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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1941

Page

7

Four Negro Soldiers Held After Robbery and Auto Theft

Four african american soldiers were arrested after robbing a gas station attendant and stealing a car. They were later linked to a separate $80 theft from another attendant and used a toy pistol in the robbery before fleeing. Police recovered the car numbers and took the suspects into custody at a gasoline station on Fina and Commerce streets.

Atwnoes BSTUL Btacion Fina and Commerce Streets Iyain Gomez Delkera A. E. Toscano Erat Commerga Street Haat Herod Gomes Elden Auto Gorez Jeese Martines Crosby Street FaSalle Sheec Melman Sycamore Fort Bem Hallston Trek Yniforme Lown Jn & Cab East Commerce Ford

Mirror Breaks Triggering Bad Luck Claims

A damaged mirror incident is linked to a sequence of misfortune involving a 4 year old, a broken glass fragment, and injuries mentioned at Tobey B and Rebert B. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to a teen hospital and multiple names appears.

Jerry Thomas Noth Mares Beth Given Tobey Rebert

Injury to Skull Feared From Rock Incident

Two suspects were wrested after a rock strike in the 203 block of South Cancho near the altar. Jesus was in Rabel Green hospital with skull fracture, Monday. Additional details on the altercation and the victims were not immediately available.

Cancho Abieck Jesus Rabel Green Hospital

Expert Denies Wreck Claim in Monterrey Case

Monterrey police criminologist announced autopsy evidence favors a blunt instrument in the death of an elderly bride after a wreck. Dr. Arthur Torrance’s wife Ads Loveland of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died from head injuries as they avoided an animal on a highway. No skid marks or signs of vehicle rollover were found.

Monterrey Maxton Lew Arthur Torranse Monterrey Municipal Ssr Torrance Hla Wito Ads Loveland Hammazoo Mich Aho Gilberta Zanecula Dave Zandenda

Fortifying Pacific Isles Moves Tightly Behind Japan Tactics

U S planners bolster Pacific positions in collaboration with Britain and Free French, preparing bases from Palmyra to New Caledonia. Signals of wartime activity hint at air and sea facilities for patrols as the United States strengthens routes between the U S and Australia, with strategic aims to guard lines to New Zealand and potentially Japan.

Washington, Bee Lorlel United States Uinwall Austrusia Dor South Pacific Britain Hawaii Palryra Wich Honolulu Australia New Caledonia Pacific Navy New Zealand Japan South America Tokle

Plea Refused for Six Klansmen by Governor

Governor Eugene Wolundze refused clemency or parole for six convicted floggers linked to the Who Wu Kihx Kon trials. The group named Dan Edison Walter Forster W T Walton Raymond Bryant George Camenn and Hery Cawion faced stern opposition from Atlanta officials amid a recent clemency hearing.

Atlanta Eugene Wolundze Allanta Pynistery Pertoe Dan Edison Walter Forster W. T. Walton Raymond Bryant George Camenn Hery Cawion

Salvation Army Group to Meet at Broadway Home

Salvation Army group will meet at 4019 Broadway in the home aul hospital on a Tuesday with plans for Christmas gifts for children, an art fair, baking event, and a ball. Minutes note a weekly dissenting feature and a plan to distribute items next Sunday night per a local weekly report.

Salvation Army Broadway Min. C. J. Matthews Bard of Directora Mantha Pon Almoanack Tnt Mintind Maine

Jalopy Race Driver Hut Riverside Crash Injures Several

A Sunday jalopy race on the old Lee Rain Highway ends with injuries to Dee Flowers 18 of Drexel Avenue after his car flips. Other incidents include Jaci Mousalye 51 of Reyay Street with facial injuries, Amy Payne 27 of Maine Street with arm injuries, and W T Waud Jr. 8 of Hutt Avenue suffering a back injury in separate crashes at Florida and Presa streets. Medical care was provided at local facilities.

Dee Flowers Drexel Avenue Lee Rain Highway Flowers Medical and Surgical Hospital South Leredo Street Jaci Mousalye Reyay Street Ing Amys Marth Payne South Maine Klinek SOO Flock

Voiture 542 Meeting Discussed With Legion Officials

A meeting involving Voiture 542 and American Legion leaders was planned. Frank Campbell will receive a post Chef de Gare pin as part of the agenda, with presiding official Dr. L. Doceulolts and other local figures noted.

Lee Chi American Legion Deveney Frank Campbell Yi Gore Pin Doceulolts

Army Medics Keep Blanding Soldiers Well

Army medics at Camp Blanding have built a 2000-bed hospital from ground up, growing into the third largest in the South. Since opening, 21,090 patients have been admitted with only a few deaths from diseases, while staff of 139 reserve officers, 179 nurses, 417 enlisted men, and 334 civilians provide care and preventive services.

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Texas Prospector Is Found Shot

A Georgetown event reports the burial of GC. M. Ewing after he was found dead near the Botas mine five miles from Georgetown. Inquest by W. M. Davis concluded a gunshot caused death from a pulley striking his chest. The story notes a long mining search with 71 legends about treasure and mentions warnings sent to local prospectors.

Georgetown Caleran GC. M. Ewing Selena Bota Miles Bom Uasi Jesse James Ewing W. MH. Davis Floyd Piso Culewigi Belind Iy Olin Redat Davis Sherif Normapy Hall Bheril Davia Kunndon Wesday Georgetown Hans Defense Guard Carl Close Fe One Wouldron

Anschluss of Finn Territory Discussed in Helsinki

Helsinki dispatch reports Finnish parliament considering a measure for Anschluss of territories recaptured after the 1840s conflict. The proposal, linked to Russia’s historical wartime gains, names geographic areas and cites a named Canadian correspondent observation.

Helsinki Berns

Firemen Gather Paint and Toys for 2200 Children

San Antonio firemen collect paint and repair supplies to spruce up playthings for 2200 underprivileged children on Christmas Day. The Light-spoycred department says discarded toys are being delivered and repaired clothing is in short supply. donations of bright colors are welcomed.

San Antonio Oluel A. Harb

Automobile parts theft reported at residence on Warrick Avenue

Reported theft from Johnnie Pap at 937 Warrick Avenue includes five Fender guitars with no mirrors a car radio spotlight and a table made radio. A blue suit valued at 614 was reported by Pt Miller of the Salvation Army home at 311 East Saumevees Street.

Stalin Johnnie Warrick Avenue Wishl Pt. Miller Salvation Army Saumevees Street

New Groups to Help Yule Seal Drive

The Bexar County Tuberculosis Association aims to raise 15000 by Christmas with Rev Arthur Boand as general chairman. County teachers and Army posts will begin Thursday as booths open, letters are mailed, and sealed donations collected at hotels, stores, and post offices. Professor J Sutton chairs the Negro Christmas Seal Committee.

Keele Bexar County Lie Association Lethna American Ma. Salis O. da Matlines J. Sutton G. J. Drolet New York San Antonio Narion Boand Bexar

S A Man Critically Injured by Knife

A 31 year old Anicopa Gonzales of Mendey was critically hurt in an assault on South Concho Street. He was stabbed in the stomach and abdomen by an assailant armed with a knife, and rushed to Robert B. Green Hospital in serious condition.

RO. A Robert George Black Windsor Onatario Canada Pansy EB. Black S.A South Anicopa Gonzales South Concho Mendey Robert B. Green Gonzales

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