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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1942

Page

3

Wartime Civilian Defense Talk At Kiwanis Club

Colonel W B Russ urged duty and sacrifice at a San Antonio Kiwanis meeting, criticizing easy living and stressing a strong medical civilian defense program. He warned against doubts about wartime efforts, praised nurses, first aid, and the Alamo era resolve, urging personal energy and responsibility.

Antonians FBI Law Defense W. B. Russ Eighth Corpa Eféa San Onio’ Kiwanis Club Guithotel Washington Eighth Corps Deattle Huss America Russ Jack Yen Watthae OCD Hante Rosa Texas Alamo Andrew Ickson Jean Laite New Orleans Rairs Australia New Zeand Perial Mary of Scotland G. Randol Kiwavia J . A. Brossty

Defense Tag Day Observed in San Antonio

Cadets from San Antonio high schools will sell defense tags on downtown streets to support the nation's defense program. Purchasers receive tags in recognition of patriotic contributions. event sponsored by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.

San Antonio ASL

Field Becomes Sole PM Owner

NEW YORK January 17 A PM daily newspaper launched a year and a half ago now becomes the personal property of Marshall Field. At a price about 301,000 Field reportedly purchased the voting stock of the newspaper held by the original stockholders, dissolved the controlling corporation and took over operation under his name. He recently acquired 35,000 shares of the active voting stock. Field is also publisher of the recently established Chicago Syn.

New York Marshall Field Pyeld Aloolnatchers Fields Chicago Syn

Tire theft report lists multiple missing items and people

A disorderly diary like note reports a tire, tube and wheel stolen and lists various names and addresses including GJ Spaugh 1097 Bell enuto street Sheila, W L Cowlh 2023 West Travis street Dick Sam Galntard 1627 Wert Lynwood red shotgun Victor Patio 249 Pastores street John Harels 404 North Alamo street Boblo Esquinel 1515 West Poplar street and bicycles.

GJ. Spaugh Bellenuto Street Sheila Yollen W. L. Cowlh West Travis Sam Galntard Wert Lynwood Victor Patio Pastores Street John Harels North Alamo Street Boblo Esquinel West Poplar Street

Pedestrian Hit by Run Driver In Philadelphia District

A pedestrian was struck by a hit and run driver near Aviation Yard in Philadelphia on Saturday. The victim, 16 year old Jones, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for a head injury. A second person, 8 year old Esmitvel, sustained bruises and was treated for injuries at Jett acm. Police investigated the incident reported around 1:41 pm.

Aviation Hapley Yard Phillie Jones Sheepsinn Aveline Robert B. Green Hospital Lape Esmitvel Towle Street Wes Clotus Wiingey

Junior Men Join Services From San Antonio College

The article notes several junior men withdrawing from classes at San Antonio College to enter the armed services. Names listed include Chinkes Canta Leslie Sild Felo Keene Andres Malavar Frantie Young Lewis Klate Eugene O'DVlen and others entering the army and air forces.

Pitter Wen San Antonio Juntey College Armed Services J. O. Loftin Preaicent Chinkes Canta Leslie Sild Felo Keene Andres Malavar Frantie Young Lewis Klaten Eugene O'Dvlen bin [Bautey Ouray Gonzales Ammoid Mechel William Murray Ima Ernest Vale Tye Holman Gorton Graddock Lolin Wang Ran Hou Fintel Tfe

12 Texas Cities To Blackout

A Saturday effort planned a simultaneous blackout across the Dallas Fort Worth metro area starting 8 30 p m Monday with over half a million urged to participate in Dallas and Tarrant counties. Fort Worth traffic officials warned the public as blackout tests were treated as self preservation measures. Boy Scouts were delivering final instructions to downtown Dallas businesses while alarms and warnings were organized for citywide readiness.

Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Tarrand Fort Worth Chicago

Slayer, 19, Electrocuted In Chicago

A 19 year old killer, Bernard Sawicki, known as Knifay, was executed in the Chicago area electric chair after confessing to the slaying of policeman Charles J. Speaker during a crime spree. He had boasted of guns in childhood and showed a calm demeanor before death, sending a message to the widow and leaving her a rosary. He was the youngest white convict executed in the chair since 1827.

Ghidago Ann Lily Bernard Sawicki Ipsk Surkrven Bob Bernard Cook Cowsly Plageart Charles J. Speaker Ol’ Bermie Wimow Sawicki

U S Recognition of Korea Sought

Delegate King of Hawaii urged the United States to recognize Korea as an independent state and to separate Koreans in the country from Japan as alien allies. He suggested treaty status be granted, saying Hawaii could back recognition as a step toward Korean independence.

Waruiuwson King of Hawaii

David Lloyd George Turns 79 With Olive Branch Canteen

HURUM Morocco January 1 Jews in Casablanca Morocco celebrate David Lloyd George turning 79 by establishing a permanent farm canteen serving workers hot lunches. A new rationing order grants Aryan households five pints monthly while Moor Mohammedan natives are barred from drinking alcohol under religious rules.

Morocco David Lloyd George Jp Hurum Dan Britain Casablanca

Army Morale Plans Emphasize Hostess Roles and Food

Army leaders urge officers to boost morale through hostess houses, good food, and entertaining diversions while stressing that every day must maximize training and contribute to victory. Maj. Gen. Robert Blatnudson Jr, commanding Northern California district, backs active command attention and morale programs to strengthen spirits and cohesion among troops.

Ban Jose Army Cinder Hy Meeans

Guam Governor Describes Japanese Attack Claims

Tokyo dispatch quotes Guam Governor George J. McMillin from a prison camp interview on Shikoku Island. He says Guam defenders fought valiantly to the last but concedes a small garrison cannot hold a strong attacking force. He notes Japan was well prepared and dispels underestimating enemy strength.

