Reform Bid Fails at California School for Boys Whittier
William B. Cox named superintendent to end abuses at Whittier School, backed by Father Flanagan. Critics claim political chicanery blocks reform as two investigating committees expose brutalities. Public outcry grows. directors face calls for accountability and decisive action.
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California State School For Boys
Whittier
William B. Cox
Willam B. Cox
Father Flanagan
Nebraska
Whittier School
California
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Cox
Aaron J. Rosanoff
Rokanofft
Rosnnoff
Whistler
Newpapers
Hull Also Pleads For Repeal War Debates In House Conflict
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull pressed allies to support amendments easing merchant ship access to combat zones as the House neared a crucial vote. Hull urged southern lawmakers to back senate modifications while Roosevelt advised New England representatives against a revolt. Support faltered amid reports of promises and travel snags, with Mississippi resistance noted and veteran Rep. Starnes urging backing of the president.
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New England
Hull
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Casey
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Rayburn
Apéaker
Sam Rayburn
Nicholas
D.-Okla
Kleperg
Texas
Los Angcles
Naval Affairs Inspection Committee
Mississippi
Miscaisaippi
Colymer
Starnes
D.-Alo
Brig Gen Wood Assigned to Fifth Armored at Fort Knox
Brig. Gen. John B. Wood, previously at headquarters and with the First Armored Corps, was assigned today to the newly formed Fifth Armored division at Fort Knox Kentucky. The move comes as the Army reorganizes armor units.
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Fort Knox
Washington
Wrig
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Wood
Armored Corps
Port Knox
Fifth Armocedalyiston
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and West Texas
Forecast calls for fair and slightly warmer conditions in San Antonio on Thursday night with increasing cloudiness Friday. Warmer with moderate southeast winds, highs near 74 Friday, 66 Wednesday, and 37 Thursday morning. Showers possible Friday afternoon or night in the northwest region with mixed northeast winds along the coast. Mostly cloudy Thursday night with intermittent rain El Paso area and scattered showers elsewhere Friday, except fair west of the Rio Grande.
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San Antonia
Eaat ‘Toros
Gentla
Texas
el Paso
Poo River
Plea for Second Chance Earns Hope for Oklahoma Youth
Inmates at a county jail petition judge Mecloyy to reexamine a 1 year theft sentence for a 16 year old Oklahoma youth. They cite his mental condition and history, noting his mother has been confined in a state hospital for 16 years and urging mercy before further ruin.
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Oklahoma
Erie
Suguera
James H. Alford
R.L. Agnew
Vomi
Oita
Suntone Springtime Weather Forecast Amid Shifting Skies
The U.S. Weatherman J H Jarboe predicts a swing from winter into spring with warm spells. Thursday may reach 68 degrees with Friday peaking around 74, while Friday morning could dip to about 42. Southeast winds are forecast, bringing a rise in temperatures into the weekend.
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Mike J
Winer
Jarhoe
Herald
Wits Wil Prevall
Superior of Order Dies After Long Faithful Service
The Rev sother cunaventure, superior general of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, died suddenly at 74 after 32 years as a member. She led over 900 nuns across the United States and Mexico and resided at the order’s San Antonio headquarters on Broadway. A Requiem High Mass will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Incarnate Word chapel.
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Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Wordly
United States
Mexico
Sara Rose Hospital
Wes
Ireland
Ted
Order
Incarnate Word
San Antonio
The
Broadway
Leningrad Defeats Nazi Air Strength as War News Reports
In a Red Star dispatch from Kuibyshev dated November 13, Russian commanders report four months of heavy battle near Leningrad. Enemy losses tally about 260,000 dead and wounded, including three generals. Red Star cites figures: 381 German officers, 1404 aircraft, 679 tanks, 740 field guns, 156% machine guns and other gear.
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Léent
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Red Star
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Helief
Italy Boasts Sea Power Underrated
Rome reports Italian officials claim Italy has more warships than Britain though figures are not released. They challenge a British broadcast listing Italy with battleships cruisers destroyers torpedo boats and submarines, asserting a stronger fleet than stated.
