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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1942

Page

2

Pelley to Take Witness Stand in Sedition Case

Indianapolis witnesses and defense plans unfold as Wilton Dudley Pelley prepares to testify in his sedition trial. The case pits Pelleys defense against government charges over Galilean magazine and a pamphlet accusing the United States’ war effort of interference.

Pelley Indianapolis Cites Net Ratton Lawrence A. Brown Miss Marian Agnes Henderson Fellowship Press, Inn Nabiesville Ind Marriner E. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Ctation Washington

No Kisses Allowed On V Mail Letters Decree

Ward department bans kissing on V mail letters warning women that lipstick can blur writing and blur the image on photo production. V mail uses microfilm reproductions sent to addresses abroad with block printed addresses and strict one side writing rules.

Third Army Begins Extended Field Training Exercise

The Third Army starts months of intensive field training led by General Walter Krueger to refine coordination for combat. The Eighth Army Corps under Major General Daniel Sultan and the Fourth Army under Major General Oscar Griswold will participate in six weeks of exercises.

Third Army T Louis Tama Tird Walter Krueger Eighth Army Corps Gott Daniel Sultan

Travis Park Methodists to Retire Debt

Travis Park Methodist church members plan a Victory dinner at the church auditorium from 6 to 9 PM Monday to celebrate over subscription of a 48066 debt. About 60,011.60 had been subscribed by noon Monday, with excess funds to install attic ventilation and repairs to the Stephenson Memorial building for a Methodist Service center for men. Bishop John M. Moore of Houston will deliver the principal address, O B P Schnabel will be toastmaster, and Miss Wilhems Long crafted the gold crowns for leading workers. The program includes Rev Albert Shirkey and other church and district leaders and choir music under Frank I Heberlelo.

Travis Park Methodist Church Stephenson O. B P. Schnabel John M. Moore Houston Wilhems Long Iso Albert P. Shirkey Travis Park Church Sloan L. Batcheley Istriet M. A. Childers Frank IT. Heberlelo

Rome Radio Says Coney Island Ruined

New York August 3 report from the Rome radio threatens that Coney Island will no longer draw crowds due to Atlantic froth and wreckage washing ashore. The New York war information office relayed overseas reception from London. It notes only suntan oil and no crowds, with bathtub “low batters” roaming near nine hundred thousand uncertain figures.

New York Coney Island Rome Office of War Information Istehing London Informaon Atlantic Aly

Aged Woman Swims 9 Hours Before Rescue

ST. PATRICK?SQUAG Fla Aug 3 A 62 year old woman who waited nine hours in a shark-filled Gulf of Mexico after being blown offshore was rescued by Coast Guard and police. She received emergency treatment and was reported stable. Canberra Australia Aug 3 Prime Minister Curtin announced a six percent raise for Australian soldiers and a shilling a day for wives allowances. Government dropped a plan to tax profits to four percent. Butler Convicted. George Butler 1744 West Quarel Street was sentenced to 80 days in jail for carrying a pistol in county court.

ST. Patwrsquag Fla Gulf of Mochen Ura Follee B. Lipphond Canberra Australia Aus Joh Curtin G. T. Butler George TD Butler Usted 1744 West Quarel

Allied Airmen Sustain Bombing Action in Egypt and North Africa

British and American air forces pressed operations across Egypt west of El Alamein and in the Mediterranean, attacking Axis recon links near Qattara, a headquarters, and motor transport. RAF fighters patrolled the battle zone while Allied bombers scored two direct hits on a large supply slip at Dern, leaving it sinking. ships and multiple motor vehicles were damaged or sunk.

Gairo Amy Diyanln Kavs America North Africa Axia el Alimety Egypt Dive Qattara Dern

Texas Built Ship Launched in Sabine Pass

In DULANGE Aug 3 a test destroyer named U S S Maker was launched five months after keel laying. Built by Consolidated Steel in Texas, 7800 spectators mostly workers witnessed the ceremony attended by Mrs. Richard A. Asbury and Chattanooga cousin of Lieut. Hugh McKee. The yard will soon begin on BR escort for the navy. Five more destroyers are nearing launching.

Consolidated Steel Corporation Navy

Ruling on New Bexar Judge's Salary Asked

The article notes Al Heck as a new special county judge in Bexar County not yet on payroll. Garvey seeks legal opinion on whether Heck can be paid and discusses statutes on special judges, county judges and related election implications.

Bexar Hexars al M. Heck County Aidt Tor G. Garvey Garvey L. J. Gibtiger Akesnes Special Midge Heck Heck Bar Association Maj Charles W. Anderson Genérad Gerala Mann Orday Aldan Giitinger Girvey

U S To Reach First Wartime Farm Goal

Chicago dispatch reports analysts expect the United States to hit its first wartime farm production goal to meet United Nations food demands. 1942 output may lag on some commodities while others surpass targets due to favorable weather and minimal crop damage. Farmers have benefited from good conditions and strong pasture health, with new goals to be announced.

Chicago Xaton United Nations Wndos

Panda Dies in Chicago Zoo

Mei Mei the giant panda at Chicago's zoo died today at Crookfield after a long life in captivity. Born December 1, 1937 in Asia, Mei Mei outlived her species peers and had replaced her predecessor SiaeLaby.

Chicago Zoo Chicago Aug Fied Loday Crookfield Bown Asia SiaeLaby

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