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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1944
Page
9
About 85 000 spectators crowded Kelly Field to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the U S Army Air Forces. Brig Gen Morris Berman welcomed visitors as planes ranging from trainers to B 29 and B 24 appeared. Crowds toured ramps, viewed cockpit interiors, and inspected Air Force equipment including parachutes and jungle gear.
Stockholm reports telephone communications with Berlin normal again after Friday disruption likely due to an Allied air attack. Swiss connection also restored as lines between Sweden and Switzerland resumed.
Washington reports relief from complex forms as new 1944 tax rules simplify filing for most individuals. A $500 exemption per person replaces prior brackets, with withholding receipts for those earning under $5000 and dependents rules expanded. The era's calendar outlines withholding starts January, quarterly payments due, and amended declarations options.
Lieutenant Dominice Ternutt, 41, a priest of the Fritts elsenn order, was killed June 49 in Normandy by a Nazi sniper as he administered last rites to a dying soldier. The death was announced by Very Rev. Daretrond Campbell, provincial, and pastor of St. Francis of Assisi church, where Father Ternan once served.
Tamira Tounianova, a Russin actress, and Casey Robinson, a film writer, wed yesterday at the Husalan Orthodox church. The couple honeymooned in Santa Barkwa today after the private vows that drew local attention.
Brooks Field hosts a day long open house part of the thirty seventh anniversary celebration. Visitors tour the field and advanced aviation cadet area view planes recently returned from combat and see life in WAC quarters dayroom and barracks. The tour includes the Brooks flight line and training activities with gymnasium and modern conditioning devices showcased.
A fragment describes events Tuesday including a band concert at 4 30 p m and a post retreat at 6 40 p m completing the day’s activities.
Corpus Christi reports: Mrs. Robert J. Kleberg Sr., 82, died yesterday at the Santa Gertrudis ranch near Kingsville. She was the widow of Capt Richard King, founder of the King Ranch, and mother of Rep. Richard M. Kleberg.
The wreckage of three army trainer planes was found on a mountainside southeast of Prescott Arizona. Three officers aboard were recovered by a ground party after the crash on March 25. A fourth officer is still missing as search teams extend 55 miles north from Luke Field.
A tornado destroyed the central span of the Cheatex to Miscouti Mississippi River bridge, a $1,968,000 crossing. The wreck occurred Saturday night, with approaches damaged and river traffic disrupted. Authorities report a total collapse of the middle section into the water.
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