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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1942
Page
4
One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan discusses political tensions and criticism surrounding election rhetoric. The column notes Democratic chairman disputes claims against figures like Gandhi, framing debate within a broader liberal democracy context.
In a statement from Austin, EB Germany, state Democratic chair, defends Senator W. Lee O’Daniel against charges of vote counts and urges county and precinct election judges to adhere to the law. The letter stresses poll tax receipts, party pledges, and proper ballot handling during the July 25 primary.
In Gilbert Louisiana funeral services were held for John Stonewall Chennault 80 former Gilbert mayor and father of Brig Gen Claire Lee Chennault. He died Sunday at home survived by widow three other sons W S Chennault E N Chennault and J Chennault a brother five Chennaults in all ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He formerly ran a large plantation.
The chairman states the Civil Air Patrol is on duty in St Carpus Christi. At the Austin East meeting, it was explained that the GAP uniform must be worn at all times, with Germany appearing in the discussion.
McALLEN August 11 A determined campaign will be undertaken without delay on both sides of the Rio Grande to stamp out the worst pink bollworm infestation since discovery in the Valley Officials including R B McDonald U S Department of Agriculture chief and D McEachern Valley project chief and Manuel Alcazar Mexican official toured affected areas They devised an emergency control program with orders to cut pile and burn cotton stalks in the Brownsville Matamoros area as soon as harvest ends with a cleanup deadline of September 39 across the valley Federal and state inspectors will enforce the measures and officials cited wet weather last year as fueling infestation
El Liberal reports the Colombian schooner Roamar, missing since July 19 after leaving Cartagena, has been sunk by a U boat with about 200 people aboard perishing. San Andres island dispatch says wreckage washed ashore there.
The Light honors young Terans serving in the U S armed forces noting their dedication and service.
Readable fragments mention weather and tourists with scattered place names across cities such as Fort Worth, New York, Chicago, and Oklahoma City. The garbled text lists several locations and stray terms, offering no clear event or outcome.
President Roosevelt named several officers for major and brigadier general promotions. Brig. Gen. Walter M. Robertson, commander of the 2nd division in Louisiana maneuvers, Brig. Gen. Carlos Brewer of San Antonio, Col. Frank A. Keating, former 2nd division chief of staff and commander of amphibian command, and Cols. Mat S. Perrine Austin Col. Eugene L. Eubank Port Arthur Col. Claudius M. Easley Wairoa and Col. James K. Crain Cuero were nominated for brigadier general.
Joske’s to open basement wide sale as preparations led by Max Stenzler basement merchandise manager. Buyers scoured national markets. large manufacturers’ stocks bought outright. Basement features 35 departments with Joske’s budget club services. Special efforts target defense workers and government personnel.
Aug 11 in Australia reports Private Aslph Sam, a half blood American Indian, mortally wounded after firing on a Japanese Zero attacking his bomber. He lost his right hand but remained at his post until return to base. He receives a posthumous Silver Star for bravery aboard the Texas pilot led aircraft.
Harry Babcock, 29, of New York City, attempted suicide in a Flores Street cafe after slashing his arm and stabbing himself. Patrons stopped him, he died later at a local hospital. He was a grocery merchant and Freemason, survived by his wife Leighton and nine sisters. services planned by Porter Loring Chapel.
Hearing on the Sapsco suit will be held at 11 a m Friday in Comal County District Court. The city seeks to transfer condemnation sale of San Antonio Public Service Company properties from Comal to Dexar County to prevent the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority purchase. City Attorneys Jack Davis and Sam Newton will represent the city.
A free dance will be held at Woodlawn Lake Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. by the city recreation department directed by Mrs. Marc Jovlie Ward. Modern and old fashioned music will be played by the WPA sheet orchestra.
Dallas reports state officers captured two of eight convicts who escaped from the Hare Tem prison farm near Richmond Sunday night. Richard W. Williams, 28, from Dallas County serving 2 years for theft, and Elmer Leroy Avita, 22, from Bexar County serving 5 years for burglary and forgery were identified. Eleven inmates fled the dormitory. Jimmy Dickerson, 12 years to Harris and Sarrant counties for robbery, theft and burglary, was wounded while attempting to escape. Two others were caught before they could flee fatally.
A labor policy committee of the War Production Board warns that about 1000 plants may slow down as congressional criticism grows. The three AFL and three CIO leaders on the committee urge a drastic revision of WPB thinking to meet urgent military needs. WPB representatives view the forecast as exaggerated but concede some plant slowdowns are occurring. A House committee on national defense migration pressed for an all-out, coordinated plan to use productive capacity.
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