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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1942

Page

10

Moody Says He Ws Vote For Allred

In a coastal plains rally campaign, Senator W Lee O Daniel seeks reelection while opponent James V Allred builds North Texas support. Moody supporters say Moody will back Allred, with Moody receiving 112471 votes in the primary. J Frank Dobie criticizes O Daniel, calling him crafty and isolationist foes.

W. Lee O'Daniel James V. Allred Texas Allred Odaniel Dan Moody U. S Dial Moody J. Frank Doble O'Daniel Lee Park Dallas Egbie Dobie Washington Roosevelt Alfred Weathersford Wineral Wells Fort Worth Woodrow Wilson Q'Dailet Hell Telisville Yoakum Edna Campo' End Wharton

Buffalo Stampede Blocks Railway Near Crowell

Stampede of buffalo halted railroad traffic three miles east of Crowell, as Santa Fe workers reported. Passengers saw the herd along the right of way and conductor John Davenport confirmed the sighting. Section crews rounded up the animals after one escaped from Dr. J. Mi. RL's ranch.

Vruwell Santa Fe Anc Crowell John Davenport J. Mi. RL

Rent Bill Expands to 38 New Defense Rental Areas

Washington announces extension of federal controls to 38 additional defense rental zones, bringing total to 134 communities serving about 45.5 million people. Regulation begins September 1 with rent controls strictly enforced and expected to free up housing options for eligible residents. The list will grow further in October as classifications shift.

Washington INS QFA Uiation GPA

Standard Head to Testify on Patent Allegations

Washington August 18 Chairman Bone of the senate patents committee said W S Farish, president of Standard Oil of New Jersey, would appear before the committee to answer charges his company engaged in a pre war patent pool with German interests. Farish sought to explain peace treaty agreements with I G Farbenindustrie on catalyzing processes for high octane gasoline, fuel for explosives, and butadene for synthetic rubber. The pool patent was dissolved by a consent decree.

Washington Bone D.wash Senate Patents Committee W.S. Farish Standard Oi New Jersey Ferish I G. Farbenindustrie German Chemical Trust

Fay Proves No Money No Pockets

Los Angeles reports that comedian Frank Fay told Superior Court Commissioner Harold Shepherd he was nearly penniless in a suit for $600 by attorney Hy Schwartz. Fay said he had only $3 in change. when asked about wallet funds, he flipped his coat tails to reveal trousers lacking pockets.

Los Angeles Superior Court Harold Shepherd Frank Fay Shepherd Asult Hy Schwartz Fay

Fliers Killed in Crash Identified Near Loraine

At Onetwater Aug 1 three Army bomber crew members were identified Lieutenant John W. McMahon Newport Tennessee Staff Sergeant G. R. Bosse Goshen Indiana and Private Eugene Pence Alton Illinois. An eyewitness said fragments of the plane fell and the aircraft vanished in a fiery crash near Loraine.

Onsetwater Loraine John W. McMahon Newport Tenn G. R. Bosse Goshen Ind Eugene Pence Alton Tih

Army News Staffs Curbed in Public Relations Shrink

Washington Aug 18 Army curbed public relations growth as Stimson calls excessive promotional activities in the army. Commanders instructed to finish garrison news bureau reorganizations by Oct 1 with Washington and other staffs centralized under Maj Gen Alexander.

Washington Stimson Army Alexander Samson

Mystery of Blimp Crew Deepens

In San Francisco a drifting blimp from the Pacific crashed into a suburban street. Two crewmen, Thut Ernest Qe Witt Cady 27 and Ensign Charles E Adams 38, are missing despite searches on land sea and air. A Navy spokesman said the blimp was intact at shore but the bag may have ruptured from weight loss after crew disappeared. A narrowly missed airman from Moffett Field, James Riley Hr 20, Oklahoma City, was to fly the craft when it departed.

BLIMP San Francisco Ban Francisco Aig Ernest Qe Witt Cady Charles E. Adams Mountain View Jeally Navy James Riley Oklahoma City Moffett Field Hill Cody

Hatcher Campaigns in San Antonio for Treasurer Runoff

W. Gregory Hatcher of Dallas County reiterated his bid for state treasurer in the August 22 runoff as he spoke in San Antonio on Tuesday. His candidacy concentrates on fiscal management and tax policy in the race.

W. Gregory Hatcher Dallas County San Antonio

Dependent iPay Bill Before FDR

Legislation to permit immediate payment of living allowances for dependents of service members awaits White House action. The Senate approved the House measure, postponing on a separate proposal to allow absentee ballots for federal offices. The plan eliminates a November 1 payment delay, with the War Department preparing computations for early checks, under the allotment law.

Washington White House Senate Continental United States War Department Jehildren

Aid-for-Ramspeck Drive Called Off

Washington reports that a drive supporting Representative Ramspeck of Georgia has been called off amid debate on the pensions-for-congress legislation. Jarman of Alabama says he will ask colleagues to ignore the fundraising letter, while noting the attempt to aid Ramspeck could threaten a key ally in Congress. The letter's intent was to rally support for the pension bill amid partisan divisions.

Washington Ramspeck D.ga Atlanta Ramispeck Tans Jarman D.-Als Bop Congress Apear Oy Wouupmaril Gurus Jarman Ike Rathspeck

Blind Man Seeks New Work for Seeing Eye Dog Rex

August McCollum has donated his Seeing Eye dog Rex to the army after five years of guiding him. The transfer leaves McCollum, a state bureau placement agent for the blind, hopeful Rex will serve in military duties and not be reattached to a civilian master. The farewell was emotional as McCollum reflected on Rex’s age and the uncertain duration of the war.

Pexa Bund McCollum Rex Army T McCollum Abtie

Pilot's Fall From Plane Probed Near Santa Anna Texas

An Army board investigated the death of Aviation Cadet John A Reynolds of Nashville Tennessee who fell from an airplane yesterday near Santa Anna Texas. The aircraft was said to be an instructor from the Coleman flying school. Reynolds was married.

Coleman John A Reynolds Nashville Tenn Santa Anna Texas Coleman Flying School

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