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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1944

Page

6

Brazil Pilots To Join Fight Against German Submarines

An unidentified source said Brazilian pilots will join Allied air forces in the Mediterranean theater to counter German submarines patrolling coastal waters. The coastal air force is praised for its defensive posture and expected to strengthen protection against aerial and sea threats amid ongoing operations in the region.

Allied 2 Medierranean Cpistal Lanisen Ut Brazil Girmen Meith Medierrane

Tomatoes in Valley Escape Crop Damage

Mus ll en Jan 26 UP Most of the Rin Grande section's crop escaped serious damage from frost and rough weather. Estimates place the 49,000 acres yield at 35,000 tons, the largest on record, with vines to be harvested April and May. Cabbage and beets suffered, and output for crops may drop 40 to 80 percent. Canadian war plants produced about 45 million dollars worth of mu.

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Decision in Union Case Reversed

A New York Fourth Court reversed a lower ruling in a long feud between the Carpenters union and its locals. The appellate panel found the evidence insufficient to support the suspension and fines on members who worked with non union carpenters at a La tedo job site. The International threatened further appeals while the local body faces possible rehearing and ongoing disputes in several states.

Carpenters’ Union Cay Faree Wig New York Minnesota California Woody Lhe Rozers the International Sux’ Peeme Rey Betall H. B. Zechry San Internaonal Wen Thiyscyerth District Iscai Cimlernationg Fowth Cour Apreliate Eid

Sylvan Hills Annexed to Alamo Heights

Alamo Heights annexed the Sylvan Hills area north of the city after a petition reportedly signed by 90 percent of residents. The area adds 198 homes, fire and police protection, utilities, and new tax implications as the city expands boundaries and sets rates for city and school taxes. The move follows concerns over airport access and prior territorial changes nearby.

Alamo Alamo Heights Patteson George S. Trotter J. D. Knox Enty Claywell Drive New Braunfels Avenue Tuseda Dirive End O Charris Holt Sylvan Hills San Antonio

Morning Sun Triggers Fort Benning Sentry Alarm

At Fort Benning a sentry woke with a dawn glow causing his alarm to sound. Fire crews found no fire as the sun rose over the barracks and illuminated a window. The incident ended without injuries or damage.

Drunken Interurban Incident Shocks Dallas Crowd

In Dallas on January 26 a man stumbled from an interurban car in a drunken state. Veteran Officer John Henderson questioned him about his drink as the man claimed he had several bottles of berry juice. The scene drew attention from witnesses and officials.

Dallas Inpariatinn John Henderson Henderson

Pettingill Critiques Roosevelt Third Term Drift

Samuel B Pettingill a Jeffersonian Democrat and national columnist spoke against a fourth term for President Roosevelt. He urged limit to eight years, favors constitutional amendment, and advocated return of government power to the people. He was to address Optimists and Lions on postwar transportation issues as general counsel of the Transportation Association of America.

Samuel B Pettingill Jim Farley National White Houses Roosevelt Pettingill Cordell Mull Gunter Hole Transportation Association of America

Nine Bodies Recovered From Fort Crashed in Gulf

Fort Myers Florida January 26 The search for the last of ten crew members of a Plume Fortress ends with three more bodies recovered from the wreckage near Buckingham Field Florida The known death toll rises to nine after a mid air collision with a fighter plane The fighter pilot parachuted to safety while the Fort Tess airmen apparently did not have time to bail out

Fort Myers Fla Gulf of Mexico Buckingham Field Fin Fort Tess

Bulgarian deputies press for better Russia ties and troop withdrawal

In Stockholm on January 26, Bulgarian parliamentarians urged reconciliation with Russia and withdrawal of troops from disputed areas. They also called for improved relations with Turkey as parliament met for the first time since Allied air strikes on Sofia. Opposition factions control about a quarter of seats.

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Dance Created in P L s Honor in City Ball Room

Commissioner P L Anderson praised dancer Teddie Young who debuted a new step named Anderson s Pride coming after James Quin and Roosevelt on the Rhine. Young showed the move at a city hall event and discussed its sentimental glide suited for the ballroom.

P. L. Anderson C.K. Quin Roosevelt Teddie Young San Antonie Youn Paducah Kylorn Anderson Young Quin

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