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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

3

Fourth Termers Dominate Massachusetts Presidential Test

Fourth termers bowled easy wins as Massachusetts voters test the field for the GOP and Democratic nominations. In Pennsylvania, write-in support shows Governor Dewey as the leading choice for the Republican nomination while Roosevelt collects write-in endorsements and pledged delegates. Democratic and Republican delegate makeups are listed as undetermined. Kentucky hints at shifting support behind Dewey as potential convention ballots loosen.

Massachusetts Pennsylvenia Dewey Roosevelt Keystone Frosevelt Joseph B. Ely Kentucky Glmadel

Two Charged in Produce Theft Case in San Antonio

Two San Antonio men faced charges after a Monday arrest tied to an April 22 theft at Ambrose's Produce Row. Pedro Zaragoza, 3061-2 Santa Rosa Street, was charged with theft while Pete Prado, operator of a nearby Produce Row fruit stand, was charged with receiving and concealing stolen goods. Authorities say 2 sacks of potatoes and five boxes of oranges were stolen from WJ Ambrose.

San Antonio Justice of the Peace Gomis Pedro Zaragoza Santa Rosa Strest Pete Prado Zaragou Ambrose

Patton Speech Sparks US UK Russia Ruling Debate

Lieutenant General George Patton Jr declared that it is the destiny of the United States Britain and Russia to rule the world and urged closer contact among them. His remarks drew critical reactions in Washington with calls for his removal from the foreign public stage. London reaction varied as editors noted his controversial view while military officials prepared to promote him.

London George 8. Patton Jr United States Britain Russia Patton Ronree British Press Association U. S Brit Reneral Patto Hell Washington Johnson Golp Senate Military Afftairs Chan+eter D.-Ky Rasprtad War Department Fallon Aitigs

ODT Plans Declarations for Summer Travel

Washington April 26 The Office of Defense Transportation announced plans to require travelers buying rail plane and bus tickets this summer to sign declarations that their trips are necessary. Travelers would receive slips at ticket windows bearing the statement Transportation is one of the most important munition of war. This ticket purchase is a necessary one The purchaser would sign and submit the slip with payment for accommodations.

Washington Col J. M. Johnson Office of Defense Transportation Johnson Howard O. D.T Uckets Livkel Zebun

Miss Ewing's Services Held

Miss Alice M. Ewing died Monday in Nome at age 62. Rites were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in ZistkeKearna chapel with interment in Ban Geronimo cemetery at Seguin. A Seguin native and long-time San Antonio resident, she is survived by two sisters and five brothers.

ZistkeKearna Chapel Alice M. Ewing Vine Street Ban Geronimo Seguin San Antonio Margaret Schmidt Iry C. White Alex J. Ewing

Suspect Wanted In Los Angeles

A wild age man arrested on suspicion refused fingerprinting and proved wanted on burglary charges in Los Angeles. He told Officer Robitsch he was en route to work in San Angelo, tried to escape, smeared prints, and was recaptured. Held for Los Angeles police on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges.

Los Angeles W. J. Robitsch Eas Houston Street San Angelo Robitsch Identificas Iron Bureau

County Approves Agent At $175

Miss Irene Gromatzky, assistant home demonstration agent for Camp Iron county, was approved by commissioners' Court Wednesday to take over the same duties for Bexar county. She will receive $175 a month, of which the county will pay $75. Her appointment to succeed Miss Dorothy Hawkins, who resigned on panel 1 when commissioners refused her more money, was recommended by Miss Mae Belle Smith, district agent of the Texas A. and M. ext ption service.

Irene Gromatzky Camp Iron County Bexar County Dorothy Hawkins Mae Belle Smith Texas A. and M. Exptension Service

Inter-Race Meet to Feature Archbishop Address

About 300 students from 13 schools are to attend an inter-racial meeting at St. Mary's High School auditorium Friday at 2 p.m. Most Rev. Robert F.E. Lucy, archbishop of San Antonio, will speak on Justice for the Minority Groups. Rev. Gerald J. Bachnepp will preside.

Pecan St. Mary's High School Robert FE. Lucy San Antonin Eve Ehort Gerald J.bchnepp Archdloresan Committee On

Plane Crashes Kill 37 Across Multiple Sites

A chain of disaster reports from Yuma and Montreal details 37 deaths after two four engine bombers collide and explode near Yuma Arizona. Separately, rescuers chase six airmen stranded on a Nevada plateau and a Liberator crash in Montreal topples a tenement block, killing five crew and eleven residents. Texas crew members are among the dead.

Yuma Ariz Here Marchfield Riverside Cali Camp Callan San Diego Calif Mercamrenny Ney UPA Nevada Civil Air Patrol George R. Brombrns, Jr Witlimantie Conn Jack D. Campbell Dallas Fort McDermitt Montreal Stoke Stil

Command Proposal Gains Favor

Washington lawmakers show cautious support for a unified armed forces plan. War and defense committees weigh a postwar merger of army navy air branches under a single secretary while cautioning timing until the European war phase ends. Lieutenant General McNarney endorses a broad unification program with coast guard and marine elements under new armed forces control.

Washington Aspect Stinson Gkimam Stimson Army Navy Joseph T. McNarney McNatney Marines Coast Guard Armed Forces

Ex-Policeman Charged in Robbery In San Antonio

Manuel Guerra, 28, discharged po Hepmen, freed on a $1000 bond after being charged with robbery by assault in Judge Bat Corrigan's court. Guerra and two companions Clyde Lopes and Wills Quintanilla were accused of beating and taking $35 from Jespe Lriis in the 2400 block of Guadalupe Street. Detectors Joe Hester and Polk Palmer signed the complaint. Guerra had become a police cadet in June and a patrolman a month ago. The San Antonio chapter of American War Mothers will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club. mothers with service members invited. Secretary Knox will present items tied to army-related topics.

Manuel Guerra Po~ Hepmen Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan’s Court Guerra Clyde BP. Lopes West Marin Obrect Wills M. Quintanilla Las Moras Street Jespe Lriis North Navidad Street Guadalupe Street Joe Hester Polk Palmer San Antonio The Elks' Club

Take Off Ugly Fat With % Grape Fruit Juice Recipe

Very loud garbled text from a New York dateline April 26 contains an odd health quack recipe for losing fat using grapefruit juice and Barcel concentrate. It also advertises a mass of job notices for general help, stenography and training with dubious claims and incomplete phrases.

Oil News Reports Wilcox Sand Discovery in McMullen County

Oil news from Texas reports a possible Wilcox sand producing area in McMullen County at No. 1 J. W. Atkinson, with a test in Loma Alta area reaching 7143 feet and encountering Carrizo and other zones. Several wells show production tests, with gas and crude yields noted, including 37 gravity distillate and 38.3 gravity crude. Henshaw Brothers win contract for a 500 foot wildcat near Gregor, while tests in Bee and San Patricio counties yield mixed results and exploratory activity continues in the Furnell and Duval counties.

Atlantic Renning Company J. W. Atkinson New Wilcox McMullen Loma Alta Carrizo Gaas cl BM. Jones Eavell Metulten Cartiza Henshaw Brothers Sinsit Whatley Gregor San Patricio H. F. Wilcox B. Stuart Crystal City Zavala County Duval County W. J. Richard Ron Canales Cresemia

Pimples Vanish Overnight Claims From Medicated Liquid

A rushed ad for Kleerex medicated liquid promises pimples disappear overnight after applying before bed. Users report samples vanished and redness cleared, with bold claims of rapid, lasting results and recommended by Sommers Drug Stores.

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