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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1941

Page

3

Schnabel Sees College as Investment

G P Schnabel backer of a junior college plan argues it would keep college money within Bexar County, reduce costs for San Antonio students, and avoid a new countywide tax district. Taxpayers' Defense League questions state role and defense priorities, while proponents cite local economic and educational benefits.

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Pig's Appendix Clue to Winter Foretold by Farmer

Redmond Oregon November 6 Wr- Farmer EL Reese of Droverdam examined a pig's appendix and predicted a bald winter. Neighbors prepared for deep snow as they believe the seer in the pig's appendix can read winter severity with accuracy. Reeve mentioned a past similar omen and hinted at a long forgotten clue.

Redmond Ore Farmer EL Reese Droverdam Tie Reeve

Army Revekan Benefit at Crockett Hotel Friday

A benefit party will be held at the Army Telegraph Lodge No. 254 with organizer Tom M. Childe, vice grand. The event will take place Friday at 8:20 PM in the Crockett hotel and supports the Army Revek an fund.

Beneft Army Telekah Crockett Hotel

City Officers Join Camp Visit to Camp Bowie Open House

City officers and the Quinana city commission announce a Sunday visit to Camp Bowie on November 18 for a large open house hosted by Light-sponsored motoreads. Coupons remain strong and plans include departure details and rates to be announced.

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Camp Bowie Open House Plans Hit Snags

The San Antonio Light reports Camp Bowie open house plans amid confusion and scattered details. An inspection set for the division and several families, friends, and relatives expected to visit by car, plane, or train, with travel arrangements and RSVP style notes scattered throughout.

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General Lee Takes Command of 2nd Division at Fort Sam Houston

Brig. Gen. John H. Lee assumed command of the 2nd Division at Fort Bam Houston, succeeding Maj. Gen. Jony N. Greely. Lee, a West Point graduate and decorated World War II veteran, previously led in France with the 88th and 9th divisions, earned the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, and Croix de Guerre, and arrives after serving as chief of engineers in Washington and in flood prevention roles. He reported Wednesday afternoon after a brief leadership conference and will oversee the division during its current tour of duty.

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Chinese Armies To Aid Russians

A dispatch from New York reports a Japanese dominated Manchukuo front has relocated about 600000 Russian troops from Siberia to the European theater. It also states that one of China’s armies is poised to contribute about 101000 troops to the war effort with Germany.

New York Lee Todhy Siberia China Beut Germany

Man Claims Fingertip Skin Graft Under Police Questioning

Hob Pids, 31, arrested by New Mexico state police for lacking a registration card says he grafted skin from his side to fingertips. He describes arms bound to his sides for weeks and claims unique identification after the alleged procedure.

North Garollas New Mexico Pitts

Texas Pioneer Dies in Temple Golf Course Collapse

William Pearce, about 70, longtime Bell County attorney and former Temple city attorney, died suddenly Wednesday while playing golf at the Temple Country Club. He was a noted pioneer lawyer in the region with extensive service in local government and community affairs.

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Army orders vast supply of braid colors for units

Army contracts a huge braid purchase totaling about 16 530 000 feet in 13 color schemes. Items cover infantry blue, artillery scarlet, mitra marie blue, golden orange nip corps, orange white alpina, maroon white for medical, crimson yellow ordnance, yellow icon, gray yellow finance, yellow cavalry, blue yellow chemical service, scarlet white engineers, and green for detached enlisted men. Bid openings were held at Philadelphia depot.

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Kiss Scene Sparks Teen Dreams in Hollywood Report

Virginia Weidlee, a 14 year old in Virginia, followed Lana Turner and Clark Gable to see Honky Tonk three times. She donned a sophisticated gown and a sleek reverse roll hairdo as Ray McDonald, star of Born to Sing, kissed her on set.

Hollywood Virginia Weidlee Lana Turner Clark Gable Virginia Ray McDonald

Ward Removal Planned for Robert B. Green Hospital

The women's surgery ward will move from the second floor of the art building to the new annex next week. Announcement made Thursday by Dr. Alexander Milegu Jr, superintendent.

Robert B. Green Mew Sweek Alexander Milegu Jr

French Units in Nazi Ranks Praise Vichy Leader's Call

A Vichy message to Major Ly Bone of a French unit allied with Germany lauds fighting Russia as defending France and military honor. The chief of state claims such participation serves France by more direct action, amid a push to support the German-led crusade.

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Bank Clearings Still Far Ahead

New York November 5 Bank clearings in the week ended Wednesday showed a wide gain over a year ago across 23 leading cities for a five day week totaling 2 022,727,000 dollars, up 24.1 percent from the 8,660,600,000 dollars in the Ik 140 period which had fewer business days. Clearings for the latest short week were 108,671,000 dollars less than the preceding full week.

New York Dun Bradstreet

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