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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1942

Page

2

Pressure for Second Front Echoes Through Bulwinkle Speech

Acting Speaker Bulwinkle denounced so called pressure groups he labeled drug store generals who push for a second front in Europe. He tied the drive to political influence and warned such pressure is inappropriate for military decisions. He recalled Washington and Civil War strategies to illustrate rushed actions harm national effort.

Washington Bulwinkle D.N Tafay Congress Europe Bulwinkle Jim National Maritime Union of America Inbor Military Isleory Washink- Tee Lincolin Therm Gulflum

Funeral Set for Accident Victim Jose Gonzales 44

Funeral services are planned for Jose Gonzales a 44 year old accident victim who died after a fall from a ladder while working as a carpenter. The services will be Monday at 4 PM at Angelus Funeral Home and St Alphonsus Church with the Rev M Jean-Joseph officiating. Burial will follow at La San Pertando cemetery. Survivors include widow Leonor Lopes Gonzales daughters Maria Gonzales and Maria Roddeueny Rosa Gomez sister and Ramon Gonzales brother.

Jose Gonzales Zayrzamura Street Angelus Funeral Home St. Alphonsus Church Trev M. Jean-Joseph Durlal la San Pertando Gonzales Leonor Lopes Gonzales Dquney Maria Gonzales Sisteya Rosa Gomez Maria Roddeueny Ramon Gonzales

U S Troops to Get Turkey Dinner in Australia

AUSTRALIA AUG 14 The long range view on Thanksgiving turkey for U S troops in Australia notes Australia lacks sufficient turkeys. Arrangements are made to ship refrigerated cargo from the United States. Christos turkeys will arrive on the same ship.

Meusauene Australi Yurilready Turkey United States Austraia Austria Christos Turkeys Aviv Oli Enme

Bankrupt Socialite Auctions Old Tire In Bankruptcy Sale

New York August 24 James Lowell of Park Avenue the social register entered bankruptcy and saw his assets auctioned on the New York Stock Exchange Highlights included a used automobile tire a mandolin a golf bag and clubs five shirt studs and other small items The total realized about 215 406 with the best price paid for the exchange seat at 24 000 The trustee Harry Lewis noted Lowell’s high purchase price in the sale and the proceeds were distributed among creditors Referee Peter Olney discharged Lowell July 30 and he remaining employed as a supervisor at a Rahway New Jersey chemical plant

New York James, Lowell Park Avenue Social Register New Yors Stock Exchange Yale Harriet Warden Jowell Harry Lewis Anid Lowell Lewis and Lowel Jia “Brokaw Péter Olney Rahway

Red Attack On Blues Set In Third Army Maneuvers

Aug 24 report from Third Army headquarters in Louisiana describes a planned Red forces offensive against the Blues. Maj Gen John Persons, Red commander, allegedly plans a large scale envelopment to outflank and force Blues to withdraw, while Blue artillery and mechanized Red unit thrusts figure in ongoing fighting with multiple casualties.

Third Army Louisiana VFI John €. Persons Csamimmider Blue

Kaiser and Hughes to Unite on Planes for War Effort

In San Francisco Kaiser and Howard Hughes announced a joint venture to build 100 cargo aircraft to beat Axis submarine warfare. Kaiser, a veteran shipbuilder, will supply men and metals while Hughes adds aircraft design, engines, and a staff of engineers to a combined effort seen as one of history’s most ambitious aviation programs.

San Francisco Henry J. Kaiser Howard Hughes Todey Tol Kaiser Wa Washington National Intercat Auscritty Hughes Mulli-Allenaira Hollywood California Kalser- Hughes Kaiser Los Angeles New York

Senators Cut Income Tax Exemptions

The Senate Finance Committee voted 12-3 to reduce the dependent exemption to 300 dollars and retain 1200 dollars for married couples while raising single-person exemptions to 500. The plan would add about 220000 to the federal revenue and preserve wartime absentee voting rules for service members with state-by-state qualification safeguards.

