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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1944
Page
1
DES MOIPES Iowa Mayer 4- towns draft summary: Dr Thomas B McEnerly head of emergency medical section of Public Health Service warns tropical diseases already present in US due to war casualties returning home with illnesses. He says risk rises with more veterans overseas and that control relies on sanitation, with rural areas at higher risk due to lower air quality and control measures.
AMARILLO Texas March 4 Investigators probed a lead in the murder case of Roy Hunt and Mrs Roy Hunt of Little Lake Texas. A man reportedly provided a sworn statement alleging he visited Vedore and the priest before fleeing. He claimed a pistol was drawn during the attempt to recover the weapon near the river.
A woman reported her allotment money stolen Friday night near a federal building after cashing a check. Ninety eight dollars disappeared from her purse when an American woman stopped to ask for information and then fled.
City News Center lists multiple March 4 events at Hermans Hall and Hilltown venues, including PERNA EL TI TACN dance, Hermans Sons orchestra performances, Love Stars music, Eagles Orchestra, and various dance and social gatherings with times and locations in Astin Rwy Boerne and Boerne’s Way Inn.
William Thompson, father of twins born in Pittsburgh, declares he hopes to marry Norah Carpeo, an English girl, and to register the babies. He seeks a divorce from Eleanor Thompson and says his wife understands it was a mistake amid wartime stress.
Wayne Lonergan remains in custody at the Tombs as a new murder trial faces delays. District Attorney Frank Hopan said a fresh panel must be drawn after Judge Freschi dismissed jurors amid criticism of the first proceedings. A quick start is unlikely, with preliminary steps estimated to take at least two weeks.
The Rev Wo f Behlecht of Mount Gallary Lutheran Church West Poplar speaks on What Is the Message of the Cross. Another sermon in the series Christ is Seven Words From the Cross will be given at Lemidireek Tatton on Wednesday at 3 p m.
Bougainville, Solomons Islands dispatch from March 4 14 reports prisoners at the American beachhead writing and translating a letter praising medical staff for constant care and mental examinations. They express gratitude, hope for recovery, and willingness to work for the United States, seeking safe return soon.
A hearing before Hiway L. Hall, chief hearing commissioner of the regional OPA, suspended Bolton’s license to sell gasoline and ordered a temporary halt on bulk supply operations. The case cited overdrawn ration records, unreported deliveries, and missing coupon exchanges at multiple stations. several co-defendants had charges dismissed or received warnings.
Le Prot Mach 4.4 ARTOR Pox, an Ib-year-old Negro, was convicted of second degree serious case by a nine juror recorders court after about six hours deliberation. The case stems from Detroit's June 1949 racial unrest related to the death of Dr. Joseph de Horatii of Detroit. Fox faced first degree serious case charges.
Gualveport La March 4 Twelve mariner craft were destroyed yesterday when two medium aircraft collided while displaying formation. The planes went down on a plantation pine about eight miles northeast of Blireee palit. None of the dead was from Texas.
Clyde Cleveland of Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland died in a crash tied to a Marine Corps ferry flight shortly after takeoff from Floyd Bennett Field He was 20 or 69 in age per the damaged text and was part of the Marine Corps unit stationed at the ferry command near Cleveland home
Casualties announced list missing in action includes Second Lieut Foster J Hinton of Wile and Second Lieut Robert F Mumm of Jathey with family ties cited in La Feria and La Etlo. Army personnel reported missing by action in the European and Mediterranean theaters.
Soviet reports say Red Army units smash toward the outskirts of Pskov as German resistance stiffens near the Narva region. Moscow notes significant gains around the Varnya river and Ostrov, with Berlin admitting gains in Narva as Allied actions press on northern Rusakt.
Lepke Buchailer once led a Brooklyn mob blamed for numerous killings faced a possible Supreme Court appeal to save him and two Murder, Inc. henchmen Emanuel Weiss and Louis Capone from execution for the Rosen killing. Governor Dewey had requested a delay to allow time for pleadings.
A Texas Recreation association meeting in Austin on March 4 elected Houston of Dallas as head, Lynn Rodney of Galveston named vice president, Mrs. Low Ramilton of San Antonio as secretary, and Mrs. Edna T. Ander of Austin as treasurer. Directors named were A. R. Egeeling of Austin, Ralph Schultz of San Antonio, and Besse Martin of Teaumont.
Thomas Valles, former state treasurer of Chilmalne, was named treasurer of the union railways as NM hordes, amid city leadership changes in Meatco.
A garbled satirical piece mocks budget battles and political figures including Barkley and Biot, noting confusion over authorship of messages and implying possible future campaigns. The tone is fragmented and critical of the White House handling and fiscal disputes.
Captain Hamilton director of personnel at McCloskey General Hospital said the personnel division is eager to find jobs for all patients discharged from the hospital who desire employment. The statement was made yesterday during a briefing on veterans affairs and hospital discharge programs.
Hollywood updates note Universal signs June Preisser to two films starting with a mystery drama Mare der lis Blue Roar. Public buzz links Jeanne Crain with A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and 20th Century Fox future pictures. Hoagy Carmichael Bogart Zanuck honors, Betty Grable hospital news, and Oscar eve chatter wrap the column.
A Tokyo government order under Premier Hutick Tojo will shut 9400 high class eateries and geisha houses, including Imperial Hotel restaurants, cafes, cabarets, and theatres. The wireless report notes 4300 geisha houses and 860 restaurants affected as authorities move to align with wartime policy.
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