Diplomatic Preparations For Invasion Under Way
Washington and London coordinate Allied policy with Spain France Italy and Finland as focal points. The aim is to sever outside support to Germany and ready invasion from north and south. France may broaden recognition of the French National Committee of Liberation and consider the status of Emmanuel III. Spain pursues strict neutrality while Finland seeks any diplomatic path with Russia and Britain amid ongoing hostilities.
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Washington
Enope
London
Spain
France
Italy
Finland
Germany
French National Committee of Liberation Aly
Psgiers
Emmanuel
Rome
Russia
Britain
School Board Employees Told To Pay Taxes
Fifty school board employees including teachers are notified to pay past due school taxes on property. Bailey Peyton, business manager of the city public schools, said the final payment date is March 10. A June 1938 school board resolution orders salary clerks to withhold pay from those who fail to pay their school tax.
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Bailey Peyton
Peyton
Missing airman from Brunswick raid surfaces in news
Casualties report notes Second Lieut Carey Goodwyn Jr missing in action since the January 11 raid over Brunswick where 60 planes participated. Navigator Goodwyn, 22, from Texas, left UT sophomore year for the air forces, earned wings at Mather Field and joined the Eighth Air Force in England in 1943. Also listed are three other South Texas servicemen reported missing in the European and Mediterranean theaters, with families notified.
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Carey
Goodwyn Jr
Brunswick
G. B. Goodwyn
Hillside
War Department
Goodwyn
University of Texas
Air Forces
Matherfield
California
Eighth Air Force
England
Goodwin
Army
South Texas
Thomas E. Eaton
Helen Eston
San Angelo
Luft
Martin B. Perkins
Barsh K. Perkins
Harlingen
Mediterranean
Iran
Mas
Bette M. Farmers
Center Changes Broadcast Time
The San Antonio Aviation Cadet Chapel radio program will air Sundays at 16 14 a m on SAT, replacing the former Thursday schedule, per cadet panel A headquarters. Featuring the Surin choir, a male quartet, and readings, the program marks a change in the chapel broadcasts for the cadet corps.
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San Antonio
Tenver
Radio Bras Grant
Strikes Cause 13 Percent of Million Man-Days Lost
The Associated Press reports 13.5 million idle man-days from 3,750 strikes affecting about 1.9 million workers. Perkins notes the time lost is 0.7 percent of total working time. Other years show 2,968 strikes in 1942 and 2,608 in 1940. Diesel production for invasion craft halted at GM Detroit Diesel due to a 3,000-employee strike. Fall River textile mills face a seven-mill strike with army intervention after a month-long stalemate. Workers vote to sever ties with the textile industry amid contract disputes with the mills and the C I O.
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United States
Perkins
T. C
Fall River
Mass
C. I. Co. Textile Workers Union
Marshalls Leaders Get Promotions
Washington February 1 The two top American wartime commanders in the Marshall Islands were nominated for promotions. President Roosevelt named Raymond A. Spruance to admiral and Rienmond K. Turner to vice admiral. Senate approval required. Spruance led all American sea and ground forces in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, while Turner commanded the amphibious forces.
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Washington
WNL
Marshall Islands
Raymond A.spruance
Rien
Mond K. Turner
Roosevelt
Sprugtce
Turner
Senate
Spruance
Sen, Aly
Gilbery
Marshall Islarine
Special Shoe Stamp Rules Explained
Military personnel only rationing stamps Form No 1703 B issued by the OPA are non transferable according to the rationing board at Fort Sam Houston. The special stamp replaces the regular shoe stamp in the ration book and is removed from books issued to service members.
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OPA
Informatio
Fort Sam
Houston
Rabaul Losing Usefulness In War Notes
The report notes steady Allied pressure around Bougainville and New Britain with firm wedges at Empress Augusta Bay Cape Gloucester and Arawe. On New Guinea a Saldeer advance signals a drive toward Madang while the invasion front grows with ongoing opposition from the Japs.
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Bergen Bay
Bougainville
Empress Augusta Bay
New Britain
Cape Gloucester
Arawe
New Guinea
Saldeer
Maidang
Sit Siong
Aoe
Dairy Confab Set at Gunter
Dairy officials and southwest Texas dairy industry members gather for a one day conference at the Gunter hotel Friday at 10 am. Sponsored by the Texas Dairy Products association the meeting discusses government dairy production regulations and compliance as the third Texas event this week following Fort Worth and Lubbock sessions chaired by Henry Moelim.
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Texas
Gunter Hotel
The
Texas Dairy Products Association
Fort Worth
Lubbock
Henry Moelim
Jornal Milk Advisory Committee
Col Killer Kane Heads Gowen Field
Gol John R Kane a Medal of Honor holder from Shreveport La becomes Gowen Field station commandant replacing Gol Lloyd H Dalton Spent 15 months overseas and noted as a group commander on the Ploesti raid.
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Boise
Idano
John R
Kane
Shreveport
Gowen Field
Tle
Lloyd H. Dalton
FBI Files Charges On Ex Sailor Ravert Gottfred McNeil
Ravert Gottfred McNeil a 19 year old former sailor of 200 Donaldson street was taken into custody Thursday on charges filed by FBI agents for altering three certificates of discharge from the navy. He is held in county jail awaiting arraignment before U S Commissioner A V Knight.
