Farewell to Gen Lahm at Randolph Field
Army and civilian friends gathered at Randolph Field Monday morning to bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Frank P. Lahm, the army’s first airplane pilot, as he departed for New York to live with his daughter Barbara. The Gulf Coast Training Center paid final tribute with a training center band and guard of honor in ceremonies attended by about 25,000 people from San Antonio and nearby stations. Lahm issued a message in his last official duty after retirement.
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Army
Frank PB. Lahm
Randolph Field
New York
Barbara
Training Center
Guard of Honor
Gulf Coast Training Center
General Lahm
San Antonio
Lahm
West Point of the Air honors General Lahm at Randolph field
A sweeping farewell review at Randolph Field marked the end of General Lahm’s 40 year career. About 25,000 spectators watched 270 planes and 2,400 cadets salute the pioneer who helped build the air corps training program. Prominent officers from Maj. Gen. Arnold to Gen. Marshall sent letters praising his leadership and vision.
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Oe Alr
Afr
Terord
General Lahey
Ueut
Walter Kaueger
Tairol
Walter R. Weaver
Southeast Air Corps ‘Training Center
Henry 3. Arnold
Get. Martin FP. Scanlon
Washington
Air States
Clarence L. Thxel
Mackisfield
Tampa
G. VW. Strang
J. Hf. G. Lee
Ang
Paul B. Malone
Highth Corps
Herbert J. Brees
Randolph Field
M. P. Taber
Lahm
Forma
National Defense
Betty L. Stimson
Army
George C
G. Claa
Kelly, Brooks
Randulph
Wey
Chie
Lair
West Port
Anly
Duthean Field
Durant
Lancan
Gehernt Lahm
Wid-Continent
Ci. C. AR. GC
T. GC
Alder Tenking Comer
Telbytoy
United Stated Aviation
Man Admits Starting Fire at Salvation Army Building
A distraught porter at the Salvation Army shelter testified to starting a fire at a building behind 341 Bashc Commerce streets after overwork and resentment. Marshal took the signed statement. the blaze damaged a repair shop and a shed, with prior arson attempts noted by authorities.
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Salyation Army
Salvation Army
Bashc
A.B
Mij
Howrent
Organizaon
Sire
Minor Recovering After Operation
Robert oo payor av son of United States Deputy Marshal Houston Minor was reported recovering Monday in Memphis Tennessee Hospital where he underwent an appendix operation Lieut Kinison to take course United States coast guard station Nashiville Tennessee was on recruiting duty.
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Robert Oo.payor
United States
Houston Minor
Mempita
Vern
F Young Minor
Ioeas
Nashiwilte
Tenn
Lieut
Kinison
Harmon Takes Command at Geneva Lane Retirement
General Harmon, chief of staff of the Gulf Coast Training Center, and Maj. Gen. Frank P. Dahm assumed command at Geneva. Harmon left Randolph Field by air for Kansas City to address the National Aviation Training Association before returning Tuesday.
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Ivberk R. Harmon
Gulf Coast
Frank P. Dahm
Geneva
Youth Arraigned On Letter Charge
Eugene Harris 19 was arraigned before U S Commissioner Paul Lockhart on a charge of sending an indecent letter. He was arrested last Saturday and held on $1000 bond as of Monday. Indecent debtor through the mid April 14.
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Eugene Harris
United States
Paul Lockhart
Movement for Panl Kantian Permits Fort Bedning Return
First Lieut Panl Kantian of Bau jAntonio with Lor list infantry SGLH division in Camp Bawlé has been underon to Fort Bedning Ga to enttend Rometer in allotance routine. He will repost December 13.
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Panl Kantian
Bau jAntonio
Lor List Infantry
SGLH
Camp Bawlé
Fort Bedning
Knife-Wielders Injure Four During Weekend Attacks
Police seek four youths after Sunday assaults in Salinas with knife wounds to four victims. Victims include 17 year old in Morales Street area, 19 year old on North Street, and 27 year old on West Street. Suspects attacked a man and woman at 600 Treck Dolorosa, with one more victim battered on West Trusts Street.
