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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1942

Page

4

Texas Senate Campaign Heads Into Final Push

Texas voters approach the primaries to judge candidates in a tight U S Senate race led by incumbent Daniel O’Daniel facing James Allred and Moody. O’Daniel claims war policy is not an issue while pledging to defend American freedom and crack down on communist labor influence. gubernatorial and railroad commissioner races also loom with Governor Stevenson largely silent.

Wwe Texas United States O'Daniel James V Allred Dan Omdy Adred Moody Ax. O'Daniel Roosevelt O'Daniel Way Americary Wiy Ife Railroad Commission Stevenson Hal H. Collins Mineral Wells Odaniel Gene S. Porter Belton Colling Ernest O Thompson Lesher Boone Fort Worth Baker Saulsbury Amerie

New Braunfels Legion Elects Post Commander

New Braunfels Legion members elected new leaders at Comal Post 198 with F H West named post commander. Other officers include Charles Biesele Albert Tithmermann AR Hellmann adjutant finance officer Albert Hoffmann service officer C Rode chaplain Ed Dave Smith guardianship Tom Hughes Historian H G Schumann sergeant at arms Max Schlehring child welfare chairman Anton Reininger bugler Julius Schwandl national officer. The newly chosen board features Harry Balch Joe Sanders Re A Ludwig Edgar J Reininger Olla Schulz Willard D. MIN and Magay Michel.

New Braunfels al F H. West Comal Lego Charles ‘Biesele Albert H. Tithmer Mann AR. Hell+mann Alert Hoffmann Or. C. Rode Ed Dave Smith Tom Hughes Historean H. G. Schumann Max Slehring Anton Reininger Bugles Julius Schwandl Nation Harry Balch Joe Sanders Re A, Ludwig Edgar J. Reininger Olla Schulz Willard D Min Magay ‘Michel

Balloons Guard Panama Canal With New Barrage Defense

The U S Army in Panama reports balloon barrages now form a permanent defense over vital canal zones. Balloons, cables, and a killer net with special gadgets deter enemy air attacks, while a mix of fixed guns, anti aircraft, mines, and interceptor support create multi layer protection. Officers described maintaining the balloons in tropical conditions and deploying them from ground sites, trucks, barges, and islands to deny air approaches and force attackers into AA fire.

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Closing of Shipyard Protested in New Orleans

A divided business community and local officials protested the U S Maritime Commission order to close the Higgin shipyard in New Orleans after it withdrew its contract to build 200 Wherry ships due to steel shortages. Debate centered on wartime capacity and potential reallocation of steel, with protests, telegrams to President Roosevelt, and public meetings as 10 000 workers faced unemployment while Higgins pressed to continue wartime production.

StiasuNs Noubted Lie Maritime ‘Commision A. J. Higgis Frank Birtingham Ain Higgins Birmingham St’ Nta Roosevelt Washington Maritime Commission STERT Higgins Corporation Aew Assembly Maritine Commission Sam Jones Donald Nelson War Pradiction Board

Army Wife Campaigns For Mate In Texas

Mrs Lemerti campaigns for Lt Governor candidate Lemehs, active duty officer at Camp Hood Temple. She speaks to soldiers and drums up support, while he serves as assistant adjutant and would receive a leave of absence if elected in the upcoming session.

Texas Vernon Eathons Lemerti Lulu Suv Lemehs Pates Camp Hood Temple Se Cullen

Allred Here For S.A. Rally

Allred campaigns in San Antonio rally criticizing opponent Senator Wheeler and isolationists. He denounces labor racketeering while labeling rival lines as anti labor, and promises a policy focus, sing song segment, and formal introductions by Theo Welas at the Gunter hotel Monday morning.

Avallate Daneel James V. Allred At & Poin Plexi Daniel Benator Wheeler Allred Gunter’ Hotel

Labor groups urge rescind of shipyard closure order

A Central Trades and Labor Council meeting plus AFM and civic groups pressed to overturn the Hir ging corporation yard shutdown in New Orleans. A mass labor rally is planned for Tuesday as Louisiana members of Congress meet in Washington to discuss appealing to President Roosevelt for reconsideration and possible House floor action.

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Gas Buffer Zone Set Up Across Western New York

The War Production Board created a 162 county buffer zone west of the Eastern rationing area. Gasoline deliveries to filling stations in seven western New York counties will drop 25 percent starting Wednesday to prevent shipments into the controlled boundary. Additional zones near August will expand the rationing, with broader curtailments in western Maryland West Virginia and Virginia.

Wasitingtom War Production Board WPB New York Wester New York Pennsysvinl Maryland West Virginia Virginia Tennessee Alabama Florida

Terrell Speaks At School Rally

Terrell, candidate for judge of the Thirty seventh District Court, spoke at Sidney Lanter school rally Monday urging vigilance against programs and slogans. He emphasized fighting the war for human liberty and exemplifying the nation, praising home and freedom.

Terrell Robert W Sidney Lanter Acheel Tere

Small Naval Patrol Boats Use Planned

Miami leaders unveil plans for small patrol boats to patrol coast waters and target U boats. The National Book Builders Association formed in Washington on July 2 promotes compact craft with optional magnetic or radar detection devices for offshore patrols amid calls for widespread production and expert guidance from H Paul Brigg of Miami and committee members from New Orleans Fort Worth and via Gunn Motor Holding Corp.

Miami National Book Builders’ Association Washington H. Paul Brigg Wienayvy Prigg Trigg Leclle Ander J. Wiggins New Orleans Jack

New Fibre Promises Hemp Substitute in War Effort

SAN SALVADOR NY experts test a new fibre plant named coselia as a substitute for Far Eastern hemp. Early results show strong, long-lasting fibres good for cordage ropes burlap and other materials used in the United Nations war effort.

San Salvador Coselia T Tony Lo United Nations

Montana Primary Race Signals End to A Listless Campaign

Helena authorities report a closing for Montana's primary with Senator James B. Murray seeking re election against former Representative Joseph P. Monaghan. Other candidates vying for Republican senatorial nomination include Charles L. Dawes Wellington D Rankin and Dr J Tharkelson. Representative James F O Connor seeks renomination while Jeannette Rankin did not run.

Helena Mont Jiny Wid Vaile James B. Murray Montana Murray Roosevelt Josep P. Monaghan Hothare Bulle Monagham Charles L. Dawles Great Falls Army Australia Wellington D. Rankin Furmer J. Tharkelson Butte Formier Lie State James F. O'Connor Livingston Jeannette Rankin Missoula

Rubber From Corn Has Good Yield For Industry

Washington reports experimental yields of butadiene from corn via glycol routes with several pilots in development. Chemists seek scalable production of butylene glycols and related solvents, while Honduras plans an agricultural program to grow rubber and quinine. Industry groups note ongoing efforts to secure rubber supplies amid Pacific theater disruptions.

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S A Flier Promoted to Captain in Army Training School

Francis William Hendrix of 144 West Mulberry avenue rises to captain in the Kind Gkin army training school. He is a Kelly Field graduate, October 140, and previously served as distractor at Randoksheld Wall jast De weralyttr.

Francis William Hendrix West Mulberry Kelly Field Randoksheld Wall

Wanted: Hard of hearing men and women ad

An appeal for hard of hearing men and women, touting a home method to test hearing and promising money backward if not satisfied. Claims a long history since 1895 and over a million packages sold, with a small daily cost and a money-back guarantee.

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