House Members Start Longest Holiday Since 38
Washington July 21 The House ends a busy session to begin an 11 week holiday the longest since 1938, with many members traveling abroad on investigations or repairing political fences back home. Senate to join after charter ratification. vacation runs until October 8 if no emergencies arise.
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Amputees Back in Cockpits for RAF
It recounts WWII amputee airmen from Walter Reed Hospital who lost a leg or arm in action. After a request to fly again, General Henry M Arnold granted flying status. The list names Capt Kenneth Jewell, Lieut Joseph Hanron, Tacit Willan Graham, Lieut Reuben Mark, all aiding Drew Field observation duties as the first airmen to fly for the AAP post injury.
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Briton Explains Suez Toll Charge For American Ships
A British Foreign Office spokesman said Britain cannot waive Suez Canal tolls for American ships carrying troops and equipment to the Pacific theater. He noted the Panama Canal is American owned, while Suez is run by a French‑backed corporation with multiple shareholders including Italy and Egypt. Britain owns 44 percent.
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Japs Retreat On China Coast
Japanese forces on the China coast face renewed Allied pressure as Tokyo trumpets coastal defenses. American raiders claim 24 Nipponese ships and 33 vessels sunk or damaged, including a freighter, while propaganda casts Japan’s defenses as nearly invincible and self-reliant amid ongoing combat reports.
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More Food for Yugoslavia Urged
UNRRA head in Yugoslavia warns thousands may die this winter without relief as he reports on food shortages. He notes the Allied central commission and UNRRA serve liberated areas while western Europe receives priority. The Moscow meeting and envoy Swadling Jend-Tense arrive to lead operations in Yugoslavia.
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Two Medal of Honor Winners Leaving Army in Georgia
Charley Kelly of Pittsburgh and Zac Wise of Baton Rouge, both Medal of Honor recipients, are leaving the Army. Kelly departs Fort Benning for Fort McPherson to receive a special honorable discharge and plans to work in a war plant. Wise will move to Stamford, Connecticut, then report to duty before resuming civilian life. Both volunteered to remain until Here’s Your Infantry ended its tour.
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Tussling match ends with knife wounds in street fight
Ida Ruckert, 24, of Ripps Alley, suffered abdominal chest and arm wounds after a friendly tussling bout turned violent early Saturday. Her 26- year- old opponent fled to city jail as Detective Kowalski investigated the incident and noted the contact between the women.
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Belgium May Vote On King's Return
In Brussels a bill proposing a nationwide referendum on allowing King Leopold to return to the throne was introduced in parliament by monarch supporters. Anti Leopoldists who earlier blocked his return agreed to allow later discussion of the referendum proposal.
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Miss Crain Honored At St Anthony Luncheon
Bride-elect Miss Martha Gral and Miss Marrlyn Glenion were honored as hostesses at a Saturday luncheon in St Anthony Hall. Attendants included Mrs C Crain and Mrs Norman Bodet among others. notes mention guests and social details from the era. Separately a military government report covers reassignment ofMust workers to a 21 mile sewer project, with notices of dismissal and transfer actions.
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Social Calendar Notes From Saturday Evening Gatherings
Social calendar item lists Mrs A Re Clack and Miss Hernice Clark hosting a supper at La Tanda Inn with Miss Nelowise McNenald attending from Cleve, indicating a local social event on Saturday evening.
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Townsend Talk Honors Miss Faulk at Surprise Shower
Miss Faulk honored at a surprise kitchen shower hosted by Townsend No. 21 club. About 30 guests attended in the west wing of Municipal auditorium. Entertainment included music and remarks by H. S. Nelson and Royster.
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Classifieds Copy Help From Tiahs Want Ads
An OCR fragment touts advertising help promising viable copy and assessment services for writers. It mentions W291 and asserts willingness to tailor phrasing to client needs. The readable text emphasizes experience and evaluation of copy for ads.
Heroic Knight Leads Charge in World War II Battle
Lieutenant Jace Knight of Texas led a platoon of the 124th Cavalry in a pulse pounding assault on Japanese positions. He spotted pillboxes from the front, grenaded four targets, and pressed forward despite wounds and dwindling ammunition. He was mortally wounded while urging his men onward. Knight was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in the India Burma theater.
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Mergele-Daughter Marries Lieut Wharton in St Joseph’s
Miss Dorothy Helen Mergele, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pred J Mergele, wed Lieut Perry Wharton Army Air Corps son of Mrs Anna Wharton Likely at St Josephs church with Rev Peter Schnetzer officiating. Florence Mergele maid of honor, Margaret Tarrillon bridesmaid, best man Otto Zoller, groomsman Warren Mergele. Breakfast at bride’s home, garden reception assisted by Phynetra Mumme, bride’s book by Mrs A B Brown. honeymoon to Corpus Christi.
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Perry Wharton
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Couple Wed in Church Chapel in San Antonio Wedding
Mrs Blanche Marie Wetmore reports the marriage of her daughter Blanche Laura to Cpl James Addison McFall of the army Ant corps son of Mr and Mrs Papt DacTall. The ceremony July 14 at First Baptist chapel conducted by Chaplain Wayne C Stauffler with Miss Dorothy Thuney as attendant and Leland G Barieth as best man. Reception at the bride’s home followed. They will reside in San Antone and take a wedding trip to New Braunfels.
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First Baptist Chapel
Wayne C. Stauffler
Carl F. Grothen
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Summer sewing patterns from The Bay Pattern Dept
Old time sewing notice offers patterns 9142 and 143 for dresses with and without sleeves in multiple sizes. Includes yardage, prices, and order instructions from The Bay Anne? Pattern Dept San Antonio Texas with notes on pattern book and delivery times from New York office.
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Health program urged by San Antonio leaders in July vote
In a radio discussion from Stayton, Alex Thomas of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Roger Manning of KABC urged support for health measures in Bexar County. They highlighted tuberculosis control, a tax levy for funds, and reestablishment of Robert B. Green Hospital. The speakers stressed voter approval on Wednesday July 25 to fund TB prevention, isolation, and hospital improvements.
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