03 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
1
Washington June 3. A bill drafted by Representative Vinson would authorize a historic naval expansion totaling about 2.3 billion dollars to build roughly 500 fighting ships. The plan envisions 500000 tons of aircraft carriers, cruisers, 960000 tons of destroyers and escort vessels plus 800 small patrol ships.
President Manuel Ayala to outline Mexico's stance against the Axis in a radio speech at 9:00 p.m. Easter War Time. The address will discuss the nation’s war duties and international position amid global conflict.
Aged pastor Rev. Charles A. Hornberg aged 73 was found dead Wednesday morning at a convalescent home on 639 West Mistletoe Avenue. Nurse Edith Zruber reported seeing him in his second floor room window before his death. Police announced a verdict of death by own action after inquiry.
Washington June 1944 The House voted to add Bulgaria Hungary and Romania to the nations at war with the United States. The senate will act on the resolutions tomorrow with no debate as they were rapidly disposed of. The vote on Bulgaria was 357 to 0 and Hungary 959 to 0 with no one voting present.
Rogers and Stewart Inc won the Goliad road project from city limits to Military drive with a 3490.20 bid for whinn ing and revelling the cover. Only Kelly Construction bid 3817.72. The Bexar County Commissioners approved the county road payroll for the second half of May before adjourning.
Brig. Gen. Pawa wen of 1497 Carey Avenue is listed among seven World War I heroes to be advanced a grade in a proposal widely circulated by the House of Representatives. General Wolf, who retired December 31, 1832, already earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his World War II service.
British air squadrons blasted Essen and surrounding Ruhr targets after a Monday raid, mopping up areas that escaped destruction. London reported limited German bombing in southeast England, while RAF and allied forces extended daylight and night operations across the continent, with heavy fires in Essen and docks at Dieppe.
Enthusiastic American airmen praise Britain's bombing of Germany as a decisive display of strategic air power. They predict the growing air might could cripple the Nazi war machine, relieve pressure on the Russian front, and destroy industrial centers such as Essen and Cologne, potentially avoiding a ground invasion on the continent.
A 48-year-old veteran, George Rushing, confessed to battering his 14-year-old stepdaughter Hazel LeBlanc to death, according to Hamtmond police. He denied criminal assault, stating the girl was attacked and struck in the head with a handheld object.
Mario Campa, formerly with the guard, was acquitted in federal court Tuesday of violating the alien registration act and resumed his duties Wednesday as permanent guard at the Bexar county lockup. He replaces Frank Neri, with Campa to be paid 93.50 a day per the county commissioners court at Sheriff Owen W. Kilday’s request.
A Tokyo departure window foresees 2000 Americans and other diplomats to be exchanged for Japanese nationals held in the United States. The Japanese steamer Asana Matu and the Italian Conte Verde, chartered by Japan, will sail toward Tokyo days ahead. The Swedish ship Gripsholm, chartered by the United States, is expected in New York to retrieve Japanese nationals and repatriate stranded Americans from Sweden, with the transfer planned at Lourenco Marques in Portuguese East Africa.
Barr Estate, on Broadwyn Street, was ordered by Mayor G K Quin to Chief Deputy John Wood of the tax department. The city had won a judgment of $2100 for back taxes.
Nassau Bahamas reports mark the fifth wedding anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor amid a labor riot in the colony where the duke, governor, was summoned from Washington. Two rioters died, stores looted, curfews imposed, and negotiations on wages for unskilled workers continued as unrest disrupted island life.
A cyclist killed Albert Clement editor of Le Cri du Peuple in Nazi occupied Paris last night. The paper backed by the French Popular party faced prior attacks on German officials and collaborators. Clement and his wife were struck on Rue Vivienne as the assailant fled, recalling prior violence linked to collaborationist circles.
A Geneva dispatch reports Italian Field Marshal Pietro Badoglio wrote to King Vittorio Emanuele protesting the subordination of the Italian general staff to Germany. Badoglio, who headed the staff for 15 years, resigned in early December 1940 amid the Italian Greek campaign, and scarce details have emerged since. A Bern report cited by the New York Times last April said Badoglio was known in Rome as an official opponent of Mussolini.
Lord Louis Mountbatten arrives in the United States as head of British combined operations and chief of the Commandos. He will meet with U.S. tenting services officials during a brief visit to discuss cooperation and strategic matters.
Cairo reports British desert forces circled Rommel's rear and seized Rotunda Segneul, a key Axis supply base, as Rommel pulls back. The nine mile gap in the British line remains open while air superiority and battlefield control favor the Allies in Libya.
City council approves a right-of-way ordinance granting the Army 294 acres in the northeast corner of the new municipal airport for use as a military air base. In exchange, the Army will build sewage facilities for the field while the city retains gravel pits and water wells access.
San Antonio area shows little temperature change with scattered thunderstorms. Tuesday high near 02 degrees and Wednesday low around 54. East Texas also expects little change with scattered thundershowers. Mara weather data on Page 4.
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