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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1943
Page
9
Widespread warnings from AFL leader Willan Green and CIO chief Philip Murray urge immediate price reductions and wage increases to stave inflation and protect workers. They accuse profiteers and call for action to secure housing and food affordability, criticizing OPA and the food administration for failures.
Washington July 19 18 per cent of those ordered out of the Eastern military area as dangerous to national security were native born Americans General Drum told the graduation class of the FBI police academy He said the remaining excluded were 87 per cent naturalized Germans and Austrians and 11 per cent Germans A native American may be potentially more dangerous due to less suspicion.
U S Navy units rescued 157 survivors of the cruiser Helena from the Japanese Solomons before dawn. The Helena, sunk in the Battle of Kula Gulf on July 7, was the only American ship lost in that engagement. The rescue mission, bold and costly, involved destroyers and APD transports penetrating toward enemy waters amid constant threat. The reporter, aboard a rescue boat, describes enemy contacts and near misses as crews endured hunger and thirst and celebrated the danger-ridden success.
The voices of special interests including big farm, cattlemen, disputers and packers demanded congressional action granting limitless prizes. Three times the rhetoric sought price rollbacks but recanted, while consumer interests were largely ignored except by organized labor.
Allied authorities in North Africa announce the dissolution of the Fascist party in Sicily and repeal of discriminatory laws as an initial step. Sir Harold Alexander, Allied military governor, says new orders were issued in a proclamation to rehabilitate occupied areas and restore governance in Sicily.
General Alexander outlined maintaining much of Sicily’s administrative and judicial setup under war conditions. Existing property rights would be respected and laws remain in force until proclamation. AMONE staff include Lieut. Col. William Chantler and Col. Bernard Bernstein in legal welfare roles. Monday Want Ads Fannin 1231.
The first U S troops reached Agrigento Sicily July 17 amid cheering civilians. Private known as Cold Steel spoke of quick fighting and enemy tanks surrendering. Citizens fed the soldiers after a long hunger, while Italian tank crews abandoned their vehicles without a shot.
A featured devotional-style column urges consistent courtesy as a habit shaping character. It blends quotes about manners with reader letters and guidance on thank-you notes, housewarming etiquette, and social kindness in daily life. A July 19 note from Georgetown announces a temporary county superintendent appointment.
Complete Marl Martin summer wardrobe patterns for kids. Pattern 9439 includes overalls sun suit and sundress with fabric yardages. Pattern 430 offers sizes 2, 4, and 6 with fabrics 1 1 2 to 1 3 4 yards. Order by mailing name address style number and 16 cents to Pattern Depart ment San Antonio Texas or New York office with two weeks delivery.
A reader recounts a troubled woman who sought medical help for a nervous breakdown, fell in love, and recovered. The letter highlights love's perceived healing power, noting a debutante party, a quick engagement to a wealthy suitor, and a private romance that led to marriage. Several local society notices and club events follow, with names and addresses in Nashville and nearby Blue Bonnet Grove.
Monday evening Miss Dorothy Ray and compliments to Mrs Dorothy Davenport mark a dimmer party at the Aurora hotel. Tuesday Miss J L Lentz hosts a shower for bride-to-be Dame Donnell. A note on home dressing table redecoration and a pattern offer from San Antonio Needlecraft Department includes instructions and ordering details.
Monday evening Ladies Association meets at 8 with Almo allway Express employees in LOOF hall. Amy chapter OFS holds 8 pm. Army lodge hall. Tuesday Circle No 3 of Woman auxiliary Grace Lutheran church 2 30 p m parish house. Daughters of Nile 9 30 p m Scottish Rite cathedral. Myrtle Grove Woodmen join Woodmen hall at 2 pm.
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