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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1942

Page

3

FBI Jails More Coast Aliens

FBI agents detained additional prisoners after a major roundup in Northern California targeting possible sympathizers. The operation raided 34 sites, focusing on two secret societies. A new order is to be issued to clear aliens and American-Japanese from restricted military areas across California Oregon Washington and Arizona. The army has set up two evacuation reception centers in Southeastern California.

San Francisco FBI California Oregon Washington Arizona Army

Texas Schools to Speed Shop Work

A March 7 dispatch from Austin reports education officials ordering Texas schools to place shop subjects into curriculum immediately. The plan covers mechanical drawing general shop electricity shop woods working and trade shop theory, replacing prior schedules that set September as the start date.

Texas Austin Dé Partiiers of Education

Indian Lore Exhibit at YWCA Features Paintings and Books

An Indian lore exhibit at the YWCA runs March 12 to 15 highlighting Indian history art and sculpture. Hosted by Mrs A D Gailes 342 Meredith Drive Inchidet the show includes a mural reproduction of a U S ship tale after Pearl Harbor and pieces handed down in the Oaks family from Kenterran.

A.D. Gailes Meredith Drive Inchidet U. S Oklahoma Pearl Harbor Oaks

Aleutian Bases Urged for Full-Scale Japan Strike

Senate military affairs chair Reynolds advocates using the Aleutians as a base for an all-out attack on Japan. He argues the chain of islands offers a jump-off point for northward ops, with Australia and India potential theaters if Japan delays an assault on Australia. Senator George calls for about 1000 planes to flood the Aleutians, while Senator Thomas urges direct bombing of Japanese facilities.

Washington Aleutian Islands Japan Reynolds Senate Military Affairs Committee Congress United Watons Alaska Pacific Avinesaulh Abi Australia India Java Lkely Mipponese United Nations United States George D-Gar Aleutian Japelands Thomas D.-Utan

Sweden to Aid In Repatriations

Tokyo report says Sverlak consulate in Bhenghai will accept US nationals seeking to return from Domel. News agency notes negotiations between the United States and Japan via the Syerlish consulate to enable repatriation. About 1600 Americans, including diplomats, are in Shangnal.

Tokyo Sverlak Bhenghai United States Domel Japan Shangnal

Blood Donor Sought for Rare Disease Patient

Hollywood March 7. Dr Wendell Store said Mrs G H Davis 28 year old mother of two has streptococcal virid amts usually fatal disease. He hopes a donor cured of it will volunteer for a blood transfusion to save her life. Mrs Davis is the wife of a Lockheed Aircraft employee at nearby Burbank.

Hollywood Wendell Store G. H. Davis Davis Lockheed Aircraft Burbank

Georgetown Man Killed After Vehicle Collision

Lee Perry, 72, of Georgetown, died last night after being struck by a car on the Dilb retly Tilt road. The accident occurred near Georgetown as authorities investigated the scene and identified the deceased.

Georgetown Maycly Lee Perry Dilbretly Tilt Road

Navy pamphlets for Texas high schools to aid recruitment

Navy Department official Lyttleton Gould visited San Antonio and Austin to discuss distribution of pamphlets prepared for high school students. The material outlines preparatory work available in high schools to ready youths for eventual placement in the Navy.

Navy Texas High School Wiskling Verruring San Antonio Lyttleton B P Gould Navy Department Washington Lyttleton Austin A.’ Woents Hig

Justices Conduct 2 Inquests Here

Justices of the Peace Otis West presided over two inquests. One involved Pedro de la Rosny of 617 South Navhind Street who died suddenly at the Alty garbage dhimp mt Experition Park Hilday. The second concerned Julia Gushard, 47, found dead in bed at her Blanco Road home.

Otis West Inquah Saturay Pedro de la Rosny Navhind Street Alty Hilday Beng Tustlee The Peace J. W Julia Gushard Blanco Road

Marines Enlist Two San Antonians in Marine Corps

Two San Antonians enlisted in the Marine Corps Saturday, announced by district recruiting officer Lieutenant N. M. Goodloe. The new enlistees are Tolbert W. Perl of 303 Gladstown Street and Lloyd Graty of 106 Engst Magnolia Avenue.

Marine Corps N. M. Goodloe Eeting Bede Dubbilng Tolbert W. Perl Gladstown Street Lloyd Graty Magnolia Avenue

Missionary Agnes Tishbard to Address Woman's Council

Agnes Tishbard of the United Christian Missionary Society from Paraguay will speak at the Woman's Council general assembly of the Baptist Christian church at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs Mattie McDaniel, president, will open the meeting.

