Atlantic Battle Progress Contested by Nazi Submarine War
US naval authorities report progress in the Atlantic campaign while stressing the need for boosted ship production to secure victory. Convoys to Russia Africa and Asia remain open as 221 Allied merchant ships have been sunk on the American side of the Atlantic since mid January. Crews, not ships, are the chief loss to the Nazis, with many submarines potentially neutralized but naval experts warn Germany could outpace crew training if submarine production accelerates.
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Torpedo Victim Survives 29 Days at Sea in Raft
New York May 29 A 23 year old radio operator Harley recounts his 29 days afloat after his ship was torpedoed on April 19. He survived by pooling raft resources with food water canvas and a first aid kit sail by day fish by night and kept warm with makeshift coverings. He was detained briefly in the Azores before confirming his American identity.
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Torpedoed Mexican freighter survivors greet at depot
A tense crowd at the Southern Pacific depot welcomes 22 survivors of the torpedoed 1500 ton Mexican freighter Fata de Oro. Victoriano Mendoza died of burns aboard a US Coast Guard cutter after the rescue. Seafarers, consular officials, and the mayor attend as German submarine activity incites anger. Nine men perished. crew members hold lost lottery tickets worth $10,000.
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Boy Soldier Returns to School After Army Service
In Robinson Arkansas on May 29 an 16 year old Fort Worth youth Malcolm E Massry returned to his Texas high school after serving in the army. He enlisted at 15 and now plans to attend the University of Texas after high school. His grandfather retired Brig Gen M A Rerse influenced his brief military career.
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Army Offers New Hero Program
A radio program named Men of Bataan will debut Sundays on WOAT, sponsored by the Eighth Corps area bond office. Pvt Recheric E. Nell of Port Issississ will present the skit and be introduced by Col 6, RR. Tips, Corpse area war time officer.
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Sinking tale of U boat anger at Roosevelt
Key West dispatch reports survivors of an American cargo ship torpedoed off southern Cuba claim a submarine commander cursed President Roosevelt. A 17 year old survivor recalls the raider saying water and cigarettes would be supplied by Mr Roosevelt. Navy confirms the sinking with two confirmed dead from a crew of 34 merchants and 15 gunners.
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Father and Son Die in Well Tragedy on Farm
A father and son, von A. Ellis age 80 and John A. dx, drowned Thursday after being overcome by gas in a farm well near Claude. The boy became unconscious and was towed toward the well, while the father entered to help and also passed out. George Winston Hawking Jr. ten, son of Mrs. O. Wi. Hawkins, drowned in a drainage ditch near Ford Werth.
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Funds Asked To Rehire S A Guard Group
City officials seek a $100000 special services appropriation for Civilian Defense and wartime guards. Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson said guards rehired for a year, pending budget approval. Budget increases target wages. Steffler requests $22000 more, Hein's rise not yet set.
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City Accepts Pump Offer for San Antonio Machine Works
The city votes to accept an alternate proposal from San Antonio Machine and Supply Co to furnish sewage pumps for Sherman Street pumping station at 89795. Equipment including cubical controls will replace prior rebuild plan. Ordinances pass to accept bids for six month city supplies from Southern Company Mile Stone Concrete Pine, James Donalds On and Company, San Antonio Brick, Uvalda Rock Asphalt, Sergiex Materials, Badgers and Stewart Inc. Budget amendment allows inter-department transfers as the current year ends.
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