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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1942
Page
2
Reporter joins U S Army tank crew in Libya to ride and report on an American made tank. He describes the cramped cockpit, lever steering, gear shifts requiring strength, and rough desert conditions. The piece notes admiration for the crew and the weapon's effectiveness against the German threat.
Allied headquarters report two Japanese bombers shot down over Darwin in a fourth day of raids. Allied air forces claimed seven Japanese planes down for seven Allied losses, plus attacks at Port Moresby and Lae. Aerial activity included Koepang and Salamaua targets with fires and direct hits.
Cairo reports 16 of 21 members of the American field service Ambulance unl Ab Bir Hacheim escaped when the desert outpost was abandoned last week. The missing include George C. Mor of Maplewood New Jersey Alan R. Stuyvesant Clair Smith of New York Alexander McElwain of Boston and A M P Stratton of Brunsch Maire Tichenor died from a head wound.
War 25 Years Ago Today compiled by Tex in June 13, 1917 reports Swedish gunners damaging a German Zeppelin off Cimbrishamn along the Baltic coast. It notes German actions on the Aisne front in France and a German submarine sinking a French freighter near Brest with crew saved.
Three candidates, Dr H S Wart Roeder Dillard McColum and B C Bell, contend for the Harlandale independent school district superintendent post vacated by the late W Seale. The position carries a $3600 yearly salary.
New York June 17 The National Industrial Conference Board reports the U S unemployment figure fell to 1,750,000 in April after peaking between 12,000,000 and 16,600,000 in the prior low mood period.
A brief tribute honors young Texans who have answered the nation’s call to serve in the U S armed forces as part of today’s observance. The ceremony recognizes their commitment and sacrifices in uniform.
In Vichy on June 17, Petain spoke to the French people in a broadcast about the peace with Germany. The 80 year old leader said he hoped to restore salvation despite the ongoing distress and urged national faith in the country’s destiny.
War Chest plans to broaden its scope to include a Community War wing. A 12 member committee led by J. H. Prost and including Theo M. Plummer and others will meet Thursday to draft preliminary plans for presentation to concerned citizens and obtain public acceptance for the proposal. The move follows a Chamber of Commerce plea to conserve manpower energies and respond to war relief needs.
Wartime letters recount tiger squadrons in Burma praising air offensives against Japanese planes. Author Kirk details P-40 battles near Rangoon, downed aircraft, and the brutal contrast with enemy treatment of civilians. He notes long waits, daily alertness, and hopes to return home after 1944 contracts end.
Duncan Field will present an all star variety show at the U S O club south of San Antonio Thursday evening. The Knights of Columbus band will play as Miss Helen Green appears with special acts. A group of blackfaced talent and multiple soloists like Les Marie Coulon Al Monowr and others perform with a comedy ensemble and dancing. The show proceeds under Maj. James Bosworth suppression policy.
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