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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1942

Page

4

25 Cent Cotton Talked as Solons Rewrite Price

Washington talks centered on a joint senate house conference to rewrite the price control bill for cotton. Senator Nye opposed the measure. Brown argued it could allow prices to rise to 24 cents before controls. O Mahaney amendment aimed to raise parity figures. debate centered on ceilings and agriculture department approval.

Solons Washington Senate House Senater Nye RN -D Ditsenter Towso Brown D.-Mich Lan Bloc Eye Sams Howsa Roteevelt Secretary of Agriculture

Lindbergh and F D R Meeting Denied at White House

Washington reports Charles A Lindbergh met with no aircraft equipment at the White House. The note said Weiss requested none. A Dostoyevspecht inquiry prompted by a flyer was answered by Lindbergh stating his sole purpose in Washington was to see President Roosevelt.

Washington Charles A Lindbergh White House Weiss Esteney Stephen T Tony Fery Irene Cong Roosevelt Chidhereh

National Auto Liability Rates Raised by Insurance Bureau

The National Bureau of Casualty and Underwriters announced immediate increases in automobile liability premiums by about 3.6 percent. The rise affects bodily injury and property damage coverages across 732 states and the District of Columbia, impacting commercial policies as well. The bureau, comprising 26 leading stock companies, indicated most policyholders will see higher rates despite ongoing debates about rate adequacy.

National Bureau of Casualty and Pri- Vale Jinsseeer District of Columbia Filikalal Concome Meees- Rey

Three Texans Die in Asphyxiation and Crash

Three Texans died from asphyxiation and one from injuries after a traffic crash on Sunday. Deaths included RB Holirath, engineer of a well supply firm, whose body was found in his Houston area garage with a closed door and a running car. Benton Holmes, a businessman, died from internal injuries in a highway accident 12 miles north. Two Burl Bias soldiers were found dead in an El Paso tourist cabin, apparently asphyxiated, with gas heater and stove present.

Ed Amorenee Houston Holirath Oenn Well, Supply Company Hla Benton Holmes Mincrid Wells Dusinees EL Paso Pyt Chitlus H. Zort Rosebud A. Ge Schneider

Rail Breaks Injure 23 Passengers North of Augustine

train derailment on the Florida East Coast line near St Augustine yesterday injured 23 passengers. Eleven or more were treated at local hospitals for minor injuries while three were admitted for observation. Railway officials say no one perished and there was no indication the train was tampered with.

St, Augustine Tawan Tore Persors Porlda Enat Coast’ Railroad

Grads to Teach at Advanced Plylye School Monday

Graduates from the Advanced Plylye School at Viclorly will report Monday to Randolph Field to take a BO hour Instructors' course. After completing the four or five day program, flying officers will be sent to Baele Schoole at Enid Gila and Sherman-Denl Son as instructors.

Aimenmer Tellyeld Viclorly Randolph Field Baele Schoole al Enid Gila Shernan-Denl+ Son

Sister of Rep Dwyer Dies in San Antonio

Mrs Schmitt sister of Rep Barrick Dwyer dies at 70 in San Antonio. Survived by four daughters including Mrs Phillips Dallas and Mrs Hennon Seattle, a sister Mays Gertrude Thwyer Dolphton Brownsville, brothers Samus and Janes Dwyer. Funeral Tuesday at Angelus chapel with Very Rev I Nino officiating. Burial in City Cemetery.

Airaarmecus Wawyer Setmuth Uister Barrick Dwyer Schmitt San Antonie Washington, D.C Hiram A. Phillips Dallas Kort F. Hennon Seattle Hugh P. Gaffey Fort Knox Gertrude Sehmitt San Antonio Mays Gertrude

Pinex Home Cough Relief Claims Quick, Easy Soothing Relief

A promotional paragraph touts Pinex as a simple no cooking home remedy for coughs. It markets Pinex as a proven ingredient in a convenient liquid form and promises a refund if not satisfied. The ad stresses fast relief, loosened phlegm, cleared airways, and eased sore throat with a money back guarantee.

Jehovah Witness Leader Rutherford Dies At 72

Joseph Franklin Rutherford, longtime head of Jehovah's Witnesses, died at his Beth-Sarim estate after a malignant illness. A burial conflict arose when county rules barred interment on the estate, leading supporters to seek a permit in a January 24 hearing. Rutherford led a worldwide movement claiming 2,000,000 followers and predicted millennial events while promoting antiestablishment views. He had guided the group from the era of Charles Taze Russell, building a global ministry across 36 countries.

