This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
2
The navy reported destruction of 18 more Japanese vessels by American submarines, raising total Japanese ships sunk or damaged to 687. Included were three tankers and several cargo vessels, plus a naval repair ship, highlighting critical fuel and unit-operating support for Japanese forces.
CHICAGO April a nationwide search is under way for Matt Capone 35 brother of Al Capone in connection with the slaying of Jamies D Larkin a 49 year old gambler and former horse trainer. Police Capt Thomas Alcock said the pursuit stems from a reenactment by witness of a quarrel between Larkin and bartender Wholly Sanders at Capone s tavern in suburban Octer a just before the shooting.
The article notes ration certificates for tires and travel restrictions linked to wartime logistics. References to Axis spying suspensions, OPA districts, and Allied invasion preparations appear alongside remarks from Kurtz about tire size limits and economy. Panama population data is also mentioned.
At Hamilton Field California on April 1 a fire damaged the armament building at Concord Army air base in Contra Costa County. Staff Sgt. Ben Schmidt, 25, of Blue Hill Nebraska, suffered burns that may prove fatal. Army authorities attributed the blaze to accidentally ignited armament cleaning fluid and estimated the damage as moderate.
The ad promotes a liquid Kleerex that dries pimples overnight. It claims dramatic improvements for users who follow directions and apply as directed. Satisfied customers praise the clearer complexion and reduced embarrassment. If unsatisfied, money back guarantee. Sold by Sommora Drug Stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.