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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
4
Reports say German forces threaten Vatican safety and the Pope amid Nazi paratrooper activity in Rome. Vatican aides fear abduction, with mentions of hostages and possible transfer of Italian prisoners. News outlets note Rome’s tense situation and alleged Nazi plans reaching Berlin and Madrid.
City officials heard arguments at 10 a m Friday in City Hall where Antonio Transit faced a competing applicant. Mayor Gus By Mauer planned to skip the session as talks stalled over a 210000 debt from 1943. Gordon Rupe, president of Transit, said a similar hearing would occur next week while Rupe pressed for a franchise without concession.
A fragmentary notice lists individuals linked to the school in Vietarville area, including Harry F. Ger af and Herman 03 West Avenue addresses. Names such as Robert kon, Liewis, Daniel A. Walton, and T. Walton appear with parental references and street entries.
C Lee executive secretary of the San Antonio Manufacturers association brands the natural gas pipeline from Texas to the East as robbery. He argues Texas needs gas to sustain war production while the East would waste labor and fuel. Governor Stevenson and the State Manufacturers association say they will oppose construction.
City council on Thursday appropriated 882.58 to Rodgers and Stewart for moving parking meters under the new one way system. Additional appropriations included 512 for alfalfa for zoo animals and 745 to cover San Antonio police officers at the traffic institute at Northwestern University.
German forces unleash tanks against the Eighth Army as Allied air power targets rail yards and road hubs from Mestre to Termoli. Allied bombers strike Mestre rail junction near Venice and key routes around Formia Mignane Isermia Naples area while fighters disrupt transports.
San Antonio area buyers oversubscribed by 22 percent for the Third War Loan drive with 54 counties under the Regional War Finance committee. Kendall county reached 70 percent of its quota, Goliad 95 percent, and Hays 93 percent of a 375000 goal, all in small savings bonds. The regional total is up from local enthusiasm for the people's bond Series EB and Series F and G subscriptions through October 19.
City leader denounces board members hiring themselves, cites Dr Manning Venable and Collina as examples. Claims political motives, faults army standing, orders a local food store closed, and urges unity to keep town healthy for soldiers amid wartime pressures.
The San Antonio Retail Grocers association elected G. E. Freeman as president re elected Narciso Guerra first vice president Joe Civiletto second vice president Adrian Mutsners third vice president and J. M. Sears secretary treasurer. Directors include Arth Beisinger Elmer Bissett Arthur Bedgood Brice Blankenship Charles Taylor Henry Ott R E Kenney Alex G Crawford E Trevino Rudy Hage Joe Bonner Paul Genner John Rothschmidt Karl Dinkla. Membership the past year rose 300 percent.
Dewitt McKenzie argues for a systematic Allied campaign to name and pursue murderers behind beheadings. He cites Soviet discipline on war crimes, urges proclaiming justice for Captain and others, and says punishment should reach to Tojo’s policies. He warns postwar bravado soured morale.
An old ad urging readers not to neglect slipping false teeth. It promotes a non-acid powder to help teeth stay firmly set, claiming improved confidence, security, and comfort when talking or eating. warns about embarrassment from loose dentures.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe quinine resources and Guatemala, mentioning quantities and processes but lack clear context, dates, or structured facts. The readable fragments suggest a report on chemical supplies and regional sourcing, but no verifiable actions, people, or organizations are clearly identifiable.
An old style advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a quick fix to stimulate bile flow and improve digestion. It claims relief from fatigue and sluggishness, urging readers to buy a 26¢ package at the drugstore and take as directed.
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