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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
4
San Antonio police record a mass juvenile arrest after a chaotic night with 18 youths in custody, ages 10 to 17, for burglary, robbery, concealed weapons, soliciting, and shoplifting. Several older suspects were taken as well, while concerns from Chief Hopkins urge stricter parental supervision to curb juvenile delinquency.
Louis I Siegr president of the San Antonio Optimists club announced at the sixth district convention a youth prevention program. Under 17 and 18 year olds, supervised groups will mow lawns clean windows and perform minor repairs for 0.50 per hour. Wages will be banked to fund vacations for the youths as recreation workers oversee the groups. George Pickens of the Bexar county probation office stressed parental and school influence on character development.
Eleven honor students at Thomas Jefferson High School will receive scholarships during the graduation exercises at the Ener auditorium Tuesday. Recipients include Alvin Whitley Vernon Newton Randoligh Blumberg David Lieberman Elizabeth Ann Barrett and others. Mrs G Orsinger of the Board of Education will award the scholarships with speakers LE Stuts Matt superintendent and Rogers. At Burbank High School the military home will be stressed and thirty boys are in service with diplomas to be presented to absent graduates by parents. Edison High School will have Dean Paul J Schwab as principal speaker at 5 pm and diplomas presented by N Coward president of the board. Bob Hamner and Janet Sansom receive top honors. One hundred fifteen students will graduate across the schools.
The Texas juvenile court act is seen as a solution to treating pre-delinquent children by Bexar county juvenile officials. It legalizes placing youths in foster or boarding homes approved by county commissioners under state supervision. Foster care is chosen over institutions to help youths adjust, with detention and appeals handled by the juvenile court.
Reports from Russian guerrillas claim German forces cultivated about ten percent of Crimea in the last year. They say half of the harvest was shipped to Germany, a quarter to the army, and the rest to local garrisons. Local hospitals are reportedly used to support German military operations.
HN. E. Eldred of an 810 Buena Vista Street employment agency reports a young man swindled him out of £543. The youth approached with a pretense of securing workers. after repeated procedures, £543 was paid and no workers were obtained.
Maxine Hilbun Goldstein won an annulment of her marriage to Aviation Cadet Julian Goldstein. Judge Quin ordered Goldstein to pay court costs and Hilbun's attorney fees. The courtroom scene showed little emotion as Hilbun, celebrating her 19th birthday, described being free. Attorneys for both sides attended, with cadets from the 108th squadron offering support.
A soldier from San Antonio, Lieutenant Meredithy Martin, received the Medal for Gallantry from Lieutenant General George Kenney at United Nations headquarters in Australia. A dispatch from Australia said Martin and five uninjured comrades tried to rescue crew members from a burning plane after a crash. They saved one man before the flames exploded the ship, according to the citation.
Willie Scheie, 72, found dead in his bed Monday afternoon on the Sirten road farm. His brother Ernest reported concern after no signs of life appeared, Deputy Sheriff Carl Fritsch and Charles Haast forced entry and found him dead. Survived by wife, two sisters, brothers, and grandchildren. Funeral services were planned for Tuesday with Rev. E. Schwengel officiating.
Bernard Goldberg, head of stove ration for San Antonio, outlined a new OPA based program to distribute stoves to those most in need. Only about three of eight applicants will receive stoves as facilities are strained. Eligible applicants must lack a usable stove, show need for essential space, and receive a purchase certificate to obtain prioritized stoves.
A list of servicemen and cadets from Texas and nearby areas advancing in military aviation roles. Names include Capt Robert Hartman and Maj Dick Hartman with links to Cuero and OK A&M, plus several lieutenants, sergeants, and aviation cadets stationed or training at Corpus Christi, Farragut, Greenville, Wendover, and other locations.
A South African pilot Gabe Wanna 2 Fulmer, army fighter pilot of a P-38 Lightning, has been missing in action in North Africa since January 16. Mrs Fulmer, of 1706 Porter Street, received confirmation from a War Department official via Col Wellard White that her husband is presumed missing after serving in November. The family, including Ken and Claudia, awaits further word on his status.
Two individuals Adams and Ervin Howe finalize pre radio ertel shops at the naval armory in Michigan City Indiana. The address 9314 West Travis Street and 66T St James Street are noted in the sparse OCR fragment. Partial details suggest a local trades or manufacturing update with no listed dates or broader context.
Strikes by transit workers tied to wartime labor disputes disrupt Baltimore city transport as 80 percent of street cars and many buses idle. Union officials claim 1000+ members in the hall while delays hit Bethlehem-Druid and Sparrow’s Fair shipyards. Courts contest federal orders to reinstate workers amid broader wage and labor actions.
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