Two Roosevelts Decorated for Africa Action
Washington May 7 Brig Gen Theodore Roosevelt and his son Capt Quentin Roosevelt were decorated for gallantry in North Africa. The War Department said General Roosevelt received the Oak Leaf cluster in lieu of a Silver Star while his son earned the Silver Star. Also honored was Lieut Col Charles P Summerall for gallantry at Phoebus Virginia.
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Charles. P. Surmmerall
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L A Schools Set Bond Mark in War Savings Drive
San Antonio schools led a nationwide drive raising over six million dollars in War Savings stamps and bonds. The Texas quota covered 1354 jeeps and funds to buy 400 more, with San Antonio notably purchasing 20 Flying Fortresses. Washington plans a special award to Texas schools for the contributions. A new diet suggestion recommends only carbonated water for the first 24 hours of flu recovery.
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Teurer
Tomato Prices Edge Down in Rio Grande Valley Trade
Rio Grande galley tomato prices eased from LY cents at the week’s start to S$ and 6 cents by Wednesday as shipments from Vall and green wrap tomatoes from Mexico and Florida moved.
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Spiritual Force Aids Scientist and His Legacy
A feature on Dr. George Washington Carver highlights how faith, and daily nature walks inspired by God, fueled his genius. The piece notes Carver’s peanut innovations, spiritual belief in Christ, and the idea that belief translates into knowledge and achievement.
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George Washington Carver
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Coleridge
Thomas to Inspect Peacock Cadets
Col. George D. Thomas assistant chief of staff for Texan forces will inspect the Peacock Military Academy cadets during a Mother's Day review Sunday at 3 pm. The program includes competitive drill events, close order drill and a key display by the Peacock Lancer unit led by Captain Dae and Colonel Collen.
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Woman Defies Oyster Order In Philadelphia Restaurant
A 63 year old German born woman, Olga Behueller, refused to leave a Philadelphia restaurant despite an Eastern Defense command army order to move from the Maine to Florida seaboard area. A military board questioned her about German club membership and Judge Ganey set a hearing for May 17 on her request for a declaratory judgment while the order remained in force.
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Eoastern Defense Command
De Gaulle and Giraud to share leadership in North Africa
London May 17. Generals Henri Honore Giraud and Charles De Gaulle will preside alternately over the executive council of the French provisional central power in North Africa. De Gaulle accepts proposals in Giraud s April 27 letter to the Fighting French.
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McKinley School Plans Pageant and Garden Lunch
The McKinley school will hold its annual pageant and garden lunch at the school Friday at 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring a box lunch and almonds for the event hosted by Mrs. Edger Vandermeial with lively remarks and a note on good taste.
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