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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

12

Utility Grade Lamb Beef Dropped From Ration List

The Office of Price Administration announces ration changes affecting meat and fish. Utility grade lamb and beef removed from rationing while pork loins and canned fish gain points. cheese butter and creamery butter values adjusted. red point stamps updated. new studios planned for September 2.

Wasitington Office of Price Administration Miy OPA Owever Howles Wrgbert Ehenpry Tinal

Cheese prices rise on a Swiss to Munster value shift

The article notes price changes for several cheeses including Cheddar Colby and Swiss with new values ranging from eight to twelve points per pound. It mentions a general movement from production to consumption and a slow to rapid shift in market demand affecting acreages and pricing dynamics.

Bucheherpes Cheddar Colby Trafay Munster Limburger

Redistricting Sought At Governor's Session Move

Governor ayevenson plans to call a special session to redraw legislative districts. La Ray Sheman of the South Texas chamber of commerce and Conway Craig of the Texas News Publishers Association say redistricting will be a priority at the regular session and discussed at a joint publishers meeting in Austin on Ave ist 14. The constitution requires redistricting after every census, with current redrawing last done after the 1840 census.

Ayevenson la Ray Sheman Texas Chamber of Commerce Conway Craig Corpus Christ Texas Newsnavey Publishers’ Association Publishers’ Group Texas Press Association Austin Nowe

Leaves for New Mexico and Beau mont visit noted

Mrs Gale Collins and Mrs Donald Ross left last week for New Mexico to a ranch near Santa Fe. Miss Marjorie Bowers of Beaumont visits as house guest. Mrs Dorothy Marecroy and Mrs William Brown mentioned. Liberty Bell cracked tolling for death of Chief Justice John Marshall.

Mexico Gale Collins Donald Ross Santa Fe Miss Bowers Marjorie Bowers of Beaumont New Shirits Darothy Maerecroy Willian, Brown U. S Justice John Mueshatt

Purple Heart Awarded Infantryman Casualties

An A. Infantryman PV Ernest b L Ori, 24, brother of Mrs. Hama O Reyna, has received the Purple Heart at a base hospital in England after being wounded on duty in France. He’s overseas four months with a 9th Division infantry unit. The War Department named 4256 combat-wounded soldiers, including 16 from South Texas, across European theaters with many family details listed. Average age of those wounded is 44.

Ernest B L. Ori Hama O Reyna Houta Base England France War Department Pic Manuell Garcia Dolores V. Garvis Aquina Angela San Antonio Jack UB. Linder Vivian F. Linder Second Street T Ali Tech Claud MW. Wasson Lamesa Central Pacific Santon Tech Jesus Guerra Nother Mire Rassela Guerra Carriao Springs Huizar Win Audelia Hudvar EQ. Miller J. Miller Melwood Avenue Browrt- Swoad Rudolph H. Nallkamper Fpother Hila Nov Jnseph D. Whetstone James Whetstone Parker Avenue John H., Nelson John OG. Neilson Fellsa Street Italy Army Ffc Napoleon Patino Kingalbury ‘Street Gener Hospital Jean D. Tarbutton Burlecon Street Ernest P. Langhelz Il. Langhelz Drexeavemse John H. Yon Lon A. F Ver Bion Texas Avenue Heutenant Hey Pete G. Gallins George Colune Cincinnati Avenue Field Artil+ Jlery school Mart Sil Okla Phat Licut Robert Sara W. Henrikson Hammond Avenue Henao Array Air Field Stryke Afeion Horace RL Gonzalez J. Gonnalee William Avenue Aelendline Central Ynstructors Pickbourn Ara Air Base Columbus Ohio Charies P. South Arell Em Tan Ato Tase Rey Bf. Dies Roy M. Dies Wayovis Averut Europe Furepe Seeand Frank E. Jomnsof Calda Paul Johnson Hagel Street Louis J. Traber Herman 5. Semreda SOF Buyleson Burzel V. Waite B. G. Watte West Craig Place Fiinglon Jane Long Washington Ro J. Long Belmont Street Pampa

Dust from homes sought by hospital patients

Hospital out patients at the San Antonio Aviation cadet center tested a bizarre request for household dust to aid allergy research. Workers emptied vacuum bags to provide samples from several localities as lab tests seek dust for study.

