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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1941

Page

3

Fishbein Warns of Doctor Shortage Threatening War Effort

GAIDAGO, Dec. 37 UP The wartime demand for doctors is high and supply dwindling, Dr. Morris Fishbein told the Intern Council of America and the Association of Medical Students. He warned that the medical profession is closer to the bottom of the bucket than any other field, with about 180000 licensed doctors in the United States and aging specialists likely unable to serve.

Fishbein Wring Sdvice United States Tighbein

Defense Hikes Mexican Budget Report

Mexico City December 27 81 defense budget rises to about 12 million dollars, with more than a quarter for the army. The national defense ministry receives nearly 29.96 million, education gets 12 million, totaling a roughly 2.106 million increase over last year.

Mexico City Army Yeas House of Deputies Executive Department National Defense Ministry National Defense Mexico

Mexican schools end co education after second grade

Mexico City December 27 1907 amendments proposed by the education ministry would remove co-education from public Mexical schools after the second grade. The amendments allow private schools greater freedom to operate. The measure notes co-education had not yielded good results locally.

Mexico City House of Deputies Priday

Prize Fowls Tattooed in Bexar County Auction

Melvin Walther of 2152 Heys Street owns pedigreed prize roosters with names or numbers tattooed on their wing mesh. The process, by J H Tryon, uses an electric tattoo panel. Once permanently marked, birds may be registered with the Bexar County clerk for official identification.

Tae Jegenaary Snuor Melvin Walther Heys Street Walter J. H. ‘Tryon Houston Laredo Bexar

Mexico Cotton Crop Seen 10 Percent Rise in 1941

Mexico's agriculture ministry reported that the cotton crop this year will rise about 10 percent over 1940. The Torreon cotton exchange price was 19.77 cents, up 42 percent from last year, as figures were released Friday.

Marica City Mexico Agriculture A Torreon

Army to Advance Leaders on Merit

The Army ends peacetime promotion by length of service and adopts wartime merit based advancement for regular, reserve, and National Guard officers. Temporary selection promotions aim to move up 60 percent of officers on fold commanders recommendations, with remaining slots filled by transfers and Air Department actions.

Washington War Department Jrades Air Department Tran

Father Heldin on's Death Leads to Murder Charge

Dalhart police filed formal murder charges yesterday against John Inkhneheloe, 63, in connection with the pistol slaying of his son Clark, 31, on Christmas Day at the family tree site. Justice of the Peace A. M. Rerso postponed preliminary hearing until 10 p.m. Monday at the request of County Attorney Floyd Richards and Deputy Attorney Art Solomon.

Falfer Son

War Hikes Output Of Ethyl Alcohol War Hikes Output

War time production of ethyl alcohol surged due to war needs for explosives. Output reached 37,541,116 gallons by November, with preceding months showing large totals. The treasury report compares this year’s figures to last year’s, noting substantial year over year increases in production and rations.

WAT Treasury

New York Ready For New Year’s Eve Celebrations

New York prepared for New Year’s Eve with Manhattan hotels and nightspots reporting full reservations at about 16 dollars per person. Supper with entertainment ranged from four to nine dollars, while theater prices varied from about 1.10 to 6.40 dollars, averaging around 4.40.

New York Manhattan

Ford Gives $100000 to Red Cross War Relief

The Red Cross announced a total donation of 160000 from the Ford Motor Company and the Ford Foundation for Detroit area relief efforts exclusive of Ford employees. The announcement notes no contributions from other Ford plants. Britain disclosed today it has declared war with Bulgaria and moved to broader war measures.

Red Cross Ford Motor tRany Ford Foundation Ford Detroit

U S Japan Prison Accord Sought

Washington reports the United States informed Japan that all Japanese prisoners captured by American forces would be treated under the 1920 prisoner of war convention. Japan’s ratification is uncertain, but reciprocal humane treatment was urged, with an international Red Cross liaison to coordinate.

Washington United States Fins Gongya Tapai Germany Japan International Red Cross Marc. Peter Pelping Thentein Abatighat Vatiant Marine Wake Island Sioff Guam

Nimitz Day Observed in Fredericksburg

Frederickburg honors Admiral Chester Nimitz with a city designation of Nimitz Day. Mayor Kyouskopt declared the tribute, recalling Nimitz born February 24, 1888, his naval career starting September 4, 1901, and later roles including chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Navigation and submarine force commander.

