon
al If Tulsiinig
Trai Ifer
Bananstonio
Ethes
Consecration of Altar at St Gerard's Church
A new marble high altar will be consecrated at St Gerard's Church 1603 Fowa sheet with archbishop presiding. The ceremony includes 12 marble crosses on walls the two side closes and a solemn high Mass with Rev. John F. Daly assisted by Rev. Joseph Ryan and Rev. Waller F. Goslathe. Bishop M. S. Gurriga of Corpus Christi is among out of town clergy expected.
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Arenosiap
Lucey
St. Gerard's Church
Ehweh
Mimn
John F. Daly
Wirchurch
Two Year Old Pleads to Reunite with Dallas Father
A Dallas mother relays a special plea from Kenneth Lee Weaver to live with his father R. J. Weaver in San Antonio. The 2 1/2 year old boy seeks a furnished three or four room home, after repeated rejection due to his age. The plea notes he does not cry more than an adult and aims to reunite with his dad in Room 202, M. A.
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San
Pantanis
Kenneth Lee Weaver
Dallas
R. J. Weaver
Keint
Weaver
San Antonis
Anti Espionage Move Bans Near Border Buildings
Mexico City reports the government banned any building within 150 feet of the frontiers to curb espionage and smuggling. The stroke aims to tighten border security and reduce cross border interference.
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Mexico City
Light Aids Legion in Citation List
A list of honor for Bexar county war families is planned by Alamo Port No 2 of the American Legion to recognize World War I veterans and next of kin. Citations will be presented at a patriotic celebration at Use Municipal auditorium on Monday June 4. Local representatives expect many families to attend and veterans to participate.
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Bexar County
Wien
Alamo Port No 2
American Legion
eHurt
Bexar Councy
Armed Services
Legion
Burns Leads Kelly Program At South Pacific Battle Area
Maj Edward J Burns chief of chaplains at San Antonio Air Depot Centre presents a Keep Em Flying program to area command at Kelly Field. The event features a story of a depot soldier who bears 54 wounds from a Japanese attack and 47 comrades killed. Chief Warrant Officer Carmine Lane directs the gate band for the musical portion.
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South Pacific
Edward J. Burns
San Autonio Air Depot Centre
Kelly Field
Wil Douglas
Dougherty
San Antonio Air Depot
kMed
Carmine Lane
Kelly Reid
Fragmented War Era Rants From A War-Torn Voice
A garbled student-like diatribe references war time paranoia and jumbled memories of battles. The piece mentions Pearl Harbor and Japan, expresses national anger, and laments ongoing conflict with cryptic lines about logistics and revenge.
Two Piece Dress Descriptions with Linen Bodices
A vintage fashion note describes a two spincer jacket style with butcher boy linen bodice and printed crepe skirt featuring monogrammed facsimile trims and tailored buttonholes. Another dress showcases Nassau Spun fabric with lacquered white bee motif and organdy cuffs, plus a fitted bodice and flared cocoa blue lime skirt in multiple sizes.
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Butcher Boy
Nassau
Dickey
Boris Dodson
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Joan Lyn
Americai
Petlan
Poppe
Shee
Peepee
Eddepee
Nexar County
San Awomo
Broadway
Civilan Department
ST. Gerard's
Robert
Borrey
Kenneth Weave
Diddy
Light Aids Legion
Maj. Burns On Kelly
Baorveg
Arto
Doris Dodson
Towner Country
Venice
Shap Faueth Mow
Biro
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