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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1942

Page

3

Draft Bar 28th Year, War Effort and Reclassifications

The 28 year draft classification was clarified under new rules with no age distinction for 28 and under registrants, local boards assigned 1-H cases as proper, and written notices for reclassifications. Dallas Lions pledge funds for defense, Temple school buys bonds, and war effort drives spread across Texas with notes on Army field preparations and conservation efforts.

Severial AIAN Matina J. Watt Page State Selective Service Page Vattle Dellas Lions Lab Temple School Board Wieblta Waco Texas Agricultural Workers Robert E. Lee Peras Cove Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Dallas Fin Army Board State Fair Park Duikiings Army Corps Fort Worth Red Crags Austin W. Lee O'Daniel Morris Sheppard

Hospital bid canceled by university faculty committee

In Galveston on January 10, the military affairs committee of the University of Texas Medical School faculty announced withdrawal from the university offer for the One Hundred Twenty-seventh General Hospital. The War Department reportedly required final acceptance and further action, with administration delays noted.

Galveston University of Texan Sohool Ielne Syn Hostite War Department Sisteniest Medient College University Board of Regents Brig Tits Board of Repeats Thp Lite Aspitas Front Te Welveralty Texas

Incoherent Ex-Australian Ex-Premier Invokes Invasion

A garbled Feb 10 broadcast from Sydney quotes former Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies discussing invasion and political duties. The text meanders through misread names and stray phrases about British empirics on a whale, a fighting beauty, a dramatic domestic scandal, and an implied ship analysis.

New York Robert Menzles Sydney Aus Findli “Limos Ayain Aga Gus

Smoke in Mine Kills Three Workmen at Frida of West Mine

Silverton Colorado January 10 7 Smoke killed eight miners during a collapse and fire in tunnels and a burning compressor house at Frida of the West mine. Rescuers battled fumes as bodies were recovered and a rush for gas masks failed to save seven men in one tunnel while Albert Van Arsdale lay 3000 feet back. Workers numbered about 40 at the time.

Silverton Gold Elgl Jong Frida West Gold and Silver Durango Albert van Arsdale Iiel O. F. Nelson Frank Moser Claude Pacotti Frank Pacotti John Aldrich Beoad Bolsten Howard Atirn Moser Ouray Pacotti

Halt Billion for Navy Adds Civil Defense Fast Cruiser

Washington reports the civilian defense bill moves toward passage with an estimated cost near 500 million as lawmakers in conference work to reconcile House and Senate plans. Boston notes the commissioning of the 6000-ton San Diego fast cruiser, designed for about 45 knots, near Boston Navy Yard.

Navy Washington House War Department Senate FP. H. LaGuarts New York Jerders LaGuardia Roosevelt Hialamity James M. Landis Harvard Law School Boston San Diego Boston Navy Yard Bethlehem Steel Fite Island

Japs Rescue 50 Nationals in Pl

Tokyo dispatch reports that fifty Japanese and one German were rescued yesterday from Masbate island in the Philippines by a Japanese navy landing party. An American agency noted eighty five persons had been interned at the war’s start, now being cared for at Legasps on Lion island. A United States Air Corps nurse aide was captured by the landing party.

Tokyo Masbate Lizon Island Philippines Daitier Agenry Manila Afetey United States Legasps Lion Island United States Air Corps

Drunk Pedestrian Struck at City Intersection Plea

A pedestrian was hit by a car at a Kansas City intersection. Spent minutes recovering, police charged the driver with drunkenness and disregard for traffic signals. Traffic chaos followed as emergency crews tended the victim and cleared the area.

Kansas City Jan Wim

Sentry's Shot Kills Driver in San Diego

In San Diego early today 18 year old Gath Meek of Imperial Beach was killed when an army sentry fired twice as Meek failed to heed warnings while driving with his sister Mary and two friends. The car was entered under military guard. one bullet struck Meek in the heart. Army officials did not identify the sentry.

San Diego Calif Tno Gath Meek Iaperial Beach South Bay Utes Turner Covenee Mark Mary Aves Meek Army Hathurz

Gene Tierney Faces Grueling Path to Stardom in Hollywood

Hollywood portrait of Gene Tierney as a rising star. Doctors treat her fatigue between shoots for Rigs on Her Fingers and other projects. Her exotic looks draw producers, directors, and photographers toward a potential ticket to fame, despite fragile acting experience and demanding schedules.

Nevi Fana Q Bo Jim Tierney Hollywood Ava Seldma Gene Wag Slit Hubsyon Mamoulian Caret

Mexico weighs ban on U S tire imports in response to price rise

Mexican authorities consider restricting tire exports and rationing to shield domestic supply as U S buyers push up prices. The Papa Tire Co orders dealers to limit sales to regular customers amid scarce Mexican tires and rising costs in pesos.

Mexico United States Papa Tire Company Wacder Beart Warbor

Turks to Adopt Greek Children Amid War Efforts

Istanbul reports that Turkish and Greek authorities plan to arrange transport of Greek children to Turkish families for adoption during the war. The plan seeks to place Miopead children with Turkish households as the conflict continues, with coordination between nations ongoing.

Istanbul Turkey U—Turkiah Miopead Creece

Medics Seek New Victory War Diet

War era science urges efficient nutrition for all out effort. The American Weekly previews Sunday’s issue, highlighting new foods like pepe pills and dronized bread, with articles by Robart D. Botter. The feature explores wartime dietary ideas and experimental foods as part of a broader program for both civilians and troops.

Prabus Monga Sito Peo Robart D. Botter Christie Frederick Mary Tee Swann Velevan Cony 2 Rérlean Wodiuk Vestrel Sun Day

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