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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1944

Page

7

Week End Violence Leaves Seven Injured Here

A flareup of violence over the weekend left seven people injured in local incidents. Names and addresses include Oshle Jimbyex and J A Guajardo in the Camaron Street area, Alfonse Gallardo at South Peete Street, Henry Villarea near Alamo Street, Fred Vielma on Perez Street, Gilbert Cortinas on Colima Street, and Tommy Gomez at South Smith Street. Most victims were treated at Robert B. Green hospital.

Oshle Medina Street J. A. Guajardo West Marshall Street Dn & Brews Atom Tavern Camaron Street Alfonse Gallardo Peete Street Cub Rosa Henry Villarea Alamo Fred Vielma Perez Street Buens Vista Street Gilbert Cortinas Colima Waar Tommy Gomez Smith Street el Paso Smith Streets Robert B. Green Hospital

Falling Sheet Iron Injures San Antonio Man

Man 28 year old wantuel Denon of 409 Monte zone street remained in serious condition at Robert B Green hospital after sustaining internal injuries when a sheet of iron fell from scaffolding at San Antonio Machine and Supply Company Saturday.

Wantuel Denon Monte Zone Street Robert B. Green Hospital S An Antonio Machine and Supply Company

No Traffic Deaths in October Reported

The Fire and Police Commissioner PL Anderson said October arrests led to fines in 1289 cases totaling 4521.50 with 445 defendants found not guilty. Parking meters earned 8998.95, building permits issued valued at 714,502 for reconstruction. No traffic deaths were reported in October.

Corporation Court Anderson Ning

Alamo B-17 christening praised by ex mayor Maverick

Former San Antonio mayor Maury Maverick writes to Frances Aschtacher and Virginia Perkins confirming their brother Captain CG Greenwood participated in a ceremony christening a new B‑37 aircraft nicknamed The Alamo in England. He calls the moment one of the proudest of his life and links the aircraft to the plane’s mission over Germany.

Engeland Alamo Maury Maverick San Antonians Maverick War Platts Corporation Frances. Aschtacher Virginia Perkins Mission, Street Tt. Greenwood Germany San Antonio

Army Staff Cars Put on Sale by Treasury Office

Heavy armored Army staff cars formerly used for trimming purposes at camps are now offered for sale by the Treasury Office of Surplus Property. The vehicles are available to law enforcement agencies, banks, miners of valuables, and others who typically use armored equipment. Further details can be obtained from the Treasury regional office in Fort Worth.

Treasury Fort Worth

Crash Victim's Rites Pending

Funeral services were pending Monday for Hernan J. Brickey 23 who was killed in a single car crash Saturday night at the intersection of Highway 6 and Jackson Keller road. He had served 13 months in the coast guard and was employed as a mechanic at the Alamo City School of Flying. He rode to town in a car driven by R B Williams when struck by another vehicle. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs W G Brickey of 28061 Blanco Road brothers W Brickey Jr and A B Brickey and sisters Mrs F S Kime Mrs H E Blesth bach and Mrs L A Wimer.

Hernan J. Brickey Jackson-Keller Coast Guard Alamo City School of Flying Williams Aid W. OG Brickey Blanco Road A. B. Brickey F. S. Kime H. E. Blesthbach L.A. Wimer

Light pays for good news tips in San Antonio

Community tip line urges Nan Antonians to report news to the city desk offering 25 dollars weekly for tips. Readers are asked to call Fannin 2441 and ask for the city editor or rewrite staff. Also notes nurses to meet the Graduate News association at 7 30 p m Tuesday at 105 Howard Street.

San Antonians Fannin Graduate Nuvees Association Howard Street

Vets Listed Back on Rotation Plan for Home Visits

A roster of returning veterans outlines a rotation plan for home visits after overseas service. Capt. Peter B. Keene, Mas ter Sgt. Anthony J. Lawrence, and several others with 14 to 60 months in the Pacific, European, and Asiatic theaters are listed with home addresses. Four more San Antonio servicemen are at the redistribution station in Miami Beach after oversea duty.

Pomers Peter B. Keene West Halsache Avenue Pacific Anthony J. Lawrence Canton Street Army Air Forces Central Pacific Joseph A. Salinus Casanova Street Joel Pedrazi Furnish Avenué Corps

Valley Exes Urge Regents to Quit at Lexas University

Rio Grande valley ex students vote 24 to 12 to push resignations of the University of Lexas board of regents and back President Rome Penalney. A substitute proposal by Migs Smith of Misalon urged no action in the Rathey regents dispute and was withdrawn after a two hour debate.

