Patron saint mystery in Hawaii contract scandal
A long 1943 Washington report on the Pearl Harbor era Hawaiian contracts by Hans Wilhelm Rohr and Col. Theodore Wyman details a puzzling “patron saint” figure guiding them. It notes Wyman’s high-level ties, lavish spending, and delayed Canadian and Hawaiian work, amid warnings from house and Truman committee probes about misused funds and incomplete projects.
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Military’ Affairs Committee
Hans Wilhelm Rohl
Theodore Wyman Jn
Pearl Harbor
Yan Allen
Wyman
Wymannally
Hawaii
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Canada
A. Brentwink
Bria
House Allitary
Truman Committee
Wyiman
Hessult
Nm Haswali
Pearl Herror
Wyman Wan
Wyman Wey
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Rohl
Paul Greet
Colntet Wyman
Condera
Graef
Cano
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Unclear Military Career Notes and Investigations
Fragmentary text reports on military figures including Colonel Wyman, possible Hawaii contracts, an ongoing investigation, and references to a patron or protector. Mentions of medals, naval or army engineers, and unnamed individuals suggest a rumor-filled briefing with limited verifiable details.
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Hawaii
Colonel Wyman
Washington
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Army Engineers
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Deer Problems Hit City Garden Plot Damage
In Griffith Park, a resident argues deer protectors harmed crops. Officers question a man who fired a bird shot to deter the animals. Police commission discusses fencing options with the park department as deer remain in the area.
Legion Meeting Draws 200 Delegates to Gunter Hotel
About 200 Legionnaires from 1B counties in the third division were expected Sunday for a five day convention at the Gunter hotel. The lineup includes Herman G. Ramt Hinton as commander with Mrs H G RF and others presiding. Delegates prepared to discuss resolutions ahead of the department convention in Galveston August 18 16 and to elect representatives to the national gathering in Chicago. Speakers include Fort Worth executive Danforth Texas Bob Bell of San Angelo provisional committeewoman Bam Foreman Houston and Men 1 H Bartz Bronham department auxiliary president.
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American Legion
Gunter Hotel
Stone
Nias
E.meaders
Herman
G. Ramt
Traffic Court Fines Aid To Church In Bump Incident
Traffic Court Referee Fitaimons orders a parishioner to add $5 to the next Sunday collection after a car bumping incident at Holy Cross parish. Fr Andrew P Jacobs, pastor, says the pledge was not fulfilled. only $4 was paid and $319 was later added to the plate.
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Fitaimons
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Andrew P. Jacobs
Holy Gregs Roman
Pittsimony
Jacobs
Hartford Flags Half Mast For Circus Fire Victims
Hartford officials announced flags would be flown at half mast in memory of victims of the Ringling Brothers circus fire as investigators work to identify the dead amid a rising toll and widespread questions about the blaze. Experts from Massachusetts aided in identification, and an inquest was scheduled as authorities pursue all leads, including rumors surrounding the disaster.
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Conn
Ringling Brothers
Barmy
Batley Circus
Lenishia
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Hickey
Erety Agency Investigati
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Boston
Cocosaut Grove
Ping
J. A. Haley
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Balloy
George W., Smith
Tenager
Leonard Aylseworth
Hoseennyas
Ward Verstelg
Davie Blanchtlards
Frank EB. Healy
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Digy Pip Sk Ag
Depot worker Mrs Spellman wins victory suggestions award
Jessie V Spellmoy a depot maintenance worker with three sons in service receives 45 for a suggestion to improve sunts for tex strucks. The award is part of Victory Suggestions honors at the depot with Porter announcing. Other awardees include Edwin Gaves and Adolph J Desalme among several names.
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Jessie V. Spellmoy
Geax Antonio Army Service
Jforces
Stepot
Erie Deu
J. A. Porter
Spellman
Benito Cuellar
Jungle Film Journey Ends in Detroit Return
Detroi t travelers sully and Arnold Nave return home after a 4000 mile truck trek through Central America and Mexico. They filmed 65000 feet of color footage on strategic materials handling and a UN program, traveling by truck planes boats and on foot while dodging revolutions and hazards in several countries.
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Detroit
Sully
Arnold Nave
Rio Grande
Central America
Valcano
Mexico
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Richard
Arenold Whitaker
War gMant
Americas
Uruick
Widow’s contribution to GOP hotel gift noted
In Lafayette Indiana widow Mrs Ann Oliver donated a towel bundle to the Stevens Hotel and to the Republican national convention organizers. Hotel officials reported they informed party leaders who praised her evident loyalty and generosity to fellow Republicans.
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Lafayette
Ind
Whdow
Lowela
Imanager
Stevens
Ann Oliver
Widen
Nervous Gunman Surrenders After Cash Demand
An unclear Chicago report describes a middle aged man entering a Loop cigar store, pointing a gun at a clerk and demanding cash. The gunman eventually surrendered, placing the weapon in his pocket and leaving the scene.
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Surnapun
Central Police
Loop Cigar Store
Kaplan
OLD Blade
Aniston
Hia
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