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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1942

Page

2

Army air forces claim they outgun the enemy in air combat

A House military subcommittee report asserts U S Army air forces have stronger planes and pilots, citing four combat tallies that show higher enemy losses and favorable kill ratios. It notes a 2 3 to 1 edge in some August up to mid September and argues the battles prove performance over mere theory.

Washington United States Army Uncle Sam Army Air Force House Germany Japan United States

Captured Tank States Tosses In Combat

The report notes wartime air losses will rise as offensives extend. It cites Ps destroying 20 enemy planes with five losses and P-40s destroying 14 planes with one loss while warning against overconfidence as Allied and Axis experiences show rising casualty ratios. The committee praised the Zero as excellent in glide but weak defensively.

Motse's GIL.G-SOL product pitch misfire

A garbled ad touts a topical antiseptic OIL-O-SOL with questionable claims. It invades safety language about wound cleansing and infection prevention, mentions long use and widespread factories, and urges purchase from a druggist. The malformed copy suggests a dubious consumer health item with uncertain efficacy.

Plane Plunges In Sea 10 Die in Newfoundland Crash

New York October 5 plane crash off Hollywood Newfoundland killed 10 and injured at least eight. Eastern defense command said 37 aboard. numbers of passengers unknown. Hull found submerged. two female occupants survived without injuries. List of dead names published from American consulate reports.

New York Batwood Newfoundland Eastern Defense Command First Army Hollwood State Department John Eld Dwight. G. Thomas Lincoln iNet Michael C. J. Doyle

Green Cites FDR Stand on Unions War

Toronto October 5 President William Green opened the American Federation of Labor convention with a rebuke of officials who said unions were unnecessary and that the U S was losing the war. Nearly 600 delegates from the United States and Canada gathered for a session focusing on unified war effort and support. Green forecast a keynote praising wartime unity and said wage controls would be cooperated with as stabilization rather than freezing.

Toronto American Federation of Labor William Green Roosevelt United States Canada Wilming Wiliam Green Roose

New Tax to Cut Living Standard in War Revenue Bill

Senator George warned a new revenue bill would lower living standards as it seeks to extract more than 26.6 billion yearly from citizens. As Finance Committee chair, he said rates near the maximum could hamper war production and urged adjustments to equity. The plan includes a 24 to 82 percent tax on taxable income and up to 82 percent for large corporations.

Wareingson George D.-Ga Senate Faxstion O En Congress Treasury

Head On Crash Kills 1 Near Elkhart

One man died and four people were seriously injured in a head-on collision near Elkhart last night. The deceased was T. L. Brown, a carpenter. The injured include Mr. and Mrs. Donnell Lauran of Trinity, D.5. Oliver of Grapeland, and B. F. Murdock of Salmon.

Palestine Elkhart T. L. Brown Carpenter Donnell Lauran Trinity Oliver Grapelatic J B. F. Murdock Salmon

Church Attendance Set By Local Girl Scouts

Local Girl Scouts plan mass church attendance this Sunday October 25 as part of a community observance. The event invites members of the public to join in the services across area churches while scouts participate in coordinated activities.

Third Body To Oppose CIO AFL Third Body To Oppose CIO AFL

The Confederated Unions of America, a new labor body, announces opposition to war against its rivals the AFL and CIO. In a three day meeting, a constitution was adopted and officers elected. Matthew Smith of Detroit was elected president with vice presidents A B Baker Saint Louis Ernest Weaver Chicago and A L Pruett Houston.

Gminago, Orts Confederated Unions of America American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations CUA Bona Fiee Democratic Labor Organizations Matthew Smith Detroit Baker Sb. Louis Ernest Weaver Chicago A. L. Pruett Houston Tex

Not always at your store but same best by taste quality

The speaker emphasizes consistent taste and quality when the product is available in store, noting that while availability may vary, the quality remains unchanged during visits. The message underlines reliability and preference for the familiar, trusted option.

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