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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

2

Americans Buried With Honors At Swiss Cemetery

In Munsingen Switzerland twelve American airmen killed in action were buried with military honors at a U S cemetery near a Protestant church. A rifle platoon of Swiss soldiers fired volleys as Swiss bands played and diplomats attended. Wreaths were laid by U S and allied officers including General Legge and by a delegation from Swiss air defenses. The service opened with an invocation by Tracy Strong Jr and concluded with taps. The ceremony marked the ongoing tally of fallen American aviators buried abroad.

Munsingen Switzerland United States Pull. Dearers Tracy Strong Jr Beayutte Wash U. S. Legation Censelor J. Klahr Huddle Tache Barnwell Legge Guy de Pietro Camden N. J Carmin E. Gale Brookn Legge Alfred Dejonge Noel R. Strader San Antonio

San Antonio teachers press Hill job dispute

San Antonio teachers and 69 local unions, representing about 12,000 members, accuse Hill of improper charges after 14 years of service. The Trades Council complains the superintendent left town, while the school board backs Stutsman’s offer to pay legal costs, seen as pushing a test case to rally support for removal.

San Antonio Trades Council Stutsman W. B. Arnold Arnold Labor Movement Hill Jiiil George Fling Tech Stateman

Hearst Criticizes Roosevelt on wartime power abuse

William Randolph Hearst, writing from McCrond California, blasts President Roosevelt for seizing Montgomery Ward and Company during wartime. He warns this action threatens representative government and urges California voters to demand curb on presidential powers as he campaigns for the Senate.

San Francisco Calif William Randolph Hearst McCrond Washington Montgomery Ward Roosevelt Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago United States C.S Isbor United States Senate California

Students rally to keep Hill at Tech amid dispute

Faculty quarrel at Hill Tech over perceived shortcomings leads to legal prep and petitions. Hill asserts no suit yet and cites talk with state official James Eddy who promised a refuting letter. Students elect Threadgill and Carter to lead a petition drive to retain Hill, pledging majority support and warning against replacements.

Slir Mmang Hill Austin James R. D. Eddy State Vocational Stutsman Hil State Vocational Department Gerald Threadgill Denver Boulevard Joe Carter Criminal Avenue Hoth Sai A Wey Threadgill Alley Tech

Dallas Lawyer Claims Alligator as Pet Tale

Dallas attorney H. Gist reads of an alligator prowling exclusive front lawns and exclaims That’s my alligator The reptile was captured five years earlier at Caddo Jake and kept as a pet He recalls the alligator was 14 inches long then and chewed rope before escaping He will help hunt it but says he wants it back if possible

Dallas A. H. Gist Caddo Jake

Eastman Heads Get $100000 Salaries

Eastman Kodak officials led the list of high salaries in the companys annual report to the SEC with Thomas J Harb rave and Albert F Stuzer each paid 107698. Frank W Lovejoy received 87399. Other firms cited include Union Bag Paper Corp Sontane Corp and Continental Baking with executives earning six figures.

Philadelphia Eastman Kodak Company Rochester Thomas J. Har- Brave Albert F. Stuzer Yiscaugar Securities and Exchange Commission Frank W. Lovejoy Union Bag & Paper Corp New York City Alexander Calder

Aggressive Allied Patrols On Italian Front Reported

Allied headquarters at Naples says on the Italian front yesterday Allied patrols probed enemy strength with exploratory thrusts. Weather limited air sorties to 180. fighter bombers hit an ammunition dump at Magliane with no losses. Spitfires struck a radio station in Albania. Coastal patrols and Anzio beachhead activity continued with two enemy raids broken up and artillery fire southwest of Cassino.

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Court restrains Ward Firm in dramatic plant seizure

The 60 year old Avery, chief executive, was forcibly ejected by soldiers after resisting government orders. Judge Holly voided company interference and ordered turnover of records while scheduling a dissolution hearing. Ward officials absent as a surprise session moved to a loop hotel for stockholder meeting. Roosevelt authority and a congressional probe were debated in Washington. Whitney named vice chairman of United China Relief. he had helped fund Madison Square Garden welcome for Mme. Chiang.

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