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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
3
A Berlin radio dispatch from Yokosuka reports Admiral Hasegawa of the Japanese Navy killed in action. It says he likely died around Saipan during combat where Japanese naval aircraft from fleet carriers faced a decisive defeat.
A Chungking refugee reports resistance against Japanese rule in occupied Thailand has grown since December bombing of Bangkok. He cites Thai officials directing anti-Jap moves, control of cotton gate production, rice export bans to Malaya, and exclusion of Japanese advisers from state conferences. Fewer visitors to Japan are noted due to shipping shortages.
New York July 13 WP The Jap munitions industry led by Premier Gen Hideki Tojo orders faster production of air defense fire engines amid an acute situation cited by Tokyo radio. The broadcast said related index information followed.
In San Antonio on a light Thursday, July 13, 1944, authorities urged residents and officials to understand the importance of fire engines and to take cooperative measures to improve firefighting response and preparedness.
An unclear ad fragment listing itching application terms and treatments for rath ringworm pimples scabies. Mentions Blue Star ointment and money back guarantee if first in to entisty. Potential product promotion with damaged wording.
Washington July 13 The production of army equipment and weapons was 400 million dollars behind schedule in the second quarter, Acting Secretary Patterson told a news conference. He said schedules were feasible at April 1, but several items including the Long Tom 155 millimeter gun medium tanks tank destroyers bulldozers heavy duty tracks and field wire were behind.
About 200 children will participate in a Dairy Show Off and Flower exhibition at La Villita at 430 pm Friday. The Children of the Bonder stadium will present a scene titled Sing a Song of Safety. Admission is free.
Charles A. Lindbergh has been living with Fifth Air Force personnel in British and Dutch New Guinea, studying twin engined fighters and bombers. He flies with crack pilots, tests gas efficiency, and observes crews while planning future aircraft advances for production. His presence and reports praise note his aviation expertise and hands on approach with the U S forces in New Guinea.
On a Coast Guard transport en route to Saipan, Chief Water Tender James C. Bradshaw of Bronx, New York, kept steam with a witty reply after a caller asked how all that steam was generated. He learned later the caller was the admiral himself.
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