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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
11
A Houston area reader argues juvenile delinquency stems from decline of character, not one person or policy. He urges broader social responsibility, stronger self discipline, and community efforts like churches and youth groups to build future character and curb crime.
Melbourne report states that I. P. Murphy, commonwealth food controller, announced Australia faces a重大 task to raise meat dairy and vegetable outputs at the possible expense of wheat and barley as part of a wartime production push.
Pete Stamatelos of West Des Moines Iowa earned the Air Medal for 280 hours aboard antisubmarine patrols over the Gulf of Mexico. The radio operator and gunner trained as a pilot trainee at the Army Air Forces Classification center and received the medal from Lieut. Col. Robert J. Rock Jr. His unit, the 124th Observation squadron, is based in Texas and Louisiana after his entry into service in 1941. He starred in wrestling at Valley High School, class of 1939.
The OPA charged D B Williams proprietor of two Navarro street parking lots with overcharging customers beyond March 1942 rates and failing to file parking prices. The complaint cites a 20 cent charge for 15 minutes where the usual rate is 16 cents per hour or less. Williams’ Baker and Williams lots lie on Navarro street between Pecan and Travis.
Houston dispatch from June 8 quotes Associated Press war correspondent Olen Clements saying regaining every Pacific island would take 500 years and that fighting will continue long after Europe and the mainland are subdued. He notes speculation that Tokyo streets may see conflict before Japan capitulates and mentions plans to return to the Pacific war zone after visiting his son, Charles Ross.
A satirical column critiques the Republican party, noting perceived rigidity and past traditions. It jokes about leaders Hoover London and Willie seeking guidance, mocks Roosevelt’s long presidency, and ends with a quip about encountering a familiar Republican face near the White House.
Members of the San Antonio chamber of commerce highway committee met at the Gunter hotel to discuss postwar road projects. Chairman Franz Grogs emphasized federal and state focus on roads of military value and urged preparation for peacetime progress to enable an immediate, comprehensive highway improvement plan for the area.
Master Sgt. Elgel W. Christensen of San Antonio earned the Bronze Star and a battlefield decoration after the January 20 rescue near Livermore California. He helped three other Army men escape a burning plane that had crashed in a rainstorm, kicked out an emergency door, dragged a injured passenger, and carried the pilot to safety despite a severe leg injury. Christensen then returned to aid others and finally signaled for help.
Farmers owed tires for farm implements and tractor front wheels may purchase substitutes when an OPA order from Eugene Kurtz district tire rationing officer takes effect June 12. Dealer shortages on certain tire types prompted the order, which also establishes dealer provisions.
Local authorities may issue special certificates for passenger tires if they can be used on farm machinery when suitable substitutes differ slightly in size from the rationing certificate. The policy covers farm implements and front wheel tires and notes braces for tires available as substitutes.
An argument over a girlfriend Tuesday ended with Ernest Huss 35 wounded in the stomach as he tried to flee a man chasing him with a pistol. Attendants at Roberts Green hospital said the wound was not serious. A 39 year old suspect was later arrested at Chesland and Commerce streets.
Moscow dispatches report a new bomber in the Winshinn series named the Inshin 4, an improved Ninshin model in production and active at the front since May. Front-line notes claim it destroyed ten German trains and killed about fifteen hundred soldiers in raids behind enemy lines, prompting German prisoners to fear the raids. Bellen Wood site noted as a historic memory in 1924.
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