Mystery of Leslie's Weekly War News Recalled
Ed Behout recalls a 1981 Leslie's Weekly issue edited by Col. Charles Diehl. The article notes sensational war coverage and mentions Diehl as former Light publisher living in retirement. The reminiscence anchors on a May 1946 date and reflects public reaction to wartime reporting.
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Ed Behout
Devine
Alwys
Leslie
Col
Charles 8
Diehl
the Light
Lves
Lésile’s
War News and Confidence Games in Early 20th Century Reporting
A fragmented account describes the Associated Press under wartime strain and praises Col. Charles S. Diehl for directing war news. It shifts to circus and carnival con artistry terms, detailing common confidence schemes, slang, and the jargon used by swindlers and detectives in the era.
Unclear OCR Fragments Signal Suspect Local Event
Fragmentary text mentions crooked gambling and police, references a May opening, fair season, and unknown figures. Details are damaged, producing disjointed phrases about enforcement, burning, and fair activities with no clear names or dates to anchor a coherent news item.
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Vieumont
Road work for Abu Mont and Frio City road route change urged
San Antonio officials chamber of commerce and state highway officers met at the Plaza hotel to discuss start of work on Austin area highways. Government will not rebuild Kelly field and Brooks field unless Frio City road route is altered. If changed, over $3 million will fund Kelly field rebuilding and Brooks field continuation. otherwise Advanced Flying School may move to Randolph and Kelly field abandoned.
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San Antonio
Josa
Kelly Field
Brooks Field
Lares
Chamber of Commerce
Plaza Hotel
Duncan Field
Kelly
Public Works Fund
Randolph Field
Kellyeld
BD. K. Mactan
State Highway Commision
Emermedey Highway
Texas
State Highway Department
Jay
Mets
Austin Inc
Bexar County
Mactitt
Porter Street
Presa Street
Guy Rolling
Laredo
Taredo Steeth
Thugh Kelly Tield
Bouth Flores Atest
Nogalilhs Bireel
von Ormy
Pro
Finan Hotel
Tighey
rMite
Se Antonio
Quincany
Connecion
Sinn Antonia
Martin
Vetera
Ameririn
Hunnicutt Youth Reported Missing Across Mexican Border
Police and relatives seek Hunnicutt 1% son of Gypt Lee Y. Aumattel, Woo, last seen Wednesday near the Uly with refor nsintion amps. Reports indicate he intended to travel to Mexico and extended search spans the border to locate the youth.
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Mexican
Wilfor Hunnicutt
Lee Y. Aumattel
Woo
Mexico
Hunnicutt
Visitor Loses Clothes From Car Incident
D. W. Scott of Lamonn stopped in San Antonio Thursday morning to visit the Alai e and upon returning to the car found a license containing clothing valuables had been stolen, according to memory to pallet.
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D. W. Scott
Lamonn
Girl Jumps From Escort's Car Seeks Police Aid
Miss June Cote, 14, 414 Sigh Street, wandered from an escort on Thursday near Brackeneidge parish. She was found by a night watchman and escorted home after reporting a dangerous ride. Police and radio responders investigated the incident and noted the escort claimed to live in Austin.
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War Auto
Brackeneidge
June Cote
Sigh Street
Pstroimes
Austin
Alu Amestei
Italian Legion Body Advocates Immediate Repeal
A group of Italian residents formed a new American Legion post and voted Thursday to urge immediate repeal of the eighteenth amendment. The act followed errahication and passed a resolution calling for repeal. Officers include Dr. S. L. Bocee-Lalo commander Louis Granaty and Louis Guidy vice commanders Pal Viu Ja adjutant Louis Adamo sergeant-at-arms Charles Greco historian Bam F Pantuga finance officer Louis Catalin service officer Tauls Palesta and Joe Ban Marcos executive committee members.
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Italian Legion
American Legion
L. Bocee-Lalo
Louis Granaty
Louis Guidy
Pal Viu Ja
Lows Adamo
Charles Greco
Bam F Pantuga
Mart Bureau Head Given Purlough
Marvin Longino head of the Penal State Market News bureau at the chamber of commerce received a telegram from Washington to report a 60 day furlough with possible indefinite extension. Offices outside Washington and Kansas City were ordered closed. Miss Evelyn Bevans, office assistant, has gone to Austin to work with the state department of agriculture.
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Marvin
Longino
Pedenal State Market News
Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C
Washington
Kansas City
Evelyn Bevans
Fraternity Receives National Charter at Induction
The Theta Xi chapter of Sloma Alpha receives a national charter this week. Local members listed include Lester Karotkin Joe Baxt Bobby Tobias Sam Linkin president Marvin Grown Norman Fink Alpert Hischer Geribon S4- Barman Bernard Rosenmetz and Beryl Weine. Merion Lakowsky of New Orleans organized the ceremony.
