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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1942
Page
1
The editorial argues American youth should consider the merchant marine as a fulfilling career path tied to victory in the war and national prosperity after it. It urges encouragement for seafaring talents, noting the service is indispensable to winning and postwar growth.
From Lisbon dispatch by Louis P. Lochner recounts a sweeping sequence of German wartime controls after the U S declaration of war. The list covers food bans, price and supply rationing, banning dancing, curb on travel and exports, and measures to conserve scarce resources as Germany mobilizes for extended conflict.
The Monticello yearbook from Jeff High, titled a Vietor edition, went off press a day early dedicated to San Antonio seven anay fields. It records 35 students’ work, spans 928 pages, and remains a surprise until release. The edition features a Roosevelt photo sent from the White House and a note from Gen. Walter Krueger, with eight sections covering administration, ROTC, classes, clubs, athletics, and advertising. Mrs Ethel West Weaver serves as security sponsor.
Six men from Los Angeles are listed among graduates receiving bachelor degrees at the University of Texas June commencement exercises. Names include William Carlton Church and Joseph O Terrell Conch, Gilbert Morgan Denman, Joseph Peckert, Ike Simpson Kampmann, and Andrew Filker Thompson. Additional degree recipients from nearby towns include Floyd McCown Boerne Melville Marcus Hughes Floresville Judin Lee Daniel Del Rio Julius Real Nennhoffer North Kerrville and William Stoner Fly Victoria.
Eight year old Beatrice Louise Giraud reads the paper when a photo reveals her father Ralph F. Giraud among troops landing in Australia. Giraud, then in the Army Air Corps, left San Antonio in December. He was a former star baseball and football player at Central Catholic High School and St. Mary’s University.
Eleven members of the civilian defence salvage crew were awarded certificates for completing the bass course. Training director G E Travis of the Emergency Health and Medical Service division reported on 200d salvage. Dr Arthur E Whoryon led the course with city heart department veterinary staff and J O Loftin of San Antonio Junior College present. Albert Henderson, 45, of New York, died.
A World War II dispatch reports German tank offensives failing to stop Soviet forces. Russian claims say remnants of the enemy forces were squeezed in a narrow area northeast of Kharkov and pounded by Nazi planes. The Russians assert they recaptured over 200 populated places and destroyed hundreds of German weapons and support vehicles, with captured equipment listing dozens of guns tanks mortars and trucks.
Funeral services for Vitor Arther Dhossche 18 Tech High School senior who died Sunday at 5 p m will be held Tuesday at 1008 McCollum Murray chapel with the Rev Samuel Terry officiating Interment Sunset Memorial Park Dhossche son of Mr and Mrs R A Dhossche 728 West Rosenout lived with his parents at Beau Avont before moving to San Antonio Tour years ago He was drum major and assistant band teacher for the Tech High school band and won three medals in the state musical contest May 1 Survivors include his parents three sisters Rolande Adrienne and Renee all of San Antonio and grandparents Mr and Mrs James H Parker of El Paso and Mrs Masse Dhossche of Ghent Belgium Pallbearers will be Burnie Amen Richard McNee Frank Garter Emmett Biles John Lovell and Phil Up Holkemann all Tech band members</S:
Harvey Pollay Jr former reporter for The Light has received his commission as an ensign in the U S navy after training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Northwestern University He reports for active duty at sea after arriving in San Antonio on Monday His parents are ranchers in Mexico
Funeral services for William Lange will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Riebe Funeral Home with Rev. W. H. Aufderhaar officiating. Lange, a native of Guadalupis county, had lived in Bexar County 26 years. Interment will be in the Therai cemetery.
Deputies quickly pursued a theft report from Hob Ward at 217 Dulincourt. Five dollars were stolen from under a pillow. The burglar was in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Jack Hale and Joy Ferry, with details slipping into custody.
Funeral services were conducted Monday for Frank A. Nixon 49 of San Antonio died Saturday night. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park. He was a Little Rock native and longtime resident of Ban Atilotila. Survived by widow, two daughters, mother, a brother, and a sister, all of San Antonio or nearby. Pallbearers named.
Senate appropriations report outlines a plan for 164 new airports and 266 improving fields, plus Alaska landing fields and new Army Ferrying Command sites. The package adds to a total 428.79 million in appropriations for state justice commerce and federal agencies for the new fiscal year starting July 1.
A.J. Malle reports $10 in fishing gear stolen from his car on Mason Street. A $200 camera and a guitar with records totaling $5,740 were taken from separate residences. Cash of $15 was stolen from a hotel pillow, a purse with $11.45 vanished from a home, and two tires plus tubes valued at $29 were stolen from a garage. Missing items include taxicab tools and car parts, with police affidavits by Dave Younger, Thomas Acuna, Annle Christo, and Hannon noting break ins and window damage.
The Ageoclted Press reports widespread slowdown as sardine rationing hits the Atlantic Seaboard. From Maine to Fields, drivers vanish from highways while some ride trolleys, buses, or stay home. Police note fewer calls, parking lots empty, and OPA inspectors questioning travelers during a traffic survey.
New York May 18 The American Swedish mission today announced safe conduct ships Aven Sale and Stegehorn had arrived at Cathensburg Sweden with cargoes of South American wheat flax and cotton.
Washington May 18 Senator Walter F George of Georgia said he is near agreement with the Treasury to add a clause in the upcoming tax bill allowing deductions from gross income to cover existing debts. He urged passage of the provision and an amendment to create reserve funds if not included by the Ways and Means Committee.
A baby was saved by a soldier, Bvt. A. W. Griffin, who dashed through a burning home on Andrews Street to reach the childs crib. Mrs. Vivian Watters, living at 204 Ardroven, was away at the bear store and returned about 39 minutes later to find the house destroyed. Griffin was slightly burned in the effort.
The 700-ton destroyer U S S Frankford was launched at Seattle Tacoma shipyards. Three great granddaughters of Capt John Frankford, Revolutionary War hero after whom the ship was named, witnessed the ceremony.
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