India independence urged by British for India and Britain
A long reader letter from a New York symposium urges Britain to concede independence to India. It analyzes the India political situation, notes Tokyo’s stance, and argues an American democratic solution is best for India. It stresses Gandhi Nehru and Indian leaders seeking an American destiny and calls U.S. influence to support anti imperial aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India League of America
East Forty-eighth Street
New York
N. Y
William Randolph Hearst
Joon, Clif
India
United Nations
Britain
Far East
Singapore
Hideki Fojn
Japan
Indi
United Press
Tokyo
Tajo Sai
Ray
Indian National Congress
Taila
Behivior
Hac’ Aller
Gandhi
Neen
Trulia
Gnider
Neheu
Marett Wiie
America
Japs Threaten Bandung As Allied Defenses Collapse
Jap troops reportedly broke through northern defenses near Bandung and moved within three miles of the city, signaling a potential encirclement as Allied forces of Java face a grave strategic crisis. Tokyo claimed heavy fighting near Soerabaja and warned of a wider collapse across western Java.
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Wyane Associatedn
Rresn
Bandocap
Tokyo Radio
Java
Tokyo
Bandoeng
United Nations
Vine
Bandoong
First Airport Way Near Complete
John Huth airport manager said concrete for one runway at the new municipal airport should be completed within the next week. Work on the outer roadway 150 feet wide would start as soon as shoulders on the main runway are finished.
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John Huth
Japs Land on Mindoro Island in Philippines Operation
The war department reported a small invading force with tanks landed at Capolan on Mindoro, about 70 miles south of Bataan. Desultory patrol fighting occurred near Zembouriga as new invaders landed on Mindoran Island amid ongoing air raids and artillery fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NiWiary
Bandoeng
Mountatinis Magelang
Nea Malang
Mageling
Handoeng
Malang
Les
Sotrabaja
Philippines
War Department
Capolan
Mindoro Island
Mindoros
Bataan Pettinaula
Zembouriga
Mindanan
Cow Can't Trespass Not in Arizona
Phoenix March 7 The open range law remains in force in Arizona. The state supreme court upheld a county court ruling awarding damages for trespass, reversing it, and held that private landowners must fence their range if they wish to keep livestock out, with no duty on neighbors to fence in animals.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Supreme Court
High
San Antonio Man George Stevens 76 Dies
George B. Stevens age 76 of 1010 Batley Avenue died Friday in San Antonio. A Tennessee native, he lived in the city 12 years. Funeral services were set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Porter Loring chapel. Survivors include daughters Mrs. George P. Birdsoe and Mrs. Donard West. sons C. C. J. R. T. A. and W. E. Stevens. a brother Frank Stevens. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
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George B. Stevens
Batley Avenue
Porter Loring Chapel
Stevens
Tennessee
San Antonio
George P. Birdsoe
Donard West
W. E. Stevens
Frank Stevens
Few S A Thefts Reported In San Antonio Docket
Police docket shows few theft reports on Saturday in San Antonio. Names and items include Mrs Beach reporting a missing watch and clashes, Ellis reporting $10.45, Esquivel with $100, Pawkett insurance building auto fender skirts, and Cheblerrez with a radio at 219 South Santa Rosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
A. Beach
Shallwell Drive
Mart Ellis
New Braunfels
Juanita Esquivel
Santa Rosa Avenue
L. W. Pawkett
Doc Cheblerrez
South Banta
Resa Avenue
Conquered Regions Continue to Resist on War Fronts
A military spokesman said resistance by conquered regions continued in parts of Sumatra Borneo Timor and Celebes. He could not specify the scale of defensive units operating there.
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Unson
T—T—A
Sumatra
Borneo
Timor
Celebes
Luke Gaps
Bobbitt
Debbitt
Highway Patrol
Victris
Ableast
Truck Blast Kills Five Injures One Hundred
A burning ammunition truck exploded near Selma injuring about 100 people and killing at least five. Witnesses described crowds watching the blaze for nearly two hours before the blast leveled a hotel and a tavern. Patrolman Bobbitt and coroner statements explain bystander casualties and a roadside collision preceding the detonation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eminrasid
Maren T—Wp
North
Caraling
Selma
E. N. Bowser
Johnson County
Talton Hotel
Booker
George Stroup
Gustonig
Cecil Propat
Lawndale
Mypaway
HH. GC
Bobbitt
Smithfield
Gurkins
Iti
Reds Urge 2nd European Front
London dispatch reports Russian strategists urge a swift Anglo American second front in Europe to overwhelm Germany and free Allied naval power for Pacific action. They claim a split axis would reduce Japan’s strength, Norway cited as vulnerable for infiltration and northern supply routes. The Times backs tri power unity to calm Soviet anxiety over aid and postwar issues.
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London
UPI
Europe
Germany
Japan
U. S
Pacific
United Kingdom
Nas
Norway
Lcs
Fusdia
Russia
The
Times
Britain
United States
Early Texas Ranger Wright Dies at 74 in Floresville
W. L. Wright 74 a pioneer Texas Ranger died here early Saturday from a heart attack. He served as Wilson county sheriff 18 years and was a former president of the Texas Sheriffs association. Survivors include his wife Mark Wright and several sons. Funeral services are pending with interment in Floresville cemetery.
