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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1942

Page

8

Caribbean Ship Convoying Starts

Aboard a U.S. warship in the Caribbean the first convoy of merchant ships moves through waters once perilous. Navy crews, led by Lieut. John F. Walsh, outwit submarines with no torpedoes fired at the fleet during several skirmishes. Earl Shugars reports the new convoying order where raiders may sink ships but fight for every one.

U.S United States Navy Associated Press Earl Shugars ausEstion Atte United States John F. Walsh Naval Academy Foreign Service Hig

Best Seller at Wye Post Exchange Arithmetic for Review

In Sheppard Field July 23 recruits at the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command station are turning to a 10 cent Lookie Bible titled Arithmetic for Review. Brushing up on math is cited as a strong way to improve scores on intelligence and mechanical aptitude tests.

Sheppard Field ClyiMans Wye Post Exchange Army Air Forees

Enemy Ship Losses Reported Since War Outbreak

A distorted report from Lonon Wisconsin cites Admiralty figures estimating heavy Axis losses since the war began. It claims 7,184,760 tons of German and Italian ships sunk or damaged, with 6,178,000 more tons sunk or damaged by Britain and allies since January 1. The text also references taxicab owners and hearings, but many details appear garbled and unclear.

Lonon, Wi United States Britain Fugsia Abe Admiralty Demetria Moreno Lovven Frank Vogler Tralian Moreno Ing

Yanks Give Awards at Woodlawn Gym

Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday in Woodlawn gymnasium for juniors from the Yan summer camp. The petany and wugle corps will entertain guests with performances during the event.

Clan of aWards Woodlawn Gymnasium Petany Wugle

O Daniel to Face Probe of Telegrams

Senate audit chief Senator Lucas reports telegraph bills by Senator O Daniel exceeded limits. Western Union charged over 1000 for messages billed to the senate as book telegrams and news items. He demands explanation to satisfy the committee.

O'Daniel Washington Senate Committee Senate Lucas D-Il Audit and Control Committee Western Union Fies

Alien Arrested in Traffic Accident

New York reports a German alien, Richard Rathkopf, age 21, jailed for hit-and-run after a traffic collision. A skin fragment from his fender tied him to injuring Janet Walsh, with Rathkopf initially denying the strike before confessing under evidence.

New York Lws Richard Rathkopf Raothkopf Janet Walsh Rothgupl

Prisoner Dies After Transfer to County Jail

Redfield inmate Seiane H died Wednesday morning shortly after transfer to the county jail. He was serving a $5 fine for disturbing the peace in the 500 block of Avenue B. On July 26 Dr. T. N. Goodson, county health officer, is conducting a survey. The prisoner was removed after complaining of illness.

R, Redfield Seiane H Redfield Avenue B T. N. Goodson

GALA CAPSULES Promoted For Kidney Relief In Ads

An old promotional text touts GALA CAPSULES as a quick aid for tired nerves and kidney discomfort. It claims decades of use, urging readers to try the product and noting low price and wide availability. The copy references relief from sleepless nights and general symptoms, framing the capsule as a longstanding remedy.

Red Lines Stiffen Red Lines In Eastern Front Battles

Soviet reports detail German troop movements near Rostov and battles across the Don region as Red army units push into suburbs of two Nazi cities on the Bryansk front. Moscow reports heavy fighting on the Kalinin front with about two thousand six hundred enemy casualties and losses on the Bryansk and Kalinin fronts.

Annu Jubh Teostar Ed Batak Don Tsimbyans Rostov Soviet Reformation Bureau United States Tremendonu Voronezh Red Army Bryansk Kalinin Red Moscow Kalinin Front

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