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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1943

Page

2

Gen Tanaka Commands Grack Army Invasion Plans

Reported by Sino Korean League agents in Japan and Washington ties describe General Tanaka coordinating a Grack Army invasion of the United States. The plan allegedly foresees 61 percent of Japan's fleet designated for attack between June and October, with navy and army commands named for invasion forces and theater deployments.

BAY Aiitanks Washington League Kareatt dJapion Anprigan Zoy Memuro Alivistadi Aleutians Arneral Gungo K. Dsm Hague Hud Shizuchi Tavaka Kwane Anny Navy Tanaka Mnifjist United States Philippines Shigenoel Ku I ‘Yhrgher Ghirhibu Iedeues Japan Tyla Fhag Adinr Katsutaro Miyezaki Shumooku Hata

Auto Theft Charge Filed In Golimy Court

The report states Herbert Rise of Fer Sem Houston was arrested after a state tent incident. Police Chief Clyde Dye and Jane Heights described a pursuit on Brossway where Reggen reportedly fled a stolen car. Master Rice, military police, restrained an officer during a 3 minute struggle. Dye sustained a cut but recovered. The case, tied to a stolen car owned by Tommy Dotray of 66 Rivas Street, was filed in Corrigan Court. Accused, including Eugene Wi and W. G. Duncan, face charges on May 27.

Ara Aehta Vatod Gssanil Ageinet Pfe Herbert Sem Houston Clyde Dye Jane Heights Brossway Reggen Calmtown Dye Rice Plelal Pye Golimy Court-at

Constipation Cure Noted In Daily Health Anecdote

A reader recalls chronic constipation and ineffective laxatives until discovering that a bulking form of dietary fiber in regular meals and sufficient water improved relief. The account mentions a specific product and credits steady habits for lasting improvement.

Agis Orders Death Stand on Finnish Frontline

German forces sent into Norway to bolster guard on the Finnish frontier. Troop morale reported as low at distant outposts with suicides in Kirkenes, others mutinied or fled to Sweden. About five German camps near Kirkenes hold 2000 Nazis. a batch of 650 prisoners arrived at Sodoe.

Norway Kirkenes Mirling Sweden Kirkene Sodoe

Reds Admit Nazi Raids On Gorki

Moscow reports confirm German raids on Gorki the Volga center near Moscow. Officials say raiders struck for a third night, setting 500 tons of explosives with 100000 incendiaries, targeting the Ford automobile factory converted to armaments. Russians meanwhile hit German rail hubs from Bryansk to Gomel as air battles and losses mount.

Moscow Yio Gorki Volga Gork Yisree St Gork Ford Engineers

Nurse in Japan Sends Message From Prisoner Status

A radio message from Second Lieut Myra Virginia Burriss an Army nurse based in San Antonio reports she was captured by Japanese forces and held as a prisoner at Santo Towns University in Manila. The SOS was picked up by short wave operators in San Diego and Minnesota with Burriss noting time away from home and postal letters.

Myra Virginia Burriss San Antonio United States Adelaide Munime Barrett Avenue Sant Antonio Miss Burrits

Jeffers Warns Tire Shortage Critical in US Effort

Washington reports Rubber Director Jeffers called tire shortages critical and ordered that any used tire repairable or retrendable be diverted from reclaiming plants to immediate use, aiming to keep tires available. The official noted the crisis requires rapid action to prevent waste and ensure supply.

Washington INS Jeffers Today Deflers

Pastor’s Book of Poems Read at ceremony in Wichita

Reading and reviewing of a book of poems Golden Interlude by CG Browning, once pastor of the Alamo Heights church, was given Sunday. The author, now with an insurance company, spoke in prefacing two sets of poetry about play in childhood, old age, and a golden interlude between life phases. Conflicting statements about a baby buggy led to a slap by the mother-in-law Ada Norris. Meanwhile a collision between a freighter and a carrier left a survivor in a New York hospital. telegrams were sent to Watts family members in Texas.

CG. J. Browning Alamo Heights Anathoguh Wichita Kan Coconee L. Browning Jr Cestado Street Alfred Nortis Huth Avirette Fort Worth Mirs Kaleidograph Ada Norris Dalley Norris Chhildren Jesse Wath New York Weimathay Ethel Watts East Crockett Street Touephine Watts Aganter Street Watts San Antonio Merchant Marine

Bombardment of Pantelleria by Allied Air Forces

Allied Northwest African air forces unleashed a heavy bombing on Pantelleria, deploying fortresses warhawks and fighters. Eleven enemy planes were shot down, two Allied planes lost, and smoke spread up to 12 miles. Messina Trapani in Sicily also damaged. Malta escorts attacked targets in southern Sicily.

