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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1942

Page

4

28 Accused of Conspiring to Weaken Army Morale

FBI roundup across the nation targets 28 individuals charged with conspiring to undermine military morale. Named defendants include Elizabeth Dilling author of The Red Network, artist George Otto Brennermann, Dr. Donald Judson McDaniel dentist, and group leaders Robert Noble and Ellis G. Jones of the Friends of Progress.

Washington Billy Bob Impudict+ments Feneral District Court Elizabeth Dilling Red Network George Otto Brennermann Donald Judson McDaniel Robert Noble Ellis G. Jones Friends of Progress

Huge Convoy Of U. S. Troops Safe in Britain

A large American troop convoy reached Britain with no losses after a perilous Atlantic crossing. Naval forces guarded the group as U boats failed to mount a successful attack amid fog and rough seas. The arrival marks a major wartime deployment amid cautious operations and routine ocean escort actions.

U. S Britain John Henry Ins Landine Great Britain Northern Ireland Monvoy Tidialfong Caln Tolind Hig

War Era Draft Protests Stir Across Several States

Former band reader Mex Schwinn Hans Diebel and Constan ton de Aryan face charges as a federal roundup targets antiwar conspirators. Mrs Dilling defends morale of troops while criticizing new deal bungling. Suspects arrested in California New York San Diego and other locations amid sedition and draft-evasion probes.

Man Mex Schwinn Hans Diebel Constanton de Aryan Congress NEW Deal Chicago Noble Genes Los Angeles Tracy Bacramento Wwe Gallorney Heperal Seid Newarg Wichita Kansas City Oman Ba eNeb

Eight year old struck and killed by train at crossing

An eight year old boy, D Shipman, was killed when a passenger locomotive struck him at Burleson Street crossing while selling 10 cent magazines with a companion. Johnny Fields, 43, was injured and refused hospital attention until the boy was treated. Police say the note in the boy's pocket urged him to save his earnings.

Trainny D. Shipman Olive Street X. Burleson Street George Martin Jerry Santa Ri Johnny Fields Martin Hinds C. Alcing Threman

Writer Outlines Plan to Bomb Japan Industry

International News Service veteran James Ro Young describes a strategy to destroy Japan by targeting coastal industrial plants and major cities. He claims a concentrated bombing campaign could cripple production within months, citing Mitsubishi and other infrastructure along a 15 mile coastal strip as vulnerable. He asserts fires and destruction would be unprecedented and critiques U S attack timing toward Tokyo and other targets.

SIME Japan Young Royiya Wolk Chinas Fae Stile Ab Nankusg Appiaetaner Willey Nes Theater

Reds Battle Near Stalingrad and Voronezh Fronts

Wartime dispatches describe continuing Red Army fighting near Stalingrad and Voronezh with air and ground assaults. Russian forces push through grain fields and streets as German columns attempt to advance toward the Don and lines along the Voronezh front.

Rostay Tagantes List Stalingrad Snast Don Provines Vie Likhova-Stelingrad Brn Yurdeysh Lenina Srupt

Texans in Service Honored by World War Victory Unit

The article profiles young Texans serving in the U S armed forces as part of a local recognition today. It highlights their enlistment and dedication to the nation in the colors.

WU. S

Egypt War Front Shows British Gains In North Africa

British forces push along a 40 mile front west of El Alamein while United States bombers pound Tobruk Ain El Gazala Balun Fuka Matruh and other Axis bases. Italian communique claims repelled advances with 200 prisoners and 130 tanks lost as rival reports conflict.

Preas Britain Army of Rap Hoathess Issles Saulty Marshel Rommel Orce Rowe Egypt Malta Port Said North Africa Alexandria London Auchinleck

Clauss Murder Case Leads to Rogers Charge

A murder charge was filed against Joseph J. Rogers at Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan's court for the July 23 shooting death of Otto Skeeter Clauss at 622 East Jesamine Street. Rogers, released on $2500 bond, allegedly fired after a confrontation with Clauss, with Antonio Rocha named as a witness. Services for Clauss are set Friday at 4 p.m. at Alamo Funeral Home chapel with burial at San José Burial Park. Survivors include brother Huston Clauss of San Antonio.

Imore Rogers Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan’s Court Charles Bar Rere Joseph J. Rogers Cincinnati Avenue Otto ‘Skeeter Klaus Jesapnine Street Antonio,Rocha Victoria Street Clauss Alamo Feneral San José Huste Ciallss San Antonio

Canadians Reopen Cornish Tin Mines

A detachment of Royal Canadian Engineers reopened ancient Cornish tin mines in Cornwall after weeks of prospecting. The mines have a long history dating to ancient Phoenician times and saw large scale operations from 1830 to 1930.

London Royal Canadian Engineers Malaya Cornwall

Coniet Slayer of Prison Engineer Plunges From Tower

A convict identified as Tomek leaped from a water tower at a spring power plant after fatally bludgeoning Andrew Weanst, an operating engineer. Frederick Freeland said guards found Tomek dead inside the tank after a lengthy ascent and throws from the upper structure. The slaying occurred amid an earlier fatal argument over a $2 meal.

Jackbon Win Theek Mieblivars Tex Ton Ob Jel Andrew Weanst Bex'eat Ld Une Pring T Treul Howard Frevland Dell Aid Nemezik Tafere Lwitang Fred Pale Tomoak Oye Tomek Polity Toraraik Sadie Bane

Walter Winchell's Rumor Mill Roars Through Hollywood and Politics

Walter Winchell reports on a flurry of society gossip and looming show business moves. The piece names Maury Paul, the Duchess of Windsor, Marian Anderson, Norma Shearer, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, and many others while noting potential weddings, theater sales, and industry intrigues.

New York Maury Cholly Keilekerbocker Paul Duchess of Windsor LaGiardia Marian Anderson Norma Shearer Irving Thatberg Mickey Rooneys Judy Garland Steve Crane Lana Turner H’wood Gates Verity Zorina D. Fairbanks Drs Fenaging

Tax Drive Aims to Boost City Property Revenue

Deputy assessors conduct a property tax drive calling owners of more than 2000 dollars in personal property to settle delinquent accounts. Chief Clerk Paul Pfeiffer notes city agents will intensify collection efforts with special deputies. Real estate assessments run concurrently and installments can be abandoned by the city. County plan discussed. city tax rate for 1941 set at 1 and school tax at 1.03 with payments due in April and May.

Paul T. Pfeiffer I Charite Department Assensig Auegust Ste Bfelfer Fred Huntress Gommister Broadway Fifth Street Eolower C. Ray Davis Hunt-San Antonio SSSC Board of Equalization

Services Held For Crew Of German Sub

Navy announces memorial services for 29 crewmen of a German submarine sunk in the western Atlantic. The event follows the destruction of three merchant ships, including an American and a British cargo carrier, with crews missing or saved in lifeboats and boats. Survivors reach Paramaribo after escape.

Trean Sansaeth Navy Associated Press Joseece Iigulant Services National ‘Cemetery Hampton Tonaburg Gulf Coset Red Globlm Devil's Inland French Guiana Paramaribo Atlantic Meare Caribbean

Will Corps Area Name Changed In Reorganization

The Eighth Corps area name was changed to Eighth Sury as Washington-directed reforms place the corps under the services of supply and the tactical army under ground forces. The change takes effect Wednesday and aligns with the army reorganization.

Eighth Worps Eighth Sury Ice Command Services of Supply Washington Tactical Army Corps

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