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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1944

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U S Ban on Oil to Spain Sparks Global Tension

Washington reports a sweeping U S move cutting oil shipments to Spain amid Franco pressure. The action aims to coerce Spain into choosing sides as Allied and Axis forces maneuver. Officials warn of potential shocks to Iberian trade and Spanish economy as Britain, Spain, and Franklin allies weigh responses.

Washington Jim Bpal Shey Grasse Cy Parinenil Franc Dsith Franco WAT Eward Spa Possels U. S Brunia United States Spain Thesa

Washington Roundup Agreement Nears on Tax Bill

Washington conferees aim to complete the new tax bill costing the public about 2315.8 million in years ahead. Senate leaders expect quick fixes on war renegotiation contracts and five minor amendments, with a conference vote likely within days. A filibuster threat looms as debates over soldier voting and state control persist. Tonight Americans celebrate President Roosevelt’s birthday with nationwide balls to aid infantile paralysis research.

Washington House Senate Jeris George Senate Finance Mon Cay Sen Ator Green Roosevelt

Heroism of Yank Paratrooper Told in Spokane

Spokane dispatch reports Tony Maiorana a paratrooper who, after breaking a thigh in a jump, had the limb strapped by medics and remained with his unit for a full week as they secured a New Guinea airstrip. He crawled the wire toward the objective and killed one enemy soldier. Maiorana later received the Purple Heart at Baxter General Hospital.

Spokane Wash Tony Maiorana New Guinea Bexter General Hospital Maiorana Lucy Maiorana Milwanker

Negro 25 Dies After Attacker Sought at City Hospital

A 25 year old Negro man, identified as Omme Duntan, died at Robert B. Green Hospital from a fractured skull suffered Friday night in an attack on West Commerce Street. He was struck with a blunt instrument and lost consciousness but could not name his attacker. Police seek the assailant in this city crime.

Omme Duntan Milam Street Robert B. Green Beig West Commerce Street

Slavs Rout Nazis In Sharp Battle Near Croatia

Marshal Tito's communique reports Yugoslav Partisans routed an enemy detachment at the Krka river in Croatia. About 250 Germans were killed and several tanks were destroyed. Croatian fronts also cleared enemy lines and installations along the river.

Lordon Tilg

Death March Memoir Details Brutal Japanese Camp Ordeal

A survivor recalls the Bataan Death March scenes with wounds, starvation, and bayoneting in 1942. Filipinos risked torture to deliver scrap food as guards brutalized prisoners. Names like Dyess and Grishio appear, and escapees from Japanese camps are noted alongside wartime dispatches from Washington on tire rationing policies for motorists.

Dyess Grashio Col William F. Durse Oit Manila Bilibid Grishio Davao Bataan Fran Peas Burvank Calif

Venezuelan Match Shortage Signals Crisis

In Canavas Venezuela a critical match shortage has developed with nearly every store displays "nn hay" meaning there is none. Prices have soared to as much as a quarter for a box that cost a penny in the United States. Shipments from the United States have been delayed.

Canavas Venezuela United States

Petrillo Sued by Theater Manager

New York January 20 James C Petrillo President of the American Federation of Musicians is named in a $50,000 damage suit filed in supreme court by theater manager David T Nederlander of Detroit. Nederlander says he was forced to hire union musicians under threat of strikes and paid a total weekly salary of 500 dollars for a year despite pleas that music was not required for his theater which specialized in dramatic productions.

New York James C. Petrillo American Federation of Musiciang AM Why Supreme Court David T. Nederlancer Detroit Lafayette Theater Amis

Walk Out After Reprimand Stalls Ford Engine Plant

Detroit's Highland Park Ford plant idle as 1700 workers walk out after a union committee member was summoned to the labor relations office for smoking in a restricted area. Company officials cited the demonstration as grounds for the stoppage and refused to discuss the matter. The United Automobile Workers union did not comment.

Detroit Pratt and Whitney Ford Highland Park Fhe Labor Relations Office United Automalte

Minister McDonald Preaches Sunday Messages at Palins Heights

The Palin Heights Church of Christ on demines and DrSato streets will feature The Minister of the apostles as the lesson topic for both morning and evening services led by M McDonald the church's minister. Morning worship is at 11 00 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Congregational singing will mark both services In Lincoln Adolphus Robert Talbot a longtime Modern Woodmen of America leader and former Bryan partner died last night.

pPalin Heights Church of Christ, Demines DrSato Woodmen Ries Lincoln Neb Dan Adolphus Robert Talbot Williams Jennings Bryan Ational Woodmen of America

Flier Bails Out Gored by Elephant in Indian Jungle

Jan 29 report from Delhi Ischia describes Airman Akers of Fibent being badly gored by an elephant while making a jungle escape after a parachute breakout. He was kicked, thrown, and left for miles before reaching a thicket where he was later found and taken for treatment. He is recovering.

