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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1944
Page
11
Report says Mexico did not halt work on the Pan American highway project. Newswire notes claims of a stoppage are false and the clash of statements arose from misinterpretation of progress timelines. The piece emphasizes ongoing cooperation between nations on the venture.
Willam H. Furlong of San Antonio reports a 29-day inspection of the highway from Mexico City to the border. He cites extreme construction challenges due to machinery shortages, labor gaps, and fires, noting morale remains high among workers and engineers despite delays. Mexico has appropriated substantial funds to push work, while routes through mountains open new resource and trade prospects.
Article fragment presents garbled critique of figures and events with mock quotes. It references Noga Jeon, KU Peorietimen, and various unnamed actors, but readable content is limited and obscure. The piece reads as a satirical or parodic commentary with exaggerated language and unclear context.
Funeral services for Gilbert 78 who died at his home 215 Richmond Street on Saturday were to be held at San Fernando Cathedral at 2 45 p m Monday. Interment planned at Holy Cross. Born in Mexico, he had been a resident of San Antonio since 1908. Survived by his son Chaney Bibel and Omey Gilbert of San Antonio, and by other relatives.
Bexar County reports reaching its fifth quota of war saving bonds with sales at 757,465.25 dollars, about 1014 percent of the target, per Ted Kaysler executive secretary of the Wat’ Tinlee committee. Dealers boosted Series B sales as downtown booths aided public purchasing while local civic groups boosted participation. A separate fire at 205 East Dravis caused $25 in damage.
In Mexico City on July 31, workers unearthed ancient volcanic chinaware about 900 years old at the Ditge Rivera property, south of Austly. A notable statue resembling a Roman or goddess figure was found in the lower stratum, partly buried by lava from the Shott volcano. The find suggests earlier civilizations flourished about 600 years before Christ and indicates Toltec culture predates the Christian era.
A United States soldier describes landing at Salerno in the third wave and facing a grim crossroads with a Nazi assault. He recalls spotting a German sergeant, a tense stand in an eye contact moment, and later meeting American troops who helped him, ending with a cautious handshake and neighborly farewell.
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