Expansion of U T Medical Work Slated
University of Texas regents back a six point plan to expand medical education, research, and public service. Proposals include growth of the Galveston medical branch, expanded Galveston nursing college, a state dental school, conversion of the pharmacy college, a cancer research project, and a new hospital system funded by a $500,000 legislative grant and a matching Anderson foundation grant. Public health and preventive medicine would rise, with unit locations decided by medical educators and impartial citizens.
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Austin
Jay
University of Texas
Homer P. Ratway
Galveston
College of Bursing
Torough
Tekes Dental College of
Houston
College of Pharmacy
Anderson Foundation
Burglary and theft cases yield two year sentences
Two burglars Ace Harper of 808 Mason Street and Raymond B. Morgan of Flores County were sentenced to two years after pleading guilty to burglaries, includingaches to T. J. Linden at 917 North Alamo and Al Gartner at 2054 West Mistletoe Avenue. A theft charge involved a $380 car from Tommy Ficis in Floresyle.
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W. W
Crory
Ace Harper
Lsted
Mason Street
T. J. Linden
North Alamo Street
Raymond Bl. Morgan
Addings
Ais County
al Gartner
West
Mistletoe Avenue
Ald
Flores
Eddrens
Leal Abrad
Tommy Ficis
Floresyle
No More Luxury On U S Railroads
Eastern railroads announced cuts to first class lounge cars once used by Pullman passengers. The moves follow a request from the Office of Defense Transportation for equipment conservation amid wartime mobilization.
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U.S
New York
FDR Ponders Wage Freeze and Price Stabilization
Washington July reports say President Roosevelt weighs a wage stabilization plan to keep price levels near current rates. He reportedly told congressional leaders that both wage and price issues should be addressed soon, though specific regulations remain undecided.
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Wassington
Roosevelt
Congressional
Escapes Billing Fined in Fatal Shooting Case
Leonard Wash faced a grand jury indictment for the fatal shooting of three men at a garage on North St Marys Street. He was fined 100 dollars and 2343 dollars in court costs by Judge C J Matthews in County Court at Law No 2 for unlawfully entering and possessing a pistol on the day of the May 4 shooting.
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Leonard Wash
Eust Crockett Street
St. Mary's Street
C.J. Matthews
Hotel Greeters to Install Officers
Hotel Greeters of America Charter 27 will install officers Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Bluebonnet hotel. Scott Hardy executive vice president and general manager of the Texan Hotel association will read the installation articles. The report of delegates to the national convention will also be made, announced R. H. Ricstenberg, president.
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Hotel Greeters of America
Charter 27
Bluebonnet
Scott Hardy
The
Texan Hotel Association
R. H. Ricstenberg
Higher Taxes for Texans Predicted
Governor Stevenson said an inevitable rise in state ad valorem taxes will occur after the State Board of Education action setting the next school allotment. The board will fix rates to cover 22.50 per scholastic, with 35 cents per 100 of property. gasoline tax declines force higher overall levies. Comptroller Sheppard noted a $3.8 million shortfall in gas tax receipts for 1942–43. The ad valorem rate would rise to 77 cents from 68 cents, with a possible Confederate pension tax reduction discussed.
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Auatin
Stevenson
Bedra of Education
State Automatic Tax Board
Sheppard
Board of Education
Brack Band to Open Rehearsals at Brackenridge High
Brackenridge High School band starts summer rehearsals on Monday July 13 at 7 30 p m in the school band room. Director Or Zoeller invites junior high bandsmen hoping to enter Brackenridge in September to attend the weekly sessions.
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Brackenridge High School
Or. & Zoeller
Brackenridge
Open House Held On Mrs. Ewing’s 87th Birthday
An open house was held for Mrs. Lewise Tell Ewing who observed her eighty seventh birthday. Despite her age she is in good health. Over twenty guests attended the event.
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Lewise Tell Ewing
Britain halts lectures in the United States amid propaganda critique
Bracken to reporters said no more British lecturers will be sent to the United States as critics contend Britain's propaganda efforts misfire. He cited an absolute rule against further lectures and noted a political warfare office coordinates multiple agencies. Thurtle listed a roughly 34.4 million dollar propaganda budget for 1942 with overseas emphasis.
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London
Brendan Bracken
Britain
United Has
Bracken
United States
Ernest Thurtle
Information Ministry
Thurtle
British Broadcasting Company
Tracken
Shake-Up of WPB Slated
A long planned reorganization of the war production board was due, with chairman Donald M. Nelson to shift joint munitions authority to WPB civilians. The plan would create three or four deputy chairmen to run WPB, with Batt and Knowlson among the expected appointees.
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Washington
Olelals Xntd
Donald M. Nelson
Army and Navy
WPB
Nelson
Roosevelt
WPE
William %. Batt
James &. Knowlson
Dexity
Idlewilde Camp Sees Fifty Campers and Seven Counselors
The Idlewilde camp hosted its fourth week with fifty campers and seven counselors. Led by Mrs Cayol Knolk, the group enjoyed a structured program at the Idlewilde W. G. A. camp, with activities and supervision provided throughout the week.
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Idlewilde
Nene Confort
Meee
Mra
Cayol Knolk
Joint RAF and Army Train On A Large Scale
Prime Minister Churchill announced that joint training of the army and the RAF is already proceeding on a considerable scale and continually expanding. He said a September ruling from last year remains in effect, granting military commanders broad access to air support as battle prospects rise.
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London
Churchill
Army
North
Africa
Libya
Bpen
Middle East
Restaurants Beat Hoarders of Sugar in Denver
Denver restaurateurs crack down after a sugar hoarding incident. A large restaurant found patrons took sugar envelopes home, with some using them for coffee and cereal, prompting policy changes to curb theft and waste.
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Denver
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