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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1942

Page

4

Eight corporations and 20 officials indicted in world wide dyestuffs conspiracy

A federal grand jury in Trenton New Jersey indicted eight corporations and 20 officials for a world wide conspiracy to monopolize dyestuff manufacture. Named defendants include Allied Chemical DuPont General Aniline and Film and others headquartered in New York. Officials cited restricted production and inflated prices harming wartime needs.

M Wabrmelon Justice Department Toaay Trenton Pat Yanle Hay E. J. Dupont de Nemours Scompens Germany France Britain Ewiteatrend Japan Gene Satelite South America Canada Thurman Arnold Anti-Trust Arnold Standard Oil Company New Jersey Deveree Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation E. I. Dupont de Nemoursié& Company American Cyanamid V Company Bertrand A. Ludwig Charles Weber F. J. Emmerich Allied Chemical A. Ellis Chemical Allied Chen Seal Lammot Dupont Carpenter Jr

War Over by Xmas Benes War Over by Xmas Benes

Eduard Benes, leader of the Czecho Slovak government in exile, told a Liverpool crowd he is confident the country will be free by Christmas. Finance Minister Felera bend said Germany must defy Russia this summer to prevent collapse. Beer sales resume in Spain after a 2841 restriction. Indictment links Dupont and major British German Swiss firms to I.G. Farben in a long history of alleged conspiracies.

Liverpool England Eduard Benes Viedislav Felerabend Germany Russia Spain Madrid

Church Holds Daily Revival at Assembly of God

Evangelist Anna Ruth Martin of Arizona will speak daily at 7 p.m. during the revival at Progress Assembly of God in Christchurch. Morning services are at 10 a.m. at 807 North Zarzamars Street.

Christchurch North Zarzamars Street Anna Ruth Martin Arizona At & P.m Morebng

Professor Douglass Resigns to Enter Marines at 50

CHICAGO May 14. Paul H. Douglas professor of economics at the University of Chicago, resigns to begin service as a private in the Marines. Former alderman from the Fifth ward, Douglas announced his resignation in a quiet council chamber. He passes the physical and will report to Marine barracks at Parris Island, South Carolina.

Chicago INS Paul H. Douglas University of Chi Chao Mathie Barracks Parris Island

Medic School Change Urged in Texas Galveston

The Texas State Medical Association delegates voted 60 to 6 to appoint an administrator with full charge of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to remedy the situation. Dr John W Spies declined personal responsibility, saying administration belongs to the university president and board of regents. Rainey endorsed the statement.

Huvstvn State Medical Association of Texas University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Association Lan Duty John W. Eples R. B. Homan Jr el Pasa Galvaston School Houston Joan W. Bpies University of Texas Medical School At University Board of Regents Spies Wile Carres Homer P. Rainey Nave Rainey

Broadway and Film Trends in Walter Winchell’s Page

Walter Winchell on Broadway and film items reviews a crop of 1940s productions. It surveys The Walking Gentlemen thriller and other stage pieces, notes Pullitzer critics’ mixed verdicts, and highlights stars Bette Davis Olivia de Havilland Alfred Hitchcock films plus new musicals and public notices.

Richard Gaines Thers Richard Lockridge Pulliser Pickers Dica Pullys London Rhine Pallypallys Bette Davis Lady In Bette G Brent Olivia de Havilland Alfred Hitchcock Hubert Cummings Priscilla Tane Norman Lloyd Abbott Costella Wen Eros Volusia Mrs. Miniver Greer Garéon Walter Pidgeon Ty Power Joan Fontaine Britain

New ROTC Head Assumes Duties at University of Texas

AUBIN May 14 17 Lieut Comdr Daniel H Chandler today assumed new duties with the University of Texas naval ROTC replacing Lieut Comdr Robert P Martin who was ordered to ata duties.

Aubtin Daniel H. Chandler University of Texas Naval Rotc Robert P. Martin Ata

Attempted Assault Prevented Near San Antonio

Deputy sheriffs comb the area south of San Antonio for a man who attacked Mrs. Ruby Thomas 72 at 10:40 p.m. He posed as a landlord electrician, struck her, broke into a window and severed house wires. Mrs. Thomas sought aid from neighbor F A Diel. attacker fled. She is under treatment for hysteria and lacerations. description: about 30, five eight, in uniform.

Thusdey Areeg San Antonio Duncan Lefl Ruby Thomas Oakland Avenue South F. A. Diel Oskland Thomas

Iran Tribesmen Hamper British

A British detachment moves from Bushire toward Bandar Dilam after an armed Boir Abited tribe attack on the customs station. The incident tightens tensions in the Persian Gulf area as authorities assess further security needs.

New Delhi India Bushire Persian Gulf Bandar Dilam

First Lady Plans Bicycle Ride Despite Gas Ration

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt announced at a press conference that she would use a bicycle due to a weekly gas allotment of three gallons. A friend in England reportedly gifted the bike, which she rode at Hyde Park to test its practicality, noting the tires remain in good shape.

Washington Pranklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosewut Hyde Park

Jap Merchant Ship Blasted In South China Sea

Tokyo reports a large Japanese merchant vessel was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine on May 8 while under naval escort in the South China Sea. Officials say up to 341 people were saved as many perished in darkness and high seas during rescue attempts.

Tokyo South China Sea War and Navy Ministries A& Dassengers

Bible distribution hits record in nation reports

The American Bible Society announced today that 8,096,977 Bibles testaments and Bible related books were distributed in the nation during the latest year, the largest total in a decade, reflecting broad reach across communities and churches.

New York American Bible Society

Car Fractures Child Skull In Sudden Stop Crash

A three year old, Joe Heriandes, was struck by an unidentified car that fled the scene near his West Salinas Street home. He suffered a possible skull fracture and concussion and was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital after the vehicle hit a parked car and the driver’s brake failed. Mrs Payne of Stinson Field collapsed and was treated at home. Scene was Marion Street and Taft Boulevard. Separate cases: E H Drury and Polly Drury injured in a night crash on Santa Rosa Hospital. collision involved a car driven by Carlos Fernandes. Ernest Najira was bruised after a bicycle collision on Ruiz Street. rider Tony Zuniga involved.

Joe Heriandes West Salinas Street Hie Robert B. Green Hospital Carlos Fernandes Torreon Cumberland No]galhos Ernest Najira Rule Street Robert B. Greer Hospital Ruiz Street Tony Zuniga Delgado Street

Dentists Called for Military Service Under Plans

Springfield reports May 14 that all dentists under 97 may be drafted if fit and qualified as the American Dental Association and Draft Board officials disclose. Of 71,500 practicing dentists, about 13,000 would join the armed forces to support the army goal of 7,000,000 and navy 1,000,000.

Springfield United States Forcia Dy Clerkald D. Timmons Chicago American Dental Essociation Proclranent Tlinots Dental ‘Association Ghicago Stepa American, Veterinary Medical Association JG. Hardenbergh

Coaching School To Open June 1 At Benjamin Jones Academy

Principal Mrs Zephyr Jones announces a coaching school opening June 1 for students seeking to complete incomplete work review finished courses and gain an additional half grade in standings. First eight graders will be admitted. Classes run until July 16.

Benjamin Xiankan Zephyr . Jones Sumor

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