District Rally of Teachers Set in San Marcos
Delegates from 26 South Texas counties attend the Alamo District State Teachers association convention at the Gunter hotel with a noon luncheon led by Dr. John G. Flowers president of Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos. Flowers is the principal speaker and a former professor at seven universities. Following his address the delegates’ session runs until 4 p.m. Officers include Mrs Hope Wilder president San Marcos Wills Tate vice president San Antonio Katherine Grisham secretary San Antonio.
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South Texas
Alamo
Terns State
OPA Warns Speed Biule Sill Stands
Attorney General rules 15 mile speed limit invalid but OPA warns speed limits remain federal law. Local boards may revoke gas rationing for violators, with investigations stimulated by citizens reporting speeding. Dobbins’ office to issue early-week reports. cases sent to ration boards for ten-day revocation with appeal hearings available.
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Gerald G. Atnuin
Wallayi P. Dothins
OPA
Cffizens
Dobbins
San Antonio
Bonbing
Wage Boost Bill Advances in Senate Subcommittee
Washington March 7 A Senate subcommittee approved a wage boost bill to give federal employees time and half pay for over four hours, plus a 15 percent bonus above base pay for identified hours. Mexico City March 6 The Finance Ministry authorized importation of 550 tons of current rend wars for district rend growers in Baja California.
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Senate Chasersiee
Mead J
Nuy
Mexico
Mexico City
VPI
Mnance
Digtrione Rend
al Mexley
Lower
California
Nazis Use Forced Labor Camps Report Emerges
A garbled 1930s style clipping reports Nazis placing many people in work camps near Berlin and other areas. The text references authorities, locations, and dates, noting broad coercion and a looming crackdown.
Progs of War Sleep in Od Beer Barrels
In Atlanta Georgia March a ragged war culture uses discarded beer barrels as sleeping troughs for dog soldiers. The crude barrels, cleaned and painted, serve as portable cradles allowing quick removal for cleaning and protection from the elements.
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Atlanta
Maren
Daele Sanib
Republicans Try To Silence Criticism Of Roosevelts’ Sons
House Republicans pressed Representative Lambertson to drop criticism of Roosevelt sons service records after Lieut. Col. Elliott Roosevelt defended himself and brothers. A letter from Elliott Roosevelt drew applause on the house floor as leaders urged restraint for party unity, with colleagues in Kansas and Texas weighing in on the dispute.
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Maiune
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Lambertson
R.kan
Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
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Lanham D.texas
Sng
Martin
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Hhim
Kansas
Eliott
Lanham
Crittelem
Representaive Beldain
Livestock Quotations From San Antonio Friday Market
Federal state Market News Service reports Friday quotations for slaughter cattle and calves, stocker and feeder calves, and fat cattle classifications. Prices cover good and choice grades across weights, with notes on steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and feeders. ad ends with a prompt for quality furniture at low prices and classifications.
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Federal
Tervice
San Antonio
Heiferse Goud
Chofes Ronhy
I Mottin Fim
Warhawks Join In Tunisia Raids On Tripolitania Bases
Warhawks of F1 Mamein fame teamed with Flying Fortresses and Light wings to strike German airfields in Tunisia near Kasserine Pass. The coordinated assault, supported by American bombers and fighters, pounded enemy airfields, shot down fighters, and disrupted ground nests, as heavy bombers escorted by Lightnings carried out night missions against Nadaly ground targets. Top scorers included First Lieutenant Audrey Reynolds and Capt. George Kisor with multiple confirmed kills, reflecting a push for air supremacy ahead of the Marath Line battles.
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Kasserine Pass
Tunusia
Wallington
Tyipatlanfa
Algeria
Frontier Fieets
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Tunisia
Marath
Storm Strikes Texas Town Causing Fatality and Damage
A severe storm swept SAN ADousyine Texas causing a three block wide damage path in a residential and business area. Estimated losses near 1.6 million dollars. Ezel Bruant, 32, was killed when struck by falling timber while returning home from school. Several injured as residents cleaned up. town left without gas or water. Defense units from Hemphill and Nacogdoches patrolled after the disruption.
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San Adousyine
Texas
Ezel Bruant
John Bruant
Russia's Isolationism Seen By Foreign Correspondent
Foreign correspondent John Scott predicts Russia will retreat behind its frontiers as nationalism grows after the war. He asserts a British-American policy is needed to prevent Germany rebuilding and notes the Soviet totalitarian system focuses on industrial and economic development within the union.
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John Scott
Ube Saviet
Ala
Russia
Scott
Germany
At Buylel Union
Hel. Salt
Senate Votes Veterans' Aid in War Veterans Rehab Plan
The Senate backed a Walsh Clark bill aimed at rehabilitating disabled veterans in VA facilities. It provides pensions of 80 dollars for single men, 90 dollars for married men, and 5 dollars per child while veterans train for civilian jobs, with the Taftlette plan sidelined.
