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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1942

Page

2

United Nations Troops Hold Out on Panay and Timor

United Nations forces remained in jungle resistance on Panay and Timor islands as MacArthur’s headquarters reported Allied air strikes at Rabaul and ongoing battles in Timor. Filipino fighters were active on Mount Baloy in Panay amid heavy bombardment as Japanese invaders pressed on Cebu and Negros.

United Nations Panay Cebu Timor Associated Tress Tokso Mount Baloy Philipping MacArthur Australia Australis Rabaul New Britain

Brady Interment At Carrizo Springs

Josephine Brady 23 of Carrizo Springs died today at local hospital and will be interred in Carrizo Springs Friday morning. Survived by husband Paul H. Brady daughters Mrs Beott Pogues and Miss Frenees Brady and several others including brothers G A and Burton and Loven Hall. arrangements by Brett-Krams Funeral Home.

Josephine Brady Carrizo Springs Lorak Paul H. Brady Beott Pogues Frenees Brady Fons Milton Richard Etster's Leons Griffin Agnes Hearn Floyd Wrigit C. A Martin Edwin Hin 3. Taylor G. A Burton Loven Hall Bretk-Krarns Funeral Home

D A R Sponsors Musical Program at Arneson River Theater

The Leon Night School orchestra directed by Fr A Chossche will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. at Arneson River Theater. Sponsored by Alamo Chapters Daughter of the American Revolution Tae Tech chorus directed by Mrs Bull Tinnin will join. Mrs Cayl Poolly reenent and Mr Edward Leighton chairman oversee entrance and support.

Leon Nigh FR. A. Chossche Arneson River Theater Alamo Chaptes Daughterer of the American Revolution Tae Tech Chorus Bull Tinnin Cayl Poolly Edward Leighton Gei- 75 AL House Willy Airet

FDR Defers Inflation Talk in Powerfully Timed Message

Washington April 28 The White House signaled President Roosevelt would send an anti inflation message to Congress on Monday while delaying a fireside radio address on the same subject. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early said the president was underway drafting the message and that a Monday delivery to Congress was possible. The president was to chair the first meeting of the board of economic welfare today.

Washington White House Roosevelt Congress Stephen Early Early Board of Economic Welfare

Flier Missing in Plane at Sea During Gulf Search

An army bomber with Second Lieutenant Earl W. Clifton of San Antonio as co pilot is believed lost in the Gulf of Mexico after an empty fuel tank and life raft were found 60 miles south of Egmont Key. The crew included Captain Z G Kemmington Jr, First Lieutenant Robert G. Gross, Lieutenant James R. Rizzolo, Staff Sergeant Daniel J. Maloney, and Staff Sergeant Philip S. Wenk. A second missing aircraft departed Orlando earlier, crewed by Lieutenant Bernard Hillman of Baltimore.

Earl W. Clifton San Antonio Gulf of Mexico Florida Airaepines Clifton Sebringfield Fla Brownsville Texas Suir Gulf Egmont Key Z. G. Kemmington Jr Sebring Robert G. Gross Toledo Ohio James R. Rizzolo Media Daniel J. Maloney Jackson, Miss Philip 5 Wenk Miami Pureyit Orlando Turaday Lient Bernard Hillman Baltimore, Md

Week End Meet To Draw 150

San Antonio junior chamber of commerce members plan a weekend meeting in Kershville. About 25 will attend the local delegation led by Leroy Guess. The event expects roughly 150 guests and members.

San Antonio

Former ROTC Head Joins Air Corps Police Duty

Captain Henry W Biapry, once commandant of Brackenridge High School ROTG, is reported to report for duty as an assistant police officer at the Air Corps Technical School and Seester Field in Mississippi.

Henry W. Biapry Brackenridge High School Air Corps Technical School

School Janitors Demand Pay Increase in San Antonio

San Antonio janitors joined teachers in urging higher salaries through local No. 84, Building Service Employees International. President W. K. Jones warned most janitors will not work at current pay, urging board action before the 1042 wage year, while teachers relied on collective bargaining for possible raises amid high tax rates and scholarship standings.

San Attento Building Service Board of Education W. IK. Jones San Antonio Jones Whynes Unis Lila Marshall Teachers’ Council

City Buys 12 Sedans for Police Department

City council accepts bids from Ormsby Chevrolet and Mitchell Motors for a total of 12 sedans with set price ranges and trade-in allowances. Plymouth sedans are included with specified trade-in values. a separate appropriation funds hangar construction at the municipal airport.

Ormsby Chevrolet Company OR. Mitchell Motors Poltes Department Ormsby Pordis Jn. Mitchell Plymouth Fiaseram Max A. Krueger Areka Fre Hose UV. 8, Rubber Company Immde Mulisipal

Age Bars Down on Naval Recruiting

The Navy reduced the enlistment age to fourteen for aviation candidates and lowered the overall recruiting age. Announcement made Thursday by the San Antonio recruiting office. Further details available at the federal building recruiting office.

San Antonio Tie Federal

P T A and School Plan Charity Pageant and Tea

The P T A and Bén Milam school arrange a relief event with a parade of sandwiches cakes and a pageant tomorrow at 1715 in the afternoon. Participants include team and princesses portraying fairy tale characters with headlines and leadership.

