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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

4

Sub Survivor Lloyd Maness Saved Crew On Squalus

Bortsmouth New Hampshire May 25 Electrician's Mate Lloyd B Maness of Greensboro North Carolina described a heroic act aboard the sinking submarine Squalus to save five men by holding a water tight bulkhead door open long enough for others to pass through He recalled forcing the door closed while the vessel tilted and water rose Then he moved to join the crew acknowledging the need to act without sentiment amid the disaster and noting others in the dry section had closed doors ahead of them

Bortsmouth N. H Lloyd B. Maness Greensboro N .C Maness O'Hara Blanchard Isaacs Boulton Rob Washburn John 3 Batick

Complete list of victims and survivors of submarine disaster

Portsmouth New Hampshire publishes a complete list of those saved and dead from the submarine disaster off Fort Portsmouth. Names span ranks from Lieutenants to seamen, including Harold C. Preble naval architect, William Isankos, Raymond F. O’Hara, and Robert L. Washburn among the survivors, and Ensign Joseph Patterson and James A. Aitken among the dead, with multiple trips noted for rescues and a roster of officers and sailors across several cities and states.

Portsmouth N. H Fortsmouth John Nichols Chicago Beer Harold C. Preble Naval Architect Portsmouth Navy Yard Roland Blanchard Hersey Mich William Isankos Washington, DC Bagilio Galvan Thajay Capiz F. C Lloyd B. Maness Greensboro N. C Francis Murphy Charlestown Mass Raymond F. O'Hara Elmira Warren W. Smith Jr LaPorte Texas Woburn Leonard D. Medriros New Bedford Torpédomat Carlton B. Powell Cardiff By the Sea Calif Alfred G. Prien Gad Francisco O. F P. Naquin Alexandria Leo William T. Doyle Jr Baltimore Allen Carlisle Bryson Greensville Eugene Donald Cravens Thayer Charles Smith Muney Tulare Call Yeoman Donate Peralta Amsterdam N. Y Seaman Carl N. Pierce Kansas City Kan Charles A. Powell Leraville Ensign Joseph Patterson Oklei

Sailors recount dive and bulkhead action aboard ship

A crew member describes tainted water, freezing conditions, and the moment officers evacuated survivors. He explains closing a bulkhead door under duty, insisting he would repeat the act if needed and expresses deep respect for fallen shipmates despite not seeking credit.

Falcon Naquin

Graduates Celebrate Largest Kelly Field Class to Date

Kelly Field held graduation exercises for 165 airmen including four regular army officers four Philippine officers and 147 flying cadets. Col Herbert A White delivered the address and diplomas were presented. cadets receive reserve commissions and temporary active duty at Kelly and Randolph.

Kelly Field Theeld Herbert A. White US 8 Genlerrl Elehth Corps Kelly Flatd Randolph Field Kelly Held Napoleon Wit Jung 4 West

Graduation Set As Southwest Texas Dean Addresses San Antonio Class

Dr Alfred W Nolle dean of Southwest Texas State Teacher college will address the largest graduation class in University of San Antonio history at 8 p m Thursday in the open air auditorium. Seventy students will graduate with W W Jackson presenting the diploma and CN Wunder awarding the graduates. The Rev Albert P Shirkey will give the invocation and Rev Barmiel L Terry the benediction. Miss Maydell Miller will sing with Robert Marvel performing an original piano piece Festival Majorga and Miss Jeannette Erlich a violin solo. All are seniors as processional and recessional will be played by the university orchestra.

Alfred 4. Wnolle Southwest Texas State Teacheral College University of San Antonio W. W. Jackson Cn, Wunder Albert P. Shirkey Barmiel L. Terry Maydell Miller Robert Marvel Jeannette Erlich

Sergeant Madden at Texas Theater

Wallace Beery stars as Sergeant Madden in the new feature at the Texas Theater on Friday with Alan Curtis Tom Brown and Laraine Johnson in support roles Fay Holden Marc Lawrence Marion Martin and David Gorcey. The program also includes an Our Gang comedy a Three Pigs cartoon and a newsreel.

Wallace Beery Bergeant Madden Texas Theater Alan Curtis Tom Brown Laraine Johnson Fay Holden Marc Lawrence Marion Martin David Gorcey Skorta Our Gang

European scholar Dr Walter Naumann joins Pacific College faculty

In Newberg Oregon on May 5, Dr Walter Naumann a European scholar and Nazi persecution victim joined Pacific College as a faculty member. He will teach foreign languages and social science, expanding the college’s academic offerings.

Naumann Seacnes Newberg Ore Walter Naumann Pacific College

SUPREME RUSS SESSION OPENS AS BRETTON TALKS MOVE

In Moscow the Supreme Soviet convened with Ane Andreleff presiding as Britain launches new proposals for a British French Russian defense pact. Stalin was absent, while Maxim Litvinov attended after being displaced May 3 as foreign commissar. The session adjourned after adopting the agenda.

Britain Soviet Union Ane Gre Andreleff Sa Moscow Magime Joseph Btalin Maxim Litvinoff

Midnight Show Celebrates Graduates at Texas Theater

High school graduates join a late night program at 11 30 p m in the Texas Theater featuring the film Sorority House with Anne Shirley and James Ellison. Gift drawings with 160 prizes are announced through Joske’s cooperation and theater management invites all to attend amid planned surprises. Kangaroo Rodeo event highlights Australian rodeos and cowboys keeping animals.

Texas Theater 18 Anne Shirley James Ellison

Approval Seen for Widespread Government Reorganization

Republicans and Democrats both indicated minimal opposition in the House to a Senate resolution endorsing President Roosevelt’s government reorganization plans. The first plan would consolidate departments and take effect June 24, the second July 7, with debate expected next week.

Washington Senate Roosevelt House

Horn control rule noted for Cubs vehicles

Report notes that dual horns are not allowed on automobiles in Cubs and references an exact line about horn emissions. Ministry guidance outlines enforcement and safety considerations for vehicle horns in the region.

Cubs

MOPAG Reports Net Income For April 1930

Missouri Pacific shows net railway operating income of 28234 in April reversing a 110098 deficit last year and 1089388 total for January-April 1930 vs 638071 a year earlier. International-Great Northern subsidiary posts an April deficit of 88286, with a prior April deficit of 110665 in 1858.

Louls Missouri Pacific Incoma International-Great Northern

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