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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1942

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Americans Push China War Effort Across Three Fronts

Dispatches describe American Flying Tigers and US bombers striking Japanese positions across Hankow and central China. Chinese forces retake Thang in Kiangsi. Chiang Kai-shek vows Japan’s strength will fall to one tenth of the Allies by winter as Churchill pledges ongoing support to China.

Misc I Hava Tungting Lake Poyangike Forthern Fuengs Aps Flying Tigers Archer Hankow Cordnouique Chireemir Sields China Batten Japa Heneyang Hohien Ghway Kwang Ekweilin Kewangsi Ae Lingling Hengyang United States U. S America United ‘States Aod Ae Flying Tigers Tor Fae Ted States Sackegalnat Jap Thang Kiangas Nanchang Esistance Kinnget Chekiang-Kangel Chekiang Disha Tat Honan Shane Churchill Free China United Nations Hap Maritain Chungeking Chiang Kai- Bheke Japan

Nice Compliment- But in Reverse FOLLIG, Ohio

A damaged OCR fragment from FOLLIG Ohio mentions Grover Mecutcheon, county school superintendent, and a reference to untelected exercise with garbled phrases. The readable bits hint at a compliment or speech context but lack coherent facts, dates, or a clear event.

Follig Ohio Grover Mecutcheon

Gandhi Seeks Allied Troop Aid In Indian Defense

Gandhi urges Allies to keep United Nations troops in India to deter Japanese aggression. He says troops would remain under treaty, not rule, and that India should be relieved of British taxes to start a new national life with nonviolence as its guiding policy.

Bombay Gandhi India Harijan United Nations Ching Ting Axis

Wickard Sees Post War Food Need

U S secretary of Agriculture Wickard urged mobilization of agricultural resources across the Americas to feed the world after victory. He warned against price hoarding through international accords and called for expanded production, stable prices, and assured markets to prevent shortages in a postwar world. He highlighted Latin American potential to supply quinine fibers and other materials once imported from the Far East.

Mexico City U.S Wickard American Conference of Megriculture Sucn &S Ruther Asmerians Wivxerd Russia Grente Poland Germany Witkard United Nations

Connolly Wins National Senior Walk Championship Again

Philadelphia July 6 John P Connolly a dancer with the New York Civic Opera company today held the national senior A A U 15000 meter walking championship for the second consecutive year. Connolly plodded the approximate ting miles over sunlit pavements in 1 hour 56 4 5 seconds.

Connolly Champ Walker Philadelphia John P. Connolly New York Civic Opera Company Connolly Philadelpha

Reds Seek to Stem Dow Push Across Front Lines

Reds fight a westward drive with 1500 German troops reported to support a broad offensive. Bridgeheads across the Dow are growing as battles unfold along a 12 mile flank from Grello east of Khartoy. Analysts warn of a potential northeast Hino Sea diversion using troops from the Ketch peninsula aimed at Frostov, key to the oil regions.

Dow Grello Khartoy Hino Sea Ketch Frostov

Rationing Tightens Across Americas and Britain

British rationing grows stricter with limited gasoline and tires for limited use. Canada tightens coupons 60 yearly per car, four to five gallon slots by province, affecting tourists and motorists. US and Latin American effects noted as shortages divert goods to war efforts and alter travel and freight patterns.

Americas Mark Bari New York Canada Britain Ottawa Becaie Maritime New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Quebec Ontario British Columbia Prairie Minnitabs Alberta Saxkatche Mart Carcer United States

North Texas campaign swing by Moody and Allred

A rugged itinerary outlines candidates Moody and Allred planning extensive North Texas campaigning. Moody will visit Abilene Abilene and Abilene days. Allred targets Northeast Texas then West Texas with stops in Tyler Athens Canton Gilmer Longview and other cities. The schedule spans Monday through Saturday with cross state travel, highlighting key towns such as Dallas Zip codes and county seats as both seek re election.

Preoe W. Lee Ybanie Dan Lubbock Monfay James ¥. Allred United States Jd O'Dante West Texas Abiline Olpanist Texas Moody Athens Canton

Fast Time for Girl Swimmers

Glor ia Callen and Alice Crozer of the New York Women’s Swimming Association scored dramatic wins in a benefit program for army relief at Boarbbohrouge on Hudson. Callen set a 10 yard backstroke mark and Crozer posted a 220 yard freestyle time as crowds cheered. The event featured Ford Frick, Na nan Baseball league president, announcing proceeds would go to the relief fund.

