Red Tanks Batter at Key German Front Bases
London dispatch reports Soviet forces pressing a spring offensive across the front around Leningrad and toward Schlusselburg. Soviet radio claims an important strategic point near Leningrad while Germans say they frustrated a tank assault near Take Uimen in the Arctic sector. Murmansk port air raid resumed as German bombers struck the Soviet Arctic supply hub.
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London
Leningrad
Schlusselburg
Lake Latoga
Byhn Associated Press
Russia
Nazi High Command
Ukraine
Moscow
Take Uimen
Russe
Red
Hitler
Soviet Arctic
Murmansk
City audit finds single discrepancy in 1940 41 finances
The annual city audit completed Tuesday shows among thousands of dollars received and paid out a single discrepancy. Former Mayor Maury Maverick had collected only 799 482 of 8000 dollars due him for the year and will receive the remaining eight cents. Mayor C K Quin said the eight cents would be sent at once and Maverick earned the full 2000 dollars, deserving it.
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Jit
Maury Maverick
C. K. Quin
Maverick
Quin
City Urges Closed Friday Work Pause and Holy Week Hours
City officials announced a Good Friday pause in business activity from noon to 3 p m with city hall closing Friday afternoon. Mayor C K Quin urged employers to release workers for Strvites during these hours and to observe the citywide closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
C. K. Quin
India’s factions tested by British envoy in talks
The article reviews Indian factions Moslems Hindus and princes and the Indian National Congress as it reports Sir Stafford Cripps’s proposals for independence. It notes divisions risk delaying harmony and warns Japan’s onslaught makes immediate independence urgent while the envoy must avoid home policy delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gandhi
India
Sir Stafford
England
House of Lords
New Delhi
Rts
Indian National Congress
Canada
South Africa
Pyknou
Crippé
Churchill
Club Seeks Fund For Raid Sirens In San Antonio
The Elysian club launches a drive to raise funds for another alarm siren amid city concerns. A dance on April 11 at 8:30 p.m. at Municipal auditorium will feature Phoney Fielder's orchestra with 50 cent admission. Tickets available at the auditorium.
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Worr Ao
San Antonio
Elysian Club
Municipal Auditorium
Pheny Fielder
Standard Oil Head Denies Rubber Deal
Standard Oil figures testified to the committee that the company began extensive rubber program planning before Pearl Harbor and acted to aid national defense. Parish described 1938 activities and data shared with the Army and Navy on synthetic rubber, including Buna status. Arnold noted Standard’s agreement with I G Farben led to transfers of rubber patents to Germany before U S entry, while denying harmful anti trust issues.
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Tmberk
Pearl Harbor
Parish
Council of National Defense
Stanard
Army
Navy
Standard
South Americans Begin Training at Randolph Field
The Group of 10 South American cadets join aviation cadets and U S army student officers at Randolph Field for preliminary work in January before entering the Nying school at Uvalde for primary training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Field
United States Army
Uvalde
Mayor's Whip Brings Taxes to San Antonio Packers
The city health department reports 63626.84 in delinquent inspection fees paid by seven meat-packers. One firm remains delinquent and will risk loss of inspection service by Wednesday per the mayor's ultimatum. Collected funds go to March license and dues, with total receipts listed for Stinson Held Stinson Coffee Stinson Corporation Court Building Rectors and the parking directors.
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Dfayor Go. m. Wuln
Ulimatum Toy
San Antonio
City Health Department
Stinson
Desitt
U S Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Crosses in Pacific War
The article details awards to pilots and crew, including Chaplain Joseph F. LaFleur of Opelousas Louisiana and Maj. Cecil Combs, Capt. James Connally and Walter Ford, for distinguished flying in action. It recounts efforts against Japanese ships, air attacks, and a long recovery flight.
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Corenafic
Joseph’ F. LaFleur
Opelousas
Mgr
Stanley K. Robinson
Morgantown
W.a
Cagt
Colm P. Kelly
Haruna
Hewitt T. Wireless
Fresno
Calif
Alvin J. Mueller
New Braunfels
Louis JT. Silva
Colton
Pvt. Green
P. Williams
Iowa City
Ions
Maj
Cecil 3. Combs
Arlington
Texas
James T. Connally
Waco
Walter R. Ford
Albuquerque N. M
Eubank
J Himself
Emmett Donnell
Jack
Adams
Anadors
Oxln
Kenneth D. Casper
Humboldt
Kan
Carey L. ‘O'Bryan
Topeka
Pain to Reel at Museum opens San Antonio show
The twelfth annual San Antonio artists exhibition at the Witte Museum runs from April 5 with 234 entries, 117 selected for display. A jury including James Caillman Jr of Houston, Jane Harper of Our Lady of the Lake College, and Loren Moziey of the University of Texas will judge and award prizes before the doors open. Exhibitors include Estellyn Achning, Gordon Addie, Evelyne Allen, and many others.
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Witte Museum
San Antonio
James Caillman’ Jr
Museum of Fine Arts
Houston
Jane Harper
Our Lady of the Lake
Loren Moziey
Fine Arts Department
University of ‘Texas
Estellyn Achning
Gorden
Ad+ die
Evelyne Allen
Oeph
Ben P. Bailey Jr
Bertha Bennett
Rosalie Berkowitz
Harding Black
Leslie A. Boswell
Frances Brand
Hazel DB. Cagle
Sgt
Andrew Christensen Jr
Lorena Dark
Dutz Davis
Clara Duer
D. Flores Garga
Rena Maverick Green
Georgia Mi. Harris
Corinne Hellums
William B. Holleran
Warren Hunter
Dell Isaac
Gillard Kargl
Isla Lloyd
Lucy Mav
Erick
Grace L. Meima
Lola Murlier
Mra
Helen McDade
Alice Naylor
Cecilg Newheisel
V. Pelrae
Fanny Pulmam
Anne Claire Ris ‘Dal
Lannie Rees
J. B. Robinson
Harald 4. Roney
Harriette Leo Smith
Marietta Smith
Georgette West
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Little Brother
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Standard Oil
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Firbank
Sil
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Whatess
Wheless
Defense
Furniture CO Commerce
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