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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1942

Page

2

Airacobra fighters to Europe touted as deadly air weapon

Bell Aircraft promotes the Airacobra as the fastest most armoured pursuit plane with a single liquid cooled engine and cannon. Bell executives claim it will surpass Axis fighters and deliver long range capability despite weather delays. Reporters note hidden armament and high firepower, hailing it as an engine of deadly air combat.

Buffalo Uncle Sam Bell Aircraft Lawrence D Bell National Association of Manufacturers Victory Atracobra United Nations Atracoura

Yankee Pair Repair Ship In Mid Air

Two American airmen named as Ag t John Engelman of Indiana and Cpl Pat Norton of Missouri were lowered by rope to fix a jammed bomb bay door on a damaged bomber near Lae New Guinea after a UN air strike. The repair may have saved the aircraft as its speed was reduced by the malfunction.

London Damber Agt John Engelman Indiana Pat Norton St. Louis United

Chickens Sell High At Ue Markets In Pa Ani Pub

Department of Commerce reports chickens are selling in Ue markets in the Republic of Pa Ani for as much as 2.60 dollars each, reflecting rising prices for poultry.

Republic of Paani Department of Commerce

University of San Antonio Summer Defense Courses

Several defense courses will be offered by the University of San Antonio during a summer session. Included is a course to prepare teachers for instruction by the education training program. A business education course is offered to prepare students for immediate employment covering typing shorthand filing operating business machines and office practice and management.

University of San Antone Eatentan Pitot Tyatnlag Ty Sino

Labor Sticks To Churchill in Labour Conference Vote

London May 23 A Labor party show of support for the Churchill government carried the day at a conference voting 2 919 000 to 104 000 against an amendment condemning Labour’s role in the government The resolution urged continuance of the war until victory and noted Lord Starbolgi’s suggestion to withdraw Labour members from the cabinet.

London UPI Labor Party Churchill Lord Starbolgi Labor Clement Attlee Dominions

Highway Group To Meet in Austin Thirteenth Annual Meet

The Gold rado Gull The Away association will hold its thirteenth annual meeting in Austin from May 31 to June 2 with the theme Make C-Gon IK to the Pan American highway.

Austin

War in France and Greece 25 Years Ago Today

The record notes German advances north of the Aisne and near Braye in France with French counterattacks in Champagne hills and Mount Carilier. In Crete King George flees to Egypt while Britain searches the seas for the German battleship Bismarck as Nazi forces push into Crate.

Alste Braye France Germany Champagne Hills Mount Carilier George Greece Crete Egypt Britain Adina Bismarth

Barrymore Still Holding His Own

Barrymore remains in fair condition as doctors at Hollywood Presbyterian treat pneumonia and kidney infection. The 70 year old actor was hospitalized after a weekend outing and is reported to have spent a fairly restful night under care.

Barrymore Molly Wood Mey Mingie Harrynore Getor Hollywood Presbyterian

Paper Scores In Libel Suit

The United States court of appeals upheld a lower court ruling granting a $250,000 libel judgment to Eleanor M. Patterson publisher of the Washington Times-Herald and others. The suit, filed by Rep. Maret T. Sweeney of Ohio, concerned a Washington Times-Herald column by Drew Pearson and Robert Allen alleging opposition to a Cleveland federal judgeship. The appeal involved other papers and the case cites libel per se under New York law.

Washington United States Court of Appeals Eleanor M. Patterson Washington Times-Herald Maret T Sweeney Ohio Te Wimes-Herald Emer Jeb Burk Fried Cleveland Drew Pearson Robert Allen Washington Daily Distriect Court Patterson Schenectady New York United States Supreme Court Iligants

Sick of Us Flier Claims Jap Bases Bombed Often

United Nations air crews in New Guinea and New Britain beat back Japanese bases with frequent raids. Captain Ewbank and crew members describe fierce fighter actions, Zero fighters shot down, and heavy antiaircraft barrages as they press on with missions, despite losses.

Pat Robinson Snb United Nations Australia INS New Guinea New Britain Vaday Johnny Hwhank Minneapolis Schank

Crack Russian Pilots Favor U S Planes On Front

May 25 report details a Soviet pursuit squadron defending Moscow using American built aircraft including the Bell Airacobra Kittyhawk and Tomahawk. Pilots praise maneuverability and speed of the Cobras and Tomahawks with several downed German planes and high honors awarded to pilots Gorbatyakov and Lyovin.

RED Air Force Moscow Ruxala Maren Russia Hnion Gorbatyukov Afracobra Russtan Semeon Lyovin The Red Banner

Police Probe Three Car Thefts In City

Three cars were reported stolen. One at 723 Hopkins Street belonging to Joe O H Brown. Another was taken from a parking place on College Boulevard. A third theft was reported from 20 West Market Street. Police investigate names John Hoges Lester Ebner and others.

Joe O H. Brown Hopkins Street Iall Cap Duncanfel John Hoges Funston Place College Boulevard Lester Ebner Nori Presa Alf West Market Street

Caddie Killed By Golf Ball at Country Club

An 11 year old caddie, Donald Kraft, died after being struck in the head by a golf ball at a country club. The ball was driven by Tony Tee of Houx Falls. The incident occurred on May 24 and the boy died an hour later at a hospital.

Donald Joi Kraft Ctotie Tony Tee Houx Falls

S A Cadet Geis Medal Event At San Antonio Field Day

Gen Claude VY Birkhead honors standout cadet of the school while Robert Hill wins Judge Charles W. Anderson medal for outstanding junior cadet. Frank Salida and Ra mon Salida among top finishers as 3000 attendees witness drills, contests, and musical novelty.

Jack Leopata San Antonio Sepia Claude VY. Birkhead American Legion Peacock Miliary Academy Robert Hill Austen Charles W. Anderson Fomby Douglas Gamble Minneapolis Frank Rodriguez Monterrey J Dimes Surrells Sau Antonio Memphis Texas Monkey Oil

U S to Buy Private Guns Under War Department Plan

News item reports a government plan where private rifles from Springfield and Enfield lines will be examined to determine eligibility for military use. A National Stifle association facilitates the process with volunteers aiding in rifle inspection. Owners who surrender arms may receive up to 47.64 dollars for Springfield rifles and 12.50 dollars for Enfields.

Sidney FP. Moreno Quedy Ranecourt A. L. Coliole Drexel Avenue Springside Enfield War Department Army Armance Springfield Red Ordnance

Beating Heat With Mosiena Cent Powder

A vague ad style note touts Mosiena Cent Powder as a cooling medicated vegetable based diaper powder. It claims moisture absorption reduces irritation and helps prevent diaper rash with references to adults and babies and mentions several brand sounding terms.

McGarty Urges Grads to Marry and Practical Living

Canyon May 6 VP Jonny McGarty editor of the Amari on Globe News gave a commencement address to 128 West Texas State College graduates. He urged marriage with a firm partner, raising children, involvement in community activities, saving money, and pursuing ongoing personal growth. McGarty, who earned a bachelor of science degree after 22 years, is married with three children.

Canyon Jonny McGarty Amattio West ‘Texas State College Grad Prember McCarty The Amariion Globe-News

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