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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1942

Page

5

Reds Charge Nazis With Atrocities

Moscow reports German troops accused of massacring thousands in 15 cities and numerous other acts of pillage and violence. Molotov delivered a detailed charge to foreign envoys, describing executions, forced labor, arson, and mass killings including in Kiev and a mass execution at a Jewish cemetery.

Moscow Ruesta Molotov Inv Kiev Mototov Velikielukt Ha~ Tint

Sergeant Morgan Given Transfer

Sergeant Morgan, charter member of the 1th Air base group at Kellyfield, has been transferred to the 4land School Squadron. Veteran of 18 years in service, he spent three years in field artillery before joining the air corps at Kellyfield. He served 16 years at Kelly Field with units that became part of the Use air base unit. Remember Bearl Lu0rinr.

John CG. Mogan 1Th Air Base Group Kellyeld 4Land Field Artillery Air Corps Kellyfield Kelly Field Bearl

Auto Supply Sales Rise at Western Auto Supply

The Western Auto Supply company of Kansas City reports total gross sales of 043 000 in 11s1, a gain of 17,109,108 over the previous year. The chain runs 251 stores and employs 1807 associates across 31 states.

Kansas City Jay Western Auto Supply Company Ite Grosa Sale

G Men Seek Bank Bandits and Wives in Salem Bank Robbery

Police search for two men and their wives in connection with a robbery at the National Bank of Salem Farmers Olio. Suspects Job Christopher Abele and Roy Douglas Brown, both about 40, 1 foot 8 inches tall, are linked to dogs and show interests. Brown and Adele share dog ownership and veterinary visits. Adele is described as a radio technician and golfer at times.

National Bank of Salem Farmers Olio Job Christopher Abele Roy Douglas Brown Adele Lsted Peal Haster

State Pension Totals Rise Amid War Costs

Texas social security expenditures rise as January old age pension checks total 183,510 highest in history. Average payment 19.23 dollars, with total payments 9,152,002. Forty dependent children rolls doubled to 2728 families adding 163 children. Needy blind program adds recipients. total payments 50,046 averaging 23.17 dollars.

Albily Texas Tlememnce Wroel Warlor

Admiral and General Privates at Duncan Depot

Fragmentary national military notes mention Admiral Davey Howard and General Harrison among personnel at the Duncan Meld command. The text also references a San Antonio Air Depot assignment and a Black organization on duty, with a brief allusion to a Book for T. Washington.

Davey Howard Duncan Meld Herrison San Antonio Air Depot T. Washington

Nazi Desertions Rise A War Ticker Cites German Officer

New York dispatch quotes a captured German officer via British radio noting rising desertions and weakened morale after Hitler dismissed Field Marshal Brauchitsch. He says Leningrad siege pressure grows, and German troops in the Leningrad sector face increasing hardship.

New York UINS N. B We Russlang Marshal Walliser von Bruuschitsch Hitler Yor Leninerad

Texas Guernsey Association Holds Annual Convention in San Antonio

The Texas Guernsey Breeders Association closed its annual convention in San Antonio with main speaker D. Stewart of Columbia MO, representing the American Guernsey Club. Other speakers included Budnty, O C Copeland, A D Darvel, and G G Gibson of Texas, as members inspected the Guernsey Keyd on Dr J C Cade’s farm and adjourned after the session.

Inny Becaue Guernsey Leland of Texas Guernsee Breezers San Antonio Wesnesday Br, D. Steward Columbia Ameren Guernsey Clup Te, Budnty O.C. Copeland A.D. Darvel G. G. Gibson Texaso M, College J. C. Cade State Association Memembier Peart i

Forgery Complaint Filed Over Check at City Justice Office

A complaint charging forgery and aid passing of a 48.18 dollar check was filed Wednesday against Pat T. Ryly. The case was led by City Police Chief N A Sehin at Bat Gorri Ban’s office, with address details noted in the filing.

Cod Ma Justice of the Peace Bat Gorri- Ban Pat’ T. Ryly City Po- Menmon N. A. Sehin

Ten from S A Join Army in World War II drive

District recruiting office announces enlistments for the air corps at Sheppard Field Texas and other units. Names listed include Rupert Garcia and several others from San Antonio area addresses, enlisting for Sheppard Field and Hamilton Field California with assignments to signal, quartermaster and unassigned postings.

Anustmens Frank Curtis Rawls West Craig Place Sanford Maean Gordon Allen Henry Mason South Alpe Street Sigial Corps Hamilton Field Calif Brmnett

First Lady Halts at Picket Line in New York

Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt refused to cross a union picket line to attend a theater performance. She, with friends, declined entry to the Mansfield theater as members of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians picketed the show. Theater returned the admission price to her escort.

