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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1943

Page

10

Reds Seize Nazi Position Near Kharkov

Soviet forces claimed a key position southeast of Kharkov near Lisichansk, seizing ground after heavy fighting and repelling German efforts. Moscow also reported widened bridgehead on the Donets and large-scale Soviet gains elsewhere as Berlin warned of counterattacks and guerilla activity behind lines.

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Rubber Workers Ordered to Return to Work Amid Wage Dispute

May 22 report from Wishingson and Harlingen notes rubber workers in several plants across Ohio and nearby states must resume duties after the rubber board approved an industry-wide wage increase. The action aligns with earlier walkouts sparked by the disputed raise, affecting an estimated 33,000 employees as manufacturing facilities prepare to regain production.

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Del Rio Man Surrenders After Slaying

Del Rio man surrenders to Sheriff Owen after a fatal shooting of George Wood 43 in the 2500 block South Flores. Wood died hours later at Robert B. Green Hospital. Wood’s wife said they were traveling to San Antonio to buy produce for a market in Uvalde when attacked. The suspect, identified as Cummings, was jailed pending a preliminary hearing after surrendering at the sheriff’s office.

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Reds to Disband Internationale Reds to Disband Internationale

Moscow radio reported May 22 that the executive committee of the Communist Internationale recommended disbanding the organization due to wartime inability to convene a congress. The decree urged sections to focus on fighting German fascism and its allies while freeing members from old rules.

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Bearded Sub Crew Relives Firsts On Sea Patrol

New London May 22 reports from a periscope officer on a bearded crew aboard a submarine nicknamed the Tokyo Express recounts its first prize a Japanese troop ship and its first torpedo. The account notes the sub’s early routine patrols after Pearl Harbor and the crew’s thrill at enemy contact amid broadcasts denouncing the Americans.

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Dies Hails End of Comintern

Jasper May 22 Representative Martin Dies of Texas hailed the action of the Soviet government in dissolving its Comintern, calling it possibly the most important decision by the Soviet Union. He said it could signal the death knell of the Communist movement worldwide, and urged Congress to purge Communist sympathizers and enforce existing laws to end subversive activities.

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Three-Way Parleys Seen As Reds Aim

Washington reports in authoritative circles that Moscow may use the move to suspend the Communist International to set up a meeting between Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill. Secretary Hull discussed the development with Lord Halifax as officials see possible hopes for improved Soviet relations. The timing may align with Joseph Stalin’s reception of a letter from President Roosevelt inviting a meeting.

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Texan Navy Cross triple heroes highlighted in ceremony

Admiral Nimitz decorated nine submarine men at Pearl Harbor including three Texans with multiple honors. Cigny BR from Normangee earned his third Navy Cross and Silver Star, Dudley W. Marton received a Navy Cross with Gold Star, and Frank W. Fenno earned a third Navy Cross with Gold Star. Other honorees included A W Taylor and Richard H Okane with Silver Stars and Brown of Core, Arkansas with Navy and Marine Corps Medal.

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Filter Center Seeks Women for Immediate Aircraft Warning Openings

Mrs W H Quirk director of women at the center announces 200 vacancies for women aged 16 to 45 in aircraft warning service. Volunteers will work two days a week, three hours daily, reporting to room 221 in the Brdell building. Quirk notes most women with keen jobs have been transferred or will move, making rapid filling necessary.

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Valley Charges Labor Pirating Amid Beet Field Labor Debate

Reports say labor agencies lure agricultural workers from the Lower Rio Grande Valley to the Middle West beet fields. Valley farmers protest lax enforcement of labor agency laws, arguing protections for cotton pickers are inadequate and recruitment continues despite rules.

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Your Ration Calendar Your Ration Calendar

Coffee Stamp No 2 in book good for one pound through May 0 butar stamp No 12 in book good for five pounds Ahrovish May 24 stamps 4a and 18 in book good for pounds each for home canning Stamp a3 to book 1 good for powder Jyner May 25 Meats cheeses fat canned foods Fed coupons valid May in the following order through Stay ULi Fy May 23 G May 0M H May 16 31 J May 22 June 30 canned and processed foods Bureau countermeasures G H and J valid through Sundays 7 Die counters K Lona M x and J! from May 24 through July 7 Shres Stamun 17 in book 4 goat for ace pair through Jung 15 1 Gasoline No 2 coupons in A book

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Unclear OCR Entry on June Election and Battery Costs

Fragmentary text mentions May 47 and June 30 dates, four gallons, wires deadline for second officers, and a C book section. Readable items include Behonk holders and Nadage names. insufficient context to determine event, location, or entities.

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