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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1944
Page
13
A column contrasts the distant map pin showing Paris as victory and the front line reality. It honors soldiers who endure hardship, noting many will not taste the fruit of victory and some pay with suffering. The piece urges tempered rejoicing and remembrance of those at the pin's center.
A Bob Considine story cites New York preparations for a restrained celebration after Nazi capitulation. The piece argues European victory likely precedes Japan in a global war, contrasting with 1918 and noting potential moderation outside European-heritage centers. Morgenthau to speak from London on a 60 minute CBS broadcast at $20 per.
Pvt George A Fox of Cisco, wounded at Cassino with 32 chest and arm wounds and lost a hand, promotes WAC medical technician recruiting. A generals push aims to enlist 21 000 technicians in three months. candidates must be high school graduates and pass WAC requirements at the 115 Broadway recruiting office.
Mrs T W Weaver of 1720 Kentucky Avenue suffered a compound fracture of the left arm when Ai Aulo ln wwheel her with her dangerous Mrs T W Weaver dast car fit the 600 block of Fredericksburg road at 10 45 p m Mondry Driver of the other car was Mrs J G Arrington 137 Porter Street who stopped suddenly to avoid biting a Ling car Mrs Weaver endp the Robert 73 Gueen
Supervisors from six agencies and two auxiliaries in Region 10 comprising Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico will attend a two day USC Regional Conference at the Milam Building. W. W. Jackson of San Antonio, regional executive, said workers would discuss current problems arising in USO operations.
San Antonio district SWPC announces a new index covering hundreds of problems across 56 sectors from automotive to textiles. The booklet is available for reference at the SWPC regional office in Dallas Mercantile Bank building. The note cites James A. Gallagher, district manager. Chinese water colors mention appears as a separate item.
Distorted reads mix sly satire about presidential bosses and campaign discipline. The column mocks agreeing with opponents, claims Willkie faced pressure, and lampoons relentless partisan shouting as election near. The piece preserves a sharp, period voice with topical names implied.
The regulation forbids sending messages of congratulations to one's opponent during wartime. Authorities emphasize compliance with laws restricting supportive or celebratory communications amid hostilities and political tension.
Deeds to the city giving the $6,000,000 navy hospital to be built in Houston were presented yesterday to Rear Admiral Norman M. Smith by A. D. Simpson, president of the chamber of commerce.
Edwin Schroeder real estate man was held up and robbed of 120 dollars in the Crockett hotel lobby early Tuesday by a well dressed man who produced a gun and demanded money from the registration desk. The night clerk Griggs said the suspect, about 60, neatly dressed, fled after Schroeder dodged behind a door.
Lieut Willam Porter 20, Ninth Air Force, tells how his plane was shot down on August 13 during his seventh mission. He bailed out, landed in a tree, and was rescued by officers in a Jeep near a victory parade broadcast on KARO. Porter, from Tampico via San Antonio, studied at Schreiner Institute Kerrville, AE A and MM College, then the University of Texas. His aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs J M Crvendor, live at 205 Hommary Street. Porter's parents reside in Tampico, Mexico, with one-line San Antonio ties.
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