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Theta Xi
Sloma Alpha
Lester Karotkin
Joe Baxt
Bobby Tobias
Sam Linkin
Marvin Grown
Norman Fink
Alpert Hischer
Geribon S4- Barman
Bernard Rosenmetz
Beryl Weine
Merion Lakowsky
Salion
New Orleans
Prohibition Agents Accused of Beating During Home Search
Two San Antonio prohibition officers were summoned to appear before County Attorney D. P. Davis for questioning over alleged strong arm methods used during a home search last Tuesday. Guadalupe Arigot, 36, of 120 Hz street, showed a black eye and swollen jaw, claiming agents beat him when they entered without a warrant and battered the door with an ax. His brother Manuel, 40, witnessed the incident and corroborated the claims. The agents reportedly displayed a pistol and asserted there was no warrant. The county attorney ordered an investigation and delayed naming the officers pending further action.
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San Antonio
Prohibition
D. P. Davis
Wren Guadalupe Arigot
Davis
Manuel Arispe
Guadalupe
Arispe Brothers
Vrothers
Storm Warning Issued by Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau bulletin issued in Washington DC warns of a tropical disturbance near 20 longitude moving west northwest at about 10 mph. Expected to be of considerable intensity with a small diameter, advisory issued at 10:20 AM.
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Bureau
Washington
B.C
Weather Bureau
Tadey
American Thread Company Covers 21 2 Percent Wage Rise
WILLIMANTIC Conn June 28 The American Thread Company today announced a 21 2 percent wage increase effective July 1 for eight day and piece workers at the local plant. The move affects more than 1500 employees.
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Nugy
Americap
Willimantic
Genn
American Thread Company
Bandit Strips Kelly Victim Near M E T Depot
Reported early Thursday a bandit stripped Kelly of his clothes near Durango Street by the M E T depot. He fled with the bundle, leaving Kelly to call police after seeking shelter at an all night bakery. Police later recovered the wallet and $7, and officers chased a suspect toward West Houston avenues.
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M. E.T
Durango Street
J. B. Jones
Kelly Held
Cass
Jones
Janes Cally
Kelly Field
J. Ruin
West Houston Aireets
Haat Bether Lack
Pecos Street
MacDavgill
Frdin Barrolines
Mm.t, Casanova
M. Galati
Sre Amerleuy
New Cadets for Randolph Arrive
Seven of 150 new cadets ordered to report at Randolph for training in the July class arrived Thursday morning. Others descending some of the S4 naval academy graduates who will train as assets are expected to report Friday. In a day the 88 graduates of Ghosaic slats at Randolph Field will transfer to Kelly Field for training.
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Nyne
Scandolph Detd
Thursdiay
Naval Veademg
Randolph Field
Willeper Et Kelly Field
Juvenile Drill Program Set By Woodmen Lodge
A juvenile demonstration will be held by Woodmen of the World Camp No. 66 at the Woodmen hall at 8 30 p m Thursday March 3. Mrs Donobo national juvenile director will preside. The program includes songs and solos. An adult program follows with talks by members and independent speakers.
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Lye Sain
Houston
Woodmen of
Gir World
Woodmen Hall
T Donobo
Painters Club to Discuss National Recovery Act Draft
O D Shaw president of Painters Taent No 172 calls a conference in San Antonio to discuss the National Recovery Act draft and code for printers. Meeting urged for all painters interested in better working conditions to attend.
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San Antonio
Mentin
O. D. Shaw
Taent No
Belog
Ozona Prepares for Fair and Rodeo Events
Ozona Texas readies for Crockeyh county fair July 3 4 5 with sheep sale racing and exhibition features. Purse totals 900 for winning stock exhibitors and roped events including steer breakaway bronc riding wild cow milking calf roping horse races and registered Hereford calf show. Committee co chairmen named Victor Pierce and A C Hower assist in judging entries and oversee events.
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Ozona
Texas
Ranshwel
Citizens Ae
Crockeyh County
Victor
Chute Jumper Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A motor cycle accident near 830 Mission Road caused the death of Gurley Arendl, 24, leaving a widow and a months-old baby. Arndl reportedly lost control, crashed into a pillar at Edward Mueh station, and died instantly.
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Gurley Arendl
Lye Gretins
Willer
Armdother
Edward Mueholeili
Mission Road
Arendt
St Marys U Delegates to Attend Mary Sorority Parley
Reverend Alfred H. Rabe and Reverend Waller P. Golalke will attend the eighteenth general chapter of the Society of Mary in Reves Belgium. They represent the St. Louis province with the provincial and two other elected delegates, all part of the Society of Mary America.
