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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1943

Page

2

Satellites urged to cut ties with Germany warnings from Soviet press

The Soviet Information Bulletin warns Romania Hungary and Finland to break with the Axis or risk shared fate with Italy. It accuses these Hitlerite vassals of aiding Germany and predicts harsher treatment by anti-Hitler powers if they delay. It cites Italy’s delay as a reason for the current violence and war in the region.

Ringsby Enternational Sere Wabhington INS Rumania Hungary Jang Germany Arsamp Borict Artice Jhkx Osuin Hitler Italy Romania Finland Dwictin Bulletin Mary Tia Hillerites

Ice Pick Bandit Escapes After Robbery

Police report a two man robbery at a South Side tee house near 2301 South Flores Street around 7 PM Tuesday. One man fled with $80 after threatening a victim with an ice pick. Charles Matvear at 5051 West Commerce Street identified a companion who was turned over to investigator Frank Kimmler.

Pal

Jap Airforce Slipping Over New Britain in Invasion Run

Allied reports say more than 60 Japanese planes shot down at Arawe with 37 felled Sunday night and Monday as Cape Gloucester invasion opened. Allied air forces also struck Japanese ships near Kavieng New Ireland while the Cape Gloucester landings proceeded, signaling ongoing contest across the New Britain area.

Arawe Cape Gloucester Southwest Pacific Rabaul Uber Kaviene New Ireland Truk Kavieng Atawe Acm

New Year Theme At Noon Service At Travis Park

The Palm Heights Methodist Church to hold a noontime New Year sermon with Rev. Russell Brown of Palm Heights preaching on God's Message for the New Year at Travis Park Church. Rev. Dennis A. Macune, head of the Texas Mission Home and Training School, will preside.

Russell Brown Palm Heights Methodist Church Travis Park Church Dennls A. Macune Texas Mission Home and Training School

Union Seeks Rehearing in Labor Battle Over Funds

Local No. 34 of the carpenters union filed for a rehearing with the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Wednesday seeking to block the International Union from accessing its funds and records. A separate motion by the county supports County Clerk Albert Trawalter’s refusal to accept real estate plats not approved by the county commissioners court. The court previously reversed Judge John F. Onion’s ruling on Trawalter’s filing duties relating to Sam Schaefer’s Division Gardens project.

Mouon Fop Friiteene Bwo Canes Fourth Court of Civil Appeals The Carpenters Union International Union Focal Albert Trawalter County Commissioners Cour John F. Onion Tard District Court Red Trawalter Sam Schaefer Division Gardens

Russell declines assistant clerk post in board of equalization

Frank A. Russell informs the county commission that he cannot accept the assistant clerk of the board of equalization. He accepts another timekeeper role in Precinct 4 at a $150 salary, succeeding J. T. Allison who died a month ago.

Anderson Seeks Mileage Based Highway Funding Change

County official Anderson urges highway upkeep funds by mileage rather than pupil count, proposing pooling lenses and equipment. Commissioner Uhr resists, noting uneven road length among precincts and vowing to supervise his own roads even if court action ensues.

Sam Anderson Anderson Jim Bonnell Uhr

Pants Burglar Strikes Culebra Road Home

A thief entered the residence of W. C. Elliott on Culebra Road at 4 20 am Wednesday took $14 from the pants pockets in the bedroom and moved them to the kitchen. Deputies Villareal and Miller investigated and noted this is the burglar's first confirmed theft.

W. GC Elott Culebra Arthur Villareal Miller

Sgt Grover Kindred 53 Dies. Rites Friday in San Antonio

Sgt Grover Kindred, 53, died Wednesday. Services set for 10 a m Friday at Charles Hanevan chapel. Burial in Nations cemetery Fort Sam Houston. native of Richmond Kentucky, resident of San Antonio seven years. 40 years army service including punitive expedition into Mexico World War II and Hawaiian Islands. Reenlisted Second divisions July 1941 at Camp Maxey. Survivors wife Birdie May Kindred of Houston and siblings Mrs H W Vanlea and Mrs Dora Foster.

Grover Kindred Heig Charles Hanevan the Nations Fort Sam Houston Richmond Kinedred San Antonio Army Mexico Hawaiian Islands Camp Maxey Witew Birdie May Kigdred Charles. Houstonan Railo Hindred H. W. Vanlea Dora. Foster

Two Men Killed in Port Arthur Gas Plant Blast Identified

Port Arthur authorities identified Morris L. Smith aged 32 of Port Arthur and R T Dowden aged 31 of Nederland as the two men killed when a gasoline stir at the Texas Refiring company plant caught fire and exploded. Three workers were seriously injured and four others less seriously.

Port Arthur Texas Refiring Company Morris L. Smith R. T. Dowden Nederland

City to Annex Municipal Airport

A plan to annex the Municipal Airport from Olde dam will be considered at Thursday morning’s city council meeting. The move aims to secure lower insurance rates on hangars and buildings at the air field.

Olde Dam

British Link Three Nazi Destroyers

The Stockholm Social-Demokraten claimed Hitler ordered Scharnhorst to sea as German crews faced worsening odds. German communiques report a Biscay fight lasting from Monday to today with destroyers torpedo boats and light British forces in fierce action on both sides.

Stockholm Social-Demokraten Hitler Scharnhorst Biscay Nar High Command U.S Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service

Alamo Heights Pays Sewage Rental Dispute

The city of Alamo Heights sent a check for 2500 dollars as sewage rental for 1844. The payment was directed to City Commissioner Alfred Callaghan and endorsed by Paul G. Villarel, the city marshal and collector.

Alamo Heights Alamo Seign City Tex Alfred Callaghan Paul G. Villarel City

Garbage cases due in court on Wednesday

Three drivers face fines of 15 dollars and court costs for dumping refuse within 300 yards of a public highway. Judge McCollum of County Court-at-Law No 1 will hear the cases Wednesday afternoon. Judge Burnett had upheld fines against Fred Carrillo and a fourth driver linked to the dispute between the city and Harlandale over dumping in a pit behind Mission. The defendants include Alex Manretas Albert Salinas and Alfred Koerher.

Alex Manretas Albert Salinas Alfred Koerher

Rail Talks Aim at Keeping Rail Service During Crisis

President and officials urged rail unions to back an orderly process as government measures affect schedules and personnel. Secretary Stimson promised no changes in operations while lawmakers plan legislation to curb strikes and extend authority, with Roosevelt hoping privately for a quick return to private operation.

House Merce Vison Crosstr Dotis Congress Tatra Winsop Stimson Broading Imen Roosevelt Anny

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