CCC marks eighth anniversary with defense role
Washington reports the Civilian Conservation Corps celebrates eight years as director James J. McEntee states the CCC remains a ready emergency agency. He notes 50 of 1,500 camps answered the war department call, aiding army air field and road projects while strengthening forests and land. The agency trained 2.5 million youths for military or defense work, with CCC graduates filling firefighter, driver, nco, and skilled roles.
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Floresville city election ballot features multiple alderman races
In Floresville the May election ballot lists Ea Me Danlei seeking re election and William Oxford challenging Alderman positions left by W J Elinghanseh. Names Blake Jr and others appear as candidates plus city officials facing reconnection questions and clerk notes.
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Maren
Oneshal
Ty Doleuaye
Iloces
Wille City
Turry Rity
Ea Me' Danlei
Cannins- Maner
Agther Dew
Wiliam Oxford
W, J
Elinghanseh
Lane End
Vo Blake Jr
Tiree
Berg
John Wo Reese
Himes
Watiors Ff
Coventry
Bain Poeds
Flying Cadet Experience at Randolph Field
A reminiscence of life as a flying cadet at Randolph Field, dubbed the West Point of the Air, detailing early morning wakeups, marching to the parade ground, issued uniform and gear, and the disciplined routine that molds cadets into men over a 16 week program. The narrator recalls brisk, precise mornings, shared dorms, and the rigorous preparation that defines cadet life.
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Jdm Weber
Randolph Field
West Point
Fom
Miles Werher
Eld
Pileen
Dawn Wind and Cadet Life at the Feeder Period
An excerpt describes harsh cadet discipline as upperclassmen exercise control over underclassmen during mess duty and meals. The text notes rigid seating, name terms like gunners, and a strict eating ritual with praise of obedience and physical strain.
Cadet Life and Discipline in Early Training Days
A first person account details upperclassman led drills at a Cadet training site. It covers breakfast routines, strict table manners, room etiquette, sound offs, marching commands, and the stress of adapting to military discipline under stern instructors. It notes classroom shifts, hygiene lectures, and the constant payback of rules through occasional missteps.
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J. BE
Strichon
Texas
Missouri Universities
Dodas
Cumwand
Updo
Tir Mayes
Wertz
Ole
Ola Barracks
Werney
Yersir
Native Texans Wed 51 Years at Home Wedding
Native Texans wed after 51 years as Mr and Mrs W L Munters celebrate their long marriage in a home ceremony attended by distant relatives and neighbors. The couple, with seven grandchildren, mark the milestone amid warm reflections on family and community.
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W. L. Munters
Ulemsiy
Blinday
Uoris
Tilysby
Hatier Sounal
Two Deaths Linked to Mislabelled Drug Bottles
March 28 report from Chicago notes two deaths linked to a mislabelled sleeping tablet bottle distributed with a new drug for pneumonia and infections. A 19 month old in East St Louis and a Farming ton Missouri man died after receiving sulphathiazine pills mistaken for the sleeping medicine. The American Medical Association and federal agencies urge rapid action to halt further mislabeling and protect patients.
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New York
Nng
American Medes Association
The
Medical Association
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Farmington
Maid dix
Tres
Morris Flehbedny
Midicad Journal
Bo Ghard
Soldiers convert Opera House into Catholic community center
A plan to lease the old Grand Opera House site at Alamo plaza to establish a Catholic community center for soldiers is announced. The National Catholic Community service coordinates remodeling with Executive Director Hesberk Lattosy leading, operations slated 4 pm weekdays and noon to 1 pm Saturdays. Msgr. John O Grady named national director, with support from a Washington committee and local service group.
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Grand Onora House
Alamo Plaza
National Catholic Cormilitly Service
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Tra. Hesberk Lattosy
Lace Sith
Caver Bac
Kosial Pacles
Sdatices
Coles
At. Trev
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Witional
N.C
Waalniten
Lelen
Helen Keller recalled by cousin in Alabama memories
Mrs Harrison recounts Helen Keller's early life in Alabama. She describes Keller as a shy blonde girl guided by teacher Miss A M Sullivan, Keller's education at Perkins and Ebrough, and the family’s struggles with illness and tragedy. Keller later became a noted author and lecturer.
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Tealhing School
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Own Holow
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Helo Aruer
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Murther
Trelens
Thomas Jefferson High School
Auditerium
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Tareista
San Antonio
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Polly Thampan
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Pension Club to Dedicate Hall Ceremony
A new hall at 1144 Rails Street is to be dedicated by the Pension Club. Officers listed include Innes as president Mrs Catarina V Hey Hernandez as vice president Surat I Castille as secretary and Ben Fernandez as treasurer. The program features song music and dancing starting with a formal program.
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Rails Street
Innes
Catarina V
Heydandez
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Castille
Ben Fernandez
Ridgeway Gill Ruling Asked In San Antonio Health Bill
Senatoc RA Weinert of Seguin Ying asked the state Attorney General for opinion on a Ridgeway health department bill for San Antonio. The measure passed the house, sits in senate committee, with Weinert as chairman. Representative J F Ridgeway of San Antonio authored it, proposing city health dept control by the Bexar County Medical Association and its auxiliaries, under supervision of three organizations. Currently the department personnel are directed by a board appointed by Mayor Maury Maverick.
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Weinert
Seguin
Ridgeway Health Department
San Antonis
House
Senate
J. F. Ridgeway
San Antonio
Bexar County Medical
Bexar Couty Truggists’ Association
Chect
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Maury Maverick
Pershing Praises Randolph Review in Air Covent Observation
General Pershing praised a Randolph field air review seen Saturday March 2. The letter to the Randolph commanding officer relayed his wartime appreciation for the event and noted the review of the film Wanted Wings.
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John J. Peresmag
Randolph Field
Brit Fen
Brant
Randolph
Guurrar Brant
Pershing
Catton Gin Controversy Reported in 1940 Department Listing
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Patricio Mas Drop in Ginnings at Sinton March with Catton gin figures and a 49,032 sum tied to 1940, alleged in Bam H. Presto restoration for the department of commerce. A perindl list pene showed 59,037 Catton mating for the 1941 saa, with unclear bearings relayed on the tail end.
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Patricio Mas
Patricia Courity
Bam H. Presto
Department of Commerece
Tax Statements Mailing Set By Davis Announcement
Ray Davis announced Saturday that 40,000 tax statements will be mailed. Between 60 and 80 statements daily will be mailed, with processing beginning Monday.
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Atatementa
Tex
Ray Davin
Davis
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