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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1944

Page

2

Argentine Embassy Reveals U S Economic Sanctions on Argentina

The Argentine Embassy disclosed U S sanctions aimed at Argentina, restricting exports and oil and fuel equipment shipments amid a fuel shortage in winter. Embassy spokesmen said articles bought and paid for are stacked in warehouses but cannot be shipped, with steel, airplane parts, and construction materials also affected.

Norman Armour Argentina Are Tieles Rentina Buenos Aires Commerce Department Boliva

Import permits issued for Argentine cheese and raw materials

The report notes new permits to import five trillion pounds of Argentine cheese and materials essential for the UN war economy. Trade figures show U S purchases of Argentine goods valued at billions, highlighting a growing dollar balance that cannot be burned in locomotives.

United States Argentina Ywillion Dallas Argentiia

W E McKenzie Named Bank Officer

W E McKenzie former manager officer of W Ty Moody company in Galveston is named executive vice president of Maemo National Bank. Announcement Monday also promotes Ernest L Brown to executive vice president and shifts J O McCaskill to first vice president. W C Herpel rises from cashier to vice president and W Graff from assistant cashier to vice president.

W. HE. McKenzie W. Ty Moody Company Galveston Maemo National Bank Promo Yon Ernest L. Brown J. O. McCaskill W. C. Herpel W. Graff

Services for Harry Bull Sr. Held Tuesday at St Marys

Funeral services for Harry Bull Sr. will be held Tuesday at St Marys Gatholle with a requiem mass at 3 a m. in the church. Burial follows at St Michael's Cemetery. He was born in Hamburg Germany and survived by his widow Marie Bull two sons August and Henry Bull a daughter Mary Elizabeth Parts and a brother Francis Bull of Lindsay.

Tunseral Barry P. Bull St. Mary's Gatholle Etiarets Leroy Manning St. Michael's Cemetery Bull Brrth Hamburg Germany Marie Bull August O Hinery Bully Mars Elizabeth Parts Ae Bother Francis Bull of Lindsay

City Health Dept. Employee Dies

Sansone G) Gervalal of the city health department died at his residence 538 East Gavrtiant street Monday. He is survived by two brothers and several nieces. Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday from the Anpehis chapel with requiem mass at San Fernando Cathedral. Very Rev. M. Ninu, GM, officiating. Interment will be in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery.

Sansone Gervalal MHK Gavrtiant Anpehis San Fernando Cathedral M. Ninu San Fernando

Coolidge Kin in Double Slaying

In Hayward Wisconsin Ernest W Coolidge age 66 a cousin of the late President Coolidge shot and killed his wife at their Sawyer County home then killed himself authorities said the bodies were found by Leon of Bleckwort Wis who had gone to the home to visit his parents.

Argentine Press Faces Three Day Suspension Debate Over War Policy

A jagged report from Buenos Aires indicates a government suspension of a major paper for eight days amid debate over its pro Axis rhetoric and war readiness. UPI cites State Department excerpts from a June 20 speech as critics warn of broader conflict risk.

Buenos Aires Argentina UPI State Department Htekel Cablido United Nations Samme United States Tale Department Jun Argenting Peron Fivat U. S Arister Feron

Melee In Boston Narrows To Service Members Trial

In Boston a street melee in a predominantly Negro district led to the arrest of 29 servicemen, 20 facing arraignment on charges including carrying knives and disorderly conduct. Police report over 200 vicinities involved, with 40 patrolmen and others deploying to quell the disturbance after an order to move a doorway near Ruggles and Warrington streets sparked the clash.

Boston Dilly Fiy Kent Beelon Reo Uves Miney Potter Fattelman Jos P. Holfervate Ruggles Warrington Street HeVernan Wwt

Higgins Plans Mexican Shipyard Reach With Government

Andrew Higgins of New Orleans says he hopes to establish a shipyard in Mexico to build landing boats. He contends the Mexican government favors the project and plans discussions with President Camacho and other officials in Mexico City.

Mexico City Andrew Higgins New Orleans Bsilleler Verrerun Higgiin Wie Camacho Mire

Revolutionary Party Wins Governor Election in Aguas Calientes

In Mexico City July, the Revolutionary Party claimed victory in the gubernatorial race in Aguas Calientes. Jesus M. Rodrigues was named the winner by party headquarters amid opposition charges of irregularities. National Action Party reported no victory for Aquiles Blorduy.

