Avery Still Clings to Ward Office
CHICAGO on December 30 a siege of government seized Montgomery Ward plant entered its third day with executives resisting army directives. Avery Still, chair of the board, arrived at the eight floor NSH office to confer with Ball and Bary as Maj Gen Byron and troops secured the plant. Nine locations nationwide faced government seizure under war orders tied to labor and union directives. Avery departed with a secretary and briefcase, leaving by black limousine amid a flurry of photographs and reporters.
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Loeffler P. I. Veteran Dies After Long Service
The veteran railroad man P. Loeffler, 72, died Friday evening at his home after an illness of several months. He served as general agent for the Southern Pacific and was a member of Albany Lodge No. 44 and Santa Ana County Elks. Survived by his sister Ada Wilke and several nieces and nephews all of San Antonio.
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Minister Cleared in Yale Slaying
The Rev Z W Noles state superintendent of the Assembly of God was cleared of murder charges in Columbus Georgia after a judge ruled every man has a right to defeat his own home. Noles admitted shooting his son in law J E B Mayo 43 of Zetvel Minnesota during a Christmas dinner dispute. Mayo died from a stomach wound leaving six children and a mother.
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Twelve Sind Antonians Serve In Save Infantry Regiment
A wartime roster lists Twelve Sind Antonians in the Save Infantry regiment of the 91st division. Names include Albert R. Roden, Pedro F. Morates, Frank T. Navarro, Lupe Flores, and Miguel Bersles among riflemen and carriers. Addresses indicate hometowns in South Lind and other streets, detailing unit roles.
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Pedro FR. Morates
Santa Rosa Avenue
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Pye
Local Student Jack Works Holiday Farm Duties
A 14 year old student from South San Antonio helps during holidays, missing school for a day but devoting time to farm chores. He operates a sewing machine, assists with feeding, hauling, and haying, and plans to use a bicycle while facing seasonal labor shortages.
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Noldays
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Mexican Troops to See Action on Far Fronts
President Avila Camacho announced Mexico will deploy troops to distant fronts to combat Japan and Germany. The move follows U.S. and Allied coordination, signaling significant Mexican involvement in global conflict efforts.
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Christian Science Lesson Subject Confusing Text Summary
A historical newspaper item outlines the December 31 Christian Science lesson with citations from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy's textbook. It references Vsti Semuce and the Golinin Text, noting passages from Proverbs and creation of a lesson outline for readers.
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Alan Yoler
Roosevelt Seizes Montgomery Ward Again and Attacks Petrillo
The president orders a second wartime seizure of Montgomery Ward properties including stores in several cities. He accuses the firm of defying the War Labor Board over wages and union membership policies. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s stance with his earlier handling of James Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians, arguing government overreach and wartime strikes damaged the nation. It cites hundreds of strikes in November and large worker displacement and lost work days.
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FDR Budget and State of the Union Echoes in Congress
President Roosevelt outlines a wartime budget for the coming fiscal year and previews the State of the Union, stressing Atlantic Charter principles and aims for allied unity. He warns of domestic and overseas costs and urges Congress to back essential wartime expenditures and foreign commitments.
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U S Protests Mass Slaying Of Prisoners
U S officials condemn a massacre of prisoners in a German operation during World War I. The government cites alleged executions by German forces and calls for accountability. The protest statement emphasizes wartime conventions and asserts violations by German troops and officers.
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Boys Club Receives Lot for New Site in Halland Area
A plot of land just under an acre is allotted for a boys club site in Halland parish. Yorkshire communities contribute to the effort as the group plans a pool and hall facilities. The plan follows a previous grant and outlines the layout and eligibility requirements.
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Chaplin Father Battle Looms as Lawyer Attacks Svengali Image
Charles Chaplin faces a paternity challenge from Miss Barry with her attorney branding him a Svengali and a “runt” while Justice awaits closing arguments. The trial, highlighted by sharp exchanges, centers on whether Chaplin is the father of Carol Ann Barry as doctors testify about age and medical proof.
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Yanks to Rebuild Historic Abbey
Historic Monte Cristo abbey, ruined in heavy fighting, will be rebuilt with American funding. Once a fortress and mill, the abbey was attacked multiple times by planes during the war, surviving until postwar reconstruction begins.
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Director Warns Nation On War Effort Broadcast
OW! Director Warns Nation of World War II stress and the need for united effort. The director calls for decisive action and persistence as the war reaches a critical phase while broadcast remarks from the Metropolitan Opera Company air nationally.
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Pastor Denies Helping Nazis Trial Record Summary
A plea of guilty was entered for Emil Kreppner a former Lutheran from Munster age 80 who faced charges including perjury and debt tax crimes. He was held in Hudson County awaiting a $30,000 bond as FBI investigators alleged violations of statutes including espionage and foreign agent activity. Arthur Vanderkill represented him as counsel for the defendant.
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He Wold
Arthur T. Vanderkill
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S A Shows Biggest Yule Sale Gain
The article notes a strong Christmas shopping period with Ally doubt that Ban Antonio hat mr. It reports that Gan Antonio's department store sales soared in the last week before Christmas, rising 64 percent over the prior year. Dallas and Fort Worth also show gains, with Fort Worth up 34 percent and other cities showing notable increases.
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Aid Souslen
Four Women Reported Missing After Ark Explosion
Fort Smith Ark reports four women missing after a blast at the Warren Biscuit Company packing plant. Earlier, several workers escaped to inform authorities as fire and debris hindered rescue efforts.
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Kuykendall Elected Chairman of LCRA in Meeting
A gasping sentence fragment outlines Kuykendall being elected chairman of the Lover Gates indo River Authority at a meeting in Austin. Other officers listed include Orville Buttery Taine as vice chair and Raymond Brooks in a senior role with Roy Fey Burnet mentioned among attendees.
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