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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1941

Page

4

Food Prices May Climb To Just Level

Chicago reports date Oct. 13.17 Doughas MacKeachie, director of purchases for the office of production Management, says prices must reach a fair and just return and then be stabilized. He notes OPM and the Office of Price Administration will form a defense advisory committee to aid the food distributing industry during the defense program. He stresses avoiding speculative buying and urges wholesalers to buy according to normal procedures, cooperate with the government procurement program, and bid fairly to ensure ample sources for armed services.

Chicago Doughas MacKeachie Office of Production Management National Association of Food Chains OPM Office of Price Administration

Plane crash kills two near Elizabeth Town

Sun blames bright air for fatal collision in Salizabet Town when pilot Claude Judy Jr. and his girlfriend Jane Stoner, both 19, die after Judy’s plane strikes Bert A. Tripp’s ship near the airport. Tripp lands safely as inspectors cite sun glare and wind conditions.

Salizabeth Bright Air Biidie Collistan Claude Judy Jr Jane Stoner Middleton Judy Bo Bert A. Tripp Elizabethtown Tripp William A. Moore

Skat Tournament Winner Named From New Braunfels

In the 1947 skat tournament held in New Braunfels, Robert Sehnemann of 224 Hammond Avenue won with 1163 points. Frank Schrier of Kenedy finished second and Arion Krueger of New Braunfels took third. Other winners included Fugenr Kieuper, Alf Marckwardt, Schulz, Paul Linnaritz, and Mrs. Agatha Karney from various Texas locales.

New Braunfels Robert Sehnemann Havmond Pyenur Ith Frank Schrier Kenedy Arion Krueger Karney San Antonio Agatha Karney Clay Street

Annual Synod Meet Slated in Dallas Session Starts 7:30 PM

The annual Synod of Texas opens with Dr. Joseph Mantor of Dallas delivering the opening address at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rev. J. M. Hready of Birmingham will give the principal sermon at 1:20 a.m the next morning. Cameron P. Hall of Philadelphia represents Christian education and speaks at 3 p.m. A joint meeting Wednesday night includes addresses by Miss Rachel Benfer and Gr. R. Thomson. The session runs through Thursday November 30 concluding the season.

Texas Synod Maditon Square Bros Joseph Mantor Dallas J. M. Hready Birmingham Ala Cameron Pf, Hall Philadelpha Presbyterian Bourg of Christian Education Haynes Houston Rachel Benfer Gr. R. Thomson

Relief At Last For Your Cough

Relief for chest cold cough or acute bronchitis with Creomulsion. Beech wood creosote and other time tested medicines mix to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes and loosen phlegm. No narcotics. If not relieved, payback guarantee. See your druggist for Creomulsion.

Plans Dropped to Bring Kentucky Newsboy for Mile Miley Case

Fort Worth police said a Kentucky newsboy, 18, would not be brought to identify the car of the suspected murderer in the Miley case. Thomas Penney, 32, confessed to part in the Lexington Country Club killings of Marion Miley and her mother. A girl and a man linked to a Fort Worth store robbery are questioned. Kentucky authorities take a prisoner to question further about the murders.

Port Worth Hugh Cromer Kentucky Newshey Fort Worth Marion Miley Newshey Thomas Penney Lexington Country Club Penney Fort Sette Reformatory Doutle

Drug Firm Urged To Settle Claims In New York

A plan to settle about 950000 in claims against McKesson and Robbins Ltd was recommended to stockholders. The case ties to the late Donald Coster and the scandals surrounding McKesson and Robbins Inc, Bridgeport, Conn., with allegations of mismanagement and financial manipulation preceding Coster’s 1938 death.

New York McKesson and Robbins, Incorporated McKesson and Robbins, Ltd Donald Coster-Musica McKesson and Robbins, Inc Big Bridgeport

Argument Not Entirely Verbal Hospital House Call Turns Violent

Deputies report a Monday incident at 3000 Clark West Commerce Street after an argument at Robert B. Green hospital injuring five people. Victims include Henry Munoz 21 with a bullet wound and Albert Munoz 25 with knife wounds at 3134 Hawthorne Street, Martin Durawa 48 at 5918 West Commerce Street with axe wounds, Wille Garza 26 at 10037 Ban Luis Street with axe wounds, and Virginia Porawa 581E West Commerce Street with scalp laceration. Authorities Zeke Wen and Lome Beard investigated the clash.

Robert B. Green Hospital Clark West Commerce Street Henry Munoz La4 Hawthorne Street Albert Munoz Kniie Martin J. Durawa Fisted West Commerce Streets Inite Wille Garza Ban Luis Street

Pendergast Loses Court Appeal In Supreme Court

Washington Det Thomas J Pendergast ex Democratic boss of Kansas City and Robert Emenett O Maley ex Missouri superintendent of insurance failed to win Supreme Court review of their contempt convictions and two year prison terms. The court also declined to review a separate order directing return of 1 060 600 in armored equipment to participants. The 85th Maintenance Ordnance Company will be stationed at Camp Bowie after October 17 to repair vehicles of the 135th and 76th GHQ battalions.