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Ravert Gottfred McNeil
Donaldson Street
FBI
Navy
County Ral
U. 18
A.V. Knight
Nips Flee Madang and Pacific Offensive Reports
Allied intelligence reports describe Japanese forces withdrawing from Madang and losses of 215 barges in the South and Southwest Pacific. Tokyo warns of potential amphibious landings at multiple points in Borneo Malaya the Andamans and former Dutch East Indies with coastlines allowing possible bridgeheads. News also cites alleged American strikes on Wake and Parmushiro and ongoing fighting as Chinese and British forces push along the Ledo road and Burma front including Taung Bazaar and Arakan operations.
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Pacific
Berlin
Tokyo
Jop High Command
Boma
Malaya
Andamans
Vichy
Burma
Ledo Road
Taro
New Delhi
Lof Taung Bazaar
Arakan
Kalshan
Senator Winfield Visits in L A Texas ranchers buoyed by improving range
Senator H L Winfield of Fort Stockton Texas spent Thursday in San Antonio visiting his two brothers before heading to Austin for a state highway commission meeting. He reported West Texas range conditions are better than ever and signal a favorable season for Texas ranchers.
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H. L. Winfield
Fort Stockton
Texas
San Antonio
State Highway Commission
Winfield
Students On WAC Program At Alamo Plaza
A selected group of WACs and the 35 piece drum and bugle corps from Stackenridge High school will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday on Alamo plaza as part of a free two hour program sponsored by the Brooks Field Air War recruiting team. Also shown will be the army motion picture Battle of Ruasis featuring Russia's military history and action from the Fed front. Col. Eleanore Herrman leads the Junior War company with Capt. Martha Stanaland directing the drum and bugle corps. Warrant Officer Charles Treuter of Brooks Field oversees arrangements.
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WAC
Stackenridge High School
Alamo Plaza
Brooks Field Air War
San Antonio
Ruasis
Russia
Fed
Eleanore Herrman
Brackenridge High
Martha Stanaland
Charles Treuter
Brooksfield
Princess Mary Theresa von Pless dies after torture in Silesian castle
Princess Mary Theresa von Pless, long a symbol of European society, was slain at a Silesian Iber castle by Gestapo agents. Her divorce from Prince Alexander von Pless in 1922 and the Pless family’s vast 15th century lineage, estates, mines, breweries, and power station are noted amid the tragedy. Her son, Prince Alexander, 20, serves in the military.
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Gestapo
Mary Theresa
von Pless
London
Europe
Iber Castle
Silesia
Prince Alexander von Pless
Alexander
Lance
Veriow
Mary
Olivia Cornwallis- West
de Is Warr
Hans Henri von Pless
Berlin
Pless
Upper
Prince Alexander
Oxford
France
House of Hochberg
Postoffice Sets Polio Drive In San Antonio
San Antonio post office carriers clerks and supervisors plan monthly donations to support the infantile paralysis fund A committee chosen after a visit to Robert B Green hospital polio wards will organize year round efforts A minstrel show at Theo Avenue Baptist church will kickoff the drive with proceeds aiding polio sufferers plans to match carrier contributions this week
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San Antonio
Dan Quiil
Robert B. Green Hospital
Slicker
Italion
John R Ay
Paul Spellman
Alamo
National Association of Letter Carrlers
E. 0. Gravens
Malls
D. D. Heskew
Mans H. H. Lehman
Charles B. Stroud
Frank A. Bennack
Careriers Tr
Naattian
Raeetare Rill
Iave Ub
Smasaaureety
Pricay
Theo Avenue Baptist
Cleeke
Keep Perspiring Feet Dry and Sweet
Fragmentary text describes a product or remedy for sweaty feet and foot odor. Mentions a figure named Jon and references to a daily walk and a miracle solution. The readable parts suggest a foot care claim, with mentions of powder and moisture absorption. No clear date, place, or organization is established.
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Jon
Dome
Aline
Renee
Sammy Fretiny
Romfmal
Writer Tells Of Clapper Death On Eniwetok Raid
Raymond Clapper, famed newspaper columnist and navy officer, was killed when his plane collided with another bomber during a raid over Eniwetok atoll. The veteran pilot had sought to accompany the squadron commander to document bombing tech and compare Pacific and European air warfare.
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Eniwetok
Smarshalls
Raymond Clapper
Ax Navy Fers
Ables! Torpedo Squadron
Lnemy
Eniwetok Atoll
Engebt
Sagoon
Tigre
Flying Fortress
Rome
Frederick G. Sharman
Clappers
Clapper
Navy
Rabaul
Tarawa
Nauru
Kayfeng
Slaying Probe Involving Army Officers At El Paso
In El Paso on Feb 10 a civilian was killed as Army airfield officers and others discussed a draft related matter. The investigation focuses on a group including a salesman from New Mexico and several officers. Witnesses report a tense scene at the mine fields and a day-long tour by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
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King Army
George VI
Queen Elisabeth Aieutenant
York
Eg Beer Glu
Shire
Las Graces
C. M. Jones
Wasiteen
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