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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

6

United States military service extends 18 months

An authorized government spokesman in Siberlin praised the House vote 203 to 202 to extend the American military service period by 18 months. He said some U.S. groups used defense measures against Europe and that the war was promoted by a specific faction. He noted the world now sees that large American segments oppose such war policies. A recovery offer via KTSA is mentioned.

Siberlin United Bisten House of Representat America United States Europe

Curtiss-Wright opens $18 million Buffalo aircraft plant

Maj. Gen. George H. Brett announces Tomahawk plumes downed about 25 enemy aircraft between May 46 and June 23 as the Buffalo plant of Curtiss-Wright opens under government funding. Robert P. Patterson attends with General Brett officiating at the factory dedication in Buffalo New York.

Buffalo N.Y George H. Brett Army Air Corps Tech American Curtis Robert P. Patterson Brett Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Juvenile Office Reports 195 Cases Handled This Year

County juvenile officers handled 195 cases, including 189 boys and 35 girls. Burglaries and thiefts accounted for the largest share. Juvenile officers eyed children to involvement, returning 14 to their parents. George Pickens announced Thursday details of the cases and actions taken.

George "Pickens

Latin American Pilots Arrive for Three Month Flying Course

Fourteen pilots from Mexico and Latin America arrived at Randolph Field Thursday to begin a three month refresher flying course. Three are from Mexico and the rest hail from Bolivia Brazil Chile Paraguay and Peru. A second group is expected in February for a similar course.

Mexico Latin America Randolph Meld Feld Offivia’s Bolivia Brazil Chile Paraguay Peru

Pilot Club Will Meet and Serve Dinner in San Antonio

The Pilot Club of San Antonio will meet Thursday night at the St. Antony Hotel with Irma Grace Johnston presiding. The club board convenes at 5 33 p m and dinner for members is priced at 115 cents.

San Antonio St. Antony Irma Grace Johnston

Jive Jams Police Radio Networks

Police radio broadcasts were disrupted when a San Antonio station aired jazz music during regular transmissions, jamming the shortwave network. Palriaimen and dispatchers reported the unexpected sound as a recent change in the broadcast band, creating an unusual on air moment.

Suspect Held in Auto Theft Case Across States

David Squires, 24, of Balk Take Chy Utah, charged with violation of the national motor vehicle theft act. He waived extradition and awaits a removal order issued by United States Matterial Ghy McNamara in San Antonio. The complaint alleges he stole a car owned by a woman from Alexandria Virginia on July 4, 1941 and admitted driving it through Idaho Wyoming Kentucky North Carolina and other states.

David Squires Balk Take Chy Utah del Tho United States Ghy McNamara San Anetonia M.C PAT Sejuires Gel Hio Balt Lake Nye Squires Alexandria Syukes Idaho Wyoming Kentucky North Carolina Bout Carolina

Broadway Nightlife Glitters With A-List Stars And Fashion

Walter Winchell on Broadway spotlights roving sightings of stars like Leon and Barbara Stanwyck, Dorothy Lamour, Marilyn Monroe era icons, and paparazzi moments. The column blends fashion, flirtations, and backstage chatter as celebrities pose, converse, and charm in a bustling party scene.

Marx Leon Barbara Stanwyck Robert Taylor Charles Hoyer Dorothy Lamour Petit Jew Wynn Rocamora Mary Kirk Brown Marita Raye Frances Faye Mer Bhassis Martha Hazel Fortes Harry Richmond

James A Wiley Funeral in Dallas for 25 year old

Funeral services were held at 1 a m Thursday for James Alexander Wiley 25 who died Wednesday at Santa Rosa hospital Dallas-born son of General William Wiley he had been a professor at the University of Tennessee later an architect survivors include four daughters and eleven other relatives in several states with interment in Dallas area after moving to San Antonio a decade ago

Dallas James Alexander Wiley Santa Rosa Wiley Williames Lafayette Bprings Miss University of Tennessee San Antonio D.T. Atkinnan Huebter Road Ing Dan John Bollers Houston Harold Evans Mae Deering Chicago William Gorsa Washington, DC Igns Fames A Wiley Jr Apyinger N. Mii Morace Wiley Laf Edwin Monterey Calif Wilap Waa Nh Mimbey The Odd Felice Minohie Lndaes Tal- Ht

German Reaction Calls Roosevelt Churchill Peace Aims a Propaganda Bluff

Berlin reports two German spokesmen dismissed the Roosevelt Churchill joint war aim statement as propaganda. They noted German arms’ successes in Ukraine and cited an eight point aim including disarmament of the axis powers and a permanent system of general security after Nazi tyranny’s destruction. They also mentioned economic cooperation without detail.

Berlin Roosevelt Churchil Churchill Ukraine DNB United States

VFW Initiates Seven Members At Houston Post No 72

Seven new members of VFW Post No 72 were initiated Tuesday night. New members include Wirt Lieut., Hamilton Huey, GB. Co. Allen, Willem N. H. Zell, S. H. Taensend, Paul Reho, William F. Haglus, and M. L. Skinner. Ford R. Richardson elected deputy department inspector and John E. Loving deputy chief of staff. Members to attend Sunday picnic at Ed Gales ranch, 15 miles south of San Antonio.

Sim -Houston Post No. 72 Veterans of Foreign Ware Core Imontes Wirt Lieut Hamilton Huey GB. Co. Allen Willem N. H. Zell S. H. Taensend Paul Reho William F. Haglus M. L. Skinner Ford R. Richardson John E. Loving Post Ed Gales Sant Antonio

Man Rescued by Tea Kettle Hero in Superior Fire

SUPRARIOR Ariz Aug 14 Lack of equipment did not stop Bat Opus chief of Superior's Are deprtment from saving a man. A fire on a burning mattress woke H H Wallace who inhaled smoke. Howard Hiener and two volunteers helped. a tea kettle used to smother flames and artificial respiration revived Wallace.

Suprarior Ariz Bat Opus Auperior Brett Tourlet H. H. Wallace Amoka Howard Hiener Cremnan Alten Urey Wallace

Cost of Selling New Bonds High In Bond Markets

Washington reports from August 14 that the Securities and Exchange Commission finds the average cost to issue new bonds is 24 per thousand. The average cost to issue a $100 preferred stock is 15.70, and for selling $10 common stock the average cost is 2 cents.

Washington Securities and Exchange Commission

Pretty Girl Held As Meter Robber

A 20s Oklahoma woman, unemployed, is arrested in Houston for breaking parking meters downtown. Police say she admitted to several thefts over weeks, including a July 31 theft of $12 and another incident involving meters valued at $2 and $4. She was found with a mall file used to pry meters and claimed desperation for funds.

Homer Pyle Buece Cae Eaid Funda Jimmy Atresia

Course Set for Cadets Review at St Marys University

A program to prep applicants for U S aviation cadet training will be offered by St Marys University Ibwan, announced by Brother Thomas J Treadaway S M president. The curriculum covers math, history, geometry, trigonometry and may include chemistry or physics, limited to those who pass the aviation physical and finish high school. Courses run Mondays to Thursdays from 7 to 9 a.m. under Lieut John W Goopar district recruiter Fort Sam Houston. The effort aims to recruit veterans and will culminate with a September 1 announcement by R K Mauph commander of Post 1533 W FW.

U. S St. Mary's University Ibwan Bro Thomas J. Tread S. M Neling John W. Goopar Atticar Fort Sam Houston Els Regia R. K. Mauph W. FW

Light Now On for Want

Local residents report the light is now on to aid visibility and safety in the area after reports of continued darkness and delayed public lighting services. Community officials urge patience as maintenance crews address the fault.

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