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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1942

Page

12

Doctor Advises Texans on Civilian Defense Tactics

Dr. J. M. Mackintosh, former Scottish civilian defense chief, outlines Texan civilian defense tips. He urges esprit de corps, regular group meetings, social events to keep workers engaged, and assigned regional teams to rotate stations for flexible emergency response. He calls for proper coordination of county and state groups and simulated airfield drills to form a smooth, working unit.

Dallas J. M. Mackintosh Medi Cal Scotland Mackintosh Office of Civilian Defense United States

Orators Eulogize Mooney at Funeral

Funeral services in the auditorium drew about 5000 mourners as speakers eulogized Tom Mooney. Orators and furriers stood guard over his bier yesterday, with the Independent unionists and leaders pledging to continue his cause against fascist force.

Mooney Bar Reganuiovg Maren Tom Mooney Menacs A. Faf LG Tom

Women Form Blue Star Unit in Flint Michigan

In Flint on March 9 a Blue Star Mothers group formed with Mrs Adda Harris of Flint elected as first president. Local and national officers will serve as acting officers until a national convention appoints replacements.

Flint Mich WPI— Wenn Blue Star Adda Harris Fiulnt

Oil Field Wells Test Across Nueces to Starr Counties

Oil exploration reports from Ini Nueces Refugia and Starr counties show multiple wells tested Monday. Notable drills include No 4 Womack and Crown Content with depths around 6380 feet and 7508 feet, indicating productive potential and a possible new field opening in the region. Endeavors by Sun Oil and Magnolia Petroleum correlate with promising formations near the King Ranch area and Jim Wells county prospects.

Ini Nueces Refugia Wi Wells Jackson Starr Counties Crown Content Jim Simmons Womack Norlwann Naseen Saveral Luby Neveral Miles Goutt Yturrin Sun Oil Company Ava Taekaan Gulf of Cormaration Simons Soul Tim Watts Anithaeest Bneltufield Menanaw Magnolia Petrolmim Coninany Brelxgon Authont Tjs Walls Tumbte Sf Tollning Company King Ranch Afvatlan Tle Jim Walls Wanda Ranke Hyak Aeropathy Repute Arnie Roy

Walter Winchell's New York Lore and Oddities

A quirky survey of New York facts and myths with bold claims about treasures, statues, Bronx landmarks, and obscure history. Notes on Liberty, Grant's Tomb, city institutions, and subterranean mysteries teeter between trivia and tall tale.

Senate opens Langer seat dispute over alleged misconduct

Washington March 9 Senate debate began on an election committee recommendation to deny Senator Langer North Dakota his seat over alleged long term misconduct while a public official. Majority report calls for denial to uphold Senate integrity, while minority denies substantiation.

Washington Senate Election Committee Langer RI North Dakota Lucas D.I Lahger Langer United States Senate Livas New York Jask Janissy Mecca Paramount Theater Gen. Washington Gen. Putnam Loew Sumptur Youg Tost Rockefeller Plaza We City Tifth Radio Rockfeller Gowler

New R.O.1.C. Unit Formed At Parish School

An auxiliary RO. 3C unit is forming at Rt Ceclla's parish school under pastor Rev. G. Bol with cadet officers from Central Cecilia High School. Central Catholic officers assist in organizing the unit, with Cadet Captain Harry Hoeshten and Cadet Lisut among leaders. Cecilia’s unit lists Cadet Captain Jimmy Lynn and cadet lieutenants Eugene Lyons Pat Crane and Valentine Sobteastel.

Rt. Ceclla Rev. G. &, Bol Central Cuttiella High School Central Gade Harry Hoeshten Cadil Lisut Branley Parts Ab. Cecilia's Cant Jimmy Lynn

Defense Courses Set Registration in Two Classes at Mark Twain

Registration for two defense courses in Strength of Materials and Elementary Structural Design begins at 7 p m Monday at Mark Twain Junior High School. The materials course meets twice weekly requiring ten years of engineering study or equivalent. the structural design class meets three nights weekly with ten years of study or equivalent. A student deposit of 8 dollars is required with no charge for courses. withdrawal policy ends the term. Instructor is W B Barrett, graduate of Texas and Harvard.

Mark Twain W. 8. Barrett Texas Harvard

Rev Jones to Speak at AAUW Forum Always After War

Rev Jones, rector of St Mark's Apiacopal church, to address the Boan AAUW branch at the St Anthony Hotel. The lecture, titled Spiritual Bases for the New World, opens a postwar forum on U S problems. Meetings follow on March 20 23 and 30.

Rverett FH. Jones Sir. Mark's Apiacopal Church Bary Antonio American Association For University Women Boan Et. Anthony United States

Officers Take Bullis Course Opens At Camp Bulls

Opening of the junior officers training center at Camp Bulls announced by General Walter Krueger. Six week program runs from 6:15 a.m. reveille to Saturday afternoons and Sundays with limited rest from field training. Training conducted by 22 instructors under General John W. O'Dardel.

Tura Camp Bulls Third Army Vent Walter Krueger Gal John W. O'Dardel

Army Opens New Offices in Southwestern War Effort

The Army announces new district offices under Herbert P. Holls to serve Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico and Colorado. The move aims to shorten supply lines and reduce visits to Washington for war materiel procurement, enhancing efficiency and regional industry participation.

