Demobilization Push Seeks Ouster of Patterson
Paris January 14 a mass meeting of 500 American soldiers formed a GI committee of liberation to demand Secretary Patterson's removal and end privileges for officers. The group urged open officer clubs, first come first served mess meals, abolition of reserve officer ranks at events, removal of special officer quarters, and service as enlisted men for a time. The committee chair Raymond Richmond of Corpus Christi said the plan aims to speed demobilization for those with sufficient points.
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Paris
GI Committee of Liberation
War Department
Patterson
Gis
Raymond
Richmond
Corpus Christi
Navy allows early discharge up to 45 days for excess personnel
Navy officials said personnel lacking enough points for immediate discharge may be released up to 45 days early if suitable work cannot be found. Vice Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, head of the personnel bureau, stated the move aims to ensure men’s time is used to advantage and would address complaints about idle service.
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Washington
Jan
Navy
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Bureau of Personnel
Demonstration in Shanghai Demands Democratic China
SHANGHAI January 14 Chinese students shouted Why don you go home at American troops as thousands marched six abreast through the streets. They demanded withdrawal of United States forces and a democratic China in a nationwide movement. Placards waved, speeches urged coalition government, freedom of speech and assembly, and removal of corrupt officials and imperial traitors.
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Shanghai
China
United States
Slides Recall Early Film Days by Lois
Lois recalls San Antonio cinema history from 25 years ago as Al Reynolds, now city manager, showcased old slides at a Rotary event at the St. Anthony hotel. The talk covers theater etiquette, courtesy to women, early projection habits, and the shift from vaudeville to motion pictures, naming stars such as John Barrymore, Mary Pickford, Clara Bow, Lillian Gish, and Lionel Barrymore.
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Lois
al. Reynolus
Interstate
San Antonio
Rotary Chi
St. Anthony
Tie
Tiey
Johnstown
Reynolds
Motion Pierves
Adda
Vaude Vie
John Burity
Isyrayold
Mary Presford
Mieda Bara
Clara Kin
Ball Young
Sidney Drew
Maurier Castella
Lillian Gish
Lionel Garrymare
Mac Trin
Johny Wright
Chicago Fire
Repairs to Bexar Roads Authorized
County officials approve road repairs across five avenues in Bexar County with an estimated cost near $5000. Project details list routes including Laghhan Dowhurst Chambers Jehra and Hillcrosters under the commission action.
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Bexar Roads
Spveral Tor
Incr
Sant C. Reniety Sa
Laghan
Dowhurst
Chambers Jehra
Mormon Chief's Daughter Dies
Leon Poles, son in law of the Mormon Chief, Lorenz Snow, president of the Church of Christ Saints, died Sunday in an unspecified city. The report bluntly references church leadership and a funeral context with naming of a few individuals but lacks clear details.
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HOS Angilms
Agenia
Arrests for Vandalism Reported in Local Incidents
Five arrests for vandalism described by police including four boys and one adult. Incidents occurred on Guadalupe Street and St Marys Street area with windows shattered and a glass pane broken at Mandy Andy store No 14. No items reported missing.
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Palieas Maneas
Robert A.rela
Ciatalipe Street
Serena
Castro
Guadlupe Street
Mandy Andy
St. Mary’s Street
Lexington Aves
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Two New York youths quizzed in abduction attempt
Miss Vera Porter, 26, was accosted at the YWCA on Fifth Street and abducted briefly near Fort Sam Houston area. She fought free after being hit with a pistol and escaped near the Mission Home. The assailants, two 16 year olds, fled with her belongings and were later arrested. A Texas license plate was noted on the stolen car.
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New York
Vera Porter
Circle Street
St. Ailbans
N. Y
Forter
Y.W.C.A
Fifth Street
Fort Sam Houston
Houston Street
Mission Home
Ninth Street
Nurse Revives Baby After Fire in Kansas City
A registered nurse used artificial respiration to save seven month old Billy Joe Akers after smoke from a fire that killed his grandparents Mr and Mrs William C Watson. Nurse Mary Reading, visiting near the Watson home, resuscitated the infant 26 minutes after firefighters removed him from a first floor area. A telephoto photo was to be transmitted in about two minutes.
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Kansas City
Billy Joe Akers
William C. Watson
Mary Reading
Mexico City Draws Borderbound Travelers Despite Costs
Army veterans from Texas and San Antonians head south by car for winter trips to Mexico. Traffic clusters near the border as many young travelers seek trips to Mexico City Acapulco and Guadalajara with families joining the journey. Prices high but demand remains steady with soldiers and tourists bringing back keepsakes and memories from far south Guatemala to the border.
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Army
Mexico
Texas
San Antonians
Mexico City
Olitimers
Migteo City
Acapulco
Guadalajara
Guatemala
Maverick Chairman to Retire and Move to California
Chairman Maury Maverick of Smaller War Flats corp to retire from government post and practice law in Los Angeles on January 28. George Green, Maverick building manager, confirms plans but provides few details. Classified ad line sells space for ads.
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Maury Maverick
War Flats Corporation
Los Angeles
Speit
George Green
Maverick
California
St Mark's Group To Have Supper
The men of St Mark's will hold their first supper meeting for 1946 on Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. in the parish house. The Rev J Wilson Hunter, new rector, will speak. Reservations are necessary and should be made through the parish office.
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St Mark's
J. Wilson Jlunter
St. Mark’s Church
Crowded onions affect bulb growth in planting
A brief note explains that onions are deliberately overlapped in planting to stunt bulb growth for food purposes.
Bar Coin And Caesar Era Fragment Highlights Currency
Fragment discusses an Elston bar and a curious claim that a 41 ounce piece was the pound sterling of Caesar’s era, noting coinage and ancient monetary references. The text is sparse and not fully clear on historical accuracy or sourcing.
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Britain
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