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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

6

Measure Would Boost Total to 205 Billion

A wartime defense bill sent by the appropriations committee to the House would finance an army of 4.5 million by July 1, 1943 and ship matériel to United Nations allies. The measure totals 205.3 billion for defense and war over three years, with 2.2 billion for war materiel and 11.3 billion for planes. Army officials warned of production bottlenecks, rubber shortages, and the need to accelerate matériel delivery to sustain offensive momentum.

Washington House Appropriations Committee United Nations J.T. McNarney Army War Department Congress Tment Roosevelt McNamey Henry On. Arnold Army Air Forces Air Force P. Echols Army Air Corps Arnold Echols

Two men charged in car theft case in Bexar County

In Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court No 1 Ural White 1511 Nebraska St and James B Minor 35 Holland St face theft charges for taking a car owned by Dr J W Huntress 500 East Olmos Dr The same court charged Doc Moshey 10 Booker Alley with robbery by assault on Montcalm Smith 1020 West Woodlawn Ave tied to a June 20 incident Also charged were W C Carter 2219 Tampico St and Lo Hampton 1903 Avant Ave in a separate case and an accusation of taking a 15 watch and other items from R H Wilson 422 Barrett St on June 20

Wen Bexar County J. W. Huntress East Olmos Drive Justice of the Peace Court Ural White Nebraska Street James B. ‘Minor Holland Street Doc Moshey Booker Alley Montcalm Smith West Woodlawn Avenue Moshey W. C. Carter Tampico Street Lo Hampton Avant Avenue Iwas R. H. Wilson Barrett

Nature Study Class Planned at Witte Museum

A free nature study class for children aged 9 and up will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Witte museum. Mrs Slleu Schulz Quillin, curator, says instructor will be Mrs Edward 81 Ross, formerly with the junior recreation museum in San Francisco. Class fee is 50 cents, held from 16 to 22 each Wednesday.

Witte Museum Slleu Schulz Quillin Edward 81 Ross Junior Recration Museum San Francisco

U S Sets July 1 for Rent Control

U S housing policy seeks rent limits from March 1942, banning higher charges after July 1 1942. Tenant obligations, exemptions, and retroactive implications are outlined by the rent director with military involvement noted by Colonel Thomas at a Chicago conference. The Will Corps area contains many defense rental zones, tying military posts to rent regulation efforts.

Thomas Chicago Frice Henderson Corps Will Corps Eighth Corps

Heart Attack Victim Recovers at Home

Mrs. Milared Ryatt, 24, of 458 Proutl Avenue, recuperates at home after firefighters treated her with inhalation therapy and she arrived at Robert B. Green hospital following a heart attack.

Milared Ryatt Proutl Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital

Walter Winchell on Br Toward Broadway Shows

A theater column surveys current productions and angles on stage tonight. It praises Arsenic and Old Lace for its enduring wit and notes Blithe Spirit and Noe Coward humor as top picks. It also previews Best Foot Forward and So is a good show with standout performances, while mentioning transportation and Mansfield bill discussions in a broader city notice.

Noel Coward Hari Dads Coward

Junior Afiss and the Teonsters in Sally Benson Style

Review notes a stage show featuring young performers Patricia Peardon and Jenore Lonergan, with Danny Kaye gaining star status through novelty songs. The piece critiques the overstage blend of family comedy and adult themes, likening it to Cradle Snatchers and Life with Father and Lindsay. The tone is skeptical and humorous about the production’s maturation of material.

Sally Benson Patricia Peardon Jenore Lonergan Danny Kaye Mrs. K

Film Hinge on Era of Pink-Sheet Police Gazette

The era of the pink-sheeted Police Gazette is set to return in a 2D release from Fox. Victor Mature may play Richard Fox if drafted. Betty Grable is eyed for the cover girl with Ed Van Every shaping the story. Red Skelton, Bogart, and Burnett are noted for gangster themes, with Katharine Hepburn tied to Keeper of the Flame discussions and Rita Hayworth linked to Marilyn Miller type roles.

Louella D. Parsons J. N.S. Bollywood Police Gazette van Every New York Richard Fox Victor Mature Fox Sam Gazette Pluk Betty Grable William Fedgerg Vic Amy Red Skelton George Ralt Eddie G. Robinson W. R. Burnett Werner Humphrey Bogart Bogey Burnett Edward G. Robinson High Airrra Warner

Special Race for Solon Ruled Out

Bexar county will hold no special election for the unexpired term of State Representative Fagan Dickson who resigned and entered the attorney general's office. County Judge Charles W Anderson, advised by Governor Coke A Blevenson, opted for economy and decided against a special vote. Nickson held the second place. term expires in December. Governor Blevenson indicated possible consolidation of the legislature this year. Marshad Tell and Temple Wirerari were candidates for the new year.

Bexar County Fagan Dickson Charles W. Anderson Coke A. Blevenson Aod Anderson Nickson

Sevastopol Defenses Tightened In Second Front Drive

The Soviet Information Bureau reports heavy Allied and Russian losses as the Donets drive continues. German casualties are listed as high, with Moscow claiming Red Army fatalities far lower re injection to front. The Baltic fleet air arm gains air superiority as five Axis ships are sunk or damaged in recent days.

Sevastopol Berlin Germany Red Army Moscow Russia Rusia Fedor von Bock Donets Basin Caucasus Kharkov Informatiott Bureau Baltic Feet

Parachutist Quota Doubled in Los Angeles Draft Office

The San Antonio district army recruiting office increases June parachutist quota doubling the number of volunteers. Col Kinzle B Edmunds says parachute troopers must have strong eyesight be active and agile and capable of trained to become aggressive fighters. Age range given as 18 to 32.

San Antonio Army Recruiting Office Col Kinzle B. Edmunds Calvin Edmunds Smiths

Reds Send Aid to Sevastopol by Sea

New York dispatch from June reports British Broadcast Corporation quotes Russian papers stating red reinforcements are reaching Sevastopol by sea as the conflict around the port continues and supplies move toward the besieged city.

Sevastopol New York British Broadcasting Corporation Seva

Treasury Unearths 10 Million Dollar Cache Linked to Blackmer

Treasury agents uncovered a ten million dollar cache of securities and cash tied to Henry M. Blackmer, a fugitive linked to a payoffs scandal. The funds, traced to European accounts and stored in New York banks under coded names, are frozen pending further inquiry into possible United States sanctions or fines. Blackmer, believed to be living in Switzerland, was previously a principal witness in a case involving Interior Secretary Albert Fair.

Henry M. Blackmer Treasury Blackmer Europe Albert Fair New York City Switzerland Blacker United States

San Antonio Over Tax Requirements by 16000 Dollars

San Antonio is about 16 000 over its tax collection requirements for the 1941 42 fiscal year, Mayor K Quin announced Tuesday. Collections total about 84 percent of the amount due with penalty exempt payments nearly cleared. The surplus stems from the budget assuming 80 percent collection.

San Antonio K. Quin

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