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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1941

Page

3

Charges in Farecourt: no deaths in county case

A county court heard multiple complaints including a case charging a man with a fare dispute linked to an October incident injuring Ernestina Garvin at South Flores and Hohendstreets. Other complaints involve Rev J A Richardson death collision, Manrire Nen assault, and theft of clothing from Alice Eads.

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FDR Signs Plant Seizure Measure Amid War Powers Row

President Roosevelt signed new plant seizure legislation authorizing requisition of fuel, equipment, and machinery for national use. The White House disclosed the action after months of debate, with Army officials confirming it strengthens executive power over critical wartime resources.

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Rabbis Grant Divorce In Rabbinical Court In Chicago

In Chicago the Rabbinical Court presided by Judge T. J. Lynch granted a divorce in the traditional religious ritual. The defendant Maxician Trving Dorenfield, previously jailed, sought the bill of divorcement in the court action.

T. J. Lynch Chicago Maxician Trving Dorenfield

Community Chest drive reports progress amid pledges and divisions

The Community Chest campaign reports $160,000 pledged with early 2000s styles and multiple divisions tallying quotas. Key leaders include Waller P. Walker as chair, and division captains such as Mrs Theo Meyer Jr in the winning district, plus effort updates from the women's and manufacturing divisions as luncheon reports loom.

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36th Put On Fair Display at Cotton Bowl Event

Dallas crowds witness a 36th fair display featuring a wartime arsenal show with 1248 arms and 209 pieces of armament. officials report security and staged demonstrations amid a tense atmosphere. Generals Trem Brg and Fred L. Walker attended, praising the display and addressing public concerns.

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Former Duncan High Athlete Promoted in Army Police Unit

Private Robert L. Berry of Nantes Texas has been promoted to corporal and named acting sergeant in Duncan's Headquarters and Headquarters detachment. Sergeant Kaufman, a former halfback and standout at Jefferson High, will lead the unit with Berry assisting. Berry, active in DeMolays, graduated in 1944 and served about two years before joining Duncan Geld. He trained recruits for Duncan and headed to Port Bam Monsor before transfer.

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Orphans Urge Chest Drive at San Antonio Talk

Dr W W Jackson president of San Antonio University urged orphans and volunteers at the Rose Room Gunther Hotel to support the Chest campaign. He warned West Side slums tempt radical movements and stressed unity to defend America and strengthen inner defense amid urged national danger.

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RAF Raid Report From The Mediterranean War Front

The high command announced raids on Valletta harbor and Naples while British forces hit Benghazi in Libya. One Italian torpedo boat reportedly sank a British submarine. no other submarines were confirmed lost. Civilian structures near attacked dwellings were described as heavily struck in the raid's accounts.

Clancy Starling High Command Mediterranean Stwo Ae Unita Valletta Malta Bongos Libya Naplea

Baby Killed In Car Train Crash Near Texon

Texon record states a mother Juli Marilou Ratetson, 23, of Texon, and her infant son John Marston Emerson, 1 1/2 months, died when their auto collided with a train at a crossing near Suton. The incident occurred yesterday. both occupants perished, no survivors reported.

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Unity drive and fundraising for community aid and events

The article notes a university leader urging the West Side to help the underprivileged with decent housing clothing and jobs to foster unity. It mentions plans for a fundraising drive with women’s teams, men’s division events, and awards awaiting post-event ceremonies, though some details were postponed. Local officers and organizers, including Mrs. Metinsey and Mr. Wells, are credited for launching the campaign and coordinating team reports. Community efforts center on shared purpose and support for the less fortunate amid broad participation.

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Ex-Students of TSCW to Meet

A meeting of former students of the Texas State College for Women will be held at 4 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Kate Andrews 432 Pulton Street Austin Miss Asteroid will be Mrs James Chariton and Miss Ana Walter George C Schafer will chair the meeting Mise Helen Bolberg with kin Ca Villion aoe was tha tint wantan etal warker at Duncan Meld Towel tie atryed.

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