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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1942

Page

10

Read This War Doctrine From Texas Voices

A wartime editorial argues victory cannot be bought with wealth or production alone. Texans recall frontier grit, noting tools of war were forged by hands of the people and that blood and willingness to sacrifice define freedom. The piece credits George Washington and warns against reliance on machines without human resolve.

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Robert P. Campbell Promoted to Captain at Medleal Meld Survive School

Robert P. Campbell of San Antonio has been promoted from Chart Neuleat to captain at the Medical Meld Survive School in Garrett Barracks Pennsylvania. He is son of Robert H. Campbell of 1205 West Wondlaws Avenue and attended St Marys University University of Texas and Georgetown University.

Rober Patrick Canypur Yetly San Antonio Chrat Neuleat Cope Fain Gariisle Barracks Fonty Robert H. Campbell Wondlaws Avenue St. Mary's University University of Texan Georgetown University

WPA Keens Jobs Open

WPA workers accepting private or temporary work are reassigned to public projects. officials warn against taking private jobs during project work. The policy aims to prevent loss of wages and ensure steady employment while drought and farm tasks continue.

WPA P. Crowell Stale Naimlinstantar Licess SVP

Women’s War Work Highlighted by Council Session

Texas women play a vital role in the war effort, says Katherine Anderson head of the women’s bureau of the labor office. Delegates to the Catholic Counsels on Industrial Relations observe a two day meeting at the Gunter hotel led by Archbishop Lucey. Anderson notes women are taking more jobs in Texas plants and helping manufacture army uniforms and equipment.

Texas Kary Anderson Gunter Hotel Robert, &. Lucey Iss Anderson Jabor Department

Women Enter Industry At High War Production Pace

A Texas labor official notes women are expanding in industry and may reach half of defense jobs. A survey cites 40 percent of roles in airplane assembly plants. training lags behind demands. Conference speakers discuss labor standards, wages, safety, and inflation amid war-time policy debates.

United States Texas Origital Mafin John D. Reed Austin Labor Statistics Industria

City Hall Women To Take Course

City council approved a program allowing women city employees to take aid classes for four hours a week. The plan aims to provide time off without affecting duties, with sessions held in the council chamber and eight players to attend over two days a week.

City Hall Coun

Rifle Found Beside Woman Wounded in Fort Houston Home

A 22 caliber rifle was found near Essie Victoriy Guntley age 70 in her room at the Beverly lodges on Ye Hive Cond Fort Sen Houston. She was wounded in the chest and later died. police reported another person wounded in the same room.

Essie Victoriy Guntley Baverly Moneday Lallor Hospital Fort Sen Houston Palics Simday

Panama Needs Skilled Men for Civil Service Jobs

The Panama Canal administration seeks skilled workers including architects engineers and draftsmen. Wages listed include armature winders boat builders machinists and welders from 1.48 to 2.52 per hour with overtime payable after 40 hours. Associate naval architects earn 333.32 monthly while other engineering roles show up to 410.82 monthly.

Civil Service Panama Canal Armature Rivelius Lsted Tank Nize

Unclear historical note on wartime news and leadership

Fragmentary text references presidents Roosevelt and wartime themes with garbled names. Content is incoherent, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations. No coherent story or verifiable entities emerge from the readable fragments.

5.P. Examiner Dies in Houston

Josep L Ou, 85, of San Antonio, formerly of Houston, died in hospital. Services set for Tuesday at Yoo with McCollum Murray chapel. Interment in San Jose. Survived by wife Mrs Bertha G. Otis of San Antonio. Woodmen of the World member.

Two Hurt As City Bus Skids On Wet Streets

Two passengers were injured when a Public Service Company bus skidded on wet pavement at Ansth Kay Matoie Gard and Duval streets. Alfred Dupner of Port Sam Houston suffered a fractured right leg, Joe Ts Vasquez of Fort Bartaisbon had a knocked loose tooth, and Wm Dove of Fort Sam Houston sustained forehead injuries.

Wn & Public Service Company Ansth Duval Streets Alfred Dupner Port Sam Houston Joe Ts Vasquez Fort Bartaisbon WM. Dove Fort Sam River of Laeother A. E. Budmick Montluela Court Henry McDowell Hadky Bellses

Pilgrimage Honor Guard to Present at Alamo Ceremony

A Fort Sam Houston unit forms a guard of 181 officers and enlisted men for the Fiesta de San Jacinto Alamo observance. Maj. Gen. Lee names Lieut. Col. Fuller to lead Texans from the 2nd Infantry, with First Lt. Bonham commanding, to lay a wreath at the shrine and salute the Alamo dead.

Fort Sam Houston John GC. H. Lee J. F. Fuller 2Ard Fuller James B. Bonham Alamo

Frightening shot hits car roof during city raid

A bullet pierced the roof near the rear seat of a car driven by Joe Hill, 40, during a Fria City raid under the Southern Pacific underpass. Police reported no one was seen firing and the shooter remains at large.

Twins 80 Plan Family Reunion At 1498 West Bupler

Readable details describe Mrmr Aniselta amegara and Mra Tnek Ruiz planning a family reunion on San Jacinto day at 1498 West Bupler Street. The sisters, aged 86 on the holiday, are central figures with Ruiz listed as having 25 children.

Amegara Tnek Ruiz West Bupler Street Ty Esters San Jacinto As Ruiz

Sergeant Benn Wounded in Hawaii in Grueheat Incident

Sergeant Albert Henn of Echofield Barracks is in a Hawaii hospital in serious condition from a gunshot wound. His mother Mrs. BC Benn was notified by the War Department on Monday. The notice did not state how the sergeant was wounded.

Albert, Henn Elnwenderl Hawaii BC. Benn Benn Echofield Barracks

Drunks Jailed After Tavern Raids in Guadalupe Block

Police rounded up eighteen intoxicated individuals after a tavern raid in the 1700 block of Guadalupe Street. The group was loaded into the paddy wagon and taken to the city jail following resident complaints.

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Postmaster Appointments and Promotions Named in San Antonio

Albert H. Sprenger named assistant postmaster in San Antonio succeeding the late R. S. Hedges. Dan Quill moves up after long service since 1907, with L. W. Ryan promoted to superintendent of mails. Cravens Sr. and Cravens Jr. receive promotions, Howard Doebbler becomes assistant superintendent of mail. effective April 16.

San Antonio Dan Quill Sprevger R. S. Hedges L. W. Ryan Sipers Nails Analissia Cravens Sr Minis Howard Doebbler Counlers Mate

Sales Classes To Be Expanded At San Antonio School

Expansion of replacement classes in distributive education at the San Antonio part time and evening school was announced Monday by principal C. B. Troute. The program aims to fill vacancies in San Mente Hue and related areas.

San Antonio C. B. Troute San Mente Hue

Postmen Courzes Supervising Sale and Trade Event

A mixed group led by Mors and Bess By Strattan plans a sale and non sale activity for experienced and inexperienced courzes. The Shrib organization meeting and a class are also noted with a Thursday schedule and a reference to National Want Ad week from 4:30 to 5:35 p m today.

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