Around the Plaza and the share the wealth idea
A columnist likens war time social shifts to a vast seine catching all civilian life in San Antonio. A rental agent recalls a tenant invoking a “share the wealth” defense for failing to pay rent, citing a husband’s defense work and scarce auto access. The piece questions whether such philosophy reflects broader rationing policies and production priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
An Antonio
Good Lady
Ariain
San Antonians Wounded in Europe in North Africa areas
Report lists wounded San Antonians including Second Lieut Charles Clamper whose mother lives at 233 West Craig Place and Rudolph Lopez son of Mrs Lopez 124 Crofton Avenue. Also mentions Edith Grade Hansel Conley and Alice reported wounded in North African theater.
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Charles Clamper
West
Craig Place
Tech
Rudolph
Lopez
Pez &. Lopez
Crofton Avenue
Edith Grade
Hansel W. Conley
Alice
Armstr ong Baby Contest Sparks Tense Talk at Home
A soldier named Armstrong wins a baby contest vote surprising his wife Evelyn Dee Armstrong 19. He wired the news to her while living with her mother at 148 Gottomwood Ward. Armstrong 25 served in the army and faced a bet about his baby in a four year stretch. No money changed hands for the supply as he aimed to support Mary’s education and the contest. Ann, born on the 28th, was still in high school.
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Evelyn Dee Armstrong
Gottomwood
English Avenue
Armstrong
Dima
Mary
Ann
Baby Wins England Contest for Armstong Family
Red-haired six month old Mary Ann Armstrong of San Antonio won an England baby contest in a American Red Cross club photo competition held on Father's Day. Sgt Theo Armstrong entered her photo and judges named her the prettiest baby whose father is in United States Army in the European theater. She received a blue bow a small prize and a certificate amid congratulations from club officials and judges.
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Mary Ann Armstrong
San Antonio
England
Sgt
Theo Armstrong
Red Cross Club
Sweepinniy
United States Army
George Weir
Brooklyn
Armstrong
Bombardier's Iodine Quote Spurs War Time Nonsense
Fragmentary 1940s style clipping mentions a bombardier who survived 50 Africa missions and delivers a jarring line about iodine and placement. It also references sports pricing for a park and grand stand, plus a quirky note about a Lippy Day rocker setting admissions and a joke about transport to St. Louis.
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George Wear
H. B. Whitefield
Miss Alten
Daddy
Champ
L. A
Vanity-Fair
Vanity Fair
Baerina
Africa
Guadalcanal
Burs
Laps
Fan Authority
St. Louis
Pomp Beret
Nhs
Phanes
Frost Bros
Texas
Aggies
Ceveess
Olly
Berlin
Wonderstoen
Casseties
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