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Washington
LaFollette
Senate
Walsh
T.mass
Clark
Walsh-Clark
Nere
House
Veterans Administration
Fourteen Belgians Sentenced by Court Martial
In London a Belgian court martial handed down sentences from two years to four months to fourteen Belgians, all university men, for revolting against officers and other charges. They were linked to threats to the Belgian government in exile and to Churchill and allied officials.
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London
Britain
Toray
Swithh
Hubert Merlot
Premirr
Churchill
Billister Stratatford. Gripps
Work or Fight Law Sought by Imperial Valley Farmers
In El Cenitw area workers protest wallouts over military food supplies to the armed forces. Farmers call for federal action as Imperial Sand Development Co employees walk out for higher wages. The stoppage ends after intervention by FarL G Ruday federal labor conciliator and a return to work push.
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Imperial Valley
Thay
Farl G. Ruday
Nurses fly with Tunisia wounded in air evacuation unit
Allied North Africa headquarters reports 25 trained army air force nurses arrived to join a frontline air evacuation unit. They will fly wounded and sick soldiers from the Tunisian front to base hospitals. Chief nurse Catherine Gra gan of Columbus, Ohio, led volunteers. Colonel R. Elgins noted this is first large scale air evacuation in the theater with five ambulances carrying 20 to 25 patients each and capable of transfusions. Pilots face tougher conditions than commercial aviators. The unit operates amid ongoing combat and logistics challenges.
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North Africa
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Air Force
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Rly Tie Steward-Esses
Ife
Brunelle
Catherine Gragan
Columbus
Ohio
R. Eb, Elgins
Seattle
West
UGC
Caau|raly
Elvins
Cal. J. L. Law
Weildues
Mine Workers Seek $2 a Day Increase in Wages
In Scranton Pennsylvania on March 6 delegates of the United Mine Workers of America approved a demand for a two dollar a day wage increase. The convention endorsed a one and a half hour workday and double time on Sundays, with a strong showing from anthracite units who had previously resisted Lewis wage guidelines. Leaders warned against press vilification and warned members to avoid being misled as a broad campaign builds.
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Scranton
John €. Lewis
Philadelphia
Rae United Mine Workers of Americajord
New York
PRL
Upaign
MLW
Ceremonies Mark Alamo Anniversary
Saturday ceremonies marked the anniversary of the Alamo with participation from multiple organizations. A wreath was placed on the site as officers and Daughters of the Republic of Texas attended, honoring Alamo defenders and Texas history.
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Alamo
A. Porter
San Antonio
Eins Seiki
Taea
Daughters of the Republic
Texas
Cassidy
Armerica
Texas Regiment
Ben Milam
Milam
Terns, Historical and Landmarks, Association
Bert Dunn
Torney
Texas Trails Texas Trails FLC Griffin joins cattle force
Griffin with experience in the Antonio cattle market joins George W. Saunders in the cattle division of the Producers Commission. He began work this week focusing on cattle operations and market outlooks for the agency.
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FLC
Griffin
Mar Producers Commission Company
1Ad
George W. Saunders
Griffinn
Ax Sle
Ilantanio
Movie Actor in Army Has Measles At Naval Station
Kin Hutchinson reports Lieut Hert Morris from Hitchinson naval station is flying in a tvinet and has the measles. Before joining the nosy he wants Wayne Morris, the male artist.
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Hutchinson
Kin
Maren
Hert
Morris
Wayne Morris
Auction Sale Notes For Yearlings And Stockers
Fragmented report notes eight head of yearlings and stockers with prices averaging from 4 11 to 70 pounds, sales reaching a 1650 op. Mentions sprays as dusts for home gardens and vitamins to supplement pantry due to meat and milk shortages. Advises seeking insecticide guidance from county agricultural extension office early in season.
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Bothasania
Agus
Agri- Sultanal
Advicr
Buyers Can Help Break Black Markets In Wartime
Washington March 6 P Here are ways to aid in breaking black markets as outlined by Agriculture Secretary Wickard. Buyers should scrutinize meat sources, avoid unrecorded private sales, and verify official delivery records to prevent supporting illicit trade. The speech urges vigilance at markets and in livestock dealings, warning of mislabeled or tampered products and the need to report suspicious activity promptly.
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Washington
Wickard
Senators Protest Fourth Term Talk Sparks Senate Debate
Washington reporters describe a mixed reaction in the Senate as Senator Guttey proposes no fourth term for the president. He argues the American people should judge presidents by deeds, not party convenience, while others caution against altering tradition.
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Washington
Guttey
D.-Fa
Roosevelt
Senate
Lyon
Pre Lent Service Announced at St Johns Lutheran
A pre Lenten service will be held at St Johns Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The event announces the church drive and observance as part of Lent.
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