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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1942

Page

2

Allied Commandos Raid Jap Base in New Guinea

Allied commandos conducted a surprise land raid on the Salamaua Jap base in northeast New Guinea, capturing equipment and causing 60 to 70 Jap casualties while Allied losses were minor. Details remain limited as United Nations forces pursue further reports from Port Moresby.

New Guinea United Nations Australia United Retions Java Macarthur Nead Salamaua Fort Moresby Port Moresby Butt Sildmann United States South Pacific Marine Active Uniited Nations Mube Komesum

Garbage Plan Uncertain for New Park Trucks

Park Commissioner Henry Hein said WPB reconsidered steel for five new garbage trucks but, after turning down the original request, offers no clear preference rating. He plans to resubmit for a minor rating while noting materials remain cold to the alloy dealers.

Henry Hein WPB Helin Stee

Prisoner Returned in 1968 Fraud Case

John Bear and Joseph Ordens were arrested in Tarama, Washington, on suspicion of fraud. Detective A. E. Marrer of Yacoma secured the prisoner extraction from Governor Coxe Blevenson, sending them to officers for custody after the investigation.

John Bear Joseph Ordens Tarama Wash A. E. Marrer F Yacoma Coxe 'Blevenson

Commons Starts Churchill Fight Continues Debate

Wardlaw Milne accused Churchill of a grave error linking defense duties to the prime minister's role and urged central leadership to coordinate all three services. He faulted war leadership in London for defeats in Libya and blamed misjudgments on Allied strategy, calling for a chiefs of staff with real power.

Churchill Defense Ministry Wardlaw Milne Britain Libya London Singapore Wardlaw-Milne Wielory Wardliw-Milne Tobruk Bilting Spain R.A. F Linga Roger Heyes Italy North Africa Sir Roger Commandos Mediterranean Siri Roger Admiralty Lyttelton

Donovan to Fort Worth Dinner Recaps Eighth Corps Move

Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan, commanding the Eighth Corps area, will depart for Fort Worth Wednesday for a farewell event. The note mentions WH ALLEN and a bomber unit, with unclear details due to OCR corruption.

Richard Donovan Eighth Corps Fort Wort Wednes Allen Rldaney Hed Chitrigg Dor Fae

War Heroes Parade Honor San Antonio Visitors

Rally marks S A welcome to war heroes from a cross country tour arriving by army transport from Los Angeles and Hollywood. The group spoke at Duncan Field and Kelly Field cadet gatherings, then lunch with Lt Gen Welter Kruse. A downtown parade and Alamo wreaths followed before a Dallas Fort Worth celebration and travel to New Orleans and St Louis.

Sam Antonio Duncan Field Mita Fwa Paul G. Wilkins Duncan Tieut W. 0. DewWare Army Vistt Kelly Kelly Field Cal Marvin W. Prosser Kelly Welter Kruse Third Army Fort Sam Houston Dan Ansonians Alamo Uney Stevenson Texas Dallas Fort Worth New Orleans St. Louis Maly San Antonio Los Angeles Hollyawood Rika Hayworth Lingo Turner Carole Landis

Services Set for Mrs. M. J. Lindsay

Mrs Mintle Jane Lindsey 41 died Monday at her home 308 Hays St. Interment in National Cemetery. Survived by husband Harold Lindsay daughter Doris Lindsay of San Antonio parents Steve and Mrs Bornak of Welman sisters Dorothy Tornak Mrs Lilian Cravens Mrs L Hunt all of San Antonio Mrs L Goode of Welmar Mrs M Ie of Houston brothers Steve Jr and Frank Dornak of Wellman. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at Akers Funeral Home.

Mervices Mintle Jane Lindsey Hays Akers Funeral George A. Curlee Esaling National Cemetery Harold Lindsay Doris Lindsay San Antonio Steve Bornak Welinary Dorothy Tornak Lilian Cravens If, L. Hunt L. Goode Welmar M. Ie Houston Steve Jr. and Piank Dornak Wellinar

Grant Store Launches Victory Drive Sale

W T Grant store staff begin a Victory Drive to sell war bonds and stamps. Store manager J D Letlife notes the drive aims for 4 percent of duty sales. Employees commit to bond purchases, with Hare reporting 100 percent participation by regular staff.

W. T. Grant J. D. Letlife Hare Betliffe

Two youths jailed for robbery of Shine Boy

Two youths aged 19 and 14 were jailed by county sheriff investigators after robbing a Shine Boy in front of the county jail with a knife. Investigators said the pair specialized in robbing Tess Beays and Shine Hoya, sticking knives in their ribs. At least 12 similar cases were reported in recent days.

Shine Investigatora Tess Beays Shine Hoya Investigatora Anid

Light Want Ads Offer Repair and Property Services

A vintage light want ad fragment urges readers to consult the Light Want Ads for repair services of all kinds, emphasize patriotism, and promote miscellaneous classified trades. It mentions cars, money, and defense holidays, inviting inquiries via a dial number for classified help.

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