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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
5
An English visitor and her American niece discuss liberty, aging nations, and democracy. They contrast Britain’s cautious liberty with America's vibrant self government, noting Congress remains essential and that citizens embody the government.
Gustafson, a man from Aurora, followed a mongrel dog into a highway to rescue it after it darted into traffic. He was struck by a car and fatally injured, while the dog escaped unharmed and did not suffer any injuries.
A wide series of promotions across stations in Texas Alabama and Kansas includes Cpl John Gilver at Mavta Bly School avoiding barber shop haircuts and directing corps entertainments Captain Albert A Nisbet promoted to major at Nashville Army Air Center Major promotions at Harssdale Field and Barksdale Field involve Cpl Robert C McCoy Led by transfers from Duncan Field and Onto other posts. Lieutenant James Roger Lyons and Lieut Ferdinand Thomas Boecker gain ranks as well as several others from San Antonio to Independence Kansas. The news notes pilot wings awarded and weather officer assignments while a separate line mentions Dr Rio Khaki Facts and Brooksfield personnel.
Excelsior reports credible sources say Mexico plans an expeditionary force to battlefronts within six months. Youthful generals and air officers push participation, with the government favoring action to avoid lagging Latin American peers like Brazil.
In Tingoln Nebraska on October 14 a private named George Specht was granted an emergency furlough to bid his mother goodbye. Millsapolis Minnesota reports his mother will depart overseas with the army nurse corps where his father is also serving abroad. Capt. George A. Specht is the private’s father.
Berlin radio claimed four British submarines and aircraft attacked a German convoy off Norway yesterday but caused no damage. No immediate British confirmation of the engagement was reported.
The army's 105 mm howitzer, weighing just over two tons, can launch a 3‑pound projectile about seven miles.
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