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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1943
Page
12
San Antonio Jews prepare Passover observance with home services and synagogue rites. Temple Beth-El and Agudas Achim host 7 30 p m and 6 15 p m readings respectively, with cadet center Chaplain Halevi leading before sundown. Rabbis Jacobs and Tamarkin deliver talks on freedom and dawn of a new day, as Rebbi Skybell and others offer morning sessions at Sholom.
Jesco Garren reports a theft at a Surrey Street residence on Saturday. Property stolen includes a US automatic revolver a shotgun a fur coat 12 ladies dresses two men suits other clothing bedspreads and curtains totaling 390 dollars in value.
Stockholm radio said the sunken Swedish submarine Alren was located in rough northern seas. Communication with the crew failed due to storms, and officials noted the sub lay in an advantageous position with salvage uncertain and crew survival possible if supplies held.
MINNEAPOLIS April 17 A safety diaphragm device aids pilots by protecting cockpits from dust and debris. The article notes its role in reducing hazards for American airmen and references a film production context with Hollywood connections and a glamour image contrasting with grimy attire.
Ban Antonio High school grad Wales and others report for induction after completing studies. Stinson Field Radio presents its weekly broadcast Education for Victory at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Pvt Seymour Brad kb directs a training program featuring Cpl Reymond Hymel and privates Maguire Doershuck Schaite Propp Clark Tevssell Baker as writer Hugh Baker contributes.
Sunrise service for Easter will be held at 7 a.m. in the Municipal Auditorium with a 54-piece symphony orchestra directed by Dr. Otto Wekr. Dr. Perry P. Webb of First Baptist will give the Easter address, followed by a tableau and readings by local participants including a San Antonio aviation center scholar and Texas Military Institute chaplain, with Boy Scout units assisting.
The Sir Antonio part time and evening school at 437 Main avenue will offer pre employment and junior recruitive training classes in a new schedule. Principal G B Trouts outlines the course times from 1 to 11 p m and 5 to 2 a m on Tuesday and Wednesday. Local banks cooperate with the program.
Allied India command reports air strikes on Burma bases at Huy Blenheim borders Mawhin and Thinganel. Bombers hit railroad stations and tracks at Mawhin damaging water banks rolling stock. Raids also struck towns on the Maya peninsula and wellington island villages.
In New Orleans Lt Col Henry B I Thomas Jr told fellow physicians that meningitis mortality among soldiers has fallen to about one tenth of WWI levels due to a new sulfa drug. He cited 16 deaths in 600 recent cases and predicted further drops in fatalities.
A regional push by the Telephone Workers Union seeks faster wage increases amid discrimination claims against the war labor board. A. French reports a meeting where members urged accepting any National Federation of Telephone Workers recommendations. Current starting pay is $16 weekly with top rates up to $26 to $25 after 12 years, driving high turnover as skilled operators seek better pay elsewhere.
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MACDULL FIELD Fin April LT. Two officers and an entire crew were killed yesterday when a memory bomber crashed near the field. Public notices announced the victims as Second Lieut Tower A Wood pilot from Texas Second Lieut Jamon J Fahy Jr co pilot from Philadelphia Pay and Pfc Arthur Lattor engineer from New York City.
Local USO services list Monday activities including badminton, bowling, and softball at multiple sites such as 422 Norths AleTyO and 410 North New Braunfels. Instructors lead sessions from 8 to 42 pm with programs for families, knitting clubs, and Supper at Depot Debs. Community groups like Catholic, Reform, and Jewish temples host services and youth events. Salvation Army, Men workers tournaments, and evening gatherings populate the week.
South Texas editors gathered in Gunter hotel for the South Texas Press Association awards during wartime. Elmer J. Moore presented the roving cup for outstanding community service as about 150 editors and publishers attended the one day convention. Honors included best all around papers, best news photography, and job printing awards across towns of varying population.
War Labor Board members faced criticism over Roosevelt’s wage order as they held lines on stabilization. Separate opinions in a Atlas Cement case questioned the policy’s impact on production, while a 500 worker walkout protested the board’s wage decisions and no-strike enforcement.
In New York on April 7, William E H Burghardt of Woodhaven Queens rejoiced as a telegram from a POW reported his son Pavst Titit was alive and a prisoner of war in Italy. A Vatican message confirmed the phone call from an Apostolic delegate and Cardinal secretary of state saying the son is safe.
Washington April 17 An error caused confusion as a breakfast invitation circulated among senators and officials. A message inviting them to meet Col Louis Johnson at the Mayflower hotel was later traced to a misreading of Louise Johnson, name confusion with a former national Legion official.
James Campbell escaped from Moore field guards on Wednesday after striking a guard and eluding two guards at supper. He was hidden in brush about a mile from the field and captured Friday by an airplane patrol as a large searching party swept the area.
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