Rum Dum Shipyard Slaying Confession Sparks Case
Los Angeles July 11 a Rum Dum shipyard worker confessed to the sex motivated killing of 14 year old Harriet Louise Windstrom in her bedroom. He described luring her with feigned interest in her puppy and beating her with an iron stove shaker after forcing entry. The suspect, 28 year old Boeing plant worker, was held under guard after admitting the crime. In a separate case Navy officer John M Malaney, 27, was held on suspicion of murder in the death of Mary Walker 31 wife of a Navy cook. Malaney reportedly admitted hitting her during a party and fell asleep afterward. His accomplice Done Pinto 26 a Navy electrician surrendered to police.
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Eandstrom
Hare Resent
Misael
Fla
Boeing Alerstt
Lisyd Shorett
Sharltts
Westy Miller
Ed Heberling
Shorett
Heberting
Shovett
Hederling
Los Angeles
John M. Malaney
Navy
Mary Walker
Melvin Walker
San Diego
Garner Brown
Maloney
Myre
Walker
Done
Ald Pinto
Pinta
Pinin
Mra
Boise
Idaho
Carpetbaggers and federal power in postwar debate
The piece attacks carpetbaggers as offensive outsiders in political power shifts, arguing centralized federal control undermines state rights and democracy. It notes resistance to domination by one season and cites war-driven population changes and editorial voices, ending with a Canadian note on tree diversity.
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Cere
Washington
United States
Congress
Leo
Saturday Evening Post
J. HM
Carpetbagger defies voters amid political meddling claim
The text accuses a carpetbagger of meddling in local politics, arguing the man travels with a briefcase to push favored interests. It portrays him as wielding influence over anxious residents and claims the carpetbagger bears responsibility for complaints and disruption.
Vocation Aid Organized by Local Lodge
A prewar vocational service to help the coming generation find jobs was launched Tuesday by Binal Birth Lodge, coinciding with the installation of Louis J. Rikini as the lodge’s new president. The La Villita meeting included educators from UT Austin, Victoria, Central Catholic, San Antonio Junior College, Trinity University, St. Mary’s, and other institutions. New officers named with Rikini were Harry Goodman and Theo J. O’Krent as vice presidents, Y. Ly. Dadle secretary, Walter N. Viner treasurer, and Dr. Leon J. Cline chaplain.
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Binal Birth Lodge Fn
Jodge
Louis J. Rikini
Aba
la Villita
I. 3. Eulinger
University of Texas
Gerard J. Busch
Bi. Josph High School
Victoria
Louis Soherer
Central Catholic High School
S A Underwriters Install Officers
Officers were installed at a noon luncheon of the San Antonio Association of Life Underwriters held at the Gune Wer hotel. New officers include Ronald Vincent as president O R McAtee as vice president Mary Donnell as secretary L Oda Rugell as treasurer J Wiliamson W J Schnabel and Bert A Party as directors retiring president A B Ballard received a leather briefcase. Maj Joseph B Mohr of San Antonio spoke on WAC importance in the war.
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Gune Wer
San Antonio
Joseph B. Mohr
WACS
Convicted in Decapitating Plane Mishap
A court martial found Pesond Lieut. Fund Angeland guilty of neglect and damaging government property after a low flight decapitated a civilian auto driver on June 23. Pilot Lieut. Howard Buttaworth faces murder charges and a subsequent tribunal at Marana Field near Tucson. The verdict led to Angeland’s dismissal from service with review ordered. Buttaworth remained on active duty with rank.
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Winliams
Angeland
Butlaworth
Nopond Leutenant
Hays
Dinnlainl
Purad
Ingaland
Ohne
Western Flying Training Command
Aanta Ana
Oall
Precinct Transfer Deadline Notice for Voters
Voters must transfer to their new precincts on or before July 17 to be qualified for the upcoming Democratic Primary. Tax assessor offices advise residents who have moved since receiving tax receipts to update their precinct affiliation to ensure eligibility.
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F.E. Dicklson
Eight Killed in Army Training Plane Crash
A San Marcos army training plane collision near Lockhart left eight dead, including Lieut Fayette Pass, Lieut Robert Halai, Lieut Revert Goodridge, Lieut J G Servien, Cadet Marvin Rubanks, Cadet Louis Fairmontier Jr, and Cadet Karl Elza. Field commander J M Hutchison announced the toll and said the cause was not yet known.
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San Marcoos Army Birfeld
San Antonio Heutenany
Cal
J. M. Hutchison
Fayette
Harrison
San Antonio
Robert Haalai
Matloon
Tent
J. Degen
Fairbault
Minn
Nazi Snipers In Dresses Sergeant Reports Narrow Escape
A wartime letter from a naval hospital describes Allied fighting in Normandy. Sergeant Lindsey, wounded by shrapnel, recounts how Nazi snipers in dresses nearly felled him and others. He mentions Tech Bgt. Wilson and the dire combat conditions at 30 Burte Street.
