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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1943

Page

5

Fifth West Coast incendiary attack revealed

Oregon report details a prior stealth incendiary raid launched from a submarine last September 28. Tone plane dropped crude bombs in fog over the coast near Brookings, starting a forest fire fought by firefighters who hiked in hours later, marking a second suspected attack on the sparse southwest Oregon forests. General McNair is reported well.

Fort OR Ord Ore Tone Chang Oregon Coast Forest Service Lauren S. Giebner Glebner St. Ynier Contra

Port Orford raid and forest protection funds discussed in Senate testimony

September 9 note describes bomber activity and fires controlled quickly after a lookout spotted the plane. Fragments of incendiary bombs showed misfirings while the army delayed Glebner’s Port Orford raid story for military reasons. Chief Forester Lyle Watts disclosed the attack while seeking forest protection funds before a Senate subcommittee.

Sid Army Glebner Port Orford Lyle PF Watts Senate Appropriations Washington

Corpus Cadet's Body Sent to Colorado

Corpus Christi June 2 The body of Aviation Cadet George Emil Lindquist killed Monday will be sent to his home in Denver Colorado for burial Lindquist was the son of Mrs Ethel Emma Lindquist of Denver

Corpus Christi Hordy George Emil Lindgulae Hla Denver Vale Jastices Lindquist Waa Mya Ethel Emma Lindquist

General Birkhead Warns Japs Grow Stronger At Graduation

Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead warned that Japan remains the enemy number one with vast resources and millions of enslaved people as the war continues. He spoke at St Marys University commencement at the San Padre Playhouse, urging two great tasks: win the war and restore government to the people under the Constitution. He stressed the Golden Rule and urged graduates to uphold freedom of conscience assembly speech and free enterprise, citing honors graduates led by Jack Polchernick.

Japan Claude V. Birkhead 36Th Division St. Marys University San Padre Playhouse Hitler Hirobite Mussolini Birkhead Jack Polchernick Bailey Tseph Tseph Mifsud, Chaminade Ball St Mary's University Edwin B Warwick Ancona Sam Berniette San Pedro Frank A. Innes West Kings Highway Lawrence Mr. Roson Glenwoodenurt Joan Vance Aberdeen Ford J. Rothe Hondo Waller St. Biury’s University Robert E. Burcey Thomas J. Trendaway

St Marys University Adds Eight Faculty for Summer Session

St Marys University guards staff changes with eight faculty added for the summer session beginning June 11. Registration runs June 9 and 10. New assignments include Rev Alfred Schnepp and Rev Henry Ringkamp among others. Leaves of absence granted to several members to attend summer programs.

Ight St. Mary's University Thomas J. "Treadaway Deati-Registrac Alfred P. Schnepp South Sife Catholic High Sonaat Henry Ringkamp Central Catholic High Jain J. Sctmb Gonteal iRev Joseph Haefner Victoria Frank Nesstein St. Louis Louis Scherer Central George Haarman Robert Bodfrey Kirkwoo Dro Theodore J. Drenner University of ‘Oli- Caga Peter J. Schlirs Leo J. Baier George B. Kohnew

Ration Book Blues Sung By Mailers

June Daluas reports mailers struggle with ration book applications for Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana. Volunteers note about half of forms are correctly used. errors include misaddressed cards and unsigned or unnecessary data. Some applicants sent multiple forms and expect multiple book arrivals.

Mailers Daluas Texas Oklahoma Lavigiana Donllas OPA

Teacher Assault Trial Continued

The case of Waldo G Newcoomb charged with aggravated assault for striking 10 year old pupil Arthur Burer on March 26 was postponed one week. Judge C J Matthews presided in County Court No 2 Elmendorf.

Waldo G. Newcoomb Elmendorf C. J. Matthews Newcomb Will Arthur Burer Sthool

Hitler and Hirohito Praise War Leaders in Victory Message

A wartime propaganda note honors Hitler and Hirohito, saluting their daily risk and steel for victory. The praise frames them as steadfast leaders guiding national war efforts and urging endurance and loyalty among supporters.

King's Official Birthday Quiet Observed in London

King George VI marked his official forty seventh birthday in London with no public gaiety. The ceremony, moved to June for better weather, kept to routine as the king continued official duties.

London George VI

BC Headaches Neuralgia Relief Ad Uses

British Columbia era style ad notes quick acting ingredients in the BC formula for headaches neuralgia and muscular aches. It states acts as a sedative for nervousness and lists 10c and 25c sizes with directions to consult a physician if pains persist.

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