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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1944

Page

2

Missing Weapons Spark Probe at German POW Camp Tests

At Trinidad Colorado authorities probed a sudden strike by German POWs over missing weapons from an escort guard’s quarters. Col. Lambert B. Cain said knives and a home made wine supply were found and that an officer, Second Lieut. John Abjud, faces charges though not tied to the weapons. Separate reports note POW escape attempts at Camp Barkeley and Chaplin on trial for Mann Act charges, with testimony focusing on relations with Joan Barry and related events.

Verinidad Coly Trinidad Lambert B. Cain Cale Old Rasa Seal John Abjud Thee Ramp Cain Kane Sont Eben War Department FBI LOS Sngeune Charles Chaplin Mann Act Charlies Critle Charles H. Carr Chap Iin Chaplin Hans Reusch Joan Carr Miss Barry Nure Hollywood Andatean Barry J. ¥. T. O'Connor O’connor Jerry Giesser

Dance listings and music events around town

Local notices list multiple dances and orchestras for April including Min Simms sponsors dante svt rane os Bat at 162 W. Crockett night and Louise Schplatze Venige present at 525 So Ht Marys St on April 1. Wilett’s Orch plays Sunday April 2 at Pro pinenl Sun and Joe Harriman’s Orch at Helotes Inn on April 1. Turkey Trotters Orch appears with a daily listing.

Min Simms Dante W. Crockett Mary's St Louise Schplatze Sat Wilett's Orch

Made in Heaven on Olivia De Havilland to be released

Hollywood gossip column notes Olivia de Havilland may avoid legal issues and star in Made in Heaven at RKO, with Koerner buying the comedy from Warner. It traces the project from Jack Warner to Koerner, mentions potential Don’t, awaits Livvy’s return from the Aleutians to discuss the romantic comedy about a wife choosing a second husband.

Louella Motion Picture la Hollywood Olivia de Havilland RKO. Charles Koemer Jack Warner Livvy Jack Olivia Priscilla Lane Koerner Warners Finger Dace RKO Charlie Aleutians

Mile of Pennies Campaign Opens in Lewes

The Lewes Mens nune group meets at the Plaza hotel to launch a Mile of Pennies campaign. Funds support welfare work and the Boy Scout Troop at the Protestant Orphan's Home. Dr J M Todd speaks on Palm Sunday and appreciation of Jesus. Special music features Mrs Alice Trax and Felipe Rodriguez with Mrs MacJnfsel Ware at the piano.

YHE Lewes Mens Nune Vibes Plaza Hotel Felipe Rodtriguez Mac jFnsel Ware Plano

Reverend Tallie Williams Celebrates 10th Pastoral Anniversary

Northside Baptist Church marks Rev. Tallie Williams tenth anniversary as pastor. During his tenure 1056 members have joined the church roll and Sunday School enrollment reached 700.

Tallie Williams Northside Baptist Church

County Dads and Architect Clash Over Fees in Courtroom Battle

In a noisy county commission dispute at the Bexar courthouse, County Judge Charles Anderson and Commissioner Bob Uhr tangled with architect Beverly Spillman over architectural fees for the Robert B. Green Hospital addition. Spillman demanded 6 percent. officials cited 1 or 3 percent targets, citing district attorney advice. The session closed with no action after a heated hour of shouting.

Anderson Uhr John Shook Lawitr Pilman Tam Spillman Spilan

County approves county insurance to 12 firms for bond coverage

Commissioners court awarded 328000 of county insurance among 12 firms handling the Sc count. Catto and Catto receive 20000 in renewals with 28000 apportioned to the other 11 firms. Capt. G G Berham argued the bid should go to the road and financing companies, claiming cheaper mutual rates.

Surmmer Compal Catto Ram Rabe, Mathissey

Area Men Wounded in the Mediterranean Zone

War department reports Texans wounded in the Mediterranean area. Albert G. Gros technician fifth grade and others include private first class Jane F. Pena, private Mack Penn of Fort Stockton, private Juan C. Peralta, private Miguel Ramos, with families named. Beeville and Pierson in Mam? References to local ties include Mrs Trofila Mares and Mrs Santa Ramos.

War Department Mediterranean Albert G. Gros Joseph Gros Cedar Street Jane F. Pena Mack Penn Fort Stockton Juan C. Peralta Trofila Mares Beeville Miguel Ramos Santa Ramos Piessanton

Washington Roundup Service Ballot Change Unlikely

April 1 report says Congress unlikely to adopt Roosevelt's plan for a federal war ballot for service members overseas. Senate Leader Barkley and Senator Cht Ronto dismiss chances of action. Also notes tax on entertainment for restaurants and revised food rations procedures effective April 6, plus a note on a large voting precinct in Pima County Arizona.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Senate Barkley D-Ky Att R.lonto Mr. Roosevelt OPA duPont de Nemoors Pacific Northwest Lahorern Milweighte Relatoreiogisin Warhers Marhinints Western Norper Phypletant CEX Tynity Cameatern Agia Medinaten Aula Oliers Ailera Universy Strac Kpaotsh Rogika Sprakinglen Sator- Ae United States Employment Service Nueva ST. San Antonio Texas

Helmets Must Be Worn At Anzio Beachhead In Grim War

Allied dispatch from Italy reports grim front line conditions at Anzio with helmet rules tightened for all. Soldiers describe constant shelling and night tracer fire as German planes darken the sky. Gusville, a key beachhead village, sees daily patrols and supply struggles amid improvised local governance and quirky scavenger harvests.

Richard G. Maslock Italy Anzio Ares Gannan Stiell Regimenta Ont Beachhead Heachhead Gusville Gus Heilman Charlottesville Jack ‘Latgham Mineral Wells Texas Gus Roland. Decker Grand. Rapids Mich Howell Garrett Rockport Ind Gunville George Kratevac Virginia City Nev

Baering Down On the News Baering Down On the News

Dietz reports from International News Service that Maine and Vermont claim broad influence over the nation as observers forecast political shifts. The piece quips on changing attitudes, misdirections, and the unpredictable nature of predicting outcomes, with satire about callers and rumors shaping public opinion.

Arthur “Bugs” Baer. Dietz Jim Facley Maine Vermont

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