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Aller
Tech
Bgt
Wilson
Lindsey
Normandy
Ac'cording
Buerte Street
Ulndsey
Amer
Burkhalter Family News From War Front and Home Front
A son born to Lieutenant Burkhalter and Mrs xarty Clay Burkhalter at Brooke General Hospital on July 9. Lillian Burkhalter, formerly with The Light staff, now on duty in London with the air corps. Mrs Wilson visits in S.A. Robert Campbell heads a quiet week. Arthur Filer and Colonel Wilton stationed at Brownsville spoke of German beachhead fighting. A soldier recalls a helmet bullet near the rim and a canteen bullet that spilled water. Women’s clothing and trench finds surface with enemy snipers disguised as women. A medical aide tended a wounded man under heavy fire as German machine gunners stopped for firings, then killed. Thirty minutes later, their fire dropped all three attackers.
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Xarty Clay- Yor Burkhalter
Arc
Bon
Robert Nolen Burkhale
Brooke General
Lillanant Burkhalter
Randolph Field
London
Air Porps
Many Last-Minute Parties for Bride-Elect
Last minute parties and showers honor Bias Margaret Bernice Gauguin as she nears her marriage to Lici Winston Rice. A Tuesday evening ceremony is planned at a church, with prewedding gatherings held in social rooms and hosted by friends and relatives including Arlyne Terry Phyllis Kennedy and Mickey Moore.
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Margaret Bernice Gauguin
Lici
Winston
Rice
C Heat Episcopal Church
Svening
Arlyne
Terry
Social Calendar Details of Wadding and Shower
Tuesday evening events include the wedding of Mrs Margaret Berning Cough In to Lieut Winston Ries at Christ Episcopal Church at 9 p.m. with a reception at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Frank Coughlin. A pottery shower for Miss Wille Glassen is hosted by Mrs WN Johnson at her home, celebrating the bride.
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Margaret Berning Cough
Winston
Ries
Christ Episcopal Church
Bride
Frank 5
Coughlin
WN. Johnson
Wille Glassen
Pride-Cleot
BHD P. My
Anderson Seeks Ranch Tenant After Tenant Leaves
P L Anderson, county commissioner, owns a 237 acre farm on W. W. White road and says his current tenant will leave in about two weeks. He needs a new person to look after 20 head of fine Hereford cattle and keeps a farm in the country to prevent losing money, aiming to earn a living from the place.
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P.L. Anderson
W. W. White Road
Etg
Services Held for Mrs Clara Kerns
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Riebe funeral home for Mrs. Clara Kerns who died Saturday at her home 349 Warwick Boulevard. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park. A native of England she had lived here more than 40 years. Survivors include two sons John J and Allen Kerbs two daughters Mrs Ethel Hoyd two grandchildren two great grandchildren and two sisters.
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Riebe
Clara Kerns
Warwick Boulevard
England
Kerns
John J
Allen Kerbs
Ethel Hoyd
Inter faith youth conference explores social problems in San Antonio
Sixty students from 60 Schools attended the opening session of a two day inter faith youth conference in San Antonio sponsored by the San Antonio Round Table of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. After a morning general meeting at St Marys parish school the group split into two, with one tour visiting Robert B Green hospital and the other hearing James J Davis, US probation officer, in the federal building.
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San Antonio
Alazan-Apache
State Department of Public Welfare
Alexander Milenu Jr
Davis
Cotton Future Dallas Topic at Fifth Cotton Congress
Major Burris O. Jackson announces the fifth annual cotton congress to be held in Dallas on July 13 and 14. He notes the event is crucial for Southern economic recovery, with leaders in the American cotton industry stressing wartime impacts on demand and supply. L. T. Murray heads the arrangements committee as many attendees are expected.
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Voor bin Tabre
Dallas
Maj
Burris O. Jackson
Hiller Koyo
Ueston+ sorlnp
Major Jackson
South
Atte Fon
L. T. Murray
Cormimitten
Relatives Visit the Kyles and Local Activities
Relatives including Mr and Mrs Kyle and Frank Smith with their son visit the Kyles. Clayton Kyle, a University of Pennsylvania medical student, will depart Saturday after a 10 day stay. The Double A club planned Brooke General Hospital service men entertainment at Oak Grove. Lure soprano Josephine Lucchese returns from New York for four months’ vacation and to join local activities. Mildred Carpenter wins monthly outstanding worker prize. Mavis Lopphene Gene Muller and John Balmos hosted a night of lighthearted tricks followed by refreshments. Vanita VanIandingham Marty Biss Keene and Bernice Olack returned from College Station dances at A and M College.
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Kyles
Kyle
Have
Robs Srk
Owshz
Brooke General Poaphal
Oak Grove
Misa Josephine
New York City
Mildred Carpenter
Mavis Lopphene
Gene Muller
John Balmos
Wid
Owen
Co. J. Dasaline
Matthews Announce Fingagement and May Wedding
Mrs ML Matthews announces engagement of daughter Margaret to Capt Donnelly Belton overseas. They plan a noon Saturday wedding at the US Military Academy chapel West Point. Afterward the couple will travel to New York then return for a reception at Indiantown Gap Pa. details follow on family and invitations.
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Matthews
ML. Matthews
Margaret
Donnelly
Matthawys
Thowar
P. m
Rolly Aigen
W. Gramercy
M. L. Matthews
W. Niece
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