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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1943

Page

2

Kennamer Seeks Clemency In Tulsa Society Gang Slaying

Ph Kennamer son of Judge Franklin E. Kennamer Jr seeks clemency after eight years of a fifteen year sentence for the 1934 Tulsa society gang killing of John F. Jez. The request, heard by the state pardon and parole board, follows prior denials by former Gov. Phillips and a referral by Gov. Kerr. Garrel and Kennamer were noted social figures. Garrel was shot dead Thanksgiving night and Kennamer later surrendered.

Adahoma City Kennamer Ihé State Bors Robert 5. Kerr D. Ax B. Rivers Gorell Tulsa Garrell Garrel Dadge Kenmagner Eng Phillipe Maytees Phillips Goverrnor Kerr

Delegates Arrive in Bermuda for Jopl Anglo American Conference

U S delegates reach Bermuda's Boreons hotel for the Jopl Anglo American conference on refugee relief and protection amid Axis persecution. Richard Law welcomes the Americans led by Dr Harold W Dodds with Acting Governor Williams and Murphy Jeter at the government house. Representative Joe Bloom disputes claims the talks lack power, noting any agreement would go to an inter governmental committee for action.

Bamiltar Bermuda Boreons Richard Law British Foreign Office Harold W. Dodds Princeton ‘University Lieit Williams Murphy Jeter Joe Bloom New York

Jive Too Much for Lady Cavendish

Adele Astaire, sister of Fred Astaire, says she cannot jive after a London interview recapped by CBS. She recalled a U S Army sergeant from Omaha trying to dance with her in a forceful fashion and joked that Fred Astaire would have died at the sight.

New York Charles Cavendish Adele Astaire Pred Astaire London CBS Adele Omaha Pred Adele Seld Red Cress Hoadquarters Fred Astaire

Blind student tops class despite blindness at Lanier

Amelia Ramirez, eight, a top Lanier School sophomore, recently returning from a blind school in Austin, attends with no aid while using Braille notes transcribed on a typewriter via the Loken system. He supports his mother through Lighthouse for the Blind work and moves confidently through halls, aiming for strong academic performance.

Plind Amelia Ramirez Sophe Lanier School Amelia Austin San Antonio R. H. Brewer Lanier Mid Amelia

Solomons Mell Mole. Says 8. A. Man Solomons Mell Mole

Pharmacists Mate Weldon Cy Vowell writes home to his mother Mrs Aurelia Vowell 6 Kayton Avenue about conditions overseas He describes filth and dead enemy soldiers with extreme negative imagery mentioning flies and heat while noting his illness and recovery He is a former student of Hawthorn Home Junior High and his sister is a visiting nurse at Kelly Field

Weldon Cy Vowell Aurelia Vowell Kayton R Avenue Chile Vowel Walgrin Audent Haw Homie Hisother Kellyfield

Governor Leads Pilgrimage to the Alamo

The governor will join a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Alamo on Wednesday at 6 16 p m. The procession forms at the Municipal and eastern and travels via Jefferson Hoston to Blum Street ending at the Alamo with floral offerings and taps. Col. James L Toohey directs ceremonies with civic and military leaders in attendance.

Alamo Shrine of Texas Liberty Jefferson Hoston Street Alamo Playa Blum Street The James L. Toohey Fort Sam House Coke H. Blevenson Gus B. Mauermann Army Ban Jacinto Association Maury A. Winn Sr Jack Raybould Flosta Neagciation

Asbestos Workers Convene in Los Angeles Conference

Representatives from four alates gathered at the Guitar Notel Bal Inday for a regional conference of the Asbestos Workers Union. Delegates from Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas attended the Hoy Wouaton meeting led by G C. Mines F Cornus Chrisl served as business agent and organizer.

Ua Asnentay Workers Union Tran Louliana Argangas Oklahoma Texas Hoy Wouaton Cornus Chrisl

Man Buys $25 Bond for FDR in Mobile Bank

A man entered a Mobile bank on an April day and purchased a $25 war bond honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Bank officials quoted him saying he preferred to use his money for a bond rather than lending it elsewhere.

