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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1943

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Solon Predicts Public to Draft FDR for Fourth Term

Washington March day of March 8 reports James Mead foresees the American people drafting President Roosevelt for a fourth term if World War continues next year. If peace arrives, Roosevelt would decline renomination to lead the U S delegation to the peace conference. Eleanor Roosevelt cautions it is too soon to speak on a fourth term.

Washington Roosevelt James A. Mead United States Read F. B. Tt Mead James & Parley Ted Capital Hill Murray D.mars Torus Guffey D.-Fa Senate Ty Das Eleanor Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt

Veteran Major of %. A. Called to US.

Major F Dean Iven Lani, a veteran who served with 14 armies and numerous Latin American forces, is returning to Washington for a new post after months with an American fighter squadron under Brig. Gen. Claire Chennault. The longtime aviation figure recalls service across France, Britain, Poland and Belgium, and proud moments in Central America. His wife resides in San Antonio, and he plans to settle in Corsica.

John W. 1 China INS Dean Iven Lani Washington Claire Chennanit Canten Pao Lamba Jn Sum Prancisco Jarrell Central America Lamb Brazil Colombia Nicaragua Mexico Honduras Ecuador Paraguay Corsica Jock Central Amerincan Republic l Jives San Antonio

Allies Rally as Five Ships Sunk by Axis Submarines

The Associated Press reports five merchant ships sunk in Western Atlantic waters with one Spanish vessel Monté Ipuelito among targets. Two Brazilian, one British, one United States vessel affected. counters to broader submarine campaign amid Pearl Harbor aftermath. Additionally, new Liberty ships launched at South Portland and Me shipyards. destroyer Braine completed at Bath Maine. submarine Bonefish detained at Electric Boat yards in Connecticut.

Atlantic Pearl Harbor South Atlantic United States Monté Ipuelito Axis Torre South Porte Land Shipbuilding Corporation Rec Ag Federal Shipbuilding and Dey Dock Company Kearney N. J Bath Ron Braine Kennebec River Croton Conn Bonefish Electric Boat Company

Morals case yields ten year sentence for Josephasomey

Josephasomey of 1 Mame Street pleaded guilty to public morals violations in Crinin court Monday. He received four years in the penitentiary. Similar charges involved young male witnesses. Hotel Greeters to meet at Plaza Hotel Tuesday. Chartier No. 27 meeting announced by Morris Johnson, secretary.

Josephasomey Mame Street Labwo Phe Hotel Greeters of America Plaza Hotel Tuesar Apra Morris, Johnson Secretacy

33 Tanks Lost By Rommel In North Africa Action

A combat report describes Rommel losing 33 tanks as merchant ships and an escort vessel were set afire by air attacks. Five enemy planes fell to defense while a Mitchell bomber damaged two ships before returning home. Flying Fortresses then bombarded targets, with one vessel sinking in three minutes. Unfavorable weather limited air activity in the northern Panisia sector. Meanwhile Allied forces seized the initiative near Tunis and Bizerta against Axis troops under Col. Gen. Jurgen Von Arnim.

Robert M. Hamilton Kenmore N.Y T ‘Ps Scorer Iin Anolley Ayls Ghier Basse Grys Wid Watehoukes Panisia Tunidia Jurgen von Armin Beech Ab Tunis Bizerta

Japs in Hawaii Surveillance and Civil Struggle Under General Emmons

Honolulu soldiers and civilians weigh the risks and rewards of military rule as 450000 Japanese residents continue to shape island life. General Delos C. Emmons guides civil restoration while officers note dangers of internment and economic disruption from mass upheaval.

Honolulu Apot South Pacific Onwards Delos C. Emmons Emmons Hawaii Mmons United States He ‘ Bynd

Austin Sued By OPA on Meat Quota

The OPA sues Austin for exceeding national meat quota limits citing two conferences with city officials who failed to comply. The case emphasizes quotas are countrywide and cannot be raised locally. Cavert notes increases require Washington approval and aims to ensure fair distribution for armed forces and civilians.

Austin OPA Frank M. Cavert Washington

Mrs Sophia Heinesh To Be Buried Here

Mrs Sophia Heinesh 44 of 510 East Josephine Street will be buried here. Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday with requiem mass at St Joseph's Church at 9 in the morning. Rev P J Lehner will officiate. She died Sunday in a local hospital.

