End life of poultry rancher in three way crash
Knox, 45, of Foster Road Corpus Christi area, died after a three way collision on a highway. His truck was crushed between a CCC truck and another vehicle as slick roads and limited visibility hampered drivers. Deputy sheriffs blamed slippery conditions for the crash.
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Ouln Knox
Foster Road
Darmer
Coxpux Christi
Santa Rosa Hospital
Knox
Ifter
David T. George
CCC
Austinville
C. B. Parchman
Elmendorf
Corpus
Veteran Knox Dies After Marketing Trip to City
World War veteran and member of the American Legion Knox is survived by his widow. The body is held by Akers Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
Stabbing Victim Refuses to Leave Bar After Demand for Beer
A Florida street incident reports a man claiming to have been stabbed but presenting no wound. Officer Rade Patishhan G. Gonsalves recalls meeting the man after a call to an East Commerce Street tavern. The man asked for one more beer, prompting a pursuit through the tavern and alley.
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Florida
Sai
Rade Patishhan G. Gonsalves
East Commerse
Gonsalves
U. S. Farm Prices Rise as War Affects Markets
U S sees gains in farm prices, with December level above November and higher than a year ago. Department of Agriculture cites stronger consumer demand under the de facto program and notes broader price advances across meat, crops, and cotton sectors. Sigma Chi fraternity elects officers for the new year including John K. Zeeman as president and Kent M. Arnold as vice president.
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Washington
Europe
Sigma Che
Sigma Chi Fraternity
John K. Zeemaan
Kent M. Arnold
Bick
Fred CG. Biiany
Parelaty Iterate
Hat Retrieved at Cost of Coat
San Antonio man C A French of 417 West Park Avenue reported he sat on the river bank between Crockett and Commerce streets admiring the river when a hat blew into the water. He retrieved the hat but found his overcoat had been stolen from the beach.
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San Antonio
C. A. French
West Park Avene
French
Crockett and
Commerce
U.S. Holds Ample Salt Supply
Washington reports the United States has no shortage of salt with abundant mineral reserves found across the country. New sources are discovered regularly and distribution along with research under the national conservation program are the chief tasks. Salt's versatile use has been key to U.S. lead in world chemical production and supports many vital industries and markets.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Mines
Temperance group urges tougher liquor prescription rules in Texas
The San Antonio district of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union calls for stricter oil and liquor sale restrictions near military and youth zones. Leader Mrs Claude DeVau Watts of Austin urges the president to use influence to ban sales of liquor near army camps and in sober citizen campaigns through home school and church.
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Texas
San Antonio
Woman's Christan Temperance Union
Organization For National Defense
Claude
Induction Selectees Named by Bexar County Draft Board
Friday announcements list inductees for Army service reporting January 28 at 3 p m to local board. Names under Board No 1 include Fred John Zint grast Marcos Lopis Cavazos Thomas James Berry Fred Clifton Hayden Pedro Gataviz Disnicio Gonzalez Jr Clem B McKennon Raymond P Davila Mike Delgado Milton Joseph Turner Frank Otis Claudt Woodrow Wilson Partin George Fritz Klenicke Benita Plata Gilberto Jesus Benavidez James Ira Hurt Jose Peres Mendoza Ruiz Gabriel Thomas Ent White Georgy Robert Miller Rob stb Charles Lee Nemecio Villareal Ramos Edward Otto Kohler Henry Rodriguez Solis Dennis Nino Arreguin John Frank Martin Jr Louis Gealise Ignacio Peche Guzman Huber Gustave Deviney entry Guevara Westfall and Frank Granltet The following men have been elected for induction by Board No 5: Robert Edgar Lee Robert Jesse Bumpas Jr Casimiro Ovalle Charlie Donald McKenzie K J Wade and Melvin James Jackson.
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Bexar County
Fred John Zintgrast
Marcos Lopis Cavazos
Thomas James Berry
Fred Clifton Hayden
Pedro Gataviz
Disnicio Gonzales Jr
Clem B. McKennon
Raymond P. Davila
Suspect Skates Into Police Hands
Radio Patrolman A Joseph nabbed a youth in the 120 block of North Flores street at a early hour Friday after he skated down the street in what was deemed suspicious. The youth initially claimed the skates were a Christmas gift but later admitted stealing them from a Blanco road residence. Detained by county juvenile authorities, the skates were turned over to the detective division.
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San Antonio
A. Joseph
North Flores Street
Joseph
Blanco Road
Youth in Hurry Rushed to Lockup After Chase
Houston youth Ben Haynes, 21, was booked at the city jail Friday for speeding and driving while drunk. Policeman Paul Hugo said he arrested Haynes after pursuing his automobile along Broad Way through Brackenridge Park to Stadium Drive. Haynes reported he came from Houston to visit a friend.
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Paul Hugo
Houston
City Jail
Hugo
Broadway
Brackenridge Park
Mulberry Avenue
Stadium Drive
Ben Haynes
Willkie Urges Power Grant In World War II Debate
New York January 17. Willkie urges granting Roosevelt extraordinary powers if Britain falls endangering the American way of life. He spoke after a debate with Thomas and Kingdom on aid to Britain, arguing for or against executive powers in wartime and warning about dictatorship and American involvement.
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Werdell L. Willkie
Great Britain
America
Roosevelt
Upo
Nottian ‘Thomas
Britain
Franklin Roosevelt
N. B. C.bluey
Thomas
Frank ‘ Kingdom
Committee
United States
Kingdon
I Surprise Drill Reveals Training and Thirst at Post
John W. Ward recounts a diary entry from day forty two in the army life. He notes laundry duties at the post, meeting Colonel Johns who runs the dental lab, and a surprise drill led by Corporal Hamilton that ends with a stop at the canteen for a beer. He describes the drill as confusing but enjoyable and marks the thirst satisfied by the drink.
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the Light
John W. Ward
Ondd Field
Colonel Johns
Dentral Elinit
Post
Posh
Chow
Hamilton J
Indian scout Lorenzo Chapman dies at 88 in Portland
Lorenzo Chapman, an 88 year old Indian scout who sent word about Custer's last stand, died at his Portland home on Wednesday. Relatives disclosed the death today. The report notes his advocacy and long life in the area.
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Portland
Trucker and $208 Sought in Potato Plot
Roy Mab of Lamar Colorado, a produce trucker, hauled two truckloads of potatoes to the San Antonio market. He hired a second driver to bring an additional load while Mab followed. Upon arrival Mab found the hired driver had sold the potatoes for 235 dollars, kept the money, and vanished with no trace. Mab sought police help to find the other trucker and the 235 dollars.
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Roy Mab
Lamar
Colo
San Antonia
Malh
Mann
Republicans Plan Lincoln Day Dinner Event
Lincoln Day fete sponsored by Republican groups with local dinner planned by Bexar County Republican Organization and aided by the Bexar County Republican Wardens unit. Joe Martin, chairman of the Republican National Committee, requested the coordination for February 12.
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Joe Martin
Republican National Committee
Bexar County
Republican Organization
Republican Wortena ‘8
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