Shortages May Force Americans to Accept Ersatz Life
Felix Dolan Jr of General Motors warned at a San Antonio Advertising Club meeting that the city could reach a population of 500000 by 1950. He urged cooperative civic effort to seize growth potential, arguing tourism and advertising drive demand while noting San Antonio’s potential as a depot for trade and visitors from Mexico and across Texas.
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San Antonio
Felix Dolan Jr
General Motors Corporation
San Antonio Advertising
United States
Doran
Dorats
Toran
Som Antonio
Dora
Portalion
Mexico
Texas
Doron
Call for Volunteers to Support Merchants in San Antonio
Doran urged merchants to win customer loyalty now as shortages loom. He warned that once the boom ends and goods are plentiful, shoppers will favor those who treated them well. He called for cooperation and a vision to attract 100,000 San Antonio residents in 1980.
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Adilers Dam
Doran
Mort Kous
San Antonis
Exercises to Rule Officers Rank in Field Maneuvers
Washington reports that high ranking army officers from generals to lieutenants must prove they can perform in field maneuvers this year or lose command. Congress and officials say Major Generals and Majors must demonstrate capability, with the War Department watching for standout performance and readiness to weed out subpar leaders.
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Washington
War Department
Texas Detention Camps Protested Statewide
Washington reports Texan protests over a proposed plan to establish detention camps for German and Thai prisoners, revealed during a congressional committee hearing on the deficiency by appropriations measure. Immigration officials testified that Texans resisted the plan, raising strong opposition and alarm.
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Washington
Texana
Jonny
Frank Marshnll & Dimeck
Imigration and Naturalization Service
San Antonio Stores Plan July Fourth Long Holiday
Many San Antonio businesses will close for the long holiday weekend July 4 and 5. Department, furniture and city stores indicate they will observe both days, giving employees an extended break before reopening Monday.
San Antonio groups aid Army open house hostess corps formed
Rembera of the Junior league and the Girls Cotillion club mobilize volunteers for the Army open house. The national defense recreation and service committee led by Cal W. B. Tullie coordinates efforts with local groups to sponsor parties and entertainment for soldiers. A United Services organization branch adds support, creating a 15-woman advisory hostess corps led by Mrs Ellen R Moon to lead the Army pasty event with a large group assembling Saturday.
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Rembera
Army
M.C
San Antonis
National Deense Recreation and ‘Service
Cal W. B. Tullie
United Services Organization
Sin Antonio
Hostess Corps
Mrg
Ellen R. Moon
Une Army Pasty
Inslenta
U S Drops Charges Against 2 Japs
Los Angeles June 25 Instructed by the justice department U S Commissioner Dayly B Head dismissed charges against two Japanese suspected of espionage One, Commander Adaru Talibana of the Japanese navy, was en route to his homeland The other was Toraichi Kong former valet to Charlie Chaplin Attorney General William Palmer cited reasons of state and the international situation for the dismissal
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Los Angeles
INS
Népartment of Justice
U.S. Commissionec Dayly B
Adaru Talibana
Toraichi Kong
Foy Chariie Chaplin
US 8
William Palmer
Washington
Metals Will Be Sacrificed In Wartime Shortages
Washington report by Jack Vincent notes shortages of aluminum magnesium steel plates nickel cork zinc brass and tin portend an ersatz era. Defense officials warn many items including foodstuffs wool and chemicals may grow scarce over the next year as civilian goods are trimmed to build stockpiles.
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N.S
OPM
John D. Biggers
America
Wayne Coy
Siticer
White House
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Igent
Bytain
Portugal
North Africa
U. S
I Nw
Sherliges
Shork- Bkees
Thailand to Remain Neutral in War, Bangkok Dispatch
A Bangkok dispatch to Damel reports Bangkok will soon issue a statement affirming Thailand’s neutrality in the German-Soviet war. The announcement aims to reassure neighbors and maintain regional stability while avoiding entanglement.
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Thailand
Tokyo
Damel
Bangkok
Movie Stars Go Unnoticed in 8S A Bon Antonio Night
The article notes Bon Antonio as a center of a film star scene with James Langford and Frances Langford in attendance. Gene Autry and Jon Hall are seen in the area, while Frances Langford and her husband are described as staying at the Gunter hotel. The piece humorously mentions missed headlines and light social duties during their stay.
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Bon Antonio
Wigogaiio
Jon Hall
The
Hollywood
Tyhitian
Frances Langford
Gunter Hotel
Antey
Mole
Bonnet Richard James Bonnet rites set in San Antonio
Funeral services for Richard James Bonnet, 35, of East Elvira Street, who died Tuesday at a San Antonio hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Clark-Kearns Funeral Home followed by a 10 15 a.m. requiem at St. Marys Catholic Church Trasary services were to be held by the funeral home at 9 p.m. Wednesday and again at 9 30 p.m. The interment will be in San Fernando Cemetery No. 3. Bonnet native of Eagle Pass had lived in San Antonio 15 years. Survived by widow Viola Donnet, mother F A Bonnet, sisters Mrs Charles Traveler of LaCivangs Ga and Mrs M E Beltster of San Antonio, brothers J A Bonnet of Mexico Guy M F Bonnet of Havlingen and Arthur Bonnet of San Antonio.
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Richard James Bonnét
Elvira Street
San Antonio Hospital
Zlark-Kearns
Stolen $30 From Hotel Manager at Liberty Hotel
Mrs. T. Riley, manager of the Liberty hotel at 111 Durango street, reported the loss of $30 while she was in her room. Other occupants testified that a young man was seen emerging from the room during the incident on Wednesday.
Roosevelt endorses American technical workers for Britain and China
Washington reports large cargoes moving toward the Red Sea for General Wavell’s Nile force. Rangoon shipments aid China via the Burma road. Roosevelt supports volunteers for civilian technical corps, serving abroad without combat duty and free to return home.
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Washington
Natn
Red Sea
Wave At
Rangoon
China
Burma
Britain
Roosevelt
Maey
United States
Civlitan
Denver officer who vanished reappears after rest plan
Homer H. Owen, 37, a Denver financial firm officer, had disappeared April 14 prompting a nationwide search. He returned from San Antonio and told District Attorney Burke he needed rest and would settle his business, then move to start anew. Owen was arrested on a non support and abandonment charge filed by his wife and released on $600 bond.
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Denver
INS
Homer H. Owen
Tims
Aine
Ielay
Owen
San Antonio
TL Burke
Marguerite Owen
Liverty
Plorlan Ranks Second to Texas in CRThe Output
Plorlan is rated second to Texas as a crt he producing state reflecting regional production standings.
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Plorlan
Texas
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