Texas Politics and the Homecoming of Former Governors
An old wartime voyage memory frames Texas political continuity as ex governors James V. Alfred Dan Moody drift past like familiar figures. The piece notes distrust of modern politics yet preserves hope in shared-democracy traditions amid a changing national scene. It contrasts a grim ocean voyage with the reassuring sight of Texan political veterans returning to public life.
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O'Daniel
Texas
Alfred
Russell Lowell
Dan Moory
Washington
W. Lee O'Daniel
America
James Vu
Dan Moody
Funeral Set for Mrs Storbeck
Funeral services for Mary Storbeck 68 of 1502 Ruiz street proceed Tuesday at 7:20 am from Riebe Funeral Home to St Agnes Church for a Requiem Mass. A Seguin native, she lived here 80 years and belonged to Vineta Lodge and the Order of Nermann Sons. Survived by husband Robert Storbeck, son John Storbrek, daughter Mrs. R. C. Bayly, brothers August John George Otto William Harry Stewart and sister Mrs. Loutie Schlather.
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Mary Storbeck
Ruiz Street
Riebe
St Agnes Church
Paul Potgens
Seguin
Storbeck
Vineta Lodge
Order of Nermann Sons
Robert Sterberk
John Storbrek
R. C. Bayly
August
John
George
Otto
William
Harry Stewart
Loutie, Schlather
Auto injures 65 year old man on South Flores
Timoteo Ramirez, 65, suffered cuts to head and hands after being struck by a car in the 400 block of South Flores alinet. He was treated at Robert A. Green Nespityl Monday.
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Timoteo Ramirez
Robert A. Green Nespityl
South Flores Alinet
Benefit Show Aids Navy and China Relief in San Antonio
The San Antonio Musical club hosts a benefit at Municipal Auditorium May 18 to raise funds for navy and China relief. The program features ballet and opera artists, Br Erle Sorantin conducting Our Lady of the Lake College orchestra, and Perry Horine with performances by Melba Biard and others. Tickets go on sale May 11 and 12.
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Bunken Gardens
San Antonio
Goth
Navy
China
Cavanaugh
May Ethel Vaught
Archie Heep
Anelle Kavanaugh
Coates Gwynne
Dr. Savantin
David Griffin
Frank Doyle
On the Home Front Let's Wage War on Waste
Civilian defense editor urges conserving all home and business items to aid war effort. Readers are asked to envelope suggested tips, pack goods carefully, and extend rationed resources while supporting aircraft warning centers and volunteer efforts.
Suburbs Plan New School Buildings and Additions
Suburbs approve contracts for two new school sites in Hot Wells and Bowlh Ban Antania, with four classrooms each to serve elementary and high school needs. Estimated cost £94,000. South San Apitonio to get a 16 classroom addition with library and equipment to handle enrollment growth of 300, projected at $51,000.
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Blas
Bowlh Ban An
Tania
Commion
San Apitonio School
Final Arrangements For Mamas Viel Day Parade
Final plans for a memorial parade to the National Cemetery will be finalized at a United Way Veterans council meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Elks Club. John W. Nell, quartermaster of Sam Honslan Post No. 76 VF, provided the details.
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United Way Veterans Council
Tan P.m
Elks Club
John W. Nell
Sam Honslan
Police Hunt Sergeant After Free Ride Theft
Police pursue a sergeant alleged to have taken a car without payment from a lot on College and Navarre Street at 11 30 p m Sunday. The vehicle was later found with 12 gallons of gas at a Broadway location. The suspect was last seen driving away on Broadway.
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Ponte
Mary Jahnson
Donaldson Avenue
College Mid Navarre Street
Johnson
Broadway
Saul
Woman Attacked by Four Men Found Unconscious on Somerset Road
A 27 year old woman reported being assaulted by four men on Somerset Road near the 7200 block. She was found unconscious Sunday morning with a partial car license number and claimed one assailant was nicknamed Buddy. She said she had three beers and three whiskies downtown before the incident.
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Somerset Road
Somerset
Sue
Diere
Mate Returns to Post After Illness
Hamel F. Eley, chief gunner's mate, returned to duty Monday morning at the Coast Guard recruiting office in the post office building after a month off duty due to illness.
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Hamel F. Eley
Coast Guard Recruite Iing Office
Lad Vows To Slay Japs
Harold Ray Guinn, a San Antonio boy born in 1924, writes from Camp Norpyle about his father Sergeant Thornton F. Guinn in the Philippines. The youth, a World War I veteran himself, expresses hope that no news means his dad remains safe despite wartime confusion.
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Harold Ray Guinn
San Antonio
Sam Houston
Thornton F. Guinn
Harold
Camp
Norupyle
Philippine Islands
Guinn
Philippines
Ile
Can Normoyle Cran
War Department
Jay
Navy Seeks 440 Negro Messmen at Corpus Christi
Navy announces 440 African American messmen for duty at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Recruiter J. B. Grasse in San Antonio lists age 17 to 30, with ratings including chiefs steward, officers’ mess attendants, and various classes. Applications available at the post office building.
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Navy
Ue Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi
J. B. Grasse
San Antonio
Ehiel Soaks
Cnn
Equalization Board Sworn in Hardship Terms Adopted
The board of equalization was sworn in Monday, headed by Judge Charles W. Anson, with Miss Margnetite Pape administering the oath. Bids will be opened Wednesday for binding the 1942 tax assessment book, after which notices will be sent out.
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Fong
Charles W. Anson
Board ‘of Equalization, Earings
Margnetite Pape
Commissioners’ Court
Bacring Down On The News
Armies of six million men are described as a huge outdoor event with each man in place of dismissal. The writer mocks submarine service and highlights a power blackout, electric meter readings, and high rise living with sealed windows and curtains during wartime.
Missing 389 Chickens Reported in Mollysund Borough
Thorman Simons reported to police that 389 chickens have vanished from a lot at S07 Mollysund boulevard to the past within ten days. Slamona valued the hens at 178.
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Mollysund Boulevard
Thorman Simons
Masis
Slamona
Loan Firms Oppose Tax Cut Protest in San Antonio
A San Antonio group of loan firms and the Andustiny committee protested any reduction in personal income taxes and offered services to enforce correct taxation. Park Street association president said members will sit with the tax and push payment in full. A property owner suit for nearly $1,000,000 against nonpaying tax firms is discussed as a potential idea. Officers argued the issue is the collection method, not the loans themselves.
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Andustiny
San Antonio
Ianny
Park Street
Associaion
al M. Heok
Band Parents Meet at Brackenridge High School
The Band Parents' Club of Brackenridge High School will hold a meeting on Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the school to discuss band activities and responsibilities.
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Band
Brackenridge High School
Three San Antonians Treated for Dog Bites
Three residents were bitten by dogs over the weekend. Ampara Villareal, 9, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a right hip bite. Bohny Bowen, 1267 Burlesan Street, suffered a bite to the right, and Jeg Woolbright, 1825 North Olive Street, sustained a bite to the right ankle.
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San Antonians
Robert B. Green Hospital
Ampara
Villareal
Colima Street
Bohny Bowen
Burlesan Street
Pitten
Jeg
Robert Woolbright
North Olive Street
Angie
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