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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1944

Page

15

Parley Faces New Stage of Crisis

Chicago dispatch reports a new crisis stage in global aviation talks over the fifth freedom of the skies. US and British plans clash on intermediate traffic between London Cairo, with the outcome expected shortly at the International Civil Aviation conference.

Parley Chicago Phi Erier United States International Civil Aviation Conference Rome Athens London Cairo

Bonomi Resigns as Italian Premier After Coalition Crisis

Rome reports Premier Ivance Bonomi offered his resignation after two weeks of crisis over war torn Italy. Six coalition parties failed to agree on a governing program. Crown Prince Umberto reserved decision on resignation while Sforza was invited to preside at the day’s session.

Rome Bonomi

British and American Plans Divide Postwar Air Routes

British leaders warned the American proposal to shape long-haul air travel could hinder growth of peripheral airlines. Americans warned the plan would bar nation routes. Lord Swinton said Britain would not yield further. Canadians seek compromise between sides.

Lord Swinton

Robert Montgomery Wins Bronze Star on Normandy Day

In Wilmington a Bronze Star was awarded to Lieutenant Commander Robert Montgomery for meritorious achievement as operations officer with a destroyer squadron during the D Day Normandy landings. The ceremony Saturday was attended by hundreds of officers and enlisted men as Commodore Schuyler F. Hetherington presented the award.

Wilmington Navy Lient Robert Montgomery Pat

Nelson Sets Goal For Chinese Output

CHUNGKING Nov 1 14 Donald M Nelson said today the goal was to double China's way production within the next six months. The former chairman of the United States War Production port, who arrived here November 16, said she had not struck a single snags so far.

Chungking Donald M. Nelsony China United States War Producion

BC Headaches Neuralgia Relief Advertising Copy

An ad describes BC as a quick remedy for headaches and neuralgia with muscular aches and periodic pains. It notes sedative effects for nervousness and lists 10 and 25 cent sizes. Advises use as directed and consulting a physician if pains persist.

Otto Schelper Funeral Held

Funeral services were held Monday at Rieve's chapel for Otto Schelper, 49, who died Saturday at his home on Sycamore Street. Interment followed at Roselawn Burial Park. A native of Ben Marcos, Schelper served in World War and lived in San Antonio for 20 years. Survivors include his widow Drs. Alaviae Schelper, mother Brice Behelper, and sister Mrs. Dora Beltte Schutz.

Sycamore' Street Roselawn Ben Marcos Schelper San Antonio Drs Alaviae Schelpers Brice Behelper Dora Beltte Schutz

Man Charged in 2 Theft Cases

A man charged in two theft complaints fled from 940 Graycon Street in Grayson City. The district attorney’s office alleges theft of two thousand dollars from Barbara Shire on August 18 and July 12, with Justice Frank Vaughan presiding.

W. F. Weldwing Graycon Street Frank Vaughan Barbara Shire Graysn Street

Income Tax Forms Available for Employers

A. P. Wilson Jr deputy collector in charge of the internal revenue office said more than 106100 W-2 and wage tax deduction forms have been distributed to employers in the past two weeks. The forms record changes in employee tax status and must be returned by December 48.

A. P. Wilson Jr Internal Revenue Office Dera Miust Seraber

Judge Grants Clemency to Four Youths in Court

Four youths appeared before Judge W W McCrory in Criminal District Court and received suspended sentences due to age and first offense status. Two white teens Johnny Bush and Eddie Wallace with $40 thefts from Samuel Martines got three years suspended. Two 18 year old black youths Edgar Hill and Leonard Cade got two year suspensions for assault on a soldier and girlfriend with intent to rob. Ray Chambers received five years for bigamy. Frank A San Miguel got two years for burglary of a Missouri Pacific tailroad cat.

W. W. McCrory Criminal District Court Johnny Bush Herff Street Eddie Wallace Marth Centre Street Samuel Martines Grant Avenue Edgar Hill North Centre Street Leonard Cade Brown Street Aye Sausting Clemeney Hill McCrory Wade Ray Chambers Fort Bam Hourston Hazel Chambers Sammie M. Chambers Pirst Street Harlandale Alto Frank A. San Miguel Main Alley Missouri

Overseas Vets Await New Duties From San Antonio

Nine San Antonio veterans return from overseas service awaiting new assignments at the Miami Beach redistribution station. Capt Stephen D Armstrong spent 18 months in Italy as a fighter pilot and is stationed at Perrin Field. Tech Bpt Andrew J Benard, B 24 gunner, is listed with parents at Porter street and Warwick boulevard. Sg Robert L Blakelock, Pacific crew chief, is married to Helen Blakelock and resides at Arlington court. Albert V Ramsay Jr, Flying Fortress gunner, is linked to Cumberland road and wife Mary Ramsay. Rotation furlough includes Maj John F McGrady of Iraj Avenue and Tech Sgt Don H Haas of Mulder Avenue. Staff Sgt Ed Ward Fest of Kirkprice and Pvt Natalia Zamora of West Travis Street also listed.

