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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1943
Page
5
Thousands of San Antonio motorists queued at the County Lane Collector’s office to obtain license tags, reflecting widespread demand as officials reported heavy turnout and persistent delays. The scene recalled the city’s peak lines during the worst of the 1934 downturn.
Deputy collectors report crowds building at the Mat hour tax office as rationing tensions grow. A long line formed before sunrise and stretched far by midmorning with attendees arriving prepared for a day, some carrying camp chairs and lunches while awaiting the window. Roy Stuart Billings a University of Texas sophomore from Yorktown drowned when his canoe overturned in Lake Austin prompting funeral services set for Wednesday.
San Antonio utility inquiry hears special agent Wirtz urging a probe into the salary of the GBRA general manager and board perks. The committee examines contracts, building leases, and possible conflicts as Arnold testifies amid questions about payments and authority.
A 13 year old boy, Peter Kniskern of Chiengs ahd, serves as translator and interpreter for U S airmen at Allied Headquarters in North Africa. Born to a mixed Arab, French, and Sidi Bou Zid background, he reads fluently and communicates with personnel, aiding coordination and morale during wartime operations.
Burglars entered by breaking a door lock at 212 Broadway Mon day Wigtil and stole 40 pounds of cheese and $55 in cash along with several cartons of cigars ales. Mrs. Jerry Hinton at 439 West Woodlawn avenue reported $95 worth of clothing and $28 laundry stolen from her home.
Corpus Christi report details theft of 30 hogs from three Nueces County farmers over the past year. Three men arrested in Robstown, including suspects Sacarlas Cant, Pedgo Zutga and Coelos Rule, are jailed under bond of 500. Victims include former County Judge A. O. Gandy, his brother W. S. Gandy, and G. A. Rutland. hogs stolen numbered 13 from Judge Gandy, 18 from his brother, and one from Rutland.
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