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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1944

Page

16

Bricker Addresses Spanish War Veterans at McKinley Dinner

Governor Bricker spoke to about four thousand veterans at the United Spanish War Veterans dinner in Pittsburgh as he campaigns for the Republican nomination. He defended soldiers voting legislation, praised McKinley era aims in the Philippines, and urged steadfast support for Ohio’s GOP candidates amid war and political debates.

Thwell Brown Pittsburgh John W. Slicker Ohio Chargers Washington Congress Robert A. Watt Ohio Roosevelt Goveror Bricker United Spanish War Veterans, Veteran Appeal Capitol Columbus William McKinley Bruker McKinsey Spain Bricker Wlliam McKinley Philippine Islands United States Ullmnate Tragher Philippines Edward S. Mathias Supreme Court of Ohio Destiny Cey

Hitler Indebted To Osa Johnson and Royalties Owed

Genial Getts, husband and former manager of explorer Osa Johnson, asserts at a Plaga hotel breakfast that Johnson still owes $100000 in royalties for wartime film profits. Johnson, busy with books and film projects, aims to teach children about the outdoors while producing new works and wildlife toys.

Hitler Osa Johnson Getts Genial Glark H. Getts Plaga Osa Appearnce Abbey Municipal Auditorium Hiller Manger Collet Roysities Ald Solomons San Antonians Africa Martin Johnson

Roosevelt's Soldier Vote Message Sparks Capitol Clash

Capitol Hill reacted to President Roosevelt's soldier vote message with heated dispute. Republicans condemned the strong critique as an overreach and Democrats split, noting the bill faces delay before a vote next week in the House.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Capitol House Roustvelt Ini

Blasting Machines Clean Army Cartridges Efficiently

Special abrasive blasting machines streamline cleaning of millions of metal belt links for 30 and 50 caliber machine gun cartridges. The process promises quick and cost effective results for military procurement.

Army

Rawson quits as Argentina's Brazil envoy

Montevideo Uruguay July 28. General Arturo Rawson resigns as Argentina's ambassador to Brazil amid government upheaval following severance of relations with the Axis. Rawson, once president for three days, broke with Ramirez over pro Allied stance and congratulatory telegram after the break.

Rawson Argentina Brazil Montevideo Uruguay Jal Arturo Rawson Pedro Ramirez Ramirez Ards Col Enrique FP. Gonzales

Protest Over War Atrocities Story Draws Critics

Dr. V. F. Spensley leader of New Mexico's Bataan relief group condemned the release of alleged Jap atrocity reports. He said publishing such accounts would inflict unnecessary torment on relatives. The Betsan reef organization formed in Albuquerque aids 1875 New Mexico men with the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment stationed during the Philippines campaign.

Albuquerque N. M INS V. 4. Spensley New Mexico Bataan War and Navy Departments Spensley 200Th Coast Artillery Regiment Philippines Japan

Filipinos Aid Prisoners Amid Manila Parade

An official account from the bar and navy departments reports Filipino civilians offered aid to dying American and Filipino prisoners forced to march in Manila while Japanese guards beat those who aided them. Melvyn H. McCay, a former prisoner who escaped, described crowds giving water and fruit when guards were absent.

Washington Manila Bar and Navy Departments Bataan Correguin Qoemer Melvyn H. McCay

Solon Urges Retaliation For Atrocities

Washington report notes Senator Clark urging the United Nations to bomb Japan out of existence and hang the Mikado in retaliation for atrocities against American and Filipino POWs. Democratic Leader Barkley condemns war crimes as beyond civilization prompting American resolve. Chairman Thomas cites shocking prison reports from Shanghai and Hongkong. Population note compares New York City growth to early US-Canada population.

Washington United Nations Japan Senator Glark D- Mo Clark Barkley Thomas Utah Shanghai Hongkong

Devil of Metals Tin Legend Among Ancient Metal Lore

Tin was long viewed by ancient cultures as the devil of the metals, a feared and powerful element tied to myths and alchemical belief. The label reflects early contrasts between tin and other metals in craft and superstition.

Tin

Gold Stocks Reported At About 22 Billion Dollars

United States gold stocks are valued at roughly 22 billion dollars as reported, indicating substantial reserves. The figure reflects official estimates of bullion held in government and related holdings.

United States

United States suspends oil shipments to Spain

The United States halted scheduled February oil shipments from the Caribbean to Spain as part of a broader policy reexamination. The move, linked to Spain's Civil War debts and a German-Spanish financial accord, pressures Franco's government amid Allied calls for tighter anti Axis measures.

Washington Meny Spain Gerz Generglissimo Franco United States Caribbean Hull Britain Gibraltar Germany Argentina Spal Portgual France

Aid Cut Off for Washington Van and POW Reports

Presidential Secretary Early said reports of Japanese atrocities against American prisoners were released because further relief supplies could not reach the prisoners. He noted the issue of exchange and repatriation is for the State Department, handled through the Swiss government, and that the time had come for release of the factual reports. The piece also promotes The American Weekly magazine.

Washington Van Barly Atate Tarly

Early Tax Returns Urged to Begin Filing Promptly

The treasury urged wage earners to start filing income tax returns as soon as they receive wage and tax receipts. With about 50,000,000 returns expected before the March 15 deadline, officials aim to reduce the last minute rush.

Don Jan

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