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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1942

Page

5

Aroff to Take Witness Stand At Navy Trial

In San Francisco on August 5 the defense prepared to open as Maurice N Aroff faces Navy procurement graft charges. Prosecutors say he accepted gifts from subordinates including Tony Martin and used favors to aid young friends in return. Intel officers testified about Aroff buying a $950 car and a transcript scandal during the investigation.

Aroff San Francisco Maurice N. Arofl Navy Tony Martin Tulnnels Lotie Naval Witnéeses Ber- Ben Studebaker Tony Bergen Lieut B. E. Burchfiel Arofs

New Safety Branch Opens in Warrington

New explosive safety branch formed by the department will formulate and enforce safety rules in mountainous regions. Col. Francis H. Miles Jr. of Mahwah New Jersey will head the agency with headquarters in Chicago and about 109 staff.

Warrington Way Department Chicago Francis H. Miles Jr Mahwah, N.ojl Egypt

First WAAC Privates Enlist in Des Moines WAAC Training

Several women enlisted Wednesday at the WAAC recruiting office in Des Moines with seven named among the first enlistees. They will return home briefly then report to the WAAC training center at Des Moines Iowa for phased entry and assignment to duties.

Southwest Texas Army Auxiliary Keith W. Edwards Margaret BE Aent Tatas Womens' Army Auxiliary Corps Sheir Domes Waacit Des Moines Towa Ais Margaret E Onion Hamilton Drive Dorthy Gardner King William Street Dorothy A Pape Austin Stret Low DT Post Avenue Helen W. Pinn San Angelo Mary Vs. Cowan Austin Evelyn B. Bylscoe Areda

Seven added to health staff in city department

Wednesay health officer Dr. W. A. King announced seven new staff members for the precile health department. New hires include Dr. F. T. Cutler at the venereal disease clinic, Dr. Bera A. Simes on patrol duty, nurses Laura Capman Arcadia Quinteney, sanitarian R. H. Schmelder, rodent control M. W. Dayles, and cashier W. T. Quillen. Departures include Dr. John W. Warshain Dr. J. A. French and Miss Matic Franke.

W.T. Quillen Cashie John W. Warshain 7. A. French Miss Matic Franke

War Plants Near Closing Increase Reported

Iron Age reports more war plants seeking shutdown as weeks pass. The trade journal cites overshadows of recent developments and material balance issues since the War Reagan era. APPR production band aims to restore order amid industry wobble.

Clossing New York Iron Age Sale Ivo Age APPR Finnticasly

Brazil Colonel Attends Kelly Graduation Ceremony

Colonel Arainghol from Brazil attended the Kelly rites in Ginantonio to honor six Dyazil- Jail scholarship students at Welty. The attendees include Armanda Arntipbola and others connected to the Brazilian embassy in Washington. Arainghol has served in Washington for ten years after commanding Campo dos Afonso in Rio de Janeiro.

Ginantonio Welty Eld Armanda Arntipbola Gire Ores Washington Kelly I Brogiians Arainghol Campo Dos Afonso Rio de Dineira Rendolpi’ Mela Tenail

Man Eats Crow for Bond Buyers

Portlant, Ore August reports Tay Conway, administrator of Little Bend, promised to eat a crow as a pledge for bond buyers. At the Vancouver Kaiser shipyard workers contributed a portion of their wages for war bonds, and Conway died during a public bet as the crowd watched the event.

Portlant Ove Tay Conway Liitle Bend Vancouver, Wash Kaiser Company Bette Conway Baker Anid

Treasury sells 283 million in top bonds on opening day

Treasury reports first day sales of new 21 25 year bonds totaling 283 343 million. Demand broad from banks and investors with subscription open about two weeks. Treasury debt climbs to 62 084 083 512 as part of market activity.

Washington Treasury

Fourteen Missing as Subs Sink Two Merchant Ships

British and United States vessels were sunk by submarines in the North Atlantic. Fourteen men deported today from the crews, while ninety five were rescued. The ships involved include a British cargo vessel and a United States ship, with authorities citing dramatic salvage efforts as survivors were picked up by patrol planes and a small British naval craft.

Associated United States Noerth Atlantic Associated Press New England Curt Frotsland Camnes Suipedoes Caribbean U. S Miebows

S A Youth Receives Wings in Miami Beach

James McNamara, 45, was to receive his second lieutenant wing in a Miami Beach ceremony. He will report for action with the army air corps combat command at Polk Field NC. A Texas graduate, he sought flying before enlisting at Brooks and advancing from private to technical sergeant before OTS.

James McNeMard Soday U. S Guy McNamara Miami Beach Fla Army Aly ‘Combat Command Polk Field N.C Texas University and Business “College Young McNemera Randolph Field Brooks Field

Liver Pills Ad Promotes Bile Wake Up Call

An old advertisement fragment touts liver pills to stimulate bile flow and digestion. It mocks habitual calomel use and claims daily bowel movement benefits, mentioning brand names and a price.

Old Carter

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