Plan to cushion draft of fathers sparks congressional action
Wheeler proposes delaying fathers draft to January and urges Congress to act after summer recess. Plan relies on state quotas and manpower commissions to cushion induction while keeping single men available for service. City pays printing bill for tourist maps amid council debate.
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Sgton
Congress
War Manpower Commission
Wieeler
Gill Oy Wheeler
Senate
Wheeler
Éire
Russia
Anit
Mc_ Nott
Selective Service
J. B. Cleng
Beli Ry of Commerce
Land Mines Casualties Drive Amputations in War
CHICAGO August report from Health magazine cites J P McEvoy New York saying land mines cause most American war injuries with two thirds of wounded returning as amputees. He notes most lose a leg, usually the right, and leg casualties outnumber arm losses by two or three times as mines dominate the battlefield.
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Chicago
cHywela
Seid
J.P. McEvoy
New York
McEvoy
Solon Sees Possibility Of Labor Draft
Senator Chan Gurney warned a labor draft could arise if war production lags. He cited WPB concerns over high turnover in war plants and urged all citizens to work full days to support the armed forces. He suggested Congress may consider a draft measure if arms and equipment are not supplied.
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Washington
Aur
Chan Gurney
Cenai
United States
Gurney
WPB
Inget
GOP Plans Private Sector Jobs for Returning Soldiers
Washington August reports Republican congressmen push a plan to absorb returning veterans into private industry rather than dole. Key figures like James Audulo cross of New Jersey say veterans seek work and family support, not charity, as they await concrete proposals by September.
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Washington
Aug. C
Roosevelt
Tla
James C. Audh
New Jersey
New York Stock Exchange
Congress
Aec
al Groton
Navy officers recruitment party seeks skilled applicants
A Sper parale procurement party reached San Antonio to accept applications for commissions in the naval reserve. It seeks men with experience in purchase, storage and transfer of supplies and materials, plus engineers in chemical, mechanical, electrical and petroleum fields. Apply at the navy recruiting station 219 Post Office Building on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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San Antonio
Navy
Lirot
F. Falwell
R. Sumption
Vine
EB. V. Anderson
Tommy Andrews
W. G. Kennedy
Washington
Commando Swimming Course Takes Boys On Trek
Forty members of Unit 2 of the Boys club hiked five miles from dawn to Joss Akers reach. Under Stanley Rabke’s direction they learned fist aid outdoor cooking and commando swimming in clothes and full packs.
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Unit 2
Joss Akers
Stanley Rabke
City to Sell River Land Strip Near San Antonio
City commissioners voted Thursday to sell a tract of land along the San Antonio River to Universal Mindery Co at 815 Avenue B. Commissioner P. L. Anderson dissented, asking whether a buyback clause was included. the clause was added and the sale authorized.
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P. L. Anderson
San Antonio River
Universal Mindery Company
Avenue B
Kilday Seeks To Protect San Antonio Labor Supply
Congressman Paul Kilday warned that under a new government policy San Antonio could lose workers to other areas. He cited War Manpower Commissioner Paul McNutt promising to recruit only surplus labor, and noted San Antonio’s redesignation as No. 3 city signaling a looming shortage. He argued recruitment should end as shortages rise, pointing to beet field and canning recruiting in Michigan and California.
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Paul Sin Rynald
Pew
San Antonio
Wrx
Paul McNutt
McNutt
Unisaria
San Antonio A
Tabor
Kilday
ENN
Lerl
Michigan
Califorcita
Auditions Set for Civic Opera Play in San Pedro
Auditions will be held at San Pedro Playhouse at 8 p m Friday for all principals and ensemble for the San Antonio Civic Opera company. The show includes scenes from Vagabond King and The Pink Lady and will be presented Tuesday, August 24 in the Sunken Garden theater.
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San Pedro Playhouse
San Antonio Civic Opera Company
Lewis Brams-Beck
Sunken Garden ‘Theater
Texas Fliers Decorated For Exploits
Airmen from San Antonio praised for exploits in Europe and the Atlantic earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Notable recipients include First Lieut. Eddie C. Hancock and Captain Bernice S. Barr among others from South Texas, with honors listed by city and rank.
