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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

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Drafts Demands for Men Blow to U S Production

Washington dispatch reports a sharp clash over manpower for war production as the army insists on draft of able-bodied men under 26 to support front line needs. Industry officials warn of serious output loss while the WPB pledges essential munitions will be supplied. The result is a pivot toward “super-essential” workers and a tightening of the tuneable production program amid wartime strain.

Washington Iy Army Pheu Are Donald M. Nelson Army Navy WPB Charman Hershey Alsa Aad Stern Iuelion Aq Oom Isle Antalya

Deferment Fight Sparks Queens Court Hearing

A Queens magistrate court heard a deferral case where a man refused to accept a four year old daughter and a Long Island Railroad employee, urging a fight. The draft board granted deferment at the railroad's request after the man offered to punch the chair. The judge found disorderly conduct but suspended the sentence.

Maren Sam Wilson Watu Piet Hu Urah Bonny Queens Sigmaman Long Island Railroad Walaud

31st Blood Donation for Hondo Worker

HL Randle, a civilian worker at Hondo Navigation school, completed his thirty first blood donation as the Red Cross mobile unit visited Hondo on Wednesday. The event, held at the Hondo High School, notes 23,000 letters reportedly sent and a report from Tejas in the Canadian hover, with several others participating.

Randle Hondo Navigation School Red Cross Hoda Tejas

Political Battle Looms Over Election

A heated dispute erupts over voting machines and ballot order in a school election. County official Trawwalter argues for machine reforms and a cross ballot layout to ease voting, while Brewer contests authority and urges adherence to law. Independent candidates protest and demand fair access to the process.

U S Fighters Hit Back as Germans Fire Rockets

A wartime dispatch notes German rocket fire against U S torpedo carriers, with U S aircraft returning fire and breaking a German assault. Observers report German groups attempting to rely on Vichy support while rockets were launched from multiple ships and lines. The report also references the Andes mountains near Peru.

Concrete Apron at Travis Navarro Corner Aids Bus Riders

Mayor Maurimnann asked architect Atlee Ayres to design a concrete apron at the Travis and Navarro corner to prevent ankle deep water for bus riders. San Antonio Transit Company will share the extra cost. COURTS MANAGER NAMED Weoley L. Flagas named manager of Wheatley courts at a special meeting. The former manager has entered the army.

Travis Park Travis Navarro Maurimnann Atlee Ayres San Antonio Weoley L. Flagas Wheatley Courts

12 San Antonians Get Pilot Wings

Twelve San Antonians are reported to have received pilot wings according to wires received at a local newsroom. The article name checks families and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Bram, Lakdatahenne, Mye Vuh TE, Leo Matyi, and Mrs. Hatherine Maples, with routing and assignment details appearing in the broadcast note from Box 192 Brunnekie.

Sun Alituue Bredeenk Diskiny Briunletwe Ahd Brameine Leo Matyi Hatherine Brunlekie Macplessas

Finland Replies to Russia on War Terms via Stockholm

A Finnish diplomatic source says Finland sent its reply to Russia’s final peace terms via Stockholm. The message appeared to go to Russian official Mine Alexandro Ekoloontay for transmission to Moscow as Finnish leaders consider Moscow’s proposals and await confirmation of delivery.

Stockholm Vmh Finland Stocktoln Associated Press Alexandrya Ekollontay Moscow Russia Roosevelt Geromne Guilay Sweden Reed Marshall Beran Garl Manneriek Otter Helninki Visnatches Churel

Veterans' Aid Bill Favorable Report Due

The Senate reported favorably today a veterans aid bill drafted with veterans groups. It authorizes educational aid, loans up to 1000 dollars, and establishment of a veterans employment service. The measure also funds hospital construction and broadens compensation claims rules, with cost estimates deemed unavailable.

Washington March Senate Banisel Hurt Timat Senor George D.gay Inia Committtee Aiseuirturs

Camp Founders Girls Observe 19th Anniversary

The Camp Founders Girls, a recreation agency for Negro girls, will celebrate its 19th anniversary with Sunday morning activities at the What Baptist Church Negro. About 200 members and parents will attend. Popular songs will be featured on the Skyie Patrol radio program from the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center over WOAT at 10 30 pm Friday.

Homavinity Chest Recreation Agency What Baptis Church Son Antonio Aviation Cadet Center WOAT

City Council Chivalry Keynote Sparks Committee Debate

Public remarks on exclusive licenses amid a city council session grow tense as commissioners clash over proposals. A female speaker urges safeguards while others critique motives, with city officials including Engineer Tans listening as ruling arguments unfold.

Acquitted Woman Sues for Costs in Tulsa Case

Tulsa March 11 Mrs Elly B Howard 45 Por Worth divorcee has filed a claim against the estate of T Karl Simons for 1939 pay the expense of a trial in which she was acquitted on a manslaughter charge in the slaying of Simons wife Mrs Howard alleged that Simons had promised to pay all her trial costs if she would marry him He died last October before they could be married.

Tulsa Elly B. Howard Por T. Karl Simin Tulsa Oil Nang Wilel Stimons Howard Simmons

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