Second Tank Unit Trains at Fort Sam Houston to Corpus Christi
The Second Tank Company of the Second Division left Fort Sam Houston on a motorized training march to Corpus Christi under Captain Charles B. Smith. The 60 men travel in 13 vehicles, abandoning wartime light tanks last January, with a notable field kitchen mounted on a truck. The unit, eager for new tank shows, expects the arrival of new armored vehicles in production, with tanks mounted and capable of 40 to 60 miles range and two turrets, crew of four. The march will last about three days, returning Friday afternoon.
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Man Confesses Arson Plot Captured in Chicago
The confession named a man who said he was the arson torch for $104 and a plan to burn a site where 10 people died, including six children. Joseph Di Chiari, a petty alcohol peddler, was identified by authorities as involved, with neighbors threatening vengeance on Di Chiari and Frank Vitale, a grocery owner who had allegedly hired an arsonist for $100.
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Victim Treated After Stabbing at City Hospital
Robert Ter Jackson of 223 Ord Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for six knife wounds to the back and head. Willie Armstrong of 1506 Nolan Street received treatment for cuts to the hands. Classified ad section notes real estate listings in high classifieds.
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Inquest Reveals Wife of Army Officer Dead by Own Action
Justice of the Peace O L Wiley ruled Mrs. Ops Cole 37 of 262 East Lalwood avenue died by her own action from despondency tied to health issues. The 45 caliber service pistol was fired at about 9:30 am in her Fort Sam Houston area home. The investigation noted powder burns on her dress and the weapon near her body. Survived by husband Captain C A Cole Jr and two brothers with two sisters.
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