Prison camp poetry and wartime tales shared by inmates
Frank Lo reports on an improvised anthology of poems crafted by prisoners at the Cabanatuan camp with help from fellow inmates. The effort, led by Capt. Jack H Jennings and others, grew into a literary pastime amid hardship, including a game to complete unfinished verses and a hidden collection protected from the Japanese guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack H. Jennings
Snd Forratr
San Francisco
Cafu
Brooke Army Medical Censts
Ddmmines
Cabanatuan
Trev
Bob Huffeull
Corel
Bol
Cabanotui
Ranger
Jinnings
Agalona Beach
Pecme
Faspites
Theft Report From Wiam Art Gallery Theft
Mrs. J. Teyloe reports a large silver basket valued at $400 missing from the counter at the Wiam Art galleries after a visit by a tall slim shabbily dressed man. The thief left no trace and the incident is under police review.
Campa Convicted on Citizen Count
Cesario Campa, called the little Bacean of west side politics, was found guilty by a federal jury on two counts of falsely claiming U S citizenship. Sentencing was set for a later date by Judge Ben H River. Campa testified he was born in Brownsville on August 27, 1884 and had lived in Texas since 1914, claiming Mexican citizenship prior to 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecarlo Campa
West Side
Ihelinaday
United States
Sentente
Ben H.river
Cappa
Brownsville
Mexico
New Orleans
Campa
Texas
Galveston
Dionicio Campa
Cesario
Wy Naii
J. C. White
W. B. Team
West Asliny Place
Texas Board of Relief
William Jennings
Bexar County
Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News
A humorous local item notes transportation wobble as trains are rerouted for improvements. It mentions a depot move, a platform committee view, and a brakeman who walked 360 yards to place a torpedo on the sidewalls, with a light tone about city growth and daily express concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brakman
Al County Schools Shut Down With All Closed by Week
A. W. May, county school superintendent, announced Wednesday that all common schools under his jurisdiction would cease operations for the day and would not reopen. Thirty-eight schools previously closed would remain shut, while the rest would close during the day. no graduation exercises would be held, and final grades would be mailed to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. May
Nurses Aid Polio War Effort Amid School Closures
Public health nurses joined by released school nurses conducted home visits to polio victims in coordinated investigations. Led by Miss Druestine Golibart, the effort aimed to document cases and assess conditions during the polio health campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cid Health Desartment
Polo
Druestine Golibart
First Class of Chinese Preflight Graduates at AAP Center
The first class of 34 Chinese preflight student officers graduated at the AAP Military Training Center in San Antonio. They earned wings in China and, after receiving certificates, will report to Randolph Field for B24 transition and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAP Military Training Center
China
San Antonio
Randolph Field
County Battles Polio With Cleanup Drive
County Commissioner Raobert Uhr announced a polio battle plan led by Chief Gideon Meyers. Crews will pour kerosene along highways and ditches to deter disease spread, with bulldozer-backed cleanup for cans and rubbish at county expense. He criticized San Antonio’s neglect of Brackenridge Park and Wise Way waste, urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raobert
Uhr
Gideon Meyers
San Antonio
Tecury
Brackenridge Park
Army Clamps On Rigid Polio Checks
Army authorities order post lockdown measures at a military training venue to curb polio spread. Brig Gen Rendall states emergency steps, amid intensified medical inspections and restricted activities. Pools closed, no public dining. stance remains until disease severity is clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAF
Clennussell B. Rendall
Rm, Gyer
Clive
Cock Street
Golive
SA Residents Complain of Sanitation Problems
Citizens flood SA health offices with hundreds of daily complaints about raw sewage, open privies, stagnant water, exposed sewers, flies and odors. Neighbors report blighted blocks, trailer camps, and stray animals as officials promise action but residents see little relief.
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Marvel
Eity
Macvel
St. Mary's Street
Brackenridge Park
Health Department
Alain Heights
Alo
Olmos
Olso
Martine
Hildebrand
Brackenridge
Gus Mauer
Otficer TH
Kelly Field
Lullwood
West Avenue
Camacho Street
Rosewood
Polio Epidemic Cancels Several City Affairs
Meetings and attractions were cancelled amid the polio outbreak. The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra postponed its Wednesday engagement in Houston after voting during intermission Tuesday night. Delta Kappa Gairima chapters planned meetings at the Gon ler hotel and Lions club luncheon moved, with De Molay degree work rescheduled. The Blind Citizens meeting and Amiel Sellies events at La Vil la were postponed to Friday and Saturday by local clubs.
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Lolhetead
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Houston
Symtorium
Béla
Beta Tau
Delta Kippa Gairima
Gonler Hotel
Alama
Heights Lions Club
de Molay
Blind Citizens” Organization
Amiel Sellies
la Villia
San Antonio Musical Club
Two Men Win C. of C. Awards at St Anthony Hotel
C C Tucker and W Jack Kirk received old life membership cards in a Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the St Anthony hotel hosted by the Round-up club. The honors recognized five men each adding over 100 members, increasing the organization to about 3200 members, one of the nation’s largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C C Tucker
W. Jack Kirk
Chamber of Conuneraé
St Anthony
Chamber
Trench Antonio
Auto Theft Draws Suspended Term
Judge W W McCrory in Criminal District Court imposed a two year suspended sentence on W Weeks after he pleaded guilty to theft of an automobile from the Wolff and Marix parking lot. Last week FB th Luedicke pleaded guilty to actually driving off the car and was given two years in the penitentiary. The car belonged to Edgar Yobla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Weeks
W. W. McCrory
Criminal District Court
Old War Insect Sprays Join Fight in San Antonio
The city health officials announced wartime insecticide plans using DDT sprays to combat pests in homes and yards. Marvel, head of the sanitation division, sought emergency workers and equipment, while Dr. Cox and sanitarians defended DDT’s safety and urged public education on proper use despite fears. Store sales of DOT in San Antonio rose as residents prepared for home spraying.
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W. T. Chyney
Stahley J. Maciel
San Antonin
Herosend
O3sb
Marvel
U.S
Veturans
Nixon St
George W. Cox
Martin Waohasteh
Flo
Antonians
DBT
DOT
Gan Antonio
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Milan
S_ Poneh Bell
Signe
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Main Avenue
St. Anthony
Dickson Tartyelt
Liberty Magazine
J. K. Sutton
General Machinery and Supply Company
Tampien
Atlantic Gly and
Gostot
Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company
Bank
Brooke Army Medical Center
E. G. Globons
Bari
Haly
Shroba
Capes le
Tunis
DIAL
Arthur
Bugs Barr
Daily Express
X Renken
Livedere
al County Schools
Willacy
Taymondy Alle
Lois Jobnsc
Orgad
San Antonians
Cnmickens
University Frame
Tilden Street
West Olmos Drive
Pearl Street
East Myrtle Street
Elvira Street
Fulton Aye Mme
Teuth Street
Roslyn Street
Harsiman Plaza
Domneason
Roy R. George
C. of C
Brad
Heelly Health
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