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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1942

Page

9

Japs Claim U S Raiders Captured

Asian press reports the Japanese claim that American airmen were forced to land in Japanese occupied territory and captured. British news service says the Nipponese will display the aviators in Shanghai to reporters. The tale aims to prompt Western denial and reveal no new facts from Allied sources.

Baryldd Vichy Shanghai Nip Shanghi Japan United Natine Washington London Ultra Ig de Som Zere China Paris London Daily Mail Dispatch Japat

Americans Embrace Offensive War Tone In New Bombing Vibe

In a sweeping wartime column the writer extols offensive air raids on Japan and occupied territories as proof that Americans support a vigorous, relentless fight. The piece likens current actions to historic victories, asserts unity to win, and calls for continued sacrifice for ultimate peace and freedom.

Army Navy

RFC Aid Offered to Auto Dealers

Washington April 2 newswire reports Jessa Jones, RFC head, telling a senate committee that Reconstruction Finance Corp already provided aid to auto dealers. A separate bill would authorize RFC to buy or loan to dealers on stock, with cost plus handling and transport charges and a fair price after a year. Jones said the RFC plan would avoid paying retail price and noted some manufacturers approved, with similar plans for tires and refrigerators under consideration.

Washington Jessa Jones Federal Senate Reconstruction Fluence Corporation HEC Senate Banking REC Jones Rfcs Fay

Rites Pending for Fred C Ingram

Funeral arrangements are pending for Fred C Ingram 50 of 104 Avant Avenue a former federal director and embalmer. A World War veteran he lived in the area about five years and was a member of the Artie Gembler Post No 375 American Legion. Survived by wife Pearl Wigraw a son Fred W Ingram of Columbus Mississippi a daughter Mrs Dirty Stowe of San Antonio his mother and brothers remain in England.

Ingram Avant Avene England Artie Gembler American Legion Pearl Twigraw Fred W. Ingram Columbus Miss Dirty Stowe San Antonio

First Aid Class Members Rush to Help Stricken Student

In Kansas City on April 23, a group of students from the Typic of Three practice first aid after a fainted classmate collapsed. They secured the area and assisted until the student regained consciousness, showing prompt reaction and teamwork.

Kansas City Dagatows Porlice

Paul H Bethge Services Slated

Paul H Bethge 79 of 111 Fannin Street died Tuesday. Funeral services at Loring Funeral Home Thursday at 1 a.m. under auspices of Perfect Union Lodge No 10 A F and A M. Interment in Mission Hills. Native of Germany he lived 35 years here. Survivors: widow Lena, brothers Rudolph Bethge of Los Angeles Call and Kim Bassett of El Monte, Calif, and sister Anna Lockmiller Chadron Nebraska.

Rsul Herman Sethge Fannin Street Loring Perfect Union Inge No Toterment Mission Huchal Park Germany Bethge Freemasonry Shiri Lena Bethge Rudolph Bethge Los Angeles Call Kim Bassett el Monte Calif Alster Annia Lockmiller Chadron Nei

Check Passer Receives Five Year Term

W G Taylor alias K G Bray received two concurrent five year terms in Criminal District Court after pleading guilty to passing two checks 428.10 at St Anthony Hotel and 205.05 to Sam Kennedy Plaza Joint. Judge W W McCrory also sentenced Rudy Casillas to 90 days in jail for theft from the person from Dolph Hirby 37th Meld Artillery battalion.

W. G. Taylor K. G. Bray Bray St. Anthony Sam Kennedy Plaza Jintel W. W. McCrory Rudy Casillas Guadalips Street Casallas Dolph R. Hirby Meld Artillery Battilton

Writ Granted in Insurance Case by Texas Supreme Court

The Texas Supreme Court granted an application for writ of error Wednesday in the Anita Trevine case of Bexar county involving American National Insurance Company. A motion for rehearing was noted. Also submitted were Thor Warner v Nordall and Mortis et al, Roy R Hans of Bexar county, and state briefs for Shelly CET and Andrew Crosby, all from Bexar County.

Austin Texas Supreme Court Anita ‘Trevine Bexar County American National Insurance Company Mittad Thor Warner Ve. Nordall and Mortis Twoha Court of Crimiinal Appeals Roy R. Hans Shelly Cet Andrew Crosby

British Warships Pass Gibraltar Reported By Vichy Radio

A Vichy radio report from Morocco says a British naval force comprising two battleships and six destroyers passed Gibraltar and entered the Mediterranean yesterday.

Gibraltar London Reuters Vichy Morocco

BC Relieves Headache and Neuralgia Quickly

Quick acting medicines in the HO formula are readily assimilated giving extra fast relief from headaches neuralgic pains muscular aches and mindtlanal periodic pains. Keep a 250 package of BO handy and consult a physician if pains persist.

Cripps Sees Chance in India Despite War Strains

Cripps expressed belief that there remained some chance for an agreement with India before the war’s end, though he warned that any proposal would require mutual concessions and careful handling by both sides.

Cripps India Lonegr Apel Bintford Cripps Buch

Six U.S. Soldiers Escape Timor Japs

Six American soldiers caught in the Japanese invasion of Dutch Timor arrived safely in Australia. The men, some infected with malaria after a grueling one day trek through swampy terrain, were reported to be hospitalized in one city. The escape details and current conditions were disclosed in Sydney.

Sydney Dutch Timor Australia

West Point Cadet Increase Policy Questioned

Washington April 22 Secretary of War Siimson asked Congress for authority to raise West Point cadet corps strength from 1960 to 2496. The request aims to expand enrollment and support for training, with details outlining defense and educational implications.

West Point Washington INS Siimson Canetess West Point Cadet Corps

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