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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1943
Page
1
Warsern reports on the rapid Japanese evacuation of Kiska in the Aleutians as American and Canadian forces land. He notes the fleet bombardment, the weather aiding the retreat, and the puzzling departure that left food on tables and weapons behind.
A hearing is scheduled for October 21 for Clinton mine Jr. 22 of Route 4 San Antonio to answer charges of embezzling property from Kelly ticki. He posted a $250 bond. The case involves alleged theft of tools.
Governor notes a $48 per ton differential for Texas cottonseed cake sold to northern states under OPA rules. He fears mills will ship cake north for higher prices, possibly creating protein shortages for Texas feeders. He does not plan a formal protest, anticipating ranchers will respond.
San Antonio seeks a new air route from Hobbs New Mexico to the city. Willam Steinhardt, city airport manager, will represent the city at hearings in Washington DC. A preliminary hearing is set for September 2. In September Braniff Continental and American Airlines will present oral arguments. The line will provide transport planes to serve stores in the area.
Fifteen felony cases were listed for trial in Criminal District Court Monday before Judge W. W. McCrory, who had just returned from vacation. Proceedings included assault, murder, abortion, rape, burglary, theft, and failure to support two children.
WASHINGTON Aug 2 4 The office of price administration boosted the price for dressed turkeys today for the armed services Thanksgiving dinners. August sale price of dressed drawn and quick frozen turkeys would be 3 12 cents per pound over the base price for November December and January. September deliveries to the army will be 2 to 3 cents a pound over base price. Civilian sales not affected. Alma Michigan Aug 23 A carload of frozen turkeys was sent from Alma to overseas service members for the soldiers’ Thanksgiving meal.
Obituary notices list Rev Clarence Martinez age 72 of 104 Pear Walk and several other San Antonio residents. Services at Porter Loring chapel with burial in Rose Lawn. survivors include widow Mrs Gynthian Williams and multiple children, siblings, and in laws. Also notices for John Bryan Mayfield of Nacogdoches, Clyde Chaddick, Hubert Conrad, William Conroy, Emma Anderson, and William Layton with service details and burial locations.
Braniff will host Mayors Gus BR Mayerson and others on the first flight over the new San Antonio to Laredo line this Sunday. Dallas Fort Worth and Austin mayors join Braniff vice president Charles Beard in a festive program with dedication of Laredo airport facilities and a bullfight at Nuevo Laredo. The event will strengthen the San Antonio connection with Mexico via Brownsville and Pan American routes.
Soviet reports claim Russian troops forced back Nazi forces near Kharkov, capturing 30 villages as the Red Army neared the city. Authorities cited seven miles to Kharkov, with gains also reported at Spas Demensk Bryansk and Donets basin, while German counterattacks were repulsed with heavy losses.
Protest against a tax rise from 4530,000 to 492.00 on Nix building assessments. EB district official Vance calls discrimination against several properties and vows court action if the tax is not readjusted.
A wartime bulletin claims U.S. forces landed at dawn near New Georgia, seizing Neld guns as Japanese shells hit Munda airfield and Kolorabangara island. It also notes a 15 cargo and torpedo-boat landing attempt, with unconfirmed reports from radio broadcasts.
Berlin’s Berliner Zeitung reports Germany intensified repairs in the Ruhr area after Allied bombing damaged heavy industry. Todt labor battalions, named for Fritz Todt, are deployed to work near bombers, transforming civilians into nearly 1000 workers daily to restore auto plants, factories, bunkers, and camouflaged facilities.
A Rome patch broadcast by Berlin radio warned of a violent storm sweeping the Italian capital causing houses to collapse under raging flood waters. The Aug 3 report details extensive damage and rising water levels impacting streets and neighborhoods.
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