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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1942

Page

3

Hitler declares himself supreme power in Germany

London dispatch reports Hitler has been made supreme master with absolute obedience demanded from every German. He warned of a near catastrophe on the home front after a bitter Russian winter while promising victory in any world conflict. The Reichstag granted dictatorial powers following a lengthy, anxious address.

London Apti Cp— Ve Htitler Germany Hitler Reichstag Itt & Apeech Mse Ruesa Reichlag Teichslag Tvl Rondon Hifs Reichsmerkhel Hermann Wilhelm Gueering Releastag

Joske's Basement Sale Opens Tuesday With Deep Discounts

Joske's announces its twenty first annual summer birthday sale begins Tuesday. Merchandise manager Max Stenzler says sales records may fall as the store continues its policy of low prices and daily bargains. The basement operates with 26 departments, 300 staff, and its own buyers, offering the Joske's Burger Club service on basement purchases. The sale is part of a longstanding plan to consolidate purchases under one account across departments.

Joske Max Stenzler Salement Stengier Fess S. Dowdy Jaske’s Joske’s Burger Club Purcharter

Hitler empowers Fuehrer to act with full authority

Front in Russia and the Reichstag debate center on a demand for the Fuehrer to be fully empowered to lead Germany in its struggle for existence. Goering wins a rising vote of consent as Berlin radio proclaims the Reichstag backs the move. International press sees it as a prelude to a major Axis offensive and a decisive public declaration of power.

Russia Reichstag Uehrer National Socialist Party Goering Berlin Hues Anay Yose Rome Brestlersts F—Mallan Hytlers Fapola di Romanaris London Suchrer Reicin reKew Hurr Messagero Reuters Baseler Nachrichten Hasel Hitler

Home Front autos need checkups amid civilian defense drive

Volunteers from the Civilian Defense and AM Red Cross urge motorists to inspect auto ignition every 5000 miles. Keep points clean, spark plugs in good shape, and adjust gaps. A civilian defense rally is set for 3 pm Monday at the Municipal Auditorium with Dr. George Bathe of OGL speaking.

AM Red Cross Victorium Mra John ©. Meusnbach Uere OPA San

Mob After Alleged Torture Slayer Arrest

PARAELA Colo April 27 police and sheriff rushed to Canon City penitentiary with Donald Fearn the alleged torture slayer of a high school girl after a confession. Fearn reportedly abducted the 18 year old Altee Porter drove her to a farmhouse and tortured her with hot wires a hammer and a gun before her body was found in a cistern. Neighbors reported a scream and a sedan seen fleeing.

Paraela Colo J Arthur Grady Tom Murphy Colorado Canon City Donald al. Fearn Mayer Fearn Grady Murphy Altee Porter Stracklaig Puebla Mie E. A Moree Parkla Matt

RAF Smashes Rostock for Fourth Night

British bombers struck Rostock for a fourth night, focusing on the Heinkel factory, while raids extended to northern France and the Low Countries. Other formations attacked Dunkirk and Danish coastal shipping, with reports of fires in Rostock and enemy airfields.

RAF Rostock London Battle Park Heinkel France Air Ministry Dunkerque Hitler Hiltain Arth Mardyck Les Youquet Vaulogne Calais Toyel Ab le Touquet Also, the Attack Was Made From A Feed By Hurrieanes Toan Lottier Pointa England RB. A. P Britain Hostack Bailie Split Alglsts

Dentists Meet In San Antonio For Five Day Convention

More than 3200 attend the Texas State Dental Society convention opening in Gunter hotel San Antonio with Dr Lloyd A Crabb of Dallas noting distribution issues and dental schools aiding armed forces. Sessions include Texas Society of Oral Surgeons and Mental Assistants with a memorial service for several dentists and a Good Neighbor Luncheon featuring Dr Oren A Olive rt.