Mobile Ala Franklin Delain Roosevelt White House Washington LB. C

Libel Suit for Million Filed in Los Angeles

Mexican editor Don Rodolfo Junco de la Vega sues Broadcasting Publications Inc for 500000 dollars in damages and 500000 exemplary damages alleging a December 14 1942 magazine claim that XEG Monterrey licenses were revoked damaged his business ties with US and Canadian firms and endangered Inter American relations. Judge Al M Heck leads the case with details of Vega’s St Louis upbringing and education at St Mary’s San Antonio and the University of Texas.

U.S Washington D.C Rodolfo Junco de Mexico XEG Rodolfo Jumes de la Vega Monterrey Hi Sol Junco de la Vega United States Republic of Mexico U. S HEG al ML. Heck Heck St. Louis St Mary's University San Antonio University of Boxan

Bank Refuses To Release J B Bond Money For War Bonds

The bank stated it must have 189 days notice before surrendering county tuberculosis hospital funds totaling 272 500 for war bonds. County Commissioners earlier voted to buy war bonds. The bank claimed 180 days notice is required by the Federal Reserve, with the funds currently deposited at 435 percent interest.

Vitcibis 2Tosy Stauuttal Notics Ney County Commissioners Court Bob Uhr

Kilday Names Appointments Across City Offices

Kilday announces a second batch of appointments including Ed Crump to the Place, Brogan resigns to run for city tax commissioner, Arnald Sheldon named clerk for county juvenile office, J. Ren Camp acts as temporary constable of Precinct 2, while hearings proceed against O. 3 "dack" Hineper.

Kilday Owen Kilday Baburday Mt Vaconuies Ed Crump Punean Field BU Brogan Arnald Sheldon County Juvenile Office Wright J. Ren Camp Auater Dack Hineper

Henckel Funeral Rites Arranged

Funeral services for John Henry Henckel age 61 of Camden Avenue will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Belk Kearns Funeral Home, with a requiem at St Marys Church 746. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mary, sons Edward and Gerald, daughters Mrs Kitty War, Margaret Power and Mae Wynfield, two brothers, five sisters. Rosary was recited at the funeral home Sunday night.

Montry Belk Kearns John Henry Henckel Gamden Aient Herve Annes St. Mary’s Church Mary's Henckel Airs Mary Henckel Edward Vv Gerald C. Henckel Kitty FE Wari Margaret Power Wid Mae Wynfield

County Clerk Announces Anniversaries and Birthdays

County Clerk Maris Trawalter holds multiple family anniversaries and a birthday celebration on Saturday. The office marks the events with a slimly titled fundraiser in memory of recent family milestones, while a note on anti-nox laws is briefly referenced amid surrounding text.

Rites Planned for Accident Victim Dan Mauger

Funeral services are arranged for Dan Mauger 13 of 530 Avenue B killed in a freak traffic accident on West Wordlawn Avenue Friday afternoon. Mauger, a student at Mark Twain Junior High, was struck while standing on the curb with a companion when a brick welled from a curbside property and hit him. The time and venue for the Porter Long chapel service have not been decided.

Puneral Dan Mauer

Mayor to Speak on War Bond Drive

Mayor Gus B. Maneymann will speak on the second war loan drive at 12 45 p.m. Sunday over radio station KABC. The talk will be under the sponsorship of the local group.

Gus B. Maneymann KABC Aclo Serve

Man Charged With Posing as Army Sergeant

A man named Ween Heyniirt was charged with posing as an army staff sergeant to obtain a government benefit. He waived a hearing before Commissioner AL V W Knight and was committed to jail. He faces trial in district court on May 3.

Ween Heyniirt Offlent Questermnaster W. Knight Trind

Bexar County Sees First Ball of Season

A weather summary reports a Wunderstorm Ling arriving Saturday at 11:40 p.m. near Bexar County with scattered hail and no crop damage. Precipitation totaled 0.77 inches across the South Texas area per the weather bureau.

Bexar County Ling Texas Weather Bureau

Citizen Returns To Serve Nation

A young American citizen, Otto Vogel, born in Mexley City, returns to answer the call to serve. He asks the draft board for guidance and discusses his case with local authorities, expressing a desire to aid the United States during wartime. The piece notes his patriotic intent and the process of registration amid National Want Ad Week.

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