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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1942

Page

3

Two Brothers Join Marines to Free Prisoner Brother

Brady Jan 29 Paul Gotte age 4 and Rolan Cottle age 12 enlist in the United States Marines to hasten Elmer Gotte’s release who is a prisoner of the Japanese. Ebner served six years in the navy and is stationed at Guam. No news since the war began. Brady notes the Marines are active on land sea and air, citing family ties to O L Cutler of Rachelle county.

Brady Paul Gotte Rolan Cottle United States Marines Elmer Ebner Navy Wrhs Guam Pao

War 25 Years Ago Today January 29 1017

War notes recite events from Pelcograd Russia where L N and Ailes discuss stronger fronts against Germain rafters sighted 700 ties off Sandy Wook and Sipa warships on the Jenkout warn oping. Asiatic Turkey gains first possession on the right bank of the eres river near Kut El para. General Metaxas dies after 40 days illness. Rome claims Italian forces recaptured positions on the Albanian front. Italian retreat continues as British troops advance near Dernia in Eibyn.

L. N Ailes Pelcograd Russia Germain Sandy Wook Brit Sipa Jenkout Warnoping Isk Turkey Kut-Elpara Eres River THDAT Metaxas Greece Albania Rome Pasitsans Tlaliana Dernia Eibyn

Roosevelt Birthday Tribute From Soviet Envoy

Alexander Troyanovsky, the Soviet ambassador to the United States and Japan, praised President Franklin D Roosevelt for an immeasurable service to mankind on the eve of his forthcoming birthday. The remarks arrived amid a complex exchange on wartime policy and alliance dynamics between the two nations.

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Bandits Rob Bank in Mexia. Police Close In

Mexia January 21 search continues for two bandits who robbed the Prendergast Binich National Bank of twenty thousand dollars. Police Chief A B McKenzie says the robbers likely remain within five miles of the city and roads into Mexia are blocked as officers pursue the suspects.

MEXIA Reileers Tyroy Prendergast-Binich National Bank Puk Pt A. 3B McKenzie

Six Colonels Nominated For Brigadier General Gallantry

President Roosevelt on Gen Douglas MacArthur recommendation nominated six colonels for brigadier general for gallantry in the Philippines. Names include Hugh J. Casey Clinton A. Pierce Arnold J. Funk William Marquat Harold H. George and Carl H. Seals. Also promotions to major general and additional brigadiers announced.

Washington Roosevelt Douglas MacArthur Oday Philippines Hugh, J. Casey Ensingers Clinton A. Pierce Cavalry Arnold J. Funk Infantry William Marquat Coast Artlillery Harold H. George Air Corps Carl H. Seals Adjutant General Department Senare Brenon B. Somervell Army General Staff Somervell WEA Ad New York City Army Construction Quartermaster General Sherman Afites Thomas Mr. Robins Carl Spantz David McCoach Jr James Arthur Gode Jr Roger Baldwin Colton Robert McGowan Littlejohn Henry Ispiese Atrand Hugh Chapman

Ribbentrop Kin Held in U S Case

New York January 23 A relative of Joachim von Ribbentrop former German foreign minister was held in federal custody on charges of conspiracy tied to the sale of gems seized by Nazi forces. Proceeds were alleged to fund propaganda and subversive activities in the United States. Werner von Clemm, a German born naturalized citizen, was indicted and remanded after failing to post 10 000 bail.

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Sub Fight Torpedo Duel Nazi Loses

The German submarine U-95 was sunk after a torpedo duel with a Netherlands sub in the Mediterranean. Capt. Gert Schreiber and 21 others survived and were brought to Britain. The Dutch submarine escaped damage as German authorities reported the loss of the U-95 with all hands.

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Irish Girls Don’t Like Jitterbugs Dance Hall Exchange

A Northern Ireland port tale notes Irish girls finding American soldiers at local dance halls agreeable but not adept at jitterbug steps. The piece mocks the soldiers’ attempts at dating and suggests they struggle to distinguish jitterbug style from other dances.

Dieland Vay Vi— Rae Nat Ireland

Shielded From Typhus for Army Personnel

Surgeon General offers typhus and cholera vaccines to all U S Army personnel assigned to climates with disease risk. The Journal of the American Medical association notes vaccines may be given every four to six months during ongoing infection danger, with Plague Vaccine dates added per medical judgment.

AEF United States Army Alizas Apiertony Merleal Association

18th Century Dining Room Group Auction Description

18th century dining room group featuring Duncan Phyfe table with wide 8 inch leaf and pedestal base seating. Buffa set includes two large drawers and two side compartments with Sheraton style fireside chairs and one armchair. Soft upholstered damask seats in genuine mahogany finish with hand-tubbed joints and date-like finish.

Duncan Physe Sheraton

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