Gas Rationing Decision Up To Roosevelt
Washington reports the rigged debate on a national gasoline rationing plan now centers on President Roosevelt. Cabinet pressure builds as a final decision nears on a program to curb driving, with a proposed annual 2880 mile cap for certain vehicles and a mileage based allocation likely for the broader system. Officials anticipate administration action to resolve agency responsibilities and set details for the 27 Atlantic states.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Austavia
OPA
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Brook Institution
J L Dixon Dies Final Rites Set
Linsey Dixon, 69, foreman at Petty Ranch in Victoria County, died Wednesday. Services held Thursday afternoon. Survived by widow J A Dixon. son Veachai Bizen of Western, two daughters Mrs Ghina Banks of Quitman and Mrs Virda Tiplan of Eng. five brothers and four sisters including Emmett Jim Dixon of Burbank and Ollie Baker of Grand Prairie.
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Gune eServices
Linsey Dixon
Petty Ranch
Victoria County
Aa Tea Dixon
Veachai Bizen
Westerney
Ghina Lee Banks
Quitman
Virda Tiplan
Eng
Wuiner
Waller Dixon
Alva
Jerry Dixon
Bonham
Emmett
Jim Dixon
Burbank
Call
Menda Kinard
Matle Yebeard
Calif
Ollie Baker
Grand Piityle
Delle Mootle
Victoria Area Sends 16 to Army
Victoria area newspapers list 16 men drafted or volunteering for military service in May. Names include Jack R. Morrison Marvin Johnson Leo Beverly Carl Brunswick Port O Connor Louis Kucera Willy Doers Frankston Louis Miami Lee Smith Jr Newel Level Jr Myron Spier Edna Herman Young James Bennett Goliad Ignace Metal Houston William Heyer Cuera William Novak San Antonio.
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Goliad
Ignace J. Metal
Houston
William J. Heyer
Cuera
William Novak
San Antonio
Tall Man Still Climbing Higher and Hidalgo Race
EDINBURG Hidalgo County politics heats up with the entry of L. Stone of Ban Ju na a former Sheriff candidate for county clerk challenging Oscar Kirlund. The Tall Man story notes Elwood Thompson intends to study law at Marquette University to become an attorney after years as a traveling salesman and life on the road.
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EL. Stone
Hidalgo
Edinburg
Hidalgo County
Anolher
Tor
Fick L. Stone
Ban Juna
Uker
San Juan
Pratr
Elerg
Oscar BD. Kirlund
Anomment
Uvite
Psc
Thompson
Milwaukee Brewing Company
Marquette University
Alar
Milwaukee
Marquette
Olif
Weather Bree Ire oicretis Pont
An 11 year old giant and his wife live in a third floor flat in Wis. Giff will likely not be called for service but would serve where needed. His wife plans to study law secretarial work in preparation for his law practice. She will accompany him to law school as he travels his sales territory.
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Bree
Aea
Tle
Thompson
Thyen
Lane &T
Texan
Bree O
York
Blood Donors Must Be 21 in San Antonio War Effort
A San Antonio blood bank seeks 19 000 donors to support soldiers sailors and civilians injured in the war. Despite age rules donors like Austell Louden 18 wish to contribute with parental permission. The drive, led by Col and Mrs Louden and Mrs Mercer Livermoore, reports heavy call volume and three days of appointments. More donors are needed as the lab opens Friday.
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Austell Louden
Bland Bank
San Antonio
Russell Louden
Art Sam Hos ‘Ton
Blood Bank
Moore Building
Texas Seuitary Institute
Mercer Livermoore
Dutch Harbor Bombing Attacks Reported Twice by Bombers
New York dispatch says Dutch Harbor in the Aleutians faced two bombing raids. Officials weigh whether attacks were token reprisals or a broader strike to test American defenses. Observers note Aleutians strategic value and potential for a major campaign if Japan consolidates there.
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Gamn
Dutch Harbor
Kurile Islands
Japan
Uniinska Island
Duten Harbor
Aleutians
Kuriles
Washington
Tokyo
Pacific
Burma
Alaska
New York
Japaly Yards
United States
Russ Air Force Sinks Axis Ships and More Units
Soviet air forces reported sinking Axis torpedo cutters and damaging transports and ships in Tuesday raids. A communique claimed major battles on the central front with German infantry and tanks repulsed, and Soviet officials touted high anti air claims amid ongoing bombings and air defense briefings in Moscow.
