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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1943

Page

3

Gardeners urged to plant now after cold spell

Texas A and M College Extension advises gardeners to replant early vegetables damaged by recent freezes. Use 3 to 4 pounds per 100 feet of row of 4-12-4 fertilizer mixed into soil, prepare soil promptly, and replant beets cabbage mustard lettuce and English peas. Frost danger remains in central and east Texas until mid to late March, guiding planting of beans okra cucumbers squash and tomatoes.

Ey J.B. Nussunvugn Texas A and M. College Extension College Station East Omar Texas Rio Grande

Dangerous bridge closed to traffic by county official

On a Duncan field complaint the iron Creek bridge on the old Frio City road was closed Monday by County Commissioner Sam Anderson. A temporary repair crew would work immediately while a new road is built to eliminate the bridge route.

Duncan Field Iron Creek Old Frio City Sam Anderson Anderson

Murder Case Passed by Judge in Texas Court

A case charging murder without malice against Eduardo Donrh of 811 South Colorado street was passed indefinitely by Judge W. W. Mc Crory in criminal district court on Monday. Donel, accused of stabbing Frank Diaz on August 14, is said to be in the army.

Eduardo Donrh South Colorado Street W. W. McCrory Criminal District Court Donel Frank Diaz

Japs Driven From Air By Burma Yanks

Brigadier General Clayton L. Bissell reported that American air attacks on Japanese bases in Burma largely routed enemy air power over the Yunnan front in February. He noted the Japs fled when US fighters appeared, with 14 shot down in one raid. The 10th Air Force conducted 70 missions, destroying 28 planes and damaging or probably destroying several more.

New Delhi Burma Yunnan China Clayton L. Bissell United States 10Th Air Force Bissell Chungking Bane Salween Kunnan India

Building of Rubber Factories Halted

The War Production Board announced halting construction programs costing over 17 million dollars for synthetic rubber refinery plants in Beaumont Texas and Wood River Illinois. It revoked preference ratings on the Beaumont Magnesia Petroleum refinery and the Wood River refinery of Standard Oil Company of Indiana.

Washington INS War Production Board Beaumont Texas Wood River WPB Magnesia Petroleum Company Standard Oil Company of Indiana

22 Duplex Homes To Be Built Here

Twenty two story rock and brick veneer duplex residences for war workers at a total cost of 150000 are to be built immediately by H O Thorman per city building inspector Carl F Wide pan. The new homes will be erected just outside the city limits in Gimes Estates and Park Place Wideman said Monday.

H. O.thorman Carl F. Widepan Gimes Park Place Wideman Zaid

Court Continues Two Rape Cases in Criminal District Court

Judge W. W. McCrory adjourned two rape cases in the Criminal District Court Monday due to witness absence. Defendants Jose Saardrit of 4b Pastores Street and Feliciana Rod teneg of M24 West Commerce Street were charged and had their proceedings passed indefinitely.

Jose Saardrit Pastores Street Feliciana Rodteneg West Commerce Street Wim W. W. McCrory Crim Inal

San Antonio to Honor General Krueger Day Concert

General Walter Krueger, former Third Army commander, will be honored in San Antonio on Friday March 19 marked by a General Krueger Day proclamation. A Krueger Victory Day concert at Municipal Auditorium at 8 am kicks off an $8 000 10 fundraising drive for Flying Fortresses with 200 musicians. The effort is led by Howard W Oasis and San Antonio officials, with stamps or war bonds earning attendees a ticket to the concert.

Walter Krueger Third Army San Antonio Douglas MacArthuc Australia San Couny al M. Heck Chatr- Hillig Howard W. Oasis Houston Port Arthur San Ailanto Krueger Bereen Robert Taylor Corpus Christi

Worker Ideas to Cut Absenteeism in Portland

A Portland report sketches worker suggestions to reduce absence rates. Foremen note older workers risk illness, while management cites a goal of lowering absenteeism from 17 to 15 percent. Proposals include banks staying open to cash pay, stores operating later, and maintaining fresh meat and vegetables.

Portland Urd Maren

Two men on trial for rape and incest charges

Morriss Hussey and Clyde Hussey face four indictments charging rape and incest in Providence. The 13 year old niece and daughter of the defendants testified in criminal district court as juvenile officers urged the case. Attorneys Leon, Brown, Barker, and Neal were assigned to represent the defendants as the shipyard context and wartime rationing appear in the surrounding text.

Morriss Hussey Clyde Hussey Pendleton Street W. W. McCrory Iltmmee Henry Kaiser Providence RTL Navies Board Henry Robinson Palmer Didge McCrory Leon Nibbles Andrmer The Ard Brown Maxwell Barker Nibbles Acon Providence Journal Sttorneys Clyde Hussey Horn R. L. Neal Morriss Stonington Conn Hussey

Taylor Woman's Funeral Rites For My J. W. McCornick

Funeral services for My J. W. McCornick, a lifelong Williamson count resident, were held Saturday. Survivors include a son Batt of Hutto and a brother M. C. Cooke of Austin.

Taylor Hela

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