Pearl Harbor proves need of service unity says Daniels
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told a Pearl Harbor hearing the disaster proved the necessity of unified command. He cited the December 7 1941 attack as a day of army and navy breakdown and urged consolidation to avoid future divisions in the Hawaiian area and elsewhere. He warned that a lack of coordination allowed Japan to strike while senior leaders were not aligned.
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Pearl Harbor
Daniels
Washington
Mar
Josephus Daniels
Roosevelt
Bos
Breakdown Port Harbor
Isetory
Raleigh, N.C
Department of Rassional Defense
Dagivis
Jealoway
Irietion
Hdrhe i
Rawalan Islands
Private Breger Abroad
Reported remarks attributed to Navy Secretary Daniels and War Secretary Lindley reveal tensions between the army and navy amid long wars. The quoted exchange shows both sides resisting surrender of control as they pursue unity of action.
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Army
Navy
Tle
Daniels
Dartiels
Lindley
Draft Board Asks Ruling On Skelton
Mull y Wood May 17 104¢ Comedian Red Skelton’s draft status is under review after the draft board asked the State selective service director for guidance on whether his activities place him in a National Guard or other exemption. Skelton, 31, has not personally registered for service according to the board spokesman. Fayette County La Grange May 17 says the county quota in the fifth war loan drive is 700000, 74000 less than the previous drive.
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Mully Wood
Red Skeltan
Ian
Skelton
Drafhboard
Fayette
Lesk
LA Grange
Payette County
Plaza Soothsayers of War Forecast and Folly
A 1942 era note discusses professional and nonprofessional fortunetellers, warning that definite forecasts tend to backfire. It cites a 1927 book predicting Japan would strike first, U S defeats then victory, plus claims of other era prophecies including rapid airplanes and political outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortuna Teller
United States
Japan
Germany
Coolidge
War prophecy forecast cited as false in wartime column
A wartime assessment rebuts a forecaster who predicted rapid German defeat. The piece notes the forecast dates from spring 1442 and mid 1842, predicting Hitler’s downfall by early 1943, with reverses in 1042 and a decisive battle anticipated in August 1942, as yet unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ain
Hitler
Dive Bomber Boys Lead Nana War Waste Drive
Milton Dresch, 11, leads the Dive Bombers in Bexar County salvage drive with 87,800 pounds pledged earlier. Girl group Six For Victory, led by Furdere Simroth, reports over 106 pounds in seven days. Four cash prizes up to 50 and 25 available through June 30. Volunteers urge residents to gather waste paper for war needs and deliver to local fire stations.
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Righland Pars
Bis
Bexar County
Milton C. Dresch
Avant Street
Milton
San Antonio
Jackia Rogers Jr
Fred Wilson
Cutton Irby
James Bewell
Barry Wilson
Victory
Victory” I
Furdere Simroth
Eldorado Street
Crack Fighter Group Has New Leader
May 17. John Z Endress of Berkeley California took command of the Sunsetter squadron of P-38 powered fighters in the Crack Fighter Group, one of the war’s most successful Army fighter units. The Sunsetters, credited with downing 165 Japanese planes, replace Maj. Henry Lawrence of Stonington, Conn.
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Thireenth Army Air Force
South Pacific
John Z Endress
Berkeley
Calif
Sunsetters
Ifram Guadalcannt
Rabaul
Endreas
Maj
Henry Lawrence
Stonington
Gonn
Dog Rescuer Recalls Harsh Rescue Under Fire
Lurid wartime clipping describes Sgt Har old Present of the Humane society rescuing a dog from a burning heap aboard a 250 foot rope. He complains he would only repeat the task for a dog. The piece hints at 1942 peace prospects and admonishes not to publish such sentiments.
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Luttle
Sgt Harold Present
The
Humane Society
Toddlers Summer Outfit Patterns Offered by San Antonio Light
Pattern 9108 includes two dresses a bonnet sunsuit slip and panties in sizes 6 months to 3 years with dress length 1 1/8 yards of 34 inch fabric bonnet half yard and a coordinating needlework pattern for 20 cents Send 20 cents to San Antonio Light Pattern Department Texas plus 15 cents for Martian Martin Summer Pattern Bank booklet orders fulfilled from New York with two week delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light Pattern Department
San Antonio
Texas
Martin New
New York
Callaghan Presses Annexation Plan in Mayor's Absence
City Council meeted as Alfred Callaghan urged introduction of an annexation ordinance while Mayor Mesuermann was away. Fire and Police Commissioner Anderson ruled the session recessed, noting it was not regular. Payroll delays hit 1900 workers after Callaghan fished in Corpus Christi. The council approved a payroll of 883,639 and appointed Frank Brady city clerk. A contract with McCran Motheraldish for seafood and 1600 to repair Brackenridge park arena were also approved. The mayor, sick with sinus and ear infection, faced a long rest advised by doctors.
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Callaghan
Mesuermann
Alfred Calan
Wednsides
F. J. Anderson
Corpus Christ
Dabay
Frank Brady
Preyor
Algo
Wos
McCran Motheraldish Company
South Medloe Street
Tor
Mackere
Brackenridge Park
Oil News Motions in Texas Wells Reported in Duval and Surrounding Counties
Oil field activity details across Duval, Willacy, Webb, and surrounding counties note wells drilled reaching depths from 1000 to over 7000 feet. Producers include Harvey, Trendernon, Welder, Wisgau Brothers, and Humble with test results detailing oil gains, water production, and choking pressures. The report cites multiple locations such as Victoria Field, Encinal Webb County, and the Beatt and Hopper area, highlighting ongoing exploration and completion work by firms including Continental and Humble.
