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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1945

Page

10

Westbrook Pegler Letter Defends Roosevelt Ally

Westbrook Pegler reports on Joseph Padway linking labor figures to political favors in Chicago. The piece details Padway’s roles with the American Federation of Labor and Teamsters, his connections to Roosevelt, Scalise’s pardon bid, and a controversial letter to George Salle defending Padway against Pegler’s critique.

Westbrook Pegler King Pontores Syndicatn Ghicago Joseph A. Padway American Peforation of Labor Ager Building Washington, D George Salle Joseph A. Panway Rooseval America Federation of Tabor Teamsters Union Dan Tobin Roosevelt Pylen Padway England Toki Roevelt U. S George Sculise Servier Playes Wks Histonleal Aley Capone Chicago Scalise Department of Justice William Cheen Landoy Padwey Roodsevelt Joseph Padway Serlise All Pega

Restoration of Citizenship Talked With President Green

The speaker outlines plans to Ruppert for restoring citizenship and arranging an appointment with Mr. Green. Discussion mentions President Green, a trip to St. Louis, and possible department visits on return from Miami. References Pegter letters and concerns over public sentiment and youth mistreatment.

Ruppert Saur Green St. Louis Daresay Miami Feuller Pegter Lee Weiter Iharlicte

Labor union letter encourages perseverance and support

A dated union correspondence urges a recipient to stay strong, keep fighting for members, and maintain spirits. The writer promises to involve the attorney general, seeks continued unity, and asserts deep personal commitment and friendship.

Green Grnerch Tam

Service Command Depots Listed for Exginids Pvt Cegene

A long list of service members and their relatives is given, noting assignments at service command depots and stations. Included are Spickermann, Wad, Guel ley, Valadez, Santillan, and others with addresses in San Antonio and nearby areas. Also mentioned are personnel completing orientation in England and those promoted or wounded in action near the German border. Purple Heart recipient Merino Facundo and technicians serving in Leyte are referenced, with details on their families and stations.

Exginids Pvt Cegene HE. Spickermann A. Spleckermann King's Valent Tiebert S. Wer Chicago Boulevard Richard T. Hurricane Nun Fva Harrison Bristol Avenue George Dilworth Belden Avenue Able Martiniz Doanistye Marinex Caturmbus Ave-Nhe Jason C. Wad Jormey Averitt Ab Helly Nell Jose R. Guelley Jose J. Cuellar Gos Moras Nuali Valadez Genaro Valadez AG Zarzamora Street Pfe Steven San BF. Rodriguez Adam Reyes Bes Manuel Reyes Monterey Street Richard Hatfield George B. Hatfield Cincinnati Avenue Service Command England Ales Cpl Dennis Ray Herrera Antonio Ortiz Salinas Street Gant, Lahis A Racko Jr L. Racko Fast House Ten Street South Momne Avenue Hammond General Madeste Calif Ray Galindo West Craig Place Joe E. Brown R. Zeke Ellen Teke East Crock i Leyte Gordon MM. Geastur Dorothy Geasler Donna Mat Tonto

It Says Here By Bob Hope in a Deserted Store Visit

A garbled diary style entry recounts a visit with Bob Hope style narration. The narrator describes shopping, a deserted store, a rough encounter with a shop clerk, a sighting of Crosby, and mention of a kid’s hobby horse. The piece includes scattered names and odd reflections.

Bob Hope

Six Ration Books Return From Front

Six ration books that traveled to Germany to case nifeantind ta matoes have been returned to Mrs. Lee Court Sel C H Riley who identified themselves as f mness sordeank of an defangry not in Germany. The dad coupons with a lottery Mrs Court lost the ration books last August while working at the Anas Gaiing SopyDRRY plant.

Oarftiald N.Y Gay Germany Mya Lee Court C.H. Riley Nimeself

Argentine minister ousted as Farrel seeks shift in foreign policy

BUENOS AIRES Jan 16 US President Edelmiro Farrell demanded and won the resignation of Foreign Minister Orlondo Pelulfo at his War Minister Juan Peráns urging. Pelulfo said he stepped down for his views on domestic policy. Three other foreign ministry officials also resigned. Possible interim foreign minister Oscar Toaria Gareia discussed to take charge provisionally.

