Red Cross Drive Opens March 1 in War Fund Campaign
Red Cross announces a march drive from March 4 to March 16 with Wallace Rogers chairing the executive committee. Election of 14 campaign leaders includes Reagan Houston Albert Steves J H Calvert Bart Lett Cocke Datus Proper Mrs Ed gar Tobin Frank Gillespie Joe Frost Caries George Ned Goldsmith Alton Robertson Alex Thomas and E A Basse. Rogers stresses the need for generous support noting it costs about one dollar per second to provide Red Cross service worldwide and domestic needs remain urgent. Local Red Cross work hospitals and home service are emphasized.
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Soad Red Cross War Fund
Wallace
Rogers
Kian
Thames
Reagan Houston
Albert Steves
J. H. Calvert
Bartlett Cocke
Datus Proper
Edgar Tobin
Frank Gillespie
Joe Frost
Caries George
Ned Goldsmith
Alton #. Robertson
Alex ‘Thomas
E. A. Basse
Red Cross
Red Cross seeks staff in Houston area mission drive
Lexar county chapter chairman George announces urgent Red Cross need for personnel for overseas and domestic service. Frances Doak will interview applicants in San Antonio February 5 to 16. Women aged 25 to 35 with recreation arts and crafts experience urged for staff assistants. Overseas case workers needed for women 25 to 50, stenographers 25 to 36. Men 20 to 50 required as field directors and assistants. Contact the latest chapter office in the Houston building.
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George
Lexar County
Red Cross
Frances Doak
San Antonio
Houston
Berlin Bombing Described By Eye Witness Leader Of Mission
An American officer Col. Lewis Lyle details a dramatic bombing of Berlin. He recounts breaking clouds, straight runs into the city, and watching four miles of Allied ships pummel the capital as enormous smoke columns rose and fires spread through the stricken streets.
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Charles International News Servic
London
Fel
iNs
Berlin
Internation News’ Service Today
Col
Lewis Lyle
Pine Bluff
A.sol
Prom
Belliah
Split Second Fuse Trial Improves Bomb Detonation Timing
In France the Air Service Command tested a new fuse system for bombs to remove timing errors. Bombardiers and two professors analyzed discrepancies where detonations occurred seconds sooner than set. The fused detonation now offers precise control, enabling accurate timing for mission outcomes.
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AIR Service Command
France
Air Gervilco Command
A. S
Rambardiers Wiin
Peter Names 3 Slav Regents
London dispatch reports three men named to form a regency council for Yugoslavia. Nominees include Gen. Dushou Simoviteh, leader of the 1941 revolt against the pro Nazi government in Belgrade. Dr. Juraj Sutej, minister in the London Yugoslav government. and Dushan Scinec, former governor of Slovenia now in Yugoslavia.
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London
Yugoslavia
Peter
London Daily Telegraph
Weer
Dushou Simoviteh
Beleruje
Cairo
Juraj Sutej
Croat Peasant Party
Dushan Scinec
Slovenia
Social Service Leader to Speak at City Meeting
Joseph Anderson executive secretary of the American Association of Social Workers travels to the city Sunday and Monday to confer with members of the association. At 10 30 a m on Mat day in the V M G A he will discuss Present Trends Propagation and Personal Practice in Social Work with delegates to the Family and Civic Welfare division of the Community Welfare Council.
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Joseph Anderson
American Association of Social Workers
Fi Dan Antonio
Assai Letation
V.M.G. A
Dalngated
Family and Civic Welfare Division
Community Welfare Council
Lads Confess to $75,000 Fire at Poinski School
Chicago February 3 Two 14 year old boys confessed to starting a blaze December 20 at Poinski school after tasting wax from a candle taken from a birthday cake. They said they caused the fire because they were angry at a teacher and were remanded to juvenile authorities.
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Chicago
Poinski School
Author Cleo Dawson to speak at San Antonio Presidents Council meeting
Cleo Dawson author of She Came to the valley will be the guest speaker at Monday noon gathering of the San Antonio Presidents Council into St. Anthony hate. Postmaster Dan Quill will give a brief talk on paper conservation.
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Cleo Dawson
San Antonio
Vets to Come Home from Europe and Mediterranean
The Eighth Service Command announces rotation furloughs bringing 18 San Antonio veterans home from overseas. Air force members with 45+ combat missions include Maj. Oraniel Skinner and Graydon Eubank along with Tech. Sgts, Sergeants, Corporals and Privates from various streets and neighborhoods, listing names and addresses as part of the homecoming.
