Hillman Excesses May Be Forgotten
A reflective critique contrasts Sidney Hillman and Henry Mencken with Bishop Cannon and James Petrillo, arguing their influence on prohibition era politics may fade. The piece surveys 1920s political bosses, labor ties, and rising crusades that reshaped American government and worker forces.
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Bishop Cannon
Blehon
New Crusade
Mms Church
Paren
Union
Petrillo
Jimmy Petrillo
Aed
Sidney Hillman
Political Action Committee
Strike Slows Todd Houston Shipyard Operations
In Houston the Todd Houston Shipbuilding yard nearly shut down as about 1000 welders and burners and other workers walked off. The Unite Steel Workers Local 2876 and related unions called a work stoppage, with 10 percent staying on and a possible full yard shutdown looming. The war production board and national labor relations board were asked to respond, and an election on representation was petitioned by the union.
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Houston
Todd-Houston Shipbuilding Corporation
Ike Ashby
En A.fp
AGOD
Anna
Todd-Houston
B. Waite
Mosher Steel Company
EK. Stafford
United Steel Workers of America
Todd-Houston Welters and Burners
Anly F
White
Meh
War Istar Board
National Indor Relations
Saurday
Three Hurt When Tire Blows Out In San Ardims
Three San Ardemns were injured when a tire blew out on a car driven by Private Aveiciega at 9 15 p m Sunday near 520 Essex Street The crash sent the vehicle 30 feet into a curb Fire department and rescue squad aided the occupants Private Aveiciega 21, and Gibert Donovan 18, both hospitalized with head injuries Two others, Arthur Aveiciega 17 and Mike Alciniega 21, suffered a possible fractured leg a cut face and wrist injuries respectively Hospitalized at Brooke General and Santa Rosa facilities with varying conditions.
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San
Santa Rosa
Aveiciega
Essex Street
Nil & Curb
Fute
Aree
Nazis Pull Out Of Krosno in Southern Poland
London reports Germans evacuated the border town of Krosno in the Carpathian foothills near Slovakia as Soviet advances push toward Krakow. Russian flank cleared by a reported victory at Krosno, with German and Polish positions described amid a shifting frontline.
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London
Poland
Krosno
Grecho- Slovakia
Barth
Tate
Krosno Mey
Carpathian
Krakow
Lechr
Silesia
Vistula
Skrosno
Beskide
Ted
Trauntwin Gay
Laval’s Son in Law and Daughter Arrested in Paris
New York reports Pierre Laval’s son in law and his wife, the Countess, were arrested in Paris. The count, once a Paris attorney, descendant of the LaFayette family, had no NY bar membership and aided Laval’s bid for power in 1942 after marrying Laval’s collaborator’s daughter.
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New York
Pierre Laval
Rene de Chankrun
Paris! Ifauio
FEC
LaFayette
Paes
Eaval
Nagi
Hose
Pickpocket Gets $160 in Austin Bus Stop Incident
A report to city Police states Julian Carcla of Austin had $160 stolen from his pocket at 1:30 am Monday while waiting for a Greyhound bus. Detective teams searched the area but could not locate the wallet. Police also logged a separate Sunday night burglary claim at 238 Greenlown Drive involving $975 relayed by hosts.
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Hine
Julian Carcla
Austin
Garcia
Heater
Stadow
Garela
van Wilson
Greenlown Drive
Koute
Wilson
Fragmented musings and clippings on life and humor
A collage of verses and prose notes recounts memories of a poetess, remarks on aging and faith, and a mix of humorous lines. It includes a reflection on Calvin Coolidge's era, a quip about optimists, a travel aside to Jamaica Avenue, and a parade greeting. Additional items touch on fashion, vanity, and social commentary with brief questions and answers. Reading ends with a note on youth in government and wartime reflection.
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fAbove
Bra. Coolidge
Ian
Calvin Coolidge
Ring Lardner
T. Monever
Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica
Iris
Mother Seeks Aid In Search For Missing Denton Girl
Mrs Belle Cason of San Antonio pleads for help locating Rosie James a 20 year old Denton woman who vanished July 28 while visiting relatives during a Highway 66 trip. She was five feet two inches dark brown hair and brown eyes about 190 pounds with a scar over the right eyebrow and a hereditary absence of knuckles on each hand. Authorities fear she may be involved with a local cafe.