Bén Milam School P-T. A. Wan Nny Yellet Feowntales

Bond Drive Starts on Air

A new voluntary war bond sales campaign launches tonight with a radio program from 9 to 3 30 p.m. Central War time featuring Treasury Secretary Morgenthau and leaders from business and labor. The plan calls for at least 10 percent of individual income to be invested in war bonds, with participation invited across sectors including agriculture and manufacturing. Highlighted figures include Wickard, Green, Murray, O’Leary, and Edward H. O’Hare, who earned the Medal of Honor for a five Jap bomber encounter. Rationing of Argentina rubber stocks was ordered by the government.

Washington Ufl Treasury Morgenthau and Ieaders Malness Agriculture Niabor Haa Agity United States N. B. G.-Blug Wickard William Green I. C Philip Murray O'Leay United States Chamber of Commerce T. C. Canden Railland Executive's Association Lieut. Goundy Edward H. O'Hare Roosevelt

Legion Hosts Hospital Program In Kerrville This Week

American Legion Bash No 466 WO to Kerrville Thursday evening for a charity hospital program. entertainment includes Brooksfield glee club directed by David Griffin dancer Miss Heverlys Smit vocalist Miss Rosita Almaguer and dancers from city recreation department led by Miss Bertha Almanuer. Local Legion members listed among sponsors and organizers.

A. Legion American Legion Bash No Kerville Legion Sudifortum Brooksfield Glee Club David Griffin Heverlys Smit Rosita Almaguer

Papal Peace Program Discussed by San Antonio Catholics

Archbishop Lucey outlined The Papal Peace Program at the final session of the Catholic Association for International Peace in the Gunter Hotel. The plan promotes religious freedom, national independence, economic solidarity, domestic reform, and an international peace organization. Speakers included Msgr. John A. Ryan and Rev. B A McGoyan.

San Antonio Catholic Association For International Peace Arena Robert’ E. Lucey Faw IDZA John A. Ryan B.A. MrGoyan Department of Social Action Catholic Welfare Conference Washington, D. C Gerald J. Schnepp Mary's University United States Pulligy Rio de Janiero Panama Lime Latin America Schnapp U.S University of Texas Gald Castaneda Peace Association Archbihop Lucey Catholic Conference On

Roberts Services Held in Lockhart

Patsey Sue Roberts of Victoria Street died yesterday at her home in Lockhart. The Alamo Funeral Home handles arrangements. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Roche, brother Audrey Lynn Roberts, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Fox of the city. Also, Lewis C. McGrew, 42, of 301 S2n Fernando Street, suffered a broken collarbone when he fell loading a truck at Davenport Company, 4501 South Presa Street. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital.

Patsey Sue Roberts Victoria Street Lockhart Alamo Miss Roberts Audrey B. Roche Audrey Lynn Roberts Mya A. Roberts Eid A. Fox Fernando Street the OF Davenport Company South Presa Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Choirs Unite for 20 30 Program Sunday Sing

Members of church choirs across the city pledge attendance to back the 20 20 clube Sunday afternoon community sing led by Abbe Strunk aiming for a strong turnout and a successful event.

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Weather man of the club's songfest aims for bi monthly events

The weather man of the club's songfest as reported on Thursday says she and Tammy Reynolds, co chair, have contacted dozens of organizations promising support for a regular bi monthly event. The mass singing revival aims to lift public patriotism and reverence. The first event is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium. Warren Hull will lead the music program with a stage lineup including the Travis Park Methodist church choir directed by Frank Heberlein and the Harlan dale High School Novel Glee Club directed by Mildred Foreman. Local church choirs and high school glee clubs will join in the assembly. Songs feature patriotic and religious selections.

Attree Tammy Reynolds San Ailantana Audstorham Warren Hull Mirisen Square Presbyterian Church Waltde Dunham OTN Bbe Travis Park Methodiist Church Choir Frank Heberlein

Shirley Temple Receives Diamond On Fourteenth Birthday

Hollywood report says Shirley Temple, on her fourteenth birthday, received her first diamond in a ring from her father George Temple. She notes growing up, with changes in appearance and independence, while continuing studies at Westlake School for Girls.

Hollywood Shirley Temple George Temple Shirley Westlake School

Dallas Floods Prompt Warning Of Higher Waters

Weather bureau warns of possible high waters within 24 hours after Dallas county flood damage estimated at 1 million dollars. Weather observer A M Hamrick cautions refugees not to return to Tow industrial area homes yet as thunderstorms forecast for Dallas sector. Six hundred families begin returning to their homes after fleeing earlier in the week amid the worst flood in memory.

Dallas Dallas County Weather Bureau A. M. Hamrick Tow Dalles

Texas Military Parade Friday in San Antonio

A military parade was held Friday at Panther Field San Antonio with Cadets reviewed by Albert Tucker head of R C T O. Competitions included rifle drill shelter tent erecton platoon and equipment races. Judges were Mal B Ou Murph Capt N F Wiis and Theub Goffman. Trinity measured 36.1 feet and falling. Figorl Tevel at 28 feet.

Texas S.nual Dey Panther Field Ol. Albert Tucker Wolts San Antonio Mal. B. Ou Murph N. F. Wiis Theub L. Goffman

Liniment Fire Tragedy Claims Man at Camp Street

John Buswell aged 44 of 241 Camp Street died at Robert B. Green Hospital after a liniment on his legs ignited when he came too near a flame. He suffered first to third degree burns on his legs and his clothing caught fire as the mishap occurred. Firemen caution the liniment used was highly inflammable.

John Buswell Camp Street Robert B. Green Hospital

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