Revolutionary Party Mexico City Yatty Aguas Cillenses Jesus M. Rodrigues Aguas Calientes National Action Party Aqulles Blorduy National Action Aguas Mexico Casuadatoa

Indications Nazis Used Wooden Bullets in France

Washington reports from Allied forces indicate wooden bullets may have caused injuries among American troops in France. Maj. Gen. A W Kerner notes fibrous splinters and wounds not healing as metal bullet injuries do. Microscopic tests planned to confirm wooden origin. Among 601 wounded in two hospitals, one death occurred. most wounds dated to D-day.

Washington INS Ladey France War Department A. W. Kerner Ehief Allied Expeditionary Forces Adul Fibrowa

Swimming Feat Aids Bond Sales Patrols Mississippis East St. Louis Swim

A bizarre war bond stunt near East St. Louis saw George Hopper, 42, of Bust 82, Louisiana, tow beer barrels while handcuffed and complete a one mile swim across the Mississippi River in an hour and a half. The event aimed to boost bond purchases amid wartime fundraising.

Couis Ins George Hopper Lous Kapper Mississippi River East St. Louis

Mexico Renames Jeep After Military Vehicle Era

In Mexico City on July 3, the defense ministry announced a change in the vehicle’s name once associated with lend-lease military transports. The term Jeep will be replaced by a new designation reflecting its postwar utility, though the exact wording remains officially stated.

Mexico Defense Ministry

Yanks Wave First Pay Day in France

CBS reports thousands of American troops received their first pay in France with blue francs. Front reports note delays in some units buying goods as towns hold back to allow French to stock up. Army post offices handle money orders as soldiers send funds home.

New York France CBS Front Uiere Army Post Boing & Land Office Une-boya Fo

Kansas Wheat Harvest Moves Across the State

Kansas faces a labor crunch as harvest begins statewide with a USDA estimate of 174,640,000 bushels. In St John and Pawnee, locals like jeweler W E Carter, County Treasurer Clayton Milloway, deputy Ray Monger, County Attorney Vincent Fleming, and Rev OC Stranne prepare crews to gather the crop, the season’s core task.

Kansas City Statford County St. John Kan Kansas United States Department of Agriculture Grays Pawneé Bacher Sam Dumler W. E. Carter Clayton Milloway Ray Monger Anit Vincent Fleming Andal McPherson Sranrie

Ed Ruhnke Dies Suddenly at Church

Ed Ruhnke 66 of 1638 South Loves Street died Sunday morning while attending Mass at St Henry's Catholic Church. Panern services 8:30 Tuesday from Mrs Mary Duft 115 Preston Avenue. requiem Mass 6am at St Henry's led by Rev Henry Herbst. Interment in St Joseph's Cemetery. Survived by four sisters Annie Heberer Mary Duft Mas Padlan Simon and Ernestine THets. Frank Ruhuke listed as weather.

Ed Ruhnke Southloves Street St. Henry's Catholic Church Panern Mary Duft Preston Avenue St. Henry’s Church Henry Herbst St. Joseph's Cemetery Survivewa Annie Heberer Mas Padlan Simon Ernestine Thets Wrather Frank Ruhuke

Six Fugitive Soldiers Sought In Tyler Escape

Six soldiers fled Camp Fannin stockades and are being sought by local and Camp Fannin officers. The escape occurred after overpowering a guard and fleeing into nearby woods.

Tyler Camp Fannin Priser Stockades

Norman Davis Funeral Set

Norman Davis distinguished Red Cross official and former diplomat died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Virginia. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday in Alexandria. Davis, a Tennessee native and veteran banker, served in Cuba and as ambassador in Madrid amid war relief efforts. Secretary Hull praised his world leading service and lifelong patriotism.

Alexandria Y.m.c Davis Amerian Red Dyess Tennessee Cuba Miree Hat Bprings Lng Roosevelt Hull

Chicago Necktie Bus Strike Expands Across Terminals

The necktie strike widened to three Chicago bus depots, forcing outside workers to staff the sites. unionists walked out over wearing collars in heat, halting ticket sellers, dispatchers, and baggage handlers while drivers stayed at their posts amid ongoing tensions between unionists and company officials during holiday travel.

Chicago Union Greyhound A. Fi

Sea Serpent Sighted in Lake Payette

In Payette Lake a yellow 35 foot long creature with back humps was seen near shore by Walter Bowling and others, described as unlike any fish, prompting awe among locals. Mrs. George Van De Sleeg also reported a very large fish resembling a whale through binoculars. Payette Lake, a popular summer resort area, sits in a mountainous region with cabins along its shores.

Bowling George van de Sleeg Nampa Payette Lake

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