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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1942

Page

2

Moody Campaign Push Focuses on 40 Hour Week

In Austin in May 18 194? Moody, former Texas governor, highlights a 40 hour week in defense industries as key in the U S senate race against incumbent W Lee O Daniel. He charges Allred dodged the issue, pledges a plan to prevent strikes and ensure full wartime production while deeming a 49 hour defense industry week unsound and potentially profit boosting for contractors. Senator O Daniel offered no comment on opponents or his own intentions.

Austin INS Texas U. S Defense Dan Moody James V. Allred Moody Allred W. Lee O'Cannel Senate Moodyad

Model Placed at Scene of Crime in Sutton Hotel

NEW YORK May 38. Madeline Webb a 28 year old Oklahoma born model named today in testimony as one of three persons present in a Sutton hotel suite last March 4 the day after Mrs Susan Flora Reich was slain The witness Murray Hirschl said Miss Webb Eli Shonbrun and John Cullen were in the room that day Indictment for the crime hangs over them Hirschl granted separate trial First witness Faber Hurdil testified he went to the room on March 5 the day before the murder Jose Cullen was just getting out of bed when Webb jumped up sobbing and sat down while reacting to his remark

New York Madeline Webb Ater Sutton Suite Susan Flora Relch Murray Hirschl Miss Webb Eli Shonbrun Hirsch John. Cullen Hirschl Faber Hurdil Sutton Jose Cullen

Five Missing In Lost Plane

MALOMILLEU May 18. A 28 medium bomber with a crew of five has been missing since Sunday May 10 on a routine patrol. Air force announced ongoing sea searches and land parties. The missing crew listed: Kenneth A. Woodle 24 pilot Jay W. Myers 24 co pilot Adam Kalmanowicz 25 navigator William Rutherford 23 radio operator whose mother Mrs. Mary Rutherford of Gatesville Texas and Pvt Custis Bausher Runyan 22 are named.

Malomilleu Air Force Headquarters Bastar Defense Command Steuts Kenneth A. Woodle Jay W. Myers Adam Kalmanowicz William F. Rutherford Mary E. Rutherford West Main Street Gatesville Texas Custis Bausher Runyan

Long Laredo Rail Employee Dies After Long Service

Long Laredo May 18 Thomas Shaw a blacksmith with the Texas Mexican railway and the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railway for more than 40 years died at PW Hospital after 9 brief minutes.

Shaw M—Thomas Media Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Pw Hospital

Four Die After Auto Train Crash In May County

euutUAE May 6 The Goat of Marlon L Benson 21 and Cleo Hammett 22 caused four fatalities in an automobile train collision. Lawrence Gorge 18 and Mrs Mildred Easterling 23 died soon after, while Ben on and Herrimett died later. Wir Jin Lunsford was injured but expected to recover. All four men were residents of Psi county and Mya Easterling resided here.

Euutuae Marlon L. Benson Cleo Hammett Lawrence Gorge Mildred Easterling Ben Herrimett Jin Lunsford Fa Ting Psi County Mya Easterslug

Woman's Art Wins Acclaim in San Antonio Painter

Mrs. Bertha Hennett Bennette of 518 West Magnolia avenue has gained acclaim for 16 years of painting and sketching in oils pen and ink and lithography. Her latest work an oil painting will hang as background for the South Flores Street Church of Christ baptistry. Earlier her works were bought by Marshall Field in Chicago. She painted covers for Farm and Ranch magazine and lithographs of San Antonio missions. A native Texan, she trained mainly in San Antonio.

Bertha Richardson Bennett West Magnolia Avenue Hennett Herses South Flores Street Church of Christ Baplistry Marshall Field Giicaxo San Antonio Bénnette

Texan Pilot Shares In Luftwaffe Kill Over Gravelines

London dispatch reports Pilot Officer W. J. Daley of Canadian Texas and R. S. Fdner of Fergus Falls Minnesota credited with shooting down a Greyman plane in yesterday's air raid over Gravelines occupied France. The report notes both Americans among Eagle pilots recognized for aerial successes.

London W. J. Daley Canadian Texas Yerterday Gravelines France R. S. Fdner Fergus Falls Minn

Maverick letter blocks San Antonio motorcycle purchase

Maury Maverick of the War Production Board’s government requirements division on Monday refused a City of San Antonio request for six new 1942 motorcycles with sidecars and radios for traffic police. The board cited a recent rating barring motorcycle manufacture unless for war use. If no motorcycles are in stock, contact the local rationing board. total cost would have been $5,918.19.

