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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
1
Mayor C K Quin blocked increased city budgets Friday targeting Air Wardens costs and P J Andersons request for a larger fire and police budget. He favored an outside emergency fund and warned revenue losses from personal property taxes could shrink funding. The 1942 budget outlook remains near 1941 levels with modest boosts debated.
Mulami Fin reports Rear Admiral Daniel Jauttman commander of the Gulf Frontier pledged today that intensified measures against submarines will be undertaken. He stated the naval aim is to sink submarines and instructed all forces to treat submarine destruction as a priority.
A strong earthquake struck Salinas and neighboring valleys at 6 34 a m wounding no reports of major damage. The tremor shook Salinas Wat-sonville Pajaro and surrounding areas causing frightened residents to stay indoors and assess minor damage after dawn.
London reports say the German battleship Tirpitz and heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper took several direct hits during the April bombing raid near Trondheim Norway. Norwegian sources also claim airfields at Vaernes and Oerlandet were hit on April 29 30 with casualties. The Norwegians noted disruption at the naval base and workers leaving the area.
A massive explosion at the Elwood ordnance plant in Tolset Illinois killed 21 workers and injured more than 80. Fire and debris blocked roads as shells and munitions were destroyed, with officials noting no sabotage but a continuing inquiry. The plant, producing high explosive bombs since 1941, employed over 600 at the time of disaster.
Washington June 1 The War Production Board created a road requirements committee led by Agriculture Secretary Wickard to oversee civilian and military food needs. Nelson said the panel will set civilian military and foreign food requirements and has power to speed or slow domestic output and imports.
San Antonio opposes the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority plan to buy the San Antonio Public Service Company power properties. Mayor C. J. Quin argues the purchase would exceed authority and burden San Antonio with 16 dams costed at 15 million dollars. The city cites tax loss, limited jurisdiction, and sufficient existing steam power.
Chungking reports about 6000 Japanese killed or wounded in fighting around Chukisien rail center in western Chekiang. The tally over two days reaches about 14,000 with observers noting possible turning point in the battle for the western Chekisig air base area. Chinese broadcasts claim heavy Japanese attempts to seize Chushien from three sides were blunted by Chinese artillery and counterattacks.
In Washington on June 6 17 two American and two Japanese agents faced sentencing for violations of the foreign agents registration law. Frederick Vineeab Williams and Kayid Warren Ryder of San Francisco received 16 months and four years respectively. Tsutomu Obana, secretary of the Tap Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco, got a three months term.
Col Dunton, commander of the San Antonio air depot and Dunran field, was relieved Friday and ordered to a special assignment for Gen A H Arnold. He became commander of Dungan field December 9 1944 during the field’s peak expansion and is regarded as a top Army engineering officer. Major Russell T Oppenheimer, former adjutant at the San Antonio air depot, has been named executive officer. Captain Antrew J Curbo appointed adjutant.
Allied headquarters said air and sea forces have sunk five or six Japanese submarines, with as many as seven believed destroyed by Allied defenders of Australia in five days. Dutch and Australian crews flew missions against bases north of Australia, while eyewitness accounts described a low level bombing of a submarine in Sydney Harbor. Twenty three survivors from a merchant ship sunk by a Japanese sub east of Sydney reached a small Australian port, with twelve more rescued by Allied ships.
Moscow report claims Soviet forces seized forty enemy aircraft in the Arctic theater during ongoing safeguard operations. The unconfirmed tally suggests German planes were captured or destroyed as weather and ice limit air activity in the northern front.
Axis reinforcements enter Tobruk area as Rommel speeds tanks and fresh troops to the Libyan front. British and Indian forces counter with air and ground attacks, claiming several Axis tanks destroyed and Luftwaffe bombers pounding British positions. Far north, Russian and Allied air forces clash as German planes raid northern seas and Finnish fronts with heavy losses reported on both sides.
A Kelly Cadet 25 of Norwood Ohio was killed when his plane crashed during a routine training flight at Blance at 9 30 p m Thursday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Schmitt and a former student of Xavier University Ohio. Schmitt received primary training at Hicksfield Fort Worth and basic training at Randolph Field. He served six months as a selector at Camm Wallace and Hulton. A brother Lewl Lawrence Selwmillt navigated Gowen Field Idaho.
A joint resolution designates June 13 as MacArthur day to honor General Douglas MacArthur. It marks the forty third anniversary of his appointment to the Philippine military academy at West Point and his wartime leadership.
Mexican sugar growers have contracted to supply 20,000 long tons to the United States this year and 30,000 tons annually thereafter until 1945. The sugar may be shipped over Mexico's rail lines to the border, avoiding sea routes.
A bomber crashed on a hillside three miles northwest of Hamilton Field killing all fourteen aboard. The plane developed trouble after takeoff and radioed clearance. flames engulfed the wreckage as it struck a hilltop on Herzog ranch. Army officials confirmed the toll and described a heavy loss with no survivors.
A massive Allied convoy landed at Indian ports in May carrying tanks heavy guns and troops among them Indian soldiers trained in Britain and veterans from France and Libya. Crews for Hurricane fighters and American built Killyhawks arrived with the force amid intensified fighting east of India near Burni.
President Roosevelt issued a formal warning to Japan, stating the United States will impose complete retaliation if Tokyo persists in using poison gas against China. He said the government would enforce retribution and that reports on gas use are being assessed.
Washington reports fierce fight between Japanese and U S forces over Midway Island as heavy naval losses and damaged ships are noted. Navy and Admiral Nimitz provide evolving timelines while defenses and potential aims toward Hawaii are analyzed amid a broad Pacific battle.
A weather forecast notes a slight temperature change and scattered showers with thunderstorms expected Friday and Friday night. A few storms may occur near the extreme southern Gordon area with the high temperature dropping Friday night. Other details appear on Page 2-4.
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