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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1943

Page

5

Republicans Assail Wallace Over Blast at U S Fascists

Wallace denounces isolationists and American fascists in a Detroit speech drawing Republican charges that he aims to divert attention from domestic issues. Senators Nye Revercomb Radcliffe and Smith react, urging focus on patriotism and postwar policy rather than attacking critics.

Wasnaan Wallace Detroit Daxy Reckoning Nye N. D North Dakota South America Roosevelt Peon Werlace Roosevelt Alrve Stewart D-Tenn Racezell America Radcliffe D.-Md Wallech Revercomb R.-W. Va Smith

Swimmer Loses Wager and Life

In San Diego on July 25 Clarence L. Dement 31 of Bell California drowned near a rowboat while fishing at Lake Henshaw after losing a wager that he could swim to the opposite shore. The incident was confirmed by authorities.

San Diego Calif Glarence L. Dement Bell Ewimecrocs Lake Henshaw

Revolutionist Christ Viewed By Catholic Action Speaker

Rev Dante Lard, famed author and editor, told Our Lady of the Lake summer school that Christ rejected old world customs and set a new moral code. Father Lord discussed politics and warned against communism fascism and urged progress toward democracy.

Christ Dante Lard S. J Mon- Gay Our Lady of the Lake College Father Lord

Inspector General Ends Jap Probe in Arizona

Lat. Gen. Virgil L. Peterson, inspector General of Linamy, completed an investigation of the Jap situation in Arizona and voiced confidence that the president and government departments will prevent injustice. He cautioned that a solution will take time and urged calm, considered action.

Fhogntr Arg Virgil L. Peterson Linamy Arizona

Wisconsin Bomber Tops All American Bombardiers in Kirtland

Baron R. Mitchell of Clintonville Wis captured the All American bombardier title at the fourth bombing Olympics held yesterday at Kirtland field Albuquerque. Teams listed include Albuquerque Childress Deming Roswell Big Springs Victorville San Angelo Midland. Deturz of Childress placed third to hit the shock target bull’s eye. no bombardier hats hit the pickle barrel.

Albuquerque Nh. m INS Baron R. Mitchell Clintonville Wis Kirtland Field Childress Texas Deming N. ME Roswell N. M Big Springs Victorville Calif San Angelo Texa Midland Carl Schwerdtieger Mitchell Robert F. Deturz

Hein Seeks Site for Government Veterans Hospital

Commissioner Henry Kein seeks a location in San Antonio for a proposed 1000-bed government veterans hospital. He explores sites across the city with aid from the American Legion, but only a 30-acre tract near Alamo Stadium and Olmos Basin lands appear available, risking selection within a one mile radius of St. Antonin if no suitable site is found.

Fark Henry Kein Veterans’ Hospital San Jacinto Park Alamo Stadium Olmos Basin Olmos Das Treety Dl Artmu Uhl Veterans' Committee of the Legionere St. Antonin

Lee Gittinger Dies in San Antonio Funeral

Lee J. Gittinger 3. died Monday at his home on 12 Bt. Francis avenue in San Antonio. A native of Big Spring he lived here 50 years and was a meat in, sperker in Une city health department. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday from the residence with Tequem mass at St Henry's Catholic Church. Interment in San Fernando cemetery No. 2. Survivors include widow Mrs. Dorothy Gittinger and numerous Gittinger relatives in Texas and California.

Lee J. Gittinger Sperker Une City Francis Avenue Big Spring San Antonia Henry Herbst St Henry's Catholic Church San Fernando Cemetery Dorothy Gittinger Clarence Gltteinger Claude Lee Gittinger Mary Mansker Leon Weliens Felix Senoir Gus H. Gittinger Buffalo William A. Gittinger Hollywood Edward Joe Andrew George M. Gittinger San Antonio

Man Hit Over Head and Robbed on Medina Street

According to a report, Hi. G. Cervantes of 1013 North Center Street says he was struck on the head with a blackjack at Medina and West Commerce streets at 9:30 p.m. Sunday and robbed of $48. He could not describe his attacker.

Hi. G. Cervantes Center Street Medina Commerce

S A Welfare Meeting Set

Proposals for organizing a San Antonio and Bexar county welfare council will be considered Tuesday in the Municipal Auditorium West room. About 100 welfare and health organization representatives will attend, led by Albert Steves Jr. and the Community Chest committee.

Ila. A San Antonio Bexar County Albert Steves Jr Community Chest T. K. Ewander Community Chést Mananér

Japs Claim Air Victory In China Amid War Report

The Tokyo based press states 28 Allied planes were shot down over Hengyang Lingling and Kweili in Hunan during July 23 24 25 raids. U S forces say 16 Jap planes were downed July 22 in a large raid on U S bases in China. Additional claims include two American bombers shot down July 25 and 24 bombers raiding Wake Island. Japanese reports also say a destroyer and transport damaged near New Georgia in the Solomons on July 25 and several torpedo boats sunk northwest of New Georgia.

