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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1942

Page

9

Insurance Men Told War to Lower Ratios

Colorado Springs June 6 11 The war may bring to a close a cycle of towering mortality ratios for American insurance companies Dr A E Johann of Des Moines Iowa medical arvestor of Bankers Life company spoke at the American Life convention He suggested the non medical plan of selling insurance without requiring physical examination may have to be broadened He said 26 000 000 men from 20 to 44 are the most desirable risk group and that ultimate strength of armed forces will eliminate from this age group productive of mortality only 20 per cent of their number but those most nearly perfect physically He warned civilian deaths from bombings will be small in the U S but housing conditions in overcrowded centers factories and more women in industry could raise mortality experience

Colorado Springs Dle A. E. Johann Des Mothers Towa Bankers Life Company Johann Army Aye United States

Crew Rescued After Three Days Adrift at Sea

Most of the crew of a torpedoed Alllor merchant ship were recuperating ashore after three days at sea. Two lifeboats separated from the vessel when torpedoed and shelled at night. A third lifeboat with the captain is unaccounted for. Canadian merchant ships rescued the survivors off the East Coast at dawn.

Jenes Thonlinnn Litrhonts Ara

Educators' Group To Admit Negroes

New York June voter action by educators group removes a clause restricting membership to white males. Dr George J Weols, chairman, announced that the organization will open its professional fraternity to members beyond white men as part of its drive to end social discrimination.

New York Pid Dalla Kappa Yoilonrt Professional Educational Fraternity Hus

Two Bicyclists Injured in Car Collision Near Depot

Two bicyclists, Fidal Sandoval aged 19 of 235 Grenet Street and Bantingo Grenero aged 26 of 2218 Chihuatla Street, were injured Saturday when a car struck them as they rode home from Normioyle depot. Both were transported to Revere Gren hospital by patrol ambulance. Officer Vasques, 27, of 1904 South Aan Mattos, reported the incident.

Ane Normioyle Depot Fidal Sandoval Grenet Street Bantingo Grenero Chihuatla Streoth Revere Gren Hospital Delver Env Pallee Vasques South Aan Mattos Alreel

Fifty Dollar Soldier Pay Debate Reaches Senate

A forecast of $50 monthly soldier pay prompts calls in Wisconsin to reject a $46 compromise and return to conference. Senator La Follette and Rep Rankin urge the House to resist the lower figure. Reporters note executive and labor council alike oppose any reduction, seeking a $50 monthly base amid a busy legislative session.

Wamington Army Navy LaFollette Senate House Rankin D.missy Nbor Council Uber Tre Counseit

Light Pays Tribute to Service Men on MacArthur Day

Special edition from the San Antonio Light honors service members from the city. The paper plans daily previews before the edition, highlighting officers in the army navy marine corps coast guard and air service. Several named service members from local families are identified with ranks and home addresses.

Ban Antonio San Antonio Navy Marine Corps Théte Pictures Sime Oday Jock Lewis Sheikels Hird Pluss John ‘Adel Air Corps Milo Zella Adel West Martin Street Jamis School James LR. Drak Sl Bandera Battast Castile Camp Hlusding Fla Manuel Castille Lavaca Tient Albert Bluwer A. PF. Himer Jamney Street

Alien Sailor Smuggling Diamonds In Beaumont Case

A Palestine seaman who jumped ship at Port Arthur was arrested by Beaumont customs officials after allegedly trying to smuggle about 10 000 worth of diamonds to Beaumont and Houston to sell to jewelers. He claimed the gems belonged to a war refugee friend in dire need. Jewelers offered to buy but did not report him, missing a potential government fee.

Beaumont Palestine Porth Arthur Hotstan Beaumont Customs Houston A & Friend

Sugar rationing lingers as warehouses stockpile nationwide

WARMINGTON June 6 14 sugar supplies push into warehouses in parts while demand lags in the East and Midwest. Officials say stockpiles remain manageable though some areas report oversupply among food processors and large buyers. The government seeks to move sugar to transportation hubs as harvests begin and winter and spring grains arrive, with shipments directed to Minneapolis and other ports to alleviate scarcity.

