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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1942
Page
6
A bill to expand bollworm eradication in Texas cotton districts cleared the Senate yesterday. It would require inspection of railway cars and other vehicles entering the United States from Mexico to curb pests. The measure now goes to the president for signature.
In San Diego on January 24, local taxi firms began hiring women cabbies to replace male drivers drafted for war work. Ada Miller, Mrs. Gray, Linville and Birk were among the first to drive for Joe Green, operator of the city's largest fleet. Test trips showed women delivering quicker rides than many men, and Green plans to favor widows of service members killed in action when hiring continues.
St Marys Exes will elect officers at the annual membership meeting Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on the university campus. Robert Leng will deliver a presidential report, with annual reports by treasurer Clent Holzhaus secretary Miss Chariots Bauer and membership committee chair Ernest Raba.
The San Antonio Little Theater opens auditions for the fourth season production Mr and Mrs Nou based on a Frances and Richard Lockridge novel. Tryouts for 14 men and four women are at the Little Theater workshop 942 San Pedro Avenue at 7 30 p m Sunday. Those willing to help with painting sets scenery design or other tasks should interview Joe Clay Roberts, director, at the workshop 2 p m Saturday.
Winthrop Rockefeller, son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was advanced to second lieutenant today at Fort Benning Georgia. He joined a number of infantry graduates in completing basic training and earning commissions amid a cadet corps ceremony.
Lieut. Col. George Honnen Unto named deputy chief of staff at Third Army HQ. He recently returned from Hawaii and has served at West Point as assistant commandant of cadets. Married in 1920 in San Antonio, his wife Helen Peyton is daughter of Brig. Gen. BE Peyton. He holds a US Military Academy B.S. and attended Infantry School Fort Benning and CGSC. they will reside at 922 Artillery Post Fort Houston.
The 4-H girls of PF Stewart school elected Agnes Sodrok as president Mary Joe Terrell as vice Mary Lou Kulumark as secretary and treasurer Toades ana Erryn Anigh elected as delegates to the colliel conference with Breney as secreation.
Salvation Army leaders gather for dedication of a new USO center at the Palms hotel 505 North Press Street in San Antonio with Commissioner Lamb and Lieut. Col. Hickey among speakers and a 2 p.m. start. Events include sermons at Christ Episcopal church Denver Heights Methodist and the 23rd Infantry Chapel, plus a dinner at the Menger hotel honoring General Donovan and Commissioners Arnold and Lamb.
Officials say a sabotage plot against Toronto fire facilities was foiled with the discovery of 39 damaged hydrants. The hydrants had soft press spindles hammered out of shape, preventing key wrenches from opening valves and hindering firefighting.
Bishop Ralph A Ward head of the Methodist church in Shanghai has been interned by Japanese forces, along with several associates. Dr Chester B Rappe, a Methodist missionary in Chungking, informed the board of mission of the detention. The message did not specify when the internment occurred or identify other detained clergy.
Smrasal son of Mr and Mrs L G Gmasel 411 East Glenn avenue who died Thursday will be held at 9 a m Saturday at the Porter Loring chapel followed by religious services at Henry's Catholic church. He was a native of San Antonio. Survivors include a brother Louis H Smasal sister Mrs Lucila Stott grandfather Louis Emasal all of San Antonio. Funeral services for George Lea
TEBERAN Jan 23. Sid Godiray Rhodes, chief of the UN transportation directorate to Tran life Mine to Russia, said supplies through Tran have trebled since the route opened. He added hopes it will be doubled again by spring.
The report to the nation from the office of frets and figures states that the navy faces a two fold task. It must apply its firepower while maintaining a strong defensive patrolling role to shield the continental coastline. Naval forces act as two mobile arks of steel guarding access to the Americas and preventing German ships from reaching Pacific routes, a historic naval challenge.
Washington dispatch reports weak federal excise tax receipts since October 1. Tax on local telephone bills jewelry furs toll electrical appliances underperform. slot machines and pinball earnings at 4.7 million show small excess over projections while legal actions loom for further tax measures.
An article by Dr. Herold C. Whitnall argues that detonating bombs to trigger volcanic eruptions is scientifically plausible. The piece cites Japan's volcanic activity and notes the potential for disastrous effects if such tactics were used, reflecting wartime fears.
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