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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1942

Page

2

In The News Letter Echoes War Rally Support

A compilation of letters and editorials praising wartime unity and the American way. Figures cited include the USO, Navy Relief, and Brotherhoods aiding service members families, with appeals to Hearst and Mary Pickford for public support.

Alt Huser Toed 88Th St North Bergen N. J Wm. Randolph Hearst Ignieun Calif William Randolph Tear Montoon Mr. Hearst Navy Navy Relief Society

D Antonios in War Effort as Family Seeks Roles

RED BANK N J March 28 The Antonios join the war effort with several members already in the armed forces. Martin Frank Rocco Donnick Janes Peter Carmine Vincent and Samue are serving or awaiting call. John awaits his turn and Michael hopes to enlist. A sister says the war shapes family work and life while a 14 year old brother remains at home.

Red Bank N. J Dantonios Martin Frank Rocco Donnick Janes Peter Carmine Vincent Sbamue Tonyato John Michael Letar Will Weit White

Heroes of Democracy

A 1942 publication by Woarat Publications, Ine presents a study of democratic principles and civic participation. The work outlines citizen rights, duties, and historical examples of democratic ideals in action, highlighting the role of individuals and institutions in sustaining government by the people.

Murmansk Drive May Trap Nazis in Battle

Soviet Red Star reports Soviet forces pressing Dietl line near Murmansk, with 10 German ships sunk and a damaged destroyer. Russian airmen claim hits on enemy ships while Stukas suffer losses. Kalinin front fighting intensifies as German offensives stall. Yugoslav résistants plan spring offensive, seeking supplies by submarines or planes. Bulgarian king Boris reportedly agrees to participate in war per Hitler’s pressure.

PYWE Parr Murmansk Eduard Dietl Narvik Sova Red Star Diet Soviet Information Bureau Kalinin Entniy Moscow Kereh Paninshith New York Dragutin Savich Draja Mihailovic

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments and Oddities

A garbled OCR puzzle note lists numerous clue fragments across many numbers with misread letters and stray symbols. The text mixes entries like 12 Space 13 Shkworn 14 Respiratory sound and random garble about animals, places, and units, resembling a mixed crossword puzzle prompt rather than a coherent clue set.

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British Lords May Be Abolished in War Cabinet Plan

London report states Daily Herald claims government weighs abolishing the hereditary Lords and creating a representative upper chamber. Herald says plan drafted for early war cabinet submission under Sir John Anderson with church, employer, worker, scientific, literary, educational, party representatives and county council chairs.

London Ierald House of Lords Herald War Cabinet John Anderson Ford

U S Trains New Mountain Forces On Mount Rainier

U S soldiers trained daily at Mount Rainier in 6000 foot high conditions. The force, drawn from skiers, veteran mountaineers, forest rangers and cavalrymen, will winter fight on snowy slopes and switch to mountain climbing and moving heavy artillery in summer.

Mount Rainier Martoh Ane Clembat

Landlords Debate Rent Control and Federal Oversight in City

Landlords in San Antonio voice warnings about rising rents and federal fair rent controls. Officers from the federal fair rent committee and local real estate figures discuss tax burdens and potential freezes. A government review of realtor books looms as officials weigh curb against federal involvement.

Ling Federal Fair Bataan Peninsula Army Kerpa Zeller Laea San Antonio Onsers Fair Rent Comittee Fite Bureau of Labor -Statistics Teon Henderson O. Burnett Tent C. My McCollister Hub

Mrs Hartin Involved In City Auto Collision

Mrs Floyd Thomas Hartin Thames of Broadway 1915 suffered minor injuries in a Saturday auto collision at Van Ness and Hackberry streets. She was the driver of one car while the other was Walter Hood of 126 Preston Street. Hartin Thames was taken to Robert B Green Hospital for treatment.

