Corrective oil legislation eyed by Southwest operators
Southwest operators push for new oil controls as the A gasoline ration books undergo renewal this month. Each four gallon coupon replaces three with 24 gallons available per year, valid every three months. Renewal dates vary by locality. applicants must bring the back cover of the current A book. A mileage rating record replaces tire inspection records for special or supplemental rations. Outside the East coast, A rations expire September 7 1945 while East coast and DC areas extend to February 6 1945. Administrators of state eleemosyary institutions open a two day quarterly seminar at Buchanan Lake to discuss hospital and school operations and policies.
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Washington
East East
NPR
OPA
East Coast
Stles
Cohmbis
East Cash
Semenar
Buchanan Lake
Grand Rapids man settles old fine after years of remarks
GRAND RAPIDS Aug 15 The 1941 case of World War I veteran Herbert Williamson who paid 8.75 to Police Judge Edward C. Parkinson over swearing at a public official resurfaced as he repaid the amount yesterday and denied past allegations. The eight-ball division of the local Crack Spot rated him the 2.78 in a late twist.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Beedlife Hitler
Herbert Williamson
Williamson
Edward G. Paijrleson
Willson Weemilly
Raven
Elvis
Nazis Execute 32 Polish Boy Scouts
The London headquarters of the Association of Polish Scouts and Guides said it had learned of the execution of 32 Polish Scouts in Nowy Sacz after mass arrests during an investigation by German occupation authorities. The killings were reportedly tied to suspected Scout activity and occurred early in the German occupation.
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London
Ang
Association of Polish Scouts and Guides
Poland
Nowy Sacz
Harry James Hurt In Baseball Game
Los Angeles report says orchestra leader Harry Jamesfractured his right foot during a baseball game while attempting to slide into third base. He wore a plaster cast and will rest as paramedics tended the injury.
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Harry James
Los Angeles
Harris
Texan urges freedom of operation in oil war effort
Testimony at a congressional subcommittee hearing on federal regulation featured George C. Gibbons of Dallas arguing for "utmost freedom of opportunity and operation" for Texan oil firms to supply the war backlog. Chairman A. M. Fernandez and several lawmakers pressed for corrective legislation if operators’ testimony warrants. The hearing included executives from the Texas Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association and other regional firms as witnesses.
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Artesia
UPI
Tex= jag
George C. Gibbons
Dallas
Texas Midcontinent Ohan Gas Association
Texan
Congressional
A. M. Fernandez
N. M
J. Hardin Peterson
D.-Fla
J. Edger
Chenoweth
R.-Colo
A, J. Dempsey
New Mexico
Baker
Tulsa
Kewance Oil Company
Milk Ceilings Violated by Distributors and Creameries
OPA enforcement notes alleged violations of ceiling prices for milk with 4 percent butterfat set at 3.73 per hundredweight. Dobbins says several distributors face criminal injunctions in federal court following investigations into inducements to producers. He cites offers of $100 bonuses and boosts to meet ceilings, plus free delivery and a producer given a motor block for transport.
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OPA
William
Dobbins
Atorney
Thoeo
Nazis Capture New York Sun Writer Near Paris
London August report says Gautt MacGowan veteran New York Sun correspondent was executed near Ghaytres on the road to Paris after a shooting incident in which his companion was wounded. German dispatch claims he ventured beyond Allied lines. The fate of the second U.S. reporter remains unsettled.
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London
Gautt MacGowan
New York
Yeb
Brestnehnsuia
MacGowan
Loan Firms File Motions On Final Day
Motions were filed on the final day in federal court for many defendants in indictments against small loan companies. Defendants challenge that the complaint fails to allege an anti trust conspiracy within the statute of limitations. Government to answer contends that a conspiracy, once established, continues unless explicitly renounced. The dispute centers on whether the alleged commodity in restraint of trade qualifies as a true commodity.
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Pleasants
Fexas
Unak
Department of Justice
City May Curtail Garbage Pickup
City may cut back garbage collection in 1944 and 1945 as Louis LeLaurin, superintendent of garbage and sanitation, cites budget constraints. He notes $20,000 needed for Salado creek sump down payment and $36,000 for machinery to operate sanitary fills, while aging trucks and ongoing shop repairs threaten service. Residents of Highland Park oppose spending, and annexed area garbage service faces denial due to funds.
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Brackenridge
Highland Park
Chinery T0
LeLaurin
Ateas
Annexed Areas on L A Planning Board
Suburban areas recently annexed in the city were given representation on Tuesday on Mayor Mauer mann's postwar planning boat. New members include J A Biasl.
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L.A
Representaen
Mauermann
J. A. Biasl
Seguin Man Killed In Plane Crash Near Seguin Texas
A basic training plane crash near Seguin killed Second Lieut. John W. Smith 22 and left Aviation Cadet John A. Armstrong 21 injured or missing. Smith's widow Bertha lives in Mariposa California and Armstrong is survived by mother Mrs Blanche L Armstrong of 114 East Mountain Street Seguin Texas.
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Merced Army Air Base
John W. Smith
Bertha
Mariposa
Calif
Arid
John A. Armstrong
Blanche L. Armstrong
East Mountain Street
Seguin
Texas
Local residents named in Alamo Paint firm notice
The notice lists individuals connected to the Alamo Paint and Wall Paper company including George W. Daker a real estate man Mrs Pauline Fowler the postmistress in South San Antonio Ralph W Fasley of South San Antonio Adelph O Seheh a Harlandale druggist and Frank A Huck of Highland Park.
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The
Alamo Paint and Wall Paper Company
George W. Daker
Pauline Fowler
South San Antonio
Ralph WY. Fasley
Adelph O. Seheh
Harlandale
Frank A. Huck
Highland Park
Adjutant's School Now At Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston welcomes the Adjutant Generals school as the move from Fort Washington, Maryland takes effect. Col. L. B. Clapham announces the official opening with the first class for WAC enlisted personnel starting Saturday. Courses for officers and WAC officers follow, with machine records and classification classes.
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Eerpl
Fort Sam Houston
L. B. Clapham
Fort Washington
WAC
Ninth Infantry Quadrangle Site and Command Change
A report notes the Ninth Infantry quadrangle between the math post exchange and theater. Colonel Clapham, formerly G-3 at Eighth Corps nova headquarters, had commanded the school since August 1. The item references price fixing laws in New York enacted in 1789.
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Ninth Infantry
Clapham
Eighth Corps
Nova
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Metzger
A. D. Zucht
Houston
Ganlor Mantel
N.Y
Rossa
Pacific Northwest
United States Employment Service
Nueva
San Antonio
Normandys
VAC Womens Army Corps
Italy
Adjutant's
Fort Sam
Dalisious
Londonderry Relves
Lucky Dee
Tor
Dlevy
Around the
Goose Bay
Labrador
Berlin
Clark
New Guinea
Normandy
India
Australia
Honolulu
England
North Africa
New Caledonia
Wacs
U.S. Army
All America
Women's Army Corps
Wrastway
San Antonioy
Cery
Jenet
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