Congress Eyes Farm Policy To Boost 1944 Output
Washington lawmakers urge support for administration farm and price plans as Hoover slated to testify on a vast 1944 crop program to raise output while curbing consumer prices. Debates over tax hikes and wartime family benefits accompany the farm drive amid calls for deficits cuts and economy.
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Sinton Man Slain in Street
In Sinton a 39 year old man identified as GUYS LAKISTS was shot dead on the main street Tuesday afternoon. J. W. Emmons, 47, surrendered to San Fabicio county officers and was charged with murder. He waived examining trial and is held on 2500 bond. Emmons, an employee of Hepp Oil, gave no explanation for the shotgun shooting. He had prior troubles, and the victim Smith leaves a mother, a brother and two sisters.
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Tons of Maps The First Assault on North Africa
The report notes a crucial supply of maps used for planning the initial North African campaign. Military planners relied on detailed charts to navigate unfamiliar terrain and coordinate operations across multiple divisions.
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Youth Minus Arms Passes Driver's Test in Denver
Ed Higgins, 16, of Conard Cole Higgins, despite lacking arms, passed all tests for a driver’s license according to Denver license examiner Harry Croser. Higgins drives with his left foot on the wheel and wristwatch on his right ankle, claiming driving is easy. He also pilots a plane and holds a spotwriting certificate for excellence in penmanship.
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Eleanor Roosevelt in grass skirt pictured in Tribune
CHICAGO October 6 The Chicago Tribune published a photo of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt on her Pacific tour showing a grass skirt over her street clothes The Tribune said the picture was taken by the Air Transport Command and widely printed in Australia but withheld from U S readers The photo came from an Australian paper that reached Chicago by mail yesterday
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Marine Held Jap Prisoner
Hampton G Cray Jr of San Antonio is listed among several Marines imprisoned by the Japs, according to a Navy report. His father Hampton R Cray Sr lives at 18 West Josephine Street. Also listed as a prisoner is Merewan Serond Class Yaldon Stephen Berts of Smiley.
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San Antonio
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17 000 Acre Timber Fire Under Control
Firefighters have brought under control a brush and timber fire that blackened 17 000 acres in Watershed 43 miles east of San Diego California The blaze started Sunday and caused eight deaths A soldier helped push the blaze to suppress it and the incident was reported from San Diego California on October 6.
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Allies Bomb Paris Area In Air War Amid China? No
Allied air units bombed Paris region and targets across France and the Low Countries. Typhoons reportedly penetrated near Paris and sighted the Eiffel Tower. Aircraft struck communications, factories, and military sites, destroying locomotives and an oil refinery near Ghent. Six Allied planes were lost.
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Clark's Plane Lands in Naples
General Mark W. Clark becomes the first American to land a plane in Naples arriving in a small commercial courier craft. He touched down in a street near the ruined Ex Velsior hotel, delivering him safely after a delayed Oct 4 arrival.
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