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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

4

Pet Tales Told In The Light Pet Page

The Light asks readers to share pet stories with name and address for printing. Submissions include dogs, rabbits, birds and more, with details on age, breed, and a short unique tale. Readers like Mr and Mrs Sam FR Tetum and Mrs PF c. Tater contribute pets, from German shepherds to police dogs, showcasing varied canine, feline and small animal companions.

Lteht Lght Myr Sam FR Tetum Btonewall Street Baby Crichen Robert Helly Morales Ativel Hiss Stoyre Vivlas Carnell Soandmeyer PF. c. Tater Water Street Kerrville xeRosalie van Eaton Wgiks Avenue

Field Ration Appears as Success in Test Readiness

PORT SNELLING Minn Aug. Field ration trials report a new 38 ounce 3200 calorie daily ration deemed a success by Dr. Angel Keys of the University of Minnesota. Army officials and researchers test palatability and digestibility while noting variations and lessons for future issues. Soldiers described meals as edible though some stomachs felt emptier, with observers stating meals were better than nothing and could support field hunger.

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Dewey fund drive reaches ten million mark

New York August 7 Thomas E Dewey chairman of United Service Organizations fund drive announced that the campaign total has reached 10,785,000. With Community Chest commitments the combined total will top 12,000,000 by fall. The report names several readers listing pets and owners with humorous notes and unusual details from Quitman Street to Santa Monica.

New York Thomas E Dewey Matione United Service Wood Mickey Lucile Tives Quitman Street Sue Lough Eass Woodlaw Avenue Caimr Ruth Smith Hemtond Billy Darline Kellman Perez Retreet Nias Cow Betty Dean Wentworth Vea Ormy Jerriey Eugene BK. Quesimi Less Street Chivo Brown Carlee Alfeet Pilita Delawar Marschall Santa Monica Signet Bien Paschal Lee Hall Street John Higgins Beatty

Free Parking Tags Approved for Government Employees

Fire and Police Commissioner P Ly authorized issuing parking meter exemption tags for government employees downtown. Timeday statements noted tags would be issued immediately to avoid past abuses of nickels and fines. Public criticism pointed to previous tagging practices that exempted private individuals and overwhelmed ticketing.

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Randolph Officers to Fly Back Ships for Training

Randolph field officers were to leave Sah Ambing Thursday by train for Downey California to use delivery on BT 13A training planes at the Vultee plant. The planes will be shipped to the Gount Air Corps training center at Brady. Officers named include Mais B W Suarea G D Smiths FL Wy Gl and Capts J K Brown F We.

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Pennsylvanians Urge Federal 40 MPH Speed Limit

State Police Commissioner Lynn G Adams urged a nationwide 40 mile per hour speed limit as the best way to conserve gasoline. He cited tests showing a stock car averages 20 miles per gallon at 80 mph, 17.34 mpg at 50 mph, and 15 mpg at 70 mph, arguing lower limits save lives and reduce fuel use.

Harrisburg Lynn G. Adams Tod Say Aterica Vertocity Peopl Adams

Visitor Suffers Broken Arm in Street Collision

Mrs Fthel Metgrer of Detroit Michigan was treated Thursday at Mercy hospital for a fractured arm after a collision on Norbie Street at St Mary's street and Euclid avenue. She was a passenger in a car driven by Mrs Debs M. Slevitt of Pleasant Ridge. The driver of the other car was Paul Keepp of 120 Jones avenues.

Fthel Metgrer Detvoit Mich Robert B. Green Norbie St. Mary's Streek Euclid Avenue Ahn Debs MY. Slevilt Pieasant Reldga Mist Pokuc Usted Paul Keepp Jones Avenues

Prowler Routed by Auto's Owner

A resident at 327 Roslyn, Grover A. Godfrey, reported a prowler near his car on a Thursday night. Police traced the suspect after Godfrey intervened, with the prowler fleeing toward Mist Fern Street and Broad Street area.

Grover A. Godfrey Roslyn Prowler Mura Godfrey Prowley Aitekas AG Fern Streeten Wes

Kansas City Halls German Classes

In Kansas City on August 1 a note says German courses will not be offered this term. Ten students who began the class last term will be given special access outside classes.

Kansas City Halls Kansas Kanata

Belgian Fliers Escape From Belgium In Stolen Plane

In a dramatic inside story Merrill records two Belgians using the names Jean Qevars and Jacques Dubois planning and executing a nighttime escape to England in a stolen airplane. After weeks of prep they circumvent guards and a patrol, fix the plane, and push into a meadow gathering three cows as they flee. The piece details the tension, improvised hangar, and close calls as their escape nearly fails before liftoff.

Jean Qevars Jacques Dubois Belgium England Merrill Lordon Ptt Army Mey Jean Jacques Poyn Germany Sud

Disbarment Suit Filed Against Local Attorney H T Chapin

Fifty-seventh District Court in Texas hears a disbarment petition seeking to bar attorney H T Chapin from all court practice for alleged unethical conduct. The petition, signed by the grievance committee of the Twelfth Congressional district and district officials, requests suspension, revocation, or removal from practice.

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Women Die in Auto Crash Near Ralls Texas

Three women were killed in a motor vehicle collision near Ralls Crasby County on Ave yesterday. Miss Gisaya Doyle 33 and Miss Anna Bella Blrohfield 90 nurses at Camp Valleys rode in one car. Kiplinger of Dallas rode in the other car. Serious injuries befell Mr and Mrs Carlton K Chappell and their three year old daughter of Dallas, who were taken to Lubbock hospital. Mrs Kiplinger was Mrs Chappell's mother.

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Promotions to staff sergeants and mechanics at Brooks Field

Enlisted personnel from Brooks Field and its associated bases receive rank promotions and postings. Names include Harold GC. Sully, Abford O. Bowler, Frank K.Karr, Floyd L. Corley, G. Hallveyg, Pleyd A. Senke, Jamég J. Joyce, Byovett Ys, Jeska M. Hamanouiit, Raymond E. May, Charles W. Ayers, Emor Ll. Baker, Myron J. Jackson, Tata McGee Jr., Williams McAbes, Ezra T. Whin, and others. Also noted are promotions within the 892nd School Squadron and 247th School Squadron to staff sergeants, corporals, and air mechanics.

Millvedey Sal Brooks Achaal Aquagdron Bargta Harold GC. Sully Abford O. Bowler Floyd L. Corley Reland G. Hallveyg Alr Pleyd A. Senke Jamég J. Joyce Joi Denedict Exie P. Searberyy Iaving N. Wels Jamies W. Dudley Jack Lima Air Mechanio Serouti

Four Fort Sam Contracts Set

Four contracts for work at Fort Sam Houston were announced Thursday by Army officials. The awards total about 279 000 dollars and cover clothing and equipment repair, parking areas, and smoke wrench services.

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