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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1944

Page

4

Pan-American Diplomats May Seek Ramirez Visit

Pan-American diplomats in Buenos Aires consider asking the current Argentine government to permit a protocol visit to President Pedro Ramirez, who has temporarily ceded powers to Gen. Edelmiro Farrell. American governments reportedly view the move cautiously, fearing it could signal no confidence in official statements amid the Farrell regime. Acting Foreign Minister Diego Mason insisted Argentine foreign policy would remain unchanged, stressing commitments to continental security and defense.

Pedro Ramirez Ramirez Ramiree Edelmirs Farrell Argentina Farrell Buenos Aires Diego Mason FERON Mason

Peron Seen as Power Behind Argentine Throne

The article notes Juan Peron as the de facto power behind Argentina’s leadership, labeled pro Axis and anti U S, with recent press mentions calling him General and chief of staff. It also reports Uruguayan fears of looming war between nations and a spreading Paraguayan general strike.

Juan Peron U. S Peron Uruguay Uruguayan Chamber of Deputies Jose Pedro Cardozo Aise Argentina Brazil

Use of Baby's Battle Issue In Noxon Trial

Pittsfield Massachusetts February twenty third. Dr George P Hunt testified in the murder trial of John F Noxon Jr stating the defendants infant could not reliably make a noise with a rattle due to muscular underdevelopment. The defense objected as former Governor Joseph B Fly pressed for full opportunity to question. Dr Richard M Smith of Harvard Medical School later described the infant's head and body features noting small rounded head and slanted legs.

Pittsfield Mass George P. Hunt John F. Noxon, Jr Joseph B. Fly Noxon Hunt Richard M. Smith Harvard Medical School Boston Children's Hospital

Blind Man Reunites With Seeing Eye Dog Mogul

Jeff Lee, a 20 year old blind pianist, is reunited with Mogul, his Seeing Eye dog, after two days apart. Mogul wandered to Alamo Heights, found by Mrs. Elliott Davis who fed him roast beef and corn. Police notified Lee, and Mogul was returned home Tuesday, with Lee expressing relief and gratitude.

Jeff Lee Sépaimman Mogul Ageln Lee Sheriff's Office West Ashby Place Alamo Heights Elliott Davis Cambridge Oval

Air Medal Awarded to Lieut. J. E. Newman

Lieut. Je Everett E. Newman, son of Mr and Mrs Newman of 708 King Avenue, received the Air Medal for Meritorious achievement as a dive bomber pilot with Bombing Squadron 21 in the Solomon Islands from April 26 to July 26, 1943. He participated in hazardous attacks on shore emplacements and troop concentrations and aided in destroying enemy shipping despite intense anti aircraft fire.

Je Everett E. Newman At Newman King Avenue Avy Solomion Islands Newman

Consul-Elect Calderon Soon to Arrive in Los Angeles

Consul elect Carlos A. Calderon will return to the United States within weeks to take up duties as Mexican consul general for San Antonio after handing his post in Montreal to a successor. He replaces Enrique Gonzalez, consul general since August 1943, who will move to Mexico City for health reasons. Gonzalez will continue in another capacity in Mexico City with the state department, after a 30-year career. Calderon previously served as focal consul at Brownsville before moving to Canada.

Carlos A. Calderon San Antonio Montreal Enrique 4. Gonzalez Mexico City State Department Canada Calderon Brownsville

Freight Agent Transferred to San Antonio

J. G. Juvenal, longtime freight agent for the Missouri Pacific railroad at Crystal City, after 18 years, has been transferred to San Antonio to continue his duties. He was a notable figure in the Garden district and chaired Crystal City chamber of commerce industrial committee for several years.

J. G. Juvenal Missouri Pacific Railroad Crystal City San Antonio Juvenal Garden

Brazilian Iron To Supply Allies

The International General Electric company says the largest known mass of hard iron ore at Cave Peak in Brazil will be mined for war uses by the United States and Britain. This ore body represents a major resource for Allied needs in the ongoing conflict.

New York International General Electric Company Cave Peak Brazil United States Britain

Worker Vows To Stay In Alaska Return Home

After 13 months in Alaska as a carpenter in subzero weather Hans J. Wernli of 218 Hermitage Court returned to San Antonio on Tuesday, vowing never to leave again. He recalled crossing the Texas border and noted 14 inches of snow on departure. He was among 33 South Texas men who went to Alaska, with 17 dropping out before Seattle and four finishing the contract. Wernli said they wore cowboy spurs and ten gallon hats at first and adjusted to the cold.

Alaska Hans J. Wernli Hermitage Court San Antonio Jett Texas Porder Wernt Seattle

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