Mayor to Seek Independent State Aviation Commission
Mayor Mann announces plans to push a special law creating an independent Texas state aviation commission. He argues current routes favor Dallas Fort Worth and hinder San Antonio air service to Monterrey and Mexico City, noting Eastern and Yoakum beam issues and delays in federal approval. He cites discrimination against San Antonio and says he will urge immediate action in the Texas House.
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Nazi Leader Hurt In Auto Accident
London dispatch reports Victor Lutze chief of staff of the Nazi storm troops died in a Potsdam hospital from injuries after an automobile accident. Lutze, longtime Hitler loyalist, had succeeded Col. Ernst Roehm following Roehm's death in the 1934 purge.
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Injured Army Entertainer Returns to U S
New York May 1 A brave beautiful touper named Gypsy Markoff returns from the wars to entertain the fighting men as soon as she heals She bears a red jagged scar on her forehead from a Pan-American clipper crash near Lisbon where she spent six weeks in a hospital and spoke of resuming her work for the troops
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Lisbon Hospital
Governor Names Welfare Director In Texas Appointment
Dulley L. Lewis of Fort Worth was appointed executive director of the state department of public welfare to replace J. S. Murchison who resigned. His nomination was sent to the senate for confirmation and referred to the governors nominations committee. The welfare board described Lewis as an engineer.
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Edwards Rites Held at Nixon
Funeral services for Tom G. Has Wards, a Nixon rancher, were held Sunday at Nixon Methodist Church. He died Saturday at a local hospital on his birthday and wedding anniversary. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Bunnie Preston Edwards, sister Mrs. Mary Lee Baett, brothers D. D Ald, Garl 2nd Noble Edwards of San Antonio, Rabb Edwards of Comfort.
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Nixon Methodist Church
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Rabb Edwards
Comfort
Steelmen See Payroll Boost Two Day Week
Washington reports steel industry sources say Paul McNutt’s order for a compulsory 48 hour week will raise steel payrolls by about 100 million dollars annually. Over 500,000 workers would gain time and a half for overtime, with no rise in production or labor needs.
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Prowlers Steal Close to $600 From Hotel Guests
Downtown hotels report thefts early Monday as several guests lose cash. Lieut L G Shapiro says his room was entered and $330 disappeared. Lieut B T Slover misses $120. Pvt Edward Pacheco and Sgt James Goren both lose $384. Capt T M Goren and Staff Sgt Simon Falkoft report $40 taken from their room while asleep.
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Sewage Plant Expansion Approved for San Antonio
An early 400 percent expansion of the San Antonio sewage disposal plant on Riting road is set for Monday at city hall after War Production Board approval. The project costs about 850000 with 65800 federal funds, and 600000 more is still needed to supply facilities for Fort Sam Houston disposal into the San Antonio River.
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Washington war talks muddled by conflicting signals
A fragmented Washington analysis traces contradictory submarine war front notes from Truman Knox and other officials. It cites estimates of wartime losses, convoy effectiveness, and potential invasion timelines while noting unclear postwar aims and Russia’s role in shipments to Allied fronts.
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Legislature Near Finish as Adjournment Looms
AUSTIN May 3 The Texas legislature moves toward a final adjournment in one week with conference committee work dominating the remaining agenda. Key issues include major appropriations measures and possible changes to old age assistance funding, auditor status, and regulatory licensing reforms, while most other proposed legislation has been dropped.
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Three San Antonio Stations Suspended for Gas Violations
At hearings before Commissioner Tremaine three San Antonio gas stations faced suspensions for contraband fuel sales and ration violations. Albert Brown admitted selling five gallons without coupons and received a 30 day suspension beginning June 1. Golden West No.4 operator Hagen drew a 34 day suspension. Morris station owner Morris acknowledged irregularities and received a three week suspension starting June 1. An officer alleged improper influence by armed forces personnel during the incidents.
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Castroville
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Golden West
Porter Street
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Morris
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Col Martin Transfers to Patterson Field Ohio
Col Martin a senior officer at the San Antonio Air Depot Control Area command is reassigned to Patterson Field Ohio to serve as executive to Maj Gen Walter H Frank chief of the air service command. He departs San Antonio Wednesday leaving Duncan and Kelly fields where he served since March 1941 with no successor named yet.
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San Antonio Air Depot Control Area Command
Patterson Field
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Walter H. Frank
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San Antonio
Duncan Field
Kelly Field
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San Antonio Air Depot
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Depet
San Antonio Air Depot Control Area
Couple Charged Under Alien Law in New Braunfels
Maria Lesl de faenz and her husband Encarnacion were arraigned before A. V. Knight on December 26 in New Braunfels for failing to register or be fingerprinted, charged as aliens under the alien registration act. Bonds were set at 500 each.
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Encarnacion
A. V. Knight
New Braunfels
Senator Sees Gas Shortage Sparks Fuel Inquiry
Senator Bennett Clark of a special fuel investigating committee warned of a probable shortage of gasoline and fuel oil nationwide. He cited evidence from western fuel conditions, noting halted new oil well drilling by independents and urging Ickes to consider crude oil price increases.
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Police Probe Plane Firing On Brooklyn
Brooklyn police investigate a mystery after an unidentified plane fired 36 caliber machine gun bullets at Brooklyn apartment houses and a street, injuring a person in a Sabbath day air talk. Four shell slugs recovered. ballistic experts say they resemble machine gun rounds. No agency claims responsibility.
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