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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1944

Page

10

Japs Urge Workers to Build More Planes for Defense

Japanese leaders appealed to industry and workers to increase aircraft and munitions output as Allied air power pounded strategic routes to Japan. US bombers continued steady strikes along northern and southern island approaches while Kurile and Ching provinces faced fresh attacks.

Oo Creterperated Japan Tokyo Yadio Nippon Imperial Command Southwest Pacific General MacArthur

Khaki Facts: Military Notables From Local Addresses

Military personnel listed include Maj Osmund A Leahy of 510 Pershing Ave and Pvt Rudy Gomez son of Josefa Gomez at 220 Elvira St. Others: Pvt Emmanuel Falcon of Oceanside training, Pvt Manuel Rodriguez at 212 North… street, Pfc Daniel Ramirez in England, and Sgt Louis Peterson promoted in the European Theater. Additional names include Lt William Fawcett bombing Yap, and Cpl Alberto Carreon among many tied to Army Air Service, Navy, and Marine units with England, Italy, and Pacific postings.

Osmund A. Leahy Pershing Avenue Normandy Nedday Forrest Carleton Reber Trenton Avenue Naval Radio Training School University of Ghihes Rudy Gomez Josefa D. Gomez El+vira street Aemy Guadalcanal Loutis D. Peterson N. GL. Peterson Alumetos Street Air, Services Command William T. Fawcett Hammond Avenue Yap Iskind Emmanuel M. Falcon M. B. Fatcon Weat Travis Street Camp Puncheton Oceanside Calif Manuel A. Ridelguez J. J. Rodriguez Norkhivest Air Service Command England Pic Ray McDaniel Jn Rey McDaniel Monigniece Camp Kohler Gallf Joseph B. Ledbetter Ienced Fosterfield Atr Alberto S. Carreon Guadahipe Street G. T. Littleton L. M Tibeton Willian L. Paul William ©. Zeeller Edna S. Roelter San Ma Street WAC Tadith Isther Marie Re Fischer Ansira Nf Joe T. Conte Vic Tor G. Moher North Smith Aticot Nad Arelyad Sanity Pacifle Nelson A. Cavazos Fred Cavazos Pratt Avenue Italy

Marin Sandoval Bond Posted After Endorsement Charge

Marin Sandoval, 21, was released on $600 bond after appearing before 13.8. Commissioner A.V. Knight on a charge of misusing a government check endorsement. Her case will be heard at the October term of court.

Watyed Marin Sandoval A.V. Knight Octaer

Uhr Opposes County Tax Rate Increase

County Commissioner Robert F. Uhr urged against raising the county tax rate or budget during wartime. He suggested delaying increases until after the war and proposed economy measures including reducing salaries for justices and constables, and hesitating on new maps. He criticized planned budget hikes and urged county employees to consider army service.

Robert F. Uhr Uhen Uhr Fla AML

Versatile Sheriffs Fix Wire Prowler

Deputies Bill Christopt and Maldonado found a prowler at 39 Pyron Avenue after neighbors saw lights flash in an empty house. The culprit turned out to be a wiring short. Deputies prepared temporary electrical reports before returning to headquarters.

Bill Christopt Bu] Maldonado Pyron Avenue

Industrial Safety Night Classes Set by Texas A and M

Industrial safety night classes announced by Texas A and M to begin at 7 p m on Friday September 1 and Tuesday September 5 at the Plaza Hotel L A Pienot a special agent with the college oversees. The course runs 60 hours over 10 weeks with two nights per week at the Ping Hotel.

Texas A. and Plaza Hotel L. A

Navy Pilot Sets One Day Record Against Japs

At Pearl Harbor on June 18 Comdr. David McCampbell of West Palm Beach Florida downed seven Japanese planes in a single day as his unit claimed 65 kills and helped an overall 43 of 80 attackers. Cmdr. Charles Brewer and Lt. George Cary each scored five, while Ensigns Fowler and Plant each shot down four.

Pacific Pearl Harbor David McCampbell West Palm Beach Tia Navy McCampbell Charles W. Brewer Tulsa Ohio George A. Cary Bogalusa Royal Canadan Air Force R. E. Fowler Houston Foxer Caludes Plant

Harlandale School Conference Set

Harlandale School District announces a one day conference for the Board of Education PTA presidents and faculty. Superintendent Dillard McCollum says the event will be at the Gerald Avenue auditorium with speakers including Dr. Monroe Everett Trinity University president and Mary Mathis director of the Junior Red Grass.

Uoard of Education P.T. A Harlandale Dillard McCollum Gerald Avenue Monroe Everett Trinity University B. B. Sapp Austin Mary Mathis Gladys Hitchcock Bexar County Brary Gilad ‘Kurgl Carrie Lacey Morrill Ward School Howard Davis

Hondo Air Field Offers 150 Jobs

Hondo Air Field lists 150 openings across civil service lines for roles including mess attendants kitchen helpers buy boys dishwashers laborers cashiers counter girls and janitors. Applications are accepted through Friday at 9 30 a m and again at 8 30 a m Saturday with gate transportation to the personnel office provided.

