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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1944
Page
7
A Washington report notes Benator Brewster urges prompt action on labor turnover and drafts, proposing new work or be drafted measures to freeze essential workers or move 4-Fs up to age 95 when needed. It cites concerns about distillery monopolies and overall labor shortages amid wartime policy debates.
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. April court martial proceedings proceed in the treason like case of Pte. Dale H. Maple 23 a Harvard student before induction. Maple has pleaded guilty to aiding the enemy and to desertion. a death penalty could follow if convicted on either charge. He was captured with 10 German POWs after Mexican immigration officers detained the group near Camp Hele Colo. Maple's case centers on wartime allegiance and desertion amid World War II tensions.
Representatives West and Connally of Texas protest the removal of Tarbert Davenport from the Brownsville draft board. Davenport was dismissed by Selective Service Director Hershey effective April 12, with the lawmakers insisting the issue stems from Davenport being too controversial to stay.
Capt. Morrison J. Wilkinson Jr. of Washington D C will face an army court martial next month for allegedly attacking Caprice Capron 18 of Santa Ana California. base authorities announced the investigation may add charges in connection with other alleged offenses before the case goes to trial Capron says Wilkinson drove her into the skulls and assaulted her on the way home from a party He was arrested at the base a few hours after she staggered home with a bloodied face and torn clothing
In a Bronx magistrate court Harold Enten, 16, faced charges for letting a dog named Donnie lead a gun without a leash. Donnie, a Dalmatian tied to coast guard service, was presented with discharge papers and referred to as a veteran’s favorite. The defense highlighted Donnie as among the first Coast Guard dogs accepted for service, noting training and leadership shown under Sergeant Downie. The judge granted an honorable discharge for Donnie citing his service record.
Dr George Pach and Dy will read papers at a meeting of the American Optometric Association turning to local matters. The event is at 7 pm Wednesday in the office of Dr H T Noble.
Washington April 29. The navy announced five naval officers received high decorations for sinking a German submarine in the Atlantic last December. Lieut Lafleur spotted and held the U-boat in view for 23 minutes, with reinforcements joining after aid from Lt. Wallace Lafleur and others. The coordinated attack by planes and destroyers lasted two minutes, destroying the submarine and its crew.
De Valera proposes forming an international commission to inspect the Thai city and oversee its demilitarization. He appeals to President Roosevelt in Washington and seeks U S acknowledgement. State Department offered no commitment but would consider cognizance if such a commission is created.
April 26 1944 schedule lists KTSA WOAI KMAG KONO KARC programs with music news and features. Notable entries include Farm Front Hordown Lenser Club Time Goes By and Serenade programs with various artists and sponsor mentions amid a dense list of tunes, news breaks, and entertainment segments.
GALVESTON April 24 The navy will take over Samp Walte r near here Sunday and operate it as a U S naval training center with about 12 000 personnel, the navy public relations office announced today. The unit was phone maintenance bags by the army some time ago.
The item catalogs promotions and assignments of service members across the U S Army Air Forces and Navy with names and addresses. It notes Gilbert BR Longoria promoted to sergeant with the Eleventh Air Force in the Western Abutiams and James C Houston returning to Miami Beach Redistribution Station for a new assignment, among others.
Izvestia reports construction of a massive automobile assembly plant in the Uva mountains, with work starting in winter and aimed at boosting production. New Isuelos will push output as the facility nears completion in the region west of the Uva mountains.
More than 200 children attended a solemn high mass of requiem for Cardinal William Gardina O Connell at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The service honored the church leader from humble beginnings to prince of the Catholic church with school and parish reps present. A pontifical mass is planned Friday by Archbishop Amleto Cicognara and will be attended by Cardinal Dennis Dougherty of Philadelphia.
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