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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1942
Page
2
A compilation of wartime letters to W R Hearst from 1942 laments Japan as a major threat and urges mobilization. Readers praise In The News recipes such as Welsh rarebit and discuss war effort impacts on restaurants and labor.
The United States presses campaign against Japanese fleet with aircraft carrier and destroyer losses reported by both sides. MacArthur and Churchill speak on strategic stakes as Allied forces launch countermeasures to halt Japan’s southward drive.
Ghicago May 5 The tiniest exhibit at the model locomotive show drew major attention. The model weighs just over three ounces and is described as the smallest locomotive in the world. Constructed with hundreds of hours of labor, it features Mine watches and is owned by Marengo jeweler George Rapplek.
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In Omaha on May 2 a misbehaving skunk strafed into a drug store through a rear door to the perfume counter. Hard zinn restrained the animal toward a stock room before an officer fired twice, ending the skunk’s shopping spree.
New York May 4 Sixteen principal chemical warfare agents and methods to counteract their effects were published by the American Chemical Society for civilian defense. The list names mustard gas chlorine phosgene and other agents with guidance on decontamination eye and respiratory first aid, use of coffee and rest, gas masks, and medical aid as protective measures for civilians and soldiers.
New discoveries reveal bacteriophages tiny particles that destroy disease germs and hold promise for medicine and military surgery. Dr Luria of Columbia and Dr Anderson of RCA report electron microscope observations and photos showing a head and tail structure. Each germ has a specific bacteriophage that attaches to it and causes the germ to break up while phage numbers rise. The bacteriophage is harmless to humans and research aims to create stronger phages and understand life’s origin.
With warmer days ahead the notice urges drinking at least two quarts of water daily for health. It promotes bottled soft drinks as a pleasant option and hints at participation in a squid-related sale or event.
Bend officials enforce a city ordinance requiring dog owners to tether dogs or confine them to home grounds during the waterfowl nesting season from March 20 to June 30. Fines and penalties apply for pets found at large, a rule that has sparked controversy after earlier state support via a public vote.
A 14 year study of twin sisters led by Professor Arnold Gesell at Yale tracks the influence of heredity and training on development. Identical twins, born from two halves of the same fertilized egg, were observed from infancy to adolescence, with one twin trained while the other served as a control. Early observations showed strong similarities in physical and behavioral traits, enabling measurement of training effects.
PHILADELPHIA May 98 Connie Mack hails Walter Wallaesa of the Athletics as the shortstop of the American League. The rookie from Euston Pa has a 429 average in 28 at bats and stands 6 feet 3 inches, the tallest shortstop in the majors. He impressed after a 2-1 win over the Red Sox, making a key ninth inning play and fielding five chances without an error.
A vintage advertisement contrasts Civil War cavalry leader Bedford Forrest with contemporary mechanized warfare. It touts a truck body and front wheels powered like a tank and urges purchase of war bonds to accelerate victory in battle.
A wartime appeal urges community support to finance tank powered trucks through War Bonds. It notes half tracks cost about 15000 dollars and promises quick production by Tactotiea, stressing that every resident’s purchase helps beat the county quota and aid the army.
The report notes that two sisters aged 48 weeks climbed a five step staircase in 26 and 45 seconds respectively, with later training producing nearly identical proficiency on related tasks. Professor Gesell highlights long term studies of bodily traits, eating, sleeping, learning, and behavior to gauge heredity versus environment and aid future research.
Government asks canners to boost tomato packs by forty four percent over 1941 to meet Allied需求. Canned foods sterilized to kill bacteria and yeasts. label information helps buyers choose. Canned foods support service members with substantial nutrition comparable to other cooking methods.
George A. Kappas, son of Mys A. Keppas, was elected president of the St Mary's university student council. The vote was held Friday with Edward A. Honnké as interim president and two other candidates, Loula So In Tavide and A Moore, slated as representatives on the council.
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