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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1942

Page

6

Arkansas Runoff Likely In Senate and House Races

In Arkansas the Democratic preferential primary signals runoffs for the U S Senate and the third district house seat. McClellan leads Holt in unofficial results with about 48,469 to 47,891 as 1735 of 2127 precincts reported. Fulbright and Greenhaw lead in the third district, while Adkins wins big in CRA precincts. A few black voters were turned away at precincts citing party rules.

Bittle Rock Ark Senate Reno Associated Press John le. McClellan Jack Hall Harrison McClellan Holt Clyde T. F Fulbright Greenhaw Willis Homer M. Adkins CRA Fred Keller Conway Arkansas

Itching First Application Review Causes Public Concern

Fragmented notice describes a first topical application for itching and irritation. Mention of rash hives and scabies appears in garbled text with references to products and procedures, suggesting a health remedy or treatment announcement.

WPB Official Tells Senators of Bottleneck

WPB transport chief Harold E Talbot told senate defense investigators that engine shortage limits rapid shift to giant air cargo and troop carrying ships. He noted cargo planes and transports are in production at Curkiss Wright and Waco plants and that more shift would sacrifice bombers and fighters. A secret WEB report labeled satisfactory was cited.

Washington WPB Harold E. Talvot Aar Transportation War Production Board Senate Defense Investigating Committee Army Navy WEB Donald M. Nelson Nelson Talbot Curkiss-Wright Waco Aircraft Company Truman 40-Mo Andrew Jackson Higgins Minneapolis Jins Henry Garl H. Provbs Kuisnz Qualy Gael Hospitalpees Senate ABBE Proehl Construc William Dilley Ed Casey Casey Isk

Steel shortage cited in Higgins contract dispute

The defense committee questions steel supply for war needs after cancellation of Higgins contracts in New Orleans. Kaiser’s mass production is seen as a potential aid to assess contract cancellation justification and the Higgins plant adaptability to cargo plane construction. Higgins returned from two weeks of talks with the maritime commission, which cancelled the deal, calling the commission's explanation phony.

Truman Higeins Corporation New Orleans Defense Committee Kaiser Higgins Maritime Commission Commission

One Man's Opinion on the Molotov Cocktail

Walter Kiernan argues the Molotov cocktail is a simple improvised weapon. He notes no formal design process, no large-scale production, and sees the bottle and gasoline as a potent, direct-in-action tool used against a German tank.

Walter Kiernanns

Tank Plant Closing Talk Exaggerated Says Agr

New York July 2 Tren Agr said toxiay that while there had been some detonoration in Amer funy sleet supply tales of tank plants and other prime demament producers closing their doors ere greatly exaggerated The trade journal said this weeks might drop in scheduled Ingot production was due to shutdown of apt hearths for badly overdue repair and rebuilds with scrap deficiency for the moment an almost negligible contilling factor

New York Therade Journal

Deadline Set for Student Transfers in Bexar County

Bexar County actions superintendent R W May announced Wednesday a deadline for student transfers. The order sets procedural steps for moving scholastics from one district to another as part of local education policies.

Priciny Bexar County Actions R W May

SERVE The Light Honors Young Texans in the Armed Forces

The publication presents several Texas youths who have answered the nation's call to service. The feature highlights their commitment, aiming to honor their sacrifice and encourage community support for military personnel.

Retirement of Stimson Expected

Political Washington is abuzz over renewed forecasts of Secretary of War Stimson’s early retirement following a sharp attack by Representative John McCormack. McCormack labelled Stimson’s letter to Senator Lodge as pernicious political action and urged him to leave the War Department. The blast hits amid Lodge’s Senate campaign and Roosevelt’s backstage diplomacy, with White House signals and retirements shaping the unfolding political drama.

Waco Lan Washington Stimson Roosevelt John ‘W. McCormack McCormack Henry Cabot Lodge Mass Datter Lodge Senate Joseph E. Casey Congress Casey White House

Army Post Work Contracts Awarded in San Antonio Area

Contracts for buildings at the army riding school at San Marcos were awarded, announced by Cal T. M. Osborne, U S district engineer. Other awards include Aqua Systems Inc of New York City for Brooks field construction and Roege and Marriott for steam engine shelter at Normoyle Guarana Motor base, plus a contract to Condleinetion company of Pijman wan for wiring and related work. Shortall O Connor and Herman of Dallas received a line item for railroad spurs at the Del Rio field.

Wwalswana Harney J. ¥. Dickey San Antonio San Marcos Gecording Cal T. M. Osborne U. & District Colonel Osborne Aqua Systems, Inc New York City Brooksfield Roege and Marriott Normoyle

Plane crash near Williams Field kills cadet and injures instructor

Cadet Aston L. Smith of Amarillo was killed and Second Lieutenant Dor R. Toland of Los Angeles was seriously injured when a twin-engine army trainer ditched four miles northeast of Williams Field. Neither occupant deployed a parachute.

Phoenix Aston L. Smith Amarillo Dor R.toland Los Angeles Williams Field Conto

Wake Up Your Liver Bile Pills Claim Quick Vital Boost

An old style health ad touts Carter's Liver Pills to “wake up” bile flow and prevent indigestion. It promises improved digestion by releasing bile daily and claims dramatic energy boosts, urging readers to buy a package now.

Karin Averanova Carter

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