Nation to plan postwar highway network under apportionment
The Federal Works Administration allocates 500 million dollars for the postwar highway program, about one third of total authorizations. The plan calls for comprehensive surveys and strategic design, to replace a haphazard, bottlenecked system with a national network of high speed arterials, feeders, and grade crossing elimination, creating major employment and wealth after the war.
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Federal Works Administration
Congress
Roosevelt
America
Heartburn Causes and Remedies Examined by Mayo Doctor
Doctor Alvarez of the Mayo Clinic studied many heartburn cases noting attacks often follow meals or awaken patients at night. He found no stomach or bowel disease to explain it and observed heredity, male predominance, belching, occasional vomiting, and triggers like fast eating, certain foods, tobacco, alcohol, emotional upset, and exercise. Baking soda provided relief when used sparingly under physician guidance.
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Walter ©. Alvarex
Mayo Clinic
Alvarez
Wleer
Wan
Dostor Alvarez
King Fea, Byn., Inc
LATRIOL Bemoans Washington woes and gas shortages
A wallow in 1940s political gripes and consumer frustrations blunts Latriol’s jabber about taxes gas lines and rising costs. He rails at transit bans high prices and idle roadsters while noting gas shortages cigarets and steak quality. The piece appraises prominent figures and editorials with a jabbing tone.
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Washington
Lis Roadster
Texans Encounter Lone Riders and Blood-Soaked Load
Rangers confront a mixed party claiming to follow a trail with a bloodied specimen aboard. A stumble through a stakeout leads to a quiet inquiry, a night in a foul camp, and a slow, cautious pursuit to San Saba. A stranger from the San Saba company vouches for Reynolds and the group, whose tale is later verified.
Debating Peace-Time Conscription And Demobilization
The writer argues against immediate peace-time conscription, asserting no need after war. They question long term drafts, discuss demobilization and postwar duties, and propose military education at high school level while raising concerns about international bodies and alliances like Dumbarton Oaks and the League of Nations.
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Wwe
Nus Baya
Dumbarton Oaks
New Lenavie
War and peace pace clash over conscription and arms
By George E. Sokolsky argues that even with a mature public, eternal peace is unlikely. He contends ongoing peacetime conscription is pointless while a large navy and reserve forces are needed, and he warns against delaying until wars end to decide defense policy.
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United States
Pearestine Army
Petes
Connersplon
Rine
Ina
The Blue Star Letter Harbors Shared Resolve Amid Grief
A war era exchange reveals two women Elsie and Eloise Jennings discussing the meaning of hanging a blue star in the window for a martyred child. One sister mourns life’s brutality while the other recalls a broader vow uniting families in hardship, sacrifice, and hope beyond personal loss.
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Elsie Robinson
America
Hut Elsie
Eloise Jennings
Millona
Anton
Eloise
King Pons
Syl
10 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files
January 15 1855 national attention centers on Postmaster Dan Quill for origin and design of the Urs sh mail box shown at Navarro and East Houston streets with a neon sign. January 16 1995 Brig. Oscar C Guessaz a pioneer San Antonio resident underwent gallstone surgery at Fort Sam Houston in good condition. He helped found local business and was once part owner of the San Antonio Times. During the war he organized troops for France but aged constraints led to his replacement when the national guard was absorbed.
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Dan Quill
United States
Union Postal Clerk Magazine
Washington
Navarro
East Houston
Gri. Oecar C. Guessaz
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
General Guessaz
Gan Ane F
Kansas
The Little Red Book Calendar Guide Review
A reader praises The Little Red Book from the telephone company. It mixes calendars for 145 and 1848 with humorous forecasts of yearly events and holidays, from Congress to Christmas, offering mock guidance on tax, weather, and shopping.
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Washington
Sears
Alexander Graham Bell
Tropics
Con Aciente
Amber
Knye Foor, Syh., Inc
Emperor Hirohito controversy sparks hardline calls
A ranting column argues for bombing Tokyo and killing Emperor Hirohito, accusing him of war crimes and blaming him as the war’s real boss. It cites American figures and a two-fisted letter urging drastic action, while denouncing opinions that Hirohito may be a puppet and urging harsher measures.
Reader thanks driver for quick action during near burn
A reader praises Johnny Forehand at Sunset Ciling station for stopping a live steam incident near Dex ving and Presa streets. The driver removed his cap, aided passengers, and alerted the bus company after steam sprayed near the bus. The letter urges public recognition of humble workers.
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the Light
Johnny
Dan Antonians
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