Industrial management needed to win the war, not politicians
An editorial urges unleashing untrammeled patriotic industrial leadership to run war industries. It argues victory rests on top executives who can give and execute swift orders, reshaping production for total mechanized war. It condemns bureaucrats and agitators and predicts disaster without reorganized, directed industrial capacity led by experienced managers.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions
Forecast shows cloudy conditions with scattered rain and drizzle in San Antonio area. Temperatures to rise to around 64 Thursday and dip to about 48 Friday morning, with a high near 61 Wednesday and a morning low near 52 Thursday in East Texas. Partly cloudy north, cloudy south with possible rain in the Panhandle to South Plains and Del Rio Eagle Pass area later Thursday afternoon, generally little temperature change overnight.
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East Texas
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Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
del Rio Eagle Pass
Fanhendle
South
Sam Makes It Easier Help Fighter Plane Campaign
Community defense drive in San Antonio boosts fighter plane fund. Citizens and businesses contribute through The Light, with a goal of aiding Uncle Sam in the war effort. Local pool halls and clubs join the effort, sending modest sums to support the campaign and encourage broader participation.
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Axis
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Remember
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Washington
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Truster
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Antonio Light
Army doubles size in 1942 as sub sinks Japanese liner
Washington reports an American submarine sank a 17 000 ton Yawata class Japanese merchant ship, likely convertible into an aircraft carrier. Navy notes at least one Yawata vessel of the trio—Yawata Maru Nilta Maru Kasuga Maru—may have become an aircraft carrier while the others remained in service. Submarine campaign in Atlantic remains a concern.
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NZE Lines
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Yawata Glass of Threse
Far East
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
Three Graces of
Japan
Unclear text fragment about military moves and rumors
Fragmentary notes describe potential troop actions, claims of another marshal in Salonika, and rumors of forces in the Balkans. Details are inconsistent and largely unreadable, with several garbled phrases.
Daylight Time Bill Clears House For Universal Saving
The House completed action on universal daylight saving legislation to advance clocks by one hour. The bill will take effect twenty days after President Roosevelt signs it, following a heated debate and passage yesterday in a sparsely detailed session.
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Thizzle Be All eer teems l San Antonio Weather Brief
Occasional rain and cooler weather expected over San Antonio and vicinity Thursday afternoon and light. Forecaster J H Darboo notes temperatures may not fall below 64 Thursday and 48 Friday morning. Highest Wednesday reached 66 degrees. Weather warning issued.
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United States
J. H. Darboe
Japs Climax Drive Expected Within 48 Hours
Washington dispatch cites military observers predicting Japan will unleash a decisive push on Douglas MacArthur's forces in the Philippines within 48 hours. Early assaults inflicted heavy losses on American Filipino troops, with Tokyo preparing for a major combined land and sea assault or a staged lull before renewed strikes.
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Japan
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MacArthur
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Eaton
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Manila Bay
Phiippines
Iith
Batan
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Lance
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Aussie Air Lines Sets Safety Record in Australia
Regular Australian airines have set a safety record with no injuries to passengers during turnways operations on nearly 25 million miles of regular routes. The previous world record was in the United States. A community Red Cross meeting will be held in Harlandale Methodist church basement Friday at 7 30 p.m. G Arche Helland, vice chairman for the board in San Antonio, will speak on What I Can Do To Help My Community.
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Red Cross
Harlandale Methodist
Arche Helland
Chaiman
San Antonio
British Mine Singapore Causeway Threat to City
Dramatic Tokyo broadcasts report Japanese forces advancing on Malaya and near Singapore. British defenses, reinforcements, and a potential assault loom as Jap troops push along the west and east coasts, capture Gemas rail junction, and threaten Johore and the Singapore Strait with heavy aerial and ground operations. Officials note Malay states penetrated, Malay refugee strain grows, and food supplies remain limited.
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Russians Drive to Trap Mozhaisk As German Defenses Weaken
Russian forces press a strong drive toward Mozhaisk 67 miles west of Moscow, aiming to seal a giant trap as German lines retreat. Reports say battles raged at Mozhaisk gates, with Medyn recaptured and a shrinking escape route for German forces. Berlin notes defense battles on Moscow Leniningrad fronts and Russian reinforcements landing at Feodostya.
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Japanese Bomb Key Dutch Base Near Ambon and Tarakan
Dutch planes return from jungle bases as Japanese forces strike Ambon and Tarakan in the NEI. Reports say six cruisers and six destroyers supported landings along Tara san’s east coast, with stubborn local resistance and destruction of wells contributing to a garrison surrender.
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Firemen Resign To Enter Army Air Corps
Fire Chief C A Hart announced Thursday that Rudolph Mayen and Ray Leaders, apprentice firemen, resigned to join the United States Army Air Corps. Bath officials requested permission for their return to the department after training or service.
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Lindbergh Won't Return for Army Air Corps Duty
Secretary of War Stimson announced Lindbergh will not rejoin army air corps duty but will engage in technical research on a joint project. Lindbergh discussed his potential use with Stimson and Arnold and Truell, focusing on technical expertise. Also Hardin-Simmons University seeks War Department authorization to establish ROTC units for infantry and cavalry.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Army Air Corps
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Torhis Press
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All Corps
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Arnold
Arioy Air Forces
Robert A Truell
Stamp
Attarkee— College
Abilene
Hardin- Simmons University
War Department
Army to expand to 3,600,000 officers and men in 1943
Washington reports a vast expansion of the army and air force. President Roosevelt authorized a more than doubling of ground and air strength this year with the first three new divisions to be organized by March 25. Plans call for 32 motorized divisions and a large increase in air crews, engineers, and training centers to support the new units and replacements for 1943.
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