District Air Chiefs Appointed to New War Air Districts
War Department announced chiefs of staff for each newly created air district. Col Gerald E Brower of Brooklyn is Northeast chief at Mitchell Field. Lieut Col Arthur B McDaniel of San Antonio is Northwest chief at Fort George Wright. Col William O Butler of Marshall is Southwest chief at Riverside. Col Willis H Hale, Langley Field, becomes Southeast chief at Tampa. Butler on duty at Marthfield, Ga.
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Air Corps
War Department
Gerald E Brower
Brooklyn
Command and General Staff
Achool
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Northeast Air District
Mitchell Field
Arthur B. McDaniel
San Antonis
Northwest
Crossbones Flag Flown in Romana Plaza Triggers Fatality Warnings
Traffic officers report a flag labeled Jinx-Breaker hung in Romana plaza for three days. Police say removing it coincides with deaths, with Officer Pete Hillock noting the banner’s presence aims to break “hat olg heo-doo” and that fatalities drop only when the flag stays up.
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Romana Plaza
Dave
Pete Hillock
Juvenile Officers Merit System Proposal Likely Discussed
A proposal to place Texas Juvenile Officers under a merit system was to be discussed at the Thursday afternoon meeting of a five day Probation institute in the courthouse. The institute began Tuesday and resumes Saturday and Sunday before final session Monday. Dr. Jean Cooper, a psychiatrist, told the institute Wednesday afternoon about plans by the American Association of University Women to establish a psychiatric clinic to assist juvenile officers in Hexat County.
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Texas
Sunedis
Jean Cooper
American Association of University Women
Hexat County
30 Days Sentence in Check Swindle
In County Court at no. 2 Judge G A Matthews presided on Thursday Jenie J White received 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to a check swindle charge. Harold Williamson pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and was fined 15 dollars plus costs for allegedly assaulting Mrs. R. Dugan. Ed Hemme and Edward Galle faced related charges with Hemme found guilty on motor vehicle possession and fined 25 dollars and costs.
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G. A. Matthews
Jenie J. White
Elty
White
To. Thompson
Williamson
R. Dugan
South Flores Steel
Ed Hemme
East Eleventh Street
Austin
Edward Galle
North St Marys Street
Hemme
Dependents funds totaled 34290 amid 1940 cases
The county probation office handled 34290 for dependent children in early 1940. Judge W W McCrocy reported 24939 collected since January and all but 649 distributed. November collections reached 3902 with 33037 disbursed.
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W. W. McCrocy
Criminal District
Fines Levied in Traffic Appeals
An appeal of traffic cases in County Court-at-law No 2 resulted in fines. David W Baker and astdrias piecy faced charges for failure to halt at a stop sign and exceeding the 20 mile per hour limit.
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Mine Grace
Corporation Court
David W. Baker
Mexico Customs Meeting Presents Old and New
A fragment describes a gathering featuring Pahl and Alfaug discussing Mexico customs and a talk on cabinetism by Foo A. Cavanaugh. The event, connected with a Parent-Teacher association, is set for Friday at a location hinted by the garbled text.
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Mexico
Camp Bowie Nears Full Readiness in Brownwood
Camp Bowie is 75 percent complete with total facilities at 75 percent and the thirty sixth division around 91 percent complete. About 19,500 workmen are employed at the camp, more than Brownwood's population. Quakemaster corps troops unload supplies as carloads of refrigerators stream in and clothing is distributed to Texas National Guard units housed in local armories longer than expected.
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Brownwood
Pre
Camp Bowie
Quakemaster Corps
Texas National Guard
Woman Injured in Street Fall Near Banth Mesquite
A woman suffered injuries after a fall in the street while crossing near Banth Mesquite. She was taken to Green Hospital for treatment. Details of the incident and possible cause remain unclear.
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Lilie
Plies
Maverick Roped in Lambert Park Incident
Reported in San Autopia, officer Tk. Canty described a roping incident in Lambert Park involving an unbranded steer grazing there. The unnamed rider, Erick Thurzany, faced a claim from the owner over possession.
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Maverick
Lambert Park
San Autopia Das de
Lady Astor Sees British Success Amid War Rally
In London the American born Lady Astor praised British resolve and pledged US support as 140 American volunteers in the Royal Air Force pledge to train for active service. She said thousands more Americans would follow, calling this the greatest hour of trial for English speaking peoples. Capt. WH H Balfour urged expansion of volunteer squadrons with the same motive and aims.
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London
Royal Air Force
Lady Astor
United States
America
Gol
Charles Sweeny
Sherman
WH. H. Balfour
Air
Bert M. Harding Performs in Alberty Men at Antioch College
Bert M. Harding of 19 Park Drive cashes in on a role in Alberty Men, an historical drama to be presented by the Antioch College Players of Yellow Springs Ohio, on Friday.
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Bert M. Harding
Park Drive
Alberty Men
Antioch College Playsers
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Roosevelt Visits British West Indies Amid Base Talks
President Roosevelt arrived aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa at a British West Indies site as part of a voyage that may include inspecting locations for U. S. air and naval bases. The trip links plans with the transfer of 50 U. S. destroyers to Britain, with no confirmation on specific stop details beyond a lunch with the island governor general.
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Kingston
Jamater
Der
President Hoisevelt
British West Indies
U. S
United States
Tuscaloosa
Roosevelt
Mian
Fla
Impressive Film Set Revives Old Broadway Tunes
A Florida coastal estate hosting a film revival features songs like Tea for Two and No, No, Nanette from classic shows. The project, connected to Orson Welles and the radio era, blends early cinema with stage musical memory, drawing attention to notable titles and performers.
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Florida
Gulf Coast
R.E.O
Anne
Neagle
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