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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1943

Page

6

82 Counties In July 4th Victory Rites Planned In Texas

Howard W. Davis of San Antonio chairs a large Texas July 4th Victory Demonstration at Alamo Stadium with 82 counties joining. War bond sales May 4 to July 4 aim to fund 167 units of military hardware, possibly including 18 Liberator B-24 bombers if $50 million is raised. tickets priced with bond purchases. County chairmen and local business groups organize distribution and event access across South Texas.

Lael Alamo Stadium Howard W. Davis San Antonio Frank Schofield Davis Bexar County Texas Federated ‘Women South Texas Judes al M. Heck E. L. Beuknight Austin Andrew J. Trarger Seguin E. F. Wentsey Jr Floresville Lee H. Lydon Sarita E. M. Cape San Mateos R. D. Wright Wharton EL. McDonald Bey City Payne Kilborn BrackeiWville B. H. Cartwright Boeme B. B. Carruth Jr Melville WJ. HL Ashby Jr Uvalde Frank Hendo Morris Roberts Victoria Leon L. Hahanet Belletesville F. A. Ratltl Ganado George E. Stewart Kenedy L. A.heder Benders P. TL Brigham J Bianco W. S. Marett Gonzales Cooney Letterick Ea Grange Berger Ail Smithville F. Richards Lockhart David Wintermann Eagle Take Emil Belnen New Braunfels LeRoy Hamilton Cuero T. S. Dean Pleasanton Sterling H. Py Crestal City George 9. Hollis Eagle Pass John E. Field Dooley Fredericksburg Oran Knudson Hamilton Coke Stevenson Jr Junielion G. A. Northington Lampasas Pauls Netser Giddings J. F. Butlery Inno G. R. White Brady W. Everdan Mason Albert E. Nawwald Afensrd Grover Tallon Gnid Thwaite W. C. McKenzie Leakey Co. A. Stone Ballinger W. H. Hinyard Senisha John P Isaacs Elfiorade George H. Neill Sonora Pla Barney San Angelo J. A. Walker del Rio T. A. Low Sr Brenham Jol M. Grifith Try

Berlin Rites Held for Firat Ly Bellin of Miranda City

Berlin rites were held for Firat Ly Bellin of Miranda City who died at Camp Wickel June 9. Lt David Kater led the service at Aguaes Acting cemetery near the Alamo Fue mera home. Bellin served in Army Medical corps and attended Texas A and ML College from 1938 to 1941. Survivors include Ys pavenia, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bellin, sister Gertudel TMM of Mirando City, and Pvt Henry Bertin of Ghirnute Field.

Firat Ly Philip S. Bellin Miranda City Camp Wickel Dune 9 Navid Warkingne David Kater Alamo Fuemera Takermeht Owas Aguaes Bellin Texas A ML College Ys Pavenia Sam Belli Gertudel Tmm Mirando Cy Progyer Cpl Hany Bertin Ghirnute Field

Buyers Wait Out Refrigerators In Long Line

In Los Buer, several would be purchasers waited outside a gas company display room to buy one of six refrigerators placed on sale. Fortified by sleeping bags and blankets, about three or four people began queuing as early as 8 30 last night for a chance to purchase at a price set by the company.

LOS Boer Coupany

Coast Guard Patrols City Waters Stop Pleasure Boaters

The coast guard patrolled a metropolitan area for violations of the pleasure boating ban and stopped 30 boat owners. Most boatmen were fishing, and the operation aimed to enforce the ban with ongoing enforcement likely continuing.

Coast Guard

Fathers Day Tribute From The House Of Seagram

A nostalgic reflection on fathers and family bonds with a closing message from The House of Seagram. The speaker recalls a farewell at the station and shared rides on the skiff, praising parental guidance and the moral duty of moderation in liquor as a national ideal.

Engineer Averts Wreck of Trains

Denver June report credits Clarence Speaker a 52 year old engineer with halting a potentially serious wreck by backing his engine in front of a runaway, saving his crew and lives on the railroad.

Denver Denver and Rio Grote Iife

Hungary Fights Nazi Underground For Non Belligerency

In Bern and Budapest reports say underground Hungarian wa gis led by former president Tala Moved are pushing a non belligerency policy. They threaten derailment of a 45 car freight train to avert a wider Axis commitment while Premier Nipolay Katlay imposes police measures after parliament closure. Authorities report 92 arrests, bans on intercity calls, and demonstrations suppressed to keep calm.

Hungary Bern Switzerland Pres Wiler Tala iWiderground Budapest Nipolay Katlay Iis

Illinois Convicts Fit for Military Service

In Joliet on June 16 a station-wide examination announced by Warden Joseph Ragen found 20 of 700 convicts fit for military service. The program aims to reclaim qualified inmates not guilty of heinous crimes for duty.

Joliet, Th Tys Joliet Joseph Ragen

Tokyo Quake Shocks Tokyo No Damage Reported

A Tokyo broadcast said a recent quake was felt across Honshu and Hokkaido but caused no damage. The sky flash was described as strong enough to register in Tokyo, with reports noting widespread tremors on Honshu and northern Hokkaido.

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