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Italy
Rome
U S Jury Indicts Three Watch Firms
A U S jury indicted Hamilton Wal tham and Elgin watch firms plus two distributors and five indicted individuals on federal anti trust charges. The firms reported annual sales around 20 million dollars. The case centers on alleged restraints and tender practices across the industry.
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New York
INS
America
Hamilton, Waltham and Elgin
Wtal
Orgartentions
News Lines To Stay Open in Strike Warns of Weeklong Walkout
Government appeals to Independent Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers to postpone strike and resume wage talks with American Telephone and Telegraph. Union plans nationwide walkout at 12 01 a m Saturday, threatening 42 states of long distance service while maintaining essential channels during national emergency. Union seeks 4 percent wage raise and elimination of geographical differentials. AT T reports 18 to 66 dollar weekly wages for men and 14 to 31 for women. Also noted: dental bridgework theft reported at 50 dollars.
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New York
Goverment
Independent
Federation of
Tony Disturbe Telephone Workers
American Telephone
Telegraph Company
John 13. Moran
John R. Steelman
U. S. Conciliation Service
Henry Mayer
Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Treunion
Jon
Moran
Whch
A.T
A. T
E Moyer
John Th. Steelman
Tnlon
National Defense Mediation Board
NDMB
George Breed
T's Jong Mines Department
Te Union
Oversea Duty Rumor Denied by Gen Marshall
Washington November 13 Gen George C Marshall chief of staff issued a formal statement denying any foundation to rumors that troops are being prepared for a possible expedition to Africa or other overseas areas. The War Department has been circulating volunteers for three year terms to serve overseas if needed and to relieve Marines in Iceland and other bases. Dr Charles L Bossert head of Atlantic City's Life Guard died unexpectedly in Atlantic City on November 5.
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George C.matebhll
Africa
Marshall
War .Department
Yate
Atlantic
Iceland
War Department
Wiitch IE
Japs Prepare For Hostilities
The Japanese government reportedly prepared for a hostile situation if US negotiations fail. Senator Murray D-Mont. warned of a possible war and said Kurusu’s mission seems futile. Kurusu urged peace and described his task as very important and difficult. Tokyo readies emergency tax laws for a special Diet session, while fascist style groups rally as defenses rise.
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Associated Pro
United States
Washington
Murray D-Mont
Japan
Sabura Kurusu
Kuri
Pan
Asia
Churchill
Great Britain
Keurusu
Murray
Sagan
Ching
Tokyo
Imperial Rule Assistance Association
Fumirmaru Konoye
United States Plans Burma Road Support To China
The United States plans to maintain the Burma road as a vital supply route to China for American defense. Britain and China will coordinate action in case of a Japanese attack, with Gen. John McGruder guiding Chinese defense at Kunming and Capt. James Wilson expanding American aid and air assets along the corridor. Reports also note Japanese troop movements off Indo China with warships and transports sighted near Hathiang and the Pearl River estuary.
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Kingsbury Smith
Washington
INS
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Burma
China
Une
Britain
John McGruder
Kunming
Yuguan
McGruder
James Wilson
Chungking
Indo-China
Cuungking
Tiga-China
Hathow
Hatuan Island
Gulf of Tonkin
Kwaongtunsu
Pearl River
Hathon
British Call Again For Invasion
In Parliament Labourite Emmanuel Shinwell pressed renewed calls for a second front in Libya to aid Russia, arguing delayed offensives risk Nazi distraction and questioning government plans for an Oriental defense. Government replies note Shinwell refused Churchill’s 1940 offer of office and remains a critic.
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London
Russia
Libya
Emmanuel Shinwell
Shinwell
Britain
Germany
Churchill
United States
Japan
Dennis N. Pritt
Admiralty
A. V
Alexander
Churchi
Shinwell Appaerty
Doctor Shot Near Death in San Antonio Hospital
A San Antonio dentist, residing at 1109 West Gramny erey place, was shot three times with a 22 pistol while at a farm owned by a tenant. He was brought to Medical and Surgical Hospital Thursday and given care as his son was believed to be with him during the attack. Efforts to stabilize him continued with guarded prospects of recovery.
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