Quin Describes Vision for Tax Free City and Public Utility Deals
San Antonio official Quin outlines a plan to acquire the Public Service Company and gas and electric systems, claiming potential tax relief and debt retirement within eight to ten years. He details negotiations with bankers, proposals for lease and option arrangements, and the role of local leaders in pushing for public ownership while defending decisions against rivals.
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San Antonio
Quin
Securiting Exchange Commission
Public Service
Notitiration
Qui
A. J. Wirtz
GBRA
Quin Tald
Ghester" Ghubb
Eapscoq
Mite
FR. W. Morasat
Alamo Nationai Bank
Morrison
Othes Ameeg
Jim
GHRA
Chess
St. Anthony
Far Itelf
Wirtz
Sfmt
Han
Ley
Cnarmst Ihn
New York
Tralg
Muse Weir
People of Aid
Lovb and Eames
Puble Service Company
Burns and McBord
Woolfolk
Allen
Mellon
COBRA
Gamal
Senu
Colenet Tuttle
FL Youngblood
Franz Groos
Walter Napier
Tuttle Eames
Eanes
Younghiochi'setter
Soustell
Dick Fairchild
GBA
Sapsco
St. Regis Candy Company
Preferred
Public Service Company
Land Preferred
Fairchild
Steffler
Stettler
Tom
Steffer
Chana Winfree
Steffley
Doh Wheeler
San Antonio “Taxpayers’ Defense League
Steitlur Qeicher
Wheeler
Sapsco Board of Directors
Direc
Tors
San Antonio Traction Company
Cibj
Wheelar
Winfree
Cracey
Alamo National Bank
Conmittes
Twintree
Connel
Weather Notes From Uares Monday
Fragmentary weather report reads like a local notice with garbled lines about forecast timing and conditions. Names and places are unclear but the piece hints at regional temperature and wind expectations alongside routine daily advisories.
Naval Losses Compared as War Reaches New Depths
The article notes a long lull in major fleet actions after Guadalcanal and estimates total Allied losses at about 50,000 ships' crews, with 2 battleships, four carriers, 24 cruisers, and 23 destroyers sunk. US casualties include roughly 8,300 dead and 10,700 missing, with more ships lost in the Pacific and better survivor rescue rates than Japan.
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Guadalcanal
America
Pacific
Guadalcanalsk
Japan
Dap
Japs Enlil
U. S
Atlantic
Americas
Steel Test Irregularities Reported In Shipyard Plates
A report cites widespread testing irregularities at a shipyard where steel plates used in tanker hulls were improperly certified. Officials acknowledge changes in personnel, with investigations continuing into falsified strength readings and the responsibility of several foremen, supervisors, and a plant manager in the fraud.
British Flank Mareth Line Advances Near Gabes
Allied reports describe British and American forces pushing along the Mareth line toward Gabes, with Italian and German positions threatened around Hamma and Maknassy. Americans reach a ridge beyond Maknassy while air campaigns hit Palermo and Sicilian docks, as air power supports a broader North Africa drive.
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Hamma
Ganes
Algiers
Maknassy
Gulf of Gabes
Gabes
Rommel
Avis Chieftains
Matmata
Kebili
el Guetar
Hamnima
Oasis Eros
Salt Lake
Mareth
Eighth Army
Commainiqne Lo Hve
el Gnetar
Gals
Tunisia
First Army
Jurgen von Amim
Djebel Ablod
Bizecte
Morocco
London
Reuters
Hitler
Zayat
Newtonia
Linx
Palermo
Sicily
Palemmy Reid
Commuunique
Naples
Butter Freeze Limitations Announced
The OPA announced a butter freeze with allowances for retail sales to consumers and exemptions for institutions and industry. Farmers without refrigeration may sell butter to retail customers this week to prevent spoilage, and those with milk and cream can also process butter for retail sale. The notice notes that unpacked live oil products and several dressings and oils are excluded from the freeze.
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Foon
Paul GC
Gootenough
Distikce
OPA
Goodnavgiy
Washington
Farmoia
Sound Waves Under Water Cause Death
A report from the America College of Surgeons war meeting describes underwater sound waves from depth bombs traveling at four-fifths mile per second. Captain Camille M. Snarl notes these waves may cause rapid, invisible injuries by disturbing water and body tissues, potentially affecting vital organs within about 80 meters, though no victims have been recovered to confirm specific injuries.
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Philadelphia
Mey
Sharr
Freak Mishap Takes Life of Feaihend Mam
Funeral arrangements were made here Tuesday for P. B. Foxigan of 602 Devine Street killed in a railway accident Monday. Brakeman Kerk Fosegan looked from a car window as a bridge timber struck him, instantly killing him. Family members expected to bring the body to San Antonio Tuesday afternoon. Also noted is Sterling Lee, 17, a Light newspaper carrier, set to graduate from Hot Wells High School in May with a four year record.
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Foxigan
Devine Street
Kerk Fosegan
Ims
Fosegan
Ody
San Antonio
Sterling Lee
R. Tee
Avondale Avenue
Will
Hot Wells High Schaol
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Lie Tyvin Works
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Matellurgical Department
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el Hania
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