Rigid Draft Rules Push Inductions In 26-37 Age Group
Washington February 16 draft directives order older men to stay in war work or face swift inspection. Memo outlines expand of inductions after February 1 and a broader war effort, with local boards told to reclassify and keep 26 to 37 year olds in essential jobs. Stricter deferment rules apply, detailing conditions under which workers may change jobs without losing status.
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Washington
Bec
Uegent
Selective Service
Josbright
Daeo Sef
Elliott and Bride Stop in El Paso on Way to Washington
Elliott Roosevelt and his wife Faye Emerson stopped in El Paso on the first night of a trip to visit President Roosevelt. They traveled by private plane and planned to land at Fort Worth and Beaumont before continuing to Washington over the weekend to see family.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Faye Fmerson
Fort, Worth
Beaumont
Jean Young
Natalia Woman Injured When Car Hits Pole
A Natalia woman sustained injuries after a car driven by her husband struck a pole on West Johnson Street near South Flores. She suffered possible smoke inhalation, facial lacerations, and brace injuries. condition later described as improving.
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MEK. WG
Midock
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Roaberk
B. Green
South Flores
West Johnson Streets
Ted
Murdock
Britain Russia pact unsettles allies in Poland dispute
Washington report cites Britain's postwar Poland agreement with Russia as a factor drawing US into firmer foreign policy tone. Senator Vandenberg calls for plain talk, noting concerns over Poland borders and potential German cession. Churchill and Roosevelt plan a late winter Big Three summit, while Stalin's attendance remains uncertain. Senate stalls nominations over property disposal issues as Social Security talks hinge on tax rate freeze. Finland’s $235,444 debt offer is rebuffed by the United States amid a strained diplomatic stance.
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Britain
Russia
Poland
United States
Vandenberg
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Morcaw
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Fuls Park
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Churchill
Europe
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Stalin
Genate
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State Department
Chandler
D.-Ky
Robert A. Hurley
Edward Heller
Senate
Santa Claus
Finland
Treqstry Department Furs
Tinland
Nazi Guns Strike near Duron and Cologne Fronts
Report from Page One of the American Third Army describes advances toward Niewer Gail bach and Duron with forces within nine miles of the border south and east of the Saar river. The First Army drives toward Cologne and clears resistance west of the Beer river near Duron. Ninth Army holds over 24 miles of the west bank from Linnitely to Bergsteity.
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Suue
Niewer-Gailbach
Saar River
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Cologne Hive
Beer River
Duron
U. S. Ninth Army
Fytsbacny
Linnitely
Bergsteity
Burials and deaths listed in scattered notices
Fragmentary OCR notice items list individuals with ages and dates in a burial or death register. Names such as Linda Hidrisues Eliareeh Menunes and Irene Selves appear alongside dates like December and December 11, with scattered addresses and possible residences. The text is garbled and reads like a municipal or church burial record with multiple unrelated lines.
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Ban Tarintg
Linda Hidrisues
Eliareeh Menunes
Thea Levatuvata
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Baklo
Dihentuon Mauritian
Berembher
Irene Selves
Mary St
Pocenber ST
Yrunk
Mauch
Lean
McGee
Broadway
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Bold Stroke Opens Way To China In Pacific Invasion
Military dispatch describes bulldozers clearing roads and ramps in preparation for landings and supplies as forces move toward beachheads. Filipinos refuse pay for services while Americans pursue aerial and naval strikes. Carrier planes attack Luzon and Mindoro airfields. Pearl Harbor reports heavy Japanese losses and several ships damaged. Mindanao, Panay, Negros, and Cebu show advancing guerrilla control and disrupted communications as leaders such as Col. Wendell Ug and Lieut. Charles Cushing are cited.
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Page Onn
Atarl
Luzon
Pearl Harbor
Nimitz
James
McCain
Subic Bay
West Luxin
Manila
Cavitesca
Clark
Nicholields
Mindoro
General MacArthur
Guerrilas
Mindanao
Lanco
Misgimis Occidental
Higen Bay
Bohol
Mayle
Une
Luauriga
Ihald Bols
San Carlon
Isa
Bet
Panay
Estancia
Zarraga
San Miguel
Patnangon
Associated Press
Wendell W. Fer Ug
Bataan
J Charles Cushing
Cehy
Pope to Observe Midnight Mass at St Peter's
Vatican announces Pope Pius XII will celebrate midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in St. Peter's for the first time since becoming pope in 1938. St Peter's will be open to the public and Rome streets will be lit due to the shortage of electricity.
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Vatican
Pope Pius Kit
St. Peter’s
St. Peter's
Rome
Oberon to Star in New Fantasy Film
Hollywood report outlines Merle Oberon co starring with Turhan Bey in Night in Par Yes a fantasy where Oberon plays a Persian princess engaged to Croesus, the world’s richest man. Olivia DeHavilland plans a Paramount return in The Well-Dressed Groom, with Ray Milland as groom, amid contract disputes with Olivia and Warner’s talks. Gregory Peck slated for The Yearning, after MGM gaps. Ann Dvorak and Doroth y Lamsworth linked to other projects. industry chatter on careers and slick production plans.