Washington Ted Thomas J. Fendergast Kansas City Robert Emenett O Maley Missouri Brownwood High Court Ordnance Maintenance Company Dclined Payt of Yorth Patietatees Alvisten Camp Bowie Viii Army Corps Headquarters 85Th Heavy Maintenance Ordnance Company Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Camp Bowle 76Th Ghq

Baylor Plans Psychology Lab

Baylor plans a psychology laboratory for advanced students led by Dr Loyd W Rowland head of the psychology department. The facility will be used by the psychological tests and measurements class to test children as part of the course with eye tests and related measurements.

WAWU UCLLA Baylor University Willy Loyd W. Rowland

Georgie Jessel prepares for baby as stork hovers near

Philadelphia dispatch reports vaudeville star Georgie Jessel and 18 month partner Lois Andrews awaiting the stork with a new show in rehearsal. Jessel, 40, and Andrews, 17, expect a baby soon and face uncertainty about a possible twin birth. Jessel plans to finish preparations while waiting for hospital news in Los Angeles, with rehearsals stalled by the pending arrival.

Lie Lois Andrews Los Angeles Georgie Philay Delphi Lea Hign Mickers Cane RueCariten Tiny

Miners sign closed shop pact in Harlan County

Knoxville dispatch reports United Mine Workers of America and Harlan County Coal Operators Association announce a closed shop contract. The agreement covers more than 12 000 miners across 22 mines in Harlan and surrounding counties, with signing still pending.

Knoxville Tenn United Mint Workers of Aimeries Harlan County Kentucky Coal Operators’ Association Willem G. Turnblaver Distrink 19 Wis Ntarian Bell and Brox County

Street Car Rails New Steel Source In War Scraps Plan

Zaneville Ohio October 12 Removal of abandoned direct car rails in eight southeastern Ohio districts will be undertaken soon to provide scrap steel urgently needed for national defense. District WPA management announced first priority on the WPA program. About 1460 tons of steel rails will be ablashed in the forthcoming project.

Zaneaville Onlo Ager Announeed Ind Sera Sirel

Aviation mechanic helpers seek civil service jobs

About 400 girls enrolled at Draughon’s Business College to study aviation mechanic aids. They applied for civil service posts paying 50 dollars a month while training to service plane motors at the air field, with Ralph E. Milat as service board secretary. No experience in mechanics was required. a quiz tested aptitudes.

Gertride Jaden Meérhawies Ab Joumean Geld Draughon Busiurss College Ralph E. Milat Service Board

Knighted Historian Castaneda Receives Holy Sepulchre Order

Carlos Castaneda, UT Texas Latin American historian born in Mexico, was awarded knighthood in the Holy Sepulchre order during a pontifical high mass on the University of Texas campus. Presented by Bishop C. E. Byrne, with Investiture by Bishop Francis C. Kelley, the honor recognizes his book Our Catholic Heritage in Texas and other historical works.

Austin Carlos EL Caslaneds Hus Southwest University of Texas C. E. Byrne Galveston Francis C. Kelley Oklahoma City M. A. Ascontant Dr. Castaneda Mexico

Gandhi Warns U S On British Aid

Mohandas K Gandhi told residents at Sivaramam that the United States should think twice before providing more aid to Britain without prior guarantees. He urged withdraw of assistance unless there are clear liberties guaranteed for India Asia and Africa.

Warcha Tndig Mohandas K. Gandhni America Britain India Asia Sivarram

Funeral for A Jowdy Set in San Antonio Community Head

Funeral services for A Jowdy a San Antonio merchant born in Syria will be held at his residence 425 North Leona Monday at 3 10 PM with Rev miller officiating He was a leader in the Syrian colony and served as president of Ban Antonio lodge No 1070 A P and A M Alzafar and Order of the Eagles He is survived by his widow Mrs Miry A Jowdy and brother Fred Jowdy Burial at Ban Joce Burial Park under direction of 5 A Judge No 1070 AFL and ALM Pallbearers listed include Solomon Crich Br Joseph Youner George Azar Andrew Ansley and others

Ber Ban Antonio Lodge A. Po A.M. Alzafar Akring Order of the Eagles Miz. Miry A. Jowdy Fred Dawdy Serpines Ban Joce AFL Solomon Crich Joseph Youner George Azar Andrew Ansley Tathouland Gegree Jamas

Turkey's balanced diplomacy steadies chromium ties

New York Oct 13 Turkey maneuvers to keep both England and Germany content on chromium supplies essential for steel. Britain and Germany seek Turkish cooperation as war drags on, while Turkey, guided by Ataturk, pursues cautious independence and mutual aid pacts, aiming to avoid siding in full.

