Strike Ends as Negro Machinists Return to Work
After a stoppage over racial discrimination at the munitions arsenal, about 160 African American machinists returned to their machines while negotiations continued. Production resumed with the 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. shifts as Navy and union officials pledged penalties for unlawful delays and urged immediate resumption of work.
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M Neral Ordnance Arsenal
CIG
Spt
A. S. Wotherspoon
Avestor
Arsenal
Prichard T. Fransteen
LAW
Mal
Sey
Cm-Leges
Machines x
K. J .Algantes
Suntan
Washington
Thomas
Navy
Knox
A. 3. Wotherspoon
Plant
New Penney Store Opens in San Antonio
A Thursday opening drew a large crowd to J. C. Penney’s newly remodeled store at Houston and Jefferson streets in San Antonio. Officials from the Penney company praised the project and local workers, while manager D C Andrews and local manager D Goodman stressed modern retail equipment and new employment opportunities for residents.
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San Antonio
J. G. Femmes and Company
Houston
Jeffersto
J. C. Penney Company
D.C. Andrews
Howard
Gildersleeve
Dallas
Fenney Company
Penney
Southwest
D. 2
Goodman
McCulloch High In Enlistments
Brady reports McCulloch county men near the top in San Angelo recruiters enlistments for the past week. Completing applications were Charles R. Wilson of Rochelle William E. Cochran of Lohn Edward J. Williams Arthur B. Morrison Vernon J. Kendrick Olson C. Johnson Thomas B. Allen and Robert Lee Taylor all of Brady LD Munsell of Richland Springs completed his application for enlistment in the navy overseas construction regiments.
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Brady
McCulloch County
San Angelo
Charles R. Wilson
Rochelle
William E. Cochran
Lohn
Edward J. Williams
Arthur B. Morrison
Vernon J. Kendrick
Olson C. Johnson
Thomas 8. Allen
Robert Lee Taylor
Ld, Munsell of
Richland Springs
Navy
Rotarians Hear Chest Manager WD Towner Speak at Luncheon
WD Towner, manager of the Gemis Cheat, spoke at a Rotary club luncheon Friday noon in the St Anthony hotel. Albert Steves Jr, president of the Chest board of directors, was chairman.
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Chest
WD. Towner
Gemis
Oie Rotary Club
Nnoon
St. Anthony Hotel
Albert Steves Jr
Trucker Subdues Youth Thief in Produce Stand Robbery
A trucker sleeping in a parked rig awoke to two youths rifling his pockets. He bit one thief’s hand to break free, sparking a struggle. the offenders fled. Detectives later arrested a 11 year old suspect in connection with the incident.
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Excalelor
Kirkhati Simauth
Kirkpatrik
Matey
Kirknetrick
Mine Ris
Joe DiStefano
Rade Tatroman
A.C. Sandava
Police in Army Honored by Flag
Chief Aubrey Hopkins notes a flag with sixteen blue stars in his office to honor local policemen who have joined the armed forces. Commissioner F. J. Anderson presented the flag as more officers depart, with names listed and more stars expected as weeks pass.
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Aubrey Hopkins
Ehice
F. J. Anderson
Roy Arcaison
Sawara O. Airtt
Carl
Degen
Lee Jones
W. 8
King
Roy McNeil
Raymond Carver
Charles Haynie
Clifton C. Bowem
Tov Roberts
Richard D. Bowling
Louis E. Tarbert
Henry Leyton
Ray Cowen
Lewis Yates
Boyd Geel
Chief Hopkins
Uncle Sam
St Marys Class Predicts Allied Victory Timeline
St Marys university sociology students forecast World War II duration from war events recorded since 1938. Predictions range from October 1942 to January 1949, averaging around 3 to 4 years for final victory with most favoring Allied success.
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United States
St. Marys University
United Nations
Aub Jm
Rites Set for Ed W. Wilke In San Antonio
Funeral services for Ed W. Wilke 48 of 119 Bowles Street who died Thursday will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Protestant Funeral Home followed by a requiem mass at St. Mary’s Church at 9 a.m. Rev J J Gorgon to celebrate. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Surviving are widow Frances Hesse Wilke, daughters James Marie Hudson, Catherine Wilke Reott and Florence Wilke Popp, son Ed V Wilke Jr, sisters Mrs Kenta Eaves and Miss Emily Wilke of Galveston and Florence Hogue of Houston, four grandchildren. Also notes: actress Aileen Atherton Garnell sues for divorce from Ty Gare for extreme cruelty.
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WIKE
Bowles Street
Wilkie Lved
San Antonio
Ite
Loval No. 30S
I.A.T.S.E
Frances Hesse Wilke
Jesdames Marie Hudson
Catherine Wilke Reott
Florence Wilke Popp
Ed V. Wilke Jr
Kenta Eaves
Iss Emily Wilke
Galveston
Florence Hogue
Houston
Solon race shifts as two candidates withdraw support
Two candidates in Solon Post Two File for Solon Post Two Hexar county political race withdrew on Friday and endorsed others. Alonso S. Petales of West Side Portlen withdrew to back Jack F. Ridgeway for state representative. John Alderman exited Place 1 race and praised war workers rehabilitation led by Cap Williamcon. Ad urged readers to rent spare rooms, noting F-12331 for a dwelling.
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Hexar County
Ac Plrants
Alonso S. Petales
West Side Po Tlen
Plane 3
Jack FF. Ridgeway
John Alderman
W. A
Cap
Williamcon
Alderman
San Antonio
Tunisia Waler Directs Tunis Died Today at Palace
Tunisian news notes the death of Bey Abdi Ahmed, ruler of French Tunisia, at Marea palace in Tunis on June 19. The report provides sparse details and reflects the colonial administration context.
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Tunisia
Waler
Dirs
Tunis
Jime
INS
Abdi-Ahmed
Bey
Marea ‘Palace
Dalbart Boy Drowns In Lake Incident
A drowned youth was reported at Blanca Lake near Dalhart on June 19. The posting references a writer named McKeegan and mentions Wayne, Rita, and Mrs in an unclear classified context.
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Dalbart
Dalhart
Wayne
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