New York Franklin D- Roosevelt Mensfield American Federation of Musicians

6 Officers Win Bowie Promotion

CAMP HOWIE Jan 7 Two captains of the Delaware division advanced to temporary grade of Major in war department orders received here also announcing promotions of four Mentennals. Frontated to the erade of major styera Capt. James W. Nichola of Austin sid Capt. James A. Kirk Jand of Port Arthur. The other officers of the It Quartermaster regiments received promotions. They were First Lieut Joan CG. Glupton of Ayis TMa to captain att Second Lieuts Emmeth A. Bblerx and Botho R. Schenck, both of Austin, first lieutenant. Serone Lieut. George Hy Webster of Plotiglew 131st Wield artil lery, was promoted to first Hraten nit.

Howie War Department Styera James W. Nichola Austin James A. Kirk Port Arthur Joan CG. Glupton Ayis Emmeth A. Bblerx Botho R. Schenck George Hy Webster Plotiglew

Ex King Carol and Lupescu May Visit the United States

Former Romanian monarch Carol and his consort Lupescu reportedly planned a U S visit mid January as leaders of the Free Romania Committee. Officials in Mexico City and London cast doubt on entry and recognition amid political pressures and royal succession debates.

Carol Lupescu S.A Huyang Antonte Rumantd Elpan Tateesc Monterrey Mexico Nisl Ning United States San Antonio St. Anthony Europe Spain Portugal Cubs Mexico City New York Carol of London Ann Michael Garol Department of Commerce Ays

Morale Chief Transferred to Fort Benning

John Porter, morale chief, leaves San Antonio Wednesday for Fort Benning after turning over his duties to First Lieutenant HW P Shelton. Major Porley remains officer in charge of recreation since the army expansion began. Fort Benning assignment includes battalion commanders and the Infantry School program. Lieutenant Foster, ex KTSA, joins as a War Department organizer.

John On Porter San Antonio Port Benning Sam Holston P. Shelton Porley Siice Army Fort Benning Foster KTSA Arkansas

New Airport Paying Slated This Week In City Plans

City airport manager Joli Huth announced this week that the municipal airport project will proceed with concrete work and paving weather permitting. Preparations for runways and taxiways are complete, while the WPA reports 2206 approved contracts for hangar and administration building construction. Col W B Tuttle, aviation committee chairman, plans a Washington visit this week to push approval of the contracts.

Yay 10 Joli Huth Ecity Dielay Huth WPA Col W. B. Tuttle Othe Erty Aviation Copabitee Washington, D

Air Schools To Graduate Largest Cadet Group Yet

Officials announced a January 1 to 16 turnover at the 25 advanced aviation bases across Texas and neighboring states. The move shifts aviation cadets, officers, and enlisted pilots from primary to advanced schools including Kelly, Brooks, Ellington, and Victoria fields. Many cadets will become flight instructors or transfer directly to combat units at home and abroad as the air training system expands.

Keeply WN Cult Coast Air Corps Gulf Canal Kelly, Brooks Ellington Victotia Fields Tasinte Randolph J Weld Goodfellow Field Brady Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri

Repeating Methods in China Looting Luzon by Japs

Lloyd Lehrbas, reporting from Washington, notes that Japanese forces in the Philippines mimic their Chinese looting tactics. They issue counterfeit currency and military scrip to subdue populations, flood markets, and destroy Chinese financial stability while shifting value through fake bills and forced conversions.

China Luzon Lloyd Lehrbas Wasitington Philippines II Ching General MacArthur Joommunique No Mrachu Tientsin Peiplog Nanking Japan

German Alien Held For Travel Without Permit In Uvalde

A German alien was arrested in Uvalde for traveling without a government permit. Federal officers were to question the detainee, and local peace officers were asked to detain itinerant aliens. The notice warns residents not to travel outside their communities without authorization.

Uvalde Opeumit P. BT Tor Uvalde

Home Mixed Cough Relief Promises Quick Results

An aged advertisement touts a home made cough remedy claiming rapid relief from colds with no cooking required. It describes mixing evaporated sugar and gentor with water to yield a potent liquid touted to soothe irritated throats, reduce coughing, and offer value for money. The copy asserts safety for children and guarantees refunds if not satisfactory.

Navy Calls Willkie Son to Naval Academy

The son of Wendell Willkie, 22, reported to the Third Naval district for transportation to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He is among 44 apprentice seamen of the Lee payroll who will enter the reserve infidotiipiyan yelass.

New York Jan. T Pah Willkie Werwtell Willkie Third Naval District Naval Academy Annapolis Young Willkie Lee Payal Ke Infidotiipiyan Yelass

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