San Dingo Calif Syig Joseph Franklin Rutherford Jehovah's Witnesses Beth-Sarim Davin Earth Rutherford Jehovah- Wit- Nesves County Health Commission George Roy Stevenson Missouri William Jenniges Bryet Charles Taze Russell Ant Tan Wit Russell Jehovah’s Witnesses Ualowal

Unclear World War II Era Radio Reporting Mixed Signals

Fragmented 1930s era report notes inconsistent coverage of Pacific and European developments. Mentions Salon, Rome, and Tokyo sources with dubious claims about battles and cruiser movements. Highlights confusion over enemy submarine activity and naval announcements amid general wartime chatter.

St Marys U Adds Courses For Defense Training

St Marys University on Monday announced new course offerings for the second semester. An advanced radio class will be taught by Bro Frank Becker with a 15 student limit, admissions via Prof H W Warner of the University of Texas. A ground school for civilian pilot training will be led by Bro Louis Thein and conducted in collaboration with United Account Corporation.

St. Mary's University Frank Becker H.W. Warner University of Texas Bro. Louis 2 Thein St United Acco Corporation

Ellington Trolling For Death Plane Disaster Report

Foray by authorities continued as witnesses described a mid air explosion of planes that plunged into Ent, Galveston area. Next of kin of two crew members were notified as details remained unclear about the collision.

Mvuston Tington Tela Galveston Tay Che Liemandall Selwerp Wilienat Qhlo Alist Lival Jock Co 25 Bitte Salvadoy

Christian Service Society Meeting at Woodlawn Methodist Church

The Christian Service Society plans a Tuesday 10 a m gathering at Woodlawn Methodist Church. Mon. T A Golins, district president, will preside. The Rev EC Onlbom, pastor, will lead the devotion. Miss Twa Reta will present a report.

BIS V. I. Goatrey Sram Antonia Disteleh Warttan Society of Christian Service Woodlawn Methodist Church Mon T. A. Golins Distelen Presi« Riesst Wit Preskie Onlbom Dev Votiomil Twa Reta Wesley Hatse

Ad Managers elect officers at Fort Worth convention

At the semi annual convention in Fort Worth Texas Luther Lawon of the Bearmond Enterprise and George Atkins of Mineola were elected president and vice president respectively. Homer Delew of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram was re elected secretary treasurer and ad writing guidance was discussed for greater profits.

Fort Worth Tin Man Agers Association Luther

Thieves Busy in L A three Jailed

A spree of auto thefts and thefts from vehicles across Los Angeles leads to three arrests. Police report multiple suspects tampering with cars on West Houston Street and Laredo Street. Additional thefts include wheels, tires, a battery, a gun, a camera, and tools from various locations.

Ratiio Patrolysen A. 5 Toscano O. M. Sowell White Mi Auto Filario Navarro Laredo Street Navarro Po-Wen Kwo Wen Enrique Hernandez South Spring Street Polka Hee Wheels Miscarat Paso Smith Street Henry Ramon Lorreon Street Ramon

Army Seen As College

Lieutenant Colonel Royden Williamson of the Eighth Corps area told the San Antonio Association of something writers that the American army now treats soldiers as college students with courses matched to aptitudes. He said the method allows maximum efficiency as men complete their courses and move to specialized service suited to their interests and abilities.

Royden Willamson Eighth Corps Ares Byteau Brn Antonio Association of Gite Uniterwriters Williamson

College Grads Defeated in Bowiie Quiz

CAMP BOWIE Jan 12 A quiz team from the 142nd infantry nicknamed the Hellah Heels defeated college educated soldiers in a weekly Camp Bowie quiz preview. The non college men excelled on topics from sports to current events, with curling cited as a sport played on ice.

Camp Bowie 142Nd Infantry Hellah Heels Austin George W. Cox Aiypearerdeer Hiss Cox

Candidates Under 45 Lose Votes

A Texas group named Off-Age Compensation Association urged members to abstain from voting for any legislative candidate over 45. The pledge, announced Sunday, argues younger lawmakers are being called to military service and must focus on duties, per Secretary K. W. Helmes.

Ban Atiwmne Texas Legislataire Sanday K. W. Helnies

Nazis High Chief In London Report Quoted

A fragmentary London broadcast quotes Field Marshal Keitel, chief of the Nazi high command, expressing sudden turmoil amid Allied advances. The message references a high ranking leader and notes a possible shift in command during wartime.

Reds London Lonfon Star Masco Ais Vweihali Keitel

Fitus County Project Finishes WPA Improvements

In Ville January 32, the completion of 28 miles of improvements by WPA workers reduced traffic hazards across the county. The project includes 50 concrete culverts and six bridges enhancing the section.

