New Texas Labor Union Is Started
Prime associated Press reports a new Texas labor movement, the Federated Independent Texas Unions FITU, chartered as a nonprofit to unify 200 Texas workers within a year. Roy D. Parker Dallas machinist leads aims for independent unions with lower costs and no outside control. The group claims 25 to 80 locals in Corsicana Port Worth and Waco as it promotes a “new model labor union” with no assessments or central interference.
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Parker
Corsigatia
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Waco
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FTU
Singleton
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Solon Declares Navy Can Beat Japan Anywhere Any Time
Senator Ralph Brewster of Maine voiced confidence that the United States navy can defeat Japan anywhere at any time during a tour of U S bases in the Caribbean. He spoke at the opening of a new welfare building at a naval air station.
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Maine
United States Navy
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Food Stamp Plan Heard in Bexar County Meeting
About 100 elderly residents and others attended a county commission hearing on a proposed food stamp plan for Bexar County. Sidney Seatly of Dallas explained the plan through the Surplus Marketing Administration as representatives urged county and city officials to act, with threats of political opposition if the plan fails. A joint meeting with city officials was proposed for Thursday to discuss the plan and its rollout.
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National Protective Association
Sidney Seatly
Dalles
Surplus Marketing Administration
Appa
National Protective Aesociation Monk
City Offici Itis
Cthirsday
Thetr
Fylsay
Closely Guarded Utilities in Los Angeles
Police guard water tanks gas works and utilities in Los Angeles to prevent sabotage. Aubrey Hopkins said authorities monitor every tank and utility installation for any signs of disruption or damage.
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Utiity
San Antonio
Cales of
Aubrey Hopkins
Monany
Bexar Facts and Local News From Fort Sam Houston
A collage of names and notes from Bexar area figures including Carl Stromberger directing crowds, Henry G. Gomez promoted to sergeant at Fort Sam Houston, and Dabney funding Southwest Texas Boys Show while Alton Dunn prepares for naval training. Also listed are Marylen Kroesche milestone, Lieut Stanley Lark returning from maneuvers, and several San Antonio residents joining the University of Texas Co-Ed assembly.
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Harrison Lilly
The
Schvelner Institute
Alton Dunn
Marylen Kroesche
Stanley Lark
Gerona
Eldrlngze Etley
Uncle Sam
Maiilla Club
Dorothy Patton
James A. Collins
Joseph Faust
New Beountels
Highstown
N. J
Die Wan
Bit Kal. Klub
Milton Page
Albert
J. Biering
St. Mary's Jeremon
Las Vegas
Nev
Joseph 4. Hesson
St. Mary's Ernd
Jean Rawls
Bernien Meracttl
Charline Yacnet
Carolyn Boyle
Maric Holland
San Antonio
Co-Sd Assembly
University of Texas
Four Wounded By Knives in City Street Affray
Four people were wounded in knife attacks around East Commerce Street and South Santa Rosa Avenue. P Martinez, 30, and Jett Havid were cut on the right side. Elliott Bower, 34, sustained a right temple wound. Jessie Flores, 19, suffered a stab to the body and Pablo Gambon, 31, was cut across the right side of the face during separate assaults by unidentified assailants.
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Streeb
P. Martinez
Jett Havid
Elliott Bower
Kelly Field
Commerce Street
Jessie Flores
Hedges Street
Pablo Gambon
Vera Cruz [Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Funeral Set for Texas War Hero
PORT WORTH December 8 Four disabled veterans of Amelon with Nage in charge of the funeral for Guy T. Burney 42 a World War II veteran awarded the Pure Peace Medal for wounds suffered in three major offensives in France in 1918 He died here yesterday from injuries in a auto accident Friday Bailers Hollywood December 2 Actress Belle Davie newly elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the annual awards dinner would be held February 28.
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Guy T. Burney
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Hollywood
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Belle Davie
Academy of Motion!Picture Arts and Befences
An. Sheamnece
War Powers Expanded In Presidential Authority
A profile of emergency wartime powers outlines presidential authority to direct transportation, energy, communications and industry, suspend tariffs, mobilize personnel, seize property, and control labor rules during great national emergencies. It notes reliance on Hamiltonian principles and lists actions like commandeering land, stockpiling strategic materials, closing exchanges, and easing purchase procedures.
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Alexander Hamilton
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Navy
Ca- Tummbta
Securities Exchange
United States
Texas Rail Road Commission Pledges Oil Industry Aid
The Texas Railroad Commission pledged cooperation with the federal government to regulate oil production during wartime. Commission member Sadler said the industry will cooperate rather than resist federal control, and hearings were planned to determine how much oil should be reduced in light of worldwide shortages. He emphasized taking orders from the president and seeking industry cooperation.
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Washington
Deny Sadler
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Marines Guard Capitol for Roosevelt Address
Washington December 8 Marines were placed on full war dress at the Capitol as preparations were made for President Roosevelt's address to a joint session. Guards paced in front of doors and checked all entrances while credentials were required for entry.
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Washington
Capitol
Roosevelt
Congress
Capital
50 853 Jap Aliens on U S Mainland
Justice department alien registration shows 50,000 plus Japanese wartime mobilized residents on the continental United States with 40,000 in Husawall and small numbers in Alaska. Other nations listed include Canada, Polmer, Mrsteo, and Germany. Sam T. Lyons, a 41 year old Russian-born Hollywood agent, died of a heart attack leaving a widow Joy.
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Justice Department
Continental
United States
Husawall
Alaska
Thaly
Canada
Polmer
Mrsteo
Austin-Hunewy
Russie
Germany
Great Britain
Italy Free State
Sweden
Mes
Hollywood
Sam T. Lyons
Joy
Surevives
Shanghai Anglo Settlement Taken
Japanese forces seized a large portion of Shanghai including the Ameri owned International settlement and most of the city’s power facilities. The event followed the withdrawal of U S marines, with the Wake and the Paterol gunboat noted in the surrounding actions as the naval clash unfolded.
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Dee
Shanghai Power
International Settleht Company
Herment
Three Men Beat Up Japanese in West Side Assault
Teddy Hara reported being attacked by three unidentified men about 1:30 to 8 today near his West Side rooming house. He was beaten and fled to a hallway then took a taxicab to Polyelinte Hospital in serious condition with possible skull fracture and facial injuries. One assailant allegedly taunted him with a xenophobic remark.
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Wow Yum
Think Nation
Teddy Hara
House Costs Rise Sharply in San Antonio Area
House costs show a sharp rise with a standard six room dwelling now around 1615 dollars, up from 8002 in August and 5845 in November 1940. The 24 000 cubic foot home features a living room dining room kitchen and pantry on the first floor with three bedrooms and bath upstairs, built on a brick siting with noted improvements.
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St. Antonio
Jayatory
Depo
Navy Recruit Office Swamped By Enlistment Surge
Navy recruiting offices in Houston faced overwhelming crowds as men of varied backgrounds flooded in after the Japanese attack. Lt Commander Wood kept offices open 24 hours amid higher demand, with 230 applicants overnight and hundreds more queuing today. The Navy seeks 1000 radio technicians and maintenance personnel for the Naval Reserve.
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Houston
Offita Hera
B.D. Wood
Navy
A. Potts
Army
Nan Potls
Marine
Navy Recruiting Office
Naval Reserve
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Ad Promises Bile Flow Relief
An old fashioned advertisement touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a remedy to wake the liver and bile flow. It implies daily use to prevent bloating and ache, claiming pills produce “2 pints of bile” and lively digestion. The tone imitates a period sales pitch with persuasive claims.
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Carter
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