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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1941

Page

3

Gary Illinois Steel Plant Walkouts Threaten Shutdown

unions meet amid a growing dispute over closed shop rules at Carnegie Steel units in Gary and South Chicago. about 11 000 workers in Gary sheet and tin mills plus 78 000 at South Chicago face idle time as furnaces close and operations run at reduced capacity. multiple blast furnaces halted, gas pressure issues noted, and potential full shutdown discussed by United Steelworkers officials.

Gary Ind Carnegie-Ti- Allois Steel Corporation As & 1 Chicago Company Steel Workers Organizing Committee Gary Steel Works South Works Southworks

Flames Destroy Firestone Plant in Fall River

A spectacular fire in Fall River on the waterfront destroyed a Firestone rubber and latex plant. The blaze collapsed the structure and threatened nearby buildings, drawing emergency crews to contain the flames and prevent wider damage.

Firestone Fale River Mass Contra Fall River Firestone Rutter Lastex Company Vadlaings

Roosevelt orders Atlantic fleet to hunt axis raiders

President Roosevelt ordered the Atlantic fleet to attack any axis U-boats or surface raiders preying on U.S. and allied commerce between Greenland, Iceland, Canada, and British ports. The actions follow the Greer incident and subsequent German torpedo or depth charge exchanges. The navy reports two U boat torpedoes missed the Greer and a German sub trailed a task force without contact.

Roosevelt Atlantic United States Canada Iceland Greenland Montana Greer Atlantit

Witness Relates Bomber Crash Near Dunnean Field

An eye witness patient at Dunnean field described watching an army C-17 on takeoff fail to lift, looping to avoid buildings before crashing into a nearby structure used as classrooms. He recounted the plane tumbling past the window and striking the building, with the class area immediately impacted.

Mito Durncan ‘Field Dunnean Field

Two Held In Miley Deaths

Fayette county sheriff says he will delay questioning two ex convicts held in Fort Worth as suspects in the September 28 murder of golf star Marion Miley and her mother. Fort Worth police chief Earl Howard conferred with him as they questioned a woman tied to the pair. The suspects Leo Henderson Gadill 44 of Ducksonville, Pla and Thomas Penny 22 of Lexington Ky maintain innocence.

Port Wurl A Uoe Ernett ‘Thompson Fayette County Kentucky Fort Worth Martion Miley Thompson Fort’ Worth Earl Howard Leo Henderson Cgadill

All Pilots Planes Need Licenses After December Third

Washington October 11. The airline board ruled that after December 3 all pilots and all planes must be licensed. Previously licenses were required only when planes and pilots engaged in interstate commerce or federal airway services.

Washington Or Merennytics Board Wll

Unusual X Ray Reveals Right-Shifted Heart Case

Chicago report details Frank Galasta a 25 year old with an unusual internal arrangement discovered by X ray. Doctors propose operation to reposition organs but Galasta declines noting he has lived this way long. The draft board offered the corrective option but he refused.

Chicago Gel Hinsi Frank Galasta Galasso Galassa

Duncan Bomber Crash Takes Two

A Duncan bomber crash near Duncan field killed two people and injured many others. A soldier witnessed the tragedy from his hospital window and described the plane attempting a ground loop to avoid buildings before crashing into a classroom building. Firefighters from San Antonio and surrounding departments fought the blaze for hours as ambulances ferried the injured to Port Arthur. Police and deputies secured the area while traffic was diverted, with Duncan field declared closed to the public.

Lane Runyway Tals Duncan Kelly Ileft Camp Normoyle San Antonio Alamo Heights Port Sam Houston Market Mary's Streets

FBI Warns Against Communist Interference

J Pagar Hoover warns Americans at FBI graduation exercises that Communists threaten national defense and seek to disrupt US unity. He cites Communist agitation and propaganda, urging vigilant law enforcement to resist temporary tactics aimed at weakening the defense effort.

Hoover America

Schools Shut By Farmers Pleas In New Mexico

In Roosevelt County New Mexico farmers asked for aid to harvest bumper crops of potatoes and petits causing John P Steiner superintendent of schools to close schools next week. The move aims to let children assist in harvesting before frost threatens crops.

Portales N. MM Roosevelt County New Mexico John P. Steiner

Search Continues For Lost Hunter In Meeker Area

Under Governor Ralph L. Carr personal direction, 66 enrollees plus all volunteers pressed on in Meeker Colorado area today seeking Clyde Ditton Hutchinson Han chain state executive on a hunting tip received last Sunday.