Tokyo George J. McMillin Guam Jaw. L Oftela Broad Honel Shikoku Igkand Roosevelt Dameleste Suave Ike Gnam Deemel Momallin

Five Killed in Arkansas Train Wreck Near Little Rock

A head on collision between a passenger train and a switch engine near Pert Arkansas forty miles south of Little Rock left five dead and about twenty wounded. Four of the dead and most injured were soldiers. the rest were railroad employees and civilians. Several injured were treated locally and sent to a Hot Springs hospital.

Little Rock Missouri Facific Pert Ark Railroid Railoaid Olis Thacker Putsey Tames Stewart Newport Alfred Tackett Landville W. Va Janes Steve Louisville Edegorle

Neon Sign Goes Away On Broadway Building

Police received numerous calls Friday night about a neon display atop the Moenolia Petroleum Building on Broadway. Manager W. Shaw of the filling station below instructed officers to shut off the switch to stop the world from spiriting.

Moenolia Petroleum Broadway W. 5. Shaw Fillin

Dutch Indies Base Attacked and Naval Losses Reported

Ambona harbor works and air base in the Molucca area suffered slight damage from a Jap air attack. Sixteen bombers with escorts scored eight hits amid unclear damage reports. Separately, Joss of two minesweepers was announced off Tarakan during occupation. Tokyo broadcasts claim Dutch schooners sunk near Naster Dome and a British munitions transport vessel bombed at the Malacca Strait.

Batavia N. E Jan Ambona River Molucca Fron Netherlands Indies Gelebes Ghout Minahassy Celebts Berlin Ron Naval Headquarters Tarakan Naythedat Bemed Tee Dutch Tachkan London Tokyo Radio Nast Dornes Strait of Malaoca

Public to Be Told War Output Data

The Inter-departmental committee on war information announced the public would be told all wartime production data that could be disclosed without aiding the enemy. It warned of difficulties in distinguishing valuable information from what could assist the enemy.

Washington Jan Inter-departmental Committee On

U S Craft Praise for Tomahawks in Middle East War Zone

A Buffalo based Gurils-Wright cabiogram relays praise from RAF pilots for Tomahawks and Kittyhawks in Middle East operations. Wing Commander Pete deffrry and Squadron Leader R. Cauldwell report Tomahawks as favored weapons, with claims of heavy enemy user success and strong gun performance amid combat conditions.

Bupfaalg Anu Spur ALF Middle East Gurils-Wright Corporation Buffalo A. G. Nazh Tor Far Ie London Pete Deffrry Von Leider R. Cauldwell Erst

Tamian labor abundant reveals industry growth

Fragmented OCR text notes labor abundance driving development, citing industry and fiber as key factors. Mentions taxed departments and commerce elements, but details are garbled. Core idea points to abundant labor fueling progress and economic activity in the region.

Cats Donated for Use in Emergencies in San Antonio and Bexar County

Dr H Z Oglyle announced that about one hundred metal cots and cats were loaned to the Gun Antonio and Bexar County emergency health and medical service. The cots, donated by Abraham Samuel Shaenfield, were from an Army store at 212 Bush Commerce. Many cots need repair as materials were scarce. The allocation board will authorize securing repair materials and volunteers for painting and repairing once materials arrive.

Antonio Bexar County H. Z. Oglyle Ths Abraham, David Samuel Shaenfield Sheenfield Brothers Army Bush Commeree Algéet Ovil Ogilvle

Hubby vs Wife Round 100 Feud Headlines

A 71 year old husband and 36 year old wife star in what readers call the greatest husband wife fight of all time The piece notes dozens of rounds and sensational marital strife as the couple prepares for a hundredth round reported in The American Weekly accompanying San Antonio lights.

American Weekly San Antonio Tomer- Toy

Do You Think Most Of Us Think Too Little

A fragment from The American Weekly promises a sensational article with graphic illustrations about human thinking. It argues people jump to conclusions and misread facts, cautioning readers about overestimating our reasoning. The piece cites Robert D. Potter, science culture editor, as provenance.

al Rober D. Potter Scienne Culter America Ns Inorrow

Scout Murphy Remembered in Wild West Tales

Te'k, last survivors of the tea-blagiig era, recalls early plains history with bullets, floods, and pine tinting. He roamed as cowboy, scout freighter, and buffalo hunter, claiming to have seen the West tamed. The American Weekly previews his Slirting stories including Tough Joc Slade and the Pony Express.

Scout Murphy America Slade The Pony Express Tomorrow

The Mysterious Englishman

A London notice draws intrigue as a man advertises for elephant hairs sparking speculation of coded nefarious schemes. The fragment hints at hidden crimes behind a sedate facade and teases a full story in The American Weekly.

London Fotka Tonyorrey

Pretty Maid and Hats Highlight New Henry Clive Paintings

A Pretty Maid titled MAID IN AMERICA leads a new line of striking paintings by Henry Clive. Reproduced in bright color, the artwork graces the cover of The American Weekly. Verses by Plus McGinty accompany the feature in clever, smart verse.

America Henry Clive American Weekly Plus McGintey

Food Conservation Tips For Frugal Home Cooking

Mrs. Christhis Predevick trains focus on thrift and waste reduction with inexpensive nourishing soup recipes. Mary Ler Swann shares weekly menus and Almanack Hints to ease kitchen tasks and speed up meal preparation with practical, time saving ideas.

Une Christhis Predevick Mary Ler Swann

Cooking Wizardry THFSE RECIPES Feature

A Moditans reader recounts personal cooking experiences from Mey Hete and Ayo Never, highlighting practical kitchen practice and enthusiasm. The piece appears in The American Weesly magazine distribution alongside The marazh and tomorrow's Sunday San Andale Ligne.

Ayo Mey

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