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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1942
Page
3
A 15 year old said he stabbed another boy of about the same age during a confrontation on a 20 foot bridge in the 1200 block of Meichaca Street. He claimed the other boy tried to tarow him off and acknowledged using a knife after being towered.
Austin, Aug. 11. Applications for civil service examinations for government legal work may be obtained at local post offices by Texas bar members. William A. Park, secretary, announced. Applications must be filed in Washington, D. C. with the board of Legal Examiners before August 21 for examinations to be conducted September 28.
With Rice head coach Jess Neely observing, District 3 Southwest Football Officials association met at the Gunter Hotel to discuss rule changes and signals. Maxey Hert presided as attendance grew with nearby army post officers. Neely said Owl prospects for 1942 are lean yet intriguing with Dick Dwelle and Bob Brumley in key roles.
The Mexican Consul General Pran itesco de BP Jimenez is reported to be recovering satisfactorily from a minor operation performed Monday at Santa Rosa Hospital. He is expected to resume duties within the week.
James V. Allred pressed his Texas run off campaign through Bowle Bowie and McKinney addressing large crowds. He pledged support for 25 cent cotton, voting with the president on war measures, and avoiding personal attacks while indirectly challenging O'Daniel. O'Daniel campaigned in West Texas praising F D Roosevelt and denouncing labor leaders as racketeers.
Washington conducted its initial surprise blackout drill with limited advance notice to a few defense officials. The air raid alert startled hundreds of wardens, motorists, and pedestrians as flashes lit the city, yet most residents and businesses cooperated despite some isolated violations.
Vice squad officers raided a fu apartment at Alagos Courts West Side Federal Housing Project on Tuesday. Detectives Tow and Distefano, armed with a search warrant issued by Corporation Court Judge Cobbs, found 41 858 grains of marijuana and 171 cigarettes in a closet of a 45 year old taxi driver’s apartment. The man is held for federal narcotics agents.
The San Antonio U S civil service board announced urgent openings at Pearl Harbor naval yards. Wages range from 9 cents to 149 an hour for aircraft mechanics and related trades. Applicants must be 20 to 62, with 18 for helper roles, and are urged to consult classified ads for housing options.
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