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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1941

Page

8

Federal agent Griffin dies. San Antonio liquor raid noted

Russell Griffin of Fort Sam Houston, a U S customs veteran who owned a famed black fox terrier known for ferreting out hidden stills, died at 59. He served since 1936 after from Eagle Pass. Funeral Friday at Fort Sam Houston chapel with interment in National Cemetery.

Texas Minor Federal Au- AU Griffin Knoxville Janary Eagleass States Customs Service Siart Bog Russell Place Fort Sam Wanston

Nutrition Education Urged For National Defense Effort

Berkeley report notes a survey of 4009 households by the U S Bureau of Home Economics found half to be poor or in need of help. Dr Agnes Pay Morgan of the University of California advocates nutrition education and better legislation to improve American diet and health amid defense concerns.

U.S. Berkeley Slit Americean Inn Agnes Pay Morgan University of California U.S. Bureau of Home Ontics Dr. Morgan Bing

Hose Burglar Cleans Out Stock in Cincinnati

Aug 18 report from Cincinnati describes a burglar cleaning out stock at Kaufman store. Police say thief hid silk stockings and hose valued at unknown amount, leaving 4527 items missing. No arrests announced as investigators review surveillance and inventory logs.

Cincinnati Athan Kaufman Kaufman Surlara

Red Warships Hit Near Kiev As German Push Stalls

Fragmented dispatches report Erinin forces claiming naval movements and German bombardments near Kiev and the Turia region. Reports mention German counterattacks across Lake Peipus and near Narva, with attacks along Leningrad’s approaches and fortress defenses.

Neel Megs Potit Lake Pelfus Narva Ile Klagisepy Leningrad Minnisl Sornes Kartlan

Army plans to free 200000 troops from active duty

Army officials outlined plans to release about 200000 personnel from active service as soon as 14 to 19 months of total active duty. The timing depends on unit location, training schedules, and ongoing needs amid the international situation. Officers and enlisted personnel eligible for release must apply, with release terms similar for reserve officers and National Guard members nearing 12 months on duty.

Army Siu Department National Guard Aclectens Regular Army Olticiats Nvegy

Night Clubs Admit Draft Card Users

Beaver Jr. chief clerk reports several Beaver County clubs refuse to admit patrons under 21 by demanding draft registration cards. Officials found some venues signing patrons who are not yet 21, creating enforcement concerns at the QA district.

Twin Falls Taho Beara Beaver Jr Severn Rent

Leave of Absence Absorbs Kansas City Water Work

After 25 years James Dannovan takes a leave of absence from his job as a hydraulic engineer in the city water department. His superiors plan to promote him to manager of all municipal activities, though the exact duties and timing remain unsettled.

Kansas City James Dannovan City Water Department Ciey Otade Alipaliyede

Davenport Named Captain in Western Railroad Service

Davenport is described as captain and signal officer at Good Fall Weld, stationed five years by the South Western Reif Telephone company. He served at a flying school in San Angel and was active in dispatches and duty roles before deployment.

Good Fallow Weld San An-gel Prius Heley Antive Buty Davenport Iwestern Reif Telephone Company

Piotol Snotes Wreck Lights At Night

Fragmented report describes youths ramming and shooting out street lights at West Aves and Santa Anna streets. Patrol notes a pistol incident near Santa Anna Street with unnamed individuals. police investigate thefts including seven watches and a $365 camera from a local store and a car in the 202 block of Maro Plaza. Warnings point to police confusion amid a citywide disturbance and a staff reshuffle at Eighth Corps area Headquarters with Lt. Col. Faulkner Heard preparing to depart.

West Avesaie Santa Anna Street Testa Nonmacker Prod B. Flores Avenia Vista Street Santa Rosa Avenue WL. Daniels Maro Plaza Daniels Jr Sulphur Eprines Heard YO Capital Faulkner Heard Agsiscent Eighth Corps Washington Loewor

Gelatin substitute for plasma developed at University of Toronto

Reported by D N Taylor and Fr Waters from the University of Toronto physiology department. They describe a gelatin based preparation for plasma substitutes intended for blood transfusion in wounded soldiers and eyelants. The method uses a water distillate with hydrochloric acid and salt to form a gelatin solution, sterilized without altering properties. Canadian science reports note testing for molecular size and viscosity to ensure safe passage into the bloodstream.

New York University of Teotonto N. B. Taylor Waters University Department of Physiology Dansen Scienr Gate Ganadian Medical Association

TWO CONCERTS SLATED INS A A

A free WPA Symphony concert will be held at Sunken Garden at 8:19 a.m. Tuesday with Walter Dunham directing the orchestra. The WPA Mexican Trio will present a second concert at the American River Theater featuring a varied program with works by May, Oteo Choco, and other composers.

WPA Symphony Orchestra Able Sunken Garden Healer City Recreation Department Walter Dunham Jurchestra Anipola Gilgres de Conga Vardier Lecwonatt

West Point Movie Planned by Twentieth

Hollywood gossip column notes Twentieth Century-Fox plans October 5 release of Ten Gentlemen from West Point starring Henry Fonda Randy Scott and John Payne with William Perlberg producing and Richard Mutchum handling the acting. The piece also mentions Gene Fowler authoring Fourth Estate and gossip about various stars and projects current in Hollywood.

Loveula Farsons Phetare Kaltar S. Hollywood Stuundents West Point Henry Fonda Randy Scott John Fayne Twentieth Century-Fox Payne John Shrall Rameantle William Perlberg Richard Mutchum

Were All Americans A Walter Winchell Milestone Letter

Walter Winchell argues for American unity and patriotism through a new song Were All Americans and profiles a young hero Mary Esther Wheatley of Hamburg. He highlights citizens conserving power in Knoxville Tennessee and praises democratic ideals, urging vigilance and pride in defending democracy amid war.

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