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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1944

Page

5

Beaten victim Killed by own gun in suburban incident

In Chicago a man was fatally shot when his own revolver discharged during an assault on a grocer at a Harvey intersection. The killer fled. the wounded man died at the scene. Police investigated. A separate note mentions a 19th nurse aide graduation class in San Antonio with training at La Ville and Red Cross centers.

Chicago INS South Harvey Huger Paul la Ville William Thomas Stavetkis Willim Wil- Mam

Mrs. Susan Davis Final Rites Set

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Davis, former San Anunin resident, who died in Detroit, will be held Monday at 4 p m at the home of her niece, Mrs. Sue Holt Harris, 621 Nolan Street. Surviving relatives include three nieces Mrs. T. A. Lambert, Mrs. Kate Holl Mack, Mrs. Willan Gentzen, and a nephew Frank Holt.

Susan Davis San An Unin Detroit Sue Holt Har_ tis Nolan Street T. A. Lambert Kate Holl Mack Willan Gentzen Prank Holt

Tea Bazaar At Guild Center Sponsored By Olmos Guild

A tea and bazaar sponsored by the Olmos guild of Christ Episcopal will be held at the Guild Center. Readily made articles will be on display and for sale. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Olmos Guild of Christ Episcopal Sharen Alamo Heights Terrell Hills Rudolph Craft United Branch Kennedy Street Btales 1St Yrar Colr Kelley

Pacific Ace recounts first Jap Zero downed in New Guinea

Maj Richard Bong, cited as the top American ace, tells in this exclusive, long-sparse narrative of his initiation on December 27, 1942, over Buna and Sanananda Point. He recalls a tense dogfight against Zeros and dive bombers, the thrill of air combat, and his first confirmed kill amid heavy enemy air activity in New Guinea.

Maj Richard 1 Bong Pacific New Guinea Onrba Nollandia Eddie Rickenbacker Buna Licht Sol Tom Lynch Gcatssouqua Unter Kenneth Sparks Blackwell Okla Dick Magnus Portland Ore Magnus Leiteh Owen Stanley New Guinean Lyneh Thad

Happy Soldier Makes Peace With Postman

Pvt. Thomas F. Wilson of Russell Kentucky settled a quarrel with his mailman at Fort Benning Georgia when he found 220 letters in his post box. The letters were from his mother Mrs Glare Wilson and a girlfriend Miss Boots Filbin both of Russell. He had served in Africa Sicily and Italy and the letters followed him to overseas posts before reaching Fort Benning.

Fort Benning INS Thomas F. Wilson Russell, Ky Wilson Italy Fort Benining

Corregidor Anniversary Dark Lighted by Pacific Offensives

Allied forces press toward the Philippines on the second Corregidor anniversary, while MacArthur vows to return. In Manipur’s Kohima front Allied Fourteenth Army advances. in New Guinea American air and sea actions disrupt Japanese garrisons and prepare for further moves toward Hollandia as Burma fighting also sees gains by Mountbatten and Stilwell units.

Corregidor MacArthur Philippines Horthwest Kohima Manipur Fourteenth Army Cor. Tegidor Nappon Steve Gallup Hfaj Lebar Gallup Chicago New Lyneh Sparks New Guinea Hollandia Schouten Islands Kehima Admiral Mountbatten Burma Inkangahlawng Stilwell Mogaung Inkangahtawng Vosthan D. Rees

Air Line Seeks Four Texas Routes by New Airline EE Brown

Texas Southern Airlines president EE Brown announced four Texas routes totaling 2295 miles to the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington and a San Antonio to New York link to connect with eastern markets. He said limited service will begin immediately to transport cargo and passengers and emphasized post war development.

Texas Civil Aeronautics Board Washington Texas Southern Airlines Brown San Antonio New York

Higher Bond For Cabs Due

San Antonio taxi firms face a push for higher indemnity bonds after City Hall reviews show several operators posting far less than required. Cammis stoner P. L. Anderson proposes an ordinance raising bonds to 30 000 to 40 000 and expanding passenger protection beyond the existing 1500 injury limit and 500 property damage cap per accident.

San Antonio City Cammisstoner P. L. Anderson Anderson Companirg

U S Carrier Force Strikes Truk in West Central Pacific

United States carrier task force delivers a major blow on Truk as part of a 22 day West Central Pacific invasion. Operations include occupation of sea area off north New Guinea, bombardment of Salawan air base, destruction of Ponape town and base, and extensive air and sea dominance with numerous rescues and heavy enemy losses.

Philap Truk Carolines Hollandia Salawan Nomoi Islands Ponape Sland A Jung Une America Marc A. Mitscher Bom Carrier Avengers Douglas Curtis Ile Larea Ponape Ates Central Pacific United States Navy Acoth

Sturdy Health and Help America Win Thousands Testify

Thousands of users report benefits from SS&8 Tonic ban and Thul research. The S65 Tank claims to restore health and well being, with drug stores offering various sizes. The text references high percentages and product positioning.

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