United States Moves to Hankow in Gunboat Embassies
In late November 1944 US diplomatic efforts move with gunboats to Hankow and nearby ports as Ambassador Nelson T. Alphaeon and staff depart to Mahkow aboard the Luton to establish a temporary embassy area. Key officials including George Atcheson Jr and J Ball Paxton remain in Nanking while Panay and other gunboats assist Americans upriver.
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J. Ball Paxton
Frank Roberts
Niwa
James McHugh
United States
Wahu
Kirklang
Nanking
Panay
Hankow
Planes Hammer Chinese Defenses Near Shanghai
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese planes hammering key Chinese defenses around Wasth and the route between Sianglet and Nanking. Heavy rains slowed ground movement, while Japanese aircraft ferried food and supplies to troops in Wusih. Chinese finance minister Kung pledged financial stamina for a prolonged war as Japanese forces threaten Shantung and approaches to the Yellow River.
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Shanghai
Wasth
Sianglet
Nanking
Wusih
Charkiakay
Honan
H. Kung
Ching
Norskt Af
Bitter Russia Japan clash nears in Moscow tensions rise
In Moscow on November 23, a sharp Soviet warning to Japan accompanies rising tempers as Russia protests Tokyo’s military push toward China. Ambassadors exchange critiques while Moscow demands Japan keep hands off Outer Mongolia. a Soviet envoy faces dismissal over past actions as China policy weighs in.
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Moscow
Rivste
Japan
Tokla
China
Sovich
Blagutsky
Okie
Goss
Sadao Araki
Tin Advisory Council
Torte
Russia
Sage Army
Tela
Bogomalov
Amiyssi Dar
Cowboy Henry Indicted in Avtar Sinclay Murder Case
Glande Henry, of Brackenrope High School area, indicted by Bex Stand jury for the murder of Avtar Sinclay, former policeman, on November 16. The indictment cites malice and forethought. Henry claims self defense. He has prior arrests and was under a suspended sentence at the time. The case proceeds in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glande
Henry
Brackenrope High School
Bex
Avtar Sinclay
Carlo
Sinstair
Hac
Tewis
Alain
Paul
Nhe
Amslytan
Lorney
Pastor Newton Trial Heads Toward Jury Verdict
In Pittsfield the Reverend C F Newton faces a Missouri jury after a sensational trial over the hammer slaying of Paris school worker Mrs. Peale W. Kelly. State's Attorney Merrill H. Jonnie son seeks the electric chair for the defendant, who is described as the killer of a 5 year old and linked to the July murder in the Missouri river. The case features tense testimony and disputed motives as the jury prepares to decide the fate of Newton.
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Pittsfield
C.f. Newton
Missouri
Merrill H. Jonnieson
Suni
Peale W. Kelly
Paris
Mather Esselaine
Tessin
Grain Market Moves and Wheat Prices Across Cities
Grain traders reported firmer Chicago wheat values with spillover to Winnipeg while Liverpool quotes showed a wobble as buyers and merchants executed speculative orders. Wheat futures held steady in London amid mixed U S trading, with Kansas and Texas markets seeking direction as grain prices fluctuated and oats and rye moved differently.
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Ringagg Ney
Chicago
Winniper
Callen
Liverpool
Aconta
Lowen Mora
Tokdera Galge
Marther Cok
Lotern
Poultry and Produce Market Report From New York
A garbled market summary from New York outlines poultry and produce trades with scattered figures. Mentions trucks, prices, receipts, and various entities but readability is limited by OCR errors and fragmented names. The fragment suggests a commodities listing with fluctuating prices and volumes across multiple goods.
Unclear Cotton Market Notes From New Orleans Trading Session
A garbled report from New Orleans describes early cotton market activity with prices near 7.929 and 7.0, mention of daily figures, and references to traders and exchanges. The text also alludes to Washington notices and anticipated updates ahead of a holiday, with scattered mentions of other markets and entities.
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Weinkuesn
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Castelaye
Sary
Eneo
Pride
Washibtin
Miran
Mile
San Antonio livestock market notes and prices update
Livestock sales report from San Antonio shows varied cattle and hog prices with receipts and totals, noting strong demand on certain classes and price ranges across steers, bulls, cows, heifers, and stocker pigs. Also includes market tone, futures, and regional pricing highlights from the AP USDA bulletin.
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Cisarreaubin Wealler
Cincagd
Wvest Ami
Ap-Usda
Ronani Choich
Tow Hutchern
Weking Rowe
Paylor
ABC
Eadio Ehalee
Ehalee
Turbulent Trading Signals Mark Stock Market Rally
Obscure market report notes a volatile session with selling pressure and mixed offers. Several big names appear among declines and gains as economists weigh reversal risks and policy signals amid a jumble of corporate and railway equities.
Woman Nearly Burned Alive In Kitchen Fire
Mrs. Francisca Reyes aged 50 of Guadalupe Street was nearly burned when her clothing caught fire while building a fire early Tuesday morning. She was saved by neighbors and her son 14. She was hospitalized at Robert B. Green Hospital with limited hope of recovery.
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Guadalupe Street
Tis
Neignhars Nally
Ant
Robert #8
Green Hospital
Morales Anu]tance
Picket Law Question Grounds Test in San Antonio
In San Antonio a sidewalk blocking ordinance is set for appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeals. Anita Fierro, 54, among picketers, was arrested for blocking the sidewalk July 22 and fined $30 by Judge Phil Shock. Attorney Maxwell Burker seeks to test the law as vague and unconstitutional.
