Casualties Report From War Arm That Includes Many Names
The War Department lists 2980 soldiers wounded in the European theater and identifies numerous individuals with hometowns such as San Antonio, Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and Uvalde. Also noted are Navy and Marine casualties with several families notified of losses including Pvt. Haul Oriegas of Uvalde and Vincent Riner missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Goldier
Pic
Manuel Aguera
Agueto
Kenedy
Navy Department
Linut
Pirents
Afe
Wuters
Vincent Rlener
New Brawnless
Bryant Lannon Sanders
Aviation
U.5
N. R
Carrol
Rockport
Penetro remedy touted for chest colds and relief
An old fashioned mutton suet based chest remedy called Penetro is advertised as a multipurpose relief for chest pains coughs and congestion. The ad claims Grandma’s method updated by Penetro with a medicated formula that relieves pain eases breathing and supports rest and recovery. It promotes a 26 cent double supply and urges families to choose Penetro for cold miseries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anterien
Grandma
Move Would Tie Hands Of Officers
In Austin on January 29, debate grows in the 4th legislature over repealing the coin-operated machine tax law. Lawmakers consider exempting illegal gambling devices, while officials flag weaknesses allowing seizure gaps and owner identification issues under current tax provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Buren
Austin
Texas
Col Homey Garrison
Public Safety Department
Giporter
Jury Picked in Henderson Burglary Case After Gammers Drug Store Heist
A jury was selected in Henderson before Judge W W McCrory in Criminal District Court on Monday morning for burglary at Gammers Drug Store No.2 near Alamo Heights alleged September 30, 1943. Matt Davis of Ghiber testified as a witness.
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Sevrtuanegs
Eutess
Henderson
Www. W. McCrory
Criminal District Court
Thne Mite
Gammers
Alamo Teights
Matt Davis
Ghiber
Fly
Witney
War Correspondent's Notebook Portrait of Red Cross Man Dave
Jan 21 report from the front profiles Dave Daye T de Verona, a Red Cross field director for the 17th parachute combat team. Rejected by the army in earlier years, he now aids paratroopers in Belgium and Alaska battles, supplying toothbrushes, shaving gear, and solving personal problems while sharing jumps and frontline duties. He emphasizes volunteers’ morale and loyalty over pay.
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Belgium
Dave
Huriitty
de Verona
Kaye
Big Dave
Mave
Red Cross
Thunder
University of California Golden Bears
Pearl Harbor
Army
Savy
Surance
Alaska
Way
Atta
Kiska
San Diego
Calif
Raine
Pugh
Nor and
Ifantry
Sears
Say Too Easy Word For Natives Controversy Report
A chaotic scene from Miami有关 a transport committee terminal public relations release. Infantrymen discuss the term Indians use for a native tongue and debate whether an American word is easy for natives to pronounce. The crowd questions if the term is respectful or a snark.
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Miami
Fin Dan
Det G.I. Joe
Saldien
Nore
Alr
Miseas
Joe
Clearet
Ex Bulgarian Regent Condemned to Death
Ex regent of Bulgaria Prince Cyril has been condemned to death by a special tribunal in Satla on charges of collaboration with the Axis and abetting atrocities. The trial raised belief that King Boris II’s 1943 death was the result of Nazi influence.
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Luondox
Cyril
Ailgarn
Satla
Axis
Bulgar
Fan Patricia
Expressea
Las Bration
Boris
Hadioman Visits Parents During Pacific War Tour
Claud J. Jungmen and Mrs E M Dusgnan of Pearsell note Hadioman who served 20 months in the South Pacific. He planned to join amphibi ous forces and take part in attacks off Samar in October. Planes reportedly sank a destroyer and damaged cruisers while others landed on carriers.
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Claud J. Jungmen
Nvindom
Radimtin
E. M. Dusgnan
Pearsell
Laegenh
Pacific
Ang Elliax
Park
Samar
Ie Grea
Alorsa
Juntiea States
Delayed City of Los Angeles trains Roosevelt connection questioned
North Western’s City of Los Angeles was held an hour and seven minutes in Chicago to allow Col. James Roosevelt and his wife to make the collection. Telegram requests and conductor actions are cited as the cause. Officials dispute telegrams and clarify delay reasons amid weather disruption and ticketing considerations. Roosevelt later stated he merely informed the conductor of his preference to avoid the delay. The report also touches on Pullman seat allocations and agricultural price controls under wartime measures.
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Chicago
North Western
Los Angeles
James Roosevelt
W. Everson
Meester
Beac
Roosevelt
Roosevelts
Washington
Pennnsylvania
Manhattan
Howra
Nimmie
Tn Galt Lake City
Mail
The
Manhattan Limited
Pennsylvania
Eyelsor
Ersatz Toys for '45 Show Reveals Shortages Ahead
The National Toy and Gifts show opened Sunday in San Antonio drawing hundreds of buyers from across the United States. War demands on metal leather and other metals will halt or limit toy production. visitors saw imports from Argentina Brazil Mexico and England including pigskin goods and leather belts while transit tower displays used wood and cardboard.
