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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1942

Page

2

Nazi spy case links three suspects to U S sabotage plot

Federal court heard a dossier on Nazi spy rings in America. Dr Haug Gros and wife Tronces Gros along with Werner Reuter faced charges of failing to register as enemy agents and conspiring to send military information to Germany. Gros, born in Minneapolis to German parents, claimed ties to German secret service via Heydrich to organize sabotage and labor influence. The testimony outlined operations to recruit American labor leaders and place agents on U S soil to facilitate sabotage, with references to Pearl Harbor and potential ship disruptions.

Heydrich Hitler United States Haug Hel- Minit Gros teRich Patrick Horgan Orsan Seid Gros Gotbert Gros Tita Wnd al- Sbietht R. C. Reuter Beverly Ils Germany U. Bebe Minneapolis Austria Saxony Wos United Berlin Soughtbert Reuter Pearl Har Grosaleat Giae

Lyndon Johnson Unopposed in Race

AUSTIN June 3 Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson is unopposed in his congressional district for re election. The story notes his near win in the prior special U S senate trial race and confirms no opponents in the current race. The item ends with an unrelated Light Want Ad line.

Lyndon Johnson Austin INS Lyndon B. Johnson W. Lee Ddaniel

Inquiry in Death of Wet Under Way

Police investigate the death of James P. Dixon 55 believed a veteran hospital patient found fatally on railroad tracks opposite the State hospital in Wars. He was discovered about 6 30 am by Karl Dinkin and last spoken to by Jimmy Barrett. Investigators note skull crushed and head grease suggesting train strike. Justice of the Peace Wiley held a verdict pending further inquiry. The death was later ruled accidental.

James P. Dixon Veterans’ Hospital Wars State Hospital Justice of the Peace Q. I. Wiley Karl Dinkin Hie Temple Hill Grocery South Presa Street Jimmy Barrett Barrett Dudge Wiley Wiley Ater

San Antonians At Perrin Field InClass 42 H

Three San Antonians are among 87 Texans in Class 42-H now undergoing instruction in the air flying school at Perrin Field. The San Antonians are M. D. Gentry of 519 Mulberry Avenue William A Waggaman of 1410 Kentucky Avenue and Abner H L Posey of 214 Muncey Street.

Ash Perrin Field M. D. Gentry Mulberry Avenue Wiliam A. Waggaman Kentucky Avenue Abner HL Posey Muncey Street

Meat price clash prompts OPA clarification move

Max L. McCullough Southwest regional OPA administrator orders a clarification of the general maximum price regulation for meat. He warns ignorance is no excuse as some sellers allegedly maintain identical prices across purchaser classes. OPA issues guidance on customary allowances and price differentials to curb rising meat prices. A new evacuation hospital unit over 100 beds opened at Jefferson High School, while 7000 residents obtained canning sugar via county rationing, aided by 50 volunteer teachers.

Frank Max L. McCullough Southwest OPA McCullough Indusstry MccCulloug I Bellera Jefferson High School W. ©. Perry Petry

Field Deferment Board Established At Duncan Field

A War Department announcement says a Field Deferment Board to review occupational deferment requests for the Eighth Corps area is established with headquarters at Duncan Field. Lt Col J H Lapham of Randolph Field is chairman, with Lt Morris Martin and OG Wetherfell as officers. The board will handle requests, refer penal cases, and hear appeals through state selective service directors, investigating deferment requests at 82 Army Air Force stations.

Army Air Force Duncan Field War Department Corps J.H. Lapham Randulph Field Morris Martin Elviran Secretary of Wars War ‘Lepartmens Tal Sonduch Selective Service Martin Yom Eighth Corps

Night Session On Tax Moves to Force House Action

Washington June 3 Chairman Doughton ordered night sessions of the house ways and means committee to press the administration tax program. The first session will be tonight as the panel moves to conclude discussion of about 96 administrative changes in the income tax code. The committee has disposed of 15 items including a controversial alimony tax ruling. The panel aims to raise revenue but faces a large gap near 2.0 billion dollars, heightening questions whether deficits can be closed even if a broad tax bill passes.

Washington Doughton D.-N Say House Ways and Means Tuan Treasury

Weatherbeam hints at humid June conditions

Fragmentary OCR notes show humidity readings around 92 percent with references to time stamps and unclear local terms. Mention of June and temperature cues suggests a weather summary, but the text is garbled and lacks a coherent report.

Landlord Orders All Renters Out in Seattle Protest

Seattle landlord N E Berry announces July 1 eviction for tenants in his 15 apartments in protest of rent freezes. He warns the building will lack water heat electricity and phone service after the date, urging tenants to find alternative housing as he closes the structure.

Seattle Berry Sais

Annenberg Leaves Prison Due To Illness

Annenberg, the Philadelphia publisher, was released from the Northeastern federal penitentiary in Lewisburg Pa today due to poor health after serving 93 months of a three year sentence in the largest individual income tax case on record. Associate Warden M E Alexander said release was immediate rather than on June 11 and the prison offered no further details on departure or condition.

Lewisburg Annenberg Philadelphia Northeastern Federal Penitentiary M. E. Alexander

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