Parade marks second WAC anniversary in Los Angeles week
San Antonio celebrates the second anniversary of the Women s Army Corps with a downtown parade starting at Crockett Street and Alamo Plaza and bands from nearby installations. Dignitaries, junior WAC organizations, and civic groups march to a reviewing stand, followed by a street dance and an unveiling of a plaque honoring San Antonio women serving in the WAC. A week of public demonstrations and band concerts continues each evening with War information displays available nearby.
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War Information Firms
Two German POWs Escape from Ohio Camp
Dallas bureau reports two German prisoners of war Horst Melwik 20 and Wranz Helm 18 escaped Saturday night from the camp at Alva Ohio.
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Federal Bureau of In
WAC Group In Australia Heads to New Guinea Front
A contingent of American WACs stopped in Brisbane on the way to the New Guinea battle area. Local residents greeted the women soldiers who expressed their wish to see a Kangaroo. Pvt. Walter Curlee from Fort Worth was surprised when he found his sister Betsy Corkee under a boat with gear at Brisbane station.
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General Kraus Praises WACs On Corps Second Anniversary
Brig. Gen. Walter P. Kraus, commander of the AAF Central Flying Training Command, commends the Women's Army Corps on its second anniversary. He notes their valuable role in the army and the immeasurable contribution of women to the Air Forces. He praises WA C personnel for patriotic, efficient and cheerful service aiding the war effort.
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Naval officer Gil liam shoots self in Long Beach home
Donald J. Gilliam 47, a former Colorado state senator and naval officer, shot and killed himself at a Long Beach California home. Police said his wife and two children were nearby in an adjoining room when the incident occurred.
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Homemade Flavored Gelatine Dessert From Five Minutes
A simple home recipe for a fruit flavored gelatin dessert using Knox Gelatine. Soften in cold water, dissolve with sugar and salt in hot water, add lemon juice and fruit, pour into a mold, chill till firm, then garnish as desired. Promotes natural fruit flavors over artificial powders.
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WAC Private Pay Better Than $200 Job
New York article notes Ruth Eileen Lyons weighing WAC enlistment over civilian pay. Her father Maj Edward E Walker cites figures showing $50 base pay plus deductions total about $160 after tax and living costs, with modest balance for clothing, sickness reserve, and entertainment.
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London WAC Parade Celebrates Second Anniversary in Britain
London marked the second anniversary of the WACS with a parade and planned ceremonies. General Eisenhower sent a cable to WAC Leader Col Owen C Hobby praising the workers army corps and urging them to keep up the good work.
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England
Plaza debate on auto license fees burdens and tax shifts
A columnist critiques Don Politico's plan to cut auto license fees from 18.72 to 3, noting a $1562 funding gap and asking what tax adjustments would replace the lost revenue. The piece questions Texas registration theory tying fees to car size and wonders if lawmakers will act before wartime fuel policy ends.
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Manny
Texas
Bee State Sad Them S Further Study
Fragmentary OCR reads like a note on later study plans for J A M, with unclear subjects and potential election reference. Details are unreadable.
Ann Ebert Arrives June 20 to Plan House Party
Miss Ann Ebert, Monticello College graduate, will visit her parents in Godfrey Til after a June 4 ceremony. She plans a house party with college friends before traveling to San Antonio later in June. Local clubs share events, including a La Plume book review and a Philharmonic concert at Our Lady of the Lake college.
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Carrie Cave
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