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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1944

Page

11

Vast Flying Expansion for Civilian and Commercial Fields

Washington reports a plan to massively expand civilian and commercial aviation while preserving a strong unmilitary air force after the war. The aviation chamber urged transferring noncommercial military aircraft to colleges to sustain flying talent, and called for a large air force, bases, air transport, private flying growth, and a robust aircraft industry with R&D. It cited 1940 production estimates of 21.3 billion dollars and 2.1 million workers as key to mobilization.

Washington Congress Auronatical Chamber of Commerce

Truett Rites To Be Simple

Dallas observers paid tribute to Dr George W Truett a timed preacher and international religious leader died Friday The First Baptist Church doors opened for the 4 pm service with Rev L D Newton of Atlanta delivering the funeral oration and Robert H Coleman longtime assistant in charge of services

Dallas Baptist World Today George W. Truett First ‘Baptist Church Truett L. D. Newton Atlanta Robert H. Colerman

Halifax Given Title of Earl in British Grant

London July 10 The British armbastader to the United States and a member of the war cabinet Lord Traulfay has been granted the title of Earl of Halifax He was recently raised to an earldom but had not been ennobled before.

London Lord Traulfay United States Earl of Halifax Mt Wittle

Allied Planes Stream Over Channel

Allied bombers and fighters crossed the Channel in improving weather as British and American troops push forward on the Normandy front. Mosquito units hit oil works at Buhr, while R A F and US heavy bombers attacked rail lines, bridges, and coastal targets across northern France and western Europe. Losses mounted on both sides, with roughly equal numbers of Allied and German aircraft reported shot down, and fuel shortages highlighted by German transport movements.

London Annel Amercan Norandy R. A. F. Mos Salto Boston Seine River Aynthets Buer Uniden France Seine le Havre Quillebeut Dublair Germany Spittfire Wing Second Army U. S Normandy Tours Pas-de-Origis Chatepurun Paris England X Highway Orleans Rennes Britain Evel SBR Baternag Nard Becase & Tiger Ballon Disputch

Injured Child Remains in Critical Condition After Car Crash

A 3 year old named Georger Awnades suffered a head injury when struck by a car on Crovinetta Street. He is on the danger list at Robert B Green Hospital with critical condition and little improvement since admission Saturday night. Police identified the driver as Ed E Way of 906 West Elsmere Place.

Georger A.wnades Crovintta Street Robert’ B. Green West Elsmere Place

Ceilings on Free peaches set by OPA

Washington July 10 The OPA set price ceilings on free peaches for table use under wartime controls. Retail ceilings will be announced this week with expected average price cuts around 25 percent from last year. Maximums for all levels step down by July 45 with retail caps roughly 12 to 16 cents per pound for the season.

Washington OPA Necord Office of Economic Stabilization

R A F Pilot Crashes After Low Flight Incident

London dispatch describes a Royal Air Force fighter pilot named Wayne Doyle of Winnipeg landing after a hedge clipping altitude attack on a German motor transport convoy. Evidence includes corn in a radiator and debris in his Spitfire’s radiator.

London Lormandy Colon Spitfire W. A. Doyle Winipeg

Senate Group Endorses Olds For Five Year Term

Washington July 10 A Senate group backed Leland P Olds for another five year term on the Federal Power Commission by a three to two party line vote. The endorsement came after extensive questioning of Olds political views by a special Senate sub committee. The recommendation will be voted on by the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.

Washington Leland P. Olds Senate Federal Power Commission Chatman Tunnel Del Senate Interstate and Foreign Remmerce Committee

Rites for Strawn Businessman Harris Held Tomorrow

Raymond M. Harris 49 a Strawn business man and cattle breeder died Saturday in a Fort Worth hospital. He was general manager of the Strawn Mercantile company resident manager of Strawn Coal company and secretary treasurer of Palo Pinto Oil and Gas company.

Sthawn Punerat Services Raymond M. Harris Harris Fort Worth Strawn Merchandine Company St Enterprise Strawn Coal Company Palo Pinto Oil and Gas Company

Marriage Announced for Betty Sue Fichtner and Maj Maury

Dr and Mrs Garrett P Robert announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Sue Fichtner to Maj Alfred Blake Maury at Normoyle chapel on Saturday evening July 8 with Chaplain Joseph Miler Gain officiating. Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi South Carolina North Carolina Louisiana Texas Arkansas Oklahoma regions listed with a 250 per bushel price noted in the text.

Garrett P.robertson Betty Sue Fichtner Alfred Blake Maury Florida Georgia Alabama Millrissippi South Carolina North Carolina Lewisiana Texas Arkansap Oklahoma Pricas Ava

Mrs Ike Praises WACs General Says WACS Value

Mrs Eisenhower arrives at Fort Benning with her son Captain John Eisenhower to observe activities. She comments on Women’s Army Corps noting they perform a man-sized job and have earned their rightful place in the armed forces. The general’s morale and routines are mentioned as part of the visit.

Fort Benning Eisenhower Benning John Eisenhower Womans Army Corps Mre Urey

Texas Guinan Role Sparked by Paramount Signing

Deuy Mulon began her bid for the Texas Guinan part three years ago after being signed by Paramount. Her dream came true as she was chosen to portray the “Hello Sucker” girl in Incendiary Blonde, co starring for the first time with Arturo Id Cordova.

Deuy muLon Paramount Arturo Ide Cordova

Drinking Water Helps Plane Land Safe in Europe

Second Lieut. Dale Gaffney of San Antonio and his crew on a Ninth Air Force C-47 faced a hydraulic and fuel failure after a night mission over Europe. With four canteens of water poured into the hydraulic system, the crew managed to deploy wheels, brakes, and flaps and land safely when fuel ran dry and gauges failed.

Ninth Air Force Dale Gaffney Wat Halsache Avenue San Antonio Mall Ninth Troop Carrier Command England Europe Gaffney Tuck Whleh Fla Thieutenant Gaffney

Quick-and-Easy Salad Dessert with Knox Gelatin

A recipe for a fresh fruit salad dessert using Knox Gelatin. soften gelatin in cold water, dissolve in hot fruit juice or water, add lemon juice sugar and salt, then fold in diced fruits. Chill until thickened and mold in cold water lined pans. Any fruit combination accepted. Free Knox recipe book offer included.

Knox Wes

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