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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1943

Page

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Remember Pearl Harbor and the Pacific War Now

An editorial urges immediate US action against Japan recalling Pearl Harbor and Bataan. It condemns complacency and calls for ships and planes to support Gen. MacArthur and Pacific defenses to avenge airmen losses and force a decisive victory. It argues threats are useless without concerted military action now.

Pearl Harbor Philippines Bataan Wake Inland Guam Alaskan Inlanda Yamamoto White House Washington Tokyo

Next Meat Stamp Dates Announced by Officials

Dallas report outlines schedule for meat stamp dates covering edible fats oils cheese and bread aids. Issued by authority, dates span April through May with phased stamps assigned by county offices and retailer guidelines for distribution and renewal.

Dallas Reeniwal Opa Atom

Colonel Bialock Condition Good, Walter Reed Hospital

Washington April 23 Colonel Myron Bialock Democratic national committeeman was reported in good condition this morning at Walter Reed hospital. He remains under oxygen tent as doctors monitor his health after a period of illness.

Washington Myron Bialock Treas Walter Brod Hospital War Department

Axis Air Giants Downed Sth Takes Takrouna Mountain

Allied forces report the capture of Takrouna in northern Africa as British and First Army offensives push toward Enfidaville Bou Figo and Bou Arata. Detailed air battle losses and carrier movements are noted, with emphasis on supply lines and coastal advances toward Tunis, and a major assault near Takrouna fortified citadel.

Aliazrd North Africa Hietth Takrouna Enfideville Ward Bou Fico First Army Arata Gulf of Tunis Mantgomary Batdaville Takroung Sountain Berier Wes Rorthwest Balldayile

Tokyo Repeats Threats Against War Crimes

A Tokyo radio dispatch Friday said Japan will severely punish aircraft crews who attacked Japanese territory and allied areas. The report quoted government officials condemning alleged mistreatment of American prisoners and citing past proclamations on humane conduct. The message framed as a warning to enemy forces and asserted Japan’s resolve to uphold wartime laws while condemning inhuman acts.

Presa Beelin Radio Tokyo Ito United States Tokyo Radio Tokyo Yedlo Tomokusa Hori Cabinal Liformiston Japan Jaran Dayan General Headquarters For Home Defense Viemy Aly Hert

U S Legation Leaves Finland Amid Turmoil

Helsinki reports the U S legation departed the Finnish capital for Stockholm after a brief interruption. Charge Mille McClintock stayed behind in Helsinki as a note of emphasis on U S relations and censorship impacting Finland. In Stockholm on April 23 reports mention German pressure affecting foreign dispatches and broader wartime strain.

Helsinki Finlenn United States Legation Alr Stockholm Hovert Mille McClintock Matinires Helsieke pWinister Arhue Belarnveld Waah- InRtan Dagereer Islely Epartires Weather Bureau Sweden Finland

JAPS EYE VIEW OF A RAID STEVENS FUNERAL

Corpus Christi reports a funeral service for Airs Kate Stevens widow of tic Stevens, who died on her birthday with a large attendance. The item includes related notes on Daisy May Jackson and a divorce case involving Harry B. Inekeon, plus a caption about a tobacco road play and an assassin-related London report.

Stevens Corpus Christi Airs Kate Stevens Tic Bievens Weir Mies Hare Ballirda Angeles Daisy May Jackson Harry B. Inekeon Sie Dadge Waar Tobacco Road

Invasion Of Ellice Group Revealed By Navy

Washington April 23 The navy disclosed that American forces seized bases in the Ellice island group in the South Pacific after enemy raids on the area. It said light casualties were suffered as Japanese bombers hit Vunfulu and nearby positions, with American warships and planes continuing operations around the Gilbert and Santa Cruz areas and the Ellice chain as the war widened in the Pacific theater.

Washington Taye Jeash Ellice Pas | Wifle Jap Wombleys Uonatnu Billce UG. 5 ASID Australia Fupaluut Dapsi Elice Simei Tumbers Tie Navy Bilige Tyftiut Gilbert Bultte Gurbig Nauru Aga Canto Island Panific Navy Guadelesnal Solonian Islands Binnes Bougainville Solomons Paparnvesland Stott and Iland R Jay Cayeo Salomons Tuiadatl Isami Strath Sards Ai Areow

Man Appeals 5 Year Sentence in Local Court

An S A man named Berene whomneys appeals a five year term handed down by the Criminal District Court. The case concerns the fatal shooting of Wile Smith on New Year’s Eve near Pleasantary Road. Tasso and Cherakes Zhelian are linked to the incident in the report.

Berene Joseph Tasso Jorylin Cherakes Zhelian Wile Smith

Pope Attends Holy Mass in Sistine Chapel Ceremony

The pope presided over a holy mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday with cardinals and members of the diplomatic corps in attendance. Cardinal lose conducted the rites as the broadcast noted.

Sistine Chapel Beri Trim Rafe

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