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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

Page

2

Finns Send Revised Reply To Soviet Peace Demands

Stockholm reports Finland sent a revised note to Moscow backing most Russian terms but seeking clarifications New draft accepts most conditions yet rejects two key demands including German troop presence and border shifts The note keeps channels open for further talks while warning of potential Finnish Germanist resistance and internal strains. Loftin attends Kansas City regional AASA meeting.

Stockholm VPI Finiang Aftonbladetenat Rarssian Baron Carl Gietat Maanerhein Berause Finlant Finland Morgan Tidningen London Stockhol Moscow Teady Isbue Daily Mail Storkholm Russia Leninsgrad Soviet Union Arctic Petsamo

Relief Ad for Creomulsion Cough Remedy

An advertisement extols Creomulsion as a fast acting cough medicine for bronchitis and chest colds. It claims the blend uses beech wood creosote with proven cough medicines, has no narcotics, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not quickly ease the cough and restore sleep.

Embalmers Debate and Mortality Figures at Noon Meeting

Wilson M. Kiaceri of Chicago said 0 percent of licensed embalmers and 79 percent of unlicensed ones have breakdowns, though listed as essential by the War Power Commission. Potter Lovingy presided as the luncheon host. About 34 mortals from pil paiis attended as the special BOUP selected to discuss national mortuary matters.

Wilson M. Kiaceri Chigago Potter Lovingy Fon Pil Paiis Mort Krinius Sinay ‘Claus Loring

Tener Limdi Dies At Performance

San Francisco reports tenor Tener Limdi collapsed backstage during a performance. He died of a heart attack at age 53, as substitute Miche Peter continued the title role. Limdi, born in Sweden, had sung major roles across Europe before joining the Chicago Opera and later the San Carlos Opera company.

San Francisco Araido Lind Jack Hight San Francisco Opera House Fils Miche Peter Lusi Handi Ginidi Sweden Europe Hie Chicago Opera Company San Carlos Opera

Services Set for Man Found Dead in Reading

Funeral services are planned in Reading Pa for 66 year old Joh Turner Moore found dead Wednesday in his Gunter hotel room from a heat illness. The former president of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Moore lived in Warnersville and retired as president of Berks County Trust Co. He also led Reading Battery Co and Reading Steel Casting Co. Survivors include his widow Leonora and two sons Maj. Joh Turner Mounly and Lieut. Frederick McCormick Moore, plus two daughters Martha Ellen Reedy and Marguerite Seybell and several grandchildren.

Fibneral Services Reading Joh Turner Moore Gunter Pennsylvania Bankers Association Moore Warnersville Texas Reading Hospital Reading Battery Company Reading Steel Casting Company Leonora Moore Maj Joh Turner Mounly Air Transport Command Miami Beach Frederick McCormick Moore Palm Spirings Cali Martha Ellen Reedy Marguerite Seybell Sheridan and Brandchildren

Soldier promotions and training near Fort Knox and Camp Barkeley

A large list of servicemen and their families is described as promotions and training updates across Fort Knox Kentucky and Camp Barkeley Texas. Names include Khaki Faets Bennet Barera Luz Barrety and Max A. Lynes among others as they advance to sergeant and complete basic training. The report notes soldiers preparing to train others and earn Good Conduct Medals while stationed at various centers.

Big G. Exust Benne Barera M's M. G. Tale Wells Lupe Barrety West Martin Boulevard Armored Force Base Wrainanagire Quy 1 Ta `Oe Max A. Lynes Jars Erna M. Lyonh Muredang Hasie Neining Moungley Gibos WAG Charles Cpl Edwin B. Warwick Q Ancona Ay Ohue Teaniing Camp Barkeley

Famous B-24 Overhaul at Kelly Airfield

A historic B-24 Liberator overhaul at Kelly Field returns from the Mediterranean theater. The aircraft is noted for earning one of the outstanding American heavy bomber records after flying missions over North Africa and Italy, including a Ploesti raid. Five airmen earned Silver Stars for actions on board.

Mediterranean North Africa Italy Ploesti Wast

Pilot Gillespie Wounded In Messing Raid During World War II

A wartime report details Captain Jonts Viancy Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Gillespie, wounded by ack-ack while navigating Wash's Tub during a Messing raid. The crew included Maj. M. R. Walsh and Lieut. E. W. Denedu with Sgt. R. Hebert and Sgt. EB. W. Matthias. the mission marked by a 48 star Kodak shot. Gillespie, training at Selman Field, La., awaits navigation instructor duties. Also listed are honors such as Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross recipients, and numerous bombing sorties across North Africa and the Mediterranean.

