American troops refute Axis superweapons claim at Aberdeen
At Aberdeen proving ground, American forces showcase superior weaponry and firepower as D-Day nears. Col George G. Eddy notes armor-piercing ammunition and simplified American designs outmatch German and Japanese gear, while reports recount Tiger tanks crippled by armor-piercing rounds.
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Aberdeer
Aberdeen
ERMAN
Proving Ground
U. S
Army Ordnance Proving Ground
German Africa corps praise American tank speed
The text notes Italian and Japanese weapons are light and hard to handle, inferior to German and American arms. It mentions remnants of the German Africa corps discussing an American tank that could travel about 45 miles per hour and enter battle without time for repairs.
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German Africa Corps
New Army Sit Up Champ Claimed at Yale
The Army Air Forces Training Command at Yale announced a new claimant to the world sit-up championship. Staff Sergeant Edward A. Betanek performed 534 sit-ups in five hours and 54 minutes, far above typical daily capability. The prior service-wide record was 5200 sit-ups, set by a different post, with Lincoln, Nebraska mentioned.
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New Haven
Gann
Army Air Forces Training Command
Yale
Edward A. Betanek
Army
Jantzen
Lincoln
Neb
Allen's Foot-Fare Promises Dry Feet All Day
Advertising copy touts Allen's Foot-Fare powder to absorb perspiration and reduce odor. It urges shoppers to stop sweaty, uncomfortable feet and try this soothing product for all-day dryness and comfort in socks and stockings.
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Allen
FontsEaue
Neasest
Bathing Revue Benefit Opens Elks Carnival
A two day Elks Club carnival at the Elks building 215 East Pecan street will open at 8 p.m. with three bathing revues nightly. Saturday is Kelly field night and 150 Kelly field entertainers will perform each night. All 25 cent admissions go to build a crippled children's hospital in Gonzales as part of San Antonio lodge fundraising, which has a $6000 city quota.
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Prinay
Elks Club
Texas Elks
Gonzales
Hugh Werren
San Antonio
Father and Son Jailed in Assault at St Hedwig Bar
Andulade Hernandez a St Hedwig farmer received 60 days in County Court at Law No 1 and his son Ewlagia 30 days on charges of assaulting Fete Gorzell a constable at the Lavinsk bar in St Hedwig on April 1 after being asked to disperse a disturbance. Gorzell said he needed 23 stitches for back and arm slashes and spent two weeks in bed recovering.
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Andulade Hernandez
St. Hedwig
Ewlagia
Fete Gorzell
Lavinsk
Gorzeil
Family Doctor In War Praised At Texas Medical Meet
Gen. Bethea lauded a family doctor who joined World War II service for cutting surgery mortality in half. McCloskey General Hospital at Temple reported half its 3600 beds unfilled as it adapts to wartime medical needs. Other talks covered foot faults, colon cancer obstructions, and lung abscess treatment. Dr. H. F. Connolly succeeded Dr. Charles Venable as president.
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Brie
JA. Bethea
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
State Medical Association of Texas
Gunter Hotel
General Berthes
McCloskey
G. W. N. Eggers
University of Texas Medical School
Eggers
G. V. Brindley
Scott and White Hospital
J. H. Johnson
A. 0. Singleton
The
Texas Medical School
H. F. Connolly
Waco
Charles Venable
San Antonio
Shot Shells Made For Army Pistols
Chrysler corp announced manufacture of shot shells to fit 45 caliber army pistols to aid stranded sailors soldiers and airmen in shooting fish birds and small game. The plant in Evansville has repacked 4 000 000 shells in 45 caliber steel cases each with 135 lead pellets.
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Evansville
Ind
Chrysler Corporation
Karnes City Ensign Earns Silver Star In Sicily Action
Karnes City Ensign John W. Johnson receives the Silver Star for gallantry during the Sicily invasion in July 1943. He led a hazardous beach survey under heavy fire and later piloted ships to the landing point. Johnson previously earned the Navy Cross for actions in French Morocco.
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University of Texas Naval FA. O. T. C
Austin
John W. Johnson
Karnes City
Sicily
Johnson
Ensign Johnson
French Morocca
Layton
Karhes City
Navy
Eugene B. Layton
San Antonio
Issayit
Marshall Islands
Army
Central Pacific
Arquette
Leroy A. Arquette
Miami Beech
Pla
Aap
John A. Arquette
San Marcos Street
James P. Shelburn
Main Street
Lampasas
Southwest Pacific
Escaped convict tied to string of burglaries in San Antonio
A 30 year old convict who escaped two weeks ago from Huntsville's Woodlawn penitentiary was recaptured in the 1500 block of North Flores street. He admitted five other burglaries in San Antonio. He wore stolen pants and a wristwatch from Mrs Lois Pledger at 919 Ripley street after prying a window with two screwdrivers on Tuesday. Detectives Jack Hutton and Sam Cantu identified him once the crime scene details were reviewed. The man had been imprisoned twice before and faced a five year burglary sentence prior to the escape.
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Woodlawn
Elyville State Penitentiary
Lois Pledger
Ripley Street
Fores Street
San Antonio
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