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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1941

Page

5

Letters Call for House Cleaning of State Agencies

William B. Cox writes Governor Olson urging wholesale reforms at Whittier State School, charging political chicanery blocks honest reorganization. He cites Assembly leaders about losing authority and warns democracy suffers when public matters bend to political antipathies and gang influence.

Whittier State School Osliforals William B. Cox Culbert L. Olson State of California Calfornia G. Don Field Assembly Franklin J. Potter Cox Whittier

There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation

An advertisement urges regular use of Kellogg's All-Bran to prevent constipation. It claims fiber bulk aids the cause, suggests consuming with milk or baked goods, and recommends ample water. It notes medical consultation if chronic and credits Kellogg's Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Ah-Bron Battle Creek

Nazi Plane Found of Best Material

A detailed study notes the Messerschmitt Me 110 used high quality alloys and components, surpassing many American designs. The aircraft, recovered after a crash in Britain, shows efficient mass production and strong armament, with pilots and crew listed and instruments described.

Palmer

Lady of the Lake Concerts Slated

The symphony orchestra of Our Lady of the Lake college will give concerts in Galveston and Houston Sunday. The Galveston performance is at 2 PM in Dominican Auditorium, sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America. The Houston show follows at 8:25 PM in the Sir Agnes Academy auditorium, sponsored by the Our Lady of the Lake club of Houston.

Symphony Orchestra of Our Lady of the Lake College Galveston Houston Dominican Catholic Daughters of America Sir Agnas Académy Our Lady At the Lake Club of

War 23 Years Ago Today November 13 1914

British plants drop bombs on Ostend naval works while artillery battles rage in Galicia and the Navorayka region. Russians clash with Germans for ridge positions. Macedonian front sees seven mile advance. A year ago Greek cross fire forces retreat into Albania. British fleet damages Australian war vessels. Italian naval base at Bertin raided.

Ostend Germany San Progress Navayuyka Galicia Lerabergs Strhs Ntox Malang Mesarle Albania Ale Varanté Italy B.A. P Bertin

Weather summary with scattered observations across many cities

Observations reference a late 1960s to 1970s style weather bulletin noting moon phase and daily times, with numerous city forecasts and conditions. Report includes locations such as Abilene, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Apalachicola, Birmingham, Boston, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Denver, Detroit, El Paso, Fort Worth, Grand Junction, Jacksonville, Laredo, Los Angeles, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and others.

Minure Rikey Bridey Aitenlu Texas Albuquerque Birmingham Boston Brady Brownsville Crear Huffalo Cherkeston Caeyeone Wyo Chicara .Y Corpus Christi Clear Pecloudy Denver Dea PiClovdy Kvonaville Ind Binoky Mredericksharg Calverton Jsckaunville Juneau Alesha Waneay Konwinan Arl Keoxville Angelea Toulaville Key Lutboek Biacon Medford

War Roundup: Axis High Command Claims Kerch Breakthrough

A chaotic wartime digest reports German high command claiming storming Kerch and a Crimean gateway to oil fields while Soviet dispatches dispute advances at Kerch and Sevastopol. Moscow and London sources warn of continued heavy fighting, with Axis losses cited and Soviet cities under pressure. British forces strike at Gondar as Mediterranean supply lines come under strain. Senator Murray warns of possible U S entry against Japan amid stalled Far East talks. Tokyo indicates hostile prospects if negotiations fail.

Hytha Kerch Crimean Gaucasus Sevastopol Moscow Hitler London Germany Novi Leningrad Kronstadt Gondar Ethiopia Euxstan Crete Greece Murray D.-Movl Japan Tokyo

Rape Murder Draws of Life

Saginaw Mich Nov 13 Less than 24 hours after his arrest and confession Winford W Smith a 26 year old taxi driver was sentenced to life imprisonment by Circuit Judge Mary D Taylor for the rape slaying of Wanidaniay Whealey 20 The court added a recommendation that Smith never be considered for pardon or parole Judge Taylor deplored the absence of capital punishment in Michigan Smith pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree and then volunteered to testify after the court had ordered testimony taken to establish the degree of guilt

Saginaw Mich Winford W. Smitit Axi Ufe Mary D. Taylor Whealey Smith Laylor Michigan

Jobs in Civilian Defense Open Week Sign Up Day

Civilian Defense week 75 g resses announces Sign Up for Defense day to urge attendance and show there is a job for everyone. Friday will be Healy and Wel fare day with insignia developed for special branches of defense duty and a P inside a triangle circle emblem.

Leo the Lion Goes Into Cold Storage

ATLANTA Nov. 13 Leo the Lion, a pet cub once sold by W. Weaver, is now in cold storage after his new owner, Pete Weiborn an Emory medical student, placed him in a fur company vault following a frightened fraternity incident Leo was bought for 35 dollars and slept with a fraternity brother before relocation to the cold storage vault

Atlanta Leo piayMal Worka For & Fur Company W. 9. Weaver Senma Weaver Pete Weiborn Emory University Fraternity Wellhorn

Four Die as Car and Truck Collide Near Ellington Field

Houston witnesses a fatal crash when a car carrying four young people collides with a truck on Galveston Road near Ellington Field. Victims include Jack Woldan 10 and Dorothy Mae Sheppard 19. Buddy James Van 26 from Texas, the truck driver, suffered serious injuries as the gasoline tank exploded.

Houston Galveston Ellington Feld Jack Woldan University of Houston Peek Bloan Millonnt Wallace Dorothy Mae Sheppard Bealler Ativan Buddy James van Texas Vines Bomo

Ziegteld Girls Color Day at Antonia Tech High School

Ziegfeld Girls dressed in red and white costumes led the Color Day assembly at Antonia Tech High. Students Vivian Smallwood, Rigi Knight, Mary Ruth McCoy, Maryn Maley, Alice Kelley, and Ruth Knight participated with a variety program and broad cast by Angélena Sandoval. The BR. O, T. O. sponsors, the Red Duckers pep squad, football players, and the Tees band directed by R. A. Dhossche performed.

Ziegfeld Giel bin Antonia Tech Bigh Richard Leiflelt Callophane Pen Pennells Vivian Smallwood Rigi Knight Mary Ruth McCoy Maryn Maley Alice Kelley Ruth Knight Angélena Sandoval Roiio Broad Wilks Rokilng Yvonne Wise Sarit Gono2ales BR. O T. O Red Duckers Tees R. A.dhossche

Juke Box Haul Nets Teaspot

A partial theft report describes a prowler or prowlers at a merchant’s shop with items stolen. Names and addresses appear, including Mrs. D. W. Webb and Mm. A. Ddedrick, with losses ranging from cash to jewelry and personal belongings.

D. W. Webb West Rae West Russell Place

Secretary Group Meet Postponed

The Alamo district Behool Secretaries association postpones its Wednesday meeting because of the Texas State Teachers association meeting in Houston this month. The session now moves to Thursday to accommodate attendees and avoid scheduling conflicts.

Alamo Behool Secretaries Association Texas State Teachers’ Associaton Houston

Carlton to Speak At Greeter Session

Carlton scheduled to address the Greeters and Orperatorates assembly at the Pinza hotel on Thursday at p. mu. The talk follows a previous appearance on the same topic at a Texas Botek association event in Austrny in June, with Tehiti noted as aligned with the Free France movement.

Carlton

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