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San Antonio
Ftle Senech
Rosie James
Denton
Highway 66
Belle Cason
South
Mary
Sirent
Sames
San San Antonio
Sedren
Doughty
Odfey
Carone
Wentie
Reilly
Earth Tremors Detected in East Indies Report
Fordham university geology department reported two tremors of tame intensity today. The first occurred around 1:08 a.m. and the second at 6:07 a.m. The quakes were centered about 800 miles from New York, toward the direction of the Dutch East Indies.
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New York
Fordhain University Selama
Reed Funeral Services Arranged for Former Senator Reed
Kansas City on September 11 reports that funeral services for former Senator A Reed will be led by Dr. George H. Combs pastor of the Kansas City Country Club Church. Burial is set for Mount Washington Cemetery in Kansas City.
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Sen. Reed
Kansas City
Pineri
Tues A. Reed
George H. Combs
Daslor Cmethus
Kamens City Country Club
Christiay Chugeh
Inberment
Tnt
Mount Washington Coletery
AL Kansag City
10000 Wounded Tito Men Evacuated
News dispatch reports 10000 wounded partisans of Marshal Tito's Yugoslav army evacuated by Allied planes. Yugoslav ground forces trained at RAF schools in North Africa are already operating with Wiel's active and service squadron aboard Yugoslav aviation units.
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Seice
Marshal Tito
Yugae Slav
Taday
Grouth
North Africa
Wiel
Anil
Army Seeks Technicians for Overseas Service Interviews in San Antonio
Maj. Len F. Crane of the Eighth Service Command will visit the San Antonio area to interview candidates at the rearulte Ing office, 115 Broadway. Direct commissions sought for bacteriologists, biochemists, sanitary engineers, and medics with specific degree and experience requirements. Appointment specifics and field needs include water treatment, Mosquito and rodent control, with postings for overseas service in updated laters.
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Aweit
Daline 2
Nazis Label Death by Own Action as Desertion
Allied headquarters disclosed a captured German order stating officers and noncommissioned officers had recently taken their own lives amid the Eastern Front fighting. The document notes that death by own action is treated as desertion in wartime policy and details the trend among German troops.
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Rome
Easters
Trance
Allied
Underground seaplane touted by occupied France design
Paris reports a new seaplane from underground industry flourishing under German occupation. Described as a potential complete air craft, the design named Lot 31 is said to be manufactured in Alps foothill laboratories and forest workshops in southern France with assembly readiness at Paris. The project reportedly involves an air ministry closure and collaboration with laboratories for catering and party gatherings.
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Paris
Glenn
Farlin Mats
Alr
Aeeret Laboratories
Alps
Underground Leaders Join In French Govt
The new cabinet reshuffle in liberated France gives equal portfolios to leaders of the French underground and the National Liberation group from Algiers. Georges Bidault becomes foreign minister. a leftward shift includes two Communists and four Socialists among 22 ministers. Emmanuel d Astier de la Vigtiere will go to Washington as ambassador to the United States.
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Faris
Sept. U
Ih Geb
Charles de Gaulle
Haa
Ground
National Liberation Group
Algiers
Portfolos
Cach Group
Georges Bidault
Cristian Democratic Reeletanes
Rene Massign
Fe i
France
Betuen
Germany
Decautte
Jurex Jeanneney
Chamber of Deputies
Etl Democratic Party
Justice
Fratcois de Mention
Christian Democratic
London
Emmanuel d’Astier de la Vigterre
French Committee of National Liberation
Washington
United States
Paris
Police hunt for Castellano slayer in Missouri death
Police pursue suspect in stabbing of Frank Raman Castellano found near Missouri Pacific tracks. Three knife wounds reported. Castellano died early Sunday. Body found by Litin De Leon at 226 Gray Street. A man, described as a 1-year-old material waitress, was arrested.
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Frank Raman Castellano
Thelmas Drive
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Studel
Poller
Gastellano
Lytin de Leon
Gray Street
San Antonians Back From Fronts
Local brief notes several San Antonians returning from military service. Master Sgt Jesus Ht from 405 Madison Street is back from duty with the AAF in the South Pacific. Master Sgt Willard W. Young of 16 Hailey Avenue returns after 42 months with the AAF in the South Pacific. Master Sgt Binford S. Lusem, from 23 months in the European theater with the AAF. Tech Sgt Archie P. Kelley of 822 Westwood Avenue returns after 23 months in the Mediterranean theater with the Army.
