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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1943
Page
5
The article reviews a recent mock Allied operation testing invasion tactics and new field techniques. Canadian and American observers attended, noting rapid advance, airfield use, and armored coordination as engineers and troops simulated combat with live ammunition.
New Orleans March 2. Uniformed troops receive special training as Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Henry commander of the Zur Avinered division outlines entry into the United States Army. He spoke in an interview detailing the program and its aims for preparedness and loyalty.
Dorothy Fristle an 18 year old wavering defendant faced trial for the death of infant Johanie Batt and the attempted poisoning of Glends Scott. Homer Scott, the father, was indicted on misdemeanor adultery with Mrs Fulsbie. Fristle admitted giving the infant poison saying the children were in the way of her living with Homer.
A British communique reports Blenheim aircraft attacked a Japanese transit camp at Prone Burma using incendiary bombs. Fires broke out as observers noted many hills and airfields in the Li Manwe region near Katha. No British losses were reported. attacks also struck dispersed targets at Anauk and related airfields.
In Ghicago on March 43 unknown assailants robbed Dominic Pinocchio 26 at his home, stealing about $100. The incident unsettled him as he rested at Mount Sinni hospital with his wife Hethey present. the trigger of joy turned to concern as the event unfolded.
Chicago readers learned why Shirley papers did not carry Chiang Kai-shek pictures as George Shull, a $500-a-year war information photographer, was the only photographer inside the On Leas Merchants' association building and cameras were barred. Shull explained he forgot to operate the shutter.
Higento Silva, 17, attempted to stop thieves stealing the Silva family car on Monday night. Silva and Reynatto Kling, 17, reported three men pushing the car from its parking spot in front of the house. The attackers used pistols and fled with the vehicle after striking the teens. All three were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.
In New Orleans Marcel 23 WR Rev Chav Montuc aged 50 confessed to shooting his former secretary Andreil and her son after threats by phone. Police records say he claimed self defense as he fled to a hospital. details show earlier reconciliation and ongoing tensions with his wife.
Ten officers and men were killed when a medium bomber crashed on approach at the Harlingen air gunnery school. The list of the dead includes First Lieut Coburn B Snook of Fayetteville North Carolina, Hi co pilot Wayhe E, and several instructors and personnel from Philadelphia Boston Detroit Indianapolis and other places.
ST LOUIS March 2. Many civic leaders paid final respects to Fire Chief Joseph W. Morgan who died Saturday. The most poignant tribute came from a boy and his dog, Raymond Gander and Tippy, who said he was their friend and that the chief saved the dog's life at a fire.
Washington report says the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Tom Clark of Texas for a deputy role as assistant attorney general to succeed Judge Tinsion Arbeid. The appointment was disclosed amid shifting posts in the Middle East with Gen Sir Henry Pawn set to assume a British command in Iran and Iraq.
London dispatch reports the Vatican says Pope Pius III is confined to his room after a light flu eye ailment, with no immediate danger to his health. The Rome radio cited the brief illness as the Pope’s current condition.
Washington March 23 The Senate War Investigating Committee is probing reports that defective engines caused a large share of war plane crashes and fatalities. The inquiry plans to hear steel manufacturers and later inspect aircraft and gun acceptance procedures, after preliminary testimony on faulty steel allegedly used in some ships.
Funeral services set for Dr Herbert Lee Gray longtime Southwestern professor of religion and philosophy who died yesterday in Georgetown He conducted Methodist missionary work in Mexico and was about 32 years old at his passing
Texas cities Dallas and Fort Worth clash in 1940s era debate on a Midway port project near the Texas coast. Officials including Jesse Jones and Charles J Stanton testify in Arlington as local leaders rail against or support federal loan plans. The rival cities press for influence while the nation weighs strategic and regional stakes in stalled construction.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets aid sluggish liver bile and digestive discomfort. Described as a vegetable tonic, they claim to stimulate natural bowels without harsh laxatives, promoting gentler relief for mental dullness and digestive issues.
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