Texas State Dental Society Gunter Hotel Lloyd A. Crabb Dallas John E. Robinson San Antonio Texas Society of Oral Surgeons Texas Society of Children’s Dentistry Texas St. Anthony Hotel Monte Garrison Wicnile Falls San Antonio Dental Society Aussiliacy Delet Gates Chanter Hotel K. Quin Loyd A. Crabb Walter T. Newman Houston Oren A. Olivert Armeyhayy Dental Association American Dental Associaion A. G. Ames el Paso G, M Ballenger Luytech F.C. Bass E. D. Drew Livingston F. M. Poster Leonarg F. Gambati D. Griffis Paris Sat A. Barris Snyder Trim Hodesson Corsteana J. Lockhart Sur- Roly Perodentila Dives

Tokyo broadcasts mark shift toward stronger German war stance

In a Tokyo broadcast today, analysts regarded Germany's evolving air and interior policy as a significant strengthening of its war posture. The commentary described the move as a prelude to broader military offensives and a step toward intensified German power.

Tokyo Poe Iliers Piruthue Germany

Exposed to Acting Meeker Seeks Dramatic Help

Warner Brothers actor George Meeker, a young performer, attends the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to correct a stutter and related issues. A classified notice seeks room vacancy and prompts use of a tight ad format.

George Meeker Warner Brothers American Academy of Dramatis Arts

Joint VFW and Auxiliary Installation Ceremony

Members of Sam FMoustory Post No 76 and the auxiliary will hold a joint installation of new officers at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Elks club. Auxiliary ladies will serve refreshments after the meeting to the public.

Sam Fmoustory Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Tansday The Elks Club Johny

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Highlights and Clues

A scrambled crossword featuring horizontal and vertical clues with numbered entries, mentions of various wordplay themes, and references to locales or proper nouns. The text lists several clue fragments and half-formed entries, suggesting a puzzle page with mixed readable and garbled material, including notes like VERDICAL and hints for answers.

Kiss Blamed In Fatal Springfield Shooting

A soldier and his girlfriend were involved in a fatal shooting in Springfield. Grayce Shull, 26, and her uncle John Yancey were killed, while Pvt Courtney Jonson, 26, of Chicago, injured, after Yancey confronted the pair over an alleged kiss. Yancey then killed himself. The soldier is expected to recover.

Springfield Grayce Shull John Yancey Pvt Courtney. Jonson Chicago Fort Leonard Wood Yancey

Funeral for Samuel Dodie in San Antonio area

Samuel Dodie 78 of 300 Belvin Place died recently. Funeral from his residence at 4 pm Monday with Rabbi David Tamarkin and Cayular David Kan ler officiating. Interment at Si Agudas Achtin cemetery. Native of Rishla he lived here 80 years. Survivors: widow Anta Dodie. sons Duke Mike and Issex Boric. daughters Mrs Minx Igalvart and Mrs M. Nussbewm of San Antonio. a daughter Miss Anna Dedis of New York City. Also notes a separate 10 year desert period recovering from tuberculosis with self taught art studies and painting prowess.

Samuel Dodie Belvin Plave David Tamarkin Cayular David Kanler Si Agudas Achtin Cemetery Dodle Anta Dodie Duke Mike Issex Boric Minx I

Cadets Lend Support At Army Day Parade Effort

The Bexar Facts reports cadets from San Antonio and nearby recruits joining the Army day parade lineup. Notables include engineer photographer Harry Ponnington Jr and Cpl. Ore Ville Carr among recent arrivals at the Air Forces officer candidate school in Miami Beach. Dudley Gowland, ex San Antonito CPA, returns to Corpus Christi after hospital stay. Milton Cox discusses patrols with Mrs Kephedy while Joe Musgrave promotes the Scrap for Civil Defense campaign to mobilize housewives for paper metal and scrap drives. Hal M. Wells and Mary’s student Roberd Saw tele become guard trainees.

Plethe Oty Antonio Harry Ponnington Jr Cpl Ore Ville Carr Air Forces Sandidate Miami Beech Lorida Dudley Gowland Corpus Christ Hended Corps Christ Corpis Hostal Sueig Moye Leelvina Our Lady of the Lake College Milton Cox Ciralr Patrol Ehampry Int Commerce Joe Musgrave James “Boone” Kennedy St. Mary's University Law Simiont Ohuedy Hawarid Kephedy Toromary PrzBimon Hal M. Wells Andure Mary's Roberd Sawtele Acorn Guard

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