Floyd "Thoms Broadway van Ness Hackberry

War 25 Years Ago Today: British Push in France and Sinking News

Compiled by I N S MAROMH 28 5811 British troops in France push toward Villers Faucon and seize the town London reports 126 British ships sunk by submarines in four weeks Berlin bars American releases in Belgium to protect secrets Benzag marine sinks two Italian troop ships south of Italy Yugoslav government pledges neutrality but will honor open treaties British forces in Alrln Duce advance toward Armarn and Dire Dawa capturing thousands of prisoners

I. N.S Maromh France Marth Rotel Villers-Faucon London Berlin Belgium Bensa Gagmarine Italy Yugodavian Alrlon Duce Mallans Armarn Dire Dawa

Weather Bodh attracts spring apparel buyers ad

Local notice indicates cash for spring clothing and light relief ads seeking buyers. The fragment references Bodh weather context and classified ad code F-12381, suggesting a one line sales prompt for garments and related items.

Buddy Rogers Joins Navy Aviation Training Corps

Hollywood star Buddy Rogers, 27, becomes a naval aviation volunteer trainee. He may advance to lieutenant junior grade, with assignment to Pensacola for refresher courses. Rogers, husband of Mary Pickford, holds a commercial license and has 100 flight hours, seeking Navy flying school at Olathe Kansas.

Hollywood Charles Buddy" Rogers Naval Aviation Volunteer Training Corps Navy Rogers Mary Pickford Erate Pensacola Fla Nying Olathe Kan

Secret Memo Drafted By Oil Marketing Group In San Antonio

Members of a sun regional petroleum marketing committee met in a San Antonio hotel room and drafted secret recommendations on gasoline distribution for South Texas. Chairman M. J. Moore of Houston warned the nature of the proposals could aid the enemy. Suggestions reportedly targeted military, war industry, and civilian outlets from the Sabine to Pecos rivers, awaiting Washington approval. Attendees included W H Chimstead, M a Stout, Alex Nordhaus, Chester Slimp of San Antonio, John Hamman Jr., E. G. Graham, and A B Ruse of Houston.

Sun-Regional Petroleum Marketing Committee South Texas Sam Antonio M. J. Moore Houston Office Federal Petroleum Co-Ordinator Chester Slimp San Antonio John Hamman Jr E. G. Graham 4. B. Ruse

Man Dies Crossing Rail Line In Mevido Street Collision

Charles G Chessman age 42 dies after a car strikes a Southern Pacific train at a grade crossing in the 100 block of Mevido street. Vehicle dragged 400 feet. multiple head injuries fatal. Survived by widow Agnes and daughters Tanzey Deese Lorraine Mason Charly RB and James W Chrisman. services pending.

Charles G. Chessman Spencer Steest Southern Pacific Chrisman Agnes Chrismiiny Tanzey Deese Loraine Mason Sts Charly RB James W. Chrisman

Home Building Stoppage Seen In City Construction

San Antonio real estate dealers report a planned pause in non-defense construction across residential and industrial sectors. Gary Poole, director of the field priorities office, says only projects with high priority ratings may proceed after the curtailment takes effect.

San Antonio Real Estat Gaiy Poole Field Priorities Office San Antonio I¢ du

Carnival Thefts Target Gadgets Tires and Cash

A theft at 1717 Duringe Treat led to the loss of carnival gadgets tires and cash as a trunk of carnival novelties valued at 100 disappeared. Fred Schuemant operator of 5 Hing station at 2226 Broadway reported missing cash from a register and police noted a theft in the area. City desk reporter W. M. Shaffer covered the incident.

Dni Satta Fred Schuemant

Projects Planned By Youth Council

The coordinating council of youth met Saturday to plan forthcoming projects. Earl Matheny, on primaries, announced plans for the group. Mrs. A. Troutman led the meeting under the lendertht of Mrs. Troutman.

Youth Council Council of Youth Earl Matheny

Patrols in Libya Report From Broadcaster March 24

British patrols work by day and night reaching the Me Axis front lines in Libya with Libyan positions between Toll and Mechil. The communique says Tobruk was bombed by German planes, a vessel hit, and five British aircraft shot down. British raids also target Patras in Greece with no damage reported.

UAL EYP Marensy Mechil Meadeunr Sters Annauece Thome Timiml Tobruk Cierman Ons 2el Patras Greece

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