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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1942
Page
2
A fragmented early 20th century style monologue rails against wartime rationing and the loss of automobile freedom. It mocks the modern drive for efficiency, laments fuel and transportation controls, and extols the car as a symbol of American identity amid national sacrifice. The piece blends satire with social critique of consumer habits and public policy.
The Ninety-fifth District Court in Fort Worth recessed with arguments unfinished over James E. Kilday seeking a court order to block the state Democratic committee from listing rivals against him for railroad commissioner on the ballot. The hearing will resume Tuesday after appeals in Dallas. Meanwhile candidates statewide campaigned, with U S Senatorial hopefuls sizing up rivals and Governor Coke Stevenson launching his bid with a radio address.
The Ban Antonia Light honors Texans in military service. PVT Charles A Pompee serves in the Army Air Corps as a sign writer. Cadet Paschael Allison stationed at Sheppard Field, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Allison. Seaman Second Class Henry Alderman later serves on a mine sweeper in the Pacific, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ik. H. Alderman. Garcias of Ben Bolt: Rabab Garcia a surgical technician at Fort Bragg, daughter of Dionisia Garcia.
A fragmentary note warns of severe motor dangers including drinking gasoline and inhaling carbon monoxide. It claims people are hardened by motor life and mentions impure fuel components in blood. The message ends with a taunt to "ratton board guys" about taking cats if needed.
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