U S Delivers War Materials to King Ibn Saud in Arabia
A US Army notice reports a plane load of rifles, ammo, and helmets sent directly to King Ibn Saud at a Saudi oasis as part of broader weapons shipments. Maj. Gen. Ralph Roger and Lt. Gen. Benjamin Giles announced the delivery, noting a prior shipment of 2.25 million dollars in Saudi coins under lend lease.
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Tbn Saud
U. 6
Army
Ralph Roger
Brie
Benjamin Giles
Royce
Middle East
Ams
Ibn Saud
United States
Vet Donates Blood on Return from Overseas Duty
Major Lorraine P. Armstrong 25 who just returned from 18 months overseas plans to donate a pint of blood to the Red Cross in memory of fallen buddies. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for action during Mareth Battle after his ship caught fire on a bombing mission yet he completed the mission and returned home. He also holds the Air Medal with six clusters for 71 sorties in the African and Italian campaigns. He is accompanied by his wife Francelle Payniter and their two year old son. Armstrong joined Randolph Field in 1939, transferred overseas in 1942, and is a former Seguin High School, Texas Lutheran College, and Kelly Field student.
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Lorraine P. Armstrong
Madison Street
Red Cross Blood Bank
Amstrong
Mareth
Francelle Paymiter
Fort Worth
Red Cross
Pat Armstrong
Bracksfield
Steve
Tat Jr
Wora
Major Armstrong
Armstrong
Randolph Field
Seguin High School
Texas Lutheran College
Kelly Field
Wainwright Sought as Democratic VP Nominee
In Vancouver Washington Marcus Murphy urged the Washington state Democratic convention to endorse Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright for vice president. Murphy claimed Wainwright, a prisoner of war and native of Walla Walla, Washington, would be the party’s VP pick if approved.
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Vancouver
Wash
Cinsi
Jonathan Wainwright
Corresidor
Democratic Party
Rebel Murphy
Murphy
Washington State
Democratic’ Convention
Wainwright
Walla Walla
Wasi
Central Bexar Eyes Single Agency for Insurance
An informal session prior to the commissioners court discussed centralizing Bexar county insurance with one agency. County Judge Charles W. Anderson and commissioners favored the plan but will wait on a full report from County Auditor Edgar Garvey. The survey by Rabe Mathis and Rumsey urged one agency to receive 50 percent of commissions, noting nine firms wrote 130,000 on the Hebert B. Green hospital policy and lacked responsibility. It also found no coverage on the Robert B. Green property and recommended immediate coverage.
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Seegauon
Bexar County
Charles W. Anderson
Commissioners Court
Edgar Garvey
Rabe, Mathis and Rumsey
Hebert B. Green
Robert B. Green
SSS Tonic Promises Vitality and Blood Strength
An advertisement touts SSS Tonic as a remedy for poor digestion and suspected blood deficiency with no organic infection. It claims to promote digestive juice flow and build blood strength, urging readers to regain vitality and general health, with product available in 10 and 20 ounce bottles.
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Bescome
America
SSS
Red Cross services for armed forces outlined in wartime Q A
The article lists Red Cross aid to service members including communications with families and international channels, information on regulations and benefits, assistance with pension and alimony claims, reports for medical treatment and discharge, financial aid for dependents, social and recreational support for the sick and wounded, servicemen's clubs, nurse recruitment and training, first aid instruction, comfort items, surgical dressings, blood collection, and aid to prisoners of war. Brady man promoted in Army Air Forces spotlight notes Captain Millard, former intelligence officer, promoted to captain at Big Spring bomber school. wife and mother reside in Brady.
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American Red Cross
United States Armed Forces
Red Cross
Sists
International Red Cross
Army
Brady
Jack S. Millard
Curtisfield
Army Air Forces Bomnpercher School
Big Spring
Katherine M. Millard
Millard
St. Mary's
San Antonio
University of Texas
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Arabia
RED Cross War Fund
Shepherd
Alamo
Maj
L. F. Armstrong
Women’s Army Corps
U.S. Army
U. S
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Dropdicay
Caletsieu Brg
Trxar Sur
Wialag
Bexar
Dork¢ Furniture Ca
Onan Pedra Gov Bet
Torrie
Polly
The
Light In
Connecion
Black Hawk
Tita
Oran Oas
Ormsby Chevrolet CO
Smith Motor Sales CO
Milam Chevrolet CO
Bock South Transit
Brawsway
Fannin
N. Flores
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