War recreation funds campaign moves through San Antonio
Reports indicate a mobilization effort to raise 46 000 000 for community recreation tied to wartime support. A workers list is prepared to begin canvassing Monday as national plans aim to channel substantial donations to military centers. Southwest district reports half their 750 000 quota met with Kansas City oversubscribing 60 000, while local details remain unclear due to partial text.
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San Antonio
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United States
Embrielog Atties
Kansas City
Fish On Camp Bill Of Fare For Fridays
Camp Travis plans to serve fish each Friday to replace beef, saving money for the government and mess funds. Mackerel red fish red snapper mullets and catfish will be offered at low cost and shipped in refrigerated cars. About 20,000 pounds of fish daily is planned, with 28 ounces of beef per man currently issued and a camp of roughly 200,000 men. The program, part of a food conservation effort, aims to extend to more inspections and add medical staff and new libraries and amusements buildings.
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Camp Travis
Quartermasters Department
Henry T. Allen
Benard Leprie
Marcus J. Bennett
Joseph W. Barby
Pat 8Arlington
Ernest C. Baker
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Netionanta
American Library Asociation
Interstate Amusement Company
Dwandey
Army Personal Capt FG Miner For Beete Year Duty
Army personnel report Capt FG Miner on duty in the New York area depot with aim to succeed Col R.T Wemng as department rusrava. Major R.O. Kuldell returned from Houston after inspecting a trench burrowing machine used to undermine fortifications. Lietenant Jon Med Eveleth Medical Corps reported for duty at headquarters.
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Nyindon
R.t Wemng
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Meer
Bleming
R. O. Kuldell
Houston
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Medial Corps
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May conscript workmen to rush shipbuilding
Washington D C May 29 The imminent need to speed ship construction was stressed today by labor leaders at General Electric and city shipyards and by the Emergency Fleet Corporation Navy Department and American Federation of Labor. Without immediate relief of toil, conscription of thousands of workmen may be necessary.
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Miver Corporation
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Vemittment of Labor
American Federation of Tabor
Tabor
Winter Underwear Arrives at Camp Travis
Sixty thousand woolen underclothes arrived at Camp Travis Monday for service battalion engineers. Men donned the new gear amid early morning cold, with trench training starting as 89 officers were sent to trenches on the camp’s west side. The 30 day school includes bayonet practice and grenade handling as weathered troops adapt to new kit.
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Burleson Expected to Arrive in San Antonio Tuesday
Postmaster Gene Burleson is slated to visit San Antonio and Houston as part of a Texas tour. He will inspect military mail handling, visit San Antonio camps, and manage personal business while in the area.
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Texas
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Houston
Fort Worth
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San Antonia
Kelly Field Shivers and Captain Clarke Dead
On a frigid Monday at Kelly Field recruits endure harsh conditions with tents lacking floors and mess halls while barracks provide warmth. Captain James P. Clarke of the quartermaster’s department at Camp Bowell Port Worth Texas dies at 87, son of former U S Senator Jaynes P Clarke from Arkansas.
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Teime
Shane
Kelly
Wamfors
James PL Clarke
Little Rock
Arie
James P. Clarke
Qhortemmaster's
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Dam Rebuilds and Park Plans Highlight Rural Notice
Reconstruction of the Bimen Hort Tako dam progresses toward filling the reservoir. Officials expect the overflow wells to sustain level after completion while park crews prepare flower beds and walks for Emendorf Park by spring. Stocking of Bashi with bass and crappie is planned, and fishing access is to be opened in coming years. A separate report notes an assault on a pedestrian at Walnut Street, with one assailant sought by police. Tomlinson reports a five-missenger car theft in the business district. Army relief and First Church Christ event listings appear at San Antonio and central office pages.
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Emendorf Park
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Elmendorf Balen
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Hospital Automobile
Tomlinson
North Unckherry Street
Renort
Thugs Attack Two Men On Early Sunday Morning
Walter Johnson of 103 Aubrey Street was found injured near Jones Avenue and Dillespin Street around ten. He suffered head injuries and was treated at Robert J. Green Memorial Hospital. Police noted no valuables were taken and suspects were not identified.
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Aubrey Street
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Dillespin Street
Robert J. Green
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