Road to Tokyo Long Hard and Costly
Karl H. argues the Allied push toward Tokyo is slow and costly, hindered by Europe First strategy. He cites MacArthur and Mountbatten plans, Burma operations, and the need to retake the Philippines and other Jap-held bases before Tokyo can be recaptured, noting strategic patience and persistent Japanese resistance.
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Wartime reflections and grim outlook in Pacific War notes
A veteran correspondent cites Major Pickett on likely Pacific war duration, Japanese propaganda, and prisoner totals. He details American civilian and military prisoners held by Japan, including Americans in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Java, with names of key leaders and camps, while warning that threats alone will not alter Japan’s course.
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Grocers to Hear OPA Officials in Texas Meet
Prominent OPA officials will speak at a Texas grocers convention in San Antonio February 2 to 23. Speakers include Jean Carroll, Kenneth C. Stauffer, P. M. Brinker, J. W. Shugart, Galen McKinney, Porter Wilton, Robert Gerlite, Bendel, and others. The gathering aims to discuss price rationing and related directives.
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Dallas
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Porter Wilton
Fort Worthy
Robert Gerlite
Houston
Bendel
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Sheldon Elected Chairman as Bexar Republicans Unite
Sheldon, real estate operator, elected chair of the Republican executive committee for Bexar County by unanimous vote after two rival factions united on Saturday in the Milam building. F.L. Sweet and Dr. J. B. Albright resigned their posts, backing Sheldon as party peace took hold, with officials naming Buck West and Fhip E. Eubank as secretaries in a bid to win victory in November.
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Bexar County
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Hard of Hearing Group Elects Executive Secretary
The San Antonio Society for the Hard of Hearing named fas 1zug ywilwems executive secretary. She will start beginner class in Up-reading at 2 p.m. Monday at 317 Hicks Building. An advanced pupils class is at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with an intermediate class at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Officers include Mrs. Eugenia Allien as president and several others as vice president, secretary, historian, and directors.
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H. B. Hicks
Two Boys Win Waste Paper Awards at City Hall
At a Saturday ceremony in City Hall two boys were awarded for collecting the most waste paper. Milvan Drescher, 11, of 939 Bailey Avenue, topped Highland Park School with 19.97 pounds, while George Fake, 11, of 410 Van derbilt Street, president of Laura Steele School’s student council, collected 17.98 pounds.
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Teamsters Set War Bond Dance at Municipal Auditorium
Local 657 of the Teamsters union sponsors a Victory dance to boost Series E war bond sales at the Municipal Auditorium this Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds go to war bonds. Clyde Gherman, secretary of Local 657, says the event accommodates shift workers with a floor show and attendance prizes of war bonds.
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Rotary Hears Talk On Constitution
Andee McCrory of the Critical District court spoke to the Rotary Club at the St. Anthony hotel on Friday noon. His topic was the American Constitution Applied to the Common Citizen, stressing that too many people treat it as a casual matter like sunshine.
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McCrory
Critical District Court
Crary Club
St. Anthony
Girls Admit Mail Thefts By Juvenile Pair
Two girls aged 11 and 0 admitted robbing rural mail boxes in the county north area twice daily on school routes. Investigator Jack Hale said some checks were recovered under a board in a yard. Cash from the mail had been spent. the 41 year old mother would face authorities, while the 5 year old was too young for prosecution.
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