Meat famine foreseen in slaughter cattle shortage
Washington dispatch reports a looming meat shortage as cattle for slaughter became scarce. Beef slaughtering fell to half normal, with many cities seeing declines and prices lowered to stimulate supply. Officials cite subsidy uncertainty and price dissatisfaction as causes, with widespread impact expected on retail markets this week.
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Washington
Jung
AE Packers
Sericulure Department
Ate
Ficial Agriculture Department
Funeral Thursday for Bell's Mother in Austin
Funeral services for Mrs. Pennie Odom Bell, 71, of Austin, mother of State Representative Marshal O. Bell of San Antonio, will be held at 4 a.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church. She died Sunday at her home.
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Pennie Odom Bell
Austin
Marshal O. Bell
San Antonio
First Presbyterian Church
Hell
Homie
Giraud Backed to Lead French Forces in North Africa
Algiers June 22 In plenary talks the French Committee of National Liberation discussed a plan to keep General Giraud in command of North African forces while General de Gaulle retains control of his troops. The move aims to ease unity under a proposed eight‑member military committee with chiefs of staff from army navy and air forces.
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Algiers
United States
Britain
Hear
Giada
Charis de Gaulle
Giraud
French Africa
United Nations
Saife
Eisenhower
Ore Field
Tunisia
de Gaulle
Allies Losing Patience With De Gaulle
United States and Britain press De Gaulle amid rising concern over his bid for a political dictatorship in North Africa. Reports say he seeks absolute control, undermines American and British interests, and risks civil strife among Fighting French factions in Algiers. Giraud has conceded some power but De Gaulle persists. Military intelligence from London notes brutal treatment in Fighting French centers as part of recruitment and loyalty shifts.
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Kingsbury Smith II
Washington
United States
Britain
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Algiers
Al-glers
Metre Giraud
Af- Teral
Tfo
North Africa
Giraud
London
North
Africa
Westano
Baby bonnet pattern ad from old San Antonio Light
An old ad offers Pattern 622 for baby bonnet transfers with motifs measuring about 14 3 4 by 16 1 2 inches and two 2 1 2 by 7 inch motifs. It requests 71 cents and a plain write in pattern Hume bor with name and address. Orders processed through The San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept in San Antonio Texas and may take two weeks or longer for delivery.
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San Antonio
Marian Matlin
Marin Marlin Piliern
Marian Martin
Ganantonio
Texas
New York
Court Ruling Banks Schools
City Attorney Tommy Dobbs stated a 1938 Supreme Court decision bars the city school system from collecting 113,750 in taxes from the city public service system. The dispute dates to 1930 when the water board and bond holders were sued for taxes, and the court ruling prevents tax collection that would raise service charges.
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U.S. Supreme Court
City Public Service System
Tommy Dobbs
Rehoal System
City Water Board
St. Touls
Rupreme
Water Board
Cobbs
Wilbur Matthews
City Public Service, Shoard
Realistic View of Long Engagements in Wartime Letters
A collection of reader letters and advice on engagements during wartime. Topics cover breaking engagements amid overseas service, age differences in relationships, and authenticity in love. Advice urges honesty, self care, and considering war work like Red Cross or Victory gardens to cope and contribute.
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Red Cross
Proper wedding note etiquette and attendant choices discussed
In a 1943 Syndicated column, Cornelius Berckman argues against ready made thank you cards and urges personal notes for wedding gifts. Miriam asks about having a maid of honor and a matron of honor when the groom is in the army and ushers are dispensed with.
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Ty Ars
Cornelius Berckman
Beecheman
Miriam
Hing Peat
Synd
Tne
Texas women working over nine hours in war industries
A June 22 report from Austin states more than 175,000 Texas women are employed over nine hours daily in essential war industries. Commissioner Reed announced hearings set for June 24 in Houston on exemptions to the law for women workers. Exemptions are granted to about 3600 more Texas women, bringing the total affected to over 39,000 already in war work.
