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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1942

Page

4

Latin American nations weigh anti Axis move at Rio talks

At the Pan American defense conference in Rio de Janeiro diplomats aim to outlaw the axis nations from the Western Hemisphere. Uruguay proposes severing diplomatic relations with the axis and is seen as key to building unanimous support among the 21 republics. Nine have already declared war or severed ties, with Argentina and others viewed as likely to join, while dissension remains over details of immediate declarations.

Washington Lo de Janeero Uru Simmer Welles Welles Fargentine Axis Nite! P Argentina Boilyis Braams Chile Ecuador Paraguay Peru Uruguay Brest Bo‘Tivia Argenting Dominican Republic

Tourists in Mexico May Get Tires

Tourists in Mexico may purchase tires for replacement at border towns, after a Tuesday announcement by J W H Furlong director of the Inter-American Highway Association. Rivera, general manager of the Mexican Automobile Association, said the sale of tires to those crossing the border for Latin purposes has been barred, while travelers are advised to seek legitimate tire replacements from reputable sources.

Mexico Tto J W. H. Furlong Inter-American Highway Association Twhco Jose ‘Rivera Generel Mexican Automobile Association Rivera

MacArthur and the Philippines Fortification Debate

A Washington outlook argues that fortifying the Philippines as a key U.S. naval base against Japan is essential but has lagged. It cites General MacArthur’s stance, congressional inaction, and prior proposals to allocate funds for defenses while warning of broader Pacific war risks and strategic consequences for the Atlantic.

United States Philippines Japan Washington Jarrad England Pacific Atlantic Far East Asiatic Alftonti Congress United States Army of the Roosevel Douglas MacArthur Moedrthuy Fagan

Lincoln Railing Replaced by Gun at Trafalgar Square

In London a railing around Lincoln's statue in Parliament Square was removed to boost iron supply. Guards will watch the statue to prevent vandalism while Washington's statue near Trafalgar Square remains guarded.

London Abraram Lincoln Georgs Washington National Gallery Trafalgar Square

Wildcat Well Near Mirando City Yields Oil and Gas Indicators

OIL field near Mirando City in Webb County reports Marrs McLean No. 1 flowing at 168 barrels crude daily through a 1 inch choke with 70 pounds tubing pressure. Gas oil ratio low, water flowing, perforations at 2243 49 feet. Location six miles SE of Brando, near Mirando City Aviators district. Additional Wilcox test planned nearby, with success expectations. Run Q i4 tests indicate varied results across nearby wells, some limited by low flow despite initial oil show.

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Crack Russ Storm Orel Key Rail City

Russians launch a major assault aiming to seize Orel with a new shock army formed of guards divisions. Reports say Soviet forces press three fronts south of Moscow and near Leningrad as German defenses retreat under heavy pressure.

United States Amecksan South Pacific Orel Res BKI FROST Saviet Bryansk Réhey Moscow Red Guards Mosecow Red Army Leningrad Lake Umen Lake Imen Chermet Stalin Canal Volknovo Black Sea Hitler Crimea Russia Naxis Jagency Berlin Amalensk Valdas Stockholm Dagens Nyheter Roaines

Fighter Plane Fund Grows

A wartime fundraising note shows ongoing support for a fighter plane fund with multiple small donations from individuals across New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The message urges continued contributions through Pearl Harbor remembrance while listing several contributors and amounts, reflecting a community effort to back aviation defense.

Lieutenant On Special Duty Named In 30th Division

Ben Antonio soldier Deut. oat Young and Pvt Hoyt Fuller of the 111th Ordnance Company are placed on special duty with the chemical warfare section at the 30th Division headquarters in Carp Bowie under Brig. Gen. Fred L. Walker.

Oat Young Ben

Deeds and notes in diverse Parkview real estate transfers

A scanned list shows numerous warranty and quitclaim deeds, stacks of lot and block transfers in Parkview estates, and accompanying notes or mortgages. Transactions include deed to lot 6 block unspecified, lot 8 block 42, sale notes for small monthly payments, and numerous January through December dated filings with various names, trusts, and firms involved.

Harry L Mtricket Parkview Ourlatas Con Copany Willen W. Grimes James G. Mitchell Hugh Hagan Boer Louis J. Rodriguez Tan Rodrigues Conkto's H. King Russia Zepeda Kingsbury Willis Dave Watson Alto King Burs Bulldera Lumber Company Southland Life Insurance Melba Ding Alamo Farmsteada Dioplela Ferex Juana de la Cruz Bella M- Wielsam Phil Hudson Orb P. Ring Howard C Rixon Ruby Williams Roberts Minnie Staith Sid John J. Wagner Eirs Bull Werner Hensley ML Hensley Gunny South Obert H. Leath Ramon Roman Mamle' Kring Joniteon Rokraedar Julian Januery Snebe Afureetino Halas St Ux Tanners Aldos Tae Tantary Bacon Rey N. Higdon Mock Parkview’ Estate Myrtle Centre Woodrow Ito Mary" Underwood Bate Woodrow Place L. Nimz Ray M Ingram Hse Chin W. Riehner Fred Byrom

Salary clash over county constables and jail terms

The county court debated adopting a salary schedule for constables with proposed pay of 92.50 per month for a precinct constable on the Austin highway and 225 for a Donnell precinct officer. Rev James V M Todd defended the plan, claiming it would fix longstanding injustices. Also approved were a window award bid for the county girl's home at 249.1 and a land purchase of 816 acres from B Wickett and wife for 300 Rents noted.

Austin Donnell James VM. Todd Uht Grand Jury Ron Nther Mr. Todd Meritt Steger Chamber of Commerce A. ©. Taudauze New G. O. Crmdall B. W Ickett

Scots Capture Libyan Town Amid Axis Retreat

British Middle East HQ announced a drive west of Halfaya as Imperial forces press 300 miles into Libya. About 350 prisoners were taken, including many Germans. Advanced British units reached a road toward Sirte and Marada while air power bombed Halfaya and water shortages afflicted the Axis garrison.

Vaso Jon Salim Britain Bualfaya Halfaya Getthon-Ilalian Halfaya Agehelle Gulf Lot Sirte Marada Balun Halfeya

FDR Warns Against Farm Price Riders Debate

Washington reports say Secretary Wickard will drop a request to Congress for farm price control, while Roosevelt weighs parity tied to wages. The O Mahoney amendment on the Senate floor risks higher farm ceilings and possible 25 percent food price rises, prompting strong opposition. A sailor, Cpl Fiola H Sullivan, is reported safe after serving at Schofield Barracks Hawaii. his mother confirms his status.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Witksyd Congress Roosevelt Leon Henderson Close Asso Senate Wickard Jan Sailor Safe Fiola H. Sullivan Schofield Barracka Hasyall Billie Sullivan Bouth Palmetta Street Thoman Jefferson High Echooot

Hand Hurts Mrs. Belle After Wringer Incident

Mrs C A Belle, 76, of 125 Gilly Street, had her hand mangled in a clothes wringer and was treated at Robert B Green Hospital on Tuesday.

Whinger C. A. Belle Gilly Street Robert B Green Hospital

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