Washington All Senate Finance Commmittee George D.-Ga House Treasury Theac Senate Barkley Kentucky War and Navy

Axis Raiders Sink 13 Ships to Total 439 Wer News Totals

The Associated Press reports Axis surface and sub surface raiders shifted to southern waters sinking 13 more merchantmen, bringing wartime Allied and neutral losses to 435. Six Brazilian, four British, one American, one Panamanian and one Swedish vessel destroyed since August, with over 640 dead and 550 rescued. No U.S. East Coast sinkings. total ships sunk there at 7b since Pearl Harbor. Caribbean and South America losses rising. Berlin reports 17 merchant ships totalling 197,000 tons plus two transports sunk in Atlantic and Caribbean.

Associated Presa St Oance Allandic Associated Press Caribbean South America U. S. East Coast Pearl Harbor Canada Gulff Mexico Berlin Atlantic

9th District Elects New State Senator

Donnison Jones of Bonham is the new senator from the ninth district after defeating incumbent Olan R. Van Zandt. Van Zandt carried 43.1 percent in the July primary. The district includes Cooke Grayson and Fannin counties.

Donnison Aue Chrales Jones Bonham Olan R. van Zandt van Yandt Cooke Grayson Fannhy

Agencies to their Refugees cooperate in espionage probe

Five government agencies will cooperate in investigating persons arriving aboard the Grips hokn, aiming to repatriates from the Orient. Attorney General Biddle says the effort avoids duplication and guards against enemy agents. Agencies include state and justice departments, new and navy intelligence services, and customs.

Perrsons New York Biddle Eallence State Jasdlen New Navy Joinim Biddle Fala Liew Mier John Jed Herbert Karl Tuedyick Balin Tril Newark

Mississippi primary vote seen under half turnout

Mississippi politics moves toward a low turnout primary with Chairman Herbert Holmes estimating 149000 to 150000 voters of the states registered cathoursis. Senator Wall Doxey closes his campaign in Biloxi as Ross Collins ends his gubernatorial bid with a final political push in Gulfport. Theodore Gans campaigns for Doxey with a planned stop at Tunela.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Tomor Yom Herbert Holmes Democratic Executive Committee Wall Doxey Ross Collins Valloty Pat Harrison Biloxite White Collins Drarby Gulf Bb Jackson Staines O Bastiand Canton Douglas Solty

Cologne Bitter At Nazis

Cologne victims of the bombing crowded ruined streets as thousands of refugees fled. A zoo director linked the fires to revenge for Coventry, while officials and press agencies reported on the chaotic evacuation and alleged retaliatory actions by German authorities. The bizarre tale mentions a sable antelope tied to a strange purchase and quotes from officials amid wartime tensions.

London Cologne Gremany Ehely Louis INS Gologne Hane Fouls Horn Coventry George P. Vierheller Nasi Saigon

Two-Man Factory Wins WPB Honor in War Effort

In Bay City Michigan a two man operation in a backyard shed received an American flag poster and praise from WPA Chief Donald Nelson for producing 14 000 steel flanges for a wind mill or machinery. Owners Sparling and Forelson were lauded for 16 months of around the clock work and for reporting their efforts to President Roosevelt, illustrating enterprise and initiative.

Washington LYS Jun Bay City lMich WPA Donald Nelson Jake Sparling Percy Foreselson Sparling Roosevelt Way Machylnery Nesan Foreuulsangem Pinnia

New York GOP readies Dewey nomination at state convention

The Republican Party of New York moves to nominate Thom Dewey for governor amid a convention mood favoring his selection. Delegates hear a call for the party to contribute to the war effort and unity, while behind the scenes Willkie opposition surfaces. Amid tension, Dewey backers push for a delegate majority, with Democrats backing Bennett and the ALP fielding its own protest candidate.

Baratuga Sprinud New York Thomas BE. Dewey Republican Party Doe R. Hanley Dewey Wendell Swillkie Balland B. Marvin Onondags Pny Cheirmen Willkie Wise John J. Dennett Heart Allange New York City American Labor Party ALP Herbert H. Lehman Bennett ALF Regeevelt United States James M. Mead Tsentett Wie James A. Farley

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