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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1943
Page
4
Washington March 6 The OPA lowered point values for beans and other foods as rationing eases. California congressional leaders say high points were set to protect military stocks and lend-lease needs. Western farmers using imported Mexican labor face a dilemma as beans become more affordable yet scarce meat substitutes are encouraged.
Hollywood and Detroit audiences are buzzing over Freddie Mercex, an 11 year old boy soprano from R E O Radle’s Gildersieve’s Bed. The young prodigy gained fame in Detroit before his Hollywood Musa Theatre debut, earning early praise for his first movie performance.
Ex champion Barney Ross narrates a Guadalcanal night when he and fellow Marines held off Japanese from a foxhole amid mortars and machine gun fire. He describes carrying wounded comrades, grenades, bayonet charges, and rescue by Captain Leblanc and others, earning a new Marine title and a wartime exclusive interview.
The Red Cross fund drive reached 33 000 dollars by Saturday, about ten percent of Bexar county's 210 000 goal. Eight local firms joined supporters, including Sears Roebuck at 105 percent, Haglish Freightines, Washington National Insurance, Piggly Wiggly, Prost Brothers, Grande Courts, Medical Arts Drug Company, Zaragoza Amusements, and more. The article also references historical Guadalcanal anecdotes from Barney Ross.
Washington issues ruling on rationed footwear stating platform shoes made of Kipskin with open backs are not rationed while white Kipskin sandals still require a ration stamp. The ruling, received by Paul C. Goodnough, urges dealers in doubt to contact the office or local ration board for descriptions of ration-free shoes.
A vintage ad promotes St Joseph Aspirin as fastest most dependable relief for colds head pains and muscle aches. It touts gargle use to ease sore throats and highlights large value sizes with price points and a warning to demand genuine Aspirin.
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