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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

14

Transoceanic Air Giant Plans Told

Santa Monica Calif March giant airliner plans revealed for postwar era. A 7 thousand ton aircraft with 123 foot wingspan and over all height to accommodate 76 seats, a lounge, dining area, sleeping berths and crew compartments. Four radial engines projected at 3000 horsepower each, price estimated at 1 250 000 dollars.

Santa Monica Calif Cervier Douglas Abigalt Company Axsogentuc Heath Sald

WAC Applicants Get Plane Rides

Ambiguous OCR text details air patrol offerings for applicants. Captain WillJwu M. Cusnn of the Wael CAP chapter promises rides and a staged air display. Date references are unclear and text is heavily garbled.

Hiawey Uty Wac Air Patrol Cap Willjwu M. Cusnn

Jury Hears Slavery Case in Helena Arkansas

In Helena Arkansas on March 17 state and federal court heard testimony in a slavery case against Albert Sidney Johnson a 95 year old planter charged with forcing Black workers on his 2000 acre Cross County plantation to work from 1947 to 193? through 1953 Gunpoint threats and retaliation were cited by Marguerite Phillips Walker 18 and her mother as she described being forced to return to the plantation after fleeing with her infant son The defense noted multiple witnesses have testified similarly against the planter and his operations on the estate

Helena Ark Albert Sidney Johnson Nia Johnson Federal District Court Cross County Marguerite Phillips Walker St. Loui Dana

Army Lieutenant Held as Deserter

Chicago report confirms Army lieutenant Charles Durton Kunz aged 26 was seized by FBI agents in charge and held at Camp Ord California for desertion. He is described as son of Jacob Rung Sr, a Minneapolis banker, and grandson of Jacob Kung Sr, a stockholder and brewer. He had been living as a civilian and worked as a physicist for a large corporation.

Chicago Miveh Ui Serond Charles Durton Kunz Jadas Spencer Denyton Agen Camp Ord Cally U Aid Kiama Jacob Rung Sr Northwestern National Bank Gof Minneapolis Jacob Kung Sr Bond Minneapolis Brewing Company Drayton

Returning Vets Increase Malaria

Austin reports rising malaria among returning prisoners of war and servicemen. The state health department logged 123 new Taainia cases statewide for the week ending March 11, up from 80 a year earlier and above the five-year median of 46. Dr. George W. Cox notes control of the amphiboline measures is crucial.

Austin Laria State Health Department George W. Cox

Attempt to Save Liberty Ship in Two Day Salvage

Chicago reports a two day effort to salvage the 18 month old Liberty ship George Chamberlain after 14 plates cracked in a North Atlantic storm. Crewman Lee E. Gray of Wichita Falls, 22, said all hands worked to save the vessel and he helped bail out by hand until the ship reached a British port.

Chicago George ‘Chamberlain Lee E. “Tex” Gray Wichita Falls Gray Merchant Marine

Poultry and stock notes amid market discussion and care tips

An unclear passage discusses poultry health, hatchery management, and price factors for spring markets. It mentions pullorum testing, breeder stock, and general care practices for chicks, layers, and poultry operations. It references feed costs, stock cleanliness, temperature control, and air quality as keys to higher yields and profitability.

Tate Emer Taye

Oil News From Texas Basin Field Disputes and Depths

The article describes an oil drill area three miles northwest of Yaeger Field in Hoge County with a No. 2 well named Wy sand Wogsed SNOK reaching a water depth around ten degrees and varying depths. Multiple operators like Wilson's No. eB FT East and others are mentioned along with pipe depth, mud content, and production notes. The report references various fields, locations, and personnel, including names such as Yorktown and Rebiwell Cebit, with scattered measurements and production terms.

Texas Conian Yoorer Yaeger Portineat Din Hoge Tony Vorpuny Wweois East Bam Wilson Minton Garam

Livestock Market Report From San Antonio Wednesday Sale

The Federal State Market News service lists cattle and hog classes with price ranges and weights. Descriptions cover cows, steers, heifers, sows, and feeders with bids from 70 to 750 dollars per hundredweight and weights from 500 to 1100 pounds, noting steady to rising activity and mixed consignments.

Stryke San Antonio Moors Hy Treasco Iks Ina Conners Fcedera Choice

Irregular Vital Statistics and Local Incident Notes

Obscure notices report Isabel Soicher 86 and others with scattered names and addresses. A Negro man shot in a parking lot near Rast Gammerer Street prompts police lines. obituaries mention Mrs Ethel Nash and Mrs Gertrude Creeswell with survivors listed. Public works start on Sabinas to Hidalgo in Sed G. Baratas area. Apache crock labor and five day start noted.

Wariat Isabel Soicher Thes Avenue Peineguty Maceatia Ralien George Brigabarigh Étueria Sewer Lief Redivien Lavres Priday Aig Mlor Sabinas Street Hidalgo Sed G. Baratas Tanwlen Bablnas Frank Smith Neere Urlsson Street Rast Gammerer Sivert Pallee

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