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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1942

Page

3

Tanker Malay Survives U-Boat Attack Off Carolina Coast

Survivors of the tanker Malay describe a U-boat attack off the North Carolina coast that killed one crew member, injured three, and left four missing from the 8206 ton ship. The other 26 crew reached port safely as naval patrols widened their anti submarine sweep along the western Atlantic.

Norfolk Dati INSI Atlantic North Carolina U. S. Marine Addatis J. Hay Cook Burlington N. J.U Gulf Oil Company Onph John M. Dodge Baltimore Missaig Andrew Anderson Clifford E. Ashby Iresian Port Arthur Manuel de Rosa Dodge Modge Tifteen Allan Jackson Meanwwille Tiske Catalina F. W. Kretebner Thomas B. Hutchins Melvin Rand Gorls Voronsoff Blephen Verbonick Randolph Larson Allan Jackson Avr

Nazi Reprisals Level Yugoslav Towns in Bombardment

London dispatch reports German dive bombers and artillery leveled three Slav towns Uzice Gornji Milanovac and Uzice after raids by the Yugoslav army of Mihailovic. Eyewitnesses claim Belgrade suffers typhus and food shortages with hundreds of bodies buried in ditches.

London Gan Yugegaslav Drala Mihailovic Belgrade Buahik Uzice Gornji Milanovac Bo Wdles

Proprietor Faces State Labor Charge

Two complaints charging violations of state labor laws were filed against Bart Abel at Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughn's court Tuesday. Complaints by deputy state labor commissioner J.anner Ward allege Inez Trained, 524 Richmond Avenue, worked 17 hours in excess of the limits on December 13 at Broadway and Wildeb rand Avenue.

Vlewsen Toustice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Bart Abel Advess Broadway Iilldebrand Avenue J. Canner Ward Inez Richmond Avenue

Republics Break With Axis Suggested By Pan American Conference

A Pan American official predicted within two days, 21 American republics would sever ties with the Axis powers. Argentina and Chile show shifting stances after talks between foreign ministers, with Chile proposing a conference of all American nations’ fighting forces. Brazil signals possible active neutrality end and cohesion with America, as Axis influence activities draw warnings from Mexican and other ministers.

Rio DE Janeiro Axia Argentina Enrique Rule Gunazu Brazil Osnaldo Aranta Rule ‘Guinazu Isoles Dentét Chile Halduita United States Venezuela Colombia Aranha Sumner Welles Ion Fund Pert Getulio Vargas Avinha America Ezequiel Padilla

Institute Set For Workers Meeting At Knights Hall

An Institute for workers is announced by the Ban Antoni Archdiasesan confraternity. A meeting at Knights of Columbus hall 1218 Mayarro Street is set for Saturday with Archbishop Lucey addressing laity about enlisting in religious instruction for children. Mariam Marke arrives from Washington to attend. Sessions run 10 to 3:08 p m Saturday 10 to 12 a m January 28 and 8 p m January 29.

Ban Antoni Archdiasesan Confraternity Knights of Columbus Hall Mayarro Street Lucey Mariam Marke Nations Washington

Man Held Over Ammunition Sales On City Street

A 32 year old man was arrested on the 400 block of Fast Gommeren Street for allegedly selling army ammunition. Police questioned him and said he could be turned over to federal authorities if he could explain where he procured the ammunition. The case relates to items purchased for home office or yard use under Classifications 103 to 116 in a classified advertisement.

Gommeren Street Polio Lieman Tye

Death Takes Retired Vet from Ogdensburg Resident Nichols

Benjamin K. Nichols 56 of Ogdensburg New York a retired medical department worker at Randolph Field died Monday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be at Aleme Funeral Home with interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and full military honors. Veterans groups will honor Nichols who served in World War I earning the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster among other decorations. Survivors include his widow Mrs Del Nichols and daughters May Belle Dina and Mrs Alder and three grandchildren.

Stair Benjamin K. Nichols Furnish Avenue Ness Aleme Funeral Home Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Sant Houston Ogdensburg Y Nichols Randolph Aso Uelude Trl Nichols Mrg May Belle Dina San Antonio Mir Hamilton

Roses in Home Lecture at Witte Museum Garden Center

An illustrated talk on Roses in Home by Mrs. John Camp at the Witte museum garden center at 10 30 a m Wednesday. Sponsors include Woodlawn Arete sta Four OClock and Monte Vista garden clubs. A plant exchange follows with cacti Agustenma pabinias and tris distributed. The center is open to the public.

John Camp Witte Museum Garden Center Woodlawn Aretesta Four O'Clock Monte Vista Ywbie

Birth Report Clarifies Birthday as May 28

A corrected birth certificate shows Baca, aged 33, was born on May 28 rather than the previously stated date. The notice confirms the true birth date and identifies the individual by full name and age.

Rantla I My Ann Baca

WPA Aid in Creek Work to Be Asked

San Antonio officials seek WPA aid for creek improvement as part of an emergency health and sanitation program. Willis E. Collins outlines a survey with Stewart King to grade banks lay rock and place culverts. The project aims to ease maintenance and mosquito control and prevent yellow fever risk from Creeks and brushy banks.

San Antonio Willis E. Collins Collis Stewart King Collins

State Department Shakeup Urged by Williams College Newsman

Max Werner of Williams College and The New Rewbie urged drastic changes to the State Department in San Antonio, criticizing liberal policy and calling for collectivist reforms, a three-point plan emphasizing centralized war production, domestic labor retraining, and aggressive political warfare including radio use. The remarks were delivered at a Thomas Jefferson High School meeting while personal discussions continued in a hotel room.

Max Werner Williams College Rewbie San Antoninas Department of State Red Latin America Argentina Chile State Department DeGaulle America Far East Oat Learher Thomas Jefferson High School

Optimists to Screen A Million Dollars a Day Film

The Optimist club will show the motion picture A Million Dollars a Day at 12 15 p m Wednesday in the Gunter hotel Fe Wees serves as chairman and leads the event for the group.

Optimist Club Gunter Hotel Fe Wees

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