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Ailtonlangs
Overssers
Melude
Jesus Ht
Sucke
Madison Street
A.A. F
South Pacific
Willard WW. Young
Hailey Aves
Fran
Seu Binford S. Lusem
AL RB
Teeh
Archie
PL Kelley
Wes
Wood Avenue
Mwe A. AL
Stork Delays Murder Trial In Criminal District Court
The murder trial of Nicholas Libertine Jr. is postponed to October 23 by Judge W W McCrory in criminal district court. Two witnesses were delayed due to rescheduled travel, while Abbertine faces charges of murder with means for the April 24 shooting of Nick Katshualls.
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THY Stork
Criminal District Court
W. W. McCrory
Nicholas Libertine Jr
North Flores Street
Nick Katshualls
Dutijaddsan Avenue
State Prison To Get Good and Baseman
The state penitentiary may look forward to a successful baseball season. Russell Walsh, a negro from East Commerce Street, pleaded guilty to taking $11 from P. D. Maths and received a 30 day sentence. He was arrested while playing third base and finished the game as his team won.
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State Penitentiary
Hexar County
Russell Walsh
East Commerce
P. D. Maths
Walsh
CG. A. Mathews
CG. A. Mathews In County Court-at-Law No
Mathews
Local society notices from San Antonio meeting and events
Mrs Ballie Rotzler arrives for reception at the Gunter hotel to honor her visit. The Loyal Women’s Guard of Kashdan review WEA meets at Mrs Bylgia Baccus home. Mrs Helen Ley named Woolworths war bonds manager for the year. Junior class holds 430 p.m. weekly meetings. Zetn Ta Alsha alumnae plan rush week at Mrs Wineheater Kelso Jr residence.
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Ballie D. Rotzler
Dallas
Women’s Benefit Association
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Kashdan Review
Bylgia Baccus
West Theo Avenue
Helen Ley
Vty
Zetn Ta Alsha
Wineheater Kelso Jr
Thomas Detferson
Plang
Woodruffs announce birth of daughter Nancy Elizabeth
Captain Woodruff and Mrs. Woodruff announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Elizabeth at Brooke General Hospital on Thursday. Mrs. Dunstan will be remembered as Miss Belle Dunstan, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Edwin V. Dunstan. Captain Woodruff is overseas, son of Mrs. Gen. and Mrs. R. B. Woodrose. Archbishop Spellman of New York, military chaplain, is in Paris after arriving from Normandy per Brazen vile radio.
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Spellman TN Faris
New York
mNss
Francis J. Spellman
U.S
Paris
Normandy
Leader in Hitler Plot Faces Death
London reports Dr Kai Friedrich Goerdeler, ex mayor and ringleader of the abortive July 20 plot to kill Hitler, is sentenced to death alongside six other conspirators. Several conspirators, including high army officers, have already been killed.
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London
Kai Friedrich Goerdeler
Leiper Minyor
Hitler
Barith Radio
Goerdeler
Broany
Goerdelerst
Ulrich
von Haseclft
Rame
Wolf’ Hendrick von Helldorffa
Berlin
Trot Aut Sols
Ministry of Foreign Attain
Paul Lejeunegung
Wilhelm Levswitter
the Literars
Jove Wirmer
Ie Goerdejer
AZENC
Transoceyn
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Sof Reallaing
Xeperl
Lidin
Pinkham
Kade Capo
Oman
Fey
Lileon Tong
Pol
Moe
Cifey Ehigger Tyra
Nerfleedeoa
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Weik
Messo
Alamo
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American Institute of Zaanilerln
Arrid Istic Larpese
Strike Slows Shipyard
Laval
Hint
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Heavies
Moy
Helng
Mahy
Madison
Macgaret Chorenill
Mims
Margaret
Lune Velez
Chat
Mexico
New Yorker
Lily Gantry
Rotden
Broadway
Omar Nelson Bradley
Inter
Hope
Nistress
America
Bob
Joe E. Brown
Iin
Leiden Daily Express
Britis Parliement
Horse of Commons
E. Indies
Tito
Army
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Stork
Luther Calcomb
Anita Bulls
Davis Mountains
Mitra Peak
Marin B. Fenwick PT
Ann Clark
Lady Esther
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