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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
14
The magazine Motor argues rubber and wheels drive national fate as American automakers shift to war work. It praises private enterprise, resilience, and the transport role of trucks buses and autos in moving munitions, urging preservation of the American way after the war.
The piece argues a federal postwar bonus for veterans is long overdue. It notes years of delay and political conflict in Washington, the hardship faced by former soldiers and their families, and the growing public sentiment that Congress should grant a continued or emergency bonus. It cautions against resentment from civilians and urges a timely, enduring solution to support veterans’ transition to civilian life.
Damon Runyon argues for a single consulate style payment to all service men, basing it on equal treatment rather than rank. He believes the annual total should exceed the current lowest pay and align with past World War I veterans’ bonuses, advocating a $1500 benchmark as a reference point.
A wartime radio reminiscence tells of Buck Filvsie Bill Brows 28 of Blackfoot who dies on a crash in Austria after a Jap plane attacks his bomber. Sgt John Potters Private Win Brown and Chaplain Jack Plowsdale are named in the faded account as survivals and observers of the high altitude incident.
Joseph D. Sayers, Mississippian by birth who moved to Texas as a child, rose from Civil War fighter to major and political leader. He served as Texas governor around 1900, was closely associated with O M Roberts, and his tenure oversaw major economic efforts amid disasters including river and refinery crises.
An excerpt recounts a wartime episode aboard a bombing mission where a crew member sacrifices gear to aid a wounded comrade amid oxygen, masks, and emergency procedures. The narration shifts to a religious broadcast claiming human resilience and transcendence, urging faith and unity through Station G-O-D messaging during ongoing conflict.
In a letter from Washington the author argues against a fully disarmed world democracy led by an international force. He warns Asia’s population would dominate, questions dismantling U S superiority, and favors an empowered U S military plus a strong international police to secure peace. He endorses postwar national strength and selective international cooperation.
Dr Herman Townsend reports a chronic rhinitis linked to staphylococcal infection. He treats with a toxoid prepared from staphylococci, testing skin reactions first, then gradually increasing dosage over eight weeks. Diagnosis includes nose throat exam and X rays to rule out contributing factors such as enlarged tonsils or deviated septum.
A three-thly poultry show opens at Maverick Clarke Building Homana plaza under Beane county 4-H club direction led by county farm agent Red W. Mally. Exhibitors from over 13 faliafiants move more than 250 birds. George P. McCarthy assists as assistant farm agent planning the event.
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