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San Antonio
Alice
Tne
Anita Fierro
Phil GC
Shock
Earn
Maxwell Burker
International Ladies’ Garment Works Union
Pinte
Charles J. Matthews
Thief Wrecks $100 Dinner
An enterprising thief stole more than $100 worth of groceries from a grocery truck at 1226 West Houston Street near Navarro Street. Hours later the thief wrecked the truck on the Del Rio highway near Castorville and fled the scene, leaving the groceries behind.
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Tle
Colling Growery Cnmpany
Houston Street
Houston
Wavis
Navarro Street
Owen
del Rio
Castorovle
Roast Pork on Jail Thanksgiving Menu IV
The jail menu for Thanksgiving includes roast pork for prisoners with cranberry sauce, stuffing, celery, mashed potatoes and gravy. Prisoners expressed thanks despite confinement. Russell Ies Carrizo Springs reports a death of Mrs. Sammh Cayalme Russell, who died Friday and had lived in the area 17 years, with funeral services held Sunday.
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Pierre Ducharme
Clulet
jChree Ducharute
Russell
Carrizo Springs
Sammh Cayalme Russell
J. L. Weks
Hicks
TC. Warren
San Antonios
Unclear historical market data with mixed figures and names
Fragmented OCR shows varied monetary values, dates, and company references across cities like Chicago and Liverpool. Many lines are garbled. readable elements include prices, percentages, and entity fragments such as AAM and TATA, but no coherent event or narrative emerges.
Daguerre Sunset Briefs From Savanna City Market
A garbled inland market note from Savanna City markets shows erratic figures for pine resin rosin and other commodities with stray letters. The item mentions Broadway and a desire to place a classified Want Ad at low rates on Broadway.
Dollar Markets Open With Mixed Rates In London News
Reports from New York and London indicate a cautious start as dollar markets show small gains and mixed movements. Traders note a firmer wire in late morning dealing with currency quotes listing sterling and other major lines amid global price fluctuations.
PTA TO SCOUT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
A committee from the San Antonio Council of Parent-Teacher Associations will sit in on all school board meetings. President Mrs Biering announced a Tuesday meeting to name a permit and observe board proceedings. The group aims to understand the board’s work as school futures are at stake under the council education department led by Mrs FC Young. A temporary steering group already attends Wednesdays sessions.
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San Antonio
Radio Star Wins Separation Fund in Hollywood
Nola Luxford, a noted radio performer, won a court order granting $138 monthly separate maintenance from husband Willan Baurenschmidt, a promoter. The ruling came as she pursued a divorce and separation from him.
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Hollywood
INS
Nola Luxford
Lodgy
Willan Baurenschmidt
Str
Troop School Meet Scheduled December 2
The Quartermaster corps troop School will hold its next session at 7:30 p.m. on December 2 at San Antonio Vocational and Technical School. Maj. M. Shea, chief instructor, announced Tuesday.
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Quartermaster Corns
San Antonio Vocational and
Tesbmiecal School
Maj. M
Shea
Deer Jacket Would Be Dear Deer Jacket Would Be Dear
Mason county home demonstration agent Miss Mary Anne Carter notes deer hunting season opens. a girl asks about buying a deer hide to make a jacket. Possible range for hides and jackets cited, with fines for deer hide sales around $50 and purchase costs near $300 depending on conditions.
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Belover
Mary Anne Carter
Mason County
Cowingston
Obituary of Joseph Thos Halter San Antonio Veteran
Joseph Thos Halter 41 died at home 1914 Schley Avenue Monday night. Akron native, San Antonio resident 11 years, World War II veteran. Survived by widow Annie Luckenbach Halter of San Antonio, parents, two brothers and two sisters, all in California. Private funeral 4 p.m. Tuesday at City Riverside Chapel with Rev A L Wolff officiating. Interment San Jose Burial Park.
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Schley Avenue
Akron
Ohio
San Antonio
Annie Luckenbach Halter
San An
Lonia
California
Suesday City Rirbe Chapel
A. L. Wolff
San Jose Burla Park
Community Players to Present The Boss of Bar Z Runcht
The Tecreation department of the Community Players will present The Boss of Bar Z Runcht Tuesday at the Highland Park recreation center. Miss Bornige Harrie is listed as director.
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Bop
M. Ale
Bighland Park Recreation Center
Bornige Harrie
Rodriguez 16 Denied Retrial in Death Penalty Case
Rodriguez, 16, denied a retrial in the murder of Mrs Hyman. Prosecutors argued he killed Mrs Hyman in Los Angeles then shot himself. A jury sentenced him to death on October 22. Defense contends prosecutorial inflammatory remarks biased the trial. An appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals was filed with 90 days for perfection.
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Todge W. W. Mechiory
Rodriguez
Hyman Hone
Los Angeles Treights
Hyman
Jens
L. W. Schlesinger
Court of Gimli Appeals
Austin
McCrory
Rodrigues
Priest Rites Held in Santa Anna for W. W. Priest
Funeral services were held Sunday in Santa Anna for W. W. Priest 88 longtime Pear Valley resident in McCulloch County who ran a store nearby. Survivors include son W. D. Priest of Pear Valley. daughter Mrs Florence Crenshaw of Brownwood. 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. three sisters. brother J P Priest who died two weeks earlier.
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W. Priest
Tom
Pear Valley
McCuleth County
Ote Sau
W. D. Briest
Florence Crenshaw
Browswood
J.P. Priest
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