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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1943
Page
3
In Austin Governor Breckenridge alleges Texas welfare changes mirror federal rules, despite a “ridiculous” threat to withdraw matching funds. Officials plan a hearing by August 24 to resolve the dispute. federal and state officials debate earnings limits for pension recipients and the impact on aid.
Attorney general opinion finds Texas statute on age assistance compatible with federal rules. It allows limited work and earnings for recipients while restricting extra income primarily to agricultural labor. Paper notes a separate obituary for Har loki R. Moore and a misc. billing message.
Frank Sinatra, a versatile talent praised for vocal shade and lyric nuance, performed with the Los Angeles Palladium Orchestra at Hollywood Bowl drawing a spellbound crowd. In recent weeks he appeared with the National Symphony of Washington and the New York Philharmonic, signaling readiness for more film work.
William Hale, 42, confined for first degree murder in Idaho state penitentiary, escaped last night. Warden Sam Pearch announced Hale had been on a 25 day parole outside the prison and received pay on December 15. Authorities seek Hale after the breach of custody.
RAY OICHARDS Washington bureau reports a drop in releases of West Coast Japanese internees from 1000 weekly to 700 to 40 weekly as the War Relocation Authority continues efforts to relocate people abroad or to positions near war fronts. Of 107,000 originally placed in centers, 11,083 remain on permanent leaves of absence, with many returning to camps amid adverse public opinion in their communities.
Balkans reports state Yugoslav guerrillas rally to the banner not one grain of wheat for the Germans as they sabotage harvests and communications in Berbin Montenegro and parts of Bosnia and Albania. Details include alleged farm-work leave, and campaigns amid German efforts to reinforce Dalmatian coast defenses.
An S A man, Acary Premney ewnec, Herbert JChilde, states he is a prisoner in a Philippine military camp. He says he is well and uninjured. A Brackenridge High School graduate of 1930, he attended Chanute technical school and IMS Kelly Meld, and reached Nichols Field Manila two weeks before the war began.
Sixteen juveniles were picked up over the weekend in Los Angeles. Nineteen boys and girls were taken into custody by the county juvenile office on Monday. Four boys were juvenile delinquents, one arrested for theft, one for shoplifting, and two for loitering. All girls are housed at the central disease clinic for treatment.
Havana editor ends a visit as guest of the United States, charged with unlawful possession of government foodstuffs from Kelly Field. Involved items include mayonnaise, pickles, canned salmon, and other miscellaneous foods. A preliminary hearing set a Monday after a court appearance.
Brig. Gen. Charles E Laboks declared allied troops are ready and able to endure gas war if the enemy uses gas. General Lourka inspecting chemical warfare equipment in Chicago on his way to Washington.
Fragmentary garbled text recounts a conflict between a young Maverick and his father, referencing Maury Maverick, former San Antonio mayor, and World War I Marines. The piece notes woundings in Virginia and France in 1918, with brief mentions of gallantry and a dramatic line about rank.
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