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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1943

Page

7

Nazi Press Admits Hitler U Boat Strategy Failure

The German press acknowledges a faltering U boat strategy as Allied success in Atlantic convoy battles grows. Voelkische Beobachter concedes escort carriers and improved anti submarine tactics have reduced U boat effectiveness, signaling a shift to defensive warfare across Europe.

Hitler Axi Voelkische Heobatter WNI Fish Command Ma' Thie Trust Britain America Germany Vivier Voelkische ‘Beobachter

American Killed In Mexico Wreck

An American, identified as Bruce Broadiiit, was killed in a Mexico City area wreck when their car collided with a truck near Tizayuca in the state of Mexico. Gen Ramon Rodriguez Familiar, executive assistant to former President Plutarca Elias Calles, was gassed in the crash alongside him. The victims were traveling from Queretaro to Mexico City when the collision occurred late Sunday night. government officials reported the incident.

Mexico City Bruce Broadiiit Ramon Rodriguez Plutarca Elias Callcs Thelrata Tizayuca State of Mexico Rauute Queretaro Rodrigues Famile Forceiig Governos

Mexico Seeks Loan To Extend Railway

Mexico requests a 50 million dollar loan from the United States to extend the Mangas fly Orient railroad from Ojinaga to Topolobampo and beyond to the Pacific, a 450 mile expansion across the Biarr Madre mountains. The line would link Chihuahua and Sinaloa to reach the Pacific Ocean, a project begun in 1860 and now pending government approval. Nearby hospital note lists a patient, charts at St. John’s.

MacArthur Seen Through A Newspaper Correspondent

A Washington correspondent portrays General Douglas MacArthur as misunderstood and approachable. The article sketches his soft speech, austere demeanor, and magnetic personality, noting his respect for Japanese soldiers, his strategic mind, and surprising ease with reporters.

Judge Barks At Tall Tate About Theft

Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Courant-Law No 2 heard the case of Alejandro claiming a man held a volt at his back forcing him to rob Ailes R. L. Wering. 2015 Broadway, as the judge refused to believe the story and kept him 83 days in jail. Joe Estrada at 824 San Patricio was fined $25 for aggravated assault and other charges following an incident on June 8.

Altjendco Gonzales Matamoras Street Matthews Joe Saturning Compas San Fatriei Athe

House of License Plates Scrapped

In IDABO FALLS Idaho on June 48 a local scene notes children lost their clever playhouse in the back yard but remain undaunted as chores progress and neighbors assist in a light community moment.

House of Idabo Falls Idano H. Willbury Tittle Playhouse Thele Sati

One Man's Opinion on John L. Lewis and War Era Labor

Wavann Kiernan outlines a free style view of John L. Lewis amid wartime labor friction. He notes volatile public sentiment among miners, the War Labor Board’s stern ruling, and touches on related legal actions and stray details from a battered local scene.

Wavann Kiernan Snls John L. Lewis

Corporate Profits Rise 18 Percent in Q1

The Commerce Department reports corporate profits for the first quarter rose about 18 percent on the basis of current tax rates. After taxes, profits for the period show notable gains driven by manufacturing and transportation, key industries supporting the war effort.

Washington Commerce Department Today

City Revenue Rise Reported Despite Lower Meters and Golf Fees

City revenue rose by 6393 with a total collections through May 31, 1943 of 600,246.50 driven by license and dues. Sparking meters and golf courses declined, but other city fees increased, per Tax Collector Alfred Callaghan in the 1942-43 to 1943 report. Pooled data compare Brackenridge and Riverside routes, marketplace rentals, corporation court, and parking meters, noting pools earned 21,898.21 amid pollution-related closures. Despite hurricane damage to perk trees, pecan sales brought in 154.24.

Alfred Callaghan Brackenridge Riverside Galt Corporation

State Delays Bids On Bexar Road

State highway commission announced bids on two construction projects would be delayed. The Wilson county U.S. 87 and 87 work and a 44.72 mile stretch in Bexar and surrounding counties on U.S. 8 and state routes were not opened as posted tomorrow.

Austin State Highway Commission Wilson County Bexar Ataraa

Signing Your New Mrs Name Correctly In Letters

A guide explains formal and informal names after marriage and how to sign letters. It details three letter types from informal to business correspondence and shows using both your informal and formal names for proper addressing. It emphasizes consistency in signature.

