War Wave Dims Near Front as Tiny Boats Go Out
London dispatch by a war correspondent describes the fading talk of grand strategy near combat zones. In wardrooms aboard MTB boats crews brace for a planned night operation called the Thing, facing cold seas, shellfire, and the nerves of young sailors as Dutch Polish and British vessels join in a covert channel attack on a German convoy.
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U S Delays State Pensions in July Mailing
Welfare officials in Austin report July old age assistance checks and checks for the needy, blind, and dependent children are delayed awaiting federal matching funds and the new federal fiscal year. They expect mailings to begin once funds are deposited and the comptroller releases the payments.
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Factory Fire Damages Dow Magnesium Plant in Marysville
A blaze at Dow Magnesium's new $20,000,000 plant in Marysville, Midh Wy, caused about $300,000 in damage this morning. Fire spread was halted after flames reached a distant section, aided by favorable winds and quick action.
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Sit-Down Strike Halts Production at Aeronautics Plant
PETROEL July 12. Production stopped at the Aeronaut Lions Products factory as 1500 workers stage a sit-down strike. An army representative intervened to resume work, but only a few have returned. The plant makes precision parts for Wright, Pratt, Whitney aircraft and others.
Aleutians Veteran Visits Parents Here
Last Sgt Abe Levy, veteran of 18 months service in the Aleutians, was in San Antonio briefly to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Levy at 1008 Denver Boulevard. Decorated for valor, Levy is en route to Vineland to join his wife after an absence of a year.
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Hornet Commander Heads Corpus Base in Transfer
Corpus Christi July 13 Rear Admiral Charles Meson former Hornet commander was assigned to take charge of a training center with formal transfer set for Wednesday He succeeds Rear Admiral Alfred Montgomery now on sea duty Mason commanded the Hornet when it was sunk at Santa Cruz island and later led a task force for converted carriers in the South Pacific
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Services Held for Sc A Weldon 80 in Brady
Funeral services were held near Mercury Sunday for Charles Abner Weldon 80 born in Hoon county. Survivors include daughters Bessie Claunch Corpus Christi Vekni Hopkins Patopa and Ira Brannon Winters and Holle Hutchins Oklahoma City sons M B Weldon San Antonio Joe Weldon Camp White Earl Weldon San Antonio brother John Weldon Brady and sisters RF Shield Brady Janie Scill Kingsworth Rochelle and Fronie Been Lubbock
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Fort Sam Houstons Insurance Conference Advance
A meeting set at Fort Sam Houston for July 19 to discuss service insurance problems. About 180 personnel from all units will attend, led by Col. Jet L. Fice and Brig Gen Chatlea K. Nursen, with five officers from various departments sent to address claims officers. Two Fort Sam Houston commanders were killed in a naval plane crash two miles southeast of Bremond yesterday afternoon.
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Seabees Set Interviews Here
Navy Seabees official Garey will be at the Navy Recruiting Station in San Antonio on Friday July 16 to interview applicants for petty officer ratings. Openings in the Seabees include more than 50 skilled trades with emphasis on mechanical or construction experience, carpenters, and electricians.
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Navy's New Weapons Destroy U Boats
The German High Command admits U boats are sinking less tonnage while Allied production rises. May dry cargo ship tonnage set a record and launchings greatly exceed losses as US and UK forces announce new weapons and ships to hunt submarines. The war against subs requires a coordinated team of planes ships and devices.
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