Bis Agnes Tishbard United Christian Missionary Society Paraguay Apeak Boul Bite

Free French Gain in Libya Advance From East and South

CATRO March report states Free French troops struck into Libya from east and south, capturing two Axis positions and penetrating the Mezzan area south of Tripoli. The British communique notes activity limited to patrolling with a garrison capture and mentions additional advances in Fezzan after violent fighting.

Catro Ritain Libya Libyan Desert Tripoli Agaln Chenala Fezzan iThe Feazan Prenah Wester End Africa

VFW Women Lead USO Program Saturday Night

The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary No. 1599 will sponsor a program at the USO National Catholic Community Service club Saturday night. Performers include Gladyne Sherman Genevieve Flack Sylvia Werndite Joy Boylz and New York School of Dancing pupils. Frances Bummers is mistress of ceremonies with Mrs. Margaret Schirmacher chairing arrangements.

Whe Women's Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars USO National Catholic Commmunity Service Club Artlsts Glarl& Sehrman Genevieve Flack Sylvia Werndite Joy Buoyz New York School of Dancing Frances Bummers Margaret Schirmacher Chaiman

Woman Stabbed in Bar Altercation

Esther Lee Ramsey of 147 East Mistletoe Avenue was stabbed in the right side at a bar on the 200 block of North Center Street and treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. Florine Harrison of 1501 North New Braunfels Avenue was treated after her head was struck with a bottle. police investigations continued hours later.

North Center Street Esther Lee Ramsey Nildrens East Mistletoe Avenue Robert B. Green Santé Hospital Florine Harrison New ‘Braunfels Avenue

Six Nazi Spies Convicted In Espionage Ring

Six members of a Naz i spy ring were convicted of espionage conspiracy in New York. The core group led by Kurt Frederick Ludwig faces 20 year maximum terms. Defendants include Helen Mayer of Long Island and others who aided ship and production data collection. Three more pled guilty and await sentences next week.

New ‘York Kurt Frederick Ludwig Pearl Harbor Long Island Maxim Ludwig Bor Fremont Ohio Germany Helen Pauline Mayer Rene Freehirch Ary Ludwig Defense Paul T. Barchardt Atinky Frederick Schslessi

Negroes Graduate As Army Fliers

First graduates of the advanced flying school at Tuskegee Alabama were told by Maj. Gen. George E Stratemerer that the world may be decided by air power and that the school’s graduates will form the nucleus of the first all Negro squadron in the U S air forces.

Tuskegee, Als U. S George E. Stratemerer Southeast Air Corps Training Center

Dallas Thug Kills Two Sought Here

Dallas police seek a itinerant Parson Negro in connection with bludgeoning two people to death and wounding a third in recent days. The suspect reportedly traveled from Dallas to Manhattan and other cities, with police pursuing leads as victims are described and a manhunt continues.

Dallas San Antonio Manhattan Bible College O. Af Lowell Nore

War 25 Years Ago Today Compiled by WNI

War 25 Years Ago Today notes a French destroyer sunk off the English coast by a German submarine with 107 crew. It reports heavy fighting between French and Germans on the Verdun front and British troops north of the Ancre river closing on Bapaume. Nazi concentrations on the Bulgarian border threaten Greece as Yugoslavia faces Berlin pressure and Allied planes bomb Den Helder.

WNI Eavy Fighing Verdun Ancre France Bapaume Berlin S. A.B Nozth Netherland den Urliter

Grounded Planes Lost Grounded Planes Lost

Grounded Aledate craft destruction by Jap attack cited as a crucial factor in the Indies war. Australian correspondent quoted via Sydney radio reports Japs chasing American flying fortresses with near invincibility. Proyak notes more aircraft likely destroyed on the ground in Java than in the air. anti aircraft fire a key obstacle to attackers.

San Prancisco Sydney Radio GBL Jufftrey Pronk Java AmereMe Bucause Proyak Gras

Wife of Major En Route to S.A.

Mrs Eugene Ye Layton, wife of Major Tigene Layton, is revived in San Francisco California and en route to San Antonio as friends advised.

Major S.A Eugene Ye Layton Maj Tigene

Flames destroy Basic Magnesium plant administration building

Wind whipped flames destroyed the administration building of the Basic Magnesium plant in Las Vegas Nevada causing about 25000 dollars in damage. The $63 million project financed by the Defense Plant Corporation is set to begin producing magnesium for plane factories June 1. McNeil Construction head Lawrence C McNeil suspects arson due to the fire starting in a corner exposed to wind. Five thousand workers are employed in construction.

Las. Vegas Nev Basic Magnesium Plant Défense Plant’ Corporation Abso Lawrences C. McNeil McNeil Construction Company

Light Want Ad Ordering in Five Minutes

A brief notice describes a rapid light want ad service promising delivery to a wide audience within hours. It touts ease of ordering in minutes and mentions a phone contact for assistance to prepare the ad tailored to the reader's needs.

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