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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1942

Page

4

Maverick Tax Case Ends After Supreme Court Refusal

The state Supreme Court declined to review and left intact lower court rulings in a county suit seeking $23,503 in tax certificates fees from Mary Maverick, ex county tax collector. The county sued Maverick and the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co for recovery of the fees alleged as unaccounted. The appellate and district courts upheld the rulings. a February 25 overruled motion for rehearing.

Kad Jeet Mary Mavrick State Supreme Court Maverick Masachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company Fers District Courts

Alm Broken in Falta

Jessie Garza a 6 year old boy from Baunders avenue suffered a broken left arm after a porch fall at home Tuesday afternoon He received treatment at Rol B Green hospital

Falta Jessie Garza

Slayer of Houston Nurse Sought in 8 A Case

Houston police seek Robert James Bernard in the fatal shooting of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Daily at a Houston tourist camp. Daily, 32, was found dead Tuesday in her room, gunned at close range while lodged with a man who gave the name R. Bernard of Birmingham. Witnesses described the couple checking in around 1:25 a.m. Tuesday. The man fled toward San Antonio after asking directions, prompting a nationwide search.

S. Antonia Polion Tobert James Bernard Houston San Antonio Sarah Elizanetti E H. Great R. Bernard Birmingham Bernard Justice of the Peace Ban Moorhead

1500 Nazis Slain at Kalinin in Red Army Drive

Moscow reports that Russia’s spring offensive, launched by a Siberian division, drove German forces from river banks near Kalinin and captured a village. Red Star said the new armies showed strength. Soviet dispatches also claimed heavy German losses and counterattacks repelled in Ukraine and Kharkov.

Moscow Russia Siberia Red Star Saviey London Simeon ‘Timoshenzd Ukraine Germany Kharkov Taganrog Tyveaila Decrivew Red Army Kalinin Front Central Front Borisov-Minsk Bexai Azov Navi Lnt Stockholm Semeon Timoshenko Orel Satar RumiriIna

Seized Ford Plants in Belgium Hit in Raid

New York May 6 The dequisitioned Ford factories in Antwerp Belgium were hit during a recent AAF raid the BBC said today quoting information reaching Belgian cables in London.

New York la—Naal Ford Antwerp Belgium B. B.C Etreles Handon

Japan's economic gains and looming threat to U S

The column argues Japan dominates hemp chrome copra rice teakwood oil and foodstuffs in regions from the Philippines to the East Indies and asserts the empire’s rapid gains threaten U S security. It cites a New York Times editorial warning that Japan’s growing power would be a grave threat requiring destruction of its military power, regardless of cost or duration.

Japan Philippines Afalaya Exat Indies Pearl Harbor New York Times Burma United States

Corregidor Surrenders To Invaders

Japanese forces gain control of Corregidor and Manila harbor fortifications after weeks of bombardment. General Wainwright reportedly capitulated with about 7000 troops and support personnel remaining on the fortified islands. Roosevelt salutes the gallant defense as Allied forces suffer a heavy toll.

Cebu Mindanao Pariayalanda Manila Corregidor Alfied Australia la. m Central War MacArthur Wainwright Sherk Bataan Istead

Additions to Sewage Plant Now Unlikely

San Antonio officials signaled additions to the sewage disposal plant are unlikely after a Wednesday city hall conference. The bonding firms were rebuffed on financing and the city rejected their revenue bond plan. Federal earmarks total $24,000, with $61,000 in city matching funds required. Mayor Quin and others dismissed warrants as speculative and risky for city credit.

San Antonio van H. Howard Howard C.K. Quin P. L. Anderson Paul Steffler Heney Heln Somelalig

Variety Show At Dodd Field Directed By Lorene Moyer

A variety show will be held at Dodd Field on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The program features piano vocal and dance numbers directed by Lorene Moyer. Participants include John Anderson Dorothy Parker Marjorie Limes Lucila Hale Neil Semian Maregret Blumberg Ueen Rainacl Gladys Boyd and Mary Espey. Arrangements are led by Chaplain Thomas A Trackett and Pvt Carruth Palmer.

Doddfield Lorene Moyer John Anderson Dorothy Parker Marjorie Limes Lucila Hale Neil Semian Maregret Blumberg Ueen Rainacl Gladys Boyd Mary Espey Thomas A. Trackett Pvt Carruth Palmer

British Near French Base on Madagascar Warfront

French planes attacked British occupation forces as a Madagascar battle escalated. A MAagardcar communique reported British gunners sinking the submarine Heyeziers and the Bougainville amid a foray by British and French naval units. Madagascar’s land forces were estimated at 1800 French and 3700 colonial troops.

Great Britain United States United Nations Madagascar London Vichy Newartipera Alory

American War Resolve Praise From Leaders In Philippines

A wartime address extols heroic resistance against air raids and siege by enemy planes and guns. It lauds patriotic fortitude under food and ammo shortages, commends leadership, and declares soldiers sailors and workers inspired by the Philippines struggle as symbols of duty and the nation’s path to victory.

Philippines

Army Rejects Him Jury Wants Him

In VALENTINE Nebraska on May 9 the Army rejected Cat] Lure after a failed physical exam. He learned upon returning home that the district court clerk desires him for jury duty. The story notes his unwanted status with the Army and expectation of service as a juror.

Valentine Neb Cat Fox Luray

Summer Heat Hits Westington As Roosevelt Wears Seer Mucker

In Washington on May 6, 1924, Westington enjoys an early summer mood irrespective of dates or temperatures. President Roosevelt appeared at a press conference wearing a seer mucker guitar in a lighthearted scene.

Washington Westtington Roosevelt

Boyle to Attend State Weights and Measures Meet

Thomas H. Boyle director of the city's weights and measures division will attend the seventh state weights and measures conference in Fort Worth on Thursday and Friday.

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