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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1945

Page

6

Robin Abandons Traveling Nest On Chicago Railcar

Chicago report details a robin nesting on a moving Northwestern train car from a month ago. Eggs hatched but the mother left after the train trip to Chicago. only the robin disappeared when the rain ceased. Dr. Albert Wolfson of Northwestern University explains the typical 10 to 12 day incubation period leads to abandonment if hatchings fail.

Chicago Fiair Brake Cylider Northwestern ‘Grain Robin Roth Albert Wolfson Inc Roology Northwestern University

Iwo Jima Stamp Goes On Sale July 12

A new three vent stamp commemorating heroic deeds of U S marines on Iwo Jima will go on sale here July 12, according to postmaster Dan Quilt. The stamp will be known as the Iwo Jima.

Iwo Jima U.S Dan Quilt

Peace in Our Time and the Moral Shock of Appeasement

A critique of appeasement in a world where Russia is weak and Britain and America are strong. It challenges Henry Wallace and Archibald MacLeish for denying a core American liberty, arguing that freedom requires resisting Soviet aggression rather than buying off totalitarianism. The piece recalls MacLeish’s 1842 idea of a free man’s right to criticize government.

Russia Germany Munich America Great Britain Henry Wallace Moranat Austria Czechoslovakia Europe Hiller Poland Baltic Finland Stalin Archibald MacLeish Mr. MacLeish Walt Whitman Whitman MacLeish U.S State Department Soviet Union USA Mir. Wallace Macheish MacLesh Wallace

Henry Reprieved Again in Pardoning Debate

The article reports on a second reprieve request for Cowboy Henry, following a July revocation after $2000 was deposited in Huntsville to secure the first reprieve. Judge McCrory of San Antonio suggested Henry might have faced a lighter sentence, while proponents argue punishment should redevelop the offender for reintegration.

Fiusy Hong San Antonio Jocil Freight Company Huntsville Partons Bon Hludge Hate Henry McCrory Criminal District Court Collier's Atlantes Perancis Thddie

Vote Passes Annexation In County Meeting

County election funds show only 2400 dollars left as commissioners discuss financing the upcoming election. A tentative July 2 date was floated with August 25 as a potential plan tied to three state constitutional amendments. Commissioner Steffler swapped seats with Callaghan, remarking on future interactions with Anderson.

Callahan Callaghan Commissioners Court Mauermann Paul Steller Anderson Steffler

Soldier Vote Bill Vetoed in Texas Legislature

Austin reports Governor Stevenson vetoed a bill from the 49th legislature that would have given armed forces members the right to vote without poll tax payments. Senator Jess Martin of Fort Worth released a letter urging the governor to sign and then seek Supreme Court ruling on the measure’s constitutionality. The text notes a similar act was enacted for soldiers in 1919 and 1920.

Urges One Head for All Forces profile in cadet yearbook

A cadet yearbook profile in The Howitzer portrays President Timan as an enthusiastic Morpheus devotee and jovial about wredling the general. It lists sergeants and sharpshooters among classmates including Maj. Gen. Hubert Harmon of the 18th Air Force, Maj. Gor Vernon Prichard, Maj. Gen. J. A. Von Fiiet, and Maj. Gen. Roscoe Woodruff of the 8th Infantry division.

Timan Howitzer Morpheus Iim Snd Hubert Harmon 18Th Air Force Maj Gor Vernon Prichard Mth J. A. von Fiiet Fourth Division Roscoe Woodruff 8Th Infantry

E-Bond Sales Lag Behind Quota in War Loan Drive

The tally shows total e-bond sales reaching 823,001,407 by noon, lagging the Bexar county quota of 26,266,000 and the overall drive target. Campaign chair Trevis D Bailey and co-chair J H Frost planned a Wednesday meeting with leaders to outline steps to boost progress as sales rose about 1.2 million that morning.

Bexar County Trevis D. Bailey J. H. Frost Briley

San Antonio Light brief item from June edition

A compact note from the San Antonio Light dated Wednesday June 20. The brief covers a local update or notice typical of the era, not detailing broader events.

San Antonio

Humble Denied Injunction Plea Over Ingleside Refinery

Galveston June 20 The Humble Oil and Refining Co failed to obtain a permanent injunction retraining the government from taking over its 400 000 barrel gasoline refinery at Ingleside Texas near Corpus Christi. Federal Judge Ty Mr Kennerly denied the plea today.

Humble Galveston Humble Oil and Refining Company Ingleside Texas Corpus Christ Ty Mr. Kennerly

Quieting a Crying Baby in Heat with Mexsana Powder

A compact ad seeks to soothe fretful babies during hot weather by using Mexsana medicated powder after diaper changes. It claims quick relief from burning, chafing, and minor skin itch, and presents the product as family favorite despite cost.

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