North Aprica Italy Pantelleria Siewy Forts Downs Eisenhower Pentelievia Cver Messint Trapani Sicily Don R.A. F Gulf of Orsanto Sardinia Malta Pozzallo Comiso Cape Stilo R. A. F. Baltimores Boston Messerschmitt Tralian Africa Portreses

Sculptor Courtenay Pollock Dies in London Home

The death yesterday of Courtenay E. M. Pollock noted sculptor, inventor and writer, at his London home was announced today.

London Westerday Courtenay E. M. Pollock Nts

Pantelleria Pastings Worse Ordeal Than Malta

American air crews describe Pantelleria as a tougher target than Malta with heavy fortifications and repeated RAF and US bombing. Pilots celebrate success over the island while acknowledging intense flak and a stubborn defense during operations off the Tunisian coast.

Pantelleria Malta Lieit Willan C. Brown Fort Madison Iowa Win Island Lieut Herbart Meyers Waycross Bt 1 Bern

General Says Plans Ready for Allied Action

Brig. Gen. Daniel Noce, in charge of engineer amphibious operations in Europe, announces plans and equipment are ready for large scale operations. He asserts detailed preparations exist for air sea and land assault and pledges readiness to act whenever the word is given. He notes superior American power and that preparations have been completed for launching a major amphibious push against the Axis.

London Churchill Daisiel Noce

Tax Roll Claim Denied by Court

County Commissioners sparred with San Antonio Real Estate board head Zeller over a $15 million tax roll claim. Officials questioned unassessed property, potential county gains, and proposed historic maps while a DA opinion allowed up to $280,000 in warrants for tax block maps without a public vote.

Donn Zeller San Antonio Real Estate Board Rudy Brappenbeck Boh Uhr Jim Donnell Uhr

Drunk Driving Guilty in $50 Fine Case

George Davis Jr pled guilty to drunk driving and received a $50 fine plus costs from Judge G J Matthews in County Court. His car reportedly crashed into a house in the 2160 block of West Foster Street, damaging two rooms and chickens. The notice appears in the Light Want Ads section seeking help wanted results.

George Davis Jr Mickeljoh G. J. Matthews Cation

Cabmen protest police in Galveston action

In Galveston on June date cab drivers from the local union No. 58 voted last night to stop service as a protest against alleged city discrimination. They claimed few tickets were issued to other drivers and that cabmen were fined more heavily.

Galveston Weal Union No Lee Fred M. Ford

Mrs Taft Leaves $143000 Estate

Washington June 6 Mrs William Howard Taft widow of the former president and chief justice died May 27 at 81 leaving an estate valued at 349000 pounds. Her will now before probate leaves the estate to her daughter Mrs Helen Taft Minning of Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania and her two sons Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio and Chevlet P Taft director of the office of community war services.

Washington William Howard Taft Helen Taft Minning Bryn Mawr Robert A. Taft Ohio Chevlet P. Taft S Office of Commnity War Services

St Mary's Summer Courses Offered

St Mary's university summer session runs June 11 to 20 at the Wood InWH Branch. Registration is scheduled Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday. Courses include Marriage and the Family, Transportation, American National Government, Radio Code, and Celestial Navigation.

Mary's University Wood- Inwh

Attacker Dies Of Gun Wounds In Beaumont Suspect

Curtis Thomas, 24, Negro, died from gunshot wounds after a brutal criminal attack on a 18 year old telephone operator. Police pursued the assailant who died in Jefferson County Hospital’s sick bay after being moved for safekeeping.

Beaumont Curtis Thomas Thomas Jefferson County Safi Hunday

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Gen. Tanaka Grack Army P.snost Bata Creek Athmau Amano Austin Eugene Cheyenne Christ Denver San Boise Fort Waitt Ceeusy Teulnton Saewe Fe Knees City Agis Bryansk Gomel Jeffers Stowers Harold Y. Boyle North Africa Duce Axis AlWédil Sealy Gmile Song Island Tunisien Amer Jon H. Austin Scranton Canada St. Mary’s FEF Thas Grand Rapids Guild Houston ST Main Ave
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