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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1944

Page

2

Regent Says Rainey Knew Of Campus Irregularities

Texas Senate investigators heard Regent Orville Bullington allege President Homer Rainey failed to weed out improper faculty ties and homosexuality inquiries on the University of Texas campus. He claimed Rainey did not report suspected misconduct promptly and that an internal inquiry was inadequate, as Rainey faced firing and board resignations.

Austin State Senate Ray Texas Regent Homer P. Raine Orville Bullington Rainey Oltce Mierabers Burtington Tainey Uneid Eigne Thanssey Bullington Dr. Rainey State Public Safety Department Inter Revents Reiney Rathey

Disability Claims Allowed by Veterans Administration

The Veterans Administration reports 270,795 disability claims allowed for World War I veterans. Of these, 18,353 were direct combat or combat-related, while 76 percent of the total were rated at 30 percent or less disability. The agency plans nine regional offices to speed processing.

Wianapoli Gfi Veterans. Administration Veterans of

Le o Balf to Lead Carson Street Church Pastoral Duties

The article announces the appointment of a young minister from Marion Kansas to assume the pastorate at Carson Street Christian Church. It notes his background in Bible college training in Tennessee and Minnesota, and mentions his family, including a wife and two children. The piece expresses welcome and describes the anticipated ministry centered on Bible teaching and conversion.

Carson Street Christian Church Gcanson Triital Marion Kan Tuemane Coughtlom Tavaie Nhat Alka Wien Corlat Ralf Jodie Bible Cotlery Tennessee Carson SL Christian Church

Yanks Push into Metz in New Front Line Drive

Allied forces press a multi pronged assault toward Metz as Seventh and Ninth Army units push from the south and north. Remon cour t, Domavre, Ancerviller, St Maurier and other towns fall to American forces while German resistance stiffens along the Moselle and near the Saar frontier. Reports note progress around Montbellerd and Belfort area as heavy fighting continues, with advances described along a four mile front from near White-Lorme to Mechy and incursions near Ignomont. Prisoners and fortifications indicate ongoing efforts to breach Metz defenses despite German countermeasures.

Cromarth Tameville Stuyeres Seventh Army Remoncourt Domawre Ancerviller St Maurier Thiaville Teintrux Chevry la Nolle Dumeyre Blamont le Pate Hurdache St. Marguerite Sanley-Sur-Muerthe St. Leonard Mels Ffth Olka Ignomont jMet Fromm 105Th Moiselle Heike AMA Foulty Mets Garrson Sommy St. Baise Saar Tog Pastor Molland Mans Meuse Tochg Zig Canal Aachen AL Teast Franr Aachon U.S Unis Tom Palnt Duven Third Army Saar Tasin Germany

Navy Uses Eniwetok as Repair Base

Navy ships use Eniwetok atoll in the western Marshalls as a repair base after campaigns in the Gilberts Marshalls Kavieng Marianas Palau and Leyte. Adm Nimitz praised the Tennessee for year long action and her role in supporting landings at Saipan Tinian and Guam including gunfire support and Ship repairs at Eniwetok after shell damage and renewal of a five inch gun.

Fallswil Peat Harbor Eniwetok Atoll Marshalls Nimitz Tennessee Gilberts Kavieng Marianas Palaug Leyte Salpan Tinian Guam Saipan Tintan Eniwetok

Argentina to Enforce Training for National Defense

A historical note states Argentina plans mandatory training for citizens starting at age 12. Girls aged 12 to 20 may participate in athletic and health programs, while an army auxiliary is considered to absorb women. The article hints at broad mobilization and revised duties for both sexes.

Burdog Atres Argentina Botty Zexes Army

Missing Air Chief Hunted in Southeast Asia

London reports Sir Trafford Leigh‑Mallory, Air Chief Marshal and commander of Allied air forces in Southeast Asia, missing after his unescorted plane failed to trace him. His wife Lady Leigh‑Mallory also missing. No trace despite official announcements. In Europe, Allied forces press the German lines near Remling, Mele, and Verdun fork, with heavy losses noted on both sides as Ninth Army combats around Fort Gan and surrounding towns.

London Trafford Leigh Mallory India Southeast Asia Senteh Lady Leigh-Mallory Aled Third Army Mele Bro Ninces Water Fifth Alt ‘Ield Magny Port Quelen Verdun Sth Adler Fort Gan‘betti Tugene Tyahon West Potht Lafayette Ninth Army

Invasion Of Philippines Foreseen And Leyte Battles

The article recaps a planned three pronged Japanese assault at Leyte and the surrounding operations, noting heavy Japanese losses from October 3 onward and US naval and air actions that thwarted the plan. It highlights Japanese miscalculations, fleet damage, and the Americans’ superior gunnery and coordination during the Leyte campaign.

