Independent Defense For Bridges Sparks Graft Of Government
The West Coast CIOs new independent defense group would report sabotage and air raid activity directly to Harry Bridges, bypassing civil authorities and the FBI. Critics warn this private body duplicates official defense, risks usurping authority, and endangers national security amid Bridges deportation debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bridges
West Coast
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Bridges
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
U. S. House of Representatives
Starnes
Alabama
House
Charles B. Sears
San Francisco
Harry Renton Bridges
Australia
Chicken thieves and the old time horse thief compared
A reader letter in San Antonio debates thefts of chickens and car tires, arguing chicken thieves are the lowest form of scum while noting the shift from horse theft to auto theft in Texas. The piece humorously Wisely compares wartime suspicions about Axis powers to local crime and reflects on perspective and restraint.
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San Antonio
Pangig Fay
Texas
Uoue
Benlo Musolfri
Axis
Pawera
Mi Xguine
Proud to be different and make America
A reflective radio moment recalls a past era of American originality and independence, praising the old days when pioneers forged towns with scant supplies, celebrated nonconformity, and valued Gramp and Gramman’s hardy pioneer spirit. The piece notes how the nation once boasted of unique paths and bold ideas that left a lasting imprint on history.
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Iscrewy
Alyyub
Gramp
Gramman
Elles
Jim
America
Auto sales seen rising in San Antonio area in 1932
In a December 1931 forecast M T Powers, executive of a large auto maker, predicted San Antonio region will see unprecedented car buying in 1932 with total sales around 7300. Also notes plans to start work on widening Navarro Street from Holton to the San Antonio River.
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San Antonio
M.T. Powers
Wasks
Navarro Street
Holinton Street
The Popul ar Trend of 1942 Shrinking Individuality
By Elsie Robinson laments a culture of conformity spreading from kindergarten to courtrooms. She warns against Regimenization and the loss of unique tastes, beliefs, and personal speech as society leans toward sameness and mob appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vean Bynd
Washington's closed shop debate splits business and labor
The piece argues the Roosevelt administration leans toward a tough war labor board and a policy favoring closed shops only where a single unit dominates, while cautioning against universal use of closed shops. It notes Steelman’s report, Carmody’s ouster, and the danger of a weak mediation board, with references to inflation, factory stocks, and Italy’s shortages amid wartime strain.
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Washington
Rooeevalt
FD. R
John FR. Steelman
John Lewis
Cabbve
Steelman
Lewis
Carmody
White House
Roosevelt
Mediation Board
William H. Davis
Paul Mallon
New War Labor Board
Bsare
Actos
Women in War Service Shaping the Home Front
A Brighter Side column extols women's wartime sacrifice and patriotism, arguing women surpass men in resolve and stamina. It cites nursing, canteen work, and aid to soldiers in France, the Philippines, and home front efforts. The piece introduces the American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc. as AWYVS, noting its prominent wartime role.
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Plender
Philippines
MacArthur
France
American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc
AWVS Mobilizes in New York for Civil Defense Efforts
An organization with 28 state branches and 110000 members operates in New York City from East Duty seventh Street. It supplies air raid guidance and aids Red Cross efforts, mobilizing a 60 car motor corps and mobile kitchens to support soldiers and sailors, while urging new membership nationwide.
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East Duty-seventh
Streat
New York City
Henry Venuta
Bernard’ Gimabe
AWS
TaGuardia
New York
AWVS
Ite Motor Corps
Hue
Army
Navy
Indies
King Feas
Understanding Blood Pressure Causes and Risks
The text explains that many people have or may develop high blood pressure with unknown causes and variable treatment effectiveness. It notes genetic tendencies, links to obesity and gallstones, and potential hormonal influences, especially in middle age, with blood pressure fluctuating by activity and stress.
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Tullus Jansen
Hb. Louis
Blood pressure testing and treatment guidance
Dr H M Bundesen discusses evaluating a person’s blood pressure with multiple tests on different days. Rest is seen as beneficial, and drug value remains uncertain. high blood pressure requires medical care and careful study.
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Heer
Gormad
Those Texans By Jame Jane the weardsome man
A narrative recounts the endurance of Jane Long, wife of General James Long, at Bolivar Point near Galveston during the 1820s. It details her defense against Karankawa attacks, improvised weapons, and the long warlike frontier era, including messages from Captain Randall Jona and news of her husband's death.
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Jame
Jane
James Long
Nacoggoches
Jane Long
Jett
Framon
Galveston Bay
Fran the
Sient Forest
Randall Jona
Janes
Mia
Long
Vores Sata
Soley
Loney
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UNW
Defense Savings Stamps
Juge
Adolf Hitler
L. A
Elsie Robinson
Jones
Italy
Germany
Singapore
Hitler
Russia
Aga Onénan F. B. I
Kine Features Syndicate, Inc
Armilar
Hay
Damon Runger
Dr. H. M
Bundesen
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