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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1942

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India Freedom Demands Clash With Empire Powers

Readers urge full Indian liberty as the world fights for democracy while Britain delays curbs on viceroyal powers. Japan’s advance toward India is framed as a dire test of England and America’s proclaimed freedoms and aid to India.

People of India Pinis London England Iqion Phurchill Roosevelt Uberty Woerty Eul Unita Indias Premi¢r Tojo America Japan China Orient Amerie Baxs Amer United States State Department

Senator Urges Single Army Navy Chief for Unified Command

Senator H. L. Hill of Alabama proposed a single commander in chief for army navy and air forces to centralize strategy and maximize striking power. He praised army air force integration and called for a supreme commander in Washington and coordinated field control to align all military efforts.

Mayen Roosevelt Army Navy Hii Alabama Seviste Hil Isad United States Congress Air Force Bill Washington Army, Mary Pary

C W Cloud Killed In Highway Crash

C W Cloud, 42, of Briggs, died Saturday in Georgetown hospital from injuries from a crash Friday between Briggs and Georgetown when his car struck a concrete bridge. Funeral services were held Sunday. Survivors include his widow and three children Nelda, Mira Ruth and Kelea, his parents Mr and Mrs TC Cloud of Briggs, one brother C P Cloud of Larapasas, four sisters Mrs J E Hemphill of San Antonio, Mrs Will Alexander of Tat, Mrs JM Williams of Flor enloe and Miss Mata Cloud of Tiriges.

C.W. Cloud Tampagas W. Cloud Briggs Georgetown Injuuries Nelda Mira Ruth Kelea Myg. TC. Cloud C. P. Cloud Larapasas J. E. Hemphill San Antonio Will Alexander Tat JM. Willams Florenloe Amd Mata Cloud Tiriges

Japs Seize Bases Near Australia In New Guinea Push

Japanese forces launched fast landings at Silamera and Lae to expand invasion hubs threatening Australia. Port Moresby faced heavy bombing with 160 mph strikes. Canberra warned of risk as 400 men and 1900 women and children fled New Guinea for safety in Australia.

Gontinusa Silamera Lae New Gainea Australie Commonwealth Cabinel Port Moresby Bala- Tupae Australian Air Ministry Canberra Sydney Chiidren Australia New Guinea Salamau

Japs on Coast Promise Cooperation With Evacuation

In March 1942, Japanese Americans pledge full cooperation as coastal military zones are to be organized. Lieutenant General DeWitt wields power to remove anyone from strategic areas, with the Tolan committee advising rapid evacuations. FBI raids disrupt suspected secret society members amid intensified security measures.

San Jaanuisuq Western States United States I Defense Command Fourth Army Tolan Congressional Committee Los Angeles DeWitt Wth Tom, Clark H. Bender Jr.ohla Tolan Bender

Raid Wardens Classes to Start in San Antonio

John N. Reynolds, civilian defense coordinator for San Antonio and Bexar County, announced air raid warden classes begin March 23. Volunteer wardens are urged to register at the city office in the Municipal Auditorium to help organize the service according to eligible numbers.

John N. Reynolds San Antonio Hexar County

Alec Templeton Concert Planned in Fort Worth

Alec Templeton arrives in Fort Worth for a Tuesday night concert after a Monday hotel stay with his party. The event at the city venue follows an earlier schedule, with local anticipation building for the pianist’s performance.

Aleretietiin Moparound Ufanish SS Anthony Hotel Tuogenay Templeton Fort Sith Houston

Weather Rarenage and Tourism Notes

Fragmented weather and travel brief mentions reflect regional conditions and upcoming attractions. The text lists locations such as Brownsville Sheyenne and Houston Fort Worth while noting dates and times in a scattered fashion.

Milwaukee Nears Dream of Bonded Debt Cancellation

Milwaukee faces removal of its bonded indebtedness as an amortization fund, created in 1924, begins to realize an 18 year dream. The plan would reduce a $2 800,000 annual tax burden and uses delinquent tax settlements and invested funds to pay off prior interest.

Milwaukes Wis Milwaukee

Jap anti Axis leader slays self amid war torpor

Fragmented account outlines a web of Japanese military figures, intrigues, and intrigues linked to wartime action. It references MacArthur in China, officers like Homma, and various assassination attempts and political shifts within Japan while criticizing the empire's leadership and atrocities.

Amma Munder Tlentsi China Japan England Homma Prince Chiehihu Price Isanco Mateundatra United States Britain Hane Ina Philippines MacArthur Horszina

Second Chest Pledges Due in Community Appeal

Pledges for the community chest show progress with more than half collected by March 1. of 21 284 subscribers, 5 600 were reminded. Officials report about 52 million due on a second billing. Girl Scouts Troop 4 assisted health staff, with 12 members already helping and more to assist when later billing mails.

Patrela Wall Lena Girl Scouts Hap

Bullis Course To Toughen Officers

Lieut. Gen. Walter Krueger addressed 182 Third Army junior officers at Caray Bullis, inaugurating a six week course described as one of the hardest in the army. He urged endurance and practical knowledge, praising company and field officers. The program, directed by Col. John at lowante, will train officers in using rifles and anti tank weapons, culminating with graduation and a one hour clean up period.

America Walter Krueger Third Army Caray Bullis Cauren Pais John At Lowante Willearn Fente Solerato

Sewers Installed and Salting at Abilene Airport

March report notes completion of a salvage disposal system by WRA workers at Abilene Municipal Airport. Missing persons located. Abilene Municipal Airport project details and related actions described.

Abliene Municipal WRA

War 25 Years Ago Today War 25 Years Ago Today Compled By LN

War notes from 25 years ago report President Wilson urging Congress to convene on April 14 1917 and seeking support for arming merchant ships. Ami forces join Britain in Mesopotamia as English troops reach Baghdad. French push gains in Champagne while Germans counterattack and suffer losses. One year ago Rhodes and Rhodesian events are mentioned with Ethiopian advances and a British sea raid near the Indian Ocean.

MARCH Wilson Cauaan Congress Alan Ahipe Ami Felhes Britahn Mesopotamia London Bagdad Champagne Ife Naxdiye-bomberance Rhodes Itellan Turkey Ethiopis Gabres Darre Indian Ocean

Defense Cuts WPA Rolls

Washington reports the defense program is pulling workers from WPA. WPA Commissioner Howe Ward O Hunter says many leave for private industry and defense plants. Relief funds have fallen by over 1000000 in a year as WPA rosters shrink by over 100000.

Washington WPA Cellctolis Howeward O. Hunter Olla

Piles Relieved At Homes By Dr Johnson Clinic

Dr O A Johnson, a rectal specialist with 28 years in practice, offers a painless home treatment for uncomplicated piles. He invites sufferers to request free information from the Dr O A Johnson Rectal Clinic at 1924 Main St, Kansas City, Mo, Dep BTl.

O. A. Johnson Johnson Bla Main St. Karnas City

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