Leyte Tokyo Mitschex Third Fleet

Baering On Air and Wartime Jokes in 1930s Broadcasts

A fragmentary transcription lampoons Nazi leaders and radio broadcasts. It mentions Adolf Hitler and top figures like Goebbels with quips about transmutation and deception, reflecting satirical chatter about Germany’s leadership and wartime news.

Argentina Meeting Off Across Hemisphere Conference

The United States rejected Argentina’s push for a Pan American foreign ministers meeting to discuss the Argentine explosive issue. Mexico already informed others it would not accept Argentina’s equal status, and the U S document aligned with that view. The bloc aims for hemispheric unity but excludes Argentina from equal participation.

Washlys United States Mexico Cxpveskgm Tevor Argen- Hua Republes

Groton School Founder Ye. Enedleatt Peabody Dies

The Rev Ye Enedleatt Peabody age 87 founder of Groton School died yesterday at Groton Mass He headed the school for decades and counted President Roosevelt and the president's sons among his associates The announcement notes his long service and ties to prominent families.

Groton Mass Ye. Enedleatt Peabody Tenzter Rooseveth Peaboiy Mra

Friday Honor Event For Danzis Bride To Be

Mrs A Hoedelman and her mother Mrs Sam Edrich hosted a Friday evening event honoring bride to be Harrietta Danzis. Guests included Mesdames Simon Danzis Trying Goodmuati Lipary Alaynich Herbert Stern Wichard Raise Janice Mell Edith Glasberg PF L Carson and Kath erine Jaggi. Dallas-bound to attend a federation music event for Mrs Joseph Pershing of Eastland, state president. Pattern promotion details follow for San Antonio Light readers with pattern numbers and ordering info.

A. Hoedelman Sam Edrich Harrietta Danzis Mesdames Simon, Danzis Goodmuati Max Lipary Ag. Alaynich Herbert Stern Wichard Janice Mell Edith Glasberg L. Carson Katherine Jaggi Dallas Lee J. Tayai Woman’s Club Joseph L. Pershing Eastland Federation of Music Globs

Mrs Dwyer Honored With Duet of Fonda Event

Mrs Dwyer and Mrs Dalcour Dwyer hosted an Ozona gathering at La Fonda on Thursday night. Guests included Miss Mary Sheldon, Elizabeth Sheldon, Olivia Glover, Carol Murphy, James Ann Thompson, Ed Dwyer, Milton Drever, Vance West, and Milton Drever among others visiting Mrs Dreyer.

Dalcour Dwyer Barn Newton la Fonda Donald Dwyer Ozona Mary Elizabeth Sheldon Olivia Glover Carolys Murphy Margaret Doote Mes James Ann Thompson Bom Newton Ed Dwyer Albert Kling Pelix ‘Todd Glyde Grissom William Tobin Newton Vance West Milton Drever Dreyer

Miss Hendrix Visits New York City Event at Barbizot Plaza

Miss Gladys Hendrix visits in New York City staying at Barbizot Plaza hotel. The Cenjamin Franklin BAT program begins at 8 pm Tuesday with Clyde Barnes as guest speaker and Arthur Barnes as the soloist.

Hendrix Nly Gladys Hendrix Barbizot-Plaza Hotel Walte New York City Tet Franklin Will Theel Clyde Barnes Arthur Barnes

Sidney Lanier PT A Meeting Speaker On Educational Opportunities

Jacob Rodrigues, first vice president of the Lilacs, is set to speak at the Sidney Lanier P.T.A. meeting at 4 p.m. in the school auditorium. He will discuss Educational Opportunities for All. Margarite Zapeda, state convention delegate, will report on actions taken.

Jacob Rodrigues The Lilacs Rucs Sidney Lanier PT. A Tucsdy Ali Margarite Zapeda

San Antonio Symphony violinist Francescathi to perform

Social calendar items list an antiday evening concert by the San Antonio Symphony Society with violinist Zino Francescathi at 8 15 PM in the Municipal Auditorium. Other events include a linen shower for Miss Virginia Eddins, a dinner party at Randolph Field Officers Club honoring Miss Nancy Brand, and a rehearsal supper for Barite Donzis and Pfc Howard Goodman with cocktails at Mrs Larry Prichard’s home.

