San Antonio Called Ideal Hideout For Delinquents
R D Johnston chief sociologist at Gatesville state school cites San Antonio as an ideal hideout for delinquents due to riverside areas and the west side, urging better police and juvenile office cooperation. He notes rising state delinquency, reports 600 boys in the school and 30 new arrivals monthly, and praises Dallas Houston Austin efforts while warning of city pitfalls.
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San Antonio
R. D. Johnston
State School For Boys
Gatesville
Johnston
Abby
Counal
Bexar
Raich
Archer County
Austin
Pasidena
Houston
Dallas
Purple Heart Gang
Eugene Talmadge Endorses MacArthur for President
In Eastman Georgia on February 17 former Governor Eugene Talmadge urged Southerners to back General Douglas MacArthur for the Democratic presidential nomination. He praised MacArthur as the best commander in chief of the army and navy and predicted his election.
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Eastman
Eugene Talmadge
Geneval MacArthur
Vandenberg Alch
Talmange
Essiman Lions
America
Symphony Tickets Go On Sale For Children's Concert
Tickets for the San Antonio Symphony children's concert go on sale at the Municipal Auditorium box office at 3 p.m. Thursday. Offerings include The Sorcerer's Apprentice Dukes Tschaikowski Nutcracker Suite Chabrier Expagna Linxi Second Hungarian Rhapsody Hardi G Major Symphony movements and various Musical Miniatures.
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Opty Chidren
Municipal Auditorium
San Antonio Symphony Archesta
Dukes
Ration Tokens Ready for San Antonio Shoppers
Over two and a half million ration tokens will be available in San Antonio as local ranks prepare the plan. James P. McFarland, district CPA ration banking representative, estimated the supply. Beginning February 7 grocers were shown to pick up allotments. San Antonio housewives will receive tokens on February 27 marked change.
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Raton
Bsn Antonio Graters
James P. McFarland
Distriel Cpa -Ration Banking
McFarland
San Antonio
Army to Try Soldier for Treason at Camp Hale escape
Army to prosecute 23 year old soldier from Middletown Rhode Island for treason in connection with the escape of two German prisoners of war from Camp Hale Colorado. The case was handed to federal authorities as the FBI reported other persons may have been involved. Guards Renrich Kikillus and Erlard Schwichtenberg, both captured in Mexico after crossing from Columbus New Mexico, are linked to the escape.
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Albuquerque
Cru
Dale B. Mape
Camp Hale
Colo
Middletown
R. 1
F. B
Denver
Mape
Renrich Kikillus
Erlard Schwichtenberg
Mexico
Arrose
Galumbus
N. M
Thoroughly Democratic Potatoes Stir Local Debate
Around the Plaza continues with a lighthearted column extolling the Irish potato as a versatile democratic vegetable. The writer, praising its popularity from cottages to mansions, notes its role in meals and family arguments about vegetable intake. The piece ends with uncertainty about Texas potato farming and a farmer’s desire for guidance.
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Wilde
Texas
Funds Raised For C of C Departments
Sufficient funds to finance four new departments of the chamber of commerce have almost been raised. President B. B. McGimsey reported to the board of directors at the St. Anthony hotel Tuesday. The departments will cover city planning farm and ranch program industrial development and government research and legislation.
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Chamber of Commerce
B. B. McGimsey
St. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio Housing Check Clears Warehouse Inventory
On the eve of three board members’ retirement, Gus G Ford chief maintenance man testified that warehouse materials on Carson street are in good shape. He reported no missing items and promised a formal report. Board members Schlessinger Albidrese and Redondo depart. new appointees to be named.
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San Antonio
Schlessinger
Charles A. Albidrese
F. Redondo
Gus
B. Mauermann
Texan Private Dies In Sinking Near Bougainville
Navy reports Private Beard listed missing in action after his ship sank November 17 while en route to Bougainville. He previously worked in parachute department at Duncan Field and enlisted June 1942. Survived by mother Mrs Baty L Beard of Granger and siblings including Sgt Cecil Beard and Lt F J Beard. Also listed is Pierre M Carnagey, major, and a Bible class speaker John H Bowen.
