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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1942
Page
3
World War II veteran Harvey Stewart, 61, owner of a tavern at 537 Austin Street, vanished on Wednesday. His wife Addie Stewart received a telegram said to be from him, noting bank deposit keys left in the car. An acquaintance later claimed to have seen Stewart in Laredo, with suspicions he may be in Corpus Christi or Houston.
George L. Cummings of 101h Main avenue reported a theft at his home Wednesday listing a camera, exposure meter and opera glasses. Dr. L. W. Jackson of the Medical Arts building reported a pistol stolen from his car in the 860 block of East Houston street.
The fire department inhalator squad revived L. J. Brady, a 78 year old man with a heart ailment, three times in the past month at his home on Elm Street. Each rescue involved artificial respiration and oxygen. Brady thanked the firemen, calling them “good customers” and saying he would be lost without them.
An eight year old boy named Ray McCulley of 1806 West King's Highway suffered internal injuries after a hit and run in the 1000 block of Nogaluog Street and was treated at Robert B Green Hospital. A RAAF training plane crashed into Lake Erie near Dunnville Ontario killing six crew members.
Senator W Lee O Daniel faced hecklers during a Gulf coast swing with Baytown and Port Arthur crowds taunting him for a second bid while rival James V Allred campaigned in East Texas blasting isolationists and oil firms. Allred claimed oil companies opposed him, recalling a Ruston stint, as he attacked Roosevelt detractors and isolationists.
Two contracts for additional construction at Randolph field were awarded by the army to Lee A. Christy and L. P. Sholl. Other contracts went to Builders Company in San Antonio for Kelly field work, J. C. Scarborough in Corpus Christi for Duncan field, J. Mack Jr in San Antonio for Fort Sam Houston streets, J. Rabourn in San Antonio for housing at Fort Sam Houston, FE. M. Null Pipe Line Contractor in Corpus Christi for utilities at Carap Swift.
Mrs Antonio Maghon of 929 North Flores Street reports their son Lois, 21, has arrived in England with the Sigel corps. His cable says he is thrilled with London and everyone is healthy. Two other sons are in the United States army.
Park Commissioner Henry Heln said Wednesday he would advertise for bids on the pecan crop in the city five major parks and several smaller parks. He noted two offers to date, one for 610 dollars cash and another for thrashing the nuts on a 60 day basis, but both were rejected to invite additional bids.
Twelve firefighters were given leave to join the army, announced by Police Commissioner Anderson. Other personnel updates include cadet trainees Otis Walker and Mubern C. Marks, and new fire cadets Oscar B. Ramirez and Robert E. May.
Two men were arrested at Cutulla for attempting to smuggle 17 Mexican tires into the United States. The tires were in two intermodal cars and the suspects were detained by Patrolmen Herman Moore and Marvin Hensley before being handed to Laredo customs. They face prosecution in Laredo, after allegedly forging receipts to avoid duty. The district supervisor emphasized that no one may enter with these tires without special government permits.
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