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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
4
Editor Paul Kellogg urged expanded civilian defense with broader health housing and recreation programs and stronger local councils. He warned against exploiting children and called for protecting youth from overwork and from Hitlerian indoctrination, stressing civic responsibility and community action during wartime.
Reported to police on Thursday, a guest at a South Flores Street hotel said his false teeth, coat, and hat were stolen from his room. Other victims included Harold Woiteske, 88 Virginia Boulevard, with a watch. Herbert Cerrall, 320 Spruce Street, $14.25. Mrs May Haywood, 1535 Dawson Street, $2.50. and Mrs R A Saathoif, 530 Harriman, a diamond ring from a cedar chest.
Deputy sheriffs searched garages for clues in a hit and run that killed 16 year old Arlin Bruce Karcher near his home on Albra Road. Skid marks showed high speed and a sudden stop. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Alamo funeral home chapel. Survivors include his mother Mrs C Karcher sisters Mrs A Erler and Mrs S W Thomerlip Betty Lou Karcher and brother C E Karcher Jr.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers urged equalizing educational opportunities via federal funds, local school control for aided institutions, and campaigns against vice and venereal disease. It backed national identification of children to prevent family disruptions and endorsed Roosevelt's good neighbor policy and continued schooling during emergencies.
Dr R H Montgomery, UT economics professor, warns democracy requires brave citizens and sacrifices. Mrs William Hastings reports Pan American Child Health meeting plans inter American food surplus exchange and aims to feed children in the western hemisphere. Dr Bice Eppright urges home economics education to mobilize resources, praising pioneer women and calling women to meet wartime demands.
The Buckner brothers from Silsbee Texas join the marine corps to surprise two brothers already enlisted. Neuman Buckner reported to San Antonio training, while Cpl Ray Buckner and Cpl Ray Buckner remained unaware. Beeman Buckner is the latest to enlist, aiming for a similar surprise for Neuman Roy and Ray. Parents Mr and Mrs C Buckner express shock and pride.
Five benevolent groups Woodmen of the World Hermann Sons Macabees Woodmen Circles and Royal Neighbors mark Fraternal Week at 822 East Houston Street on May 4. Mayor Quin tor designates the event to fortify the American way of life. Program includes a principal address on Fraternalism by Harry A Nass shore talk by George Haeusler Hermann Sons music mixed charts Woodmen Circle drill and notables introduced followed by a social gathering.
General Patterson hailed the Corregidor defense as gallant in American history likening it to Charleston in 1780 and Petersburg in 1864. He said fallout from heavy Japanese guns on Bataan helped force surrender more than air bombing, while casualty and prisoner lists will be released by the War Department when available. Families will be notified by telegram as information comes in.
State highway department invites bids by May 19 for grading and laying of flexible base and asphaltic pavement on Burr road from Fort Sam Houston Broadway entrance to North Pine street drain Cunningham lves avenue to Brahan boulevard. Other projects include seal coating of 70.9 miles of US Highway 18K and Highways 20 29 72 40 in Bee, Hidalgo, Karnes counties, and seal coating of 84.6 miles of UW 8 1 Highway 141 and Lave Highways 96.9 in Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, and San Patricio counties.
A USO style program at the National Catholic Community Service center features a magician entertaining soldiers Thursday night. The event is sponsored by St Peter parish with a fashion display by girls who made dresses and gowns. Judges include Miss Faye Harl and Gladys Murphy as buyers for the event.
Mrs. Kietzer, president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, spoke at a five day convention in San Antonio on wartime roles for American women. She urged doing the needed work, from making bandages to tending babies, and emphasized preparing a generation to rebuild and keep peace after the war. Her son in law is a farmer in the Pacific theater and her husband is a captain in the Army. The talk highlighted home front sacrifice and the country’s wartime education goals.
London dispatch quotes Nazi radio claiming the American embassy in Stockholm urged all Americans to depart Sweden. The report, dated May 7, notes the directive as part of wartime broadcasts.
An all American Havoc bomber crew participated in a raid on a German squadron near a Holland airport last night. It marks the first time an all American crew has been in action in the RAF offensive against Germany. The crew included Pilot Officer Lukas Sergeant Randolph and Sergeant Haskill. They attacked an enemy plane, forced it down, and dropped high explosive and incendiary bombs setting fires visible from 60 miles.
James B. Redus 27 of Lie San remained in critical condition with a shotgun wound to the left shoulder at Green hospital after a family quarrel. Hugo FR. Reus of Adkins, Redus’ brother in law, is held for the shooting. Both men, employed at a Duncan field, had Wed day off and spent time at Reus’ home before the shooting at Lone Oak shore during a drink and guitar singing session.
Emilia Gujardo aged 28 of 111 necLeary street was hurt with cure and bruises after her car collided with another on Winnipeg streets. Johnny Marino aged 7 of Austin road sustained multiple broken ribs when he slipped and fell against a car in the 1100 block of South Frio Street.
Changes in executive staff for chambers of commerce in the San Antonio region were announced Thursday by the South Texas chamber. Grover G. Westbrook resigned as secretary of the Elgin chamber, J. F. Boling also resigned as Elgin secretary, and Boling who left Donna chamber to join the Texas Employment Service at Harlingen is replaced by Mrs. C. L. Tracy. Millikin is new Sabina chamber secretary succeeding Mrs. Ora Hollingsworth. W. G. Plainled became secretary-manager of the San Benito chamber. Recently elected chamber presidents include Bob Blake, Fathi Waller W. Housewright, V. Kopecky, Payne Kilbourn, H. G. Moeller Jr., and Charles F. Hoff.
In a terse report the Italian community notes a Mediterranean attack against Kupho southeast of Grete was repulsed by the garrison. British commandos in North Africa train for raids while Jap naval activity around New Britain signals possible thrust toward Australia.
The 22 year old James C. Smith, graduate of the University of Cincinnati, linked to Troy Ohio, was reported missing after the U S s carrier Hangley was sunk near Java. He had joined the air corps, sent on foreign duty the day after Thanksgiving, through his cousin Mrs R Wat Hook at 323 Carlton Avenue.
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