Air Control Bill Opposed In Test Vote
In the Texas House a first test vote showed opposition to the air control bill. A motion by Wagar Hutchins of Greenville to print was tabled by a simple majority. The measure, needing two thirds to advance, now goes to the printer for at least a day before desks, after a lengthy committee session and a late quorum. The committee reported favorably 9 to 2 after prior hearings and subcommittee votes.
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Senate
Texas House
Wagar
Hutchins
Greenville
Negro Soldiers Have Better Eyes
CHICAGO May 4 Inductees of color show superior vision. Dr G R Engelmann of Chicago at the Illinois Optometric association reports 8k percent of negro inductees had normal vision versus 69.9 percent of white inductees. Further studies will assess adaptability for combat roles needing keen vision such as driving plane recognition and sniping.
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Chicago
G. R. Englemann
Tllinois Optometric Association
Engelmann Wold
Chlorine Fire Breaks Out at Dallas Plant
Green tinged smoke filled the air as over 30 soldiers and firemen fought a blaze yesterday. Large chlorine tanks at a chemical plant were destroyed in the fire, causing evacuations and alarms as responders battled the flames.
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Dallas
Early 20th Century Blue Stan Ointment Ad Claim
An advertisement touts a single application of Blue Stan Ointment for itching and eczema with promises of healing. It urges repeated use as needed and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfying. The copy mimics faded product phrasing and misspellings.
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Hush
Feller
Daughter of Nazi Dutch Chief Meld
London reports quote Istanbul correspondent French independent news alleging a Dutch chief’s daughter was kidnapped and held hostage by reiters. Dutch soldiers could not confirm the claim while an Istanbul account noted no trace of the gun and said threats against Dutch traitors persisted amid wartime turmoil.
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Meld
London
Reiters
Istanbul
French
Independent News Today
Seyse-Diquart
Arthur Seyse-Inquert
Cievrman High
Yp Sons
Netherlands
Tney
Jone
Restano
Holland
Konztren
Hendrix Alexander Boyssardt
Daley
Murray Voices Labor Demands In California Speech
In San Francisco on May 4 Philip Murray urged CIO leaders that governments must not let individuals or firms profit excessively from the war. He said American labor would sacrifice while the U K seeks a square deal and labor should receive fair treatment. He criticized Congress for stabilizing wages while prices rise, noting muted response from coal miners on wage cuts.
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Congress
Funeral Held for Victoria Pioneer
Funeral services were conducted in Bloomington for Mrs. Mary Luetla Wynn, a pioneer resident of Victoria County, who died at Westhoff. Surviving are sons Albert Wynn of Robstown, G I Wynn of San Antonio, Arthur Wynn of Bloomington and F G Wynn of Corpus Christi, and four daughters Lida Finley of Oregon, Thula Steel, Bella Fikiow of Tennessee, and Jan Je Biking of West.
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Bloomington
Mary Luetla Wynn
Victoria County
Westhoff
Albert W. Wyn
Robstown
Foe Threatens Own Troops in Captured Letter
An April 18 letter from Italian brigade headquarters warns German officers who coaxed surrenders to face proceedings. It states officers and NCOs who urged men to lay down arms will be identified and punished, with consequences for prisoners and their relatives after the war.
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Alghars
Germany
Battle for Kuban Delta In Full Swing
Moscow reports the Kuban delta fighting is in full swing with both sides holding positions. A Kuban dispatch claims a major air battle west of Krasnodar as Soviet airmen down 54 German planes and lose 21 in two days, aided by American‑made aircraft. Front activity includes raids on German communications and airdromes as the campaign ramps up.
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Moscow
Kuban
Novorossisky
Black Sea
Sea of Azov
Krasnodar
War Correspondent Notes On Road Mines In Tunisia
In Tunisia April 29 Harold Boxle reports German engineers retreating as Allied forces close in. Road mines packed with 11 pounds of explosive threaten command cars and jeeps, prompting crews to armor vehicles and rely on sandbags. The piece highlights Goums from Morocco and Corps Franc Afrique, plus colorful anecdotes of soldiers naming their vehicles after loved ones and odd signs at bridges as the campaign nears its end.
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Harold ¥. Boxle
Tunisia
Secioy Frentein
Mediterranean
Goums
Atlas Mountains
Morocco
Corps Franc D'Afrique
Ustugs
Bela
Brooklen Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
Sepialy
Maxine
WPB Appeals for Unused Farm Metal
Ty By Lovell head of the salvage division of the district WPB office urged farmers and the farm equipment industry to donate unused scrap metal. He stressed scrap collections are vital to the nation’s drive for supplies and urged careful gathering of all old farm machines and metal.
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Lovell
WPB
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