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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1943

Page

7

Actor Heyburn sentenced for impersonation in federal court

Former Holly wood actor and writer Heyburn received a six year and one day suspended sentence on impersonation charges. Five defendants were sentenced by Judge WW A Keeling in Washington. Heyburn previously served in the army and later worked in a firearm factory. He traveled by army plane, posed as a sergeant, and was arrested after stay at Kelly Field. Also named in court pleas were Conrad Ts. Conn for theft at Camp Bullis post exchange with a one year suspended term, Timberlake for two years, Walter Di Moss for three years, and George Smayda for impersonating a federal officer.

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Tornado Kills Two in Mexican Agricultural District

A northern Mexico tornado in the Laguna district killed two people and injured 26, causing heavy crop damage to wheat, maize, and cotton. The incident was reported from Nuevo Laredo after wire service restoration, noting the area’s popularity with American fishing visitors.

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Cincinnati Singer Wins $1000 Award

Nan Merriman a 23 year old Cincinnati soprano won $1000 in the biennial young artists contest. Walter Darmroschl of American composer conductors presented the checks on behalf of the National Federation of Music Clubs which runs the contest. Miss Merriman is also guaranteed a few appearances with the new opera company during its fall season.

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Battered U S Plane Safe After Harrowing Escape

A Liberator bomber, damaged by anti aircraft fire with two engines out and limited fuel, barely reached an Allied air base near New Guinea. Pilot Captain Everett Word and co pilot Wagthe Hell fought to land on a makeshift island, crew members including Norman Janke and Honiton Chisholm aided the perilous, chaotic descent and landing amid a storm.

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Courage Award to Small Town Editor

Glenn W. Beneke, 23, editor of Guthrie County Vedette in Bavora Iowa, received the Courage in Journalism Award from Sigma Delta Chi for leading a successful fight against county government misconduct. Honorable mention went to a New York newspaper for its stand against Social Justice.

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Girl's Search Ends in Court

Betty Jane Moore, 19, of Beverly Hills, travels from California to Chicago to find her former sweetheart Ensign William Ry Stansbury. After spending money on travel and clothes, she is arrested before reaching him. The judge orders her to a reevaluation with other complainants awaiting a continued case into Tuesday.

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U S Fleet to Be Complete This Summer

Navy announces a 900 million dollar program to build and repair a strong fleet. Slipways and outfitting yards will be ready by midsummer, with facilities fully operating within the next year. The project covers construction, repair, and new installations across multiple shipyards and training sites. In related news, the Southwest Texas State Teachers College stage plans a three act comedy The Nut Farm May 19 and 20.

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Beavers, Rodents and Midwestern Colonies Mentioned

A fragmented clipping notes beliefs about a wood rat and beavers in the Midwest, suggesting the creatures leave rewards when stealing. The text references an exchange behavior and a long-established beaver colony idea, though details are unclear due to OCR corruption.

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