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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1944

Page

2

Birthday Tribute To Uncle Sam War Bond Call

A Hearst reader urges Americans to celebrate the nation by buying war bonds. The piece frames bond purchases as essential support for fighting men, medical care, and postwar life, urging every citizen to do his utmost. It marks America's 108th anniversary and compares current duties to past sacrifices, calling for nationwide participation in the war effort.

Hearst United States Uncle Sam America Uncle Sara

Few Regular Arm Men at Randolph in War Command

Colonel White declares only four regular army officers remain on duty at Randolph field. He praises the mix of regular and amateur officers and enlistees, noting many from civilian life have taken responsible wartime roles. He stresses adaptable, capable service by both regulars and so called amateurs in the Union army.

Randolph White Randolph Field Command Ife Weller Army

Pedestrian struck by San Antonio Transit bus

Frank Peterwell aged 42 of 108 West Peon Street was hit by a San Antonio Transit bus while crossing the 100 block of South Flores Street just after midnight Tuesday. He is at Santa Rosa hospital with possible skull fracture and facial injuries. Driver Matthias B. Nance, 43 of 1953 West French Place, is held as the operator.

Hurton Frank Peterwell Weat Peon Street San Antonio South Flores Street Santa Rosa Hospital Matthias B. Nance West French Place

Police Seek Suspect in Matamoros Shootings

Matamoros police announce detective chief Teodoro Passmant is seeking 28 year old Dioniclo Ramos in connection with the fatal shooting of 60 year old Mateo Botello and the wounding of his son Nieves 45 in the El Ebanito agriculture community eight miles east of Matamoros last Thursday.

Matamoros Mexico Dioniclo Ramos Mateo Botello Serlolis Nieves Teodoro Passmant el Ebanito Agricutlure Here

Truce Ends Necktie Strike Over Chicago Station Workers

Chicago on July 4 saw a truce announced in the necktie dispute at city train and bus stations. Ticket sellers and other staff had walked out last Friday for wearing or not wearing neckties, disrupting baggage checks and station operations. Some workers returned in ties, others in shirts, as management and unions continued to press for a settlement.

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Texas Chiropractic Board Calls Off Austin Meeting

Warren, president of the Texas gate Chiropractty nesd eration, led the board of directors in Austin to cancel the meeting in response to a request from Strom J. iN. Johnson, ODT director.

Hugh” Warren Texas Gate Chiropractty Tu Board of Austin Strom J. In. Johnson ODT

Chicago man attempts suicide by tying rifle to kettle

Chicago resident Archie Baie man rigged a .22 rifle to a bathtub mechanism with a rope to the trigger, lifting the kettle via a towel bar. He loaded the tub with water and pillows, then pulled the trigger slightly as the kettle drew the weight. He remained in critical condition at St. Annie's Hospital.

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