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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
4
Public Enemy NVI known as Rete Baird Gil Free evaded hundreds of federal and local officers on Thursday. He faces three federal indictments for auto theft and related crimes after escaping from a moving train near Dallas. He is believed at large in East Texas near Tyler wearing a white shirt and khaki clothes. He previously escaped from George West County on June 23, 1942.
A delegation of Antonio women attended a meeting in Austin called by the Women's Welfare War Pro Board's salvage division to discuss kitchen fat collection and related wartime salvage efforts. The session aimed to coordinate local participation and support for the program.
A May 22 to June 2 period saw Nazi efforts against Ruhr targets while RAF shuttle raids began in earnest. In Hull a heavy night raid destroyed a museum and parts of the shopping center and homes, with thousands of incendiaries and a rising casualty toll as rescue squads searched wreckage.
In Austin on June 26 Dr George W Cox state health officer said over half of Texas citizens now hire full time public health protection. The new health units across cities and counties include a physician and staff for preventive medicine and nursing services. Preventive care reached more than 500000 people in their homes with widespread immunizations for smallpox, diphtheria, typhoid and other diseases.
Margaret Onion, daughter of District Judge Onion, joined WAACS last year and is promoted from third to second officer, a pay grade equivalent to a lieutenant in the army. Also noted: Private Gregorio Ronald, son of Brujin Rosales, reported wounded in the Aleutians, per War Department.
Governor Kelly ordered curfews across Wayne and surrounding counties and troops guarded Detroit as rioting escalated. More than 1300 arrests, 70 percent jailed on minor charges, and work slowdowns at plants raised urgency for a broad inquiry. Histories and hearings tied to race tensions drew national attention as officials named a probe group including Attorney General Rushton and Detroit police officials.
The Petal city council held a short meeting approving diverse expenditures totaling 367 874 29 including a July 1 bond and coupon payment. Additional appropriations covered payrolls and other city needs while a land option near Zara Zampona Street was authorized. Fire and Police Commissioner P L Alderson led the session in Mayor Gus B Mavermann's absence.
Dr. Patio Max Ynstran, a UT professor and Inter-American relations authority, will speak for free on Inter-American Post-War Probe Jemma. The lecture is this Saturday at 7:31 p.m. in the Our Lady of the Lake college auditorium San Houston post No. 76.
A narrator observes a high stakes poker game where a skilled female player with jewelry dominates, winning large pots with minimal cards. The house offers a new game with huge buy in, hinting at possible losses before daylight. The writer notes the allure and danger of gambling in San Antonio.
Two suspension orders were issued by OPA on alleged gasoline regulation violations. I Trieman, OPA regional heating commissioner, suspended Fernando Oiapa of 1 Victoria Street from selling gasoline after evidence showed illegal coupon processing. Chapa, represented by A All Grea, assistant district attorney, faced five month gas ration penalties for allegedly distributing illegal coupons to Chapa and applying for extra coupons. Dismissed charges against Morris Of Company at 2113 South Flores Street and against WAam Haner of Cuero for using gasoline coupons. Times Mater, 222 Misatorr Street, had its case continued to obtain more evidence for alleged use of funeral-use coupons. Four readers and two taxi operators mentioned in the report.
Fragmented ad claims kidneys remove excess acids and flush toxins but reads as garbled medical hype. It mentions kidneys and waste, symptoms like backache and eye bags, and urges readers to seek untrustworthy remedies.
Washington reports Navy details the actions of Salvatore Ballone a 36 year old New Jersey tailor's son from North Brunswick who held a machine gun position against a Japanese regiment for hours on Guadalcanal His gunner brother and nine siblings are noted as part of his background The Medal of Honor was awarded by President Roosevelt for his heroism during the South Pacific campaign
Fragmentary report from the border city discusses a proposed sports field near Nuevo Laredo. The document notes the mayor or president Avila Calla may assign the project to the Nueva Laredo city improvements board for evaluation and construction options.
Navy announces Rudy Vallee, famed radio and conductor, promoted from chief petty officer to lieutenant senior grade. He may be assigned to coastal duty with the Coast Guard in California.unreadable OCR text remains, but the core fact notes Vallee’s promotion and possible assignment.
The article describes OPA plans for ration coins and new pennies resembling dimes. It notes coin design details, varying color schemes, and a system to assign points and later sort tokens for distribution, mentioning retailers and timing in New York.
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