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An Antonio
San Antonians
Eddie C. Hancock
West Pyron Street
Germany
Edward. J. Timberlake Jr
West
King’s Highway
John T. Evian
Clarence 5. Fischer
Bernice S. Barr
Atlantic
Robert
William D. Hughes
Ausin
Lawrence
Grant
Corpus Christi
ATR
Eugene A. Snavely
Harlingen
Willam H. Brandon
Floresville
Oran J. Taylor
Raymondville
Marcel W. Sommer
Brownsville
Jee R.O' Wright
Edinburg
Archibaldo Gonzales
Laredo
Kercher
William R. McCormick
Uvalde
Emil Bayer
Victoria
John Euk
McAllen
Jack Barrier
San Benito
Nylon Hose Sales Spark Price Control Case in L A
In Los Angeles nylon hose sold at 7.50 a pair amid higher reported prices elsewhere. Affidavits from six locals allege unusual sales by employees of Louis B. Meyers. Meyers, denied to U S authorities, is held on emergency price control Act charges with Bond set at 2500. Investigators linked him to prior arrest in 1942.
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San Antonio
Louis B. Meyers
Qpa
Jewell C. Lemons
Con- Morrigan Street
A. Cleary
Adele Dily
U. S
Ve Eesti
Meyers
Elma H. Bohne
West Gramercy Place
McAda Rites Set Friday
Lorenz Don McAda 65 sheriff of Atascosa county died at a local hospital Wednesday. A Karnes county native, he served as sheriff for 28 years and traveled to San Antonio for medical treatment in the past five days. Surviving are his widow Belle Pipes McAda and several daughters and a brother. Funeral services are planned for Friday at 4 p.m.
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Jourdane
Lorenz Don McAda
Atascosa County
McAda
Karnes
Sherff
San Antonio
Belle Pipes McAda
McIntyre
Khreveparts Wlan
Roney Binitls
Miss Minnie
Tier
RedFoo
Lite Morris
Jwilliin
Tucan
Aris
Crooner Defends Classics With Hollywood Bow
Frank Sinatra rejects critics of his classic music focus. He defends upcoming Hollywood Bowl engagement with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, noting his passion for classical albums and live concerts. Teen fans at past shows cheered wildly, though some audiences have reacted skeptically to his venture.
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Hollywood
Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Kwoonererooner
Bag
Southern California Symphony Association
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Blowers
New York
Theen
Frankie
Cleveland
Washington
Lewisohn Stadium
Hollywood Bowl
Rogers Urges Malaria Drive At Optimist Luncheon
R. E. Rogers head of the junior schools in South San Antonio and a Public Health Service representative spoke on malaria control at the Optimist luncheon at the Gunter hotel. He noted war cuts quinine supplies, trained soldiers returning from malaria regions, and rising cases in Bexar county, urging every household to begin a malaria control campaign that could expand to the community. A short film illustrated the disease’s effects and control methods.
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R. E. Rogers
South San Antonio
Rogers
Iass
United States
Brogan to Talk On Juveniles Delinquency in San Antonio
Sheriff’s Investigator William Brogan discusses juvenile values on a KTSA radio talk at 9 36 p m Thursday, criticizing insufficient local effort and urging cooperative community response to delinquency. He expresses sympathy with the troubled youths and believes most delinquents could be turned around.
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KTSA
Sheriff's
Willian Brogan
San Antonio
Brogan
War Bonds Dance Set For Labor Day Event
War bonds drive heads Labor Day activities with a Victory War Bonds dance on Monday night September 6 at the Labor Temple roof. Proceeds go to purchase more war bonds, with prizes for attendance and calls for a war hero speaker. Local labor leaders coordinate, replacing a Labor Day parade with fund raising efforts.
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Julia Tyler
W. EK. Jones
San Antare
Tlo
Gtnpba Een
Latimer Brueller
W. B. Bor
Amold
L. W. Conway
Minstead
Minstead of the Parade, Organized Labor
William J. Green
A. P
L. President
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