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Austin
Texas
Lanny
Cabrini Beatus Move Aboard Beatification News
Swiss dispatch reports Pope approves two miracles for Mother Frances Cabrini born in 1850 died 1917 in Chicago seeking canonization. Also read were beatifications of 19 Chinese monks killed in 1904 and Augustin founder Agusta de Clerc. Cabrini, buried in New York, would be first American saint.
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Berne
Switzerland
Teegraph
Tte
Valiiun
Francesca Xaveria Cabrini
Chicago
Hosoluilong
China
Ajeusta de Clerc
Order of St. Augustin
Former Kerr Sheriff Dies at 3 in San Antonio
John William Vann 3 former Kerr county sheriff died Monday at his home 615 Broadway. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Charles Finavan chapel. A Fayette county native Vann served as deputy and chief special agent for the MKT railroad, later a county tax collector. Shriner and Knight Templar. Survivors include his widow Maud B. Vannpons, daughter Amy Wallace, and several brothers. The San Antonio Light.
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John William Vann
Kerr County
Knight Templar
Maud EB. Vampons
Stewart Vann
Amy Wallace
Thome
Knowa Thao
Wid BL
Vann Laters
Hight
G. Burney
Friend McElroy
Dial
Brown
Mer
Elta Wright
Etina Gpruti
San “Antonio
Book Club Holds Final Meeting in Texas Pattern Ads
The Book Lovers club met at the Women’s club with Mrs. Mra M Wyatt presiding and Mrs Abbie Dobbs and Mrs Henry Clelhann as hostesses. The Vale of Decision was reviewed and newly elected officers were installed. Also noted are upcoming meetings of O E S and the Douglas Round Table with specified chairs and locations.
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Book Lovers Club
Womans Club
Mra. M. Wyatt
Abbie Dobbs
Henry Clelhann
Thomas Ramsey
Vale ‘Ley
Mra, J. &. Crogar
Anita Randall
Zecretary
Willis Johnson
Sunshine
ee + Besar
O. E
Masonic Temple
Saidee Heath
Bexar
Ranerec
Addrene Davis
Be, Jefferies
Community auxiliary meetings across churches and lodges
Tuesday evening the Evening circle of Beacon Hill Presbyterian meets at 7 45 p m at the church. Wednesday the Galena Schmidt auxiliary of U W W meets at 2 p m in Elks Hall. The Westminster church auxiliary gathers at 4 30 p m in the ladle and shield hall at the church. Plymouth Guild of First Congregational holds a 4 30 p m meeting at the home of Mrs E W Robinson 1123 West Craig. American Legion Auxiliary Alamount No 2 meets at 2 p m in the Elks Club.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church
Galena Schmidts
U. W.W
Elks Hall
Westminster Church
Ladle
Plymouth
First Congregational Church
E. W. Robinson
West Craig
Alamount No
American Lemon Auxiliary
Elks Chub
Swindler Sentenced 30 Days in County Court
W A Chigosch pleaded guilty to swindling and was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge C F Matthews of County Court No 3. The case involved a bad 284 dollar check given for a gas stove to A D Cowan Furniture, 1208 South Flores, on December 18.
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W. A. Chigosch
Lsted
Wudge C.F. Matthews
County Courteat-Law No. 3
A.d. Cowan Furniture
South Plores Sheck
Military promotions and assignments listed at Carlisle barracks area
In a wartime roll, soldiers are named with new ranks and postings. Clarence D. and James E. Shick receive sergeant and commission updates while others such as W. Bordelon Jr and Isreal Patino advance in the Marines and finance training. Aviation cadets begin training at multiple locations, and several individuals from Memphis Nashville and Chicago move toward Fort Knox and other posts.
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Clarence D. Itewetlynt
Sam Hotston
Carlisle Barracks
James
Chetweel
Ature
Seri l
Marines
Somewhere
Cpl
Islare I
Patino
Weatelid Avenue
Sarg
Fey
Plora
Miss
Plaza fragment reflects regional tensions in press language
The readable portion suggests a discussion of sectional biases in reporting and public perception, noting differences between the North and East versus the South. It mentions unrest and riots in a place referenced as Delsit and comments on Michigan’s portrayal, implying broader commentary on media framing and regional stereotypes.
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