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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1942
Page
4
Washington dispatch reports Japan preparing a Siberian push as U. S. rent control and price ceilings take effect. The House approved $75 million for the OPA, aiming to fund enforcement of new anti inflation measures and expand offices, though a potential shortfall could curb operations and staffing.
Japan massed troops and planes on the Manchukuo border opposite Siberia amid reports of a renewed Japanese offensive in China’s northwest. A pomeradian agency note claimed Japanese troops launched a Renegal drive in Suiyuan, likely aiming to dismantle Chinese forces in Manchukuo, while Tokyo declared no imminent attack. Neutral observers doubted an immediate thrust, yet signs point to an expanding offensive tied to broader Russia-Axis moves in the region.
Chicago July 1 The orchestra leader Ortin Tucker travels to Cornell for junior lieutenant training. He says Bonnie Baker will not wait for him, noting she learned his faults over six years with his band. A partial dispatch mentions Philippine veterans and actions near Fukien and Formosa with military context.
WASHINGTION July 1 Rear Admiral Frans Jack Metches commander of a task force in the Coral Sea battle won a promotion to vice admiral. Roosevelt sent the nomination to the Senate. Also nominated was Fletcher Town of Marshalltown La Plata Md for command of the task force with Lexington in the Coral Sea victory. Ferguson reappointed federal housing commissioner.
Texas political reports describe Hal Collins and Senator W Lee O Daniel running a dual campaign tour with sound trucks and autos, criticizing labor racketeers and rubber promises while Coke Stevenson runs a restrained race. Campaign spending tallies show Moody and Allred contrasts, with detailed expense notes and contributions.
Juarez was sentenced to 69 days in county jail after pleading guilty to assault on Elvira Ramirez, 14, of 619 South Comal Street. Judge C J Matthews presided in County Court at Law No 2 Wednesday morning.
There were 611 prisoners in the county jail during June, according to Charles Peters, chief deputy short. Of these, 77 were state and county prisoners and 40 were federal. There were 149 persons in jail Wednesday.
The San Antonio Lions club installed officers at a regular luncheon at the Gunter hotel. Installed were Luther M. Bickett president and John R. Hutchins first vice president among others, with Maj Dayle Tayd assistant chaplain and directors including Arthur Fabra Norman Scholl Crtmen George Stableford and Thomas F. Conroy. Entertainment featured David A. Fromme and Ben Morin.
U S artillery and infantry simulate a major assault on a hill position near Australia with an Australian general directing fire. Shells rain down for minutes as doughboys advance into a staged trap. The scene blends realistic combat with training, foretelling future battles against Japanese strongholds and underscoring a belief in striking first.
Dr. Frances E. Townsend, originator of the Townsend plan, will address about 1006 members of eight Town send clubs in San Antonio at the Taylor Tabernacle on Hampshire Avenue Friday at 8 p.m. He will urge payment of war bonds and stamps and discuss the Townsend movement before traveling Saturday to Corpus Christi for another talk.
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