Execution Held At Leon Reservation
A former soldier, Lt. Paul Mallamith Knapp, sentenced by court martial for the murder of 8 year old Lucy Rivers Maynard, was hanged at dawn at Leon Springs. He proclaimed innocence in his last words before the gallows. The execution was witnessed by military and press personnel with the priest and chaplain present.
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Leon Springs Tillbany Reservation
George Schubert Knapp
Paul Mallamith
Lucy Rivers Maynard
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Enan
Porday
Burt Sam Horston
Prisorier
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Knipp
Knapp
Sy Tung
Torshe
Minnesota
Indictments for Murder by Abortion in Bexar County
Bexar County grand jury returns indictments including one charging murder by abortion involving Mrs Lorenz,Dr J By Martin and Vincent Polviene in connection with the death of Mrs Brances Roplogle at Rabeort B Green Hospital on February 19. The trio allegedly performed the abortion at 105 Mebane Street. Also indicted are 21 other felony charges including burglary assault false certificate forgery rape and related offenses.
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J. By Martin
Nesault
Induction Report Cited On Release Of Names In Error
Washington reports say defense officials cited a policy to release names only when necessary to avoid embarrassment. The measure aims to control publication at induction stations and prevent local embarrassment among accepted service members. Ottawa notes a ration cut affecting meat and dairy, reducing weekly allotments from 40 ounces to 40 for two weeks.
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Washington
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Nazis Claim Recapture of Belgorod in Upper Donets Fight
Soviet dispatches report German forces throwing fresh troops tanks and planes into the battle east of Kharkov as Red Army defenses hold a narrow sector. German commands claim Belgorod recaptured and advances near Kursk while Soviet lines report heavy counterattacks and ongoing river fighting along the upper Donets.
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Texas A and M Professor Dies The Count Yields to Illness
Texas A and M professor Konstantin Sugareff died after a sudden illness. A native of Monastir in Turkey, he taught at the college for twenty years and earned the nickname The Count among students for his rigorous style and wide travel in Europe studying rising Bulgarian movements.
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Uollege
Vangel Konstantin Sugareff
Texas A
Monastixy
Turkey
Europe
Quin Called 'Ramrod' of Sapsco Deal
The Texas legislative committee probing the San Antonio Public Service Company deal focused on former Mayor C K Quin as the ramrod of the $94.95 million utility purchase. Testimony showed Anderson and Heln admitted approving the contract in haste after being told it had presidential approval, with Quin and others cited as key influencers.
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Wheeler
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Hein
Whitrout
Anderson
Henssidhe Hrad
Quin
Gol
WB. Tuttle
Ralph Morrison
John Benneth
Leane
Roosevelt
Amutuson
Joe Ed Winster
Houston
Auto Speed Law Delayed in House
The House postponed action on a proposal directing the state highway patrol to enforce the federal speeds limit. Speaker Daniel sustained a point of order, and Danley said the speed limit should be set by statutes rather than a resolution.
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Friep Daniel
Danley
Kennon Loses Court Fight Over Housing Post
Fragmented report outlines Kennon’s bid to retain the San Antonio housing post amid a temporary injunction. Testimony covers alleged attempts to influence appointments, with Kennon denying improper conduct and asserting his efficiency as director.
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King Kennon
San Antonio
Rober, W
Niston
Entleman
Xag Kenno
Arnold Named Full General in World War II Era
President Roosevelt elevates general Arnold to full general, shortening wartime rank path. Other officers advancing discussed include Marshall MacArthur and Eisenhower, shaping top Allied command roles in the war.
Allied Bombers Hit Japan in Major Pacific Sweep
A Tokyo broadcast claims the United States prepares a broad offensive as Allied forces strike across Japan and its islands. U S President Roosevelt said no decision yet on mass drafting while Allies conduct multiple long range raids, destroying ships, camps, and ammo dumps. The report details air sweeps from Ambon to Kavleng and Garove with extensive bombers and fighters targeting ships and infrastructure.
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Rickenbaker Testimony Sparks Senate Draft Talk
Eddie Rickenbacker testifies before a Senate manpower draft bill hearing in Washington. He argues against forced regimentation, predicting more chaos and confusion, while a special committee led by the Economic Director Byrnes reviews the manpower problem and reports no clear conclusions beyond various memoranda from many sources.
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Roosevelt
Douckad Committee
Dallas Streetcar Traffic Snarled During Morning Rush
Streetcar traffic snarled downtown as workers arrived late during morning rush hour. An unexplained power brief halted transport for 45 minutes, a tire fire blocked lanes for 20 minutes, and a heavy rock caused a minor delay on the streetcar line.
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Weather forecast for Friday in East Texas and north region
Forecast shows light showers and scattered thunderstorms across East Texas Friday afternoon with a stronger front in the north. Temperatures fall to the upper 20s to mid 30s in the northwest, with lighter winds along the coast and chilly conditions extending into the south and southwest.
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A S Forts Dive Bombers Attack Japanese Positions
US war reports say aircraft and dive bombers attacked Japanese positions in the Solomon Islands area near Vila Kalili and Ballale. P-47 and B-17 planes escorted by fighters bombed Vila starting fires while other strikes targeted Ballale and Kahili with uncertain observed results.
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Allied troops hold positions east of El Guetar in Tunisia
Allied forces under General Patton report reoccupied towns near El Guetar, with American infantry and French units advancing toward the coastal Gabes region. Weather hampered air operations but fighters and bombers hit Axis targets while Rommel weighs tank reserves as Rommel eyes a two-front squeeze toward Mareth and Gabes.
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Bay of Bengal Burma siege reports amid Japanese pressure
Report from the Bay of Bengal shore areas notes renewed Japanese pressure in Burma with British forces holding the Rathodam sector near the Main River. Allied air raids damaged bridges and rail lines from Pazundaung to Myitkyina area, while U.S. bombers struck near Tapahield village and disrupted transport facilities.
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