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MVE
JIDT
Red Filers Ala
Bevaral
Information Bureau
Noa
Russ Air Force
Moscow
Espilal
City Water Tested for Impurities in San Antonio
San Antonio battles contamination fears as city health officer Dr. W A King and water works chief W A Masterson propose permanent chlorination. Tests show traces at Dakota Street and Morningside towers, while other stations show no contamination. A temporary chlorination was used April 29. permanent system would cost about 75000 with daily 10 cost. Experts consulted urged immediate chlorination to protect armed personnel and civilians.
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San Antonio
W. A. King
W. A. Masterson
C. A. Goeth
Goeth
Pealth ‘Department
Dakota Street
Morningside Drive
Masterson
Water Department
Brooksfield
Market’ Street
King
Board of Health
Canabon
Heydrich Wound Fatal Report From Wartime Page
The article notes Heydrich’s fatal wounds linked to Nazi actions in occupied Europe. It mentions German officials Terboyen von Faulkenhausen and Studgingel and cites Heydrich’s rise under Nazi rule in Bohemia Moravia. It references postwar punishment discussions and a “protector” role for Neurath. The piece alludes to executions and restored German order amid a grim historical record.
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Tandon
Heydrich
Josef Terboyen
Norway
Alexander Ernst von Faulkenhausen
Germany
Belgium
Genesto von Studgingel
France
Hitler
Prague
Konstantin Neurath
Bohemia and
Moravia
Heydriel
Duncan Field Moves Speed Limit to 15 MPH Rule
Colonel Gelmar H. Ditton tightens patrols at Duncan field ordering travel not to exceed 15 miles per hour on most sections. Exceptions apply on open stretches at field ends. Tire shop reports slump due to reduced vehicle wear.
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Duncan Field
Counterfeit Bill At Probation Conference Raises Eyebrows
During the Central States Probation and Parole conference in Louisville a delegate tried paying dues with a counterfeit bill, prompting concern among attendees. The report notes 1840 crude oil output figures of 1,350,000,000 barrels of 43 gallons each.
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Louisville
Central States Probation and Parole Conference
United States
General Krueger to Speak at Army Junior Officers Class
General Walter Krueger commander of the Third Army will address the fourth graduating class at the Third Army Junior Officers Training Center Camp Hood at 1 p.m. Friday. A class A 170 officers will complete its course. High ranking officers from Third Army units will attend an inspection and witness a combat problem involving a company. Maj. Gen. C. H. Hodges and several brigadier generals will be present.
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Sleuk
Walter Krueger
Third Army
Camp Hulils
Thirdaynardis
Krueger
C. H. Hodges
X Army Corps
Trent
Kenneth C. Strother
J.B. Anderson
J. C. Hutchison
Dist
B. Lewis
90Th
G.barkaley
74Th Field Artillery
L. FP. Wing
43Rd
Kenneth
Raid Protection Course Offered by University of Texas
The University of Texas sponsors a Raid Protection Course announced by the chamber of commerce. Enrollment opens June 15. Phil M. Ferguson, civil engineering professor, will lead the course aimed at engineers architects and plant managers seeking the latest protection information for plants factories and facilities.
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University of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Phil M. Perguson
Graduation program at 1 p.m. after officers’ mess luncheon
The 28th division graduation program will start at 1 p.m. following a luncheon at the officers’ mess. The service will open with an invocation by Third Army chaplain Col. John T. Axton. Col. John W. O’Daniel will introduce General Krueger. the Tad division band will play.
Carrizo Springs Youth Missing Reported
The War Department notified Mr and Mrs E B Spellman that their son Robert B Spellman is missing in action in the Philippines while with the army on Corregidor Island. He is the first Dimmit County man reported missing. Two other Spellman sons serve in the army Corporal Kenneth Spellman with the officers training corps in Fort Sill Oklahoma and Private First Class Kenneth Spellman in the air corps stationed at Midland.
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Qabrizo
Strungs
War Department
E. B. Spellman
Thir City
Ithrete
Robert
B. Speil
Ign
Corrigédor Island
Philippines
Dimmitt
Iman
Spellmans
Cpl
Kinnit Spellman
Officers Training ‘Corps
Ort Siti
Okla
Fyt
Xennith
Hir
Midland
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J. L. Dixon
Victoria Area
Army
Bey
Dinor Hers
Nan
Iere
Otchernick’s
Rudoph Weiss
State Health Department
Carl Racztsen
Wills Collins
Kentlemen
Dr. King
Eslate Offord
Bree Com
Duncan
Gen. Krueger Grad
Simmons
Gammins Bates
Carrizo Springs
Erame Valuabia
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