Washington receives wartime lobbying charge at public meeting
Public figures in Washington accuse Wen del J. Witkic, president of Cdianionwealth and Southern, of negotiating with public works officials to hinder a Tennessee Valley Authority project. Mayor Watkins Overton of Menit addresses the issue as David F. Lilienthal proposes a conference on TVA purchases, while assurances from PWA delay municipal contractor plans.
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Washington
Marah Wiki
Srerermsry
Inkes Juade Public & Terter LeGaé
Wendel J. Witkic
Cdia— Nionwealth
Southern
Tennessee Valley
Tekes
Watkins Overton
Meni
Is. Tertn
David F. DiMenthal
TVA Ofboinis i Chattanooga
PWA
Overle
Red Refugees Pledge to WT War Effort and Pianos Costs
In Washington on March 10, Carl Ross, secret ary of the Young Communists, testified before a Senate committee about bearing arms against the Soviet Union. He denied the premise as preposterous and emphasized youth support for the American Youth Act funding education. Separately, San Antonio paid 2024.20 for a 1300 piano. the purchase faced court scrutiny and tax issues involving the Weisthel Music company and later bankruptcy. The case required Supreme Court involvement and resulted in substantial court costs.
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Washington
Carl Ross
Young Communists
Teague
Tne
Tefusrdl
Ito
Senate Committee
Bovlet Ausaia
Lee Demongrat
Oklahoma
New York
United States
Soviet Union
Ross
Ke Ang
San-Antonio
Macs- Gay
Texas Supreme Court
Weisthel' Music Company
San Pedro
Walthjil Company
Charles M. Bolt, Inc
Unevelty
Supreme Court
Alstriat
Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches
Old treatment offers relief as readers report backaches blamed on diet and nerves. The piece discusses common misattributions and warns against self diagnosis while noting home remedies and caution around poisons and excessive fatigue. It reflects period health beliefs and practical tips from readers.
Open Forum Letter Attacks Chief Kilday and Mexico
The Open Forum letter criticizes Chief Kilday and U S policy toward Mexico. It claims a large civic majority supports the protest and warns against Communists parading in streets. The writer questions Henderson and Mexico’s treatment of Americans, implying U S involvement.
Focus Attacked for Reports on Charity in San Antonio
An editor replies to Focus magazine claims about San Antonio charity and cemetery wealth. He insists the city hosts the finest municipal cemetery and a well maintained burial park, countering criticisms of other cities. The piece defends local efforts and questions Focus remarks as untruthful.
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Gan Ansono
Focus Magazine
New York
Chicago
Sail Magazine
San Antonio
San Die Buriat
Pension Reform Letters Echo Defense Morale Concerns
A reader advocates pension equity for regulars and war veterans, arguing regulars receive far less than war pensioners. The letter discusses retired soldiers and sailors, survivor payments, and the impact of pension scales on national defense, urging Congress to address disparities.
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U. S
the Light
Navy
Marine Corps
Roust Guard
Congress
Geo
Inia
Bec
CCC Errorers
Ie Solder
Enilur
MLB
Driver Injured in Bus Collision at City Street
A driver, Lee Elia aged 48 of 2920 Scully Phares Street, suffered serious injuries when his car collided with a Public Service company bus at 2500 WIOLE WE HOlM Flures. He was taken to Mabiet He for treatment. The bus sustained damage but no other injuries were reported.
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Lee Elia
Weelding
We Reyr
Scully Phares Street
Oa Ba Auton Public Service Company
Bug
Wiole
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