Warmington Gome Office of Price Administration Midwest Minneapolis

Mexican Soprano to Sing at Municipal Auditorium

Mexican soprano Mercedes Caraxi will perform at Municipal Auditorium Saturday at 3 30 p m in goodwill concerts for United States armed forces. The two month US tour aims to entertain enlisted men and strengthen friendship with the Mexican people. The program will include three parts with native Mexican songs and music in native costume, accompanied by WPA musicians.

Mercedes Caraxi Mexico Municipal Auditorium United States Armed ‘Forces Miss Carazo Randolph Randolpheld Post Fort Sam Houston Caraga WPA Pri

U S Seaplane and Crew Landed Near Buenos Aires

La Nacion reports an Argentine merchant ship rescued a United States seaplane and its crew after a forced landing at Sta Pat, taken to an American port per a State Department request. Acting President Costin reportedly acceded to the request to ashore them at the nearest suitable port.

U. S Buenos Aires la Nacion Reporter New York United States Paterat Sta Banyo Costin U. S. State Department Ers Vatins

Nazi Food Demands Worry France

Vichy minister of agriculture and food supplies said to take vigorous steps so France can meet German requisitions under the armistice. Paris Soir editorial notes France must cede a percentage of war reserves to German troops, amid occupation.

Vichy Max Boll- Nivious France Paris Paris Soir Armiston Germany

Barrage Balloons Chased on Coast

Soldiers and police pursued a drifting barrage balloon near the coast after it broke from its station. One balloon was found hours after breaking loose dragging a cable across a high tension line and starting a fire. The second balloon wandered until it cut a power line, interrupting service.

Los Angeles

U.S. Interns 1700 Aliens in Fluid Inquiry

Attorney General Francis Bid asked the Tennessee Bar to consider the internment of 1700 enemy aliens with bad records, stating “we are now over the hump” as he addressed concerns about sedition and alleged disloyal rhetoric and the press’s role in amplifying it. The remarks linked wartime fears with accusations of Jewish influence and Bolshevik agitation.

Ghattangoga Tenn r—aAttorney Francis Bidfile Biddie Tenessed Bar Association

New York City Suffers Widespread Power Outage

New Yorkers faced a blackout costing the city power for hours as 7.6 million residents felt the outage across Manhattan and outer boroughs. Mayor LaGuardia praised the result as beyond expectation while authorities noted extensive disruption across subways and streets with thousands of wardens and police aiding the response.

New York Metros F. 3. LaGeordia Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx Queens Richmond Governors’ Island Blis Island Becie’s Island

Girl Survives Ammonia Fumes At Water Street Drug Store

Mrs Catherine Pena age 19 of 114 Richie Street was overcome by ammonia fumes from a leaking refrigeration plant at a Water Street drug store. She was revived by city emergency responders. Miss Peng was taken to Baker B. Grea Hospital for treatment.

Minmona Tomes Dnhp Water Street Cathering Pena Richie

Youth Stabbed in Affray Treated at Local Hospital

Balvadore Chavarrie 18 of 609 North San Saba Street was treated Saturday at Robert BG. Green Hospital for a stabbing wound suffered during an affray on Say Saba and Manteroy streets. Police were investigating the incident and identifying witnesses.

Balvadore Chavarrie San Saba Street Robert BG. Green Hospital Il Say Saba Manteroy Streets

Cadet Killed Near Blanca in Training Flight

Cadet Thomas J. Schmitt of Norwood Ohio died in the crash south of Blanca while serving as a selector at Camps Hulen and Wallace. He was a Xavier University graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Schult. A brother, Lt. Lawrence Seballé, is an air corps navigator.

Thomas J. Schmitt Norwoot Ole Kelly Etna Ims Bane Tating Piane Thyrsdey Aikat Alles Blanca Schwilt W. Schult Sal O Xavier Wiverslty Cincinnati Ohio Hulen Wallace Mini Gasio Trating Ranedolph Field Lient Lawrence Seballé Air Corps Balse Tolano

Fragmented Readable Text From A Historic Page

A garbled OCR snippet lists names and entities such as KTSA Los Charros Panam and Guy Lombardo with scattered phrases. The readable parts resemble a news, music, and platform mix with references to reporters and venues, but no coherent event or clear facts emerge.