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Harvey and Trendernon
Eagle Sul
Duval County
San Pantene
Hockleyenaia
Ariillem
Continental
Kingwood
Wilden
Na Mila
Victoria Yald
Act
Wisgau Brothers
Edwin Neilsen
Koutney
Fort Northwear
North
Ketran Prar
Victoris
Dyril Stern
Butcher Arthur
Kolodslesexyk
Eix Mile Noutheast
Yorktown
Dewitt County
Solo
Roberta Rancher
Encinal
Webb County
Vias
Humble J Sus
Wallamar
Willacy County
Gilcreare Ting
Hurvey
Cuellar
Ranata County
Miante Cits
Humbie
Willeat
Edwards Limestone
Dirks Booth
Ovitnogt
Dirks
Robinsat
West Tuleta
Humble ¢ Beatt and
Heaper
Vital Statistics and Incomplete Birth Announcements
Fragmented list of birth ages and names with dates and addresses across multiple entries. Contains Antonio Flores JP infant 1025 Haabel May journey dates for Jeana Luna Aguirre five months and other children listed with ages and locations, plus additional names and partial addresses.
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Nave Antonio Flores Jp
Maury
Igoeme Marties
Haabel
Jonathin N. Cardenas
San Marcos
Jeana Luna Aguirre
Guadialupe
Atherty Tinting
Larada
Moy Iesg
Bret Loven
Reynard
Cendeia
Raiwees Nicotes Gonzalez
Hammonde
iMate Haywood
Burnett
Minute of Prayer Observance Urged by Local Workers
Local committees under Porter Loring urge content groups to observe a daily minute of prayer starting Monday May 22 at 11 a m To echo London’s practice of tolling Big Ben the observance aims to bless armed forces and world peace Stores downtown will ring bells at 14 a m and churches radio stations and organizations will join in The effort garners backing from city and county officials labor councils fraternal groups newspapers and service clubs including Mayor Meyermann Russell Wine Dan Quill and Jack Pitluk with support from educational and religious groups
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Porter Loring
London
House of Parlier
Big
Ben
Tadio
England
San Antonio
Church Dells
Bellides
Here Shirkey
Meyermann
Russell B. Wine
Dan Quill
William B. Arnold
Bam Tiberto
Howard Davis
Jack Pitluk
Ed Sullivan
Gilbert Lang
Total
Chester Blimp
Frances Smith
Quest C. Couch
Women's
Jand Vale
Bellinger
Negro Ormanisations
Anna Boettiger Returns to White House Company
President Roosevelt's daughter Anna Boettiger returns to daily life in the White House after a long absence. Married to Maj John Boettiger publisher of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, she becomes a confidant to the president as Major Boettiger serves overseas, expected to remain away for an extended period.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Anna Boettiger
White House
Anne
Maj
John Boettiger
The
Seattle Pont-Intelligencer
Hoet
Tiger
War Department
Umea
Patrolman's Kindness Saves Dog on Flores Street
Highway Patrolman Jack Higdon responded to the 8000 block of Boutn Flores street Wednesday morning to shoot a live brown dog with a broken leg. Instead he rescued it and took it to the Animal Defense League, keeping the animal alive.
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Animal Defense
Jeagle Wed
Jack Higdon
Atimel Defense Longue
Ceilings Set on Radio Tube Prices by OPA Official
Delat and Doeler, OPA price specialists, announced ceilings on wholesale and retail radio tubes matching the March 1942 level. The rule includes maximum service charges for tube testing and rules on dismantling charges and owner pickup, with specific fee limits.
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Delat
William
Doeler
Dozier
Livestock prices and market yard listings and honor roll note
The page lists livestock prices across cattle and hog categories with weight ranges and prices, including feeders and cut cattle. A Wichita Falls item notes a huge county honor roll plan for 7000 local servicemen, 300 feet long, dated May 17.
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Wichita Falls
Wichita
Armed Services
OPA Allows 25 Pounds Sugar for Canning to 1945
OPA rationing officer Hugh B. Lesenne announced that housewives may obtain 25 pounds of sugar for canning through February 28, 1945. The program allows various 10 pound allotments in different periods and stamps 40 remain valid until February 29, 1948. Citizens must contact the ration board to receive the sugar certificate.
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OPA
Hugh B. Lesenne
Hatsowlves
Senior Swim Party and Local Club Meetings
A senior swim party hosted by Misa Mary Cecilia Callaghan and others will run from 8 to 10 pm Saturday at Mia. Walter First’s home. The American Legion auxiliary Georges D. Newton post will hold initiation at 8 pm Friday at the club Tooms 1381-3 Locoya. The auxiliary will sponsor a dance Monday at the club. The Yemmessra Sighs sorority meets Thursday at 6 pm at Miss Joy Burns’ home Went Gramercy Place. Bigma sorority meets Friday at Miss Rosemary Heath’s home 220 West Gramercy. Election of officers planned. regents will attend. The Second Division Women’s Club meets Wednesday at 7 pm at Mrs. Brgchaielaie’s home 18. Wie Agarite.
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Misa Mary Cecilia Callaghan
Weadaste
Bt. Mary’s Parochial School
Mia
Walter First
Walter Miter
Lorraine Miller
Wiliam
American Legion Auxiliary
Georges D. Newton
Club
Tooms
Locoya
Auniliary
Yemmessra Sighs Sorority
Bigma Sorority
Rosemary Heath
West Gramercy
Bfirs
Jy Brgchaielaie
Wie
Agarite
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