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San Antofilo
Hame
Eighth Service Command
Maj
Oraniel J. Skinner
Flores Street
Fir
Pleut
Graydon K. Eubank
Magnolia Avenue
Firah Ylent
Anthony S. San Miguel
Lal Street
Tech
Harry W. Olson
Nogalnoy Street
Hilfe B. Rackley
East Malone Street
J. B. Dalley
Pear Walk
Stanley A. Friesen
Huntley H. Randal
Main Avenuue
Fred M. Bose
Augusta
H. P. Halliburton
Outler Street
Desse W. Gueman
Monterey
Tie
Juan
Reyes
San Dario
L. Denson
Fairbank
Avenue
Hector
Uribe
Buena Vista
V. J. Hernandez
South Navidad
Robert J. Holmes
West
USO Scrap Book Needs Explained By Mrs Gislings
Mrs Jock Gislings of California, a USO Scrap Book volunteer, will meet several groups this week to explain scrapbooks needs. A volunteers meeting and USO club reps will discuss at Crockett Street at 4 p.m. Talks will follow in San Marcos Austin Belton Temple and Waco.
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Jock Gislings
California
USO
Mandsy
Valumterr
Jocn
WSO Ab
Back to Corn Silk For 1945 Smokers
WEW YORK February 3. Fewer smoke rings will be blown in 1948 the Cigar Institute of America says in a wistful release. The institute admits 1944 was below normal for the tobacco industry and the current year shows signs of being worse. Imports from Puerto Rico were hoped to supply an answer though.
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York
Cigar Institute of America
Puerto Rino
Work Fight Bill Prompts Senate Labor Draft Clash
In the Senate Military Affairs Committee a revolt delayed the work or fight draft bill as members pressed for public hearings and warned against centralized authority. Senator O Mahoney cited past government errors and urged maintaining local selective service control, while industry and labor leaders urged delays and hearings to shape the measure. The panel resumed work with expectations for approval but faces strong Senate opposition.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Miliitary Affairs Committee
O'Mahoney
Mondry
Office of War Mobilization
Mead Committee
England
Samumlee
Ira Mosher
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Ite
Philip Murray
I. O
S.A. Navigator Reaches RAF Hospital in England Return
Thomas J. Mitton of 314 East Edmond Street, a bombardier navigator who flew 85 missions on Marauder bombers over Europe, is now stationed at Fort Skeen Gale AAF convalescent hospital after returning from combat. He earned the Air Medal with two silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters and the Purple Heart with one cluster, and is taking part in Fort Logan photography classes while convalescing.
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Stalf Gel
Thomas J. Mitton
Edmond Sivent
Europe
Fort Soeen Gale
AAF
Fort Logan
Tis Kabhy
Photographer Severely Injured in City Collision
Mrs. Josephine Eniaps newspaper photographer residing at 320 Eneinal Avenue sustained head injuries and possible concussion after a morning crash at Avenue E and Fifth Street with a car driven by Alton Gobern of 741 East Myrtle Street. Her niece Irma Philips had fractures and bruises while Gobern was uninjured. The injured were taken to P and S hospital for treatment.
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Josephine Eniaps
Eneinal Avenue
Alton Gobern
East
Myrtle Street
Avenue E
Fifth Street
Philips
P and S Hospital
Irma Philips
Gobern
Fever cases drop at Great Lakes naval station
The Great Lakes naval training station reports a decline in new scarlet fever cases, with officials stating the outbreak is not epidemic and infections are decreasing. The public relations office says the number of new cases is dropping after a recent uptick.
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Great Lakes
Philippus Named New Head of Junior Yanks in Texas
Philippus was elected chairman of the First Texas Regiment of Junior Yanks of America, succeeding T. A. Baker who led the regiment for 18 months. Officers elected include W. F. Tru ceer as vice chairman Dr. K. K. Holbert as secretary and C. F. Williams as treasurer. Over 500 boys aged 7 to 12 are enrolled in the local Junior Yank organization, now with 16 troops plus drum and bugle corps.
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H. OH. Philippus
Texas Regiment
Lampasas Polio Drive Ends With $42991 Raised
Reverend Victor J. Janek announces the Lampasas March of Dimes campaign closed with a total of 42991. The Leroy Theater and cooperating cinemas added 233.58 to support the polio drive.
B-29s May Drive Japs To Manchuria
Washington dispatch reports that Superforts have driven the Japanese government to consider moving its capital to Manchuria. Bombing Tokyo and American land and sea forces threaten the mainland, making the capital possibly abandonable. Chinese ambassador Wei Tao-ming voiced the forecast at the embassy.
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Leon Fearson
Washington
Manchura
Tokyo
Wei Tao-Ming
Japan
San Antonio Light 1945 Feb 4 Sunday Edition
The San Antonio Light issue from Sunday February 4, 1945, presents local news coverage and daily notices from San Antonio. Highlights include community updates, weather snippets, and brief editorial items reflecting wartime home front life in 1945.
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San Antonio
Japanese moves threaten long war and China control
Dr Wei notes Japan moved factories to Manchuria with 30 million under its rule, 96 percent Chinese. He warns Jap plan could prolong the Pacific war, possibly by relocating the capital. Ambassador says Allied landings on China's coast and port control are necessary, Stilwell road appreciated but secondary for supply lines.
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Manchuria
Wei
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