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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

3

RAF Raid Targets French Dutch Ports Hit In War Update

British daylight raids and night bombing attacked northern France and Holland, with RAF forces returning safely. Operations hit a railway yard near Cam and damaged trains near Monididier, plus a Luftwaffe airfield at Leeuwarden. Weather hindered further strikes on Germany. German coastal activity remained light. Hundreds of British bombers and fighters, including four engined types, participated in the Emden assault, igniting fires in the dock area and targeting the Nordenseewerk submarine factory and Dortmund-Ems canal used for ore shipments.

London Britain Hitler RAF France Holland Frisian A. P Emcéen Germany Cam Monididier Amiens Bosbon Leeuwarden Holend Amsterdam R.A. E Pon Emden Atlas Nordenseewerk Dortmund-Ems Scardinavia Reich

Magician Group Plans Convention

Reports say a convention of Ring No. 18, International Brotherhood of Magicians, will be held at Lone Star brewery audience. The program features Paul the Mystic, Ray F. Santer, M. A. Doubler, Charles Wiley, Hermen Vergey, Dr. W. D. Gill, Harry A. Turks, and George K Kelver with Harry Dersig as ORS.

Ster Dobod Ring No. 18 International Brotherhood of Hmigicians Paul the Mystic Ray F. Santer M. A. Doubler Charles Wiley Hermen Vergey W. D. Gill Harry A. Turks George K Kelver Harry Dersig Ors

Nazis Fight Among Selves in Belgium

London dispatch reports violent clashes among German troops in Belgium with fighting between front troops and occupation forces. The Belgian government in exile says about 5000 Nazis recently arrived at Binche from the Eastern front, and hostilities followed the seizure of occupation units.

Belgium London Vme Huie Binche Tront

Stephan Named Head of District Chiropractic Association

Dr. Stephan elected secretary of District 2 of the Chiropractic Association at a Sunday ceremony after a reception at the hotel. He will succeed Dr. D. E. Creager of Kerr. The gathering outlined plans for a broader roster and advanced demonstrations in first aid with Dr. Weiser leading.

Katt G. Stephan Lexus Blate Stephan D. BE. Creager Kerr Dy. i Weiser USC

Enriched Bread Victory Drives War Diet Push

CHICAGO June 1 Within a few weeks the nation is expected to be near 108 percent of a war time diet of enriched flour and bakery foods, authorities said. The program started in January 2041 as a push to promote enriched bread and flour, now described as a major victory for the trade. Domestic wheat supplies were reported ample, enough to meet two years of normal needs, with no rationing or substitutes required.

Chicago Amsing Matty Mills Armerhea Wey

Randolph Has Largest Class in State History Mill

Fragmentary report outlines a large incoming student group described as the largest class, mentioning pilots, veterans, engineers, clerks, salesmen, and several named roles. It references a mission, visiting soldiers, and regional cadres, with scattered notes on bonds and poll results.

Elda Hove Scnoor Texas West Airlion Take Ag Miasion Clatmats Parson Iing Nice Ralesmen Aby Faytmers

United States Offers Lend-Lease Aid to More Nations

The United States proposed lend-lease agreements to ten more nations including Poland Belgium Greece and the Netherlands. Secretary Hull delivered draft proposals to Polish ambassador Jan Ciechanowski Belgian ambassador Court Robert van de Straten-Ponthois and Greek minister Cimon P. Dismantupouloe, aiming to mirror terms used with Britain China Russia Norway and others.

Washington United States United Nations Poland Belgium Greece Hull Jan Ciechanowski Robert van de Straten-Ponthois Cimon P. Dismantupouloe Britain Ching Russia Nousway Lie Netherlands

Vitamin Z Week Calls for Onions in Holiday Style

A garbled 1910s style item promotes onions as a vitamin source during Vitamin Z Week. It mentions a USDA designation of onions as the "Victory Food Special" for the week and advises selecting dry green onions with bleached necks for cooking, claiming health benefits and nutritional value.

Department Vietory USDA

Wave of Knifings Shocks Durango and Mediny Streets

A string of knifing incidents Sunday near Durango and Mediny streets left several injured with non fatal wounds. Police say Victim Flores reported being held up and robbed. others described attackers demanding money or items and slashing or stabbing victims. In one case a man and companion escaped after threatening behavior. injuries listed as non life threatening with hospital care.

S. A Flores Tald Ponpolnk Durango Mediny San Ajtoninas Robert G. Green Hospital Etlas Silter Columbus West Commerce Street Sally Siller Joe Morales Cibolo Street Concho Monterey Hecht Almanady Mendoza South Leona Mendoza Tony Mandanodto Kathrym Street Green Hospital Ina Frio City Pailatini Guerra Ily Leropt Guerra Ak Shcaresdal Robert B. Greenhar Hal Brentt Everett V. Doughtary South

Defense Plant Strike Starts In Detroit

In Detroit during June, roughly 250 workers at a defense plant began striking to demand representation by the United Automobile Workers. The strike followed a week of organizing amid a labor dispute with the company, which reportedly has a contract with an independent union.

