Navy Mothers Carnival At La Villita Tuesday
Navy Mothers sponsor a carnival at La Villita on Tuesday Suz 17 to aid men in naval hospitals at Christmas. Fund booths and attractions open at 6 p m including a fish pond country store white elephant and fortune teller booths. A city recreation department program at 8 p m precedes square dancing with Heron B Smith’s orchestra.
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Navy
la Villita
Naval Hospitals
Jwall
Heron B. Smith
Pair Charged in Victoria Kin Slaying
In Houston on August 14 authorities charged Gus Kirchner 92 and Fritz Kirchner 32 with murder in the death of Virgil Lee Kirchner 32 found on Santa Fe railroad tracks. Justice of the Peace Thomas I Decker presides.
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Houston
Victoria
Virgil Lee
Kirchner
Justice of the Peace
Thomas I. Decker
Gus Kirchner
Fritz Kirchner
Natalicio Gonzalez Set To Take Paraguay Presidency
In Asuncion on Aug 14 1947 Natalicio Gonzalez will assume the presidency of Paraguay tomorrow completing a political transition and signaling a new administration in the capital. Local observers expect policy continuity with emphasis on national development and regional stability.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Natalicio Gonzalez
Mac Pledges Korea Unity in Historic Address
In Seoul Gen. MacArthur proclaimed unity for Korea and vowed to tear down the barrier to the Soviet held north. President Rhee blamed the USSR for division while seeking world support for unification. U S and China recognize the new republic as envoys arrive. Lt Gen Hodge says the military government ends at midnight, civil affairs to take over.
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Korea
Republic of Korea
Hie
MacArthur
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Japan
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Soviet Union
Rhee
Republica
Wil
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China
John R. Hodge
Hodge
U. S
Vet Dies in Red Tape Snarl
A 65 year old World War I veteran William Reynolds died after delays obtaining hospital care. Police were told Reynolds received 72 dollars monthly in compensation but could not produce identification. Ambulance drivers refused transport to Brooke General Hospital without ID. The case prompted appeals to the American Legion and Veterans Administration.
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Odis Walker
Austinity
Fred Shook
Wiliam L. Reynolds
Walker
Reynolds
Brooke General Hospital
Shook
Veterans Administration
Austin St
Reynold
Pital
Legion
American Legion
Brooke Army Medical Center
McCollum
Funeral Home
Honesty Replaces Theft in San Antonio Hotels
A 1940s hotel trade report notes a shift from pilfering to honesty among guests in San Antonio inns. Lodge managers attribute the change to rising incomes and prosperity, making theft less appealing as travelers can now buy items themselves.
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Diogenes
San Antonio
Jack White
Danube Conference Rejects US Equality Amendment
The international conference on future control of the Danube rejected a United States amendment guaranteeing river equality by a 5 to 3 vote along east west lines. The conference recessed until Monday.
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Quite Enough Brandies Quite Enough Brandies
In Racine Wisconsin on August 14 a hospital nurse heard Mrs Gil bert Brandies 46 say she has had enough Brandes The couple has a 21st child Anna Marie born to the Brandies family The father is a 72 year old farmer
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Racine
Wis
Brandes
Anna Marie
Gilbert Brandies
Papa Brandies
Meeting Place Changed for Texas Sheriffs' Assn
The annual Texas Sheriffs Association meeting site shifts from Waco to Austin. The dates September 15 to 17 remain unchanged.
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Austin
Offic Texas Sheriffs’ Assn
Waco
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Teler Hearing Center
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