North Africa Bengal Tripoli Gabes Sfax Tonis Mediterranean Asis Palermo Salonika Athens Candice Messing Rome Plaesth Wiener Neustadt Middle East San Antonio M. R. Walsh E. W. Denedu Ca-Pital R. ©. Hebert EB. W. Matthias Gillespie Jonts Viancy Uillespie Frank M. Gillespie Wash Kodak Meldentalls Shirter Selman Field Mohroe Evelyn “Keller Culberson Avenue

Dr. Walton Named On Wage Board

Dr T C Walton, former president of Texas A and M college, named chairman and public representative of an enforcement division created within the regional War Labor board. Floyd McGown says others named to the division include Alto B Corvin of Dallas as industrial representative and Perry Moriton of Dallas as alternate. also Charles Hathaway of Tulsa and Jabar representing.

Dallas Mareno—Jp-Dr T. C. Walton Texas A. and M. Coliegs Wamed Regional War Labor Board Floyd McGown Tonel Villator Alto B. Corvin Perry Moriton C. I. O. Dallas Avid Charles Hathaway Tulsa Okla Cep Tesenting Jabar

Chaplin Ordered to Answer Paternity Suit in LA Court

In Los Angeles on March 3 Charles Spencer Chaplin was ordered to defend a civil suit alleging he is the father of a five month old child of four year old Joan Berry. Superior Judge Stanley Wosk denied a motion to dismiss and gave Chaplin 10 days to answer.

Los Angeles Uryj Charles Spencer Chaplin Joan Berry Stanley Wosk Comcilian Cheplin Miss Berry

Sweet Gas Plea Heard in Texas War Gas Debate

AUSTIN March 9 The railroad commission opened hearings on pleas by Texas oil and gas men to let the War Production board tap sweet gas reserves for carbon black rubber production. Thomas J. Starkier urged immediate action as WPA cited legal constraints.

Austin Railroad Commission Today Texas Oil and Gas War Production Board WPB Thomas J. Starkir WEB Texas B. Gratt Northern Natural Gas Company Amarisio Starkie WPA Eo ‘Thompson Railroad Commission of Texas

Bank Clearings In 1943 Week Rise. Decline From Prior Week

Bank clearings for the week ended Wednesday showed a slight drop from the prior week yet rose sharply versus the same period last year. Dun & Bradstreet reported 23 leading cities processed transactions totaling 9.0055 billion dollars, up 22.7 percent from 7.4143 billion a year ago but below the prior week’s level by 78.173 million. Major gains noted included Buffalo, Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Portland.

York Dun Lind Bradsere, Incorporated Bulfdlo Baltimore Ee Allanta New and Derive le Alt Portand Cre

Sewer Bids Again Sought on West Side Streets

The city council called for bids Thursday to install sanitary sewers along Elvira Elmendorf Round Navidad Sabinas and Zarzamore streets totaling 2720 feet. Simultaneously bids on 3148 feet of sewers on Sabineas and Tampico streets were opened with bids from 2375 to 910 dollars, all to be tabulated by the city purchasing agent. City Attorney Tammy Dobbs reported that two downtown parking lots sit on city property, though one has a small sanitary installation on the river tank within its own lot.

Hinds Elvira Elmendorf Round Navidad Sabinas Zarzamore Sabineas Tampico Tammy Dobbs

Pigeon cropper duo questioned after San Antonio intrusion

Police and the OPA plan to question two Mississippi men dubbed pigeon cropper suspects who invaded San Antonio on Wednesday. Officer Weldon Cockrell pursued them from Houston and Neverrs Streets to West Commerce, arresting one after a chase, as the pair faced questioning about weapon and vehicle origins.

Mississippi Santt Antonin Fam OPA Texas Weldon Cockrell Houston Neverrs Streets Cockrell West Commerce Street Tenn

Two U S Soldiers Die In Australia Plane Crash

A Brisbane to Sydney military flight carrying 23 U S personnel crashed in the Newcastle mining district after a propeller failure. Two soldiers died when their parachutes failed to open, while 15 others were injured, and five survivors were rescued by local volunteers. Names were not released.

Bydney Australia U. S Fatary Lana Brisbane-to-Sydney Wanzport New Castle Miners v Volunteer and Observers Corps

Texan Die s in West Coast Crash Mission Beach Navy fliers killed

Two navy fliers Ensign J M Drummond 24 Lone Oak Texas and Walter F Armbruster 20 Queens N Y were killed Tuesday in a mid air collision over Mission Beach near San Diego California the Navy announced

Discovery is Cold Relief From Grandma’s Mutton Suet

Fragmentary ad style notice touts a home remedy using marinated mutton suet for coughs colds and muscle aches. Mentions teacher Boden and mothers urged to follow, claiming relief for families. References Tenotro and Sainter as modernized contrasts with old fashioned suet. Demand Penstro.

Boden

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