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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1943

Page

6

Allied Chiefs to Submit Offensive Plans Next Week

President Roosevelt and Churchill plan to study top Allied military adviser's recommendations over the coming week with final decisions expected next week. They target Japan highly as the main objective with half the air force in the Pacific and ship production rising toward Victory ships. National Maritime Day tribute noted to sailors aiding the war effort.

Associated Press Roosevelt Priday Japan United Sietes Pacific Churchill Mint Congress Zid Ade Chiefs of Staffs I. Shits Italy

Pearl Harbor Destroyer Reincarnated At Mare Island

Vallejo Calif May 24 The destroyer Downes mortally damaged at Pearl Harbor has been rebuilt in a new hull. Navy repair men installed inter organs of the old ship preserving its spirit and about 30 percent of the original machinery including turbines propeller shafts and other operating equipment moved from Pearl Harbor to Mare Island Navy Yard for the launch of the revived Downes.

Vallejo Calif Downes Pearl Harbor Mare Island Navy Yard

Del Rio Appoints Terrell to Head New Quarantine Hospital

Terrell of Del Rio named superintendent of the new quarantine hospital near detective headquarters, set to open about June 1. He is a former state representative from Val Verde County. Lieut. Col. Alanza Brand of the federal Public Health Service will serve as medical director.

Turney ‘Terrell of del Rio P. L. Anderson Health Department United States Public Health Servicer Terrell Val Verde County Alanza Brand Federal Public Health Service

Rosin Trial Set for June 7 in County Funds Case

William J. Rosin, indicted on six counts of misappropriating about $10,000 in county funds, has a June 7 trial date in Criminal District court. Leonard Brown is attorney for Rosin.

William J. Rosin Criminal District Court Leonard Brown Rosin

Loss of Half Cotton Corn Crops Feared in Bexare County

County Farm Agent Henry A. Fitzhugh warns farmers that one third to one half of the normal cotton and corn crops may be lost if rain does not come within two weeks. All crops are six weeks late due to rainfall deficiency, with potential ruin for late corn if no rain within 10 to 15 days.

Bexare Henry A. Fitzhugh Fitzhugh

Union Permitted to Sell $1500 in War Bonds

Local 14 of the Carpenters and Joiners union was authorized to sell 1500 worth of war bonds to pay sick benefits while a hearing is set for June 1 in the 31st District Court. The injunction suit and mandamus tied to the local were filed by the National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Hearing before Judge Robert W. Terrell scheduled. funding agreement postponed further action.

Carpenters and Joiners Union National Brotherhood of Gerventers and Joiners of America Robert W. Terrell

Jap Warns Reds Not To Give U S Bases

London May 21 An official Japanese spokesman in Tokyo warned Russia against supplying the United States with Siberian air bases. The broadcast said any attempt to share Siberian bases would have an important bearing on Russo Japanese relations. The spokesman later said there was no official information on any Soviet move toward arming Siberian bases for America.

London Tokyo Russia America Siberia Siberian United States Basra

Swedes Reveal New Twin-Engine Bomber Design

Berlin radio and Stockholm reports describe a new Swedish bomber with twin engines and heavy armor. The aircraft carries a three-man crew, can drop bombs from high altitude, and its speed remains unconfirmed. US War Information notes Swedish parliament members and a separate claim of a faster fighter in development.

Svesk U. S. Office of War Information Hoerby

Italian Fascist Shakeup Reported

Berlin radio reported Carlo Scorza Mussolini's ally takes over the party organization of combatants in Rome. Col Allesandri Scala named chief of staff of Fascist youth groups amid recent expulsions by Mussolini and policy shifts.

London Magsiminb-Aew Italy Berlin Carlo Scorza Mussolini DNB Elso Rome Associated Press Col Allesanden ‘Scala Violen Enpes Scorga Wie

Triplets Born to Soldier's Wife in Denver

Buckley field personnel report the birth of triplets to Mrs. Hazel Levine, wife of Sgt. Robert Levine, an instructor at the army air force base near Denver. The babies Marilyn Ronald and Richard weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces 4 pounds 8 ounces and 5 pounds 1 ounce at a Denver hospital.

Denver INS Buckley Hazel Levine Robert ©. Levine Army Gir Force Bade Levines Chicago Marilyn Ronald Richard

Six Nazi Barges Sunk On Black Sea Front

Nazi naval losses reported as six troop barges sunk in the Black Sea near Anapa and Kerch amid Soviet artillery and air strikes. Communiques claim German infantry attempts near Novorossiysk were repulsed with heavy losses while Red forces attacked supply lines and gun positions. More German troops and equipment destroyed in Leningrad and Rostov areas, with two Soviet vessels sunk off the Caucasus by German forces.

Black Sea Nogarassick Anapa Kerch Taman Novorossisk Peninsua Smolensk Leningrad Rastov Seysk Tzyum Lishchansk Donets River Vcommuunique Hecht Caucasus

Inquirin Photographer Quote From Stayton Blan On War

The text appears garbled but includes a photographer quote about providing troops with supplies. It mentions pay, prices, and wartime needs, suggesting a discussion on military support and material requirements as the war ends. The fragment references Liberal views and consumer costs.

Few Fooled by Shoe Rationing

The Economic Stabilization Director Byrnes announced shoe rationing stating about one third of American sole leather is taken by the Government for Armed Forces and Lend-Lease. This share comprises all the best soles, the five top grades, and none of these superior materials have been allocated to civilian shoes since April of last year despite high prices.

Byrnes

Schnepp Heads Social Worker Group At St Marys Campus

Gerald J Schnepp head of sociology at St Marys University was elected president of the San Antonio Social Workers Association. New officers were installed at the annual meeting on St Marys campus. Other officers include Mrs Guah Banke Conner first vice president Pyda McCarthy Jr second vice president Miss Josephine Ardadhent recording secretary Mrs Aurelia Garnett corresponding secretary Miss Virginia Belby reporter Rita S Pieming Bulletin editor and E Co Satie named treasurer.

Gerald J. Schnepp St. Manus University San Antonio Secror Workers’ Association St. Mary's Brother Schoepp Wil Prd Catholic University American Association of Social ‘Workers Gua Hh Banke Conner Pyda McCarthy

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