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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1942

Page

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Renewed Threat to Australia Lands Forces Near Buna

Allied reports describe a Japanese landing of 250 to 2,500 troops at Gora mission near Buna on the Palani coast 100 miles from Port Moresby. Genera MacArthur’s headquarters say heavy Allied bombing and a sea and air assault followed, with losses on both sides. the initial invasion marks a harder push toward Port Moresby across rugged terrain and hostile jungle.

Gora Mission Buna Palan Peninsula Sala Iran Generi Macarina Jays Plumert Papua Kenlusia Us Port Moresby Owen Stanley Peninauty Port Maresby Bapun Amerlcan Australia Fortuuns Tipikhai Salamaua Lae New Guinea

FDR Signs Florida Barge Channel Bill

President Roosevelt signed legislation authorizing construction of a pipeline and a navigable barge channel across Florida coast. The bill also provides for enlarging the intra coastal waterway from its terminus to the Mexican border.

FDR Florida Bill Wasitington Preston Roanvelt Patda Mexlent Yarter

Eden Endorses U S Post War Aims in Britain Speech

Notting ham July 23 Eden outlines postwar aims with the United States and other nations calling for disarmament feeding starving populations and rebuilding devastated economies He urged a generous welcome for American troops and emphasized world civilization through cooperative development and guidelines for peace shown by financial aid and respect for independence.

Nottingham England Woreigs Anthony Eden Britain United States Eden Henry A. Wallace Sumner Welles Imesh

Chinese Bid Approved for Sunken Gardens Contract in Brackenridge Park

The San Antonio council heard bids from Chinese and Japanese bidders for operating the Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park. The Chinese bid $528 monthly versus the Japanese $40, leading Street Commissioner Paul Beller to move awarding the contract to the Chinese, but the decision was referred to a legal department for study.

San Antonio Sunken Gardens Brackenridge Park Paul Beller Lie Anat- Toy

Fighter Bombers Smash Axis Tanks

British dive bombers destroyed 500 Axis vehicles and damaged more than 1500 in four days of North African operations. The RAF reported over 100 Luftwaffe bombers and fighters lost in the strikes around Cairo and the Middle East.

Cairo Middle East R. A.fl

Lifting of Canada Red Ban Proposed

A Commons committee recommended lifting the ban on the Communist party of Canada and urged bans remain on the Ukranian Labor Farmer Temple Association the Polish Organization of Canada Technocracy Inc Jehovah's Witnesses Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society and the International Bible Students Association.

Cittawa Canty Uty Range of Commons Communist Party of Canada Labor Farmer Temple: Association Plynish Organization of Can- Ada Technocracy, Inc Jehovah's Witnesses Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society International Bible Students Association

Duncan Check Discount Hit

The United States district attorney promised action to curb a practice of charging 40 cents to $1 to cash government pay checks. Duncan field officials submitted affidavits from employees forced to pay fees, while the DA cited legal limits of 10 cents per $100.

United States Duncan Eld Duhlian Dunvan Tmkt

Nazi Sympathizer at Princeton Faces U S Inquiry

Newark report flags a Princeton German student, Theodor Voll, son of Nobel laureate W. von Te, who admitted membership in the German Navy Nazi Party SA and related groups. He attended Princeton until 1939 and is under government scrutiny.

Newark N. J INS Gavarnment Takagpelzea Pelneet Je Tueedore HE Voll Late Mex von Tie Ingents Sale Vary Laue Bradnstidt Princeton National Societist Student Movement Storm ‘Troopers Sta Home Ts Zehlen Dort Berl

Reds Fight For Life in Caucasus

Me Associaion reports fighting in the Caucasus as Russian forces resist German spearheads near Rostov and the Don, with Britain and the United States urged for diversionary action. Sir Stafford Cripps hints at impending measures, while German and Slovak troops make gains along the Rostov front and aim toward the Trans Caucasus. Continued on Page 4.

Acreas Roesioy Lower Dox Novi Caucasian Russia Cuncasuy Middle East Britain United States Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Commons Churchill Donbelid Volga Don Rivay trans-Caucasus Rostov Berlin Vichy Stockholm Stalingrad Ihdusiivitter Tider Siice Rostov Nes Novocherkassk Aimiynnis Ure Don Caucasus

Berne Courty Primary Forecast and Vote Outlook

County Clerk Albert Trawalter oversees ballot distribution and absentee voting as forecasts show turnout between 26 000 and 40 000. Analysts expect Governor Coke to be re elected while James W Allred and W 12? Daniel vie in a run off. Local contests few and many young voters abroad, prompting focus on absentee totals.

