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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1942

Page

2

That Man Bostrom in On Jap Raid nam wan mon

Advanced United Nations operations base in the South Pacific reports Captain Frank Bostrom earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for his role in a mission that transported General Arthur and his party to Australia. The article notes his prior selection for the job and his rise in rank.

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Air Raid Mission Led by Royce Crew Over Philippine Bases

An account of Brig. Gen. Ralph Royce leading air raids on Japanese bases in the Philippines. The feature details pilots, co pilots, navigators and bombardiers aboard multiple planes, their daring flights, engagements with Zero fighters, and return to Manila. It notes engine trouble for one plane, fires at airfields, and the crew’s bravado under heavy anti aircraft fire.

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Java Sea Battle Won Through Air

SAN MCANGISCO Apr 1-14 The Airsacisras were a none figuratign Wunergy of Wy green tailored Pour the Teagal Auntredian Air Pore Rtodeh It is rink showed b Tnerelet dale shoulders. Vice Admiral William A Glassford, commander of United States naval forces in the Southws, said off Java Japans won. The loss of 48 lunuorts apyested off Java coast with the Venton as meeting on the preth. The covering force of exgat destroyers protested by a cover force of Cighterpinere fachet. The naval force was just one-half the covering dare. In that section, late da, the evening and well into the night, it is known we inflicted more damage than we received. The admiral said the navy intends to go back to HAVA and from there go back to Manila via General MacArthur.

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Would-Be Thief N Not Convincing W E Wallace Case

W E Wallace at 1115 San Pedro Avenue saw a stranger try to start his car parked in front of the home. After a brief dispute the man claimed the vehicle was not Wallace’s, then fled as Wallace checked the license plates.

W.E. Wallace San Pedro Vavenue San Antonio Wallace Walllace

Girdle Figures In Divorce Case

In Ban Jos, California a divorce case centers on what a wife should pay for a girdle. Edgar Petty testified Mrs. Frieda Perry spent 12.50 for two girdles. He said he did a cross section survey of local housewives to determine a fair price, noting five dollars seemed the consensus. Mrs Perry accused him of talking about her behind her back via telegram and said she was angry she could not understand the message.

Josh Calif Edgar Petty R. R. Byer Frieda Perry Concensus Perry Syer

Peacock Students To Be Reviewed At Weekly Parade

Military academy cadets will be reviewed by Maj. John Cape Sunday at the weekly dress parade of cavalry and infantry units. The program will feature drill team exhibitions, a musical cavalry basket act, and cadet equipment displays, with remarks from Judge Syer.

Peacock

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