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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1943
Page
4
Harold Saunders, president of the junior chamber of commerce, named chairman of the I Am An American Day committee for a May 16 city-wide celebration. The event honors new citizens and strengthens American fellowship, with a Tech High School meeting to finalize the program.
ANKARA April report states 16 U.S. fliers were interned after forced landings in Turkish soil. They departed Ankara for Cairo under an agreement between Turkish authorities and belligerents, releasing Allied and Axis airmen. Some Americans had been in Turkey since June 1942 after the first all American raid over Europe targeting Romanian oil fields.
Los Angeles April 40 INS war correspondent Richard Tregaskis on furlough after covering the Pacific War for 13 months predicts Japan’s downfall. He cites Japan’s brutality against POWs and civilians, notes Japan will crack under bombing, and argues island-hopping could prolong the war 24 to 25 years with higher losses for Japanese forces.
April 30 Pearsall reports the body of Cooper Busch 26 of Pearsall died Saturday night in Edna. He was survived by his brother Phil Busch who sought help at his home. Funeral services were held in Edna with burial arrangements noted.
District OPA officer Paul G Goodnough warned Friday that loose ration stamps and unaccented seals could lead to shortages. He cited reports that some San Antonio merchants are selling forgeries and warned clerks to verify stamps before accepting them.
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