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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1943
Page
4
Dispatches report a Soviet advance 85 miles west of Kharkov and 170 miles east of Kiev, with Red Star noting the Red Army crossing the Dnieper and forcing German regrouping. The push targets Zen, Zenkoy, Poltava, and other key junctions as German defenses tighten.
The San Antonio Transit Company releases an operating statement for June 1, 1943 to May 30, 1943 with gross revenue about 1.08 million and total operating expenses near 1.21 million. Net surplus is shown at 1.356 million after estimated federal income taxes, with depreciation and war transition costs noted.
Citizens hear War time bus tax debate as council weighs depreciation and reserve funds. Rupe defends fares against tax hikes, noting wartime profits and a $176,000 reserve, while Green questions transparency and depreciation figures from Fischer Thrift and George.
Don Hollman founder speaks at KOTS A about juvenile delinquency in San Antonio. He cites 85 per cent of delinquent youths stemming from broken homes and parental inability to work, blaming parents as the main influence on a child's character while noting schools and churches play a supporting role.
Houston officials announce the Stock Show and Livestock Exposition will run February 4 through 13. James Bartwelle, representative of the Stock Show Association, confirmed the upcoming event and dates.
Chicago scientists search for the disease source as mosquitoes are studied for their role in polio spread. The city reported 22 new cases yesterday, an all time high, bringing since July 1 total to 225 cases and prompting renewed public health measures.
Ray W. Hipp of Berkling and Company Bloomington will demonstrate the new gold welding process at 2 p m Thursday in Tech High School. Sponsored by the Ordwine Autometre Maintendncn Advisory committee with C G Snyder as chair, the Office of Defense Transportation is arranging the demonstration.
A Pearl Harbor casualty list reflects Navy losses, including Bernard Mills of Corpus Christi among the men recently killed. The report notes water tender units and cites thousands of total Allied naval deaths. The piece also mentions a cold welding process applicable to engine blocks.
Citizens in Harlandale urged a court of inquiry into alleged unlawfulness and crime in the area. Councilman Gar Anderson, backed by residents, proposed a Justice of the Peace led review to report to the district attorney and criminal district judge, with recommendations to the Commissioners Court.
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