Preparation of Question Blank Slow Across Draft Boards
Registrants must ready answers as questionnaires begin at San Antonio and Bexar County boards. Despite volunteers, processing 4 forms per hour proves slow and 7 percent of registered men receive questionnaires daily, amounting to 150 to 309 per day. Each respondent has seven days to return a properly filled form, with boards preparing to handle up to 160 to 760 papers daily.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Praperly
Instructions for completing military service questionnaires in Texas
Registrants should study the questionnaires before applying for assistance to answer each question precisely. The general series apply to all, followed by special questions for status, affiliations, and dependents. Affidavits are required for certain classifications, and oath is sworn to the answers. The San Antonio Bar Association may assist, or boards may draft lawyers as a last resort.
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Dajies
Duerde
San Antonio Bar Association
Friday Christmas Basket Deliveries Planned by Help Groups
Christmas Cheer headquarters at 114 West Commerce Street begins Friday morning deliveries of five hundred baskets to the poor. Volunteers including girls and workers from local committees will carry gifts to elderly homes, orphans, and needy families in Seguin County, with trees and clothing donations supporting the effort.
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West Commerce Street
Mra
Atlee B. Ayres
Samoelation
Hoy Svonts
Lara
Aurtin Werlisht
Myx
Alonzo
Miss Manetta Thang Insaiutian
Tisteets
Wsidual
Pifty
Kesar County
St. Francis
Jults
Hebert W. Teren
Canale
Salvation Army
A. B. Freeman
Joshh Novich
Navy seeks aviators and mechanics for expanded air service
The Navy plans rapid development of its aviation arm and seeks large enlistments of qualified fliers and mechanics. Training, accelerated promotions, and incentives are offered for enlistees, with positions for Blacksmiths, carpenters, gasoline mechanics, fabric workers, and instructors to build and operate aircraft. American citizens only.
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Quartermaster
C. Evang
Moore
Department
Mnien
Ie Anette Ae
Miladel phia Woman Chosen Director for Southwest War Camp Work
Sally Wallace of Philadelphia is elevated to director of community service work in the Southwest. She will supervise war camp activities and civilian programs across the region under the War Department and YMCA, with authority over sites, libraries, athletics, entertainment, and law enforcement liaison. A conference of executive secretaries approved training and apportionment plans for a four million dollar fund to bolster city community work and wartime programs nationwide.
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Sally Wallace
Miladelphia
W Ment
Wnining
Wallace
M.C
Colmpas
American Library
Ip Music Entertainment
Thei Phaygrounds
Ieee Ginthin
War Hervice Wael Adleitins
Wallies
Ban
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War Department
War City
Han Antonie
Ban on Fireworks Enforced Citywide This Season
Valles Chief Will Pole Tow VI A resolutions ban the discharge of firecrackers and fireworks during the holiday period. Police will issue arrests for violations, enforcing the council’s plan to curb waste and danger. The chief warns officers to arrest anyone discharging pistols or firearms within city limits, especially around New Year’s Eve.
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Lancaster
Uriel
Fires Endanger Homes at Blue Print Ceara Street
Three fires Wednesday afternoon caused from $3 to $50 in damage with the greatest loss at 22 Blue Print Ceara Street. Origin questioned as clothing and volunteered items spread quickly, home of Mrs. M Fernandes and 218 East Lee were affected. Police and local insurers assess risk and prepare for possible protests over fire losses.
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Maes
Ue Peine
Ceara
Feitler
Post Office Breaks Record For Single Day Stamp Sales
The San Antonio post office reports record stamp sales, with unprecedented daily totals and heavy mail transport demands. Officials note increased wartime activity and Christmas shipments, urging veterans and staff to maintain service as troop trains and freight levels rise.
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Post Office
San Antonio Schools Close for Holidays Early Winter Break
San Antonio public schools will close for Christmas holidays on December 21 and reopen January 2, 1948. Teachers will receive pay on Thursday afternoon to cover Christmas expenses. The established custom includes Christmas programs in many schools, with individual rooms hosting varied activities.
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San Antonio
Wile Tb Lakes Pratt
Four Die at Camp Privry Amid Pneumonia Cases
Four soldiers died at Camp Privry on December 18 with pneumonia and meningitis amid camp illnesses. One death followed pneumonia and brain injury. three soldiers perished from broncho pneumonia while in hospital. Nearest relatives include Mrs. Gilgon Chis and Mrs. Deisy uklihoo.
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Privry
Gilgon Chis
Deisy Uklihoo
War News Translation Brief Seeks Filing in Foreign Language
A garbled war report notes that translations of foreign language dispatches must be filed with postal authorities by Armiston publishers. It mentions twenty foreign publications by Sian o Antonio, mainly in Spanish with German ranking noted.
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Ail Wan Teave
Sea T Antordo
Foreign language papers urged to publish in line with law
A Polish and a Hebrew paper head have existed for months but enforcement was stalled by misconstruction of a section. Postmaster Armistead has ordered re publishers of all foreign language papers to comply with the law and urged immediate action without further government steps.
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Armistead
LENTZ Tailor Ad Claims Lasting Quality
A vintage LENTZ tailor advertisement proclaims the suit or overcoat as a lasting investment. It asserts the garment will not wear out in a month or two, providing durability and satisfaction, with a bold claim that customers can never do better.
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