Fredericksburg Annay Polls Naval Academy Atabic

English explorer Dr Torrance held in Mexico after slaying

Dr Arthur Torrance, an English-born explorer and writer, is in custody in Monterrey after being charged with killing a 67-year-old husband during their Honeymoon in Tex­tas. A federal court ordered his release, directing State Judge Jesus B. Santos to release him for lack of sufficient evidence. Santos has five days to comply, while Judge Fane could appeal to the Bahamian court.

Monterrey Mex Arthur ‘Torrance Ole Belder Atextoo Jesus B. Santos Vortance Sudge Santos Fane Fos Torrance Prisor

U S Promises Continued Mexico Exports Amid War

Informal notes exchanged between Lucian Wickers of the Bank of Mexico and Walter Douglas Mexican agent for the U S federal loan agency state that Mexico will keep normal imports and buy surplus metal from the United States despite the war with Japan. The notes inform the Senate but do not require ratification as they are not formal treaty commitments.

Mexico City United States Mexico Japan UW. 8 Misino Senate Lucian Wickers Bank of Mexico Walter Douglas Federal Loan Agency of

Dallas Defense Guard Air Inspection Set at Holmpton

Formal induction and inspection of Texas Defense Guard Air corps squads 1 3 and 4 will be held at Holmpton airport beginning Sunday at 10 p m. Commander J. Snyder announced yesterday about 60 plates are expected for the inspection.

Dallas Texas Defense Guard Air Corps Holmpton J. Snyder

Texas Writer Crowell Dies

Washington, D C January 27 Funeral services will be held Monday for Chester T. Crowell 53 former Texas newspaperman and prolific writer who contributed to the San Antonio Express The Dallas News and the Texas Almanac He won the 1924 O Henry Award and served as a special assistant to Secretary Morgenthau in 1938 He authored Recovery Unmitted The Monetary Policy of the Roosevelt Administration Crowell is survived by his widow Evelyn Miller Crowell and daughter of the late lieutenant governor Barry Miller

Washington Der Chester T. Crowell Texas Crowell Severn San Antonio Express Alts UN Statesman Dallas News Inter O'Henry the Treasury Morgentha

Brooklyn U S A and Letters to Lucerne in Broadway run

A review notes Brooklyn U S A as a crime syndicate drama based on a nationwide racket with murder and intimidation scenes set in Brooklyn and Chicago. It contrasts with Letters to Lucerne about German French and Polish girls stranded in Switzerland during wartime. The piece praises staging and casting but criticizes careless writing.

Lucerne Switzerland Globe L R Greta Moshein Sonya Stokowski Phyllis Avery Toen Miss Watkins Chicago Cosmé New York Ping Win Enably Manhattan Asa Bordagea John Bright Brooklyn U.S. A U. S Kansas City Los Angeles Union Man Yictin New York Pace Tno Puch Brook Chaly Tom Ward Hag Eddie Murent Martin Wolfson Byron McGrath Jude Stevens Dwight Peere Wiman Suecerne Richard Barthelmess Leopold Brokowski

Alert Brings Change in Wedding Site

Riverside California December 23 an army alert altered wedding plans for Robert Jones and Beryl Braun. Braun, with parents and guests, persuaded authorities to lift a ban on champagne visitors and the ceremony was performed by an army chaplain, though the couple stayed overnight due to the alert.

Riverside Calif Robert Jones Beryl Braun Miss Braun Joyea

Churchill Greets Wheeler in Washington Handshake

Prime Minister Churchill met Senator Wheeler in Washington with a cordial handshake and said it is a real pleasure to meet him. He spoke of trying to discourage criticism of Munich and urged that future hope depends on present support.

Washington Churchil Benator Wheeley Wichoon Churchill Munich Britain

British Envoy To Japan Safe

British envoy to Japan Sir Robert Last Graigie Tertials and all staff reported safe in Tokyo. Source notes Argentina and Britain alerted. negotiations may proceed for exchange of diplomatic staff amid unspecified geographical considerations.