Hudson Gloria Callen Alice Crozer New York Army Relief Fund Miss Callen Mike Crozier Ford Frick Na Nan Baseball League Thei Anay Fund

Houston Bayou Flood Fears From Recent Rain

Houston officials warned of possible flooding as Buffalo and White Oak baysous rose markedly after heavy rainfall. Water levels neared flood stage with potential overflow into residential areas if rainfall continued, while levees showed damage along rice levees and streams, and rainfall totals across the watershed reached several inches over the past three days.

Houston G—W Buffalo White Oak Bayou Buffalo Bayou J. Mt. Nagit Nagla South Ealt Street Ackilcks Gypeess Katy Tombatt Amy Eany Tony Howe Weather Bureau Tetay

Log Rolling Halted After 50 Minutes

Log rolling halted after fifty minutes in Qladdstone Mich. Walter Swanson of Quillicoye Wash and drmex Run ning of Beinit Wis contested the long list, claiming it could not stand without a fall. The event tied to the 142 national jogging tour, with Mary dune Malo of Carntull Wis as a successfully defendant in a separate matter concerning Tier Wwonwa’s title against Marinda Phillips.

Qladstone Mich Walter Swanson Qillicoye Wash Drmex Beinit Wis Nin Mary Dune Malo Carntull Wwonwa Marinda Tereell

Sevastopol Battle Report From German Spokesman

In Bern, German chief of staff General Schults described Sevastopol as unparalleled in war for severity and violence. He cited the June 2 capture of the great base Segan after a five day bombardment, with 60,000 tons of metal fired in 28 days, and claimed heavy Italian fire halted German infantry on June 7. He noted vast Soviet materiel losses and the capture of Deputy Army leader General Novikov among prisoners, detailing hundreds of guns, aircraft, and armor seized or destroyed.

Bern Switzerland Sevastopol Geheral Schuikts Britz Erich Fon Mannstelo Mews- Paperoich Berlity Cletmans Segan Schultsania Begustopol Novikov Grimesti Lanna

Major Leaders ag ME QAGUTINTED FTLo AMERICAN LEADER

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Willimna Heston Tortion New York Rune Willleck Boxton DE Fngelo Hamlon Spence Washington Pesky Bonton Willums Boston Doerr Huslun Clevelih Euthy Euthy Leveland Medwhix Brapalyn Tyost Slaughter St Lovia Hoholen Chirnga Reiner

Deroy King Victorious In Turbulent New York Racing

In a chaotic New York racing meet, Deroy King surged to a win amid a string of unsettled finishes and purse actions. Notable performances included Whirlawne and trainer Tei Tunta, with stakes and payouts reflecting a volatile afternoon at Warren Weigle’s track.

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Week End Sports Upsets Highlight Weekend Track and Field Wins

Fen New York Don Buttre crushed Bods by 84 to 82 for national program title. Montclair N J Hole Oilman excelled in Washington junior meet, Beniter Princeton 8 42 in intercollegiate battle. Ken Whitney’s Darby champion shutout, set mile record. Chivkko-Take Wing won in a sprint to claim $20,000 prize.

Uyme New York Don Buttre Hires Brank Kovacs Ardee Barnes Montclair N. T Hole Tal Vernity Waabligion Dick Beniter Princeton Benalattle A. J. Beckett Rowe Wathlawey Atrotch Payne Whitney Iilia Tarm Valdisa Orban Fawkes Hendicap Abingcon Park Slorn Stripes Hanido Konan Mavelace Equitox M. F—Al Alexia Georcer Town University Eatablinhad Jack Torrance L&waesen

Showman Entering Texas Race for State Representative

BWEETWATER July 6 One Texas showman may become a lawmaker next year. Hirley Seller, known for large shows across Texas, announces candidacy for representative of Mitchell Nolan and Fisher counties. He has long allied with Sadler in political races and built a carnival network across towns. He claims generous scholarships and a storied showbiz past, while detailing his path from carnival trombonist to public office.

INSI Texas Hirley Seller Yiouns Sadler West Texan Harvey Flex

Shank Cancels July 13 Fight With Hand Injury

Denver welterweight Shank withdraws from July 13 bout with Vinne Wines in Newark due to a swollen right thumb. Manager George Knorr said X rays showed torn ligaments and Shank will be out for two weeks, forcing the cancellation of the engagement in Newark, New Jersey.

Some Vauty Vuny O Vi—Evetien Shank Denver Henry Attstrong Tridey Newaek George Knost Agi Shank Enat Knorr Meisdowhoek Bowl Newark

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