Maury Maverick Cmier Govnmental Requirements Division War Production Board San Antonio Warfin Department Maverick Lous W. Lipscomb Tems P. L. Anderson Gost

Poppies to be Sold May 30 by VFW Posts in City

Poppies crafted by disabled veterans will be sold on the streets Saturday May 30 by members of Veterans of Foreign Wars posts 76 1533 and 2559. Proceeds benefit veterans dependents and VA offices in Washington DC with a percentage allocated to beneficiaries.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans’ Administration Im Waehlugton D. c

Enlisted Men From Third Army Headquarters Receive Appointments

Eleven duty at Third army headquarters are named as warrant officers. The group includes Master Sergt Sgrs, Tech Sgts Roberts, Hinton, O'Diam, Temple, and staff sergeants Kincaid, Arrendonda, Estep, Manning, and others.

Third Army Mastey Sgis Jipete HB. Roberts Howard M. Peggam Fred G. Lewis Walter 4. Kavar Samuel Ru- Hinton Carl EF. O'Diam Latmis W. Temple Eugene EB. Kincaid Napoleon A. Arrendonda Leland L. Estep Howard Manning

Japanese American relocation estimates by wartime arm

The wartime civilian control administration reports that about 70 398 Japanese Americans born or alien have been moved from prohibited areas in California Washington Oregon and Arizona to assembly centers. Another 31 000 are slated for removal and nearly 18 000 have received orders to move slowly with operations continuing.

San Francisco California Washington Oregon Arizona Civilian Control Administration Sid

Constable Sets Eviction Rule in Precinct No 1

Mrs. M. Meeks, constable of Precinct No. 1, said on Monday her office would not serve eviction notices unless the filer showed intent to sell the house or that the tenant failed to pay rent. She added the office would refuse evictions just to enable landlords to raise rent.

New Freight Rules Tighten Regulation of Forwarders

Washington May 18 President Roosevelt signed legislation bringing freight forwarding companies under the Interstate Commerce Commission. Forwarders combine small shipments into carload lots to obtain lower freight, yielding savings for shippers.

Washington Roosevelt

Quezon Will Visit Mexico Amid Peace Efforts

WARRINGTON May 1 President Ayila Camacho of Mexico said in a message to President Quezon of the Philippines that transient triumphs of aggressors do not diminish hopes for victory on principles and peaceful relations. Camacho sent felicitations to Quezon, who arrived in Washington with Commonwealth officials after leaving the Philippines, and extended an invitation to visit Mexico City while on the American continent. Quezon accepted and visited Mexico City in 193% .

Warrington Ayila Canatcho Mexico Quezon Philippines Justin Avila Camacho Washington Commonwealth Queson Mexico City

Democratic Whip Boland Dies on Eve of Primary Campaign

Patrick J. Boland 62 Democratic whip in the U S House died of a heart attack at his Boland home in Borantor Pennsylvania on primary election eve He returned from Washington to urge support for his seventh term Boland a trusted ally of President Roosevelt was praised for his work rate and accuracy in predicting legislation His death raises the question of renaming for the general election and whether a new candidate will be chosen by the Democratic state committee.

Borantor U. S Patrick J. Boland Pennsylvania Boland Roosevelt Scrantom Washington Bolaris Burns Bankhead Rayburn Holand McCormack Massasehusetts Meredith H. Myers Se Nm Af

Driver Dies When Car Upsets in Fire After Wreck

Houston man Hany s Osbarne O'Neil, 43, died from facial burns when his automobile ran off the San Jacinto Ordinance depot Godse Creek highway last night. Deputies said a flat tire caused loss of control, the car overturned, plunged into a ditch, and burst into flames.

Buustok Hanys Osbarne O'Neil Houston San Jacinto

Allies in Air School Parley

Representatives from twelve nations met in Ottawa to speed and broaden North American air power production. Maj. Gen. Bartley K. Yount led the U S training command group with Brig. Gen. W O Ryan. Robert A Lovett was expected to arrive. Attending nations included Canada Britain Australia New Zealand China Norway the Netherlands Belgium Czechoslovakia and others.

Ottawa United Sations North America Bartley Kyount U. S Yount W. O. Ryan Army Air Force Robert A. Lovett Way Canada Britain Australia New Zealand China Norway Netherlands Pelwich, Bowl Africa Belgium Peechoslovakia

Hospital Report Says D A Resting Well After Operation

United States District Attorney C Eastus, who underwent a major operation at Idatn Hospital Fort Worth, was reported resting fairly well by attendants today after the surgery on Saturday.

Idatn Hospital Fort Worth United States District Attorney C. ©. Eastus

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