Parachute accident shocks Houston welding foreman
J Ray mond Wilson, 38, principal of Yoakum born family, fell from a two seater open plane near Alvin while performing slow rolls at 6000 feet. His parachute deployed, injuring a fractured left shoulder. He was rushed to Southern Pacific Hospital after landing in a field. Wilson, with 1200 flight hours since 1927, could be eligible for the Caterpillar Club. His son Raymond, 14, and mother Mrs R S Wilson of Yoakum were notified.
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OAKUM
J. Raymond Wilson
R. S. Wilson
Yoakum
Houston
Alvin
Wilson
Southern Pacific
White Oak Drive
Southern Pacific Hospital
Caterpillar Club
Raymond
Motor Transportation Survey Shows Results in Texas
A Texas survey of motor transportation facilities reports progress, with 41 percent of the estimated trucks and buses forms received. Officials aim for 75 percent coverage, and efforts focus on privately owned school vehicles. Mail returns indicate many forms failed to reach owners due to address changes or inter-county registrations.
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Austin
Warilil Wie
J. Thayer Stoddard
Texas
National Truck and Hus Inventory
Lynn B. Shaw
Texas Motor Transportation Assn
Shaw
War Department
Highway
South Texas peace officers to hold emergency defense courses
The FBI Houston Division announces four six day civilian defense schools for law enforcement officers across 46 counties. Courses cover convoy control, blackout procedures, unexploded bombs, and evacuation duties with demonstrations by seasoned instructors. Special Agent George W. Carlson leads as chief instructor. sites include San Jacinto High in Houston and Beaumont Police Department court room. Thanksgiving visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morin from San Antonio, joined the Dolessi home.
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South Texas
Houston
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ray J. Abbaticchio Jr
FBI
Abbaticchio
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Galveston
United States Office of Civilian Defense
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York City
George W. Carlson
Texas Department of Public Safety
Carlson
Texas Highway Patrol Training School
San Jacinto High School
Holman and
Austin Streets
Corporation Court
Beaumont Police Department
Jim Morin
San Antonio
Frank Dolessi
Miss Viasta Michalec and Galveston visiters return
Miss Viasta Michalec a student nurse from St Marys Infirmary Galveston Texas spent the weekend with her name wolks. Miss Vlasta was accompanied by her brother Laddie and Clarence Kopecky who are employed at a Galveston grocery store.
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Viasta Michalec
St. Mary’s Infirmary
Galveston
Texas
Miss Vlasta
Laddie
Clarence Kopecky
Rules for Morale In Army Camps Reveal Soldier Insights
A survey summarizing American soldier morale calls for fair treatment and meaningful leave, plus respectful townspeople near camps. It stresses first class training, clear purpose, and decisive actions to build morale. Stevens highlights camp factors, recreation, and juke joints as key elements.
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Alden Stevens
Stevens
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
Beer Manufacturers’ Conscience
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Wlet
Auto Associa Store
Shiner
Ene
Tahta
Zoe Ps
Fide Tun
Fes
D.C. Lese
Action Toys
Hook-La
Western Flyer
Scooter
Somaar
Hin
sHie
Motor Transportation Survey
Houston Division
Yoakum, Texas
Federal Insurance Deposit Insurance Corp
Ste
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Shepherd Village
Les Baux
France
Dittlinger
Hegari
Paris
Shiner Farmers Co-Op
GIN & Mill Association
Yoakum Trading Post
Red & White
Handelsman’s
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