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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1943

Page

6

Wounded Soldier Returns To Army Role At Fort Laan

CorD May 20. Wounded veteran Reininger of Clayburg Pennsylvania, age 16 at enlistment, was wounded by Japanese fire after Pearl Harbor. He earned the Purple Heart, survived a bombing that killed his buddy, reached Australia on a mercy ship, and was offered a hero’s discharge before deciding to return to service and enroll in clerical school for a new army role.

Fort Laan Cord Szet Reininger Clayaburg Relninger Fort Mer Binley Pearl Harbor Choowne Rein- Angere Australia United States Mnanke Imei Fort Logen

Draft Expectancy Tables Prepared in Dallas May 20

The Wermerpower commission moved to clarify draft expectancy for war industry workers. It issued “re-Placement tables” showing how an eligible worker may be drafted for military service. In Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana, 24,166 men have been listed and local selective service boards will use the schedules to guide the selection of “ancessary men” for military duty and arrange replacements.

Dallas CNMI Wermerpower Commission WMG Texas New Mexico Louisiena Was

Mexico Oilmen Aided By U S Aid For Stabilization

Excelsior quotes a Pelarenco Mexicanos spokesman that the United States has extended credits to Mexicanos for stabilization of Pemex. Credits seen as funding new equipment refinery modernization and transport for Pemex recovery after foreign expropriations. Efrain Buenvostro heads Pemex and has been in the United States weeks. Admiral Henry Arman Wiley, retired, dies at 86 in Palm Beach Florida.

Mexico Excelsior Peraleco Mexicanos United States Credita Petroleos Mexicanos Adda Efrain Buenvostro Petroteas Mexteades Dire Palm Reach Fla Henry Arman Wiley United Atater

Granville Signs to Sing For Lyman

Hollywood gossip notes Bonita Granville joins Abe Lyman's band for a 10 week tour as vocalist, with plans to return to RKO for We the People after finishing. Frances Farmer nearing recovery at Crescenta sanitarium, rumors of Paramount Four Angels and other film projects linger amid busy Hollywood chatter.

Louella Raisons Martin Mehra Hollywood Bonita Granville Abe Lyman Chariie Koerner RKO Hilleva Koerner Frances Farmer la Crescenta Sanitarium Tommy Frances Paramount Aie

Jap Airmen Jump Out of Parachutes

KEARNEY MESA Galil Miss 20 iap fiiers may be committing death by own action by ridding themselves of their parachutes as they float to ward earth says Lieut Thomas W. Parlow 33 2 marine flier who tust seen getton off Guadalcanal and won the Distinguished Flying Croca They'd bail out of their barns ing planes at about 6000 feet which was not unusual Furlow told a Martia corps combat corre spondent But at about £ 000 feet They'd unbuckle the parachute har ness and simply jump out We cowdn't understand it unless It war a new kind of darnesirl

Kearney Mesa Galil Iap Fiiers Earth Thomas W. Parlow Getton Guadalcanal Furlow Martia Corps

Army fugitive hunted while fighting Japs in the Pacific

The Abneys of Iberville request an end to the Army search for their son Dr. Richard Abney who is said to be fighting Japanese forces in the Southwest Pacific. The hunt, begun April 25, followed reports of his desertion as a Curr ough violator.

Villago, Fay En Ins Richard Abney Southwest Pacific Bertram Abney Iberryville, Th Army

Congress Pleased By Churchill Talk

Congress applauded Churchill’s pledge to fight alongside the United States against Japan and other enemies as he outlined war aims before a United Nations gathering. A few dissenting votes questioned Britain’s plans, while many lawmakers felt the briefing clarified the alliance’s path to victory.

Whonington Briteanu Japan Britain United States Chandler D.ky Nat Churchill India Burma Russia

Caesarean Birth For Girl Triplets In Chicago

Three girls born by Caesarean section at Chicago hospitals. At Columbus Hospital Mrs Mary Pehy, 33, delivered Frances, Joan and Helen with weights ranging from about 4 pounds 0 ounces to 4 pounds 4 ounces. Doctors reported the births occurred Tuesday and were placed in incubators at Michael Reese Hospital.

Chicago Way Zu Pitts Michael Reese Hospital Columbus Hospital Mary Pehy Frances Joan Helen

Bath No Excuse for Dimout Violation

Plainfield officials insist there is no excuse for not blacking out during air raids. Judge Kenny W. Clementa rules against any leniency, citing civic duty and safety. The improbable hearing notes misprints and unclear details but emphasizes strict blackout compliance.

Plainfield M. J Clu Kenny W. Clementa Sith Allen Moran Clements

Barrymore Hospital Star Treated For Food Poisoning

Lionel Barrymore hospitalized at St John s Catholic hospital in Santa Monica after food poisoning, doctors say. He is expected to recover and resume acting duties soon as he completes medical treatment.

Lions Barrymore St. John's Catholic Hospital Santa Monica

Bill Holden Leads Cast in Empire Film Young and Willing

William Holden headlines the cast of Young and Willing at the Empire Theater with Busan Fay ward among top players. The story follows a group of young dreamers and actors striving to make good led by Jon Bronaway. Eddie Bracken Robert Benchley Martha O’Driscoll and Barbara Britton also in leading roles.

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