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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1944

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Washington Roundup Death of McNary Seen as Loss of Co operative Link

The death of Oregon Senator Charles McNary in Fort Lauderdale after brain-tumor surgery is seen as severing a key link between the presidency and the Senate. The piece notes Republican and Democratic reactions, McNary’s role in shaping bipartisan proposals, and concerns over future cooperation between Congress and the Roosevelt administration. It also covers broader wartime policy debates, draft statistics, sugar allotments, and juvenile delinquency investigations.

McNary Waagninyuton Senate Charles McNary Oregon Congress White House Barkley Kentucky Egeitul Roosevelt Oregonian Fort Lauderdale Fla

Snow Rescue Continues Amid Heavy California Snowfalls

In Los Angeles California rescuers, police and soldiers persisted in digging out winter sports enthusiasts after a fierce storm. About 70 people trapped in Kencombs camp region of Angeles National Forest were later reached and reported safe. A cabin near Baldy in the San Bernardino mountains collapsed under an avalanche, burying Mr and Mrs Paul Hess under twelve feet of snow.

Los Angeles Pri California Tofey Kencomb's Angeles Uatioid Forest Pasadens Baldy San Bernardino Mountains Ano Paul Hess

Sermon Subjects by Rev W E Behlecht at Mt Calvary

The Rev. W. E. Behlecht, pastor of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church on West Poplar Street, will preach Sunday morning on Christy Purpose in Buffering and at evening on Calaphas an Unknowing Prophet. A mid week Lenten service Wednesday at 8 pm will feature Christy Seven Words From the Cross.

W. EB. Behlecht Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church West Poplar Street Christy Calaphas

Eighth Sermon on The Church Slated

Wilmeth, minister of the Church of Christ at Mistletoe and Howard streets, will return from Abilene to preach at Sunday services. Morning sermon titled The Church and its Mission. Evening sermon will address Why Men Suffer, after a rest advised by his physician.

Wilmeth Church of Christ

Reds Hail Jap Losses in Marshall Islands War

The Soviet press reports growing anxiety in Tokyo as the Marshall Islands campaign unfolds. Tass cites Tokyo Shimbun predicting uncertain outcomes and Asahi noting unresolved difficulties in mass evacuation while Red Star calls Japan’s loss of fortified islands over 20 years significant.

Stustjow Tokyo Tass Tokyo Shimbun Asahi Red Star Russian Army Newsspaper Marishall Islands Japan

Fortress Pilot Radios That’s All From Regensburg Raid

Fortess pilot radioed a final grim line to his formation after engines failed and planes battled German flak over Regensburg. He crashed in flames, hailed as the bravest bomber ace by comrades, while another Fortress enemy fire apparently shot down a second aircraft.

England Regensburg Flying Fortress Prathers Wes

German Marshal Said Imprisoned On Insubordination Charge

London dispatch reports Field Marshal Georg von Kuechler, commander on the northern Russian front, has been imprisoned in Königsberg fortress for insubordination to Hitler. The claim cites a radio France at Algiers broadcast quoting remnants forces.

London France Algiers Remn Georg von Keuchler Russia Koenigsberg Hitler von Keuchter

Man Stabbed in Tavern Fight at Tone Star Club

An altercation in the back room at the Tone Star club 600 West Commerce street left Morgan Warren with a stab wound. Police questioned J G Griczek and others as officers investigated the disturbance.

Tone Star Club Weat Commerce Street Morgan Warren Capitol Hotel Prigay Robert B. Greenhee Joseph Klg Barlinder

Hangover House rights $75,090 sale sparks Hollywood frenzy

Hollywood news notes a $75,090 payment by Twentieth Century Fox for rights to Hamilton’s Hangover House. The deal followed a long chase, with interest on the Lodger theme, and stars like Merle Oberon, Laird Crepar, and Dacre Lyndon attached to potential projects. Rumors mix with industry chatter about pairings and reboots as sources cite legal and box office angles.

Louvella Parsons Hollywood INS Mice Patrick Hanston Fathor Arigel Street Twent Eth Century-Fox Hamilton Mace New York Laird Creepar Merle Oberon Laird Will Rgain Dacre Lyndon Robert Bassler

Texans Honored for Arawe Beachhead Heroism

Allied headquarters recounts a bold Texan led assault on Arawe New Britain December in which rubber boats reached the shore before coming under heavy fire. Some Texans died others pushed to establish a beachhead. San Antonians William G. Fraser Floyd J. Nichols Jr. Archie M. Gitrost and Col. William C. McNair earned Silver Stars and Legion of Merit for gallantry and meritorious conduct.

Southwest Pacific Texas New Britain Ayawe Japa William G. Fraser Cambridge Oval Plovd J. Nichols Jr Arcadia Place Archie M. Gitrost Harding Boulevard William C. McNair Rosemary Avenue Legion of Merit

Argentina Faces Possible Civil War Driven by Power Struggles

Analyses in the American Mercury and Liberty magazine warn that Argentina may descend into a bloody civil conflict as factions realign toward nationalist or democratic paths. An Associated Press dispatch from Montevideo notes pressure to break with the Axis and shift the government toward democracy.

Une American Mercury Liberty Magazine Associated Press Montevideo Spain The Mercury Allen Haden Chicago Daily News Argentina Haden Oar Crow Liberty T Crow Pedro Pablo Ramirez Axis Aad Tamires

Navy to Hear Pearl Harbor Testimony

Washington February 26 Admiral Hart is assigned to take testimony from naval officers about Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 Navy Secretary Knox said the department seeks information on charges of dereliction of duty against Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and General Walter Short who commanded forces at Pearl Harbor Both have avoided the statute of limitations so they may be called before a court martial when war conditions permit

Washington Thames C. Hart Pearl Harbor Navy Knox Husband EB. Kimmel Waller Short Kimmel Ered

San Marcos Field Ends First Year

San Marcos Calif Feb 26 There was a fatal accident rate for every 1 076 807 8 miles flown by pilots in training at the San Marcos army air field during the past year Cal J M Hutchison commander bald Loday Planes from the field flew 12 821 650 air miles in thousands of training flights for navigation cadets Today marked the end of the field's first year of training.

San Marcos San Marcos Army Air Field Cal J. M. Hutchison Bald Loday Cild

Subchaser Named After Girl's Hat in Oregon

A UPI report from Portland notes a ship named in honor of a reporter Miss Dean Muir's hat. The vessel, a two-subchaser design built at Altina shipyards, is named Hellhat in tribute to the perky mink hat she habitually wears.

Portland Ore UPI Altina Dean Muir Oregon Journal Hellhat

Bombs Deluge Regensburg Factory in Allied Assault

American Eighth and Fifth Air Forces support a large bombing mission over Regensburg factory targets. More than 1000 Allied fighters escorted bombers from England as Regensburg, already burning, received a heavy Luftwaffe defense with rocket and cannon fire. The plant reportedly produced 300 to 500 Messerschmitt aircraft monthly. This marked a rare simultaneous twin-target strike by U.S. bombers from Britain and Italy.

U. S Jarlish England Regensburg Mir Messerschmitt Ibis Werk U.S Britain Maly

Girl Killed as Sidewalk Caves In

TOLEDO Feb 26. Marlyn Adehl 21 year old University of Toledo co ed was killed and three companions were injured when a downtown sidewalk collapsed sending them 30 feet into a basement.

Toledo Marlyn Adehl University of Toledo

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