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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1942

Page

17

Early End To War Seen By Forbes

Forbes views an early end to World War II with hopes that victory within a year is possible if Allied war production remains strong. The piece notes Japan’s surprise gains and discusses US and Allied efforts, including arms output, to accelerate victory while reflecting on Ford anecdotes and wartime public sentiment.

Forbes Herald Tne United States Japan Pacific Europe Middle-East Hitler Russia

Three Killed in Kansas Plane Crash

In Wichita on May 1, an airplane crash killed three people. Victims were H. Miller, 34, a Baltimore Sun correspondent. C. Lucas, 7, Wichita, the pilot. and W. Know, Wichita. Miller was among 20 newspaper staffers swept up in the incident during a tour of the country’s war plants.

Kan Wicchita Bet H. Miller Baltmore Sun Cee J. Lucas Wichita Willan Miller Abe Wintad Wiedian

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Sparks Confusion

A garbled historical clipping shows a jumble of names, venues, and headlines. The unreadable OCR text mentions places like Barlertown and events such as a fest, parade, and musical tones with numerous proper nouns and partial affiliations, rendering a clear story elusive.

Parody Fragments From a Wandering News Page

A garbled OCR style notice hints at sports and parade items with names like Wilson Jarrett Foster Bashtons and Dolly Davis. The text references a Party, Parades, and multiple personal names though many terms are unclear. This reads like stray fragments from a local page rather than a coherent story.

Kews Wilson Ant Tasratt Art Jarrett Troubadows Vroubadoura M4 Gluek Foster Bashtons Willie Liews Stati Dolly Davis Barty Dick Robertson

Free Pan Am Press Sought at Inter-American congress

A draft resolution was presented to the 1st Inter American Press congress in Mexico City urging freedom for the press from judicial and administrative responsibility, abolishing censorship, and allowing newspapers to criticize government acts. The session focused on journalists present and whether presidents should be temporarily open to criticism. No vote was read on the resolution.

Mexico City May Isi Inter-American Press Congress Pals

Falls at Park Injures Two Women in Sunday Chase

Two women were hurt after a fall at a park carnival ride Sunday night in San Antonio. Eugenia Scott, 20, of 219 Jy street, suffered cuts and bruises. Mauricue Edwards, 21, of 303 from Alsoraha Avenue, also incurred injuries. Police say the incident occurred near West Park Avenue and Tread when the ride toppled.

Hrackenidge Park Mity Eugenia Scott Hock Broadway San Antonio Mauricue Edwards Brandes Alsoraha West Park Avenue Isa United States St Antinty's Ehlreig

City Hall Ration Board Moves to East Wing Auditorium

A local ration board relocates from City Hall to the east wing of the Maveipal auditorium. Officials say the move will eliminate telephone lines and streamline operations, with action taken last Tuesday and a planned continued transfer of business to the auditorium on Tuesdays.

Neekle Maveipal Petyy Eli Gerause Hares Berry

Roadway Sought By Condemnation

W G Gevington, right of way agent for the emly highway department, filed condemnation actions Monday in district court against Hermann Molde and his wife Lorna Molde owners of land sought for a roadway widening project. The action seeks to secure a 9 percent interest in their acre parcel as part of the project.

W. G. Gevington Emly Hermann Molde Lorna Iie

Death in City Jail Probed

City jail inquest into the death of Ralph Erd, 212 South Conetin street, is underway after a man was found dead in his cell at about 5:40 am Sunday. Justice of the Peace J. W. Saye conducts the proceedings as investigators seek cause and circumstances.

Forbes Hitler Asylumis Henry Ford Mr. Ford Jualee of the Peace J. W. Saye Amsihe Ralph Ierd Conetin Street

Vox Pop at Corpus Base Broadcast Launch

The Vox Pop program at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station features Warren His and Johnson guiding a broadcast with aviator cadets and guests. The hour includes interviews, songs, and routines highlighting Navy youth training and civilian ties from Texas to New York waterfronts.

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Air Corps Graduates and Promotions Reported

The Bexar Facts notes routine personnel moves and promotions in the air corps. Liew Ernest Carrizal Huron returns to De Ridder Louisiana after visiting his mother Mrs Lillian Carrizal Gonaeles at 2508 West Houston street. Magene G Carrington supply officer at Sheppard Field wears first lieutenant’s insignia. Warren W Bush promoted to captain. Pvt Lotus A Welt graduates from air corps mechanics school at Ressler Field Minnesota. Another air corps graduate is Pvt. aie.

Air Corns Liew Ernest. Carrizal Huron de Ridder Lillian Carrizal Gonaeles West Houston Magene G. Carrington Sheppard Etd Leutenant Warren W. Bush Lotus Air Corps A Ressler Field Min Immertamie Conrae

Bond Drive Begins on Air Program

Radio schedule and war bond drive launch feature a plan to sell one million dollars in war bonds as part of a nationwide emergency broadcast.

Bond AR Dagmuzss Naval Base Corpus Cnristi Blondie Ernest Chapdell

Queretaro Leader Held for Murder

Mexico City May 10. Saturning Orsornig former governor of Queretaro state was arrested on a charge of murdering two federal chamber members with machine gun fire. He is among Mexico's best known political figures.

Mexico City Saturning Orsornig Queretaro Mexico Federal Chamber

Station Keys and Courtroom Echoes of Corpus Christi Evening Programs

A fragmented listing from Corpus Christi displays station keys and Monday evening schedules with numerous musical acts and radio show notes. The scan mentions various performers such as Spivak Orchestra and a range of program titles like Splatter Platter and Mystical Nawas, interspersed with time stamps and venue cues, reflecting a chaotic radio or club night guide.

Waste paper drives and hosiery tips on the Home Front

The column urges continued paper recycling as mills expand to absorb overstock. Readers are told to stage waste properly, use local collection bins, and contact dealers listed in phone books. It also reprints OPA guidance on high twist rayon stockings care and preservation to support wartime conservation.

Phkr Fice of Price Administration OPA Walter Oba!ronsumer Fesix

Mexico Business Fights Tariff Cut

Mexican chambers of commerce urged the government to resist lowering protective tariffs as talks with the United States on a treaty proceed. They rejected any concessions that would invite a tariff reduction on Mexican goods and warned against undermining domestic employment.

Mexico City Mexican Chambers of Commerce United States Mexico

Young Citizens Told of Crisis Speech by Congressman Johns

Washington broadcast May 13 features Congressman Joshua L Johns urging new voters to prepare for a new era as world war rages. He compares the dawn of history to the current upheaval and stresses self-government, justice, and education lasting beyond youthful years.

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