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Fuenoe
W. LU. Wright
Texas Rangers
Wright
Wilson County
Tetes
Antonio
B.A
Tuscon, Ariz
W. B
Seattle
Wash
Take D. Fore
Corpus Christi
Floresville Cemetery
State reports February cash balance near 97 million
Despite a general revenue deficit of over 29 million dollars, Texas treasury data show an overall cash balance of 96,712,321 for all funds at February end. Unpaid warrants total 16,591,117, with the largest cash balance in the highway fund at 23,339,064. Treasurer Jesse James, age 40, released the report from Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
General Revenue
Lla
Jesse James
Gulf Storm Warnings Raised Along Louisiana Texas Coast
A weather bulletin issued today warns of a Gulf storm affecting Louisiana Texas and adjacent coastal areas from Bay St Louis Mississippi to Pensacola Florida. The advisory notes widespread storm warnings with potential tidal effects and travel advisories for coastal communities.
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New Orleans
U. S
Apalachicala
Louisiana
Texas
Bay St Louis
Miss
Porsacola
Fla
Called to One Job He Gets Another at GCUA
March 1 Dr B Wilson Lyon expected to become Pomong college president but wartime needs redirected him. The former Colgata University professor filled in as president while Ensign John H Kem she served on active Navy duty teaching history and other classes.
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Gcuabemuont
Gall
B. Wilson Lyon
Pomong College
Lyon
Colgata University
John H. Kemshe
Australia Hears Offensive Slated In Pacific War Plans
Australian officials reported United Nations plans to assemble a force to strike the Southwest Pacific, aiming to hasten Allied war efforts. Meanwhile Port Moresby and Lae endured renewed bombing as Australia mobilized men up to 63 for wartime duty and ordered coastal signs to be removed for security.
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Melbourne
Australia
Timor
New
Tep
Port Moresby
Lae
New Guida
Cape York
Papalr
Keeping
Datet
Tokyo
Yokohama
Norse Sailors Desert Our War Turbine Navy
A Norwegian source reports about 12,000 Norwegian sailors, praised as the best, deserted Norwegian ships in the United States merchant marine since December 7. Some stayed ashore for $20 daily before U.S. entry into the war, according to the informant. Swedish line mentions Sunday schools and a 1841 Karlshamm founding by a religious leader.
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Lundgn
Ameri- Sat Hatta
United States
Storkholm
Wtarch T
INS
Vthan
Theetty
Karlshamm
Apple Pie Tops All Soldier Desserts
The quartermaster corps reports after a survey that apple pie is the soldiers' favorite dessert, ahead of ice cream and other treats. The rankings list apple pie first, followed by ice cream, chocolate cake, cherry pie, coconut cake, banana puddings, and fruit cobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aostun
Marcel
Quartermaster Corps
Submarines Sink Merchant Fleet Along Atlantic Route
The Navy reports the 36th and 38th merchant ships sunk by Axis raiders on the Atlantic and Canadian coasts. The 2850 ton Lelt was torpedoed. 10 survivors, two ships overdue and presumed lost. Survivors endured 53 hours at sea before rescue.
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Hihurewn
March
Lelt
Abslantic
Wong
Atlantic
Fittesy
Noryana
Baltimore
Olympic
Low Angeles
Seif
Convoy Strength Grows As Pacific War Moves West
The United Nations push in the Southwest Pacific gains speed as American troops pilots planes tanks and guns flow westward to Australia. A London Daily Mail dispatch from Walter Parr describes massive convoys with heavy equipment and long-range battles across vast ocean areas, noting increasing American naval air power and fewer public details to avoid aiding the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
Australis
London Daily Mail
Mail
Walter Bure
United States Pacific
Farr
Washington
Parr
Sastralin
America
Ufeline
Australia
Atevalla
United States
Orphan Schemes Way Into Army Hints at Signups
Fragmentary report notes two young men Marvin and Robert Rasawussen attempting to enlist in the army with a guardian’s signature. The piece mentions an appointment and joint actions but lacks coherent details or full names and places due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panty Lake City
Ssreh
Marvin Npos
Robert Rasmwusse
Rasawussen
Valiot Spuridian
Rasawescu
Wabker
Parents Lose Race Water Kills Son
PalmDALE report: Mr and Mrs Roscoe Perkins rush their son Robert, three, to a hospital after he fell into a stream near a railroad crossing. They waited for a freight train to pass then attempted artificial respiration, but doctors pronounced Robert dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmdale
Cail
Mitch T
Roscoe Perkins
S. Crossing
Robert
Jeter
Rabect
Forecast for San Antonio and Vienna Including Cold Weekend
Forecast predicts colder Saturday afternoon followed by a very cold night with fresh winds. East of a 100th meridian light rain in the extreme east. Overnight temperatures drop to freezing in the northwest with strong winds.
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San Antonio
Vienna
Conmsiers
Texas
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