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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1942

Page

8

Sabotage to democracy sparks legal rights debate

A commentary questions government by law versus by men and warns that pressuring officials to fix tickets harms democracy. It argues law protects individual rights, criticizes selective enforcement, and calls for accountability in upholding the justice system. Also notes a Texas Livestock Sanitation talk at a monthly commission meeting in San Antonio.

Comebody Anton Frarer Texas Livestock Sanitity Commission Thesday Plat John c. Move Monray

Admirer of $126 Takes It Forcast Largen Case

A man from 222 Burleson Street told police Monday how he and his money were swindled by a woman who praised his cash at a cafe. The woman inspected $120 before slipping away, and officers arrested a pair boarding a Greyhound bus. One man denied involvement as an ex convict.

Forcast Largen Burleson Street Anatin Street Nash Targen Park Worth Hound Bis Salt

Fido Won’t Be Hurt By Meat Rationing

Molly Hy Ilinni reports on San Antonio shopkeeper Bueche at 245 West Ashby, who keeps a dog food canning operation supplying fresh meat and dehydrated foods for dogs. He notes wartime rationing cannot starve pets, with dog products stored in large fridges and 250 counters carrying his canine lines.

Fido Molly HY Ilinni C. W. Bulecise West Ashby Street Bueche Gan Antonig Hitler Neve Hes Pub San Antoniarix Fide Pido Kitty West Ashby Sirs Allene Estes Hiteche

Soldier Hit By Train Dies In California Accident

Soldier Artur James Thirnni, 33, of Tels, died Monday from injuries after being struck by Southern Pacific's crack Sunset Limiter near Randolphield while he was stationed there. The accident occurred at 1 a.m. Sunday.

Bel Artur James Thirnni Tels Southern Pacific Randolphield

Coupe-Truck Crash Injures Driver on Pleasanton Road

L. A. Mann, 40, of Mission Road and Hart Avenue, suffered a spinal injury and head trauma after a collision with a truck driven by George L. Ofers, 1906 Pleasantory Road, on Pleasanton Road at Division Avenue. Mann remained in Robert B. Green Hospital Monday. Ofers was reported uninjured.

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Baering Down On the News By Arthur Bugs Bear

A humorous critique of Wendell Willkie as a goodwill ambassador mocks his campaign antics and reception. The author lampoons political theater, praising his diplomacy while implying overblown praise and opportunistic stunts.

Arthur Bugs" Bear Wendell Witkie Ton Goodnatur

Three Sunday Fires Wreak Loss in San Antonio

Three Sunday fires caused 4635 in damage to San Antonio homes. Lightning started at least one blaze destroying W P Vilven’s residence at 2710 South Presa, another fire hit H Hernandez at 21 North Gatorado, and George Brilett’s home at 2497 South Presa suffered partial damage. The San Antonio Fire Department reported the losses Monday.

San Antonio W. P Vilven South Presa Street Homer H. Hernandez North Gatorado Ayas George Brilelt Soulh Presa Street

Stabbing Victim Blames Youths After Tavern Incident

Jesus Vasquez told a pastor that he was attacked by a group of youths creating a disturbance in front of a tavern on Grannlup street. He said a stab wound to the stomach occurred as he stood outside with Jim Aleman who was wounded and treated at the county hospital. Witnesses said a man called Aleman outside before two shots were heard and Aleman fell inside the goat.

Robert D. Green Jesus Vasquez Paslor Manday Poyer Vasquez Jim Aleman Callnna Street Sult Ao Aleman Aloman

San Antonio UT Candidates Seek Student Assembly Seats

Four thousand candidates, including San Antonio students and UT students, compete Tuesday for seats in the university student assembly. Winners join governing boards of the university cooperative book glove and the Texas student publications, with candidates from science, engineering, and fine arts represented.

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Robber Slugs Visitor In San Antonio Jail Time Crime

Thomas Rape, 70, of Corpus Christi, Nueces County jailer, was slugged and robbed of 72 dollars while walking from the business district to the Southern Pacific station in San Antonio. A man offered to guide him then demanded money, taking 12 dollars after an initial 150 was given. Police found the assailant, recovered the money, and Rape was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Thomas Rape Corpus Chriati Nueces County Southern Pacific San Antonio Rane iLive Oak Street Robert B. Green 'Hospital

Training Starts Airborne Troop Alynome Tactical Training

Airborne troops of the 2nd Infantry Division began tactical training after a layover caused by bad weather. Reports say the plan included routes over San Antonio and a move to flying fields at Del Rio Brackelville and Eagle Pass, with destinations to be announced.

Alynome 2Nd Infantry Dlvision San Antonio Asd

Thompson recalls O’Hare exploits during war patrols

Bert Thompson Jr a former private secretary to Mayor Maury Maverick recounts the plane battles in which O’Hare shot down six Japanese planes during a March 7 1942 engagement. Thompson, a storekeeper second class, notes O’Hare’s creation of a hero story while describing the dawn Patrol action that earned the Medal of Honor and Thompson’s return to San Antonio after enlisting in 1941.

Bert Thompson Jr Maury Maverick Isame Navy Nalaway Loco Sdeaters Weal Gomdr Exiward Jay O'Mare Thoipson O'Hare Thompson San Antonio Naval Officers’ Training Notre Dame Bert B. Thompson Dunning Avenue Frost Bank Nino Jan Uhelre O'Reee Hnd Xcottier Pitas Chen Aly Ane Beck Sven Ons Uesealing Bull Amore

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