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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1943

Page

11

Lyrical prose piece sparks San Antonio theater clash

A byline item in the Ban rancisca Chronicle reported in Sunday’s Light ignited debate over a witty essay by Motor Machinist Mate Wallace H Dorton about the city’s entertainment scene. Speegle defends the gag while Dorton defends his intent, noting homesickness and military humor amid calls for more flesh and blood productions in San Antonio.

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Beauty Shops Warned Over Licensed Operators in Texas

Mrs. Wilix Gates, state beauty shop inspector, warns operators in San Antonio employ only licensed workers. Reports to the state board of cosmetology show some operators have not passed required examinations under Texas law. A proposed bill would recognize licenses from other states, but until enacted Texas licenses remain mandatory.

Banes Uc Fms Texas Wilix Gates

Army Musicians To Be in Shows At San Pedro Playhouse

A series of free public musical shows, sponsored by the Army Musicians Club, will open at 4 30 p m Sunday at the San Pedro playhouse featuring musicians from Army stations around San Antonio. The first program will present the Kelly Field orchestra led by Lieut Paul Steegie with pianist Angelo Mozzetti and performers from Fort Sam Houston and Randolph Field.

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Parole Criticism From S A Judge and Board Officials

Judge Charles Matthews of County Court at Ten criticized Judge Governoor Gere Stevenson the state board of jurdovs and Ban Goldfarb Bexar county parole official. He cited a September 4, 1042 sentence of Martin Trantham at 710 Devers Street to one year in cavary jail for theft of tire wheel and tube from Red Carriman Lamar hotel August 26. Matthews complained clemency was granted after only half the sentence and questioned mercy versus public safety amid recent action in North Africa.

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Baering Down On the News Parody Column

A fragmented spoof by Arthur Bugs Barr mocks the week with scrambled dates and odd imagery. It riffs on tax day and saints day while lampooning planners and a parade in Washington. The piece blends absurd humor with chaotic wordplay.

Arthur Bugs" Barr

S A Officers Die in Action in World War II Southwest

Paraphrased from a wartime notice, Lieut. James A. Smith of San Antonio was killed in action in Europe. He was the son of William D. Stock and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, with family notified Tuesday.

Southwest Pacific Brea William D. Stock West Gramercy Place Elizabethy Johnson Bershibe Avenue Laat Het Son Janius A. Smith San Attetonlin

Amateur Safe Crackers Fail Again In San Antonio

A three week spree by a local amateur gang ends with failed attempts to break into six sites including King Furniture and Christ Episcopal Church. They pried windows, knocked off safe knobs, and stole two communion wine bottles from the church rear window.

San Antonio King Purnituré Company 205 West Commercer Christ Episcopal Church West Russel Place

Peacemaker Called in to Quell Crosby Disturbance

Police officer V C Duecker was dispatched Monday night to Crosby to arrest a Rominn suspected of threatening a man with a 30 90 rifle. The suspect fled as patrol units pursued, but details are unclear due to the partial OCR text.

V. C. Duecker Duecker We SD Crosby Treed Rominn Msi

Fragmentary dispatch on officer actions in combat scene

A damaged fragment describes an officer dropping his rifle and charging Duecker with Usis present. It mentions injuries to the officer including a broken shoulder strap and torn garments as the action shifts, but the report remains incomplete and unclear.

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