Military Men Back In Charge By Hitler’s Hand
Report that Hitler relinquished supreme command to Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch signals a shift to seasoned German generals directing the Russia campaign. Soviet advances claim German tank units crossed the Dan River with fighting on the eastern bank as observers note the move follows heavy losses and pressure.
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United Nations Slwage Had Felt—And Certainly hoped—Hitler, Might Agai
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Paris
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Army Blames A Plumbers For Substituted Work Delays
Army officials at Fort Sam Houston report about 80 plumbers have quit rather than use a substitute fuel or additive due to health concerns from fumes. Lieut Col T M Osborne notes other local plumbers acceptead the substitute but delays at Duncan and Randolph sinks persist as plumbers refuse to work with it.
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San Antonio
T. M. Osborne
U.S
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Randolph Sinks
First American Privateers In The Western Hemisphere?
A 63-year-old couple, Charles Foster Jones and his wife, are identified as the interior department’s representative and a nurse teacher on Attu Island in the Aleutians. Jones allegedly ran the weather bureau’s Attu post and his wife directed a makeshift school for local inhabitants.
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Washington
Charles Foster Jones
Interior Department
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Japan
Service Men Girls Face Park Curfew
Boston common ends after ten p m policy for men in uniform and teen girls the move aims to remove what John J Walsh civilian defense director called deplorable behavior police civil and military and navy shore patrols ordered about 500 sailors soldiers and Marines to depart many with young women nine girls under 17 were taken into custody and parents notified
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Cadet and Pilot Die In Trainer Crash Near Base
A trainer plane crashed five miles north of Columbus army air base killing First Lieut. Donald V. Thompson 43, an instructor, and Cadet Charles J. Ulm, 28, Baltimore. Thompson was son of Col. and Mrs. B. Thompson, Fort Worth.
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Reporters Recalled Over Egypt Dispatches Inquiries
Three Tel Ash war correspondents in Egypt have been recalled to London for an inquiry following serious differences caused by their dispatches. Ralph Walling of Reuters, Clifford Webb of the London Daily Herald, and Aubrey Hammond of the London Daily Sketch were affected. The exact nature of the complaint was not known.
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U S Beer Teases Nazis in Egypt
In a desert stunt, British naval forces teased German forces by dropping 12 cans of American beer behind Rommel’s lines with a taunting message claiming they might be thirsty. The prank aimed to mock the Axis in the North Africa campaign.
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British Push Axis Into Trap Near El Alamein
British forces press Rommel south of El Alamein as Axis reinforcements move from the Balkans to North Africa. US bombers and British submarines target Axis shipping in the Mediterranean while a British submarine sinks a merchant vessel from a guarded convoy. Allied reports say Rommel’s lines are stretched as the Allies seek to bottle up his flank and force a retreat toward the coast.
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Danish King Christain X Leaves Hospital After Treatment
King Christian X of Denmark left the hospital today after two weeks of treatment for gallstones. He is 71 and will rest at his château.
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Judge Flays Bexar Jury in Alter Robbery Case
Judge W W Melhory berates a Criminal District Court jury for allegedly denying a fair verdict in a robbery case. The clash followed prior convictions of Hampton and Garten and questions over counsel, with appeals for reconsideration and a hung jury arising from the trial.
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Health School Head Charged With Negligent Homicide
Herbert A D Shelton head of a health school was charged with negligent homicide and violation of the state medical practice act in the death of Mrs Adolph Gilik of Brooklyn New York. The complaint states she died April 11 after treatment by Shelton following an improper diet and alleged improper care. Knight of the state medical board filed the charges and details say Gilis enrolled after correspondence and a lecture connection last year. She entered the school December 24 and was released in April.
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San Antonio
Sugar Bonus Stamp No 7 Valid Through Aug 22 Waianae
Stamp No 7 offers an extra two pounds of sugar. usable until midnight August 22. Stamp No 7 supplements existing ration stamps 5 and 6, with no. 6 also valid until midnight August 22. a separate two-pound sugar purchase is referenced.
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Waianae
Notice from the San Antonio subscription bureau
A cryptic notice directs readers to act on a Sundays telephone matter in 1952. It mentions a removal action and a need to respond by a specific date and place, with unclear wording about an order or service tied to a local utility or telephony.
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San Antonio
Fannin
G Men on Stand In Spies Trial in Washington
Nazi saboteurs face trial before seven generals as prosecutors push to finish by weekend. Key witnesses from Chicago slated to testify as secrecy and security tighten around proceedings and press access.
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Jovney
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Hiddle
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Nimitz Receives Navy Service Medal at Sea
The Navy disclosed Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, had been awarded the distinguished service medal for exceptionally meritorious service since the outbreak of war. He also described recent plane crash injuries to himself as minor and noted several passengers were slightly injured. The award was presented by Fleet Commander Ernest J. King aboard a U.S. warship after a short ceremony.
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UAW Strike Looms Over Rent Increases Detected
In Detroit area, over 200000 UAW members face a possible strike if landlords win a push to raise rents. Victor G. Reuther warned that the union may act after apartment owners appealed to federal agencies seeking rent increases above current ceilings.
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Quin closes deal to buy San Antonio Public Service props
City negotiates a 35 million dollar purchase of gas and electric properties from the San Antonio Public Service Co. The deal, backed by revenue bonds not to exceed 35 million, aims to finance through bankers and the American Light and Traction Co. The plan requires a special session and a council vote, with bonds payable only from net revenues. The Guadalupe Blanco Authority had earlier pursued the assets, but details remain to be finalized within 40 days. Mayor Quin returns to San Antonio Sunday.
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Alvin J. Wirta
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Deal Hardily Cold Don Sees Politics on Sapsco Scene
Don Politico reports on Sapsco politics in San Anlohio where city commissioners debate Promissory Hotel, board setup, and job promises. Rumors center on Col W B Tutlie as head of the city Muties while the Don predicts political machinations amid a tense city hall scene.
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Money in Circulation Surges in June to $12.38 Billion
Washington reports money in circulation outside the treasury and federal reserve banks rose in June. The treasury counted total circulation at $12,377,119,781, about $99.04 per man, woman and child, despite government efforts to curb diration.
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Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas Friday
Forecast shows little temperature change Friday after noon and night with scattered shower activity across the area. Mild winds along the coast with light to moderate showers possible beginning Friday afternoon and continuing into Friday night. Weather bureau date on phase 25.
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