Stephen D. Armatrong Pat M. Armetrone Dunning Avenue San A. J. Beard Porter Street Whro Warwick Boulevard Aly Dallas Mai John FP McGrady Ira J Avenue 11Stu Kirkprice Air Force Natalia Zamora West Travis Street Signal Corps

War Chest Sets Report Meeting

Act on results of the 1944 War Chest drive will be unmade at the monthly meeting of the board of Mroctors at 10:40 a m Wednesday for the Chest offices. The meeting will also review the terms of agreement with the United War Chest of Texas, according to Frank M Gillespie, inens president.

Board of Mroctors Uniield War Chest of Texas Frank M. Gillespie Inens

S A Woman Suffers Shock In City Bus Collision

Mrs. J. W. Boyd, 42, of 105 Ridges Went Street, suffered shock when a Transit company bus collided with a pickup at East Mouston and Canvers streets. She was taken to Brooke General Hospital. Police say the bus struck a second bus traveling west on Houston Street, driven by Victor Asquivel of 293 Boul Mutnany Street. the Houck vehicle was demolished.

J. W. Boyd Ridges East Mouston Canvers Sr Army Brooke General Hospital Coll Nelon Cansit Commpany Houston Street Houck Poller Victor Asquivel Boul Mutnany Street

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Header Jumble

Puzzle clues mixed with misspellings and partial words for a daily crossword. Readable terms include entries like 1-d and 28 for mineral and resin, with several vertical and horizontal hints and misprinted spellings. The fragmentary list resembles a newspaper puzzle page segment rather than a coherent clue set.

Slavs Expel U S Reporter Over Censorship Claims

New York Nov 27 United Press reporter Elea Packard was expelled from Belgrade for violating Yugoslav censorship rules. Packard and her husband Reynolds Packard had covered European battlefields. She said Belgrade authorities did not pass a dispatch about Stalin and Marshal Tito, though Allied censors had approved it. The UP said no comment yet from New York.

New York Elea Packard United Press War Nate Respondent Belgrade United Press Mra Reynolds Packard Rome Marshal Stalin Maresha Roosevelt Minlater Churchill

County Extends Yule Floridays for Most Employees

County sets Christmas leave for all county employees except those in the sheriff's office, extending from 6 p.m. Friday December 22 to December 26. Commissioners court also invited bids for repaving Main Drive East from Donaldson Avenue to Sunshine Drive in Precinct 2. They read a notice inviting attendance at the South Texas County Ridges and Commissioners Association convention in Galveston December 6 to 8. Light Want Act advertises selling unused household items. Dial F-1231 for courteous service.

Sher I Main Drive Donaldson Avenue Sunshine Drive South Texas

Group to Sell Discharged K nine War Dogs Disposed

A plan by the army and treasury departments to dispose of discharged war dogs born from the Dogs for Defense program. Purchasers contact the organization at 10 22 East Sixtieth Street New York to learn the local representative. Dogs priced from $15 to $28 based on distance from Fort Robinson Nebraska where rehabilitation and discharge occur.

Army Treasury Departments East Sixtieth Street New York Fort Robinson Neh

Mail Boxes Get New Coat of Paint Citywide boxes repainted

Post Master Dan Quill urged youths Monday to avoid damaging corner mail boxes as a fresh coat of paint spreads across the city. The pickup fine cards were also replaced, officials said.

Dan Quill

Gamble Lands Response to Bond Drive

Washington reports the Sixth War Loan drive is met with strong state support as 6.0 million volunteer salesmen begin selling bonds. Total personal sales reach 660 million dollars in week one while 48 states push campaign forward before December 16. Daniel J. Donerty notes 200,000 veterans and 1.3 million WWI servicemen participate via the American Legion plus a mobilized 500,000 Legion auxiliary women.

Washington Ted KR. Gaile The Treasury Idetvyo Biliién Agltare Gamble Daniel J. Doherty American Legion Legions Legion Donerty Legion Auxiliary

Navy plane damage reported after New Orleans storm

Public relations office at the naval air station said eight planes suffered minor damages in a windless storm at New Orleans yesterday. A nearby resort manager said a 100 foot section of the roller coaster was torn away. Weekend rainfall at the airport measured by the weather bureau reached 839 inches.

New Orleans Naval Air Station

Plane Trip Opens Man's Blind Eye

David Lefkofsky, a Corpus Christi former deputy sheriff, recovered sight in his blind eye during a plane flight to Dallas. He described closing his good eye for rest and noticing people on the other eye, with doctors suggesting cataract relief from attitude change or possible psychological reaction to excitement. He refused to accept compensation.

Dallas David Lefkofsky Corpus Christi Rusele Xin

Turks Seek Big U. S. Purchases

ANKARA Turkey November 21 two Turkish purchasing commissions head to the United States with about 195 million dollars in sight hoping to buy more American goods than Turkey ever bought there. One commission seeks railroad equipment while the other targets three banks that run Turkey’s state monopolised industries.

Ankara Turkey U. S

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