Sophia Heinesh Josephine Jtreet Toseph's A. In P.J. Lehnet Heinesh Sunuiy

Fuel Oil Rationed in Mexican City

Mexico City reports rationing of fuel oil after transportation difficulties. Local distribution cut to 60 percent of normal consumption for trial users in a northern Mexican city, amid supply constraints affecting the western hemisphere's third largest producer.

Mexico City Tmi Mexico

Lloyd George Confined With Chill In London

David Lloyd George Britain’s WWI leader, 80, ill and confined at home for several days on doctor’s advice, announced today. In Corsicana, Joseph D. Robinson, 84, died in a house fire at Elm Flat, where he was staying with the Robinson family.

David Lloyd George London Ean Toyd George Corsicana Joseph d. Robinson Iila Ai Waleter Elm Flat Robinson Aiene

Week End Fires Cause Five Thousand Dollars In Damage

Firemen battled multiple weekend blazes causing about $5000 in damages. Incidents included a dairy barn fire on West Commerce Street, a dairy at Walter Hierholzer’s property, Yates Laundry on South St Marys, an overheated bathroom heater at RJ Hult’s home, a trash fire near West Magnolia, a blaze at C L Cook’s residence on West Lynword, and a wood stove fire at Gures residence on Saunders Avenue, with losses ranging up to $5000.

R. Zertuche West Commerce Street Walter Hierholzer Yates South St. Marys Street RJ. Hult HiiMerest Avenue Magnolia Avenue Edward Heyou C. L. Cook West Lynword Avenue Saunders Avenue

Subcommittee Backs Allied Nomination for Federal Judge

Ex Governor Janes V Allred of Texas wins a favorable 2 1 vote in a subcommittee to advance to the Senate judiciary committee for a federal judgeship. Senator Hatch D NM and Senator O Mahoney D WY back the nomination while Senator Ferguson R MI opposes. Louisiana leaders push for representation on the Fifth Circuit bench.

Washington March Janes V. Allred Texas Senate Judiciary Committee Hatch O'Mahoney D.wyp Allred Ferguson R-Mich Ctrentt Coury of Appeals Louisiana Congress O'Daniel Dtexas Overton Blender Ailred Rufus, Foster New Orleans eLouisiana Hadl Supreme Court Ardile T. Hingins New Orea Atta Buidle Hywecks Higgins Ghee Ane Lauistina

Rites Announced for Charles By Jon Jainer

Private memorials will be held at Porter Caring chapel Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Charles Byron Jainer of 2 Perry Court who died at a local hospital. A. V. Bond will officiate. Valner, an insured resident of Mississippi, was buried in San Antonio 23 years ago.

Porter Caring Chapel Charles Byron Jaiier Perry Court Jr. A. V. Bond Valner Mtssissippi Hid jIheed San Altonio

Rites for Mrs. Lillie Smart Held at Mason

Services for Mrs. Lillie Smart, lifelong resident of Mason, were conducted Monday afternoon at Minsen Memorial Church. The funeral followed her death at a local hospital, with family and community members gathering to pay their respects.

Mason Lillie Smart Min Lie Start Minsen Katie

Unclear OCR Entry Covers Multiple Locations

Fragmentary text lists places including Cheyenne Fort Worth Houston New York City and Tangled names. Several unreadable tokens and broken phrases hinder a coherent event or person identification.

Cheyenne Texna Eleae Fort Worth Houston New York City Dalaheara

Rites Arranged for Cibolo Man

Rites are set for Kyickhahn 66 of Cibolo to be held at Chholo Evangelical Church Tuesday with Rev. Tisch officiating under the arrangements of Rtebe Pulieral Yate. He died at a hospital Monday.

Hahn Sf Chalo Chholo Evangelical Eynest

Mexican Lumber Imports Increase Reported in San Antonio

San Antonio inspectors note rising lumber imports and tie deras on timber in the area. City building records show 1326 new houses built in 1942, up from 1526 the prior year, with building permits totaling 4.452 million dollars versus 7.07 million. Most construction was low priced dwellings.

San Antonio Carl F. Witteman Wraeman San Antonians Honisi Holl Wice- Intansata

Piles Relieved at Home by Dr Johnson Rectal Clinic

An advertisement for Dr O A Johnson a rental specialist with 28 years experience offers a home treatment for piles. It claims painless relief from his Dy O Johnson Rectal Clinic and invites readers to contact Deque BTL Kansas City for free information.

O. A. Johnson Johnson A. Jonson Mala St Kansas City

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