Cornelius Beeckman Jane Bride Ivor Namie Mary Rose Smith John Allen Bliss Cnrtis Mary Smith Bliss Mary Smith Dills Abe

Marian Martin pattern 9296 dress offered in rayon options

An advertisement outlines pattern 9296 by Marian Martin with a described yoke and soft bodice, suggesting fabric choices like B sports fabric or rayon. It lists sizes 34 to 48, yardage for size 36, price of 16 cents, and orders sent to the Pattern department in San Antonio Texas, noting uncertain delivery times and incorrect signature warnings.

Ente Metlan Martin Jono Light San Antonio Texas

Filet crochet pattern offered by San Antonio Light

Advertisement fragment for a filet crochet pattern number 638 from the San Antonio Light Needlecraft department. Includes three sizes, required materials, and needlework directions. Order with name and address. delivery may take two weeks.

Afaing Wheeler San Antonio Texas

Aid In Trial Of Labor Suits In Texas

The Texas Attorney General F Dickson in San Antonio is named in a suit filed by the American Federation of Labor and the state federation seeking an injunction under the Man Act to curb alleged civil and criminal actions by state and local officials. Attorney Gerald Mann says the suit challenges three provisions: regulation of union membership fees, treatment of railroad brotherhood members, and exemptions for certain service members.

Austin Aklomney F. Dickson San Antonio Ausmney Gerald Mann Mult Amer: Federation of Labor Tabor Sind T! Tocak Plat Rany Attarne Texas Stati Adv Sidney Lathom

Sanity Hearing Opens In Slaying At Fort Worth

In Fort Worth on June 41, Kathleen Latham faced a sanity hearing in Criminal District Court over the May shooting death of duck B Disney. The court weighed if she was insane at the time or is insane now. Disney was shot after an argument at his home.

Mort Worth Kathleen Latham Duck B. Disney Pinney Latham Vine Diatyiel Attovney

Election schemes and new deal tensions in 1944

The piece notes an election schedule for 1944 and growing unease among new dealers toward self-government concepts in the South. It mentions possible suppression of more officious aid radical New Deal supporters during the campaign and hints at limited actions by the Democratic Beath amid the political climate. Light want ads promise quick profits via regular use of ad services.

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Many Wives Kept In Dark On Finances

A column notes British and American wives often do not know their husbands salaries or incomes. After a death or scandal, wives discover large earnings or assets were hidden, leaving families in debt or bankruptcy. Examples include a British widow learning her husband earned about 8000 dollars yearly while she received only 12 dollars weekly for housekeeping. Reports cite stockpiled securities, hidden funds, and lavish living masking true finances, with many letters seeking advice on these hidden fortunes.

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Drug Co Official Dies in San Antonio

Barron 67, longtime San Antonio Drug Company official, died at home Saturday. Former St Louis native, he came to San Antonio in 1921 after 25 years with a St. Louis drug firm. Burial Tuesday at 10 am in Porter Loring chapel with Mosdawn cemetery interment. Survived by widow Elsie, a daughter D L Conts, two grandkids, sister-in-law and brother Charles Barron of St Louis.

Dumerai Tor Jim Wallace Barron San Antonio Drug Company West Agarita Avenue Porter Loring Mosdawn Barron San Antonio Bt. Louis Drug Company Credit Ananogst Credit Men's Association Herve Elsie Barran D. L. Conts Mayes Centralia Staster Fountain of Me-Allén Charles Barron St. Louis Soca

Jobs Swapped In Sheriff's Office

Monday morning the sheriff office swapped tasks to ease Deputy Charles Paters burden due to high blood pressure. Paters moved to the jailer role while Luther King, jailkeeper since August, became deputy sheriff. Paters’ pay shifted from 8300 per year to 208 a month, reflecting lighter duties. Sheriff Owen Kilany had not yet announced further decisions.

Sherifff Sherif Charles Paters Paters Chiled Luther King Peters Owen W. Kilany King

Austin Girl Laughs Off Shot In Hed

An Austin teen laughs through a shooting incident while walking with a friend on a street. A bullet hit her cheek, lodged near the jaw, but she remained cheerful as she recounted the event at City Hospital. The assailants fled before police arrived.

Austin Tonu Tor Military Police Marle Tet City Hospital Jslory

Mother of S A State Solon Dies in Austin

AUSTIN June 2. Kenta Bel 70 mother of Representative Marshall Bell of Texas and tennis star Berkeley died at her home last night. Also mourning are Willig Harris Bell and others. The obituary notes she was mother of the Texas state solon and Franklin.

Austin Kenta Bel Marshall Bell Sih Tonia Berkeley Mw Willig Harris Bell Aula Arenes

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