Japan Britain Robart Tohn Tokyo

Sacramento Real Alert Dramatizes City Radar Search

Sacramento and San Francisco police broadcast alerts as unidentified aircraft were detected at a distance near Sacramento. About an hour later the all clear was given after the plates were identified as friendly objects.

Sacramento Nile SitraRiento Away San Francisco Lifen

Maureen O'Hare To Wed Monday

Maureen O'Hare to wed Monday to Will Price film dialogue director of Gone With the Wind The actress known for How Green Was My Valley will marry at St. Diary of My Fines Convent Chalawa 14 miles from here Rev John McNamara pastor of St Alphonsus Catholic church to officiate

McGome Nuss Wee Maureen O'Hare Will Price St. Diary of My Fines Chalawa John Mciamara St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Thanksgiving Set On 3rd Thursday

Washington Lee reports on the change to celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November. President Roosevelt shifted the date twice from the traditional fourth Thursday, freezing it for future years.

Washington

Unit to Aid Small Businesses Aims at War Adjustments

Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones creates a small business unit to assist an estimated 2,760,000 firms in adjusting to wartime conditions and planning for postwar commerce. The unit, led by William Spectorison of New York, seeks to bolster recovery and stability.

MARS New York Chicago Maerine Watkins al Caepone Chalicaga Wassingsun Dee Six Jesse Jones Wiliam Stieperdson

Building permits fall 29 percent in November 1941

The total value of building permits across the United States dropped 29 percent in November compared with a year earlier, Secretary of Labor Perkins announced. Non-residential construction slid 45 percent while residential building declined 6 percent, marking the second straight month of year- over-year declines.

United States Perkins

Want Ads Buy More Business Year Round

Advertisers are urged to use want ads to reach thousands daily and attract customers. The message claims sustained exposure builds reputation and profits, noting widespread adoption by business owners in American cities and promising higher customer flow. The ad ends with a call to use the Want Ad Number.

Minjor America

Multiple San Antonio crashes injure several people

Police reported Saturday that several traffic accidents in San Antonio injured multiple people. Names and ages include B. P. Burger 68 and Beatrice Bennett 34 among others. incidents involved cars on Flores Street, Commerce Street, and nearby areas.

San Antonio Lavernis Suite Polite B. P. Burger Sean Charles Curth Seguin Jack Flater Narth Jt G. L. Ernest Stace Jstvest Mercit Center Cuero South Flores Street Beatrice Bennett McKinley Avenue Ass Commerce Street Public Service Company M. H W. Brown Asherton Rubin Pulcher Nogalitas Bie Redo Bennie Vilanueva Batinas Gabriel Villanueva Aidyess

Saboteur ends unsolved farm sabotage case

Ed Pytel reported a sabotage incident on his farm where water leaked from a wooden storage tank over several weeks. He discovered a small hole likely bored by a saboteur and confronted the assailant with a shotgun. One person died in the event.

Ed Pytel Flysteriouk Pytel Fury Woorpecker

Button Sales Not Sponsored by VFW on City Streets

A garbled local notice states that button sales are not sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. It mentions John W. Nel and VFW Post No. 75, noting buttons have been sold recently by unknown sellers claiming VFW affiliation. The district authorities are not linked to the sales.

Sue Dulons Veterans of Porelan John Ww Quar Temmasini Sn. Wourton Pes No. 75 Unkomimed Batuyday

Conway Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. C. A. Conway of 604 West Avanua avenue and Mrs. Conway, aged 81, mark sixty fifth anniversary. They married December 27, 1907, in Helena and have lived in San Antonio for 58 years.

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Creation Tale Interlinear Translation Revealed

A dramatic interlinear translation of an ancient creation story is highlighted by Dr. Samuel N. Kramer’s work, with praise for his deciphering of clay tablets that begin humanity’s history. The feature notes Kramer’s eyesight and scholarly impact in a widely read weekly magazine.

Samuel N. Kramer Heaven Wither Foyt Ute Teaver George H. Eckharat Werthiy San Antonio Light, Inc 2 Dr. Kraner Dr. Kramer Lin

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