Commissions to Movie Wars Banned in Rider
A House military bill tightens officer commissions, banning promotions to athletes or inexperienced personnel. Rep Charles T. Faddis argues the practice has fueled a national scandal and calls for commissions only for graduates of West Point or Annapolis or those with formal military training. The measure, approved unanimously by the committee, also bars bonuses for a first enlistment while boosting pay for several ranks. The bill moves toward floor action after Senate approval.
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Policy Trend: Iceland and U S Curb Soldier Marriages
REYJAVIK Iceland April 29 delayed UP reports both the United States army and the Iceland government are urging measures to discourage marriages between soldiers. The governments seek to prevent personal unions from affecting duties while noting changing social norms.
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Army wire jobs let to firms in San Antonio area
Contracts for construction of electrical distribution systems for army stations have been let to the Martin Wright Electrical Company and the Avon Electric Company, both of San Antonio, according to an announcement from the district engineer’s office at Fort Sam Houston.
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Avon Electric Company
San Antonio
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Layoffs Ebb McNutt Says
Washington report indicates a decline in layoff numbers due to curtailed consumer goods production and plant retooling for war. McNutt cites unemployment benefits rising to 43 million dollars year to date, while initial and continuing claims fall after recent layoff trends.
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Paul V. McNutt
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War Bonds Aid Paratroop Effort Urged
A wartime appeal calls for Americans to buy multiple 18.75 U.S. War Bonds to fund parachutes and training for paratroopers. The plan envisions providing one parachute per man in every plane and requires thousands more for ongoing operations and training.
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USO Fund Drive Plans Discussed at Preview Conference
Plans for the 1942 USO fund raising campaign will be discussed at a preview conference called by regional chairman Col. W. B. Pattie. Dinner will be served at the Army Y.M.C.A. on North Alamo street at 7 p.m. followed by a general meeting. The delegation will inspect USO Army MLC A and WSO Catholic clubs. The 14 counties in the region include Bexar Comal Guadalupe Gonzales Karnes Wilson Atascosa McMullen LaSalle Frio Medina Bandera Kendall and Kerr. Bexar county's share of the $35,000,000 national quota is $32,000 to support local defense and recreational committees.
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Union Shop Ordered by Labor Board
The War Labor Board orders International Harvester to establish a union shop across eight Midwest plants affecting about 25 000 organized workers. The rule keeps members in the majority union for the contract term while allowing leave for those who wish. Minority unions and nonunion employees are not forced to join the majority. Plants listed include Springfield Ohio Milwaukee Wisconsin Rock Island East Moline Rock Falls Illinois and three in Chicago.
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Airways Man To Direct Cargoes
Robert J. Smith executive vice president of Braniff Airways was sworn in as an army lieutenant colonel assigned to the air service command. He will direct the transport of supplies and personnel to air bases and leave for Washington tomorrow.
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Robert J. Smith
Braniff Airways
Air Service Command
Washington
Army Red Cross Functions Told at Plaza luncheon
Raymond Sauter, Red Cross Held director at Fort Sam Houston, outlined Red Cross unit functions at a luncheon on the final day of the Volunteer Service Institute. He said post offices handle about 100 cases daily, with individualized problems requiring understanding, and noted waiving long standing rates to meet war time needs. Attendees included Lt. Gen. Walter Krueger and Col. H. K. Livesay among others. First wartime inspection of Texas A and M cadets was held by Col. B. L. A corps at Fort Sam Houston.
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Bexar County
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Walter Krueger
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Mary Banks Parry
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Local Teen Romance Tangles with Marines in Bakersfield
In Bakersfield on May 1, Teeland and peers described as close with American Marines face social fallout. Pvt Burke notes parental strain while West recalls family discipline over dating marines, highlighting tensions between youths and military presence.
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Man Struck by Cab Suffered Body Bruises on Thursday
Louis Robledo aged 42 of 1025 South Pecos Street was injured when a taxicab struck him on 1000 block of South Taredy Street Thursday afternoon. The driver is listed by policy versus Joe Rosales.
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