Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1942

Page

4

United Nations Envoys In Russia To Discuss War Strategy

United Nations delegates gather in Moscow amid reports of a high level war strategy meeting. Axis and Allied sources link the talks to bolstering Soviet defenses as Britain notes key diplomatic movements including Archibald Keir and William Standley. Greta.

United Nations Russia London Moscow Fnra Archibai Keir Mei Kulbysney United States Smbassador William Standley Lord Beaverbrook Standard

Pilots May Fight With Reds In Wider War

Washington observers report possible American air involvement with Soviet forces on the Caucasus front. Maj. Gen. Follett Bradley travels to Moscow. Stalin’s presence signals closer UN collaboration and potential increased Allied air support for Russia.

Washington Follett Bradhey Moscow Beshies Tonke United Nations Caucasus

Unknown Soldier Selector Dies In Hospital After Illness

A military official known as a selector for Unknown Soldier ceremonies died following a brief illness in a hospital. The death was reported amid tributes to his service and contributions to ceremonial duties.

Man Kills Wife and Self Near Dallas Tourist Spot

Coroner reports a double tragedy as Ben Watson, 60, and his estranged wife Mrs Steelin Watson, 42, were found dead after a shooting at a tourist spot south of Dallas. Deputy Sheriff Tecker noted a shotgun, pistol, and a gunshot wound as the cause, with Watson dying hours later.

Dallas Brown's Court Ben Watson Steelin Watson Here Sherlail Tecker Walsey Decker Sail Wadaan Piatol

Williams Discharged as San Antonio Housing Authority Official

C C Williams was discharged by the San Antonio Housing Authority as the new general housing manager Kennon stated that Ralph W Robbins will take over Williams duties to save salaries. Maldonado was reassigned as assistant manager with a $200 monthly pay.

Willams King Konno San Antonio Housing Authority Williams Defense James A. Harley Ralph W. Robbins Authority Kennon Wiliam Maldonado Alatan-Anachr Catris

Goering Confers With Nazi Officials In London

Reichs marshal Goering held a two day conference with Nazi officials in London as reported by Reuters via a German news agency. The broadcast described discussions on economic and political questions touching occupied territories.

Goering London Marshal’ Goecing Naziunglimasic Reuters DNB

Health Rules For Juvenile Cases Issued

Health officers issue stricter teatth precautions for juvenile girls. Officers Aubrey Hopkins outlined quarantine and release rules for delinquent girls, including segregation on police headquarters third floor, follow-up contacts, and referral to juvenile authorities if infection is detected.

Gilel Aubrey Hopkins Tra Yht Jfo

Twenty Conscientious Objectors to Work in Hospital Staff

Philadelphia August 1 AI Twenty men selected for work camps as conscientious objectors will join the staff of Philadelphia Ruberty respite next week. This step aims to relieve shortages in Pennsylvania institutions. Dr Charles A Zeller oversees the program run by the American Friends Service Committee with volunteers from Coshocton Ohio and Baltimore Md. The men are to serve without pay.

Philadelphia Philadelphia-Ruberty Pennsylvania Charles A. Zeller Bybergy Jett Ameerlcan Friends Service Coshocton Ohio Baltimore, Md ATP Imust

Rites Set For Miss Miller

Funeral services for Beulah Miller of 5125 Semoerael road will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Powers Spring chapel with Rev. W. Welch officiating. Miller, a Henderson County native who lived here 15 years, owned a red score. She is survived by sister Mrs. Janes Hicok of Crowell and Miss Una Miller of San Antonio. L. Mier of San Antonio will be handled arrangements.

Beulah Miller Semoerael Road S. m Povier Spring Chapel W. Welch Miller Thureday Hendersonounty Janes Hicok Crowell Una Miller San Antonio San Antonio, Std A Vd. L. Mier

U S Flying Fortress At Wake Downs 4 Of 4 Jap Planes

U S Flying Fortress engages Japanese aircraft near Wake, destroying four of six attackers. Pilot George B. Ginher from San Angelo reports two Zeros and two newer craft shot down. Mission completed despite enemy fire and weather, with no US casualties.

U. S. Flying Fortress Wake Downs Hawaiian Aus Wake George B. Ginher San ‘Ancelo Gadintegvale Giober Lwa

FDR S Son Promoted Amid War Office Moves

Notes indicate FDRs son received a promotion within the military structure as officials discuss leadership changes. The report mentions Colonel Kapsevvell arriving and a day of duty shifts with personnel in hospital care, reflecting wartime rotations and personnel status.

Unemployment Post War Worry at Lens New Mexico

A State and regional unemployment conference reported postwar concerns. Officials from Lens New Mexico and Tulsa attended a briefing outlining employment trends and policy responses. The discussion focused on wage penalties and potential measures to aid job seekers amid lingering labor market anxieties.

Arnemaplovrie Bureau of Employment

Marines Win Over Guards in Bold Training Course

In London Aug seven United States Marines faced the Coldstream Guards on their famed obstacle course. The Marines scaled 20 foot walls and swam water hazards, defeating the Guards 9 to 6 on their own course. Captain Walter F. Layer of Ridley Park PA led his unit through every obstacle.

London United Blaigs Marines Coldstream R Tain Lin Wondon Dassy An7 Vermis Coldstream Guards Cours Walter F. Layer Ridley Park

S. A. Physician Enters Army

Asher Trameuson McComb, a physician for Venable, enters the army as a captain in the Medical Corps. He is stationed at the Flying Field Hospital in Midland.

Asher Trameuson McComb Oca Jone We Medical Corps Army Flydngsidoal Midland

S A Man Learns He's Been Shot

A Westsider, Priley, awoke to learn he had been shot the previous night near Faubrrt B. Green hospital. Patrolman Mike Tayo said the assailant fled as officers pursued, leaving Priley with a 45 caliber wound to the shoulder and ongoing pain.

S.A Priley Mike Tayo Agua B. Green Hospital

Chin Lacerated In Grease Pit Fall

Woman sustains a facial laceration after slipping into a grease pit while hunting her car in a parking lot at Marken and Navarro streets. Hospital attendants treated her Friday for the injury. The incident was reported by local authorities and medical staff.

Ane Marken Navarro

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Low Emier Stalin Roosevelt Churchill Chiang Kai-Shek Correla Laurence A. Steinhardt Apkata Alamont New Zeelan By Hugo Speck THE the Greater A Houston PRESA Ohn Pio Giardntéet Eien Alpacas Pring Hunts Ayeage Dasma Wn Eohameh C. Wimtarir Housing Authority C.C. Williams S.A. Fha Miss Miller Eresa Phan Ess Falavyson Fdr Dayton Roarevell Et Cie Onli Abu Ate Yes Conday Kapsevell Sayer S. A Ed Heer Dr Rims Geo M Sims Optometrist Eta Ese Rotit Tartoun Danas Eilianer Aly Avalyn Simagement Biawe Denice Jane Yen Niele Dlansind Greatest — Jewelers Enqyieed Eien Cing Wan Ao apArk Iin Per Feck Dhamonel
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication