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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1943

Page

8

Slavs Repel Heavy Nazi Attack in Mid Montenegro

The Yugoslav information office and Free Yugoslav radio reported heavy German infantry attacks near Kolasin and Berane in Montenegro repelled by Tito’s Fifth Division. Allied and Yugoslav forces claimed Djukanovic and Katich killed. villages burned as retaliation in the Pirgut area near the Bulgarian border.

Montenegro CAIRG Yugoslav Information Office Milo Djukanovic Josip Broz Djukanovvic Djukanovic Yugoslavia Britain Germany Montenees Mhat Sima Katich Crul Lag Bosnia Information Office Mi- Sorces Svrjig Nis Hig Niss Knjnzvac Fuld Bulis London Nav. 1 Hop Kolasin Berani Iterror Nberation Free Yugoslav Radio

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad

An old advertisement urges treatment of bronchitis with Creomulsion claiming it quickly eases cough, loosens phlegm, and soothes inflamed bronchial membranes without narcotics. The copy guarantees refund if not satisfied and promotes rapid relief and rest.

Navy pilot hero amid Lexington loss and Yugoslav raids

A young navy pilot Lieut. Paul G. Baker faded after luring enemy pilots away from the carrier Lexington, becoming a nation’s hero. Associated dispatches report partisan forces in Serbia capturing rail cars and war materiel, while Allied communiques note German attacks repelled in Orgatia and Slovenia and guerrilla breakthroughs near Debar and Kicevo.

Lexington Paul G. Baker Ssen Vlastibor Chetnik Frigade Serbia Orgatia Slovenia Tita Debar Kicevo Stockholn Yurosiny Drow United States del Tara Wniformis Yugoslavia

Fingerprint ties De Marigny to Oakes murder in Bahamas

In Nassau Bahamas expert Frank Conway testified that a fingerprint found in the room of Sir Harry Oakess murder matches Alfred de Marignys blue right finger. He claimed the prints are identical and come from the same person, a conclusion the defense questioned. The crown expects more witnesses including Lady Fynke Oakes as the trial continues with De Marigny likely to testify last.

Conway de Marigny Rassav Bahamas New York Crown Harry Oakes Alfred de Marigny Frank Conway New York Bureau of Identification Marigny Iizier Ibi de Mangny James O. Barker Mini Police Canwhiy Barker Witler sol_ jony Fynke Oakes Nancy Marinet de Marigny Walter Foskett Palm Beach The Oakes de Mareny Hintstht Pherds

Death of Austin Merchant Probed

An inquest in Austin is probing the death of 61 year old merchant Waller P. Martin found dead in a basement. Authorities report a pistol recovered near his body, with a head wound noted. The case involves the circumstances surrounding the death.

Austin Austing

S A Man Hit by Bus Leaves One in Critical Condition

Charies Houston Bryan, 59, of 4547 South Presa Street, was struck by a Transit Co. bus at the South arrest street intersection Sunday night and remained in critical condition at Santa Rosa Hospital Monday. He suffered a skull fracture after the incident. the driver, JL Nichols, was named.

Charies Houston Bryan South Presa Street South Rrestreet Hat Wells Boulestd Santa Roos Hospital Bryar Robert B. Grevys Hospitil Santa Roseirge JL . Nichols

Corrigan Explains Rent Decisions

Corrigan declared Monday he had no prejudice against service men in rent cases but that the law must be followed. He noted recent county decisions and mentioned special laws for sailors and soldiers in rent cases. He cited 76 idle farms and 1040 figures as part of the discussion.

Corrigan Ao Nurber

Washington Roundup Action Awaited In Coal Strike

Washington reports awaiting outcome of UMW policy committee as 115,000 miners remain on strike. Roosevelt to decide on federal control. looming risk of power shortages and compulsory measures amid postwar policy debate. Senate and House discuss postage, taxes, and local rate reforms with varied proposals.

Winnie the Welder Leads Women in War Industry Work

Washington dispatch notes Winnie the Welder receives praise from the labor department for women entering welders roles in wartime industries. The piece highlights women in railroad shops army and navy depots stove mills machine tool shops munition plants electrical and radio shops and shipyards.

Washington INS Winnie Labor Department Wat Bor Musk Torch Ca

Tax Violators Facing Suits In Franchise Tax Push

Corporations that failed to pay their £20 franchise tax will face suits. Clerk Albert G. Trawalter was advised Monday by Secretary of State Sidney Latham. The tax constitutes a chattel mortgage and may encumber property owned by corporations. Suits filed at a rate of ten daily across the state.

