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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1943

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Spot Loans to Texas Small War Plants Expand

The Associated Press reports Texas small war plants can access spot loans up to 28,009 from four War Production Board offices in Houston Dallas San Antonio and El Paso to convert factories for war production. SWPC officials state aims to accelerate mobilization, decentralize operations, and push contracts to small manufacturers.

Associated Press Texas War Production Board Smafler War Plants Corporation WPR Washington Cal Robert W. Johnson Chaman SWPC Houston Dallas Sah Antenis Pasa Sayz Jacktson Congress Johnson SWEC Reconstruction Finance Attie WPB Yera Beneld M. Nelson Wright Patmson House Ootaraltzer, crimeAll BWPC Army Navy Tressury Mariie Commission Lend Lease Turkish Congress Senate

Housing Problem in The More The Mer

Comedy shows in Washington at the Astor and Lexas theatres about a housing shortage. Jean rents half her apartment to Coburn who then halves his share to McCrea, sparking comic mix ups with a cast including Richard Gaines and Don Douglas. George Stevens directs the film.

Sean Arnur Yoer Sacurea Ana Charles Coburn Washington, D. GO Astec Lexas Jean Coburn McCrea Richard Gaines Brice Bennett Frank Sully Clyde Fillmore Don Douglas George Stevens San Antonio

Japs At Attu Leave Rich Spoils and Sniper Threats

At Attu May 17 a 60 member outpost fell to Japanese forces who abandoned ample supplies including soap, cigarettes, medicines, a portable steam bath, and clothing while snipers held hills near the post. Meats and greens scarce, but rice, dried fish, soy sauce, and canned goods remained amid heavy blankets and fur lined shoes. In Seattle on May 23, Wright Johnson bedridden from war wounds joins eight Attu casualties at Pacific Northwest Army Hospital after a fogbound transfer.

ATA Cabiustar Attu Nis Eigen Benquet Seattle Legk Forrest Wright Johnson Plat River Manchinist Pacific North- West Army Hospital Usey Johnson

Texas Junior Historians Dig Into Texas History Scraps

Texas students in 61 high schools form Junior Historians to collect local history through scrap drives, tours, and magazines. Rockefeller Foundation grants $35,000 to support the Texas Historical Association and its chapters.

Jack Maguire Tail Texas Élate Generaliolx Jusior Rockefeller Foundation Texas Historical Ausociation Senia Junius Texas Knenascal Association Dr. Webb Forest Avenue High School Dallas Texas Historical Association Austin New York Indiana Oreston Pennsylvania Wisconsin Michigan Mesisaippi J Oklahoma New Mexico Texas Amup Carroll Hope Chambers of Commerce Carsell Joan Lon

Two Charged With Cattle Theft At Castroville Road

Two women were arrested after four stolen Hereford cows were recovered on the old Castroville road and charged Saturday in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court. Three complaints filed by Texas Ranger Lee Miller named Frank Jyrea and Ed Martinez. Cows valued at $100 each were stolen from Greyrey C. Gruth's ranch in the Bushnell apartments. Miller said he had been surveilling the pair for weeks.

Castroville

Yugoslav Leader Sends Congrats to Allied Leaders

Gen Praja Mihailovic from his mountain hideout headquarters sent congratulations to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower Gen. Bernard J. Montgomery and other Allied military leaders in North Africa on their tremendous victory the Yugoslav government said for Suy.

London Praja Mihailovic Deight D. Eisenhower North Africa Suy

Highlights on EtSa Saturday Evening Report to the Nation

A weekly wrap of world events aired on EtSa with segments including Cy Thanks to the Yanks and radio game features. Groucho Marx segment includes Joe Brown meeting regulars Vitella O'Brien and Donald Dickson, plus possible music and news reports from Rome and the Pacific.

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Dancing Sisters in Hollywood Glamour Notes May 2

Hollywood gossip notes of May 2 report George Jessel dating Beverly Whitney and Ida Lupine shining in film. Rosie Dally, now married to a millionaire, oversees talent while Pat O’Brien and Ann Sheridan pursue Palm Springs projects. Medy Lamarr contemplates film work amid wedding day disruptions and Karlene’s social. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer corners "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" rights as contracts rise. Public figures include Lily and Conrad Veldt, Shirley Koss, and Paul Honoff. studio plans span Fox West Coast and Broadway.

Cinb New York Mr. and Hearts Rosie Atys Irving Tyetcher Medy Lamarr Iain Ehondr Duige Holland John Loder Lily Conrad Veldt Conrad Ste Charles Mend B. B. Kohane Shirley Koss Chester Paul Honoff War Department Metro Guldwyn-tdwyer Tokyo Pail Honrard

Poised Dust Storms Meet East Coast Fun, Bugs Baer Report

In a garbled column by Arthur Bugs Baer, a chaotic preview blends dust storms with punning asides about Washington ideas for the original states, racing tracks, and a push for ads and war bonds. The piece hints at a bright flash amid confusion and a conflicted focus on public notices and distractions.

Intense air battles rage near Kuban in World War II update

Moscow reports heavy air combat northeast of Novorossiysk as German and Russian forces clash amid tank driven advances. Red Star claims 197 German planes shot down in three days with battles continuing. Berlin cites Russian gains and heavy losses on both sides. Public notices urge readers to view classified ads.

Moscow Navorresisk Red Army Berlin Red Star Red Army Organ Kubas ‘Tiger Gattenmts Kuban Aisseult Caucasus Gine

War Bond Lights Shine Brighter Than Four Stadium Beacons

Wartime brief highlights a line of anti aircraft searchlights with a billion candle power, costing 27500 dollars each. These beacons illuminate four major league ballparks or over 20600 homes, aiding air defense and protecting lives as they sweep the skies for enemy planes. Citizens are urged to fund war bonds to support these protective devices.

Lost Livestock Ad from S A Livestock Lines Help

Local notice seeks to recover missing livestock with a light bid. The ad mentions contact through S A Livestock and an Adwriter price of Bis F-129b for placing the ad, signaling a low cost recovery effort.

Cait Joan Lynn

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