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Pvt. Walters
Marine Corps
Bougainville
Navy Department
San Antonio
Merits Corps
Beard
Duncanfield
Baty L. Beard
Granger
Cecil Beard
Antonio
F. J. Beard
Gainesville
Truett Beard
Fred L. Nunnery
Beasle Page
Ivy Jew Beara
Navy
Pierre M. Carnagey
Stillman Street
Corpus Christi
Promotions Across Allied Forces Highlighted in San Antonians News
San Antonio residents receive wartime promotions and honors from bases in West Africa England and the United States. Vivian J. Harvey becomes staff sergeant at an air transport command in West Africa. Clarence A. O Leary rises to sergeant with the 26th Texas division in Italy. Antetio Edwards promoted to corporal in the 11th Air Force bomber group in England. John I. Garabia promoted to corporal in the 36th division. Simon Bitter and Jack G. Jones awarded or training at Kelly field and Sioux Falls respectively. Margaret Murrow, Maxine Merchant and Lucia Pingel noted in WAC and photography training. Major Robert E. Mitchell promoted to lieutenant colonel at Camp Hood. Details include home addresses and local connections.
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San Antonians
Vivian J. Harvey
Laurel Nell Harvey
Peabody Avenue
West Africa
Clarence A. O'Leary
Frances O'Leary
Ther Street
Texas Plevision
Ttaly
Etehth Air Force
England
Antetio Edwards
Maris R. Lopez
Brivin Street
John I. Garabia
Ramon Sarabia
el Paso Street
Coronnel
Simon Bitter
Cincinnati Avenue
Kelly Field
Jack G. Jones
Scott Jones
Jeffery Avenue
West Coast Chemical Warfare School
Camp Beale
Fort McPherann
WAG
Lucia Pingel
Madison Aérert
Ab Ceyno Caszon
Colo
Dog Soldiers Trained on Gulf Island
On a tropical Gulf Island in February 1944 canine soldiers are trained by a staff including Capt. Harry M. Rhett Jr. to become messenger dogs, scout dogs, and casualty dogs. The three types learn to ignore distractions and report findings to their masters despite gunfire or shouts as they move through jungle terrain.
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Oat Island
Misa
Uncle Sam
Gulf of Mexico
Tokyo
Rémein
Etim
Guadalcanal
Tarawa
Sxiwetok
Ani
Cat Island
Quartermaster General
Harry M. Rhett Jr
Kuntsville
Ala
En Mned Amen
Dogian Handiers
Enc
Embroidery Needlecraft Pattern Offer from San Antonio
An old advertisement promotes Patterns 75 for jumper embroidery and a needlework pattern set for linens and garments. It invites readers to send 15 cents, along with name and address, to The San Antonio Sign Needlecraft Department in Texas, noting a later 32 page Needlecraft Frater publication for 15 more cents.
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San Antonio
San Artonio
Texas
War Dogs Enjoy Good Care in U S Army
Chicago Feb 23 Ameri can war dogs of the E-3 corps receive top care with no whippings. Lieut Col Douglas Parmenter says army dogs are well cared for with vaccines, vitamins, balanced diet, regular meals, work and rest, plus supervised recreation. He notes the dogs are kept in peak condition mentally and physically and are trained to mind their own business. Dogs are tattooed on the left flank rather than wearing tags.
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Chicago
E-3 Corps
Douglas
Parmenter
Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association
K-91
Baering Down On the News By Bugs Baer
A garbled World War II era humor column mocks military leaders and strategy. It parodies news discourse with scrambled names and locations, referencing Eisenhower Montgomery and Cassino in a satirical, fragmentary way.
Kleerex Promises Clear Skin After Pimples Disappear
An advertisement claims Kleerex clears pimples overnight, with users praising its effects. It touts a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy at Sommers Nep Stores, noting a limited time price of 50 cents per night.
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Nimple Directinx
Applind Kleerex
Kleerex
Sommers Neng
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