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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1942

Page

11

Russ Break Nazi Lines At Kharkov

Moscow dispatch reports Soviet troops broke stiff resistance on the Kursk Kharkov front southeast of Moscow and captured several inhabited places. German announcements cited heavy defensive battles on the southern front and attacks near Orel and Kursk. Stockholm reports noted the Orel garrison's refusal to surrender, with fighting continuing in winter snow as Red Army advances near Sychevka and the 48th German division largely destroyed near Svchevka. The central front saw Red forces reach about 125 miles west of Moscow after a two day battle, pressing more German reserves and threatening Vyazma and Rzhev.

Moscow CPI Kursk-Kharkov Paris Orel Kursk Stockholm Sychevka Rzhev Vyazme Imapatetes Red Army

Army Adopts New Necktie

The army has adopted a new brown necktie for officers and men. Made of cotton warp with a mohair blend, it will substitute for two existing neckties made of khaki red cotton and black wool.

Washington Army War Department

Florida Thief Gets $10,000 in Jewels

Miami Beach residents reported a prowler robbed a bedroom, stealing jewels valued at $10,000 and cash. Detective Elmer Daghall investigated as the case unfolded amid uncertain details and garbled OCR.

Florida Miami Beach Edgar Addison Tyletieay Anisville Elmer Daghall

Pep Vitality and Better Looks Theme in Hn Amert

A fragmented line discusses pep vitality and aesthetics, asking a cryptic question about mental paleness. The readable text repeats terse phrases, offering no clear people, places, dates, or events to anchor a full news item.

Light's 1 Carry and blanket in your car on home front

On Home Front by John explains first aid priorities from the Bexar county Red Cross stressing warmth to prevent shock after accidents. It urges community defense rally details in Woodlawn Hills and outlines volunteer classifications, emergency centers setup at churches and schools, and 1942 parts production for trucks to sustain war efforts. Funeral notice for Francisco Morales included with local survivals listed.

John Bexar County Red Cross Woodlawn Hills Wed- Nesing Woodlawn Bandera Ates Tol John N. Reynolds Olin Hany

Payne Jury Fails Verdict in Bloomington Murder Case

In Bloomington Indiana on March, 45 year old newspaper executive Gara Ung Payne faced a second trial for first degree murder in the July 5 shooting of attorney Charles O. Mutharly. The Monroe Circuit Court jury reported 48 hours without reaching a verdict after deliberations.

Bloomington Ind G. Payne Charles O. Mutharly Tadinns Public Service Lash Monroe Sircuit

Obituary notices for Ferra Munoz Elvima Ochoa and Bop Kennon

Ferra Munoz 45 of 49 Bone Street Med Sunday at home. Survived by sons Mantuel and Tortirio Munoz and three grandchildren. Services 4:30 p.m. Monday from Martinez Ortiz funeral home, then rites at San Fernando Cathedral. Interment San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Elvima Ochoa 20 died Sunday. Husband Prequal Ortega and parents Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe Ochoa survive, plus six others. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Martinez-Ortiz, rites at San Fernando Cathedral, interment San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Bop Kennon died in Adelmut a Galt, Mississippi native. Daughter Mrs. Anporica Young of Adelante, Iveny Mecirath of Fort Lewis Mich., four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Porter Loring chapel officiated by Rev. A. P. Shirkey. Interment Roselawncy Brsjnd Park.

Ferra Munoz Bone Street Mantuel Tortirio Munoz Martinez- Ortia San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cemetery No. 2 Elvima Ochoa Prequal Ortega Guadilupe Ochoa Martinez-Ortiz San Trnando Bop Kennon Adelmuta Galt Mississippi Anporica Young Adelante Iveny Mecirath Fort Lewis Mich Porter Loring Chapel 4A. P. Shirkey Roselawsy Brsjnd Park

Move of civilian defense HQ to Municipal auditorium planned

Col. Reynolds will relocate his civilian defense headquarters from city hall to the Municipal auditorium within days, awaiting only a final ring from the auditorium office. The city plans to appoint a secretary as coordinator for civilian defense in outlying Bexar County and San Antonio.

Col. Reynolds City Hall Municipal Auditorium Akg Skeps Reynolls Bexar County San Antonio Neersvariy

Eight Airmen Die as Plane Crashes on Columbia River

UPI reports a Carolina flying boat bomber crashed near Tongue Point Oregon during an attempted takeoff, killing Lieut Charles Relman and seven enlisted men. The sole survivor was Ensign H R Garrett. Army bomber remains missing over North Carolina with eight believed lost, including Lieut Col Edward Fianick pilot and Lieut James H Miller co pilot. Salvage operations under way with multiple identified victims and missing crew listed.

Seattle UPI Carolina Columbia River Tongue Point Ore Army North Carolina H. R. Garrett Fort Worth Seb Ellsworth Aiken Lyn Mass Chi Draper Hoyt Houston Pvt Fratert R McIntyre Boscawen

Texas Students See Axis Chance in War Outlook

A University of Texas edited nationwide poll shows 32 percent of students fear a possible Axis victory and a majority think Allies will likely win the war. The survey captures student opinions on the Axis threat and expected Allied success across the nation.

Calleplans Alles Axis University of ‘Texas

Our Army What makes an army in the United States

India McIntosh outlines how the U S Army is organized from regiments to divisions and field armies. The piece explains the roles of brigades, square and triangular divisions, cavalry and armored forces, and how army corps and field armies are formed under unified command.

Fry Royden Williamson Thi Eighth Corps United States Avarfare Air Force George Marshall Douglas MeaArthur France Waghiy sTomothow

Tail Official Dies in Denver Traffic Chief and Rail Flag

Harry Pr. Lamiert, 68, traffic manager for the Great Western Sugar Co. and president of the Great Western Railroad, died early today in Denver. The obituary notes his leadership roles and reflects a city-wide notice of his passing amid other classified items and ads.

Denver Harry Pr. Lamiert Great Western Sugar Company Great Western Railroad

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad Tends To Urge Early Help

Heavily promotional copy urges prompt treatment of bronchitis and urges asking for Creomulsion a medicine claimed to go to the seat of trouble to loosen phlegm soothe inflamed bronchial membranes and aid rest and sleep. It promises money back if it does not quickly relieve the cough.

Ady

Mexico State Governor Dies in Wounding at Party

Mexico State Governor dies after gunfire during a party in Toluca. Fernanda Ortly Rubio, 80, longtime state legislator and son of Pascual Orig Rubio, was held on attempted murder charges. authorities say Ortiz Rubio did not fire the weapon. The governor’s private secretary signed a bill noting wounds from a quarrel, while a federal police report and test found no firearm discharge by Ortly Rubio. A permanent state commission will oversee succession.

Toluga Mexico Alfredo Zarate Albarsan Eek State of Mexico Fernanda Ortly Rubio Pascual Orig Rubio Cathes Mercaro Ortiy Rubio Ortiz Rubio

Nazi Planes Raid Coast Across British East Coast

Berlin reports German planes dropped high explosive and incendiary bombs along the Humber and Tyne rivers on the British east coast. The raid damaged Hull and Newcastle area port facilities but caused no reported military casualties. Eight British raiders were shot down over Paris and other targets yesterday.

Berlin Lembela Humber Tyne Navi High Command Hull Neweastle Paris

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