Cane Burglar Leaves Prints in San Antonio Homes
Police identified a burglar in San Antonio after fingerprints on a cane used to threaten residents. A. J. Halling reported a man thrust a hooked cane through a whitlow and grabbed his shirt while he slept at the Grillit Hotel on West Commerce Street. Respondents note the suspect has a long record of similar break-ins, including another entry via window screen at 2239 West Woodlawn Avenue.
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Can Antonty
Gniie Jonse
A. J. Halling
Grillit
West
Commerce Street
Ralling
San Antonio
Mts. C
Mrs. F D R Lands Morale in West
Boise dispatch reports First Lady Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt visiting the West canal area in the emergency defense effort. She praised morale as very good and expressed confidence in Hatton's war orepst. Women must play a definite part in the defense program and be prepared for any event.
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Boise
Idaho
New York War Volunteering Surges in Early War Week
New York mobilization climbs as the nation nears entry into war with about 3 300 volunteers reported. Recruiting officers announced 1723 men accepted, plus 865 into the army and 454 into other corps. Despite the surge, some units still short of full strength as Christmas approaches.
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Lwew
York
New York
de Troy
Connally Raps Labor Leader
Washington dispatch reports Senator Connally of Texas denouncing labor critic Maitee J. Dineen as autocratic and domineering. Connally defends a wartime bill authorizing government seizure of plants where production has halted, asserting broad approvals and pledging to serve despite opponents.
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Washington
Connally
Uc.-Tex
Mautee
J. Dineen
I. Oeginnal
Houston
Dineen
Navy Departments
Meritime Commission
Senate Judiciary
Texas
Defense Raises Coal Production Figures 1941 Outlook
Defense estimates coal production increased to 497,000,000 tons by late November, about 10 percent above the prior year. Office reports suggest 1941 output could reach around 500,000,000 tons, the highest since 1929. Light Want Ads invite readers to explore opportunities in Classification 43.
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Washington
Defense
Office of Solid Filers
Bituminous Com Division
T Hat
West Coast Rallies as Threat of Invasion Grows
West Coast girds for possible Japanese air invasion. California declares state of emergency, citizens stock emergency supplies, flashlights, candles, and medical kits flood stores. Governor Olson cites 101 mile coast as vulnerable. twohour blackout verified by army reports of unidentified planes over San Francisco Bay.
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Ban Francisco
California
Palfc
U. 8
Mainland
San Francisco Bay
Culbert £. Olson
San Princisco Bay
U, & Army
Davy
John Ti. de Witt
Westjoe Defense Command
Awny
Welders at Orange Seek Labor Representation
In Orange and vicinity about 1000 welders and burners union members sent telegrams to Secretary of Labor Perkins seeking representation at President Roosevelt's proposed conference. They protested high dues and declared independence from the APL of L while continuing work at local shipyards.
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Orange
Naonal Brotherhood of Welders and Burners‘of America
Vicuity
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
Roosevelt
APL
Gad
Wve
Germans Show Loyalty to U S Pledge Defense Support
Representatives of 10 German American organizations pledged loyalty to the United States today. They vowed to buy defense stamps and bonds as long as needed and to turn over their American citizenships for government use, with a club of about 400 members.
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U.S. Pyar City
United States
Red Cross
Filipino Rebe Refuses New Insurrection
Manila reports that Emilio Aguinaldo, aged 83, rejects renewed Filipino insurrection urging Americans to rise. Tokyo radio and pamphlets allegedly urged Filipinos to follow him against the United States, but Aguinaldo states such rumors are unfounded and remains at Cavite home.
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Manila
Emilio Aguinaldo
United States
America
Tokyo
Mexico and United States Agree on Coast Defense
Armed forces of the United States and Mexico joined in a coast defense pact for the Lower California region. The agreement was reached at a conference between Major General Charles P. R. Pile and General De Brig. Martel J. Contreras, commanders of their respective forces.
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Thtiuana
Mexico
United States Aid
Caliifornia Nodat
Agcesmant
Charles P. R. Pilee
U. S. Marine Division
Martel J. Contreras
Zoe
Hala California
Texas Fourth In Soldiers
Washington December 15 Texas rank sixth in population and fourth in soldiers. The Lone Star State with a population of 64 1821 and 1 126 in the army ranks behind New York and Pennsylvania but ahead of California and Ohio in military enrollment. Oklahoma stands fifteenth in population with 26 788 troops from a 2 929 808 total population.
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Washington
Texas
United States
Lone Star Atale
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Victim of Heart Attack Houma Man Andrew Sospe dies at 67
Andrew Jackson Sospe 67 of 102 Aganier nye hue died Sunday night at home after a heart attack. Fire department aid failed to revive him. Services set for 10 a m Tuesday from the home with J W Saye officiating. Survived by widow Nola Boupe and five daughters including Mrs Rodgers and Mrs Millered Soape of Bun Autoulo, Mrs Brest, Mrs McFarland, and Mrs Pucta of Hammond and Houston.
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Andrew Jackson Sospe
Aganier Nyehue
Viste
The
Peace
J. W. Saye
Dabur
M. Thompson
Nola Boupe
Uiree Sans
Alvin
Hamamnond
Jonni
Béckvilte
Robert
Houston
Witrleign Rodgers
Mis. Millered Soape
Bun Autoulo
J.D. Brest
Robert McFarland
Oliver Pucta
Ham Vmond
British Seek Skilled Men for Civilian Technical Corps
The British empire needs up to 30,000 civilian technical workers immediately, says E. A. Shelton in charge of recruiting across 43 Texas counties. Recruits are sought for radio and motor repair, welders, machine tool operators, and instrument repair men for the Grileh alviian technical corps. War Department approval is noted, with enlistments handled by Maj. H. Stocker at 301 East Marlin Street or H. B. Greapioer at 208 Bask Trova Street.
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British Empire
E. A. Shelton
Texas
Atwlton
Grileh Alviian
War Department
Montreal
England
Bmaj
H. Stocker
East Marlin Street
H. B. Greapioer
Bask Trova
U S Flag in Manila Dares Japs
In Manila the U S flag at Far Eastern Army headquarters will fly still despite Japanese air raids. General MacArthur joked that the flag can act as a guide to enemy airmen, urging caution for protection but keeping the flag up.
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Manila
Army
Sonnel
Douglaal
MacArthur
Well-Built House Passes Structural Test
A well-built house proves sturdy as its foyntisi fans, doors, roof, walls and ceilings meet the test of wear. The article notes sound construction ensuring durability and safety for inhabitants.
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Foyntisi
Five San Antonio youths named to service academies
Five San Antonio youths have been appointed by Congressman Paul J. Kilday to United States naval and military academies. Thirteen were named as alternates. Appointees include Whitey Corrigan of 505 Terrell Road and Fred O Seeth of Blue Wing Road, with other listed cadets among the group.
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San Antonio
Paul J. Kilday
United States Naval and Military Academies
Naval Academy
Whitey Corrigan
Terrell Road
Ginifred Spencer Smith
Brooks Heid
Marshall Terrell Steves
Elizabeth Read
Thost
West Peint We
Ray Leemanry
Fred O. Seeth
Blue Wing Road
Professor Succumbs in Cambridge Death of Harvard Emeritus Professor
Cambridge obituary reports Dr Paul Henry Hangs age 86 professor emeritus of education at Harvard University and a leading figure in educational systems, died Sunday following long illness.
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Cambridge
Mass
Paul Henry Hangs
Harvard University
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