Vet's bid to aid Italian child ends at Ellis Island
Maj Charles Beacham, veteran of the Italian campaign, helped a 13 year old war orphan Johnny Gamers seek U S citizenship and Texas adoption. The boy, who spoke with a Texas drawl, faced hurdles at New York port as immigration authorities questioned his military ties and division markings. Major Beacham pressed local officials while Sgt Curley Thompson of Waxahachie supported the effort.
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Charles Beacham
Salerno
Thompson
Texas
New York
Joly
142Nd Militay Police Batalion
Uit
Howard L. Benyon
Clayment al Napies
America
Win
Johnny
Ife
Pier 84
Praw
John
Leo Fieger
36Th Division
Fiewen
Ellis Island
Major Beachaey
Fair Play Avenue
Named To Colonelcy Amid Promotions In Regular Army
President Truman announced promotions elevating several officers to colonel in the regular army while others shift from temporary wartime brigadier general rank. Mrs Claude Convers, 150 Cincinnati Avenue, wife of the late electrication, is recovering from a wider operation as reported Monday.
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Washington
Truman
Tormin Aled
TNS
Claude Convers
Cinnati Avenue
Weather Forecast In San Antonio Predicts Light Rains
Monday morning fog clears as J H Jarboe forecasts easing weather with a slight rise in temperature later. Expect light rains in the afternoon and negligible temperature changes throughout the day.
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San Antonin Wast
J. H. Jarboe
Yamashita Death Upheld by U S Supreme Court
Washington February 4 The Supreme Court refused to intervene to stay the execution of General Yamashita. The ruling allows the death sentence to proceed, bringing the long wartime case to its final stages.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Yamashite
Five Die As C-47 Crashes Near Aix Marseilles
Paris Feb 4. An air force C-47 plane carrying signal forms equipment from Munich to Frade crashes on a hillside ten miles east of Aix near Marseilles on Saturday. The five crewmen were killed in the crash.
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Paris
Alnry
Munich
Aix
Marseilles
Fire damages post exchange at Perrin field
A fire of undetermined origin damaged the post exchange at Perrin field near Jupe, causing an estimated $40,000 in damage. No injuries reported.
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Denison
Peo
Perrin Field
Jupe
Cloudy Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions in San Antonio and surrounding area through Monday afternoon and night, then Tuesday remains mostly cloudy. Temperatures will be mild with highs around 74 and a low near 62.
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San Antonio
Truman Holds Steel Truce Meet
President Truman met with Labor Secretary Schwellenbach and CIO leader Philip Murray in a hasty White House session to break the steel strike deadlock. Bowles may meet the president to push for a price rise while workers seek 18 1 2 cents an hour increase. Plans to bring in Fairless of United States Steel were not announced as Congress leaders conferred after the meeting.
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Washington
Truman
Schwellenbach
Philip Murray
White House
Murray
CLO
United Steel Workers
Neue Ener
PLA
Bowles
Plains
Benjamin W. Fairless
United States Steel
Co Junion
and Schwellenbach
Congress
Senate
Man
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Nuns Escape Convent Fire in Cleveland
Fire at the convent of the Villa Angela Academy in Cleveland broke out during mass. A fourth alarm brought multiple fire companies. two nuns and a priest escaped uninjured as flames started in the attic of the former boarding school. It was the second major fire at a Cleveland parochial institution in three days.
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Cleveland
Fev
Vila Angela Academy
Breys
Jennings
Catholis
Garfield Heights
Trash-Ired May Enforce Own Law
Local officials discuss citizens patrolling to stop trash dumpers. County Commissioner Sam Anderson and Precinct officials report rewards offered for apprehension and potential vigilantism. A court official notes legality of protecting property while plans include fines and cleanup efforts.
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Elnel
Sam
Boepnetl
Preciut
Cinatos
Bennett
Dennett
St. Louis Eoach
Signa
Tugboard Tugboat Strike Threat Shrugs City Supply
New York labor turmoil spreads as tugboat workers and longshoremen threaten a walkout expected to halt port loading. Mayor O'Dwyer and officials seek emergency distribution measures while federal seizure remains a possibility. Major idle labor extends to steel and brass sectors, with nationwide effects visible.
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O'Dwyer
A. F. of L. International Longshoremen’s Union
LL. A’s
United Marine Division
New York Tugboat Exchange
I L. A
Joseph P. Ryan
Washington
Aegal Motors
General Li lehnerger completes world flight in B-17 Miss Emm
Lt. Gen. Robert Littlehberger commander of Eighth Army occupation forces returns to Japan after an around-the-world flight in the B-17 Miss Emm named for his wife. He departed Washington in January 1944 and visited Europe North Africa Egypt India and China meeting theater commander Lt. Gen. Albert C. Werlemeyer.
