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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1943

Page

2

Allies Blast 58 Ships in Week's Action

Allied forces report heavy damage to Japanese naval capacity in the South Pacific during the past week. The tally includes 15 cruisers and destroyers, 3 capital ships, and numerous transports and planes, with minimal Allied losses. The campaign centered on Bougainville and the New Britain-New Ireland-Bougainville area as American and Allied air power pressed a coordinated strike against Japanese fleet elements.

C. Yates McDaniel Southwest Pacific Allied Headquarters Japan Solomons South Pacific Ceciral New Britain-New ‘Treland-Bougainwire Hap Airforce Lom Rabaul Bougainville Eall

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad Teaser Card

Cough chest cold or acute bronchitis not treated can lead to worse illness. Creomulsion promises fast cough relief and restful sleep with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Ask your druggist for Creomulsion and understand it aims to ease symptoms quickly.

Japanese defensive perimeter in the South Pacific strategy

After about two years of Pacific war, defense strategy focuses on a southern perimeter from Sumatra to Rabaul. The Japanese aim to draw Allied forces northward to fight on familiar ground, while American commanders expect to meet and defeat them on those terms, though the duration of Tokyo's costly defense remains uncertain.

Atilon Areealy Pacific Jepati Solomons Habaul Sumatra Rabaul South Pacific Plenes

S A Men Finish Artillery Course at Fort S31 OK

The class at the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School in Fort S31 Oklahoma completes artillery training. Named graduates include Travis S Parker Kenneth P Peyton Morris Planto George G Tassos William W Storms and Edwan P Womack with parentage details listed.

Fort S31 Okla Aney Travis S. Parker B. G. Parker West King’s Highway Kenneth P. Peyton

Corrigan Holds Court for Vaughan in JP Office

Corrigan opens the civil docket in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan’s court while Vaughan is away on a 10 day vacation in Mexico. Turiste of the Peace J. We Saye will sit in Vaughan's court the last of the week.

Corrigan Vaughan Turiste of Bat Corrigan Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Mexico Justies Peate J

Living Costs for Diplomats Soar in Postwar Rent

Washington officials reveal diplomats face rent bills far exceeding their allowances. Alexander Kirk in Cairo pays 12 585 dollars yearly above his 3 000 dollar limit, making quarters under the limit nearly impossible. Ambassadors Winant, Biddle in London and Lane in Bogota also pay well beyond limits as the State Department cites postwar rent inflation and global price trends.

Washingson Stile Department Alexander Kirk Cairo Allywaner House Winant Biddle London Lane Bogota Wansworth Beirut Norweb Lina Johnson Sekholm Harrison Berne China

Widow of First L.A. Fire Chief Dies

Mrs. Ja cob Weber widow of San Antonio’s first fire chief and former alderman died at her home 843 Cincinnati avenue. A native of Heroles she had lived in San Antonio for 60 years. Survived by four sons J W Weber Hondo R H George C Weber of San Antonio a daughter Mrs Norma G Adams of Taylor six grandchildren three brothers and two sisters. Patteral services were held Monday afternoon.

da Weber Jacob Weber San Antonio Cincinnati Avenue Hits Odeiia Boerntr Emma Repp Ban Antonia Monernoon, Ivestock

Coke Opposes Gas Pipeline Over Gas Waste Claims

Governor Coke R Steventon cites opposition to the Corpus Christi to Charleston gas pipeline, pressing Texas Railroad Commission review. Texas analysis discusses gas exports, reserves, conservation, and regional impact. Chicago firm argues pipeline boosts price stability, returns, taxes, and jobs. Construction set to begin with 5000 workers. lawmakers seek investigation into reserves and viability.

Austin Nov Corpus Christi Charleston Coke R. Steventon Texas Railroad Commission Texas Richard Wagner Chicago Corporation Tennessee Gas and Transattesion Company Wagner Wagner Sud Gulf Coast Wag“ner Houston Gardner Symonds Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company Symonds

Charges Reduced in Two Murder Case Pleas

Judge C K Quin in Criminal District Court reduced two as strikes to aggravated assault after guilty pleas. Fines were 50 dollars plus costs for Sergio Quiroga of 535 Prince Avenue who allegedly stabbed Jesus Ybarra on May 7 and Sunny Smith of 511 Dawson Street charged with stabbing Iola Mae Jones on April 28. Trial selections continued for Alfredo Martinez of 324 North Prior Street amid fatal stabbing charges.

C. K. Quin Criminal District Court Asault Servero Quiroga Prince Avenue Jesus Ybarra Sunny Smith Dawson Treet Alfredo Martinez North Prior Street Excarnation Monesto

Capitalist and wife hurt in Orange collision

E. W. Brown Jr a capitalist and Pinehurst stables owner and his wife were injured when their station wagon collided with a stall here. Mrs Brown suffered five broken ribs and was reported in favorable condition. Brown received first aid and was released after treatment for cuts and bruises.

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Washington Roundup: Liquor Tax Up to $10 a Gallon

The House Ways and Means Committee voted to raise the liquor tax to 10 dollars, reversing earlier changes. The move aims to generate about 487 million dollars in annual revenue, with 243 million added to the general revenue measure. The report also notes broader labor inquiries, wartime policies, and other fiscal items across the session.

Washington House Ways and Means Arlan

Nazis Blowing Up Gaeta and Italian Harbor Actions

In a broad Allied air and sea sweep, Gaeta docks burned over an acre after a large fire and drydock bombing. Five merchant vessels in the north harbor were hit. Eastern Tinkat coast attacks hit Ancona harbor. Allied aircraft, including medium bombers and fighter-bombers, targeted gun positions, rail links, and troop concentrations. South African Spitfires supported operations over Yugoslavia, destroying a train and two cars near Dubrovnik. At least 16 vehicles were destroyed or damaged. 24 enemy planes sighted. three missions focused on Cassino vicinity. Bad weather limited big bomber operations. 825th air force on the ground.

Tinkat Ancona Riit Yugoslavia

Alamy Bakery Reopens After Health Department Action

The Alamy Bakery at 802 Wyoming Street, previously shut after a city health department suspension for alleged unsanitary conditions, reopened Monday after a reinspect found cleanup complete and compliance with health regulations. It is the first of 15 closed establishments to reopen under orders from Mayor Gus B. Magermann.

Alamy Wyoming Street City Health Department R. A. Cox Gus B. Magermann Cox

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

Advertisement promotes FASTERTH as a nine powder for dentures to prevent slipping and odor. Claims the paste helps teeth feel firmer and more comfortable without souring. Targets readers worried about denture embarrassment and seeks drugstore purchases.

Mystery Trip Fire In Monterrey Shrouded By silence

City officials allege Anderson rode the city limousine on a mystery trip to Monterrey with no official explanation from Mayor Gus B. Mauermann. A city hall worker recalled talk of a good will monument for Monterrey and donations raised weeks earlier may have funded it.

Anderson Cepstotomer B. Anderson City Cadillay Monterrey Gus B. Mauermann Jett Priday Commissioners Office Mexico

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