Areny Gu Yleid Clynlang

Clean Flues Now Urges San Antonians to Act

Fire official A F Dresch urged residents to clean chimney flues during the present season to prevent winter fires. He said cleaning now would save the fire department many runs and protect homes. He offered to arrange service by calling Fannin 2841.

Pire A. F. Dresch Marshal Bresch Fire Department Fannin

Boy Falls From Window In Critical Condition

A 12 year old boy identified as Darrel Bassett from 426 San Pedro Avenue fell 30 feet from a second story window to the sidewalk at 10:55 am. He sustained a fractured skull and a broken left arm in three places and was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital.

Ali Tie Robert B. Green

Three Injured In San Antonio Auto Crashes

Three people were injured in separate auto accidents in San Antonio on Tuesday. Albert Osterloh, 40, of 13 Delaware Street, suffered leg injuries after being struck while crossing East Commerce Street. A second driver, O H Houston, 45, of 2006 Nebraska Street, aided Arturo Vela, 12, of 726 3 South Alamo Street, who received a head laceration at Pereida Street and South Presa while crossing. a hit and run driver is listed. Mrs Etha P. Wingate, 06, of 1210 Montana Street, was treated for a head injury at Robert Green Hospital in July after a collision at North Polack and Man- Inna Streets involving Wingate and her husband Franklin Wingate, 48, of i Montana Street.

BRN Renault Albert Osterloh Delaware Street Hint Walt East Commerce Street O. H. Houston Nebraska Street Arturo Vela South Alamo Street Pereida Street South Presa Frank A. Guido Martin Street Etha P. Wingate Montana Street Robert , Green Hospital Alte Franklin Wingate Montana

Bond Reduced in Murder Charge

William Dennis Langley, 54, faced murder charges and had bond reduced from 10,000 to 5,040 at a hearing before U S Commissioner A V Knight. He remains held for the October term of federal court amid the messy case involving Guadalupe Garcin, 38, with Garcin’s death noted and linked to a fall term at St Mary’s University.

Wiliam Dennis Langley Tyestiny U. S A. V. Knight Parasey Ie Hubcoe Pwvenselengen Guadalupe Garcin St Mary's Min Fort Sam Houston CNM Garcin Tami Edward C. Collignon Lee J. Briers Frank Becker Tle Joseph Blemer Woodlawn Studets Brother Simmer Brother Briers Frank Zimbeld Joseph Rudolph Brother Baler Bro Louisy P

Philadelphia police officer delivers another baby

Patrolman Samel West Gilder, of the city police, delivered his 11th baby, a second child to Mrs Louise Bennet, 18star Negro. Gilder joked that the only trouble was with the father, as the baby marked his 11th birth since joining the force and 10 hours on duty.

Philadelphia Samel West Gilder Policy Department Louise Bennet

Surprising Menu on Field Armor Bags Nazi Planes

ORLEANS France Aug 20 This a fore day on the battlefront when rumored units bag Army planes but when the Americans were cleaning to ayolared Orlean our tank destroyers came Up so quickly on an airfield a few miles north of the town they caught in bangh of German planes sitting on the ground. Some of the runk destroyers crushed them. Ground troops fired into the panes burning them.,Pfr Thurman McGee from El Dorado Ark said most of the German fliers were surprised. They took off and ran to the woods but we caught them. About 40 surrendered to one of our 44 mm ackeack gun crews. They dumped their arms and fled. They came from Paris on a three day furlough. A U S fighter base in Britain Aug 29 Col Carol W MecColpin New York City Thunderbolts tangled with 300s four miles east of Paris Bundsy destroyed three without firing bombs. The group engaged by 20 German fighters, 11 German planes were destroyed and four Thunderbolts. McColpin described the dogfight at treetop level and said he maneuvered to shoot down the four pursuing fighters before returning with his ammunition intact.

Orleans France Ane Bangh Pfr Thurman McGee el Dorado Britain Carol W. MecColpin New York City Paria Bundsy U. 8 McColpin Sox Thunderbolts McCalpin Esele Aquadron Olin

Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches

This Old Treatment Often Brings a Happy Relief. The article warns readers that persistent back pains may have hidden causes. It suggests certain remedies and cautions about misuse of medicines and home remedies, emphasizing care and consultation with medical professionals.

Catholics Urge Radio Work At Castroville Meeting

Erwin Juraschek urged Catholic radio work at the Castroville state league gathering. Isabelle Weynard spoke on youth seeking a peaceful world, while Bishop Lawrence Tita Simon reviewed Castroville’s founding by Henri Castro in 1844. The three day meeting planned closing sessions Wednesday.

Catholic Radio Enterprise Erwin Juraschek St. John’s Sebouery Catholic State League Castroville Juraschek NEW World Isabelle Weynard San Antonio The League Almie Lawwence Tita-Simon Amarilla Henri Castro Alsiace- Lorraine Thhe City

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