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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1944
Page
4
Paris dispatch reports Army Star and Stripes editorial urging blood donations for the European theater. Editorial cites British volunteers and a quota of five pints per GI, noting only two pints collected per action and urging American patriots to help.
Washington reports a nine year old boy trapped in a trunk for a week was found in a hospital after a harrowing rescue. Police, Boy Scouts and volunteers conducted a widespread search as doctors warned of long term risks. Authorities, including Father figures and officials, debated the boy’s treatment and the potential for further action against the alleged captor.
The Ex-Students Council of the Texas Teachers college names Mrs Virginia Lee Link as president of the Texan State Teachers association. A gathering is planned in Port Worth November 23 to advance education in the teacher’s colleges with four members from each of seven colleges attending.
Milton Lee Douighes of 481 Kayton Avenue faced County Court at Law No 1 after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. His license was suspended for six months following the plea on a September date.
A wartime notice seeks volunteers to staff extra war bond booths for the Sixth War Loan. Workers would aid six weeks of campaign, with options for full or half days weekly, starting November 20. Mrs Powell and Fran Balkstely urge enlistment by phoning Kenwood 8395 or writing to the campaign HQ at 2026 Alama Barkalla.
Twenty five prominent newsmen and radio reporters will visit Los Angeles then travel by plane to Texas for a state tour opening in Waco with the General Tire and Rubber plant dedication and a hospital inspection in Temple. They will visit Randolph Field and Kelly Field in the San Antonio area before departing for Corpus Christi and returning to finish the itinerary under local chamber guidance.
San Antonians reported a loss of 520 at the post office on Saturday. Leon McMintiel and Mrs. Anna Misley described the incident and the search for the wallet. The recovered items included $63, a wallet with cards, rabbon coupons, personal papers, and other contents.
United States fighter base in Frigland reports Lt. Hubert Zemke of Atlasaila Montana, famed as the fightingest U.S. Luft pilot commander in Europe, missing in action amid enemy action. Rowheed Lodpy reports uncertain fate. family awaiting word as operations continue.
An 88 year old man and a 32 year old woman were arrested in Salt Lake City on forgery charges tied to cashing a $10 000 check at Frost National Bank and depositing late checks in San Antonio and Chicago area banks. FBI seized about $4800 in cash and $200 in merchandise after forged checks cleared.
Final notes record Y Speaker ur Lewis Sperry Chater presiding at Dallas Theological Seminary event with a series at 1:90 Ppm Monday. He spoke twice at San Antonio Bill Center Crockett Hotel. later at home with Dr. Baxter officiating. Survivors listed include Nishipine Ate Lou Annan Davis and several Davis family members. aunts Mrs. Anta Battey and Mrs. Mary Langefeld.
A federal order urged private employers not to grant vacations or time off from December 16 through January to curb holiday travel. The request, issued by the Office of Defense Transportation, aims to limit peak travel disruptions.
A fragmented newspaper item mentions Vent Tatense heat, kivdens and tough ens the protein of meat, and gulche juice. The readable text hints at a food or kitchen context with unclear specifics and dated reference. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Capt McAfee of the WAVES, director, says contributing to welfare is a great task for women in uniform. The Irony issue highlights how service members support others and promote reading enjoyment through the organization.
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