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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1942

Page

2

Gandhi hints at barter aid for freedom in India

The Associated Press reports India's dominant party hinted at offering aid to Britain in exchange for immediate independence. Gandhi addressed the Congress working committee amid talks on a civil disobedience campaign if Britain refuses, while Britain warns of strong steps against disobedience.

Associated Press India Britain Anp United Nations Congress Mohandas K. Gandhi All-India Congress Party Gandhi Japan China

Final Rites Set For Mrs Stinson

Services for Mrs. Sarah E. Stinson 74 who died Tuesday at her home 715 Lewis Street will be held at 10 a m Thursday at Zilke Keams funeral home with Dr J W Darby officiating Interment will be in Mission park Mrs Stinson a native of Oregon had lived in San Antonio 35 years Survivors include her husband Herbert F Stinson son and grandson Stuart J Stinson all of San Antonio

Sarah E. Stin Lewis Street Zilke Keams Funeral Home J. W. Darby Mission Bourist Park Oregon

Texas High in Employment

Texas ranked second in June job placements by the U S Employment Service. A total of 87 700 placements were made nationwide with California and New York also listed among top states. Texas active file stood at 2,?2,00, surpassed only by New York and Pennsylvania in totals.

Austin CINS Texas U. S

2100 Ohio Bell workers strike over wages in Cleveland

About 2100 maintenance installation and repair workers at Ohio Bell Telephone struck in Cleveland and other northeastern Ohio cities over a wage dispute. Pay for those workers ranges from 20 to 58 dollars weekly depending on length of service, the company vice president said.

Cleveland Ohio Bell Telephone Company Ohio Lice-President

Publisher Hurls Lie At Salon and Congressman Holland

The Daily News prints an unsigned editorial by publisher Joseph M. Patterson defending the News and Washington Times-Herald against Congressman Holland’s charges. Patterson disputes Holland's claim of a political “self-bem victory” and asserts they are not Hitler followers. He cites family background and warns against encroachments on press freedom.

New York Congressman Holland Daily News Today Joseph M. Patterson Congress Pennsylvania News Washington Times-Herald Holland Tnselfb Capt. Patterson New York Herald Tribune Hitler Wetland Eleanor Patterson New Brunswick Canada United States Trish Arth Anid South Holland Katen America

Texas Sheriffs to Meet in Los Angeles Convention

The Texas Sheriff's Association plans a conference in Los Angeles from September 2 to 4. Sheriff Smoot Schmid of Dallas, the association president, says the convention will study officers duties in wartime. About 50 officers are expected.

Texas Sheriff's Association San Antonio Miller Smoot Schmid Dallas Socution

British Coastal Units Report New Channel Engagements

British coastal units including motor torpedo boats clashed with German craft in the Channel. A London report describes recent actions as proof that Britain has shifted to an offensive posture in naval warfare.

London

Iran Premier Vows Supply Ministry and U S Expert Help

Iran's new premier Ahbad Qavam Sultatyeh said he planned to create a ministry of supply and asked United States experts to organize it. He spoke during a statement in Aheran.

Aheran Tran Iran Ahbad Qavam Sultatyeh Ministry of Supply United States

Fighting Wrong Enemy in Time of War

Editorial argues Patterson and Holland should unite against the Axis rather than attack each other. It recalls Patterson’s WWI service and Holland’s rank, urging editors and congressmen to focus on defending the Pacific and Atlantic fronts and repelling Japanese threats and U boat danger. It pleads for patriotic unity and national purpose.

Patterson Hoyland Atlantic Pacific Joseph Patterson Congressman Holland Americas Representative Holland

Civic group demands move to curb vice in San Antonio

A coalition of churches, ethnic and civic organizations meets at a local hotel to form the Civic Affairs council and seeks a citywide petition with about 1200 signatures to ban liquor after 11 p.m. Voices from Mexican and Black churches cite juvenile delinquency and prostitution as rising issues, criticizing city conditions.

Oon Ansonio Hoomimine Vite Bey Orhne Civic Affairs Council H. D. Peabody Dent I. U O. E. Bateman The Texas Odd Fellows Jovita Ramos John Inman San Antonio

Fire ruins Ringling Brothers circus animals in Cleveland

In Cleveland a fire at the Ringling Brothers show killed or fatally burned 30 animals and prompted an emergency animal hospital for survivors. Nine additional beasts were shot. one dying overnight. Damage is estimated at 200000 with no insurance.

Cleveland Aug Ringling Brothers Lous PB Pritsch Sft John Ringling North Frank Braden

Tires stolen as residents fear crime and city action

Reported in a jumble of OCR text, residents discuss tire thefts and security concerns. Video Flores warns of unsafe conditions and hides his tires, while Ed Webb loses two flats and seeks help near Roosevelt Park. City leaders face pressure as crime worries spike and calls for action grow.

Video Flores San Joaquin Street Ed Webb McKinley Avenue Webb Jeff Roosevelt Park

Rail fares hiked in Washington

The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission for a fare increase on southern routes. Basic passenger rate rises from 1.65 to 2.5 cents per mile, reflecting higher operating costs and services.

Washington Soult Hilere Plate Commerca Commissina Vadoy

Legion Opposes Convicts Enlisting in Army

Dallas Aug 5 Convicts are not to be paroled to serve in the United States armed forces the Dallas American Legion central council declared in a resolution adopted yesterday The measure targets a plan by Dr Ridney Lister chairman of the Texas prison board to separate convicts who wish to enlist and are eligible O Ewing Snyder district commander said the issue may be brought before the Fort Worth convention Aug 18

Dallas United States Dallas American Legion

Weather Summary From Tempe To Cheyenne And Beyond

A weather rundown lists highs and lows for multiple cities including Albuquerque Fort Worth Dodge and New York City. Temperatures appear across regions with scattered notes on conditions and times.

Coroua Dodge Texas Pano Fort Wark Fredericxabure Konenaeny New York City Buebla

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