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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1944

Page

2

Soldier Cpl Newton Gentry Jr Sentenced for Slaying Isabella Bay

A4 general court martial at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center sentenced Cpl Newton Gentry Jr to life imprisonment for the February 14 slaying of Isabella Bay. She was shot as she pleaded for her son's safety. The sentence will be reviewed by a higher authority before final.

San Antonio Avialon Cpl Newton Gentry Jr Albert Street Isabella Bay Kentucky Avenue Gentry Army Court

Arsenal GIs to Attend War Relief Frolic at Playland Park

More than 200 extra tickets were bought by San Antonio Arsenal employees for distribution to wounded men and guests at the war relief benefit frolic Friday night at Playland Park. A band from a local air force base is among added entertainments planned for the program.

San ‘Lantonio Arsenal Playland Arsenal

Government Waste of Paper Sparks National Debate

Washington reports a heated debate on government paper waste with costs cited at about $1.5 million in “helpful” pamphlets. The piece traces past fights over pamphlets and public notices, notes election year scrutiny, and explains laws on executive publications and opt‑out options.

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New York Police Seek Former Bootlegger Frank Costello

New York police are ordered to bring in Frank Costello described by Governor Dewey as the gangster boss of Tammany Hall. No specific charge given as Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentine declined to comment on the order.

Francis M. Koch New York Maren G Frank Costello Dewey Tos Tammany Hall Pimms Costello The Times San Lewis Jalentine

Passion Play at Municipal Auditorium March 14 20

A Passion Play company of over 500 performs March 14 through 20 at the Municipal Auditorium in Luene n Germany. Advanced sales are above expectations. Marys street tickets available at 310 North St for reservations. Mail orders from surrounding towns are pouring in. Sponsorship by the Kiwanis club.

Brack Hills North St.j Mary's Street Municipal Auditorium Luenen Germany Josef Meier C. W. Finney Man Christus Ager San Antonio Kiwanis Club

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