Army Declares Pacific Coast a Military Area No 1
The Army designated a wide Pacific coast belt as Military Area No 1, with mass evacuation possible for Japanese and other aliens. General DeWitt announced future moves include evacuating all Japanese including American-born residents from the area, while Germans and Italians face later actions. Prohibited zone A covers a 30 to 125 mile coastal strip, with Zone B restricting parts of Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona.
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Pacific Coast
Amimoa-Mexico
Uscnt
J. L. DeWitt
Western Defense Command
Airens
DeWitt
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
Trial testimony ends in Barr murder case in Dallas
In Dallas on March 3 testimony closed in the murder trial of Mrs. Juanita Barr for shooting Blanche Woodall in a jealous rage over an alleged affair with Eddie Ban. Judge Henry King announced 27 arguments would start tomorrow. The defense rested during opening, and a bid to show Woodall’s engagement to another man failed. Barr did not attend.
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Dallas
Tial
Juanita Barr
Blanche Woodall
Eddie Ban
Henry King
Roby
Barr
Freight Rates Up 6 Percent Across The Board
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission has authorized a six percent general increase in rail and water freight rates with certain basic commodities excluded. The anticipated annual revenue rise is about 203 million dollars, well short of the 10 percent rise carriers sought. Passenger fare increases of 46 million dollars are already in effect. Agricultural items livestock and low grade mine products are among the commodities excluded from the boost, while the rest saw a 6 percent rise. Pupils buy war stamps at St Gerard's. students purchased 120 dollars in defense stamps last week.
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Washington
Nterstate Commerce Commission
Sper
St. Gerard’s Parochial School
Lt Wes
Allies Halt Jap Advance Into Java
Allied bombers hit two Japanese transports carrying about 10 000 tons of cargo as the new Japanese armada 40 to 66 miles north of Java faced delaying countermeasures. Dutch East Indies officials warned Batavia would be burned to hamper the invaders while Britain’s London broadcasts cited a grim forecast from the government in exile.
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United Nations
Java
London
Netherlands
Indramajon Bay
Ban»daeng
Rei
Postwar economic policy and the need for home market protection
A letter by E P Tompkins argues that after World War I the United States must preserve a strong home market and protective tariff policy. He warns that opening markets to foreign competition would raise unemployment, depress living standards, and force rapid reconstruction from war to peace industries, urging Congress and public awareness before any policy shift.
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America
American Congress
Tompkins
California to Add 50,000 Air Workers
Los Angeles reports the United States employment service will open its largest hiring office this weekend to supply 50 400 more men for fire craft and auxiliary industries. The Army Air Corps plant protection committee suggested the project to keep applicants from factories. Arthur E. Wood, U. S. E. 8 area supervisor, predicted 100900 applications within eight months and said that many would receive jobs.
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Los Angeles
U. S. Employment Service
Army Air Corps
Protectan Comimittee
Arthur E. Wood
Lights for Blackout Lights for Blackout
Washington plans a black and white blackout with 14th as the start date and 20 000 air raid wardens on duty. Government buildings will stay lit while civilians face fines or jail for violations. officials say blackout begins at 8 pm and lasts until dawn across DC Maryland and Virginia.
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Washington
INS
Civ
Lian Gefente
Ant
Maryland
Virginia
Duke of Aosta Dies in Ethiopian Prison Camp Struggle
The 43 year old Duke of Aosta, a vicegerent to Ethiopia and relative of King Vittorio Emanuele, died of tuberculosis in a Nairobi prison camp after surrendering in Ethiopia last May. Once a potential king, he remained an ardent Mussolini supporter and led Italian troops at Amba Alagi before the British victory.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Duke
Aosta
Ethiopia
Vittorio Emanuele
Token
Gnaffers
House of Savoy
Mussolini
Ib Duce
Aliost
Italy
Umberto
Fascist Council
Albania
Haile Selazsle
Amba Alaji
Aliens Register Here in San Antonio
The San Antonio post office registered aliens from February 9 to 28. Postmaster Dan J. Quil announced a registration cost of $209.27. Those who failed to register must apply at the Federal Building entrance on Travis Street and Avenue E with three photos, their 1940 alien registration cards, and a valid reason for not registering in February.
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San Antonio
Dan J. Quil
Employes
Federal Building
Travis Street
Avenue E
Obituary Notices for Lefarity and Menchaca
William Lefarity aged 16 of 319 Spol tard street. Private services at 6:30 p m Wednesday at Riche chapel with a requiem mass at St Patrick church. Survivors include daughter Mrs Helen Gibbs and grandchildren Mrs Helen Leigh and Mrs Lefuise Barney. Interment San Jose cemetery. Jose Menchaca, 43, died Tuesday. Survivors: widow Juanita, sons Jose Manuel and Terencio, parents Mr and Mrs Manuel Menchaca, brothers Frank Edward Jimmie and others, sisters Mrs Catrina Huron and Mrs Geneva Cruz. Services 4 p m Wednesday, Martinez Ortiz Funeral Home, followed by Mass at St Agnes Church and interment Fernale cemetery No 2.
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William Lefarity
Spoltard Street
Riche Chapel
St. Patrick's Church
T. A. Flynn
Helen Gibbs
Helen Leigh
Lefuise
Barney
William Gibbs
Brandchild
Jose Menchaca
Juanita
Chaca
Jose
Manuel
Terenacio Menchaca
Manuel Menchaca
Frank
Edward
Jimmie
Ieiatobaly
Cclerino Menchaca
Slaters
Mra
Catrina Huron
Genoveva Cruz
Martinez-Ortiz
Ntes
St. Agnes
Sar Fernanelo
Mary Norton S A Club Woman Dies in San Antonio
Miss Mary Frances Norton lifelong San Antonio resident dies Monday. Funeral at 8:30 a m at home 253 Brahan Bowle yard then 8 a m service at St Marys Catholic Church. She served DRT St Monica guild Texas Pioneers Mayflower and other groups. Survivors include sister Mrs E O Sarratt and several nieces and nephews. Burial arrangements not specified.
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Miss Mary
Frances Norton
San Antonio
Brahan Bowle
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Miss Norton
M. H. Norton Sr
Marlis Green Johnson Norton
Milford P. Norton
Republic of Texas
Thomas Johnson
San Aneonio
South London youth goes rogue on coast raid plan
A 15 year old from South London escaped a remand home in pajamas, stole a home guard uniform, a tommy gun, 160 rounds, and a bicycle. He headed toward the south coast to mount a solo commando raid against the Nazis, with authorities in hot pursuit as the mother says he may be making progress. The youth named Scott Niven Craig was sought by police as of late morning.
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Loin
CNS
South London
Howe
Wnce
Scott Niven Craig
Rhins
Arrests Made As Secrets Blabbed
San Francisco reports authorities tightening naval security after a wave of leaked ship movements and operations talk. Rear Admiral J W Greensiide says the shore patrol will cooperate with FBI Army MP and local police to curb talk that could threaten military secrets. Espionage act penalties will be used to deter blabbing in public places. Bartenders' union and WAR promise cooperation in the campaign. Expert dies in London. Gen Pope-Hennessy, noted for predicting blitzkrieg tactics, passes away. Second-hand clothes wanted.
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San Francisco
Tavern
UPI
Navy
J. W. Greensiide
FB 1
Army
London
Grn
L. H. R. Pope-Hennessy
Germany
Backache Relief and Kidney Health Ties
Old advertisement promotes Doan's Pills for backache and kidney care. It claims kidneys are natural filters removing poisons from blood, urging readers to ask doctors or druggists for the pill brand. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and long usage history to persuade readers.
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Leony
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