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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1942
Page
1
A Charles S Eyckman column argues for observing I Am An American Day on the third Sunday in May without claims of special superiority. It emphasizes humane ideals, restraint in war, and respect for global liberty, warning against arrogant, expansionist conduct by any nation.
Allied reports from Australia say 35 planes took part in raids on Port Moresby New Guinea with 13 fighters and 26 bombers. Two Japanese fighters were shot down and seven others damaged as allied bombers hit Ra bual harbor and a Debayne air base while Japanese attacks caused limited damage. The exchange illustrated growing air strength and strategic stakes in the region.
The fifty first annual convention opens in Galveston with the Sidney Sherman chapter as hostess. A private state board session was held last night as a prelude to the formal inauguration. Business sessions run through Saturday, with a breakfast for presidents on Sunday morning.
Forecast continues Friday afternoon and night with winds diminishing. Northeast winds ease by day and night. Coastal warm spell in the northwest portion Friday night. Fresh onshore winds expected along the coast Friday night into Saturday.
The Navy disclosed that a U S submarine liberated a large treasure from the Philippines in February. The vessel, commanded by Frank W Fenno Jr of Westminster, Mays, carried wealth including gold silver and securities. Fenno and all officers were decorated for the mission.
The admiralty announced two enemy trawlers were left disabled and sinking after a fight with British light forces off the French coast in the English Channel last night. An attack on a German convoy Wednesday morning inflicted considerable damage and casualties, including the sinking of a torpedo boat and the loss of a British light coastal craft.
PORTLAND Ore May 15 Alive but exhausted injured 16 year old James Harber was freed at 6 am from a rock tunnel after being pinned fourteen hours. He lay under a navy arch of rocks with a 1500 pound boulder pinning his legs and joked with rescuers during the long wait.
Washington May 15 President Roosevelt signed a bill creating a women’s army auxiliary corps and War Secretary Stimson announced Mrs William P Hobby publisher of the Houston Post was named director. The WAAC will enroll up to 25 000 and form units not exceeding 100, with enlistment of about 12 200 volunteers to begin in three months. Training starts at Fort Des Moines Iowa.
Allied air force reports a Hud son plane attacked an enemy ship near Aglesund Norway on Thursday afternoon and is believed to have scored several hits the official ministry announced. Luling rites set for May 15 at Luling High School gymnasium at 4 30 pm for 1942 graduates.
President Roosevelt stated that more transport planes are required as the United States moves toward actual fighting on additional fronts. He announced the government will take control of many aircraft, including small and mixed-capacity planes, to support the war effort. He did not specify new fronts or troop actions, and noted airliner travel would soon operate on a wartime basis.
Fire at the Tay Damn Union Stockyards on South San Marcos Street caused about 2800 dollars in damage. A blaze in a barn ruined roughly 3500 bales of hay but firefighters stopped it from spreading to adjacent buildings. G G Hagelstein, president of the stockyards, put losses at 1500 for the barn and 1000 for contents while noting the yard remains in operation.
The Vichy ministry of maring ordered Admiral Robert to scuttle 40 ships rather than transfer them to the United States. Reuters reported from the French frontier that the action followed Paris Matin notes, citing Marshal Petain’s guarantee not to cede ships to foreign powers.
Washington May 15 Army plans to train large numbers of civilian glider pilots for war use. Up to 100,000 civilians aged 13 to 35 may qualify. some will be drawn from CAA graduates or those holding pilot or glider licenses. Civilian aeronautics authority officials have been selected in the Middle West to supply candidates and instruction at army schools.
Charles A. Lindbergh adviser to Ford denies answering questions and refuses quotes during a factory tour in Tulsa. He toured the plant with four Ford officials and four army officers after piloting an intramotored plane into the city.
Secretary Hull said demobilization of French warships at Martinique and Guadeloupe is advancing and a vital phase of military questions is settled. He noted the Caribbean possessions’ economy and military issues remain under discussion. Immobilization of the carrier Bearn began with U.S. Navy cooperation.
Soviet reports claim 150 German tanks were destroyed as Red Army advances shattered Kharkov defenses and pushed toward the city. Berlin and London sources note heavy fighting on a broad 35 mile front with German reserves failing to stem the Soviet offensive.
Washington on May 15 reports the Senate without debate rejected 88 to 2 a proposal for a public record on gasoline rationing. President Roosevelt signaled disclosure of holders of ration cards and considered a wind shield sticker for unlimited gas access.
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