Wn Ville WPA

Willis Rites At Church

Services for Mrs. Wills, 60, resident at the St Anthony hotel, were held at 2 PM Monday in Madison Square Presbyterian Church with Rev. Samuel Terry officiating. Interment will be in Mission Bur ant park. A native of Farnpy Texas, Mrs. Wills had resided in Be Antarte 2h years and was the widow of the late Clude Roberts Wins Sr. Survivors include a daughter Mes. Clinclox Toos Jr sau, Claude Teobred Willis Jr., and two sisters, Mrs. Albert &, Jolingutt of Forresoy jon, Mrs. Davie Admutuisaa of Waxahachtn.

Hemisphere Parley Opens Rio Meeting On World War Stand

Foreign ministers of American republics gathered in Rio de Janeiro to shape the hemisphere’s position in the World War. The conference begins January 15 with U S Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles and aides en route from northern Brazil. Argentina’s Foreign Minister Entrigui Ruiz Guinazu stays in Buenos Aires due to a slight indisposition but plans to join as soon as possible along with Paraguayan and Bolivian ministers who flew to Brasilia.

Rio LE Y Bumier Welles United States Belefa Brasil Entrigui Ruiz Guinazu Argentina Buziss Aires Luis Argana Paragueyutt Alfredo Soll Muro Bary

Aged S A Native Pauline Schulze Dies Sunday

Pauline Schulze of San Antonio dies after tet at her home in Adams fired. Survived by two daughters Mrs Albert Schroeneimann and August Menger, a brother George Jenner, and sisters Mrs Otte F Wert and Miss Emma Lienier. Funeral Tuesday 4 pm at Reibo Funeral Home with Rev A L Wolff officiating. burial Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Pauline Schulze Arfonio Hame Adams Mmre Albert Schroeneimann Ad Bile August Menger Anlot George Jenner Antonie Otte Fwert Galveston Emma Lienier Sim Antonio Riebo A. L. Wolff Borlul Hy Lutheran Coretery

Druggists Plan for War

New ottleors of the Sinantonio Foetal Druggists inssociation will be Instexed at a mneting in Plaza Loted Act 12215 yy. 1, Thuaday, installed with the A. O. Schell President, Homer C. Patterson, vice president, Jao Wall, secretary, and T. R. Heyland, treasurer, Dr. W. A. King, city health offi cer, will make the principal adda! on the subject, "The Part She Bho, mansts Will Play in Nationa bi fanse", Round-able discusion will center on the organization's program of rextant control. Its slogan for 142 is "Five Millia Japs and It sails Other Tents".

Sinantonio Thuaday A. O. Schell Homer C. Patterson Jao Wall T. R. Heyland W. A. King

Red Cross drive shows $25,000 short of goal in San Antonio

San Antonio Red Cross fund drive trails the $135,000 target by about $25,000 though officials report progress. Chairman Albert Brewers Jr. said total subscriptions near $110,009, about 41 percent of the quota, with 800 women volunteers led by Mrs. Ants Graves and Mrs. Lewis Kayton preparing final push and donation booths next week.

San Antonio Red Cross Albert Brewers Jr War Fund Steves Antonio Red Crowe Broadway Travis Texas Hart Fina Driva Orhen Imslatas Ants Graves Lewis Kayton Toolas

Texas Pay Hour Check Resumed

In Texas the wage and hour division of the U S department of labor will resume checks this month to verify compliance with the fair labor standards act. The checks will target distributors of building materials autos parts office supplies feed and photographs as well as timber and other goods. Gus G Stein Jr regional wage hour director said the effort covers Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico and seeks to ensure proper pay and hours for workers.

Dallas U. S. Department Or Labor Gus G. Steent Jr Texa Oklahoma Arkattsss New Mexico Parkhuine

Sweden Heads 1942 Session Aiming for Neutrality

Lie Swedish Wiksdig Dey opens as Gustav V vows neutrality amid a five year plan to boost armed forces. Defense Minister Per Edvig outlines increasing heavy tanks and anti tank weapons, expanding the army mobile force, strengthening coast defense, and arming the Navy with new boats.

Uukholm Gustav V Per Edvig Skoel Yid Sweden

RAF Again Raids Nazis Brest Base

British air forces struck the Nazi stronghold at Brest in western France again last night, targeting the German naval base and its defenses. RAF planes conducted another precision raid, aiming to disrupt Nazi activity and assert air superiority over the region. No immediate casualty figures are available.

RAF Brest London

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