Los Charros Cmling Pawan Panam World Today Waltz Pirae Guy Lombarda Guy Lombardo Today Lobby Hobby Lobby Par Dea Coehlu Sons Frasier Hust Thorphell Turgens Orch Dorgens Ore News

Golden Melodies and Dance Acts in Newscast Shuffle

A garbled OCR page lists a mixed lineup of musical acts and dances with names like Golden Melodies and Ny Hara Dance. Mentions Noah Webster and various vague stations hint at a local entertainment reel or variety show program. Some fragments reference newsreel style labor praise and a victory theme amid uncertain phrasing.

Golden Melodies Melotica Noah Webster Noeh Webster Tustin Musicans Anles Tela Rose Abies Trish Roxe Unen Sairis Lahor Tung Pwlstors

Dance Parade Returns to Ju Mag Event Streets

A brief note announces the Ju Mag Dance Parade in Dane Dance Parad. The event showcases local performers and community groups in a colorful street procession through downtown, featuring music, dance, and neighborhood participation.

Unknown fragmented sports and news items mix

A fragmented OCR reading lists names and terms without coherent events. It mentions baseball, a baseball time, and several proper nouns like Tommy Dorsey and Sammy Watkins alongside garbled phrases and unclear references to news broadcasts and tools.

FABO Aweigh Mutual Tommy Dorsey Meredith Wile Terry Wala Sammy Watkins Sammy Watling Shuck Foster X 'Banok Poste Bloc Clasas Thorman

Belmont Race Report Broadcast On KTSA

Ted Husing and Marcy Dolan cover the Belmont at Belmont Park with a 25 000 added purse over a one mile and four furlongs course. Professor John T. Broderick reviews books on Lewis and Clark and frontier exploring. Soprano Jessica Dregonette and Wiener Bil Perry star in a network program.

Ted Husing Marcy Dolan Belmont Park John T. Broderick Culross Penttle Nation Aso Nes Okl Jessica ‘Dregonette Wiener Bil Perry Solumbly Network KTSA

Fragmented wartime note echoes calls for freedom

The text fragment shows cryptic phrases about freedom and speech, with garbled lines and fractured quotes. It references a newspaper, a factory, a post office, and a looming storm, all in a disjointed, partly historical wartime voice.

Star Spangled Rhythm and Hollywood Stars Entertain Era

Paramount plans Star Spangled Rhythm with Buddy DeSylva Geof Bim Mille and top names like Claudette Colbert Bob Hope Bing Crosby Vera ValeJoyce Lake and Dorothy Langour. Marie Dressler's daughter Marie Manton appears in new projects as Nora Bayes biopic rumors circulate and Sam Goldwyn eyes Joan of America with Teresa Wright and Gary Cooper.

Lovelt Molton Weture Zulime Hollywood Paramount Manhattan Charles Horry Buddy de Sylva Gomp Claudette Colbert Bob Hope Bing Crosly Alai' ‘Lindd Veraica Lake Pauletts God Dard Dorothy Langour Victor Moore Debby Hutton Johnny Mercer Mariend Dietrich Marie Max Reinhardt Marty Manton Fistress Alice Brady Piludio Marlene Proferso- Heinharidt

Radio Fetes Air Hero Exploits at Hewitt Texas

A radio program Sunday at 8 15 a m over WOAT dramatizes the exploits of a war hero who formerly managed Texas ranches and stock. Produced by the Eighth Corps area war bond office at Fort Sam Houston, it features local army personnel greeting, directing, and presenting the show for the Texas Quantity network.

Hewitt WY Texas Eighth Corps Area War Bond Office Fort Sam Houston

Thief Steals 70 Drumsticks in Odd Egg Theft

An odd theft report from Indiana Pa notes a thief purloined 70 drumsticks while a separate line claims Mrs William Boise of 447 Mile Street reported beat BF 35 chickens. In other brief news, Dr Leroy A King 55 president of Ignne Site Teachers College collapsed and died at the college last night.

William Boise Mile Street Indiana Leroy A. King Feachers College

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