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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1944

Page

5

Churchill to warn of Nazi terror weapons in Commons talk

Reported remarks depict Prime Minister Churchill set to address Parliament with a sober warning that Germany may launch new terror weapons, including flying bombs, while signaling possible retaliations and detailing interior gov plans amid war worries and air raids on southern England. The piece notes shaken public morale, discussion over harsher reprisals, and New York Protestant clergy urging Germany to stop ruthless bombings.

Lordon Prme Churchill Mgermany Leo Duatite Hess Outhern London Landon

Honor Medal for Rescue of 15 Sailors in Southwest Pacific

Lieut Nathan G Gordon of Morrton Arkansas received the Congressional Medal of Honor for rescuing 35 downed airmen at Kavieng harbor February 15 aboard a Catalina in wartime New Guinea. Crew members received Army Silver Stars for their service with Fifth Air Force. Gordon, a Arkansas graduate, had played football and studied law before enlisting in 1941.

Besd Quartiers Beven Fleet Southwest Pacific Nathan G. Gordon Morrton Ark Kaining Harbor America Ta-run New Zee- Jana Gordon Kenney Par Raster Fifth Air Force Arkansas Arkansan Heetree Enterinig Hd Navy Kavlengahote Abs Kren U.S. Mitchills

Manila Clubs Close Tomorrow After Manila Radio Report

Manila clubs including cabarets and dancing halls will close tomorrow as reported by a Tokyo radio station. The notice states all night venues in Manila will shut operations, reflecting broader citywide restrictions.

Manila New York Tokyo Radio Ln Manila Ould

Lonely Cat Guards Mine Entrance After Mine Tragedy

In Bellaire iso an alley cat named Tom stayed at the Powhatan mine entrance the day July 4 when miners were entombed and air blocked. Tom refused to leave, awaiting the return of his owner Dell Brown and the rescue crew, despite dangers and hunger as workers battled to clear air and reach two thirds of the shaft. In Newark Wyoming a military dog Toby was euthanized after failing to adapt to civilian life following over four years of service. In New York a zookeeper jokes about a beer-drinking crow at the children's zoo, Deacon, who mimicked noises and sparked a small incident requiring staff rescue.

Bellaire Iso Tom Dcll Brown Powhatan Mine Tub Ne Barrientes Tie Alope Vuntit Etockra Tie

Meat Supply Due for Drop

The Agriculture Department reports civilian meat supplies for fall and early winter may be six to ten percent below this year's level due to reduced livestock production. The forecast notes offset by larger supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables and cereal products.

Washington Sivilian Agriculture Department

Year’s Liquor Output Seen For August

Washington reports that August liquor production is projected at about 40 million gallons of high proof alcohol. Distilleries have expanded facilities for war production, operating at full capacity most of the year, with much of the output blended into aging stock.

Washington Wiksky Nermelnnes Holley War Production Board

Cost of living up slightly in mid May to mid June

Secretary of Labor Miss Perkins reports a 1 percent rise in overall living costs from mid May to mid June. Food prices increased about 1 percent due to eggs and fruit, while house furnishings rose 25 percent and electrical goods 4 percent. Utilities and other items also edged up, though the May-June level remained below 1943 averages.

Washington Perkina

Fewer Nazis Facing Tito in Yugoslavia Reported

Marshal Tito's forces in Yugoslavia face less than 350000 German troops mostly second-rate units. German divisions remaining are said to be mainly Polish Czech Serb Serbs?. الق.

Hari Taly Tito Yugoslavia Yugaglavia

Deputy Woods Quits Over Dispute With Marshal

Deputy Woods resigns after clashing with U S Marshal Guy McNamara over deputy expenses and security policies. He had served 41 Medina and arrived from Waco after appointment on July 3, 199A, stating plans to return to private practice as lawyer and accountant.

I. Mackwoos Woarshal Mongay U. S Guy McNamara Woods Medina Waco McNamara

How 10 Ruin presses AND LOSE FRIENDS

An ad-style piece promotes Arid deodorant to prevent perspiration odor and skin irritation. It claims five benefits including underarm odor control, safe perspiration reduction, and skin gentle formula. It touts antiseptic properties, easy drying, post shaving use, and a large market presence with college and general retailers.

Ajad Ani Attia American Institute of Laundering Tarmless Co

Four Injured in Highway 90 Collision West of San Antonio

Four people were seriously injured when a car driven by Capt. M C Almoson of Randolph Pfeld collided Sunday night with a vehicle driven by Allen W Schweera of San Antonio on Highway 90 west of San Antonio. The Schweera car carried four passengers. All victims were taken to the Cadet Center hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises.

Aarden M.C. Almoson Randolph Pield Allen W. Schweera San Antonio Simpson San Attonio Schneers Te Cadet Center Hospital Hilly Otrinstoph Gus Zimmermann

Man Arraigned For Mail Fraud

Li us Thigpen, 58, of 374 Tavita shere, was arraigned Monday before U. S. Commissioner on a charge of using the mails to defraud. He was held on bond as one of six defendants, with others not yet apprehended, in a case alleging an attempted sale of land via mail.

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