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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1942

Page

7

American Ship Sunk Six Die and 29 Survive

A U S ship was sunk in Eastern coastal waters near March 20 with six dead and 29 survivors rescued aboard a Bermuda clipper. The loss marked the 21st Atlantic ship loss announced that week, raising U.S. war toll to 115 dead or missing since Pearl Harbor.

New York Ravng Bermuda Tos Aie United Waters Pearl Harbor U. S Boer] Harbor Canadian Caribbean South Aneriia

Cancer Control Month Aims to Focus Public Attention

President Rove designated April as Cancer Control Month to mobilize public attention on the disease. The proclamation highlights that about 160000 people are living with cancer and urges coordinated efforts across public health groups, hospitals, and communities to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Cancer Control Program Washington JINS Rove

Churchmen Honor Faculty Members at St Marys University Jubilee

Clergy procession on Ga Jan street to San Pernands cathedral honors three St Marys University faculty with 150 combined years of service. Very Rev Joseph T.C. Ei 35 years in San Antonio Rev Bruno Hubertus and Rev Leroy Manning also noted. Mass led by Most Rev Robert G. Lucy with sermon by M. S. Garriga. Reception follows at St Marys University Exsmoashom events and dinner for clergymen.

Ga Jan Street San Pernands Cathedral Cohen Paul A. Roesner Robert G. Lucy San Antonio Father Fi Ms Blice Sylvestor P. Jortgens St. Louis Society of Mary Garriga Corpus Christi Bruno Hubertus St. John's Seminary Arid Leroy Manning Feilow St. Mary's Ceterminnius Norman Bodet

ex Governor Jt Goes on Trial in New Orleans

In New Orleans on April 6 1947 former Governor James A Noe faced U S District Court on income tax evasion charges tied to the Win or Lose corporation. The indictment alleges evasion of 321 499 in income and 327 165 55 in 1935 profits with four counts and 24 alleged nets in the corporation’s operations. A Dallas man 43 a building company manager killed himself at home after a verdict of death by his own hand was returned by Justice of the Peace Brown.

New Orleans James A. Noe Aris United States District Court Win Lage Peime Huey F. Long Thy Win T Lose Dallas

Easter War Plants Kept Busy Amid War News

Wartime Easter day scenes show broad sprinkles of ash and sirens while U S forces plan defenses along coasts. President Roosevelt missed events as mobilization continued and naval restrictions kept crowds away from beaches and sunrise services. Military aides and volunteers maintained wartime routines across states, keeping “the tools of war” ready as signals and alerts punctuated the holiday.

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Cash and jewels recovered by city detectives

Cash and jewels recovered give city detectives Hester and Mike Ellis credit for a quick return. Officers Monetay returned S110 and S294 worth of jewelry to Mrs. Henry Hooke at 212 Marshall Street before she knew the items were missing. A 130-year-old man and his wife were arrested for burglary at a hotel as they prepared to leave for Denver, linked to a break during Mrs. Wercke’s Easter visit with friends.

Hester Mike Ellis Henry Hooke Marshall Street Denver

Funeral Held for Edward Peters

A funeral service was held for Edward Peters at St Josephs Catholic church after services at the Riebe Funeral Home. Burial followed at San Jost Burial Park. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Earl Peters and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Peters and Mr and Mrs B Reng. San Altatina.

Bervices Ann Earl Peters Tadmha Street Te Riebe St. Josephs Catholic Church San. Jost Edward Peters B. Reng San Altatina

Sixty Fortieth and Eight Unit to Convene Tuesday

The Forty and Eight of the Anturiuan Leglony will hold a regular monthly meeting at 6 PM Tuesday at the sex club. Reports from the Grand Giemimot meeting in Mvatio will be presented.

S.A Leglony Mvatio

Post Civil War Drama in Hollywood From King Pyen

INS HOLLYWOOD April reports a major MGM project titled The Men on Amitrien's Consolence about Andrew Johnson the 17th US president. Vin Heflin cast as Johnson traces a 60 year arc from youth to later life with Lionel Barrymore as a political foe. William Dieterle will direct after Syncopation.

King Pyen Hollywood M.G.M Amitrien Andrew Johnson United States Lincoln White House Iis Lucoln Vin Heflin Johnson Lionel Barrymore Dr. Kildare Seb Stevens Connec William Dieterle Louis Pasteur Emil Zola Metra Alter Ruben

Wounded Reporter Recalls Yank Gave Grenade to Jap

In a wartime reminiscence from Melmoune, April 6, an American reporter recalls brave standers on Luzon and Corregidor. The account highlights a sergeant named May and the peril of jungle nights as U.S. troops resisted Japanese forces with improvised weapons.

Ty Clark Lee Aruba Liesse Ulnost Murmired Wermith Tien Pulplio Jay Mitret Dicyao May

Walter Winchell Notes Stir Rumors Beyond News

A fragmented column cites Walter Winchell and Cory notes as insiders discuss Errol Flynn June Millard, The Andrews Sisters wages in Detroit, Gail Patrick's brother Richard Fitzpatrick and Jane Stoneham as N. stake, plus various celebrity remarks about Joan Bossie and MacArthur broadcast references. The piece references censorship debates, navy censorship, and remarks about actors, politicians, and public figures amid a broad, bustling array of gossip and media chatter.

Cory New York Errol Flynn June Millard Life de Marcos Andrews Sisters Detroit Lash Gail Patrick Richard (Fitzpatrick Jane Stoneham N. ¥. Ginny Gary Cooper Jesse Lasky Joan Bossie

Jap Threats and India Subjugation Warning Reported

A Japanese broadcast transcript quotes warning that British India will suffer great casualties if India resists subjugation. The message vows to crush the United States and Allies, citing plans across Malaya Burma and Andaman Islands as grim proof of resolve.

Tokyo Fom Pronuvasts Premley Grit Sidekt Tosol Talis Tredla Toko Japan Menagh Malaya Burma Andamap Islands Or ‘Pire United States India

RCAF Flier Takes U.S. Post in War Era Exchange

A Royal Canadian Air Force flier, Harold Rowlr, directs Unit Stiles personnel and transfers to the United States after undergoing a bond ceremony at the U.S. embassy in New York. Born in Liverpool, he previously rode in the Grand National and served in a Royal Air Force unit before joining the allied postwar effort in the United States.

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Japs List China or Scores in Greater Asia War

Imperial headquarters reported that Japanese forces killed or captured 76 166 Chinese troops in 46 encounters from the war’s start through March. The tally includes 58 319 killed and over 18 000 injured, plus captured equipment and 80 enemy planes shot down.

Tokyo Imperial Headquarters

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