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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

4

British Demand Blame Be Placed for Libya Defeat

Britain faces blame over Libya setback as Attlee and Cripps push for a debate. Auchinleck reports Eighth Army receiving reinforcements while conditions in North Africa show exhaustion yet persistence. Churchill to address Libya separately from U.S. mission amid calls for accountability.

Libya London Diksnl Lh Britain Telhese Clement Attlee Chichi Cotestralian John Wardlard Milne Churchill Epimona Cherchill Attlee Stuser Thi Ovoy Essi Tobrik Alexandria Malta Iran Churchill Himelf Bratford Cripps United States Atlee Claude J. F. Auchinleck British Middle East Em Cnmmander Eighth Army Auchinleck Bath Africa Tobruk

U S Flier’s Escape Narrow Amid War News

Report of Major Hobbs and Mary escaping after a perilous mission from India to China. Brereton’s air force in India cited, with details of a damaged aircraft, landing failure, and subsequent attempts to regroup. Allied losses, Axis actions, and reactions from British press noted amid Libyan campaign debates.

William Hobbs San Nto Kre Vlpat Jook Aire Axia AlQee Axiant Axis Attlee

Health Week Marked Here Observed Across Regions

Health Week activities are being observed in Antotto counties with meetings led by state and county health departments. The program includes screenings, health education, and printed materials by KR. Cy Orloga of Austin, director of Latin American education for Texas. Additional speakers discuss a public health survey and recreation services supported by the U S Public Health Service. Local meetings are scheduled at multiple church and community locations through Friday.

KR. Cy Orloga Austin Texas ‘Hiberen Toyasevelation United States Publicy Health Service Plagen Kittich Nebraska Guadalupe Church el Paso Hetnardo Our Lady of the Lake , College

Confederates Gather for Chattanooga Reunion

In Chattanooga Tennessee a four day reunion opens with veterans marching past the city gates. John M. Claypool 96 delivered a formal welcome as Confederate comrades arrive to mark the second annual gathering.

Wrestler Bites Off Opponent's Finger in Frio Gily Road Incident

A wrestling altercation in the 800 block of Frio Gily Road Tuesday ended with one man biting off the other's finger. The injured person was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. police reported the attacker as Perro Royax and noted the scene on Chic Huahua Street.

Frio Gily Road Perro Royax Chichuahua Street Werry Robert B. Grern

Army flier wins Flying Cross for extraordinary flight

Captain James W. Chapman of San Antonio receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for an audacious aerial mission on September 13 1941. Despite adverse weather and high altitude flying his crew navigated a dangerous route from Bolling Field to the Harriman Mission and back, with radios out and fuel pressures low. First Lieutenant Hart served as copilot and Chapman’s skill and leadership earned him high military praise.

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Hair Stylist to Give Program at Catholic Center

Jennie Young a noted hair stylist will stage a cosmetics demonstration at the National Catholic Community Center to benefit hostesses. A red-head blonde brunette and brown-haired model will be chosen from local athletes for the illustration. An added entertainment feature will be tumbling by a newly organized class at 8 p.m. A beckoning class is also offered at 6 p.m. in the club lounge.

Jennie Young

Army Rat Control Discussions Set

Ret control in the vicinity of army camps will be among the problems up for elacuation during a two day commerce of One Texas Wild Life control here Wednesday and Thurs day. Ten Texas field men and John Gatlin of Albuquerque regional di rector will meet In the ofice of C. R. Landon district agent In the Federal Building here

Texas Wild Life Control Texas John Gatlin Albuquerque Ofice C. R. Landon Federal

Church Sponsors USO Program at Memorial Church

A local church hosts a USO program Tuesday at South Ban Antonis 30 club with entertainers Eleanor Mansfield, Jonney Anderson, Margaret Blomberg, Butlerim Bimril, Blype Favat, Mildred Paceman, Pat eny Askew and Rose Maris Karl. Director Mrs L L Mebowelyanit Mra assists as Rails Mov.