Meeker Colo Tns Ralph L. Carr Eco Clyde Ditton Hutchinson Han

County Bond Bids Refused After Identical Proposals

Seven bond buying houses submitted identical bids for 160000 in county road and bridge warrants. The County Commissioners Court voted to re open bidding on the warrants. County Judge Charles W Anderson urged against accepting the proposals citing lack of competitive bidding. The seven companies proposed 3 3 4 percent yearly interest. Bids will be opened again Tuesday, County Clerk Rd Garvey announced.

County Commissioners Court Charles W. Anderson Pelday Rd Garvey

Plane crash leaves cars damaged and rescuers scramble

Eyewitnesses describe debris from the wreck piling on two cars as the plane landed on them. Two pilots were injured and carried from the wreckage while bystanders spoke of men crawling free. A doctor and ambulance were nearby as flames engulfed the aircraft about an hour after the crash.

Police resignations end Alabama dispute at Mobile

Mordle reports a bitter police controversy in Mobile ends with the resignations of Inspector Arthur Thalacker and Chief Warren after an all day city hall conference. The city commission names Lt. N. Leger to serve as acting chief until a provisional appointment can be made.

Mobile Ala Get INSI Mordle Faraight Polins Arthur Thalacker Elv Warren Trufflo Wy N. Légeur Seling

Four Soldiers And Civilian Killed In Farmington Crash

Farmington Missouri October 11 two persons including four soldiers from southern camps were killed in a late day head on auto crash near Farmington Victims were identified as Lieut T R B Cohen Moris 8 Bugg Chester M Ryan of Crimp Robinson Ark Marlon E Vangléd of Camp Claiborne La and Robert Tucker of Prederickstown Mo

Farmington Waldrrn Missouri Highway Patrol T. RB. Cohen Moris Bugg Chester M. Ryan Crimp Robinson Ark Marlon E. Vangléd Camp Claiborne Robert Tucker Prederickstown

Pardon Refused for Convicted Trunk Murderer in Louisiana

Det. 11 reports Bam Jones Coy and partners rejected a pardon board recommendation to release Henry Broilty, a trunk murderer, from Angola State Penitentiary in Baton Rouge Louisiana. The decision upholds Broilty's confinement as of the latest board meeting.

Baton Rouge Coy Bam Jones Boday Henry Broilty Angola

Convict Runs as 200 Officers Move In

In Santa Rosa California a 98 year old ex convict Charles Hickin attempted a jail break after forgery conviction. As he sprinted from the courthouse deputies swarmed the street. He collided with a line of 26 California peace officers who had joined from a state convention in progress. Deputy Sheriff s mart tackled him, ending the escape attempt.

Stata Bheritz Stuart’ Wich Hickin Pm Os

Sergeant Killed In Auto Mishap Near Cement

Sgt Walter S Balter 20 of Fort Sill was killed instantly when the automobile he rode in plunged off U S Route 277 and overturned three times, crashing into a tree near Cement Oxon Oct 31. Passengers Henry Frans 22 and John Brands Florio 24, also of Fort Sill, were injured but not in critical condition.

Jina Walter S. Balter Fort. Sill U. S Gement Henry Frans Brands Florio Wise Fore

Billy Mitchell's Son Enlists in Army Amid Air Power Fame

John Lendrum Mitchell, 1 son of Gen. William M Mitchell, enlisted as a private in the army. He reported for duty at Fort Sheridan after enlisting in Milwaukee while visiting friends in Alexandria. He gained national renown for his push for a stronger air force.

Migwauerbe John Lendrum Mitchell Brix William “Hilly Mitchell Fort Sheridan Young Mitchell Alexandria Finfather

Mock Battle Costs Defenders in New York Mock Threat

In a costly mock attack on New York, a simulated invasion by the Black Army captured the key coast defense unit at the harbor. The exercise involved 1200 troops from Fort Hancock aided by Higgins boats and marchate forces, with airfield and airport captures, extensive weaponry, gas masks, and widespread property fear, all ending in a controlled repulse.

New York Tilden Manhattan Philip Cage Comemander Deenses Fort Hancock N. J Fort Tilden Floyd Bennett Airport Forva Eta Bestia

FHA Safeguards and Monthly Payment Plan

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FHA Modersts Meane

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