H. A. Fitzhugh Department’ of Agriculture USA Detroit Pal Hebe Furmery George Strong Army Aly Corpe United Autoamobile

Glider Pilot Training Starts Across Texas Fields

Glider pilot training has begun at Lubbock Amatilla and Wave under the Gulf Coast Training Center. Gen Hubert Ro Harmon commands, with a permanent rider taking over the Dalhirl program to oversee all glider training. The Waco facility will revert to its original status as a flying school.

Selouls Lubbock Amatilla Wave Quit Coast Air Foret Training Center Ieorsting Hubert Ro Harmon Trimang Center Gulf Coast Training Center Dalhirl Liahkeck Rtd Waco Bait Tite Ging

Demos Worry Over Post Sadler Quit

In Austin a June meeting of the Texas state Democratic executive committee faced the task of certifying candidates for the July 1 primary ballot. Chairman Germany urged courage as the committee considered whether a vacancy on the railroad commission existed after Jerry Sadler’s exit. Germany said he would propose extending filing deadlines by four to six days for those seeking the Sadler seat.

Austin Brimary Texas Democratic Germany Sonia Nob Te Eiermany Senate Jerry Sadler Sadler Ralroad Commission

Arnold Lands U S Fliers After Midway Victory

General Henry H Arnold, Army Air Forces chief, congratulated Nieves and airmen who helped rout the Japanese invasion fleet off Midway. He sent the message to Lieutenant General Delos G Emmons, Hawaiian Department commander, praising America on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor and pledging air supremacy.

Washington Henry H. Arnold Army Air Force Army Nieves Midway Delos G. Emmons Army Hawaiian Arnold America Pearl Harbor

Federal Men Chuckle at Alién Pleas

Federal officials chuckle over the case of eight German enemy aliens arrested in a raid who resisted internment. One sought assignment with a Texas Gulf coast army airport unit while another Italian grocer concealed $1200 in cash, raising questions about the men’s plans and trust.

Houston Destrictan Texas Gulf Coax Army Jonke

Service Men Dance Set In Texas At La Villita

The first service men’s dance to be held in Texas is organized by the Texas State Society with the national defense recreation and service committee. It will start at 8 p m Monday at La Villita with the WPA swing band providing music and refreshments offered. The event is led by Mrs. Alex Adams chairwoman along with Mrs. VM. Gresham Miss Wauldine Tallach and Mrs. Chartes 8 Fowler.

Trst He Givon Texas Texas State Society National Defense Recreation and Service Committee la Villita WPA Alex Adams Clli'~ Man VM. Gresham Misa Wauldine Tallach Chartes

St. Mary's Offers Graduate Courses This Summer

St Mary's University announces over seventy courses for the summer session starting Friday. Graduate options include master of arts degrees in English education and history. Undergraduate offerings feature mathematics and science courses aimed at preparing students for work in war production.

St. Mary's University Hetdy Boltenia

Trvest Indaconte property and protect your capital

Real estate ad fragment urging property protection and capital safeguarding. Mentions Trvest Indaconte style phrasing and Light Ginssbied Real Estate, with no clear event or date. Domain appears promotional in nature.

Airmen’s Rites Await Relatives for 2 Fatal Crash Victims

Randolph field airmen Lieut. Berkert H. Ballew of Lindsay California and Co. Jack D. Zambravilz of Ironwood Michigan died when BT 14 trainer crashed near Lovington New Mexico during cross country training. Ballew survived by his mother Mrs Minnie Bylton. Zambravilz by his father Joseph Zambravilz. Ballew formerly USC student. Zambravilz a Chanute Field tech school graduate and Sand Squadron member.

Randolph Field Berkert H. Ballew Lindsay Calif Jack D. Zaintiravitz Tronwood Mich Rabin Roswell N.M Lovington N. M Ballaw University of Southern California Minnie Bylton Tiellyeid Corporal Zambravilz Joseph Zambravils Ironwood Chanute Held

Museum Board Set for Meeting

The Witte Memorial museum board of directors will hold its final meeting of the year on Wednesday June 17. Chairman Mrs Garett P Robertson announced the session. An annual round-up luncheon will follow the business portion with year end reports and plans for the coming year discussed.

Witte Memorial Museum

Aussies Hold Naval Funeral for Japanese Foe

A dramatic wartime broadcast from Sydney and Melbourne reports an Australia commanded naval funeral for Japanese sailors. The broadcast notes a solemn military ceremony held aboard a ship near Sydney Harbour, with Australian officers and crews paying respects as the bodies were laid to rest. The report emphasizes formal naval rites and recognitions by allied forces.

Heydrich State Funeral Arrives in Berlin

The body of Reinhard Heydrich, Reichsprotektor of Bohemia Moravia, arrived by train and was escorted to Prince Albert Palace for a state funeral ordered by the Fuehrer. His burial follows his death from wounds four days earlier after the Prague attack, with brisk reprisals reported as police and security squads tightened the capital.

Berlin Bram Broadcasad Reine Hard Heydrich Bohemia-Moravia AmiAller Station Prince Albreach Palace Hitler Tuehrer Gestapo Prague Exacti

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