Churchill Stalin talks seen as war turning point
Britons believe the Churchill Stalin talks in Moscow mark a new phase of World War II aimed at a multi front Allied drive. Press and broadcasts hailed the discussions as a step toward Germany's defeat, noting secrecy and implications for a second European front in 1942.
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Stalin
London
United Nations
Germany
Churchill
Moscow
United States
Pravda
Moscow Radio
W. Averell Harriman
Roosevelt
Europe
Japan
Daily Sketch
Scond
Kremlin
Solomon Islands
Tnit United Nations
Ithe
Hitler
Europa
Work Clothes to Be Streamlined This War Era Order
San Antonio board manager Carl Pool says a new WRB order will simplify men’s work clothes by reducing pockets buttons and buckles. He notes the change aims at durability without harming quality or freedom of action as garments face tougher wear postwar.
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WRB
Carl Pool
San Antonia
Film on Care of Car Available at Alamo Motor Club
A film titled Gare or Your Car for the Duration has been received by the Alamo Motor Club and is available for showing before civic and other clubs. The announcement states there is no charge for the screening.
Serve The Light Honors Texans Serving With Armed Forces
The Light celebrates Texans serving in the armed forces and directs readers to the Classifieds Light Want Ads for financial assistance resources amid troubles.
The Voice of Two Worlds Promises Change and Liberty
A mysterious figure in Los Angeles known as The Voice of Two Worlds recruits followers in major cities forecasting a transformative postwar America. He promises a new path for the poor and unskilled, urging readers to request a free 8000 word treatise from the Institute of Mental Physics in Los Angeles.
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Ina Ameries
Canada
Los Angeles
America
Idany
Mr. Dingle
Tibet
Land of
Taey
Suthor
South
Hobart Bly. Dept
Calif
Second Front Rumors Buzz In Washington
Washington discusses possible turning points in the war as officials and leaders gather for the Church-Harriman visit to Moscow. The talks draw attention to plans if the Caucasus falls and Germany advances toward Iran, with leaders in London and Moscow signaling unity and resolve.
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Second Front
Washington
INS
Churchhtt-Harriman
Moscow
Yental
Churchill
W Ell. Harrisman
Roosevell
Archibald Wavell
Ta Din
Russell P. Max Yell
United States
Middle East
East
Caucasus
Germany
Iran
India
Ohiang Kai-Shek
Roosevelt
Rainfall Totals Across Texas After Heat Wave Breaks
A weekly weather bulletin reports Antonio tallying .55 inches, with a 2.10 inch high in scattered Texas areas. Trinidad led with heavy rain. Dallas 1.98 inches, McKinney 1.40, Bridgeport 1.0, Austin .74, Alpine .62, Laredo .42, El Paso .45, Waco .20. In San Saba, 2.48 inches fell aiding ranchers burning by drought.
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Treas
Texas
Trinidad
Dallas
McKinney
Bridgeport
Auutin
Alpine
Laredo
el Dodaro
Palestion
Harpersville
Waco
San Saba
Manna
The Light Allows Half Rate on Situation Wanted Ads
Weather report notes prem re weather and Broadway on Finn Street as a brief public notice. The item mentions reduced pricing for situation wanted advertisements and references upcoming street events in a compact local notice style.
Diamond Missing After Cleaning at Local Shop
Eugene Lewenthal of 309 East Nueva street reported a missing 150 diamond ring he forgot in his coveralls over the weekend. He picked up the coveralls Monday night from the cleaners to find the ring had not been returned. The shop owner was asked to review the cleaning process.
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Eugene Lewenthal
East Nueva Street
Lewenthal
Truckers Asked to Aid Conservation Pledge Program
Truck owners and operators are urged to return signed pledges to a nearby U S Truck Conservation Corps station and not mail them to Washington. John G. Ross, San Antonio district manager, announced that presenting the pledge earns a red white and blue insignia for placement on the vehicle door.
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Conservation
U. S
Truck Conservation Corps
Washington
John G. Ross
San Antonio
Office of Defense Transportation
Conservation Corps
Tus
Auto Collides With Sign In City Street Collision
Everista Guerra 17 of 819 South Frio street was treated at Robert B Green hospital Tuesday with possible brain concussion after a collision at Frio and Guadalupe when a ruck struck a parked car and knocked over a sign post. Jacob Briggs 46 of Von Ormy received several broken ribs after his car overturned on Frio City road following a blowout. Thomas L Baker 46 of 1419 South Bt Marys street sustained facial and nose injuries when hit by a bus at Presa and Vance streets. Mrs Marty Rendon 60 of 2208 Rutz street suffered a broken left arm and body bruises after a separate hit on Northwest Twenty fourth street.
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Desa
Everista Guerra
Frio
Robert,b. Green
Guerra
Guadalupe
Jacob Briggs
von Ormy
Robert B. Green
Thomas L. Baker
Mary's Street
Présa
Vance
Twenty-fourth
Notary Seal and Loot Reported Stolen in City Theft
W A Hogan reports theft from his office at 619 Colorasa street including a notary seal a cigarette case and three fountain pens. Arthur Crozco says his car was jacked on 3490 block Nogelitos street and a wheel removed. Other victims include George Goode Mrs V A Jeanim Mrs J F Godley and Mrs A M Larson with rings clothing and silver items stolen.
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Colorasa Street
Polleé
W.A. Hogan
Arthur Crozco
School Street
Nogelitos Street
George Goode
Hays ‘Street
V. A. Jeanim
Mason Street
Commerce
Soledad
J. FE. Godley
el Paso
A. M. Larson
Hays Street
Alamo Country Club barbecue and picnic planned
Members of the Alamo Country era will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the club for a barbecue and picnic. Be your own base by purchasing a business of your own. See Classification 42 Light Want Ads.
Sergeant Claims Foot Championship at Chanute Field
An INS report from Chanute Field on August 15 describes a "shoe marathon" contest claiming the largest foot by a private with a size 14 1/2 boot. A technical sergeant in the medical detachment challenges the claim, alleging mismeasurement and details of the participant.
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Chanute Field
INS
Serpaar
Beiyate
French Plane Over Rome Triggers Alarm
Rome broadcast reports an air raid alert sounded yesterday due to unidentified aircraft. The high command later described the aircraft as a French plane, noting the incident as a precautionary measure in the Resie area.
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Rome
Broadcasta
High Command
Resie
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