125 Ton Bridge Started on Way to Strafe Axis
LOMETA Oct 19 The 250000 pound abandoned Read Bluff bridge 13 miles west of Lometta was toppled into the Colorado River by Third Army engineers to delay Axis forces. Maj R A Stilwell led the demolition as spectators packed United States Midway 190. The bridge destruction marks the first leg of a drive to destroy bridges for war use and salvage bridgings for tanks and heavy equipment.
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U S to Have World Record Navy Knox Says
Navy Secretary Knox told Manchester naval aviation cadets that the United States would achieve a world record age of naval strength in 1943 and that the fleet would be trained with a balance of ship types. He said the U S and Britain together would rival any other power at war’s start. Forest Service News notes Lutkig man named as new Texas test service director, succeeding E C Giecke after 24 years.
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Flood Damage Tops 5 Million Across Washington Area
Mounting flood loss estimates from Washington and nearby Maryland Virginia and West Virginia were placed above 5 million dollars as Shenandoah river levels receded. Two more drownings were reported at Front Royal Virginia the area faced electrical outages and a series of gas tank explosions near Fredericksburg with flames threatening homes. A later rise in the Shenandoah swept away hundreds of farm animals near Luray and crops across the three states suffered substantial damage.
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Danish King Hurt In Fall From Horse
King Christian X of Denmark, aged 72, was injured in a fall from his horse. Initial reports said injuries were not serious, but the accident caused great anxiety in Denmark as he undergoes treatment and may require rest. Copenhagen dispatches note the king’s physician says recovery will take time.
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Move plan for large scrap pile discussed by San Antonio wardens
Monday briefing by four San Antonio wardens and Chief Warden Walter C. Waud reviewed how to move a large scrap pile. Officials reported 449,360 pounds still awaiting pickup and noted many large items such as 1000-pound presses and heavy machinery remain unassigned. Highway trucks continue hauling scrap elsewhere as city stores and facilities for loading are scarce. A Saturday mop-up moved 160 Jones to the scrap pile with army and city trucks, cranes, and a Salvation Army truck aiding.
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Missing Dentures Found With Skeleton Key at Salvage Yard
A Monday discovery by Municipal Auditor Lehman uncovered a full set of artificial dentures wrapped in tissue with a skeleton key. Anchor openings in the lower plate suggested ownership. authorities requested the owner claim the plates at the museum. Police activity and a local ad line from La Hora are noted, with a Santiago setting and references to a scrap drive.
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Congress rushes $8 billion revenue bill to law
Congressional tax leaders push to complete the conference report and have the $8 billion revenue bill signed into law by Wednesday. The Senate and House expect executive approval next day with tax increases taking effect November 3, and a swift implementation of the measure to start 10 days after passage.
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Army leases Alaska rail and highway link to Yukon
Washington reports the war department has seized the White Pass and Yukon route for the duration, linking Skagway Alaska to Whitehorse Yukon with a military road to the Pacific coast. The project runs through Whitehorse as army northwest service command HQ, to be completed by December 1. Maj. John B. Ausland leads the Army Engineers, with five Southwest Texas air corps technicians among recent enlistments listed.
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Nation Begins Industrial Scrap Hunt as Drives Expand
New York dispatch reports the nation shifts from metal drive to plans for government scrap collection. Donald M. Nelson urges newspapers to aid the war production board in expanding industrial scrap efforts, with Kansas leading in total tonnage and per person averages among 44 reporting states.
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Victor Mature Ordered Into Army
Victor Mature was ordered into the army on October 28 following a directive from state selective service headquarters. The U S Coast Guard noted the temporary reserve is for men physically handicapped or over draft age and used mainly in shore patrols.
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U S Living Costs Rise 8.6 Per Cent
The National Industrial Conference Board reports September living costs in the United States rose about half a percent from August and 8.8 percent higher than September 1941. The data cover the nation as a whole and note ongoing inflation pressures in mid-1940s consumer prices.
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Services Held for Baptist Minister Dr. L. J. Mims
Funeral services were held today for Dr. L. J. Mims a Baptist minister for 40 years and former president of Howard Payne College at Brownwood who died recently.
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Camp Bullis Army Show Draws Large Soldier Audience
At Camp Bullis a 25 act Sunday afternoon variety show drew what was described as the largest soldier audience in the area. Major performers included Catherine Haley Ken Kennedy Raymond and Ann, and others such as Nellis GemAs Dorothy Lilly and Tommy Reynolds. Capt. H. Atlen of Fort Sam Houston oversaw arrangements for the Army.
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Hour Gaudeelly
U S Troops Arrive in Damascus Amid Airframe Deployments
German radio reported U S troops in Damascus, Syria, excluding flying personnel, with additional aircrew arriving to assume increasing numbers of airframes as part of deployment. The broadcast hinted at expanding American presence in the capital.
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New Curb Put On Evictions By Henderson
Washington October 19 Regulations to halt overnight evictions of tenants and sales to dodge rent control were issued by the Office of Price Administration. Beginning tomorrow buyers must meet fee requirements to obtain the right to occupy property. One third of the purchase price must be paid before eviction certificate. Three months must pass after certificate before tenant can be forced to vacate. Price Administrator Henderson said the necessity for this action has grown daily.
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