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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1942

Page

4

Navy court martial hears claim of gifts to officers

Testimony in the San Srangtisco case alleges Lieut. Com. Maurice N. Arost solicited gifts from young officers he helped secure commissions. Patricia Bouchard, a Beverly Hills witness, testified he asked for cuff links or a bracelet during a hotel room gathering after commissions were awarded to Irving Cummings Jr. and Michael Levee. The navy complaint lists cuff links from Cummings and Stromberg and a bracelet from Tony Martin, with Bouchard noting no bracelet was received for Leverage.

San Srangtisco Navy Maurice N. Arost Ava Teservy Cummings Ensum U. S. Navel Arost Tever Meirtelor Ensign Lawrence Stromberg Tony Martin

Wank zoom apartment or fouse Corsul Light classified

Rental ad fragments describe available units in Corsul Light area. Listings mention apartment options and potential housing details with brief notes on location and amenities.

New Trial Denied for Convicted Man in Murder Case

The motion for a new trial was denied for George Fisher who was convicted of murder in Criminal District 11. Judge W. We McCrory Presided. Fisher was convicted of shooting Shea Morrissan to death on April 23. Public records show the address 426 Monterey Streets.

George Fisher Shea Morrissan W. We McCrory Wsher Wedig

City Finance Outlook Good Despite Retirement Totals

City financial status, announced by Mayor C. L. Quinn, shows assets listed at 514,432,500 as of May 31, 1032. Retirements to be paid by August 1 total 197,000 with outstanding warrants at 13,955,000. Sinking fund holds 34,347,508.98 and legal requirement stands at 9,223,702.50, painting a strong fiscal picture for the year.

San Antonio C. Klquinn Myer

Army Camp Work Contracts Let in San Antonio District

Col. TM. Osborne, district engineer, San Antonio, announced two more contracts for construction at Brooksfield and Normoyle Quartermaster Motor se sites. The awards went to Wilder Kenan and associates, and to A. E. Rheiner and company of San Antonio. A third contract, for Camp Barkeley expansion, was awarded to Rose Construction Company of Abilene.

San Antonio TM. Osborne San Antonia Wilder Kenan A. E. Searles 4. Sullivan Brooksfield A. E. Rheiner and Company A.E. Rheiner and Ton Normoyle Quartermaster Motorse Colonel Osborne Rose Construction Company of Abilene Rmindical Camp Barkeley

Injured Girl Hit by Auto in Unclear Report

A four year old girl was struck by a vehicle and injured. The article fragment mentions a name Ruth sacheme and a hospital reference, with garbled details about locations and times. The report is poorly legible and difficult to parse into a precise event.

Girl Ruth Sacheme Bourn Altha Inet Robert B. Ginen Hognitel Abe Acur Dn Roek Prieida Rudulph Gara Telgh Dvb

They Serve The Light Honors Young Texans in Service

The Light honors young Texans serving with the U S armed forces. Today are presented the following young men who have answered the nation's call to the colors.

U.S

Traffic Deaths Fall 32 Percent in War Years

Chicago report from July 30 shows the National Safety Council notes a 32 percent drop in traffic deaths during the war period, with June fatalities at 2,090 and first six months totaling 14,009, about 45 percent fewer than 1941. If June’s trend persists, 1942 total may near 36,000, down from 40,000 in 1943. About 8,400 victims were workers, and reduced mileage plus rationing contributed to lower tolls.

Chicago National Safety Council Ifurmte Cirsk Seaboard United States

Stinsonfield Vaudeville Opens With Success

A vaudeville show at Stinsonfield's open air theater on Tuesday night drew full houses. The program, arranged by Mrs. Loren Moyer, featured a 17 year old tap dancer from the local barber shop in a lively cast.

Stinsonfield

Dogs for Defense Offers Training and Membership Details

The Dogs for Defense program trains canines for army sentry duty and plant defenses. Membership costs two dollars. a $10046 fund covers training expenses. Acceptable breeds include Kerry, beagle, Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Doberman, and collies. white dogs are rejected.

Mist Adelside O. Baer Sha Army Mise Beer

Street Light Approval Tangle Delays Installations

City officials must obtain Washington approval before further street lights can be installed. Sen Antonis and Fire and Police Commissioner PL Anderson stated the measure hinges on an absolutely essential public safety and eligibility review.

Washington Sen Antonis Anderson Thareday

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