Berne Courty Ounernolers Wines Thhursday Ard Coke Stevenson James W. Allred Odanel Bexar Albert Trawalter Toreeas Reenilee Shin Gant Jim Dons Hall Owen Kilday Aglwla Aikler Caach Wiua

Bexar County Officials Muddle Through Close Election Debate

In Bexar area politics a tight race prompts mixed stances as incumbent officeholders weigh a state election policy. District Clerk Hark McCormick hints at a possible move toward a brisk run off while Governor Stevenson messaging and candidate letters circulate among state and local contenders.

Bexar Alnior J. E. McDonald Ernest Q.thompson Glhr Ather Jeandidales Inclding O'Danle

City Up Budget Discussed With Civil Defense Additions

City council approves a 63 000 budget rise to 183 000 above the 1941 43 figure and considers a 39 000 supplementary civil defense budget. Includes 1 377 000 for fire and police, 116 000 tax dept, 243 000 sanitation, and stormy allocations for streets and admin costs.

Bridget Mayoy C. J. Quin Abe Tian Pol Wie Department of Sanitation Irks Ube LAMY Texas Defence Guard US 8 Frost National Bank Civil Defense Dessa J. Endwards J. N. Reynolds Lord Rationing Board WRA Qoln Houston Edwarda Pot. Ansdlerson Lb Land Ute Ediiacil Uord

Notice to all in San Afonzo tighten matrix throws

A garbled notice directs residents to call the Cititation Department after a timer at 9f pai on Sunday. Dial Faenin 1482 and place this mite on the Haper to obtain the Telaphouwe directory.

San Afonzo Matixertuers Wlah Faenin

Navy Task Unit Fighting London Battle Report

Rear Admiral Robert Giffin described U S Navy Task Unit Fighting London action with British forces against German craft. He said American units attacked enemy naval craft with minor damage reported and morale high as sailors enjoyed their duties.

U.S. Navy London Suly Og Robert Giffin U.S Divclaser United States Ofticians Gene Dan Lendim Son

Burma coast and steamers bombed headline

The RAM announced that Arakan coastal areas in Burma and several steamers on routes Katadin and Malo Vincis were bombed yesterday. The report notes attacks impacted coastal shipping and waterways.

Burma RAM Tagey Arakan Katadin Turin

High Court Judge N J Judge Dies in New Jersey

N J Judge of High Court, 78, Thomas W. Trenchard, prominent in legal circles, died today in New Jersey. He presided over notable cases and contributed to early 20th century court proceedings, leaving a legacy in state judiciary history.

N. J High Court

Shooting in Own Car Shocks Detroit Crowd

Joseph Leo Rogers, 80, and Olle A Clauss were involved in a downtown shooting that left Clauss wounded in the right shoulder and elbow after a confrontation near St Marys Street. A third shooter was said to have used a shotgun near Travis and St Streets. Clauss previously faced racketeering charges and was acquitted. Police investigated witnesses and statements as Rogers identified himself to officers.

Olle A Skeeter" Claws Josephine Street Weil Ciredes Wis Latoy Gieineatl Aveunan Hse Dak. R. Sheppard Auld Clauss Nad Geen Iveine Justee Ottis Hiath Kun Hire Rogers Cirdles Clauss Chives Nan Olwyss Billyeet Yen Sun Shreet Citas St Pulteemain Cardiel Fork Sant Mouston Rogers Ag Jack Holden Charles Barrera Joseph Tye Mettie Lee Nancy Tee Cincinnati Barrera Myitie Ncife Lee

San Antonio Forecast Flawed Text Summary

The report outlines a forecast for San Antonio with temperature changes Thursday night and mentions showers in a section. The text is garbled and unclear about locations and exact conditions.

San Antonio Powest Larndo

Lee seeks cargo air fleet to back 20 million army plan

Senator Lee calls for a vast cargo aircraft fleet to support a 24 million man force. He says the nation must adapt and pursue a long range airpower buildup, with Pepper and others backing a sweeping military expansion and industrial mobilization.

Lee Washington Dos Senate Pins Breffa

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