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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1942

Page

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Pontiac GM Plant Shuts as War Production Halted by Picket Clash

War production stopped at General Motors Pontiac division after pickets and a CIO linked dispute disrupted operations. About 250 of 345 independent stores closed or restricted deliveries in sympathy with CIO affiliated clerks as 1 000 to 3 000 workers reportedly join a mass demonstration.

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Two Brett Aides Become Majors

General MacNawan's team in Australia announces promotions of two aides, Frank Konlos and Del Devos of Mian, to major. Lt. Gen. Dedee H Brett heads Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific. Kilris received the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery aboard a bomber raft on a Philadelphia mission.

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RAF Sweeps Across French Coast in Daylight Raid

Britishair forces conducted daylight operations over northern France and the Boulogne coast with Spitfires and Hurricanes attacking a German airfield near St Omer. RAF night raids on Birmingham were claimed by Berlin radio, while London faced alarms and limited damage from a Midlands raid as eight raiders were shot down and two German fighters destroyed.

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Japs Mass at Soviet Border

London reports a British military source says Japan has up to 400000 troops concentrated in Manchukuo near the 1000 mile Soviet frontier. The source predicts Japan will strike at least three times toward Vlasov city to widen control as campaign months in 1943 approach.

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US Fliers Down 11 Jap Planes Over Pacific Front

U S fliers claimed eleven Japanese planes shot down in recent air battles around Darwin and New Guinea. American Kittyhawks reportedly downed nine raiders over Darwin while destroying a transport escort and attacking a destroyer. One American plane was shot down over Darwin but crew survived.

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Red Army Turns Back Axis Push Near Rostov Stalingrad Front

Rus front reports heavy fighting across the Don and Caucasus fronts as Soviet forces resist German advances near Rostov and Stalingrad. Dispatches say armor and infantry renew efforts, with casualties and territorial pressure mounting on both sides.

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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast calls for continued warm temperatures with scattered showers Friday afternoon. East Texas will remain warm with possible afternoon and night showers. A few scattered thundershowers are possible in the western portions Friday afternoon.

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County dads clash over pay plan in revived salary feud

In the county commissioners court Reverend Todd and Robert M. Uhr spar over the county justice system pay. Uhr presses for tax value changes while Todd urges reverting to a fee system with salaries opposed by commissioners Anderson and Pannell. Judge Anderson signals possible budget considerations amid the dispute.

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Three Hurt In Texas Munitions Blast

Three workers were seriously injured in a munitions blast at a Texas site on July 21. The blast caused structural damage and left workers with leg and head injuries. Investigators began inspecting debris and the cause of the explosion.

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Heck Elected County Judge In Place Of Anderson

The article details Al M. Heck being elected as county judge replacing Anderson who is called to active military service. Anderson requests a leave of absence, and Heck assumes duties as special county judge, with the arrangement ensuring no added expense. Heck reports to Port Houston for assignment while Anderson serves with reserves.

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Ingersoll Enlists as Army Volunteer

New York editor Ralph Thgersall of the PA news staff joins the army as a volunteer and reports to Camp Upton Long Island. An appeal by Mirvatini Firtd changes his draft classification, while the editor faces questions about prior conduct.

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