Buenos Aires Edelmiro Farrell Juan Peran Orlando Pelulfo Pelulfo Farrell Pelutfo Wwith Gotonet Peron Ag War Galnister Peluffo United Sates Foreign Office Mevio Amadeo Hovedlo ‘Turdere Mar- Jose Embrione Oscar Toaria Gareia Siflee

War comics drive GI through Nazi lines in Belgian patrol

A WWII field report describes Pvt. Him D. Rass and others risking enemy contact to obtain comic books. Units detail patrols crossing into German lines, encounters with paratroopers, and backing actions as they push back, with dogs and soldiers earning honors for bravery.

Belgium Gomin Wilzway Fontimne Lavorita D. Rass Bavon Conn Coutset Watt Ross Lata Inddy Rixergeant Floyt R. Awarte Detroit Mich Pra George D Daniels St. Mary's Patestine Texas Bedre Hedre

Pacific Water Buffaloes and Luzon War Tales In One Piece

Pacific front dispatch describes encounters with carabaos on Luzon with American casualties and animals shot after clashes. It notes pro American Filipinos facing hostile livestock, a Jap lieutenant killed by a roadblock, and a 1940 sedan capture. Mortars disabled three tankettes near Port Sill as Capt Howard Carlisle reports. Filipinos trade money for clothing and rations, showing interest in U S army gear amid war strain.

Luzon Leyte Leutenant Luxan Port Sill Americn Howard Carlisle Philadelphia J. L. Foster el Paso Texas Ieaat

Junior College Expands Courses for Second Semester

San Antonio junior college will start its second semester with an expanded curriculum after exams. Evening and night classes new options include business executive training, business psychology, and interior decorating. Betty Ruth Gaines, registrar, for details. Red Cross lands four field workers on Luzon to support troops with coffee and snacks as operations to widen the beachhead begin.

San Antonio Junior College J.O. Lottin Pull Oy Teaihing RED Cross Washington Luzon

Income Reporting Under Federal Tax Rules and Employer Benefits

The article explains that all income from any source unless exempt must be reported on federal income tax returns. It covers wages salaries bonuses and commissions including wages paid in kind, constructive receipts such as credited accounts, interest dividends and bonds, and value received in services or benefits, with exceptions like ministerial housing. It also discusses reporting Series E bonds value increases as interest or not, and treatment of alimony or separate maintenance payments as income after divorce, noting specifics on when amounts are reportable and how to handle year-by-year reporting choices.

George Pegler St. Tkmon Hart Tors Luey Unites States Basta

Farmer Trade Income Rules and Stock Compensation

The text explains taxable income from farm trades, noting that trades for goods or services count as income at fair market value. It covers stock received as compensation, notes whether marketable, and how to report discounted values and repayments. It also discusses how noninterest notes affect income recognition and the timing of discount recoveries.

Lone Yank Dies Facing 80 Nazis in Italy

War Department awards the Medal of Honor posthumously to Pvt. Murman J. Smith, 20, of South Carolina Infantry, who died May 1 in Italy while leading an assault to save two wounded comrades. He killed two Germans and charged the slope with an unknown number of wounded, guiding his company to reform and press the attack.

Waliington War Department Pvt Murman J. Smith South Carolina Italy Smith Weezlz

Britain Australia Air Service to Start

Acting Prime Minister Francis E. Perde announced that a direct air service between Britain and Australia is to be established, with Lancaster air route conversion underway. The plan signals a new long distance air link and governmental support for transcontinental travel.

Canberra Australie Prine Francis E. Perde Britain Austratia Lancaster Aire Jeratt

Fire devastates General Clark Hotel in Chicago

A fast moving blaze at the seven story General Clark hotel on North Glavk Street killed at least 14 people and injured many more. Firefighters labored for hours to recover bodies, with 13 found in the wreckage and one woman fatally hurt after jumping from an eighth floor window.

Uhicagg Gan General Clark North Glavk Street Michael Corrlan

Accidents Fatal To Rick's Rescuer

Evanston, Jan 16. Commander William F. P. Badia, 31, famed for his role in rescuing Captain Eddig V. Rickenbark and crew from a private in the Pacific, died from injuries sustained in an accident in the Pacific, according to his parents Mr and Mrs William G Eatlie of Evanston.

Evanston, TN CIMB William FP. Badia Eddig V. Rickenbarker Pacific Ims William G. Eatlie Evanston

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