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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1944

Page

3

Masonic Degrees To Be Awarded At Semiannual Reunion

Masons will confer degrees from the fourth Habertorm to the thirty-second inclusive at the sixty-fifth Sanj R. Walter con sistory gathering in the Scottish Rite temple Monday through Thursday. Some 450 candidates, one of the largest classes in years, will participate with C. Cooke of Fort Worth present to address the gathering. Plans also note an international airline linking Newfoundland with Europe, with financing by American and Canadian investors and Newfoundland partners.

Habertorm Jesse F. Tyson B. Moursand Alfred W. Harles Leon Jacobs Irving M. Drew Sanj R. Walter James Andersot Antonio Hitelpree Clinton Phillip Reed Marcel Bodies A. Forbes Guy Cade Anderson H Lumpkin W. B Jack Rite Temple Shelners Onéalion C. Cooke Fort Worth Supreme Gripcil Svdttikh Rite Texas New York INS Porrest Newfoundland Europe W. Mostis Bewin BH Benberger Fess S. Jones Ernest T.inett Green Sloan L Batchelor Charles/nanced American Britt & Quin Arthur H Wall Herry L

Bataan Has Risen An Easter Dedication Prayer

A long commemorative piece marks the second anniversary of Bataan's fall with prayers and memories for martyred heroes led by Gen Douglas MacArthur. It extols American sacrifice, condemns Japan, and urges renewed resolve, faith, and dedication to liberty, justice, and peace in a World War II era memorial tone.

Bataan Douglas MacArthur Jesus of Nazareth The Isles Republic America Philippines Cato Carthage Japan Chichone

Road to Bataan Becomes Shorter

Washington April 8 The second anniversary of the fall of Bataan finds American forces advancing across the Pacific in the drive to liberate the Commonwealth. Navy reports 46 Japanese ships and 214 enemy planes destroyed or damaged in a Palau raid with no American losses. MacArthur’s forces push in New Guinea and the New Britain area as Philippine prospects grow brighter. About 14,000 American and 92,000 Filipino troops fought at Bataan and Corregidor, with hopes they may yet be found alive when the Allies return.

Washington Bataan Pacific Navy United| States Fleet Palau Philippines Nimitz U. S. Pacific Atc Aleutians Gilberts Marshalls Solomons Southwest Pacific U.S. Pacific Pearl Harbor Japan Anatralia Macarthur New Guinea New Britain New Ireland Philippine Commonwealth Bataan and Corregidor

Armed Forces Easter Observances Across U S A

New York and major cities mark Easter with USO events. Services at 1873 clubhouses include religious observances and entertainments for service members. Easter egg hunts in Forest Park Missouri and Easter sunrise services in Miami Beach draw thousands. Volunteers, canteens, and hospital floral gifts support troops and families nationwide.

New York INS USO Forest Park St. Louis USO Council Colorado Springs Iolo Golgotha Miami Beach Ocean Front Gulf New York City Central Parke Victorias Red Cross Manhattan Armed Forces Allied Nations Women’s Military Services Club army/ navy Motor Corps of the Red Cross Army and Navy Ordica

Swedes Report Red Bombing in Latvia

Swedish radio reported that Russian bombers attacked the Latvian railway center of Rezekne, damaging buildings and killing about 100 people. Rezekne in eastern Latvia is a junction for the Leningrad Warsaw and Moscow Riga railroads.

Latvia New York INSI Rezekne Warsaw

Bright Frocks to Mark Colorful Easter Parade

New York April 8 Bright hues dominate the Easter parade with government urging color variety and designers pushing vivid prints and toppers. Navy remains but red chartreuse and green appear in dresses coats and hats. Shoe coupons strain for juveniles while colored footwear stays scarce but the parade promises a record brightness.

Jane Cociman New York INS Goverment Worman OPA

Salvador Revolt in Salvador Republic Rumors Conflict

Conflicting reports from Costa Rica and Mexican sources say 8000 killed in a three day revolt led by Tito Calvario in the Salvador republic. Some accounts claim Calvario captured and executed by federal troops in Salvacón. others say rebel leader Arturo Romero sought refuge in the Perthyian embassy.

Mexico City Republic of Salvador Tito Calvario Costa Rica Mexican Confederation of Labor Calvaria Salvacon Arturo Romero Calvario Meantinles

Five San Antonians Join Phi Beta Kappa

Austin report lists Georgette Cayo Jacqueline Cavo John M Naif Jr Wilson J Wal thall Jr and Catharine Moore of San Antonio among University of Texas students elected to Phi Beta Kappa in an announced ceremony.

Austin University of Texas Phi Beta Kappa Georgette Cayo Jacqueline Cavo John M. Naif Jr Wilson J. Walthall Jr Catharine Moore San Antonio

Swiss Report U.S. Apology for Raid

Swiss radio reports the Swiss government received sincere apologies from the United States for the accidental bombing of Schaffhausen by Liberators last week. The exchange follows diplomatic notes and comments from Swiss officials confirming the acknowledgment of the incident and its human impact.

Lonlon United States Schaffhausen

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