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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1942
Page
8
The Daily Mirror column narrates a chaotic Broadway scene with fire anecdote, jokes about Lindbergh, Mefoofsky, and Goldwyn anecdotes. It parodies critics and industry figures, recalling partnerships of Cohan and Harris, plus snappy quips about schlemiels and sixth-columnists in a whirlwind of dated showbiz chatter.
A step closer to acquiring San Antonio Public Service Company properties was reported Tuesday as certified copies were mailed to W. G. Woolfolk, president of American Light and Traction Co. The deal involves banks and the holding company for SAPSCO's common stock, with council action guiding mayor K. Quin to enter the agreement.
At a Catholic Action Council meeting and a concurrent Holy Name society gathering, appointments were made including Herman Schah as representative for a national organization and Raymend Moehring as marshal pro-tem. The text references legal cases and other unrelated notes in a casual, mistyped report.
Hollywood gossip and studio moves swirl around Noel Coward, King George, and impending releases. The article cites actor arrangements, potential army service for Gary Cooper, and several Hollywood personalities amid production and personal shifts as studios plan new features and publicity.
London dispatch says the Free French press service reports Germany is nervous about a possible Allied offensive in the west. Maginot line guns are reversed and new fortifications are rising along the Rhine as German high command orders anti-commando units to be stationed at major coastal points for hand to hand fighting.
Senator Bary announces Senate defense committee will probe steel shortages alongside aluminum and rubber amid World War II. He cites substitutes in war articles and fear of expansion opposition. Aluminum output plans include multiple expansion programs and new plants aimed to meet UN needs. Senator Murdock joins critics of Bunker over alleged delays in aluminum program.
Services for John Lewis Fields, 77, of 1611 West Ehbistone Avenue, who died Monday, will be held at Akers chapel at 2:20 p.m. Thursday. Fields was a native of Kentucky and a resident of San Antonio for 1 year. Survivors include his widow Mrs. John K. Fields, son John Lewis Fields, and daughter Miss June Grice Fields. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park.
The government ratified a contract establishing a joint dye venture in France with German control. Germans will own 51 percent of the stock in the Fran Colar corporation headed by German Farbenindustrie of Frankfurt, with operations primarily in France.
The Navy announced the deaths of James Vintent Barr, 24, of futsa, and Aviation Cadet George Albert Pike, 22, of Indianapolis, in a plane crash near a naval station at Holda yesterday. The incident details remain limited as investigators assess the wreckage and cause.
Walter R. Dunk of 409 Harding Place, San Antonio, promoted to staff sergeant at Harlingen enemy gunnery school. Princes H. Ivers of 1926 Wear Mistleke Street, San Antonio, commissioned ensign in U.S. Naval Reserve after graduation from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Walter L. Robinson of San Antonio promoted from corporal to sergeant at Enid flying school. Beatrice Ingram, nurse living in San Antonio, reports for duty at Fort Allis.
Mrs. A. A. Klaus of 209 East Mayfield Boulevard received Tuesday a letter from her son Pvt. Lamy H. Klaus stationed on Midway island. The message hoped to comfort his mother after the Jap attack in the central Pacific. Klaus, a 1940 Harvarddale High School graduate, attended St Mary's University a year before enlisting in 1941 and completing marine training in San Diego a month ago. His father, Lieut. A. A. Klaus, is at Camp Young, Indio, California.
MacArthur was named by the national Father's Day committee today as the outstanding American father of 17192.
Washington reports show OPA price controls slowed the rise in living costs through late May. Labor Secretary Perkins notes a 0.6 percent decrease since mid May while controlled foods fell 1.1 percent and uncontrolled foods rose 2.4 percent mainly due to fresh produce. Clothing and housing costs eased slightly but overall trends remain uneven. Hawk squadron heads Air Farce at Warner Brothers with Howard Hawks directing the film.
Allied headquarters reported that during a raid on Darwin, 27 heavy bombers with 16 Zero fighters attacked. Darwin lost nearly 15 percent of its raiding planes, six enemy fighters were shot down, and two defense craft were lost amid blight and damage.
Fans name Betty Hutton the 25th most likely star to be seen in Paramount's Happy Go Lucky film. The public excitement centers on Hutton amid speculation about casting and box office appeal.
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