Geudly Albert G. Trawalter Mondey Sidney Latham

War Chest Grants Dallas Sauce of War Effort?

San Antonio reports a war chest totaling $504,116, about 63.6 percent of the $79,254 goal. Women’s division pledges and cash gifts reach $32,547, roughly 35 percent of their quota, with a second official report set for 4 PM Tuesday at Municipal Auditorium. Other divisions show $925,400 in special gifts, plus smaller figures for military and government categories. no country reports yet.

San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Gill LG. Tor Wades Army

Three From S A Missing In Action In Mediterranean

The War Department announced Monday three soldiers reported missing in action in the Mediterranean area. Staff Sgt. Robert Evins, Lt. Lenty G. Milam, and Sat. Alex B. Rodriguez are named with home addresses in Texas and nearby areas. Also missing in the same region is Pfc. Clarence A. Lorenz. Sgt. Clyde G. Lovell of San Antonio is listed as missing in the Exwopesn seen.

Mediterranean War Department Robert 5. Evins Dorothy S. Evins West French Place Puel Lenty G. Milam Mary Gay Milam Wiggins Place Alex B. Rodriguez Viventa B. Rodriguez Hallstrest Clarence A. Lorenz Wilhelm EB. Lorens Johnson City Clyle OG. Lovell Sant Antonio

Youth Stabbed Over Wrist Watch After Tuesday Fight

A youth named Perez, 16, from 2327 South Navidad Street, was stabbed during an argument over a wrist watch following a street wrestling incident in the 509 block of West Houston Street. He suffered four stab wounds to the chest and back and remains in critical condition after being treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. Police are holding the alleged suspect.

Louis Perez South Navidad Street West Houston Street Robert B. Green Homilsl Polige

Nearly All Soft Coal Miners Idle Amid Labor Lockout

The majority of the nation s 374 000 soft coal miners are idle as unions and operators bargain on a new contract. West Virginia and Pennsylvania report near total shutdowns with about 110 000 miners idle in each state. Indiana sees virtually all production halted and about 7 000 idle. Alabama shows no mines working with about 22 000 normally employed, while Missouri and Kansas report nearly all 2 000 workers idle and Tennessee about 8 000 out. A policy committee in Washington weighs pivotal decisions that could lead to federal intervention or a broader government stance on mining.

DOO West Virginia Penn-salvania Siilarly Olio Indiana United Ming Worker's Policy Committee Washington Thaka Edad Intel Varios Tite Pennsylvania Lone Alabama Alabami Henna Lmneis United Mine Missouri Kansas Tennessee

S A Marriage Licenses Show Big Decline

Figures reveal a sharp drop in the number of marriage licenses issued. Clerk Sylve Wemneke notes fewer couples obtained licenses as 1942 comparisons show 8177 licenses in ten months of 1942 versus 7283 in the same period this year, and 1172 in October 1842 against 873 this year.

Mats Sylve Wemneke

London Times Cites U S War Delays Amid Strikes

London Times reports U S war delays blamed on domestic policy and labor disputes. New York dispatch highlights political influence on wages prices and postwar planning. John L Lewis and miners' actions are cited as risking war effort and national unity.

London Times U. S London Nor Europe United States New York Joh L. Lewis United Mine Workers Iit Ue Community di Geiten London Morning Pipers Blikor

Air Cadets Earn Gunnery Wings in Harlingen Ceremony

Three San Antonio aviation cadets earned gunnery wings after completing the naval gunnery course at Harlingen army airfield. Cadets Broderick Warren, Walley Marlin, and Penson Boston are named, with family details provided in the report.

Gan Antonio Aering Guinners Gunhay Harlingen Army Irtela Broderick Warren W. H. Warren Craik Place Walley E. Marlin Wo E Martly Baltimore Avenue Penson

Labor Leaders Urge Unity as CIO Convenes Convention

Labor leaders in Philadelphia open the sixth CIO convention with Philip Macray denouncing political ambition within labor and urging unity to sustain wartime production. Murray stresses nonpartisan action, expansion of organizing, and international labor solidarity toward an unconditional Axis surrender and democratic peace.

Philadelphia Congress of Industrial Organeaations Philip Macray Minky Congress AL Poltase Sks Murray

Light Gas Mask for Desert and Jungle Unveiled

A new lightweight gas mask designed for desert and jungle use by Woelure is announced. The device aims to blend simple design with enhanced protection for harsh environments.

Desert Alec ‘Unearth

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