Py Manx Annadine New York Turkey Germany England Mage Hoever Tukey Inony Saracagt Turskey Kemal Ataturk

Baltimore Welcomes Duchess of Windsor and Duke

Baltimore hosts an official welcome for the Duchess of Windsor and Prince Edward, the Duke of Windsor, in a city hall reception and tea at the Baltimore Country Club. Crowds line the streets as the Windsors arrive from Timontutt station, staying at Salona farms with relatives for a week. Mayor Howard W. Jackson will deliver the formal welcome at 3 p.m.

Baltimore Bal Amora Duchess of Windsor Wailus Wuarfleta Ting City Hal Aoo Yacate Haltimore Country Club

Texanischen-Gebirgs Saengerfest Ends in San Antonio

The fiftieth annual Texanischen-Gebirgs Saengerfest concluded Sunday in San Antonio with 31 officers and various business items settled. Bodo Holekamp of Boerne reelected president. ex-Senator Julius Real of Kerrville named honorary president. Mrs Mat tie Herrting of San Antonio and Adolph Hopf of Frederickeburg named vice presidents. Chris Herry of New Braunfels, secretary. George Kegger of Comfort, treasurer. Four San Antonio clubs Beethoven Mueterchor, Beethoven Damenchor, Hermannssohn Gamischter Chor and Liederkrang will jointly sponsor the 1942 festival. over 750 singers participated across the two-day event.

Adolph Hopf Frederickeburg Chris Herry New Hratafels George Kegger Comfort San Antonio Beethoven Mueterchor Beethoven Damenchor Hermannssohn Gamischter Chor Liederkrang

College Plan Goes To State

A petition signed by 20,333 asking an election to create a San Antonio junior college was to be presented to the state board of education on Monday. If approved the County Commissioners would call an election. Plans were for the bearers to leave for Austin from Auditorium Clyde in the morning. Those planning to make the trip included P. Schnabel chair, Br. H. H. Ogilvie, Robert E. Kingston, George Gidson, Stanley Barks, Carlton Adams Jr, Mrs. Jerome Kuhl, Mrs. A. Japhet, Mrs. B. A. Stain, Ben Jurry, Dr. S. Gardner, Mrs. R. D. Bell, Mrs. H. A. Thornss, Mrs BF. Swith, Clyde Barnes and 60 students.

San Antonio Jerome Kuhl 4. K. Japhet B. A. Stain Ben Jurry S. Gardner R. D. Bell H. A. Thornss BF. Swith Clyde Barnes

Turkey Holds Steady Amid World War Turmoil

In the late 1920s Turkey sought balance between major powers, resisting total alignment. Turkish leaders pursued a neutral stance to preserve territorial status quo while engaging with England and Germany. The article notes Mustafa Kemal Atatürk era policies and Turkey's strategic aims during wartime, including potential railway and Black Sea routes considerations.

Turkey England Alstuk Jed Ife League of Nations Sinte Imanu Germany Nazia Hitler Engian Gerermany Russia Britain Near East Iran Central Hiller Ankara Caneasus Dardanelles Bulgaria Black Sea Britann Europe Tickey

Hull and Stimson Push to Arm Merchant Ships

Secretary Hull testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee urging repeal of the ban on arming American merchant ships. Secretary Hull insists the United States cannot ignore growing Nazi conquest while War Secretary Stimson backs immediate repeal to safeguard vessels and ensure delivery of munitions. Executive session follows as lawmakers forecast a substantial majority in favor of amending the neutrality law.

Hull Gol Stony Congress United States House Foreign Affairs Bne Tombat Stimson Hitler Themeelvee High Seas Hloont D-N Voys R-Ohla Bloomta House Foreign

Connally seeks lifting ship ban amendment

Senator Tom Connally announced plans to introduce an amendment to the neutrality act allowing American ships to travel anywhere. He indicated it would follow passage of the merchant vessel arming amendment and urged swift action, stating no foreign power should gain bases in the Western Hemisphere and asserting U S insistence on limiting external influence amid war.

Connally Dallas Tom Connally Senate Foreign Relations Congress United States Vichy Arered

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Sun S.A. Man Draughon's Muncan Field Miley Pendergast Baylor Ordnance Company Stork Drive Jessel Philadelphia Jeeorgle Jessel Ihr Adve Gandhi U.S A. Jowdy A. Sowdy Ytlan Dlen Seracoglu Tivkity Davce Raiser Kulsce Willam Ynie Larward Russa Brita France Guit Ottoman Empire Adatul Agataturk Lausanne Wally Duke S.A Secy THE VOGUE
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