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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
4
United States troops slug through Carigara as First Cavalry and 1st Division units push toward the town. Allied tanks scour the western hills of Leyte while planners hope to open a coastal road to the south and trap remaining Japanese defenders.
Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church for Mrs. Ruth Bixsbeth Sider Mueller 34 who died Wednesday at her home 107 Westover Street. Burial was in Mission Cemetery. She was a native San Antonian and member of St. Mark's Church. Survivors include her husband Herbert J. Mueller parents Mr. and Mrs. Whiter P. Shafer brother Walter P. Shader Jr and grave father Andrew S Stevens all of San Antonio.
Brownwood area readers report on a proposed veterans hospital with Gene Mattox of Brownswood and Representative G. Fisher mentioning a survey to determine need. Angleo also asks for a hospital, reflecting local push for medical facilities.
Thirteen defendants had charges dropped after officials ruled they were not participants in the games. Forty-five remained, with seven of the 25 guilty pleas fined $25 plus costs totaling $19.40 for gaming. Additional names, addresses, and charges listed. four operators face felony charges.
Meliiusy a 48 year old ex conv ict who had confessed to mutilation of Mrs Juite Gives in Rooming houses here Oct 4 died Thursday at county hospital. He had been shot multiple times during a Galveston gun battle Oct 8 and suffered a spine wound. He was transported to the county hospital after initial recovery in Galveston. Surgeons operated Wednesday night but he died at 5 a.m. Thursday. The district attorney’s office loses chance to seek the electric chair.
From Leyte by IEporter, Filipina guerrillas who aided U S forces seek independence from the United States. They argue poverty and hope for development of Leyte as a resource, while many still express loyalty to America as a key protector. A faded interview recalls a Philippine guerilla commander stating he remains American.
New York November reports a bribe plot involving an Army air corps flier and three suspects aiming to keep relatives from service. Maj. Walter V. Radovich, 24, Los Angeles, held at Mitchel Field. two others, Usdan and Bayer, connected to a scheme offering gifts and war bonds to sway Radovich. US attorney notes Radovich had moved privates to a theater unit and allegedly doctored bonds for the illicit transfer.
Houston reports Dr. Homer Price Rainey, ousted UT president, says he cannot compromise his stand on academic freedom and university management principles. He asserts the regents demanded withdrawal of his October 12 statement, and backs acting president Dr. Painter with Vice President J. Alton Burdine while lamenting the lost chance for settlement.
American air forces report ongoing operations in the Philippines area. U S bombers and fighters attacked Japanese tankers off Borneo and targets on Celebes and Halmahera. Liberators and fighters dropped bombs totaling tens of tons, destroying ships, aircraft and enemy installations as the campaign advances.
Text reflects a UT president's view that the University of Texas could become one of America's great universities. It urges Texans to support the university morally and financially to fulfill founders' dream of a university of the first class. The president calls serving UT the greatest joy of his life.
A garbled report notes amphibious tanks and rehire terms linked to a corporation. Fragmentary text mentions a 30 day window and voters in a forthcoming election, with unclear references to Preduehign and pilizators.
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