New Delhs Ischia Pis Stanley We Akers Akers China

U S S Missouri Launching Set in New York Harbor

New York reports the 4000 ton U S S Missouri launches ahead of schedule at Braghill Navy Yard. Sponsor Mary Margaret Truman, daughter of Senator Truman, christens the ship costing about 20 million dollars. The vessel, sister to ships New Jersey and Wisconsin, will displace 46 acres of land in water when fully equipped and will serve civilian and industrial needs of a city the size of Santa Fe.

New York Missouri Braghiln Navy Yard Moss Mary Margaret Truman U.S Harry S. Truman T-Moc Wisconsin Denk Shiate Hee Keel Ane Hien Abe Santa Fe N. Mi Navy

May Defends Delay After Veterans Pay Cut Controversy

The article criticizes Chairman Andrew J. May of the House Military Affairs Committee for jamming through a conference bill that cut veterans muster-out pay. It alleges he prevented the American Legion’s protest telegram from being read on the House floor and accuses him of brashly seeking speed over proper action. It calls for voters in Kentucky to assess May in November.

Congress Andrew J. May House Military Affairs May American Legion Legion Washington Representative May Kentucky

Fla Stricken Stars Recovering

Hollywood chatter notes Ida Lupino’s busy comeback plan at Warners and ongoing projects for Judy Garland Betty Hutton Ina Lupine Jennifer Jones and others amid illness from the studio’s pace. Vivian Blaine steps into a role. Bob Crosby leaves his MGM contract for emote potential. Steve Crane seeks better prospects away from Lana Turner.

Loualla Chicago Leonard Warren Judy Gara Betty Hulton Ina Lupine Jennifer Jones Ida Lupino Warners Ie Tin Paul Heneeth Belo Jesus Heaven Muriel Hoy Bolton Micy Bolton California Dda Hollywood Steve Crane M-G-M Becuse Lana Steve Columbia Janet Blair

Arnold Douglas Wedding Slated

The engagement of Barbara Douglas, daughter of aircraft maker Donald W Douglas, to Lieut. William Price Arnold, son of Gen. Henry H. Arnold, was announced. No wedding date yet due to orders. Arnold stationed at Camp Irwin, California.

Los Angeles Barbara Douglas Donald W. Douglas William Price Arnold H. H. Arnold Army Air Forces Douglas Camp Irwin Calif

City News Dance and Venues in January Listings

January listings show multiple dance events across Helotes Inn Wierner Lodge Dermann Sons Hall and local venues. Alfred Schizelar Orchestra provides music on Saturdays Sundays 8 30 to 2 30 with 25 cent admission. Other acts include Mae jachy Louie and Jill Rand at Danner Casteeville and Joe Hart Manns Orchestra at Hill Top Hall plus a Turkey Trotters act at the Datite Hill Top Hall.

Wierner Lodge Dermann Sons Hall Alfred Schizelar Orch Sat & Sun Danner Casteeville Wernett’s Garden Sun Joe Hart Manns I Adv Hill Top Sat Turkey ‘Trotters Jladv

CEF Meeting Next Friday at YWCA Center

An inter denominational CEF conference is set for Friday February 4 at the YWCA Fifth and Broadway. Afternoon session starts 2 p.m. and the evening program at 7:45 p.m. Speakers include Alan Hey Hamilton Harvey A Moon L E Huber and C L Young representing Child Evangelism Fellowship activities in Dallas and the South.

YW. CG. A. Fifth Broadway Alan Hey Hamilton New Child Evangelism Institute Dallas Harvey A. Moon L. E. Huber Southern Bibie Trading School C. L. Young Child Evangelian Fellowship Child Evangelism Pera

Five Children Die in Chicago Fire

In Chicago a destructive fire destroyed a one story frame house in which five children aged 154 months to 12 years slept. A sixth child escaped. Parents Lawrence and Mrs Porter were at work at the time. The blaze occurred in suburban Stony's Pare A. Authorities reported the tragic loss today.

Chicago Stony's Pare Lawrence Porter

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