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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1942
Page
3
Iron Age notes in its weekly review that wartime production in the United States is nearing a stage where storage and shipping space are becoming critical. The shift from building war goods to moving them accelerates as thousands of combat vehicles await shipment to battle areas.
In Superior Court Albert and Elizabeth Dilling fight a volatile divorce with officers faced by wrangling witnesses and contempt rulings. The proceedings include requests for 33 names and correspondence tied to pro Axis propaganda and alleged smear tactics linked to Walter Winchell. Mrs. Dilling claims $1,000,000 damages for alleged false accusations and seeks relief amid accusations of cruelty and adultery.
City Detective C A Bartram tailed a 16 year old Mexican youth and captured him after a chase that started near South Santa Rosa avenue. The youth admitted holding up four drug store delivery boys including at Bus Ding, Walters Pharmacy, and Lockett and Harris Pharmacy. Bartram fired four shots in the air during the pursuit and the suspect fell and skinned his knees before arrest.
Aleven W. Holloway of Hondo identified as the victim in a brutal hammer attack in Fullerton California. Police say papers found on him led to the identification by Fullerton Police Chief John C. Gregory. Miss Mabel Holloway of 122 Sunset road, Hondo, confirms her brother was in California en route to Pearl Harbor and awaiting social security papers before sailing. The body was found in a hotel room by a maid. Holloway’s mother and other relatives reside in Hondo.
The agriculture department reports worsening food and fiber shortages in Germany and occupied territories. France faces weeks before harvest due to diversion of wheat to markets and ration card fraud. Germany tightens grain restrictions while Denmark and Ukraine show strained production from spring delays and labor losses. Russia reports severe labor shortages as Germany seeks workers and resources.
Washington reports a coordinated effort among the army navy and five other agencies to combat production slowdowns in war industry described as reprehensible Senator Byrd seeks a Senate inquiry if remedies fail Ring maritime personnel report no hard evidence of slowdowns but cites two causes intentional slowdowns and poor supervision Delta Shipbuilding in New Orleans discharged over 200 workers for inefficiency amid claims of inadequate equipment and excessive unionism the resigning assembly shop chief blames equipment and unionism but officials deny grounds for those claims
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes soldiers slaughtering Ukrainians for food to prevent retreat. It reports Germany ordering schools to teach silk worm breeding as silk supplies dwindle. It notes English farmers plowing abatt and a tobacco licensing regime in Ireland with strict controls.
Honolulu on April 22 placed the harbor and adjacent blocks under a military governor proclamation restricting traffic and identifying authorized personnel only. Observers at the wharves called the move a broad tightening of vigilance in the waterfront area.
Seattle April 9 21 cats and dogs collide over a proposed dog cat curfew as public safety committee weighs emergency measures. Citizens mock the plan arguing cats deter rats while witnesses note nocturnal yodeling and stray dogs blamed for disturbances.
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