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Ransons
Hollywood
IRB
Walter Wriger
Ty Cnollrm
Merle Oberon
Turhan Bey
Merle
Croesus
Ian
Turhan Pinya Aesop
B.C
Universal
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Haa Reese
Sinatra
Alan Ladd
Olivia DeHavil- Janes
Paramount
Ray Milland
Paulette Grd
Dard
Stork
Lhna Wonca
Olivin
Warner's
City News Dance and Hollywood Snapshots Baffle Readers
A jumble of listings and reminiscences cites City News Dance at K T Hall on Dec 16 with Al Achnebel and other venues such as Hermann Sons Hall and Hevmlsville with orchestras. It notes Ann Sheridan and Judy Garland in Hollywood snippets with Betty Grable, Vincent Minelli and others, plus club calendars and dance events at 1421 So. Ploves and other venues.
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K'T Hall
al Achnebel
Hermann Sons
Witet
Hevmvil's
Hollywood
Tandon
Ann Sheridan
Christina
Steve Haniahan
Betty Grable
Harry James
Las Vegas
Betty
Stark
Ane
Hally- Went
Bette Davis Wolens
Riley
Elliott Roosevelts
Mocambo
Raith Goorgins
H. T. Ridson
Judy Garland
Vincent Minelli
Roward G. Rabe
Frances Gifford
Agnes
Moorehead
Young Busleday
Clubroome
Reds Launch Bold Offense Across Central Europe
Soviet forces press a wide offensive from Saliy toward Mies as Breond Ukraine troops push across the Ipoly river from Hungary toward Ipolysag. German lines reel back as Mostin dispatches report attacks in Debiatarnow and a northern envelopment aimed at Blovakia and Krakow.
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Krakow
Backing Down On the News By Arthur Bear
The piece presents a rough satirical view of wartime shortages and civic sentiment. It mentions butcher shops closing for holidays, scarce chicken, and a critique of war loans. The tone is brisk and musing with quirky local color and street commentary.
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New York
Window Fisherman Hooks $30 From Woman at Denver Ave
Mrs. P L Beek reported a theft at her Alamain museum window on Denver Avenue late Friday. A man described as a window fisherman grabbed her purse containing $20 and ration beaks while she stood away for a street party nearby.
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Ane Uuel
Chinese Take Jap Held Burma Town Is Captured
Southeast Asia Command reports Bhamo in north Burma fallen after weeks of siege. Chinese forces stormed the Japanese fortress, clearing most defenders and preparing to push south toward the old Burma Road. An American observer called the defense system the toughest yet encountered in north Burma.
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Weyton
Burma
Bhamo
Myitkying Bhamo
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Brides to Be Honored at Luncheons
Brides to be feted across Friday and Saturday with luncheons at La Fonda honoring Barbara Mann and Patty Lou McCloud. Guests included Mesdames Miliklis Towson Mann Larson Smith Stanley and others. showers and gifts noted. Woman's auxiliary of Alamo Heights Presbyterian church meets at 2 30 pm Monday with Joy Gift program. Zola Zeta Tau sorority also plans Monday gathering and Christmas dance.
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Barbara Mann
la Fonda
Mya
William A. Stanley
Navey Brand
George Mililkis
Richard Towson
J. B. Mann
L. J . Larson
KK. A. Shinn
Lowell Smith
Darleen Millard
Mimi Gallagher
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Mes
Sares Makin
Hakson
Mann
Larsson
Smith
Stanley
Arthur J. Copeland
Misses Millard
Alice Gurley
Patty Lou McCloud
Arthur Beynon
August Krintger
Walter Bymonds
Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church
Alvert Lobitz
Zela Tau
Dagny
Two Honor Bride-Elect Honored At Shower
Mary Helen Devine hosted a Friday night shower for Rose Marie Menger, a bride-elect, with 25 guests including Rita Peltier and Jane O'Mara helping. The Alamo chapter DAR held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Gilleuth’s home, featuring a history sketch of Christians from George Washington to the present time by Mrs. Pool. Plans were shaped for a Christmas party at S.A. and C. hospital on December 24.
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Auge Ang
Mary Helen Devine
Rose Marie Menger
Bride-Viec
Auge
Rita Peltier
Jane O'Mara
Alamo
Daughters of the American Revolution
F. Gilleuth
George Washington
Cart Pool
Warren A. Holden
S.A. 4 C. Hospital
R. Knight
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Social Calendar Night Events and Senior Dance Plans
Saturday evening events include the San Antonio Symphony at 8 18 p.m. in the Municipal auditorium with Miss Geraldine Raymond hosting a dinner and crystal shower for Miss Peggy Frienzivh. Also, Misses Peggy Somes and Atlee Blundel attend a Bright Shawl dinner for St Marys Hall seniors followed by a Christmas dance from 8 30 p.m. to midnight at Ischool.
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Solty Pyrcrits Gledys Bwarthout
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