Luas Maren B— Wi Cheming Warfare Service Nera Herbert P. Holss Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico Coloyada Whaleington Southwestern Histry

WPA Workers Reassignments Drive Defense War Effort

Mrs. M. K. Paylor outlined district directors’ meeting on re directing WPA Service Division into military and civilian defense channels. Programs expand to support navy army air force industry centers, citizenship education, vocational training, and draft rejections. Defense health welfare projects including venereal disease control, hospital support, food and clothing distribution, child care, nursery schools, and emergency materiel remain active.

Toxas Wea M. K. Paylor WPA Sung Navy Uvilien Taylor

Memory Better Than Pistol Shots

Detective Mike Ellen and Officer Geoge Gonsalves arrested a 20 year old youth after he fled on refusing to show a service card at Austin and Duval streets. The suspect, tallied with earlier descriptions, was taken into custody following a pursuit and investigation.

Olly Mike Ellen Investigealian Geoge Gonsilves Austin Duval Streets Liha 40 Gonsalves

Guard Will Tie Closer to Army

Assistant inspector general for the defense guard force says Texas defense guards may be more tightly linked with regular army. After review discussions at headquarters, plans are underway to operate closely with registered troops.

Army Dallas W. A. Pickering Cansure Texas Defense Guard Force Dalian Guard Pickering Cash Hans

Tony Sarg Funeral Set in New York Tuesday

Tony Sarg respected artist and creator of marionettes who died Saturday night will be buried Tuesday in Cincinnati. A designer at puppets known for enormous balloon forces in New York streets during the Thanksgiving parade, he was also a noted illustrator writer and collector of dolls and miniatures. He underwent an emergency appendectomy February 11 and had been critically ill for naval weeks.

New York Tony Sarg Marinhelies

Three From S A Join Navy in Houston

From S A join navy enlistments in Houston at the recruiting station. Names listed include Richard Lowe of Essex Street Gilbert Anthony Klaus Route 2 and Percy Goldberg of Delmar Street. Employee investigation at BAMA.

Arene Anvonyos Tad

Anglo American Caribbean unity commission formed

In a joint communique the United States and Britain announced a new Anglo American Caribbean commission. It will study economic and social issues and propose recommendations to both governments. Three American and three British members will serve, with Charles W. Tattsig and Franc Stockdale named co chairs.

Washington Caribbean Charles W.tattssig Americin Molasics Company of New York Ile Franc Stockdale

Jaycees to Hear Medical Editor at Dinner Meeting

Jaycees invite members to hear Dr. W. W. Bauer editor and medical editor discuss health education topics at 6 15 PM Tuesday at the Cross Cafeteria. The program includes remarks on public health day and Caribbean advisory efforts chaired by Tugwell with other regional officials named to the committee.

Barn Fire Destroys Tractor and Feed Barn

A tractor valued at around 1200 dollars and a feed barn were destroyed by a fire on Monday near George Pere Syl, Fuoselawn road. Firefighters from San Antonio arrived too late. the owners were at church at the time. The barn contained seed.

George Pere Syl Fuoselawn Road San Antonio

Chaplains Appointed at Fort Sam Houston Assignment Details

The Army announces Col. John T. Axton will serve as Third Army chaplain in San Antonio, arriving from Atlanta after duty since 1998. Born in East Lake City, he has served since 1910, with tours in Germany Panama and Hawaii, and is the son of the late Chief Chaplain John T. Axton Sr. He and Mrs. Axton will reside at Fort Gani Houston with their daughter at Strife University and a son at Getczie. Chaplain Ora J. Cohee, previously Third Army chaplain at Fort Sam Houston since April, is transferred to Elahtn Corps and formerly served in China from 1920 to KS. Also assigned is Ronald Hous ton TIL in the Nie chic! office.

John T. Axton Axton San Antonio Fourth Corps Bendquareters Atlanta Army of Occupation Germany Panama Hawaii East Lake City Chaphuus Wabtil Chaplin Fort Gani Houston Strike University Anc Oahe Sthogr Piiedly Getczie Ie Ora J. Cohee Éutu Ae Third Army Elahtn Corps Tren Fort Sam Houston Ghaplin Gohee

Swindler in Floral Plant Heist Foils Mayday Alert

A garbled report details an arrest of a hot check passer swindling a florist by presenting a large check and taking change. Edward Mahite from the district attorney’s office leads the investigation. A second suspect is described in vague terms with limited readable details.

Nele Edward Mahite Tnt Jim Taxi Undhr Ureran Mabrito

Canada Loan Drive to Net Billion

National headquarters for the loan campaign announced strong progress with over 1.2 million subscribers and total subscriptions near 946 million dollars. The drive aims to raise more than 1.6 billion with significant conversions and maturities reported as of Saturday.

Canada Ottawa Pmt Canadian Press

Saroyan Story Not Ready For Rooney Hy SQUELL4 0

Hollywood gossip notes Mickey Rooney may star in A Classical at Blo while Human Comedy remains unsettled. Reports cite George Oppenheimer script status, with Baroyan, Tavrag, Considine Jr., and Mc. Grant and others in various talks. Publicity and industry figures discuss G String Murder, Claudia, and Burns.

Saroyan Rooney Farsons Hollywoor Famund Gwenn Mickey Rooney Baroyan Mons Rooney Norsten Tavrag John, Considine Jr George Oppenhelmer Notre Dame Eton Mickey Taurag Boystown

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