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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1942

Page

7

Spy duo guarded as Nazi sabotage case widens

Washington reports Nazi saboteurs George Dasch and Ernest Burger, now jailed, receive tight guards amid fears of Gestapo and Nazi sympathizers targeting them. Justice Department reveals secret ties between Japan and Germany in the plot and notes old U.S. currency with Jap markings among the funds.

Jack Vincent NL Washington INS George John Dasch Ernest Peter Burger Uari Aapy Dasch Burger Justice Department Hfe Gestapo Justice Department France Dusch Amaganseth Jeader Long Island

Saboteurs Tied Money To Pundle And Overboard

The article recounts Dasch tying money into a weighted bundle and tossing it overboard, later recovered by the four saboteurs landed near Jacksonville. FBI roundup found $174,000 in American currency among the group, with Haupt spending German money after arriving in the United States. Bodies of the six executed were sheltered by army authorities.

Dasch Jacksonville Fis Elgct FBI Herbert Haupt Florida Razls—Haupt John Edward Kelling Fledard Quirin Werner Thell Her+ sain Neubauer Helnrich Helnck

Bribe Charge Faces Seven Japs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles authorities arrest seven Japanese suspects on charges of conspiring to bribe federal officers at a Little Tokyo reception center as rival gambling factions battled for control of a multi million dollar operation. Investigators say large sums were at stake with aims to influence guards and police. Federal investigators plan to probe gambling and liquor activities linked to the case.

Los Angeles Little Tokyo Gants Hubert Tos George Sashira F. B

Texans Invited To Join 18th Armored Division

Gan Angutlius calls on locals to enlist with the army via a mayoral proclamation issued by Mayor C R Quin. First Lieut Gunn and First Lieut Hailey of Garth Christi lead a drive at the Gunter Hotel to recruit 58 air rifle volunteers. Light Want Ads seek workers for employment issues, with F-1031 reference.

Gan Angutlius C. R. Quin 18Th Armored Division Liewt Gunn First Lion K. Co. Hailey Garpus Christi Air Vielon Gunter Hotel

Two Recruiters Join March to the Colors Campaign

Last week Kerrville doctor Lewis T. Davin and Carroll Vermilion assisted the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce in recruiting for a March to the Colors drive. Both have enlisted in the Army, leaving business ties to serve. Maj. Albert W. Holt, recruiting officer, said Davis will report to Kelly Field and Vermillion to the field unit.

Lawis T. Davis Kerrville Carroll Vermillion Linton San Antonians Lewis T. Davin Carroll Vermilion Af Linton Texas Vermillion Aw Petroleum Sloten Santh Tesay Aid Texas Jaycees Chaliumnan Quairs Tindd Field Davis Kelly Field

Five Cities Cited for Noise Reduction Awards

New York, Cleveland, Memphis, Yonkers, Jacksonville, and Charleston received national noise abatement council achievement awards for outstanding efforts to eliminate unnecessary noise. The announcement noted quieting measures and public receptiveness in these cities as key successes.

New York Cleveland Mem Phis Jacksonville Fla Charleston W. Va

Dance Program at Catholic USO Set for Tuesday Night

Luella Kevanaugh presents a dance program at the Catholic USO club in dedication to Brother Herbert. Cesar Castro's orchestra will provide music and dancing from 4 to 11 p.m. The show features Mexican Spanish and Oriental dances as part of the evening's entertainment.

Catholic Uso Luella Kevanaugh Herbert Letes Cesar Castro

Yule Overseas Parcels Ordered Early by War Dept

War Department urges early mailing of cards letters and packages to soldiers overseas. Mail by October with limits 18 inches long or 42 inches length and girth combined and under 1 pound. Do not include clothing or food. Only one package per week per person allowed. Censor inspections apply. Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey receives game summaries from road secretary Phil Troy after each away game.

Christos War Department Boss Boston Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Phil Troy

Privates Reveal Private Thoughts

Washington reports army psychologists analyze private soldiers using mass questionnaires to gauge morale. Special services staff work with Brigadier General Osborn to introduce these tools in camps, tracking rumors and dislikes while preserving soldier anonymity through ballot secrecy and random sampling.

Washington F. KH. Osborn Aaldor

Police Relief Fund Election Triggered by Brass Issue

Police at the station held a quick relief fund election with a $16,000 balance. A circulated No Brass ticket named R. Bailey for president and others for secretary treasurer and directors, all described as buck privates on the force, aiming to elect officers Friday. The ballot, printed by the union, was titled No Pressure Ticket and carried No pressure no brass slogans. Lists candidates including Ray G. Bylerly George Herzing W A Cain John J Justi We BR Spence Louis Simpson Jon A Shannon Witton Shaw Charles J Doerr Jr John W Files Jr A As lanklord Charles K Stevens Dick Bidal Manuel Martinez.

Police Relief Fund Bank Balonce R. Bailey Ray G. Bylery George Herzing W. A. Cain John J. Justi BR. Spence Louis Simpson Jon A. Shannon Witton Shaw Charles J. Doerr Jr John W. Files Jr A. As Lanklord Charles K. Stevens Dick Bidal Manuel Martine

Chicago police bar racing newsstands from selling race sheets

Chicago police ban on downtown newsstands bars sale of scratch sheets and racing forms. Captain Duffy warns arrest for newsboys or anyone aiding bets while The Daily Racing Form vows court action to fight the order. Officials push suppliers to obey under threat of arrest.

Chicago CNS Chi Cago Daily Racing Fav Thomas J Duffy

Take Off Ugly Fat With Grapefruit Recipe

A dubious home weight loss pitch promotes a grapefruit juice regimen using Zo-Lon powder with two teaspoonfuls dissolved in juice at meals. It claims rapid slimming and endorses no laxatives, urging readers to obtain the product from druggists with a money back guarantee.

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