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Robert Li.lehnberger
Eighth Army
Japan
Washington
Europe
North Africa
Egypt
India
China
Albert. C. ,Werlemeyer
British Brides In New Homeland Arrive As Army Transport Argentina
New York February 4 British brides from England Ireland Scotland Wales and Malta land in New York aboard the Argentina after a nine day voyage. 481 women and 175 children aboard with 30 expectant mothers and three in advanced pregnancy. One widow Mrs Curtis Guy Jolson from Menard Texas travels with her child in fulfillment of her husband’s wish.
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Argentina
Atlanta
Henry Butler
Harold N. Cooper
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Malta
Curtis Guy Jolson
Menard
Texas
America
Spi
Curt Johnson
Ninth Air Force
Sergeant John A Wolfe Dies in Auto Accident
Sergeant John A. Wolfe of Augusta died in an auto crash one mile northeast of Marion on Highway 78 Guadalupe County. The incident occurred near Randolph Field, according to information received at Lincoln Field Monday.
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John A. Wolffe
Jani Randolph
Marion
Highway 78
Guadalupe County
Lintfield
John A. Wolfe
Augilsta
Ont
Supreme Court rules against Esquire magazine censorship
The Supreme court on February 4 rejects the Postal Service attempt to bar Esquire magazine and its nude images from second class mail. Justice Douglas delivers the majority ruling while Justice Jackson did not participate.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Esquire Magazine
Ube
Douglas
Sea High Court
Jackson
Back Tax Suit Set To Be Filed In Bexar County
Assistant District Attorney Benton Davies announced plans to file a $10,000 back tax suit in Bexar County. He did not name the defendants. A city planning board meeting at St Anthonys Hall discussed bond issues and interstate highway progress.
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Benton Davies
Bexar County
Frosluems
Queen Mary Sets Sail Despite Storm Warnings
A stormy departure delayed the Queen Mary with 1707 brides and 640 children aboard, as only a small crowd gathered to watch in the rain. The liner’s load of GI brides and families is set to reach New York by Saturday or Sunday despite the bad weather.
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New York
Holidayers Rescued After Mountain Storms
In Los Angeles area several holidayers were evacuated after yesterday’s strong storm and heavy snow. No deaths reported though telephone service remained disrupted. Four injured hikers were rescued near Big Bear Valley. Navy vessels stood by in harbor as escort carrier Santee ferried returning servicemen. two youths were injured at a pier during activities. Auto parts thefts and minor damage to pilings were noted around Los Angeles.
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Angeles
Yauthe
Big Hear
Valley
Cain Stable Coy Brown
San Pedro
Santee
Spollee
Los Angeles
Ray Fell
Bevin Denies British Troop Threat to World Peace
In the United Nations Security Council Bevin rejects Russian charges that British troops in Greece threaten peace. He argues Moscow propaganda and denial of any threat, asserting Britain and the Commonwealth seek no danger to world peace and denouncing Vishinsky's remarks as false.
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London
Ward BR
Stettinkts Jey
Security Council
Russia
Greece
Ernest Bevin
Britain
United Nations Security Council
Mier
Andrei Vishiti
Tapiot
Bevin
Vishinsky
Zevin
Moscow
Revi
Mabe
Besin
Bev
Council
Body of Claild Grey Car Sought in Grisly Case
State police and Sheriff W A Scholl investigated a mystery gray sedan believed to have carried a nude child’s body found near Solms five miles south of New Braunfels late Sunday night. A passerby reported the car, described as dark gray four-door, with two men and two women seen at the scene. occupants were questioned and released.
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W.A. Scholl
Solms
New Braunfels
Scholl
Might Zimindnann
Erhardt Kanz
Pearly
Zimmermsen
Fugitives Hunted Across States After Kidnapping
Federal state and local officers pursue two fugitives, Wyse and Townsend, who escaped custody in Sandusky Michigan on January 12. They kidnapped the Sandusky postmaster and clerk, stole a 1941 Pontiac coach, and robbed in Austin before moving toward San Antonio and possibly Mexico. U S marshals hold warrants. San Antonio and Detroit agencies assist.
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Lncal
Michigan
Dallas
Fort Worth
Austin
Mexico
San Antonio
Fc. Wyse
Charles W. Townsend
Sandusky
Midh
A. S. Hargrove
Postoffle
J. H. Osborn
Postofficce
Flatcrove
U. S
Detroit
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