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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1945
Page
4
Washington July 21 with a rush to start its longest vacation since 1938 the House cleared odds and ends at the end of today’s session. Most members have left Washington leaving a few to finish Bretton Woods and tax measures. The Senate will also adjourn to October 8 after charter ratification.
In Tampa the story follows WW II amputee airmen who regained flight status through an Army Air Forces program. General Arnold arranged recovery outlines, leading to several veterans including Capt. Kenneth Dewell and Lieut. Reusen Hork resuming service as observation instructors at a hospital near Cayal Gables. The piece highlights determination and official backing for disabled veterans to fly again.
In a July press briefing the British foreign office stated it cannot authorize imposing a Suez toll on American ships carrying military equipment to the Pacific war theater. The Panama Canal is described as American owned, while the Suez toll is attributed to a corporation under Treveh law with various nations as shareholders. Britain reportedly owes 44 percent to Horsthig with interest, affecting daily Light Want Ads.
Allied forces claim success on the China coast with Liberators and Thunderbolts striking Kyushu coastlines and Allied gunners downing 23 Japanese planes and 33 surface ships including an unlisted freighter. Tokyo radio boasts Kyushu fortress defenses and talks of future invasions as Admiral Sakihara forecasts future air superiority.
Pleo H S Nelson will address Townsend club No 20 at a meeting this Saturday at 2 pm. A shot frightened away a prowler in the yard of Municipal auditorium. David Royster of 206 Ord Street will provide musical entertainment and report on the night’s events.
Sergetchic, a 50 year old Moscow engineer and UNRRA mission member, said thousands of Yugoslavs will starve in their first winter of freedom unless more food is raised. He noted UNRRA and Allied control in western Europe shift food distribution, with UNRRA serving liberated areas while a higher Allied commission oversees western Europe.
Paris July 21 reports the reassignment of Nazi workers to a public works task. Ab Bon and 25 party members received dismissal notices and orders to transfer to a long sewer rehabilitation project. They arrived at the site and began work on a lengthy stretch to clear debris and perform the assignment.
A biased classified note offers adwriting help with dialing a price and contact line. It touts rapid phrasing support and handy accessibility for crafting effective copy.
Charley Kelly of Pittsburgh and Homer Lee Wiko of Baton Rouge exit Fort Benning for Fort McPherson with special honorable discharges though both earned the Medal of Honor for actions in Italy. Kelly becomes an infantry instructor after marriage, while Wise plans to pursue civilian work in Connecticut.
Ida Ruckert, 24, of 6 Ripps Alley, sustained knife wounds after a tussling match led to a deadly confrontation. The incident occurred early Saturday with her 26-year-old opponent, a city resident, also injured. Police reports say Kowalski, a companion, noted the winner’s anger after the match.
In Brussels on July 21 a bill was introduced in parliament to hold a nationwide referendum on whether King Leopold II should be allowed to return to the Belgian throne. Anti Leopoldists debated the proposal as supporters urged discussion before any vote.
A Saturday evening social calendar lists Miss Crain honored at a Synchcon Batueday in the St Anthony hotel. Guests include Mesdaines OC Craii Normmin Bodet and W A Stanley among others with a supper party hosted by Mrs A Clark and Miss Bernice Clark at La Fonda in honor of Neloulse McDonald.
A surprise kitchen shower honored Miss Ronnie Ace Faulk at home Tuesday evening. About 10 guests attended as Delta Delta sorority members welcomed her into wedlock plans. Mrs. Willson hosted at 632 Elizabeth Road with club calendar notes for Doble Alob in Pabso.
Lieut Leo Tynan of San Antonio led in the Burma engagement as part of the Mars Brigade Task Force. He and his detachment fought a trek through 350 miles, clearing pillboxes and grenade throwing to push forward. He was mortally wounded while urging his men to advance, his brother severely wounded nearby. Mountbatten awarded posthumous honors as the Congressional Medal of Honor was posthumously bestowed for actions in the India Burma theater.
Miss Dorothy Helen Mergete daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred J Mergete wed Lieut Perry Wharton army air corps son of Mr Anda Wharton Likely on Wednesday at St Josephs church Rev Peter Schietzer officiated maid of honor Miss Clorence Mergele bridesmaid Miss Margaret Targillion Best man Staff Sqt ibman groomsman Warley Metiele Usher John R Gollis Jr Conrad E Henkel dr A R My reception followed at the brides home a wedding breakfast then and a garden reception in the evening honeymoon to Corpus Christi and on to Florida
Mrs Blanche Marie Wemore announces the marriage of her daughter Blanche Laura to Cpl James Adrion McFall Army Air Corps son of Mr and Mrs Paul D McFall. Ceremony July 14 at First Baptist Chapel Wayne Stauffer officiating. Miss Dorothy Thuney attended. Best man Leland G C Barnett. Reception at bride’s home. Couple to reside in San Antonio after a wedding trip to New Braunfels.
An ad lists Pattern 9132 two versions with and without sleeves for a canter. Pattern 9192 in sizes 1 2 4 8. fabric needs include 38 inch material. Send 30 cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept, with size name address and style number. extra 15 cents for patterns. Includes Marian Martha Sunwnes Pattern Hank collection and a free nightgown pattern. Orders handled by New York office. delivery may take two weeks or longer.
ALEX THOMAS CITES ECONOMIC NEED FOR HEALTH PROGRAM. In a KABC interview, Thomas of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce urged voters in San Antonio and Bexar County to support a special ballot measure on July 25 to fund tuberculosis prevention, isolation, and cure, including a new Stebers B Green Hospital. He detailed the tax increase, governance by a nonpartisan board, and annual audits, framing the vote as buying prosperity insurance for the city.
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