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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1942

Page

3

Hull Envisions International Police Force Postwar Peace

Secretary Hull urged a postwar international police force with the United States as leading enforcer. He called for an international court of justice and UN surveillance over aggressor nations until they accept peaceful coexistence. He warned neutral countries and urged India to join the United Nations cause to spread freedom.

Washington INS Hull Uncle Sam United States United Nations International Court of Justice State Department Germany Japan Italy Lberty Sutek Establishent India Britain Hull Sale Berty

Local Man Promoted to First Lieutenant Rank

Son of Mr and Mrs K M Biss of 250 Dunning Avenue receives promotion to first lieutenant. Native of San Auborite and Brackenside Birk School graduate, 1937, with ties to the University of Texas. Readers are urged to respond to a repairer want ad for services.

Ay MA. Lass Dr K. M. Biss Dunning Avenue Ihfovinahlow Bass San Auborite Brackensidse Birk School University of Texas Armand Tech Light

Brooks Predicts Wide Plurality Over Nine Foes

In San Angelo Tow, Brooks projects a wide plurality against nine opponents as he campaigns for the Unexpired term of a Rand Commissioner. He cites strong entortment at the polls and broad support from Democratic Frimonry aligned with 424,000 voters pledging to back state and federal administration.

Brooks San Angelo Tow Tuly Q Cal Democratic Frimonry

Texas Life Too Drab For Soldier

A Texas soldier complains that life in Dallas is dull and seeks action against Japan. He mentions only routine patrols around Paln Pinto and Parker counties and expresses frustration at not being deployed to combat. The troubling tone reflects wartime boredom and desire for frontline duty.

Dallas Fay Lanning Dalse Japan Paln Pinto Parker

Devey Funeral Rites Saturday

Kerrville man Davey Devey 40 dies Thursday in local hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Porter Loring Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Milet officiating. Devey a native of England is survived by his widow Mrs Adelaide Devey, sister Mrs 4 Owen Canna, and brother Thomas V Devey of New Castle England.

Deryldes Agar Vonn Meray Davey Kerrville a_toent hospital Teld Alyue Porter Loring Funeral Home Robert Milet Revay England Adelaide. Devey B. Owel Canna Thomas V. Devey New Caste

Jaycees Plan Regional Meeting in San Antonio on Recruiting

Jaycees Region 1 leaders including Harold Saunders meet in San Antonio to discuss recruiting for the Army and Army Air Corps. Juniors and local chambers assist in preparing candidates for enlistment this Friday.

Commerce San Antonio Army Wie Corps Harold Saunders Egin Friday Tt Funior Ir Corps

Stromberger Named Chairman of Texas Junior Chamber Committee

Stromberger of San Antonio was appointed chairman of the military affairs committee of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce. John Sheppard of Longview, state president, announced Friday. LeRoy Guess was made state chairman of the assistance to local organizations committee.

Andl Stromberger San Antonio Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce John Shepperd Longview LeRoy Guess

Fifteen Women Held In Vice Campaign Raid

Fifteen women were arrested in a vice sweep after raids on the eastern portion of the city. The county jail reported the arrests on Friday, including four women held after raids at a nightclub on Nogalitos Street.

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Howard Named On Draft Board In Bexar County

Van H. Howard of 418 East Mulberry street has been named to the Bexar County Selective Service board. Pridty was appointed and serves as a member, replacing Tenai. Burgess has joined the army as a whaler.

van H. Howard East Mulberry Street Pridty Bexar County Selective Service Board Tenai. Burgess

Brooks field officers promoted to majors and captains

Brooks field officers promote 14 first lieutenants to captain and four to major. Majors named are John I. Lanford Willian M Donovan William B Lindsay and Arthur C Alderson. Captains promoted include Paul S Benton Joseph F P Schuck Thomas Torreson Jr Venton Imes Kent J Prin Rabect Goldsworthy Prec inwn Engelman Edwin Evans John M Patten Lester L Tarbin Thirman Lee Ward Herman Rumsen and Mution Edward Johnson. Bruce K Baumpardher, recently transferred, also promoted to captain.

Pour Brooks John I. Lanford Willian M. Donovan William &. Bindsay Arthur C. Alderson Paul S. Benton Joseph FP. Schuck Thomas S Torresson Jr Venton Imes Kent J. Prin Rabect ¥. Goldsworthy Precinwn Engelman Edwin

Candidate for Lt Gov S A Visitor Doss Hardin in San Antonio

Candidate for lieutenant governor S A Visitor Doss Hardin visits San Antonio this week to continue his campaign. March from Dallas County is accompanying and supported by his brother Ross Hardin.

S. A Doss Hardin San Antony March Dallas County Wein Ross Hardin

U S Sailors See London First Leaves Since War Began

United States sailors in London enjoyed their first leaves in European waters since the war began. Navy instructions stressed discretion and avoiding discussion of ships or trips. British hosts arranged dances and social activities as officers and crews adapted to the new wartime routine.

London United States Sonor Eithre Navy United States Navy

Higher Taxes Foreseen in U S War Finance Plan

Senate finance committee urged lifting tax levies toward British levels to finance enlarged war costs. Secretary Morgenthau advocated a $2.4 billion increase in the existing revenue bill, arguing the United States should aim for Britain and Canada in wartime taxation.

Washington Senate Higgers Treasury Morgenthau Morgenthau Ayat United States Britain Canada

Flying School Sets Record at Chico Field California

The Army flying school at Chico Field California completed a year without a fatal accident and was praised by Col. John K Nissely. Col Samuel R Harris Jr urged ongoing commitment to flying safety across all forces. Students total 14 935 with salaries and outlays projected. Treasury estimates suggest tax increases to fund the program.

Washington Tan Army Basie Chico Field California War Department John K Nissely Samuel R. Haris Jr Breazo Army All Forces

British Sub Crew Rescued After Quiet Ocean Floor Incident

London reports a British submarine crew endured a near disaster on the ocean floor. After two days without outside aid, the commanding officer noted no surface search could locate the vessel. A sedative calmed sailors as one fainted and triggered mechanical issues before the sub surfaced and reached port.

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