Vergedes Rio Grande Valley University of Lexas Abine Board of Regents Rome’ P.nalney Migs Smith Misalon Rathey-regents

Typhus Case Reported in San Antonio Health Drive

San Antonio health department reported a new typhus case this year with 21 cases last year. Officials noted strong public interest in rat eradication as a preventive step and sold a 25 bell package for 25 cents at the health booth during the campaign.

San’ Antonio City Health Department San Booth

Missing Maps of Olmas Dam Found

City Engineer Tommy Coghill reported Monday he de looted the maps of Olmas dam while Mayor Gus Mawerbatin could not locate them last week. The mayor, enraged, urged the office be “sustenafeed.” Police Commissioner P J Anderson dissented, calling for serious inquiry and a folklore policy. Saturday the mayor suggested turning down City Hall and starting over after failing to locate the maps.

Tommy Coghill Olmas Dam Wileh Gus B. Mawerbatin Fite P. J. Anderson Wwe

Buchanan Named To IPAA Group

Al Buchanan of San Antonio an IPAA director was re elected to the IPAA executive committee. Fred Shield of San Antonio was re elected Southweste Texas vice president. Other local air men on the board of directors include Rodney DeLange Ralph B Palm Fraviois M Frasher P B Lefevre Mars McLean Knox Milley Josey Morris G G Mortimer J E Mowrickle G L A Nordan George Parker W Farr Rowe V G Schtmel A A Seergson Belg Talla vira and C B Yoakim.

al Buchanan San Antonio Independent Petroleum Association of America IPAA Fred Shield Southwent Texas Rodney DeLange Ralph B. Palr Fraviois M. Frasher P. B. Lefeves Mars McLean Knox Milley Josey

Baering Down on the News by Artaub Baer

A fragmented political reflection by Baer on ballots and voting. The piece contrasts two opinions and two kinds of votes while critiquing manipulation and the burden of choice in a playful yet pointed style.

Baker

Rent Director Position Open for San Antonio OPA Office

Applications are invited from men with managerial experience for the area rent director post at the San Antonio OPA office announced Monday. Applications may be secured at the post office and filed with the regional director of the U S Civil Service at 210 South Harwood Street Dallas Texas. Salary is 5228 per year.

San Antonio OPA U. S. Civil Service South Harwood Street Dallas Texas

Citizens Corps Meets to Plan Sixth War Loan Drive

Leaders of the U S Citizens Corps will meet in the bailroom of the Plaza Hotel at 1 p.m. Monday to plan the corps part in the Sixth War Loan drive beginning November 20. Walter Wolff County Leader and Dr. Andrew Wessels campaign chair will chair the meeting with speakers including P Schnabel Pvt Charles F Johnson and Chaplain James F Patterson among those listed.

U.S. Citizens Corps Will Charles F. Johnson General MacArthur

Bond Set in Alien Case for Rafael Rodriguez Lopez

Rafael Rodriguez Lopes, 23, of 301 South Main Street, Was, was released on a $200 bond after arraignment before U.S. Commissioner A. V. Fight on a charge of failure to register as an alien. The detainee, who entered the country legally from Mexico, waived a hearing.

Rafael -Rodriguez-Lopes O& 301 South Main Street A. V. Fight Mexico

Portrait honors Major James A McCloskey at hospital

A portrait of Major James A McCloskey, first regular medical officer to serve in World War II, was presented at the hospital on its second anniversary. Brig Gen James A Bethel accepted the portrait from Best V Kunz, with the late officer's parents, widow, and son from San Antonio in attendance.

Ine Major Augustus McCloskey San Antonio

Commissions Open for Men with 14 Months Sea Experience

The United States Maritime Service offers officer training school openings for men who have 14 months sea experience in deck or engine departments. Registrations may be completed now, as announced by Lieut. (j.g.) James L. Vaughn, regional enrolling officer in Houston.

U.S Maritime Service James L. Vaughn Hou

Genuine Aspirin Ad Claims Speed and Dependability

An advertisement touts aspirin as faster and more dependable than other brands. It emphasizes clinical judgment by doctors and promises quality and economy. The copy promotes genuine Shoe Aspirin as the world’s best selling aspirin with a single bottle price and urging buyers to ask for genuine product.

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