Midnight drama stirs Bexar County politics Bonanza talk
In a lively prose riff, Around the Plaza compares a Bexar County Democratic executive committee episode to a gold rush tale. The column notes the final filing day for the Democratic ballot, the secretive withdrawal of County Clerk Albert Travaliers, and multiple political prospectors waiting at the filing window amid rumors of a bonanza and possible vote-rigging.
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Bexar County
Democratic Executive Committee
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Grizzly Ike
Bexar
Albert
Bennoscheel
School
London
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General Barnes Inspecting Normoyle Fire Test Fleet
Maj. Gen. George M. Barnes chief of the technical division met Col. George T. Barnes commander of the 654th AAF Specialized Depot at Normoyle to inspect the fire test fleet. He was flanked by Brig. Gen. W. A. Borden of the Army Service Forces, with colleagues from Washington also present.
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George M. Barnes
Chief of Ordnnance
Washington
George T. Barnes
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W. A. Borden
Army Service Forces
Bexar Dems Begin Filing Fees for July Primary
Bexar County Chairman Bob Glore announced the start of filing fee collections for the July 22 Democratic primary. The first payment, $875 from Sat C. Bennett, was received as candidates prepare for a potential nomination by plurality. A run-off may be avoided by declaring the top vote-getter nominated. Several candidates faced assessed fees, with Paul J. Kilday at $1500 and others varying by office. Assistants named to help run the process included Frank Gittinger and Frank Ferguson.
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Trawalter Rapyed
Albert G. ‘Trawalter
Benno Scheel
Trawalter
George Huntress
Seheel
Fred Bull Iress
Lieutenant Lindle Enroute to San Antonio Home
Lieut. Col. Herbert A. Lindle, who served 22 months in England and North Africa with the adjutant general's department, is due home in San Antonio this week. His wife and son Lowell have been living at 1606 South St. Mary's Street.
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North Africa
Adjutant General's Department
San Antonio
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South St. Mary's Street
Durango Street
Antonio David
North St. Mary's Street
Claris W. Stroman
Weel Agarita Avena
Walter B. Nesif
Louise Nasif
Morales Street
John P. Garton
Netlie M. Garton
la Fitte Street
Philip J. Millis
Dorothy Millis
Melrose Drive
David &. Romero
Maria Romero
Daly Street
Samuel Mayerson
Corpus Christi
Twelfth Air Force
Mediterranean
One Hurt in Row on Bus
In San Antonio a 23 year old man was injured during a confrontation on a city bus when three black passengers refused to move from the white section and were forcibly removed. Police and four officers responded after the driver called in the incident at 6:30 p m. The injured man received treatment at Robert B Green hospital. Others involved left the scene.
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San Antonio
South Flores Street
Robert B.green
Pred Rogers Jr
Tom Reyes
Eddie Lopez
Jimmy Martines
T P. Westbrook
Citations Honor Dunsdon and Air Medal Recipients
General Dunton receives a British order for command of combined air forces in North Africa. In wartime notices, pilots and crew from the Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces receive Air Medals, Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for bombing missions and aerial combat across Europe the Mediterranean and North Africa.
Col Winchester Funeral Rites Set
Funeral services for Lieut Col Russell Crayeen Winchester U S Army retired 50 of 129 West Hillsache avenue will be at 10 pm Wednesday at the Fort Sam Houston Post chapel. Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Survivors include widow Fidel B Winchester daughters Daphne and Ethel Ann Winchester of San Antonio mother Annie F B Winchester sisters Haynor D Howell West Hempstead and Harold C Pack Syracuse New York.
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Hilsache
Fort Sam Houston
Fort. Sam Houston National Cemetery
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Fifth Cavalry
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U.S. Cavalry School
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Poland
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Daphne RR
Ethel Ann Winchester
San Antonio
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Miss Brooks 1944 pageant winner chosen at observer event
In a Brooks Field pageant organized by The Observer Air WAC group Helen Yveska from the Central Flying coremant school was named Miss Brooks of 1944. Crosby praised her, saying the uniform did not affect his judgment and she would have ranked first regardless among over 100 civilian entrants.
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the Observer
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Central Flying Coremant
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Shiver Bing Crosby
Ortiz Praises U S Soldiers Women War Allies
Mexican General Eulogio Ortiz lauded U S soldiers and women during a Fort Sam Houston interview. He praised American resolve, discipline, and ongoing improvements in physical, professional, and spiritual areas, noting women's patriotism, sincerity, intelligence, and new abilities inspiring allied troops.
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Ortiz
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Ration Book Rule Change Affects Fourth Book
Beginning in the waning days of the war, men in the armed forces and households that eat most meals at home will apply for Ration Book Four without needing to present Book Three, per William F. Wallace, district OPA food rationing attorney.
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OPA
Rail Mishaps Fatal to Boy and Woman Injured
A boy named Robert Ira Searle, 11, was crushed to death at the Pine Street crossing of the Southern Pacific line when he slipped between the counter weight and base of the gate. Witness Pete Learie, 13, saw the accident. Inquest by Justice J. W. Saye ruled accidental death. Funeral at Ricé Funeral Home with Sunset Memorial Park burial. Survived by parents W. P. Searle, two brothers and two sisters. A second incident reports Mrs James H Berry injured on a trestle near Mission, foot and hand later amputated. Police say she was walking on tracks and was dragged by the train.
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Alder Street
Pine Street
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J. W. Saye
Ricbé Funeral
William Guild
Sunset
Memorial Park
W. P. Searle
Charles
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Mmes
Connie Gates
Alfred Minice
James H. Berry
King Roger Street
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Mission Ord
Robert B. Green Hospital
Charles Dorr
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