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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1942
Page
5
In a June report from SANSAS JITY Missouri Rose Thomas a foot doctor says a young man visited her office and after leaving her purse containing eighty eight dollars was missing. He had a metatarsal condition in the left foot and no tailoases on the right foot.
Greeley Ned June 1 E J Whalen a Greeley county deputy clerk, 48, recuperating from a broken hip suffered when he fell while shaving in the bathroom at his home.
Washington on June 2 Justice Hugo L Black reportedly drove the wrong way on Rock Creek Parkway failing to notice one way signs and the hour. Park Police officer J W Macon flagged him down and issued a traffic ticket. Black later said he sent his 45 to the traffic Bureau and praised the officer for his fair handling.
In London on June 2, Lord Cranborne announced in the House of Lords that Britain is in consultation with the dominions the United States Russia and other United Nations on wartime issues. He said talks are at a confining stage and no general declaration can be made. He noted Russia is playing a major role in winning the war and shaping the peace. Earlier Lord Addison urged long term German education controls for postwar peace and prompt world settlement proposals. Cranborne said allied representatives in London are in close contact with a bureau compiling postwar needs and a committee surveying postwar requirements.
A secondhand dealer on South Presa Street reported thieves broke in during the night and carried off a small box containing about 20 pennies. Entrance was gained by forcing the front door. Police heard Tuesday of the break in and theft.
Bayles named chairman of Cameron county rationing board as Lacey succeeds Chambers in Rio Grande Valley district freight and passenger duties. J Gordon notes reassignments at Southern Pacific lines with Loeffler retirement after 53 years and Carter moving to San Antonio. Davis heads local Rotary board as Pivot becomes district governor.
DANY PAGAL reports Bridges, a Californian, surrendered at the San Francisco immigration station on a warrant for deportation to Australia. Attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition, with a hearing set and bond initially $8000, while a new bond was required, signaling a lengthy appeal path to the Supreme Court.
Double funeral services scheduled for Tuesday at Alamo Funeral Home for F. Jud Jr of Kirkplace and Minnie May Brown of Victoria, victims of a Sunday auto accident. Interment at Mission Burial Park. Survivors include parents, siblings, and grandparents. officiants to be Reverend Nance of Dallas and Reverend J. E. Craig of San Antonio.
In Wilson county Daily Oil Path notes readiness for production after sand cleaning at the Baysen No 1 in the Wilcox zone. The Holland Oil Company reports flow at several barrels per hour and notes extensive drilling plans along the Wilcox trend. Several other wells and prospects in Duval and Webb counties are described, including attempts to open a new Miranda sand oil field and various tests with noed results. The report also mentions a Taylor man related to a federal matter at University of Texas and a gun incident at Camp Scott.
Fire alarms triggered in an unidentified district with scattered details about Responders and locations. The fragment mentions Purported addresses and a vehicle reference, but the exact event scope remains unclear.
Harlingen reports opposition from Valley lawmakers to removing tariffs on fresh vegetables from Mexico under a proposed reciprocal trade agreement. The three-cent-per-pound duty on tomatoes and related trade moves was designed to protect U S tomato growers, with local groups urging retention against concessions.
Services for John A. Galea of 201 Frasch street who died Saturday will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Hallavan funeral home followed by rites at St Henry's church with Rev. Henry Herbst officiating. Burial will be in St Mary's Cemetery. Laird a retired locomotive engineer longtime resident of San Antonio survived by sons William G. Laird Eb Pasa Joseph A. Laird Unwede and Col JOA Laitd San Francisco Gallt daughters Mrs Aim Fotllur and Miss Evelyn Lala San Antonio and seven grandchildren.
Consumer division head Martha Roy says a consumer campaign will feature price controls and education. Mayor C K Quin reviews a consumer committee to monitor violations and teach how the control system works. Lewis Kayton is named to head the committee with appointees to represent all San Antonio consumer groups.
Raymondeville June 2. Mr and Mrs A B Parker of Tytovoid Joe received a telegram from the British government stating their son Brady Parker is missing from a bombing crew. Parker joined the Canadian armed forces after enlistment in the United States Army Air Corps. The ingleth foeing Jana fy Ortober and hat been credited with shoot downs on bomber and fighter planes over the Rhine.
In Galveston on June 2 the regents of a Texas university began a continuing inquiry into the medical school faculty controversy led by Dean Tahn W. Spies. After eight days of sessions the board recessed Thursday to assign appointments and hear further witness testimony at a later date.
The 44th anniversary event in Wattland features a two day patriotic program in Glinos Park with a community war bond site. Aimed at supporting Alamo Heights servicemen, workers will attempt to sell two war bonds during the celebration, marked as Harbor Sunday.
The Witte summer school opens Wednesday at 10 am with classes for children through August 15. Adults may join watercolor printing, training, conversation Spanish, and archery. Children under 12 meet Mondays 10 to 12 with Dello Flores Garza.
Offices of the blood donor service sponsored by the Red Cross have been opened in the Moors building room 422. Volunteers are asked to call Fannin 6339 for appointments or to call in person at the headquarters. Blood is to be collected for the army defense and will be processed at the VIII Corps area laboratory under General W. Lea Hunt and Lieutenant H. R. Livesay.
Attorney General Gerald G. Mann challenged Baylor University graduates to trust the future and overcome fear. He urged the 30th graduating class to believe in their cause, cut a plan, and work toward a single goal without letting fear deter action.
A local doctor's advertisement claims a new rupture truss eliminates belting and belts, offering a free $3.50 truss trial for those who test the device. Readers may keep the device for 30 days with a return option and a $2.80 “press for your trouble” refund, address listed as 177d Kochkis 2908 Main BL Kansas.
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