Africa Union Talks Near as De Gaulle Moves North Africa
Anti Vichy French forces in North Africa push toward a united front. Gen Georges is arriving to join Gen Giraud and De Gaulle followers, aiming to coordinate with Eisenhower’s staff. In Algiers, Gare Dubon heads clash with Lemaigre-Debreuil’s resignation fuels upheaval.
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Africa
Georges, Catrous
Heur Giraud
Giraud
Eisenhower
Gatroux
Syria
Algiers
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert Murphy
French North Africa
Tormbre
Gimud
Jroques
Lemaigre-buboeuil
Ogster
Lemaigre-Debreuil
Atjenne
de Geulle
Marcel Peyrouten
Algeria
Nazis Claim U S Troops Arrived in Aden
An Associated Press broadcast from INAM MACK B led a UeT imam claims many United States troops have arrived at the British garrison outpost across the mouth of the Red Sea from Africa, with the report said to have Allied confirmation.
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INAM
Mack B
Associated Pons
United States
Aden
Maul
Africa
Allied Won
Recruiting Extended for Navy Officers in San Antonio
Navy recruiting officers extend the period for officer material enlistments in San Antonio through Monday. Ensign Sia Dickenson announces the push to attract both men and women into civil, mechanical, structural, sanitary, chemical, and allied engineering roles. Lieutenant Charles H. Folwell notes the next steps involve Marines and other naval branches with district headquarters in Boston.
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San Antomio
Sia Dickenson
Emalyn Dickenson
Navy
Orgnally Ueverly
Bouston
Dickengon
Charles HH. Folwell
Allies Bombard Wewak Base in New Guinea Action
Allies claim heavy air strike on Wewak Base in New Guinea dropping 19 tons of bombs on a newly built enemy installation. Other waves hit Jop footholds at Fin Schhafen Salamaua Lae and Mfuba. Allied communique says the Wewak strike was the greatest yet and targeted a recently attacked Jap convoy from Rabaul.
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Australia
Jop
New Gainea
Wersk
North Prast
Sale
New Guinea
Finschhafen
Salamaua
Lae
Mfuba
Wewek
Alles
Rabaul
New Retain
Meat Rationing Looms In Capital Tax Clash
In Washington a bitter congressional fight over income tax proposals overlaps with food shortage concerns as the nation readies a nationwide meat rationing program. The House plans a Saturday session to press the tax bill while Democrats oppose the plan and Republicans demand proof of claims. Meat rationing goes into effect tonight with coupon requirements and point limits for beef and dairy products. some markets may close early. Roosevelt orders 360,000 farmers into military service this year to ease manpower shortages and expand farm machinery output. A farm price increase bill awaits on the president’s desk with parity payments and price controls under review.
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Dingell
R-Mich
Nhoudant Campalentunis
Lucy
House
Lauder Martin
R-Mass
Singell
Wicre
Princ Administraler
Brown
St Wes
Roosevelt
Eden Pledges Finish Fight in World War II Speech
Eden affirmed Britain will fight to the end alongside the United States and allies in the Pacific. In a joint Maryland assembly address he stressed unity with the United States against Japan and urged China to resist aggression as he promised continued wartime support.
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Annapolis
Tna
Britain
United Wetiers
Foreley
United States
Maryland General Assembly
Eden
Pacific
High U
USA
China
Calg
Burma
Ghost Army Waits Norway Invasion
A Swedish dispatch quoted today says 600 British agents and 500 Norwegians were parachuted into Norway during winter. It reports an active search by occupation officials after seizures of 12 thousand guns and 220 machine guns, and 17 thousand Norwegians missing, feared to have fled into Sweden, amid fear of an Allied invasion.
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New York
the of Mise of War Information Today
Nor- Way
Norway
wTiey Spe
Pines
Jarvelting
Sali Neel
Er Want
Sweden
Fishing Kits for Sailors Aid Coast Guard and Navy
Fishermen urged to collect spare fishing gear to form emergency medical kits for U S coast guard patrol boats and Navy supply vessels. The kits include hooks sinkers knives and drugs along with surgical instruments funded by the Medical and Surgical Committee of America. Shipments have begun and emphasize using discarded gear to aid stranded crews in disasters.
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Selvase
Medical and Surgical Relief Committee of America
Coast Guard
Navy
U.S. Coast Guard Pa
U. S. Navy
Huttleson Rogers
Medical and Surgical Committee of America
Lexington Avenue
New York
Machinists Vote On AFL Ties Break
Washington report outlines IAM members voting next month on severing ties with the American Federation of Labor. Officials discussed the withdrawal amid a dispute with the Hutcheson carpenter family, centering on which union handles machinery work and installation.
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Washington
International Agsociaion of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
William L. Hutcheson
Brotherhdod
Carpenters and Jolens
Thieves Loot Varied Remains From Multiple Burglaries
Police report a series of robberies Friday night with items stolen including eight gow ar emily pieces, two pistols, $25 in cash, candy and cigarettes, from Mrs. Cuthering Denverlet’s house at 1034 West Rosenhart Avenue and John Southwell at 410 East Quincy Street. Pistols missing from a service station owned by W. Frederick at 716 South Alabama Street and Mrs. Albert Burr at 121 Dawson Street. Three gold bracelets and three ingots also stolen from Meyers Army Store at 472 West Houston Street.
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Hieves
Emily
Int &E
Cuthering Denvllet
Rosenhtat Avenue
John Sauthwell
Quincy
W. D
Prederick
South
Alaina
Mes
Albert Bur
Dawson Struct
Walli
Meyer's Army
West
Heuston Atyeet
Congregation to Meet After Tea Time Service
Congregation to hold a congregational meeting Sunday morning following TeaTime service at Alamo Heights Presbyterian. Announcement notes a recent birth notice for Gull Joan Lynn F-123 in the parish records.
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MRE
Alamo Heights Presbyterian Dateh
Hottes Annus Congregational Meeting
Joan Lynn
Woman Charged in Tulsa Slaying
In Tulsa, March 27, 497-Mte Bala, B. Reward reports Mrs. Howard, a 44 year old divorcee, facing preliminary hearing on murder charges for allegedly shooting Mrs. TC. Karl Simmons during a hotel room struggle. Prosecution says Simmons forced entry and threatened to kill, while Howard asserts self defense amid a reported prior acquaintance.
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Tulsa
Bala
Karl Simmons
Howard
Port Workls
Binmois
Rites Arranged for Floresville Man
Floresville March 2 Services were planned Saturday for B. J. Schneider 72 retired farmer and Wilson county resident of 38 years who died at a Floresville hospital Wednesday. He was born in Weltkirchen Austria immigrated in 1881. Surviving are his widow Mrs Mary Schweitzer four daughters Mrs Prod Ziese San Antonio Mrs Charlie Stockie Southton Mr Henry Schr Meuly and Mrs Frank Kaspar Floresville the sons Helmuth San Antonio TH Jean G CG B and Alfred Schneider of Floresville a sister Mrs Mary Winkler Schulenburg Texas two brothers E W Moresville Bulent and Beers Bechwoelder Welmar 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Puner- al
B. J. Schneider
Wilson County
Weltkirchen
Austris
Mary Sehwaltier
Prod Zlese
San Antonio
Charlie Stockie
Southton
Henry Schr
Meccy
Frank Kaspar
Floresquhr
Helmuth
Jean G. Cg.b
Alfred Sehneider
Floresvite
Mary Winkler
Sehulenbure
Oites Brothers
E.W. Moresville
Bechwolder
Welnar
Granslchildren
Arenidenila Metn
Two Girls Held in Clothing Thefts Reported
Report states two young girls, both around sixteen, were detained after alleged clothing thefts during a spring shopping trip. Police recovered swimsuits and related items as part of the incident.
American Trader Horn Returns to U S Army After Wandering
A rambling wartime note recounts Trader Horn, an American wanderer, joining the U S Army after years of travel across Africa, the Middle East, and New Zealand. He explains his motivation, his varied experiences, and his request to serve where he can aid any country.
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Examnacian
Todd
Routh Agcha
Titan
Capalownia Caim
Ordea
Yas
Nemy
Wincesko Java
Tahganyika
Banda AU Maurits
Mare
New Zealand
South Africa
United States
Washington
Jim
Kteesty Ciecksip
Wanda
Talal
FAI Na’s War Era Charity and Trade Ties Revealed
A fragmented account portrays FAI Na as a wartime figure active in philanthropy and commerce. It notes his alleged links to Trader Horn Todd in Africa, investments in Transvaal gold, Red Cross efforts, and support for ambulance hats. The piece mentions admiration from Ford Market Smuts and support for Allied aid packages in Africa.
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Fai Na
Pyramistes
Qswu
Ford Market Smuts
Toby O. Ke
Lieu- Lenand
Stlmn Salesenayy
Alan
Nalstiera
USO Daily Activities and Open House Schedule
A fragmented listing details USO Army WHCA events in South San Antonio and nearby areas. Activities include open house, musical programs, dances, public suppers, a theater movie, radio broadcasts, and troop welfare sessions with several venues and times noted, such as 2 pm and 7 pm sessions, plus band performances and civic group participation.
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Oinday
Mrcaal
Enty
USC Army Whca
North Alara
Save Elk
USO
P. i
Cod Netti
Reaper Etvices
Pic Chursk
Mks
Trackenridge High School
Hite
Sony Sop
Tyron
Power
Tso-Army Y
South San Antonio
Guliitana
Naboo
Lutheran Betsice
Boy Scouts Intendance
South
UO Nattensi
Tod Tony
Dunit
Sganghonette
Dindto
Wild Fm
Harry Pyare
Frio
USON
Nacavdoctien
National
Onen
Nora Norcia
Dane Ng
Palelek
N Barish
Hat Uroealwation Anas
UG Army Aly Toree Bans
Old Time and Mele Dance Adverts At Local Halls
Fragmented notices announce marches and balls across March 27 21 with Willetts Orchestra and Helen Steinkamp sponsor. Listings mention venues including Sut. Mar. 27 Eagle Ball, Hermann Ban’s Ball, Ra Ten Hall, and dance features by Villets and Blamering Vintage No 38 with Wadew-pe Cid fashined dance Feat Hl.
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City News
Comumerer and Press
Willetts Oreh
Helen Steinkamp
Ady
New San
Lax
Vertight
Hermann Ban
Botherpers
Mae
YA Willett
Jane
Texas Market Notes Amid Weekend Trading Slumps
Texas farm markets show mixed signals as buyers at the San Antonio livestock market report steady to slightly higher hog prices while cattle and sheep move with variable demand. Extension service analyst C H Bowles notes February economic positioning is softer than eight months prior, with farm produce prices easing and retail food costs rising about seven percent.
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San Antonio
UEIRA
Aervica
C.H. Bowles
AL and M, College
Foxas
Tera Qs & Lee
Bowles
Nurse First Woman to Earn Air Medal at Bowman Field
The first Air Medal awarded to a woman was presented at Bowman Field Army Air Base. Second Lieutenant Maria 7074, nurse to five seriously injured officers evacuated from India, cared for them aboard the troop carrier from Walter Reed hospital in Washington. Over seven days she guided a perilous flight through jungle and sea, earning the landmark decoration for valor and service.
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Maria
Long Islad
Bowman Field Army Air Base
Rete
Sier
India
I Walter Reod
Washington
Swardian
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