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St. Mary's U
Alfred H. Rabe
Sir Mary's University
Waller P. Golalke
Thureday Cor
Sorietly of Mary
Reves
Belgium
St. Louis
Sociery of Mary
S. M
Eugene Paulin
Joseph Duventesier
Albert Kaisen
Kiwanians to Hear Insurance Man
Homer Hewitt, manager of Hue Northwesterly Nacional Life Insurance and Kiwanis member in Houston, will speak at the San Antonio Michais club meeting at the Gagler Motel Friday noon. His topic is Want Every Man Orpht 46 Do About His Present Life Insurance. Whitey Napier and Wll .Spink will briefly discuss taxes.
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Homer Hewitt
Hue
St Marys Fund Benefit Slated For Friday Evening
An athletic fund drive for St Marys will be held Friday evening in a hall with admission tables and a promised program. Refreshments will be served and the hall is equipped with these amenities for attendees.
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St. Mary's Fund
St. Mary's Athletic
Texas Railroad Commission increases oil allowance in Palisade district
The Texas railroad commission today ordered the Palisade district allowance rise from 44 000 to 56 600 barrels daily. The new quota takes effect at 1 am on July 1 and all other regulations remain in force. The adjustment was registered after a hearing in Amarillo Monday.
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Austin
Texas Rifiroad Commission
Tnday
Pahiandle
Amacita
Wheat Bill Passed by French Senate
Paris June 29. A wheat bill setting a price near $1.00 per bushel was adopted by the Senate for one year with amendments to protect government finances. It now goes to the Chamber of Deputies for action.
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Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Small Tornado Hurts New Boston Area in Missouri
MissourI town of New Boston was struck by a small tornado late yesterday causing about 25009 dollars in damage as residents began repairs today. No injuries were reported while emergency crews assessed the wreckage and started cleanup operations.
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Missouri
Tinneus
TNS
New Boston
Fragmentary letter questions politics and culture
A jagged letters page fragment from Beverly Wills California raises messy questions about regional identity wet weather and wine drinkers versus authorities. It hints at national mood and party critique with fragmented rhetoric and a jab at Republican appointees.
Bexar County Farmers Set to Benefit from Cotton Program
Bexar County agricultural officials announce farmers will share in benefits of a federal cotton program. Widespread signing of participation pledges, with county agent Fred W. Mallon confirming eligibility requirements, as farmers weigh fixed cash contracts versus delayed payments tied to future market prices and quotas.
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BEXAR
Besar
Clent Winer
Fred W. Mallo
Govet
Melly
Bexpr
Mally
Dealers Plan Price Hikes Meeting in San Antonio
Local dealers of various trades including bakers, butchers, grocers and divers plan a price hike strategy by Friday. John J Weeks of Delux Cleaners revealed a regional org forming to align with the government industrial code while unions weighed responses in Dallas and San Antonio.
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Dvers
Jaunrevets
Ab & P
Tautsaay
John J. Weeks
DeLuxi Cleaners
San Antonio
Dallas
Weeks
Hay American
Thomas H. Oughton Claimed by Death
Thomas H. Oughton 58 died at home 1221 North Pine street early Thursday He was an employee and engineer of the Southern Pacific railroad for many years A native of England he came to the United States as a child and had lived here 49 years Funeral services will be held at 330 pm Friday from Calgary Baptist church with Rev Neal Ellis officiating Interment will be in Gandose Burial Park Surviving wife Mamie Oughton a son Amos W Oughton a daughter Mrs Ella Helen Carle three brothers Percy Alfred Guzhton of San Antonio and Richard Oughton of New Orleans five sisters Mrs Merenice Silk of Boerne Mrs Williams of St Louis Mrs B Williams of San Francisco Melanche Bidermann of Houston and Miss Elsie Oughton of San Francisco and no grandchildren He was a member of the Order of Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
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Thomas H. Oughton
North Pine Street
Oughton
Southern Pacific Railroad
England
Calgary Baptist
Neal Ellis
Gandose
San Francisco
Order of Enpirs
Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Iygeet
Widow of Week Held in Rum Case
A pretty young widow, Mrs Gladys Smothers, was arraigned on a liquor charge in United States Commissioner Paul A Lockhart's court Thursday. Agents said she kept a free home on Hillside Drive in Whirlpooly Hills with 40-gallon salt, 80 gallons of whiskey mush and 2 gallons of whiskey
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United States
Paul A. Lockhart
Gladys Smothers
Hillside Drive
Wordhawy Hills
Woman's Leg Broken in Fall on Porch Incident
A San Antonio housewife, 30, identified as Mrs. Aui La Mortirez of 300 Grench Street, slipped while stepping to her porch after a tomato dropped by a pedlar caused a paint injury. She was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment.
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San Antonio
Aui la Mortirez
Grench Street
Stic Woenken
Robert B. Green
Mai Ani
Historian to Talk on Life of Jackson
Stanley Banks, a lawyer and historian, will speak on "The Life of Anirow dnekatn" at the weekly luncheon of the Conoyis club at the Plaza Hotel. Mrs Cheney, soprano, will sing, accompanied by Mrs Willem sew bery Jr.
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Jackson
Stanley Banks
Will Sprak
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