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Towdtos
Morales Street
Catnrain
Salinas
Rully Flores
North
Tutan
al Tao
Tilly Cruz
Alan Bn
Hudy Solis
Smealeress
City License and Dues Collections Decline in 1941
City records show license and dues collected from June 1 to December 1 1941 drop by 21 280 compared with the same period last year. For 1940 the city took in 297 429 versus 276 063 for 1941 driven by corporation court receipts parking meter collections and food dealers licenses.
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Jon J. Loderle
Lodovic
Periolually Bi Corporation
Nepotism and paying day anger in old editorial riff
A satirical piece mocks nepotism in Washington and mentions a hard working wife, a $1 salary household, and a critique of in law appointments. It riffs on a ranch era image, likening two blades of grass to two relatives getting jobs. The tone is caustic and humorous.
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Arthur
BAER
TNLS
Bberia
Poultry Deaths Puzzle Shocks Quintana Farm
Deputy sheriffs faced a mystery at the C D McKnight farm on Quintana road as live stock and poultry died. McKnight reported two sheep eight ducks and 10 chickens dead last Wednesday and two more sheep plus 29 chickens killed Sunday night. The owner and three large dogs were questioned. the owner denied dog involvement while absent deputies investigated.
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C.D. McKnigh
Quintana Road
McKnight
Manny Arraigned On Drug Charge
Walter Manny was arraigned before United States Commissioner Paul Lakin Monday on a charge of violating federal marijuana laws. He was arrested by police on November 18 when 19 marijuana cigarettes containing 175 grains of the drug were allegedly found in his possession. Bond was set at $1500.
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Walter Manny
United States
Paul Lakin
Dly Pollen
Stores to Self War Stamps Drive Named
Sixty thousand stamps will be enlisted for the defense savings program. Retail stores cooperating with Frank Scoffald, national defense administrator, will offer stamps. A seven-member Calumilter directs the effort, with members including Albert L. Walters Dallas and Dr W J Danforth Fort Worth among others.
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Frank Scoffald
Udusinkstrador
National Defense
Scoffield
Albert L. Walters
Dallas
W. J. Danforth
Fort Worth
Hoger Q. Flautnay
Charles T. Lux
Austin
H. ©. Dill
P. D. Marelaid
Austiny
A. HL Calvert
San Antonia
Five Criminal Cases Cleared By Courts
In a Monday docket Judge W W McCrory presided as four defendants pled guilty. El bert Burrow of No 6 Zippsaling admitted two burglary counts and received five year terms to run concurrently. In the old Thirty seventh District courtroom Judge James Williamson jailed Escolasiea Ortly and Joe Sato for 60 days for aggravated assault. Plea by J B Patton led to L A Cottle being sentenced to two years for swindling by check. Cottle allegedly forged George M Burkholdt's name on a $6 check June 12.
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Criminal District Court
W. W. McCrory
Elbert Burrow
Sted
No. 6
Zippsaling
Rim
G. Lauro
East Arsenal Street
Aurela Deuzman
Water Street
Thirty-seventh District
James Williamson
Tavedo
Escolasiea
Theft Plea Brings Fine and Jail Term
A defendant identified as Doral d Meclure pleaded guilty to theft in County Court at Law No 2 and received a $15 fine and 15 days jail. The complaint alleged the theft of $22 worth of jewelry from James Melton of 1519 South St. Mary's Street on November 3.
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Dorald
Elm Street
C. J.matthews
McChire
James Matford Melton
St. Mary's Street
Mystery and Romance Blended in Cliffport Serial
A spring relocation to Cliffport for a shipyard project brings Kay face to face with a romance and mystery. She hopes to find Bruce and her freedom, while sudden plans shift as Allen Foorestall, a key local figure, leans into elite society. The shipyard and town intrigue promise adventure as Kay adapts to life above an aid station, awaiting further pages.
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Dad
Cliffport
Bruce
Allin Reid
Douer
Cliport
Jima
Allen
Ellis Burton
Conley
Oak Uys
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Frank P. Lahm
Randolph
General Lanm
Went
Walter Arneger
Revie
Gen. Lahm
Southwest
Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center
Alliedr Corps
Texas
Tabm
Handalph
Kelly and
Brooks Fields
Kelly Aviaton
Tee View
Man
Harmon Takes Command
Bes
Sima Wee le
Baering
Moe Fellows
Manny
Faberge
By Fabeyge
Manish
Heaven
By Anne Rowe
Quarrency
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