San Antonio Symphony Society Zino Francescathi Municipal Auditorium CG. OC Rogers Virginia Eddins Charles Kollman Randolph Field Officers

Hollywood Notes on Wodiak Screen Deal and Stars

Hollywood gossip columns report John Wodiak securing a lead in a thriller titled Bed Quarter written by Joseph Stanley Pennell, with Livvy de Havilland sidelined in the Pacific Islands due to illness. Other items note Flame stars, marriages, reconciliations, and career moves among top actors and industry figures, including Betty Grable, Cary Grant, and Veronica Lake.

Dorothy Mannees Hollywood Jonn Hodiak Joseph Stanley Pennell Humphrey Bogarts Siisan Hayward Jess Barker Rudy Vallee Serbare Huteton Cary Grant Bette Davis Riley Robert Younwo Tellulah Bankhead Connecticut Verouica Lake Andie de Toth Romile

Local Holiday Dances Play Across Hermann Area Venues

Community events listing multiple dances and social gatherings at Hermann venues including Slemering lodge hall St Mary's Street and Hermann Sons Hall with bands such as Nits meyer and Plonney plus Victory Playhoys shows. Events span Nov 1 to Nov 23 with varied admission and hosted by Home Association and local clubs.

Slemering Lodge Hermann Lons St. Mary's St Home Association Hermann Sons Hall Mary Nitsmeyer K. T al Schpabel Flourey St Victory

Hotel Detective Out on Bail

Reno dispatches report hotel detective G. Ramery released on 310,000 bail after being charged with murder in the pistol death of Sen. Wilfred L. Cooper of Washington D. C. The testimony described a disturbance at the hotel, with four shots fired as Ramery confronted Cooper and another man on the sidewalk.

Reno Dahn CG. Ramery Lovas Wilfred L. Gooper Washington, D. Co Harry Din Seath Townsend Cooper Texas Companion James Powell Cheriton Townsend Chub No Ab Ramsey Ab & P Ramsey Tom Tax Thomas F. Carrity Caoper Tne Jay Alshark Frank Matceu Army

Leading British Industrialist Dies

London November 18 Commander Sir Charles Craven C0 chairman and managing director of Vickers Armstrong Ltd died today The 20000a year chief of the Vickers group employed directly 108000 workers and was Britain's largest private employer before the war He was a submarine commander fab 23 but left the navy in 1912 to join Vickers as a technical adviser Lady Craven died September

London Charles Craven Vickers-Armatrong's, Ltd Vickers Group Britain Navy Jo Wickers Craven

Mrs. Haster Hostess Given Formal Thursday Event

Mrs Haster entertained with a reception on Thursday February 14 honoring her daughter in law Mrs R G Haster. Guests included Mrs Keith Langford Mrs Leste Dick Mr Kurt Sidell Mr Charles Eli Mr Russell We and other local residents. The event was hosted during the stay of the guest at the home of her son Richard in San Antonio.

Haster Richard G Halter Fonda R. G Haster Richard San Antonio Keith Langford Leste Dick Kurt Sidell Charles Eli Russell We

Fichtner and Others Named in Undefined List

A fragmented OCR listing names Fichtner 41 Uttington Ferdmario Herb Reas Lynn Blackwell Thornhill Angus Handelph W W Graham and Guy Glaesford M Dane Wytzly appears as an unreadable roster. No clear event or role is provided.

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Regent Leo Balf Private Breger Dave Breger Dae Berean Metz New Push Page Owenpsberg Montbellard Belfort First Nazarene Church Colorado and Princeton Sts Oward Sweeten Philippines Baering Arthur Bugs Baer Immmler Goebbels Grinelug Adolfus Tx Adolfus Ciermany Groton School Miss Danzis San Antonio Light Patterns Texas Marlon Martin Pal Pathe Rock New York Mrs. Dwyer Blue Star Asssembly, O. R Ge P.m John Wodiak Ion Ne Tallwan Bankhead Olivia de Haviland Ute PU Islands Joan Fontanin Livy Gleve Fisher Cosmopolitan Yank Sinatri Henry Fonda Frankie Boy Fisher Ae Rko Betty Grable Benty Tolly Sisters Hedwig Nti Plonney Band Brain's Hall Sat Sevardt Grech Lax Daner Hill Top Tall Loule Tonigas Roger Touhy Bangster Midulin Bun, & Aton and the Angels I Sing REX Press Everett Bortor Katharine Hepsura James Walter Aluke Huston Stan Laurel SAP Oliverhardy Johnny Goa Mseviatny SIGNE Paw Tarkan Ietin Hungle Warn Selly Field Exchange J. F. Day Prone Lambert San Pedro Park Icelard San Pedro White Plaza W. Myrtle G San Pedro Park Pool Vivian Vordens
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