Jay Tokyo Hengyang Lingling Hunan Kwellla U.S China Wake Island Kula Bay New Georgia Island Solpomany

New Stamp Series Adds Luxembourg and Netherlands Issues

Postmaster General Walker announced a new five cent stamp honoring Luxembourg to be issued August 11 at the coast office, fifth in a series of 12 honoring Axis overrun countries. The stamp, a five cent denom, features the Luxembourg flag with the country name beneath. Earlier issues honored Poland Czechoslovakia and Norway. Also announced, the Netherlands stamp with the red white and blue flag will go on sale August 24 in Washington.

Europe Luxembourg Poland Czechoslovakia Norway Washington Walker Netherlands

Collisions Hurt Two Bike Riders

Two cyclists were treated at Hubert B. Gren hospital after crashes Monday. AlGo Martinez 2201 himanual street suffered a broken wrist and rust when his bicycle collided with a vehicle at Guadalupe and Richter. Timnael Benitez 16 1207 South Colorado street was released after treatment for a lacerated left leg from a bicycle car crash at Guadalupe and South Lar otto streets.

Hubert B. Gren Hospital AlGo Martinez Himanual Street Guadalupe Richter Timnael Benitez South Colorado South Larotto Steets

Soldiers to Skip Ration Red Tape

Members of the armed forces on leave or furlough may obtain supplementary food ration certificates at any local board instead of the visiting board. District food rationing officer W. C. Marshall announced the change easing the process for service members visiting another state.

W. C. Marshall

Auto Driver Gets Suspended Term

Louis Gonzales pleaded guilty to murder without malice in the automobile collision that fatally injured Luisa Guzman on January 5, 1940. He received a five year suspended sentence Monday in Criminal District court before Judge Howard Green.

Louis Gonzales Luisa Guzman Criminal District Court Howard Green

Sewage Aid By U S Seen For San Antonio

Congressman Paul Kilday expressed confidence that San Antonio will obtain federal Lanham act funds to improve sewer connections from Fort Sam Houston. He said 200 million dollars was added to Lanham act appropriations for municipal war needs, with San Antonio awaiting a Nichol and Freeze report before applying to Public Works Administration for funds.

San Antonio Fort Gam Houston Paul Kilday Kilday Tam Fort Sam Houston Nichol Freeze Ann Antonio Public Works Administration Funda iLanhamath

Life in Alaska after the war threat fades and rebuilding begins

In Alaska, 1942 to 1944 shifts leave towns like Anchorage, Nome, Fairbanks with stores stocked, cinemas open, and mosquitos still a nuisance. Soldiers and civilians adapt as transport improves and bases gain permanence, while locals seek news from home about Attu and Japanese prisoners.

William L. Worden Patrbanks Alaska United States Pairbanks Anchorage Seward Nome Kansas Connecticut Dendhatse Jonesville Dutch Harbor Aleutians Salem Ore Fairbanks BEC Walea Cleveland Kenakee Aleutiana Ines Russia Polar GU Jos Seward Peninsula

Clare Luce Raps Column Removal

Clare Luce denounces the removal of her column from Army publications in New Delhi and Greenwich. She accuses officials of censorship to suppress anti administration writing while noting Drew Pearson’s column replaces hers. Luce claims the War Department ordered the Army publication to halt her political discussion.

Greenwich, Conn Drew Pearson Tolumn Mya Luce Gallup Tlk War Department Army Riop Publishing

Houston Yard To Build 108 Ships

Washington July 6 1937 the maritime commission announced contracts for 28 Liberty ships to be built by Gulf and East Coast shipyards. A contract for constructing 108 vessels was awarded to the Houston Shipbuilding Corporation in a major wartime shipbuilding push.

Washington Maritime Commission Today Gulf and East Coast Shipyards Ae Houston Shipbuilding Porpora

Runaway Boys Arrested Here

Two boys aged 14 and 15 ran away from Old Glory Texas to see the world. Stamford Chief T L Sasabee contacted San Antonio detectives by phone at 3 10 a m Monday. Detectives Mike Ellis and Bruce Weatherly arrested the youths at the bus station eight minutes later and escorted them to the police station as their parents rushed toward San Antonio.

Old Glory Texas T. L. Sasabee Stamford San Antonio Mike Ellis Bruce Weatherly

John Garfield Son Born in Tollywood

A son weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces was born today at Cedars of Lebanon hospital to Mrs. John Garfield wife of the Um actor. He was named David Patten.

John Garfield Tollywood

Bomber Crash Kills 3 Fliers Near Blythe

Three army airmen died when a B-24 Liberator bomber crashed near Blythe California Saturday night. The remaining crew were rescued by Private Jerry Chotrovaky and Corporal Ortana Hammons after toiling to free trapped men. the killed included Second Lieutenant John E. Cosna and Privates Bet Tyra Thornell and Richard J. Wolf. Separate report from Bombay notes Moslem League leader Mohamed Ali Jinnah wounded by would be assassin.

Blythe Calif Army Blyth Army Air Base John EB. Cosna Philadelphia Pac Bet Tyra Thornell Dallas Tex Pic Richard J. Wolf Pittsburgh Ortana Hammons Lynch Stall Set Jerry Chotoravaky Bt. Louis Bombay Mohamed AU Jinnah Moslem League

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