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Depert
San Antonio
Argentine
Brasil
Mexico
England
Amarita
Cattle Ceiling Set At $17.35
Washington on January 2 reports new OPA regulations set an overriding ceiling for live cattle at 17.95 and weight adjustments across major Texas markets including Houston Fort Worth Dallas El Paso and San Antonio.
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Washington
Jan
Houston
Fort Worth
Del
el Paso
San Antonio
New Twist in Splitting Money Reported
Ed Tyrrell head of the record service office in San Antonio described a method to split currency by pasting a piece of newspaper on the bottom of a $2 billion note, a practice he said he had never seen before in his career. He noted workers used a $10 bill with a $1 piece attached, calling this the last time he witnessed such a scheme.
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OPA
Ed Tyrrell
Ércreb Service
Sa Antonia
Wealwerti
Currell
Payer
Retired Railroad Man's Rites Set
Obituary notices a deceased retiree from the railroad with survivors including a widow and children. Services planned at the home with interment to follow. listed are family members and grandchildren among the survivors.
Postwar Bond Issue Discussed in San Antonio
In San Antonio on Monday morning Commissioner BL Anderson met with H B Zarhary of the engineering committee and Sid Murray from the Harlandale delegation. Murray stated voters in the newly shaped districts would back the bonds if the promise of a square deal by Urey holds true.
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San Antonio
Funeral set for Alfred J Ridder
Alfred Joseph Ridder 82 died at home on Sunday. Native of Cor hus Dub bad Myed hee ap sens. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Loting chapel with Dr Patrick Weer of Ye Firsh Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at Mission Burial park.
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Alfred Joseph Ridder
Rte
Wes King's
Ghway
Corhuis
Patrick Weer
Ye Firsh Presbyterian Church
Mission Burial Park
Camp Escapee Alfred Amecke Bonded After CO Springs Charge
Alfred Amecke charged with removing from a civil public camp in Colorado Springs was bound over for 2500 dollars after appearing before U S Commissioner A V Knight. Amecke said he wished to join the army and claimed religious fanatic influence, asserting conscientious objector status.
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Alfred Amecke
Colorado Springs
Colo
U. S
A. V. Knight
Knight
Amecke
Bexar Demos Change Meet Date
A local Democratic group in Bexar altered its meeting date. The event, previously set for Wednesday night, faced scheduling changes amid unclear reasons and conflicting proposals.
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Bexar
Briton Leaves Fortune To Veteran Curtiss Inheritance
New York report says Jack B. Curtiss, 22, a medically discharged sergeant, inherited 500000 pounds from a British cousin, Portia Roberson, 74, whom he hadn’t seen since 1838. Curtiss, a veteran of African landing and Sicilian campaign, later served in the Far East and was wounded in Burma.
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New York
Jack B. Curtiss
Curtiss
Fayetteville
Ark
New York Mirror
Pordla Roberson
Far
Aind
Burma
Poll Tax Buyers Crowd Courthouse
County tax office will remain open late to accommodate buyers seeking poll tax certificates before the January 31 deadline. Tax assessor Dickison said the office would stay open until 8 p.m. Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday, and midnight Wednesday to assist purchasers and issue certificates.
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H Dickison
Hig Offke
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Breger
Dave Breqeh
Perkornel
Arecords
S.A
Avi
Miguel G. Prionez
Aurora P. Siloneg
Brownsville
Flo
Griffin T. Burnett
Theodore
Urnett
Cameron
Fitet Licilt
Roberto J. Cans
Ivan
B. Corts
Harlingen
Fri
Tomas Corkinez
Mzb
Tesesa M. Corkines
Devine
Ramira Garclar
Mewy Gircla
Laredo
Toko Garela
Olvia Garela
Victoria
Jims A. Garza
Wupe Garza
Corpus Christi
Tuls B. Garey
Elena Garza
Esgle Rass
Mafaed ¥. Garza
Rideel Garan
Hebbrongine
Reynulfo T. Garza
Schelenberg
Pie
Arthur G. Martinez
Shars
Anmiella Hernandez
San
Texas City
Reves Rubin
Lucinde Ruble
San Brale
ALK
Scotts Mther
W. P. Bestl
Linno
Pel
Adan
Tibeina
Wniter
Porfiria Tierina
Malfordas
Pvt
Haul Oriegas
Uvalde
iMrs
Getso Vriegas
Usai
J. L. Venegas
East
Magnolia Avenue
Omegas
Anly
Raul Urifgas
Tor Nias
Alamo Pliss
Jack Love
Love
H. A. Smith
Rigaret Tax Division i
State Comptroller Office
Spi
Smith
Colonet
Mit
Dirrrcuney Sulit
Egal Marchines
State of Texas
Ike
Eral
Mes
Egypt
Duke
Ikile Patsy Hicks
U. S Army
Sinna
Phato
France
Byteresk
Felt
Hadioman
Claud Man
Jim Roosevelt
Col
John Boettier
Presient
Legion of Ment
Italy
Ersatz Toys
R. Wheeler
Alfred J. Ridder
Plaza Hotel
J. O. Granteuy
Shaimian
Big Spring
Midland-Odessa
Meare
Nasaag
Wfe
Meo
SAM Antonio Transit Company
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