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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1943

Page

2

War Contract Probers to Hear of A Street Parties

Washington observers say congressional war contract investigators may hear detailed testimony about social events at the R street house linked to Monroe. Witnesses decline to talk about personal matters while committee plans tomorrow’s session. officials named include Knox, Hershey, Jeffers, McCormack, Bridges, and other high officials who reportedly attended or were aware of gatherings.

Washington Max Dell Congressional House ‘Military Committee Jonn R Street House Morlroy Bull Smith Biko Monroe May .D.ky Geri Nelson Jeffers R Street Knox Meilers Styles Bridges Bridges FE Street John Monroe Congress Army Navy Mon Ordnance L. H. Campbell Jr A. Bennett Fay Pawtucket R. I Bennett

Ruptured Men Offered Free Trial Truss

An Kansas City doctor promotes a reducible rupture device with no leg straps or belts. The physician’s Appliance Co offers readers a $3.50 truss free trial and a $5.50 truss if satisfied, asking recipients to mail details to 1778 Roch Building 7905 Main St Kansas City Missouri for the trial offer.

Mnsas City Roch Main St Kansas City

Seabees Seek Craftsmen for Navy Construction Posts

Seabees seek craftsmen among about 60 trades with pay from 122 to 189 per month. Ensign E F Lang navy recruiting officer said the Seabees, the navy construction engineering corps, serve at naval stations worldwide. Lieut A T Gaffney will interview applicants at the navy recruiting office to enroll volunteers who provide three letters of ability and experience. Successful applicants receive petty officer ratings in their craft. President Roosevelt proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day.

Sxven Miy Seabees Ensign F. Lavg Navy Construction Engineering Corps Latix A. T. Gaffney

US Forces Push Toward Bizerte From Mateur

Allied advances in northern Tunisia push toward Bizerte with American and French forces breaking through to Mateur, capturing hundreds of German and Italian troops. Air power supported ground push, hitting Bizerte bases and coastal targets as German resistance clashed in hill fortifications along the Medjerda route.

Willes Mediex-El- Bah Medfords Valley Teast Freech Arillery Eighth Army Stelor Pakrouna Emfidayillr Montgomery Eisenhower Mediterranean Jenin Maleny Bizerte Tunisia Rotire Strategic Air Force Aftor U. S. Army Palio Doolittle Protvide-Mabtouha Tunis Monvel Termine Cap Bon Peninsla Tunisian Lampesada Mateur Mateur Soys Planta Lie Ber- Jin Lan- Buege Olants Russia Nevis Mater Harold V. Boyle Associated Press Dlzerte Tins U. S Tabarka Toyle Nanking Green Denna Boyle United States Snfangrvineti

Point Change Gives Grocer Little Time

OPA officials urge housewives to be patient as grocers rush to reprice painted rationed foods. Announcement of May values for processed foods nears the effective date with limited time for marking shortages.

Towa OPA

Youthful Slayer's Case Debated

In Deer Lodge Montana authorities debated disposition of a case where an 11 year old boy shot and killed his 12 year old companion during an argument over four miles stolen from a ranch duo. Adolph Prast admitted shooting his friend Allen Bennett. sheriffs quoted the boy claiming he aimed at a rock to scare him but the bullet struck Allen's heart.

ER Lodge Mont Montana Deer Lodge Adolph Praast Minter Allen Bennett Sherif Fred Vaitton Allen

Twenty Two Cases Remain Before U S Jury

Twenty two cases remained for consideration by the federal grand jury as U S District Attorney Ben F Foster presented the matter Tuesday. The grand jury had earlier returned 28 indictments and 50 complaints over alleged violations of federal law in a partial report.

U. S Storney Ben. F. Foster Grand My Bey

U S Builds 75 000 Planes In 17 Months

The report notes rapid gains in March with output rising across air forces. Fighter acceptances rise and one engine army and navy fighters show progress. Ground ordnance shifts to heavier types with self propelled artillery and antiaircraft improving. Ship output climbs as naval ordnance and vessel deliveries rise, with 134 ships delivered in March and 157 new ships built, nearing a wartime tonnage target.

Towa Une Destronsi Nelson Maritime Commission Commission

OPA Food Chief Attends Regional Meeting in Dallas

OPA district food officer W. GC Marshall left Monday night for a Region 5 gathering in Dallas. Officials from six states, food and meat industry reps, and OPA specialists Tram Washington and retail merchants will discuss rationing progress.

OPA W. GC. Marshall Artund Dallas Coverig Risciss Washington Retsil

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