Tite Brooks South Ban Antonis Eleanor Mansfield Jonney Anderson Maregaret Blomberg Bvtlym Bimril Blype Favat Mildeed Paceman Pateny Askew Rose Maris Karl

Bombers Bolster Chinese Front Amid Air Warfare

Dispatches report British H Q says H A F bombers, medium and fighters, flew to China as part of renewed air support. Raids over Burma and Akyab delivered punitive blows while Japanese raids and air battles pressed along the coast. Strong fighter opposition and foggy weather challenged air operations in a tense theater.

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Jury Returns Five Indictments In District Court

Five indictments were returned by the county grand jury on Tuesday in the Thirty Seventh district court. Indictments include one for murder and two for theft cases involving amount estimates over fifty five dollars. One theft from person and another for fraudulent disposal of un Mortgaged property were listed among the charges.

Bexat Vownly Aiand Jiry Tesday Brat Pavelke Ui Thirtyneventte District Court Mudge Reymond Edwards Dunge W. W. McGrory Criminal District Court

Pension Board Approves June FHA MP WAM Payroll

The fire and police pension board approved the June payroll for FHA MP WAM. The meeting also recorded twelve applicants or employees connected with the department who do not wish to be named and related membership matters.

FHA Wam Fire and Police Pension Board Wolven Polite Department RHYL

Davis Candidate For Justice Court

Davis candidate for Justice Court warns of political influence amid damning remarks. He claims to have previously resigned as justice of the peace after four years and later served as deputy sheriff under Alfonso Newton. He vows to repeat the performance if reelected.

Ed. W. Davis Seine Justice Centr Preeinst Ne Justice of the Peace Alfonso Newton

Texas Leads Cut In Traffic Deaths

Texas leads a decline in traffic deaths with policy and enforcement credited. State Police Director Homer Cat announced reduced fatalities by 12 percent in the first five months of 1942. Houston tops the list among cities under 100,000 while Dallas ranks second in the 100,000 and over class. Other Texas cities show varied standings in population brackets.

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July Oil Output Set by Texas Commission

Juste Aubin reports the Texas Oil Coordinator Tekes approved a July crude and natural gasoline production total of 1,200,402 barrels per day. Commissioner Culberson noted this order differs little from current allowances, with seven shutdown days declared across the state and East Texas wells experiencing a recent pressure drop leading to three additional days closed.

Aubin Juste

S A Gets Six New Motorcycles

S A County police chief Anderson announced the department will receive six motorcycles after an rejected priority rating was overcome. He claimed to have used alternative means to obtain the motors, citing the need to equip the police force.

Anderson War Production Board Hla Louie Lipscomb Leon Henderson

Milk sheds face city probe over health inspection

San Antonio milk producers and creameries asked for more city health department controls after a Tuesday council briefing. Jake Tiner of Catrylaned Creamery and Crates Maggard of Bore diet'n urged inspectors to expand coverage, while Mayor G Routi promised to study the request.

San Antonio City Health Department Morediakely Jake Tiner Crates Maggard Bore Health Department York G. Routi

Schools Budget Advances for 1942 43 in Local District

The Rolide district anticipates a larger 1942 43 school budget with a projected total of 3 632 145 52 including operating and sinking funds. Budget figures rely on tax collections and apportionment from the state board with a July 10 trustees approval target. Budgeting efforts involve principals and department heads as the district plans for higher costs from experienced teachers and eligible wage increases. A regular budget meeting is set for Tuesday evening to approve staffing and routine business while awaiting gasoline rationing impacts and state aid figures.

Bunkides H. Kifer Baty Antonio Kifer Balan Ataisa UAS Texas State Board of Education Chls Yssr Kehool Fon

Salesmen Steal Watch Warns Housewives At Doors

A fragment reports a warning to housewives about roaming “vegetable salon men” knocking then entering when doors are unlocked. Two juveniles were accused of stealing a watch from Mrs. R. F. Bediger of 123 Lee Street as they hawked produce. Court mention references a legal matter with a 49 triad and court lipdach ment.

Bhevitt W. Kiinay Huckater R. FL Bediger Lee. Street

Officer Candidate Must Take Exam Process Explained

A recruiting officer Col. Kinele B. Edmunds outlined that volunteer officer candidates must report to a designated reception center for mental and physical examinations to determine officer suitability. Applications exceed capacity, with successful candidates chosen by date of qualification and then inducted, though final acceptance to officer candidate school is not guaranteed.

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