San Antonio

Safe recovered from Salado Creek by four youths

Four boys aged 14 to 17 pulled a safe from Salado creek near Gembler road with a hauling chain, bringing it to Ferro’s office. Inside were two checks totaling 26.75 and no cash. Names listed include William Bargman, 17, Eugene Lenz, 17, Willem Sauvrveln, 14, and Benjamin Koscilski Jr., 15.

Salado Creek Depuy Joe Reto St & Point Gembler Road Sheriff's Office Ferro Wailliam Bargman Gibbs Avenue Hugene Lenz East Commerce Street Willem Sauvrveln Belmont Street Benjamin Koscilski Dy North Gevers Street

No V-Day Liquor Proposal Studied

The Hotel Association of New York City recommends members sell liquor for 24 hours to end the Y earlier. The United Restaurant Liquor Dealers Association of Manhattan, led by president Joseph Mapaire, is considering the proposal after vows of a fight.

New York Hotel Association of New York City United Restaurant Liquor Dealers' Association of Man Hattan Joseph Mapaire

Quake Recorded At Fordham U

New York April 10 Father Joseph Lynch a Fordham University seismologist said a mild earthquake was recorded at 10 0 and 50 06 39 Dam Wednesday night. He said it appeared to be about 4600 miles distant, likely in the southeast.

New York Joseph Lynch Mordham University

VFW Officer Talks On Atlantic Charter Anniversary

Joe C Bettelhaust a national officer will address a ceremony marking the third anniversary of the signing of the Atlantic Charter at 2 25 p m Friday over KTSA The event is under the auspices of a local VFW post and veterans organizations in observed tribute to Allied wartime goals.

VFW Atlantic Charter Joe C. Bettelhaust Ter Fintion Ktsa Voluvatis Porrign

Unmarried GI Joe Finances Beat Civilian Bachelor

Omaha dispatch reports army figures compare unmarried G I Joe earnings with civilian bachelors and married men. It cites higher net income for the soldier after pay, allowances, taxes, and expenses, framing the contrast against civilian workers and home front families.

G. I. Joe's Omaha Neb Europe Joe Ffeures Kyo Tate Éldentis Mls

Germans Claim Prisoners Slain On Italian Front

London reports German claims that Allied forces killed German prisoners on the Italian front after surrendering. Berlin said a story noted prisoners were shot at close range and by distant fire, while one deserter allegedly killed by an American revolver. No Allied verification available.

London jMans Britain Canada Telny Talian Stroyty Prakes Ateytcan Berlin Nis Castellina Muaritiine

Mexican Soldiers Ordered to Silence Public Talks in US

Mexican army members visiting the United States must retire from public declarations about radio discrimination against Inez countrymen. They are forbidden to discuss foreign or domestic policies of their government and must time their remarks accordingly.

Mexico City United States Inez

Pattern S03 Junior Miss Frock and Blouse Sewing Guide

Pattern details describe S03 squirt dumper frock for junior miss outfits with long or short sleeves, plus Pattern 9030 junior miss skirt options. Includes blouse, jumper, and motif needlework guidance, costing 20 cents pattern plus 15 cents for Marin Martin and Sumner Patton booklet, mail order from San Antonio Pattern Dept Texas. expects size, name, rose, style number. Delivery may take several weeks.

San Antonio Texas Marin Martin New Sumner Patton New York

Tito Sights St Peter's Basilica on Vatican Visit

Tito the Yugoslav leader toured St Peter's Basilica as a mere sightseer. He and his staff walked through the basilica, inspected altars and statues, and did not pray. Scores of Allied soldiers were present.

Vatican City Tito St. Peter's Basilica Vatican Basilica Dlaimdb

WACs Slated For France

In London on August 10 1944 Lient Col Anna Wilson announced that three thousand of the 6500 WACs in the European theater will be moved to France with 300 already there. She did not detail the transfer method but suggested moves would be phased rather than a single operation.

London U.S. Army France Anna Wilson

Funeral Services Set for Ms. Kelly

Mary A. Kelly. 76, native of County Kildare Treland and San Antonio resident of 30 years, died Wednesday in Houston. Services at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mie Zinik Kellens Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Rosary 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Mary's Cemetery. Survived by son Thomas F. Kelly of Victoria and sister Bridget Byrne of Ireland, plus six grandchildren.

Mary A. Kelly County Kildare Treland San Antonio G. W. Kelly Houston Priday Mie Zinik+ Kellens St. Patrick Mary's Cemetery Thomas F. Kelly Victoria Bridget, Byrne Ireland

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