Around the Plaza tribute to the army mule and muleology remarks
A column notes the army mule remains essential despite mechanization. It recalls four mule handling rules that urge firm measures if a mule resists, and it includes a San Antonio reader’s skepticism about the advice. The piece cites James V. Bennett on conscientious objectors and prison reform, with a tease of continuation on Page 2.
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H. K. Reynolds
International News Service
Washington
Jh.m
Brazos
Hind
James V. Bennett
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Probation
Cassino Salerno Vet Recalls Tough German Defense
Roy E Webb, infantryman of the 6th Division, recalls the Salerno and Cassino fights. He endured mines and a 18 foot fall in Cassino, visited by his parents during sick leave from Deshon General Hospital. Webb praises German defenses, notes tunnel networks and fresh Nazi reserves, and describes a recalled battle where his unit faced heavy resistance but advanced.
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Gpl
Roy E. Webb
San
Cassinnr
Sam
United States
Webb
W. L. Douglas
Montana Street
Deshon General Hospital
Butler
Salerno
Cassina
Philip
Ben Seilheimer
Hamm Ittait
Seilheimers
Phines
San Aniguie
Cassino
Ter
Africa
Russia
Plelely
Backing Down On the News By Bugs Baek
A fragmented opinion piece mocks unilateral contracts and wartime diplomacy. It parodies Roosevelt and Churchill planning a second meeting to resurface the Atlantic Charter, suggesting a staged reinpt and exposing satirical skepticism about the leaders and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur “Bugs
Baek
Servier
Atlantic Charter
Roosevelt
Churchill
Statin
Fire destroys tourist court near Houston highway
The 2601 UnuEleme CAUSES area saw a tourist court suffer $6200 in damage to Gable Lodges one mile from the Houston highway early Monday evening. Firemen reported total destruction. the Laurl Heights Beauty Shop, Laurel Stephenson proprietor, sustained $450 damage in the same incident. Owner is L. D. Gilmore, 119 East Hollywood.
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Houston
Duke Carver
Laurel Heighls
Laurel Stephenson
L. D. Gilmore
Easi
Hollywood
Sale of State School Land Set to Offer in May 1944
State school lands totaling 225 000 peres will be offered for sale on May 2 1944. Bascom Giles, commissioner of the General Land Office, states lands lie in more than 75 counties across the state. Interested parties should write Bascom Giles in Austin Texas.
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Bascom Giles
General Island Office
General Land Office
Austin
Texas
Fenwick Elementary Holds Spring Health Roundup
Fenwick elementary school will host its annual health roundup at 1 pm on Wednesday. Mothers of the district are asked to bring their preschool children for diphtheria and smallpox immunizations.
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Fenwick
Drinkers To Pay Extra Tax On Beer After April First
San Antonio beer drinkers will pay one cent more per eight ounce glass of draft beer under an amendment to the San Antonio OPA beer order. Retailers may add the new tax to the ceiling price of draft beer in the 60 county OPA district. A 3 percent cabaret tax will also be added to beer sold in cabarets, with the tax stated separately.
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San Antonio
Clifton George Jr
OPA
George
Tax Office Extends Hours To Aid License Fees
The Tax Department will stay open until 8 p.m. Wednesday and until 7 p.m. Thursday to help with license fee payments. Deputy Myers and the staff will work late to accommodate taxpayers and provide service beyond the regular 8:30 a.m. start.
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Tax Office
P. Myers
Prizes Awarded In Eighth Annual Oratory Contest
Miss Laura Jane Montague of Inrarnate Word High School won first prize in the eighth annual oratorical contest at Central Catholic High School Monday night. Irene Siden of St Marys High School finished as runner-up and received a Penacity Jewel. Invited by Brother Anthony Frederick of St Marys University, the program featured the Paladin Jewel and Belt Award trophies.
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Laura Jane Montague
In~rarnate Word High School
Central Catholic High School
Catholic Students’ Missionary
Seattle
Ficer
Ward High School
Irene Siden
Yale Aye~ Ane
St. Mary's High School
Brother Anthony Frederick
St. Mary's University
Vatican Protest From London on Holy See Food Shortages
In London informed sources report Vatican authorities have protested to the Nazis over severe restrictions on food supplies for the Holy See. The protest signals growing tension over wartime rationing and access to essential goods for Vatican operations.
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Vatican
London
Holy See
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Brazos Bottom
Feders
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Quarterly Journal
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
East Pecan ST
Travis Park
Carver G. Sanders
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Sanders
Culebra Avena
P. S
Count Guard
Cpl
Nemours & CO
Transportation Advanc
Pattemn
United States Employment Service
West Nueva
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C. Burnz
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Burnzy
Church of the Messiah
Gonzales
Laura Jane Montague Recely Ladin
Jewel
Prilip Morris
Philip Morris
Prinie Morris
Puimap Morris
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