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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1944

Page

2

Roosevelt to Address New York Foreign Policy Forum

President Roosevelt plans his first post Washington appearance with a major foreign policy speech in New York, following a campaign swing through city districts. The speech, broadcast 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. over Blue and NBC networks, targets Dewey and the new deal critique while touring four boroughs.

Associated Press Roosevelt Washington New York Dewey GWT NBC EOS Pitts Foreign Policy Association Toostvelt New York City Ebbelsfield Brooklyn Robert. F. Wagner Wil Philadelphia Nodin Hudson Inky Chicago Cleveland Pewey Pittsburgh Lan Fu America Wallace Rathe Middle West Trurcan Missouri Omaha Tony Congress Brettom Woods Bumbarton Oaks Butte Mont Truman

South Texas KIA Casualties Listed From War Departments

The War Department reported 2613 soldiers killed in action, naming numerous South Texas and San Antonio natives. Included are Sgt John B Alexander and First Lieutenant Jesper Ballty, among others, with mothers and wives listed, spanning European and Mediterranean theaters and highlighting communities from Laredo to Taft.

War Department South Texas John B. Alexander Delfina Alexander Laredo Pie Rodolfo Apelinar Rosa Apollar San Antonio Jesper C. Ballty Derby V. Jaites Raymondville Pat Rudy C. Barrera Henrietta G. Barrera San Garcia Alice George W. Gillespie von Ormy Pri Vivian G. Haren Vivian Huron On Antonis William D. Long Mintle M. Butter Pre Raul Lozano Sanjiang Mary Sitton Coch Robert Strickland Margaret Strickland Maj Warren Stubblefield Jr Lucille A. Stubblefield Pfr Lucy Wagner Caralamplo Casteneda Jesusa Mendes Corpus Christi Carton Najera Rose G. Najera Cpl Frederica B. Vasquez Mike B. Vasquez Taft

Triumvirate Seizes Guatemala in Overnight Revolution

In Guatemala City a triumvirate led by Capt. Jacobo Arbenz Major Arank and Jorge Torrello seized control after a student army uprising. President Federico Ponce’s government fell. Gen. Federico Coraga was killed as rebels attacked the capital with tanks and armored cars. Ponce sought refuge in the US embassy after surrender.

Guatemala City Jacobo Arben Arank Jorge Torrello Guatemhala Cen Federico Ponce Federico Coeraga Ban — Reeleer

Patriots or Matriots: Washington debate on women in government

A Washington woman advocates women running the government under the name Batriots. The piece mocks the idea, calling Matriots a blend of matrons and riots and notes old disputes as men have fought over women since the world began. The tone reads satirical and dismissive.

Arthur Bugs” Baer Internut Washington Batriots Shim Cen- Curley Quel

The Lost Weekend Memory of a Scout Parade

In the morning reverie a man recalls a 1940s Scout parade and hometown pride. He agonizes over a marriage proposal to Helen while telephone calls interrupt a tense scene at his apartment. Noise at the door and Helen's voice pierce his fragile grip on reality.

Helen Central Dorothy Harry Fox Mr. Blekerton Onis Don Ync Cheries B. Jackson B. Daake Warrary Ainehart Pe Merly

Miss Brown Weds Hackensmith at Fort Shafter Hawaii

Miss Ruby Lorraine Brown of San Antonio married Harold N. Hackensmith of the Engineer Corps on duty with Central Pacific Base Command at the Fort Shafter post chapel Hawaii on June 30. Ceremony officials included Col. B. Whiner, Fr. George A. Lihman, and ushers Maj. Carl E. Rantzon Maj. Nell Haggard. Reception followed at Haaleku Jani hotel. Also noted: Tex Press Women's Association awarded Helen Powell first prize for college journalism. Mrs Alma Lae Holman elected president with Mrs Alex Adams as parliamentarian. Halloween carnival planned at local school with booths and dances.

Honolulu Hawaii Ruby Lorraine Brown San Antonio Beatrice Brown Devine Atic Pai Harold N. Hackensmith En ‘Gineer Corps Central Pacific Base Command Post Chapel Fort Shatter George A Lihman B. R. ‘Whiner Faleon Tex- 6 Press Women's Association Houston Helen Powell Trindtatian Trinity University College Journalia Alma Lae Holman Taylor Alex Adams Leon Valley P T. A

Medico Wives To Give Party In Early November

A women's auxiliary for the Bexar County Medical Association will host a party at the Medical Library on French Place at 8 p.m. Thursday November 2, moved from October 28. Harlandale members and Kappa Gamma sorority hostesses, with plans for a finale program and social chairs at Austin College and Mrs Frank Steed to organize.

Bexar County Medical Association Medical Nbrary French Place Harlandale T Ausitary and Bind Partists Association Stease Kappa Gamma Ciit J. T. Hairs Pergy Planetton Austin College Frank Steed Cos House Alimni Associe

Connor Promoted to Colonel at Camp Hot Station

Col. Paul D. Connor receives a promotion to colonel and is stationed at Camp Hot after service in Trinidad and Dutch Guiana. His son, Capt. Eat D. Censor Dr., currently serves as ta nate.

Connor Col Paul DB Camp Hot Trinidad Dutch Guiana Capt Eat D. Censor

Pattern 9255 Jumper and Jacket With Blouses

Pattern 9255 offers a jumper and jacket plus blouses or sweaters in cotton rayon or wool with sizes 6 8 10 14. For 39 inch fabric and 1 yard jacket or 2 yards jumper, send 20 cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Department, San Antonio Texas with size name and address. A Marian Martin pattern book add on costs 15 cents, delivery may take two weeks or longer.

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Koenler Pay Dance and Park Events Listings

City notices detail multiple dances at Koenler Pay and Park venues in Sabe and Helotes area listings. Bands include Charles Bendele and the Melody Kids, Louie’s Old Time Band, and Joe Hartman Orchestra with admission prices from 40 to 60 cents.

Koenler Pay Bracenridge Park Sabe Moonlight Tavern Helotes Charles Bendele Melody Kidg Hill Top Hall Turkey Trotters Flores Victory Playboys Vickery Playboys

Old Battleships Avenge Dee Return From Pearl Harbor

Aboard Vice Admiral Kin Kaid's command ship off Leyte on October 30 a flotilla of battleships formerly sunk at Pearl Harbor returned to shell targets in eastern Leyte and the central Philippines. West Virginia California and other veterans led the pre bombardment, firing 600 tons of steel while cruisers and destroyers supported their powerful guns. The spectacle highlighted ships rebuilt and rearmed after Pearl Harbor.

Kinkaid Leyte Pearl Harbor United States Navy Philippines Queens Taclodany Noche West Virginia California Nogehlp Catman Hill Daya

Mrs Parker Hosts Honor at Friday Afternoon Tea

Mrs Parker complimented Mrs George Parker and her daughter-in-law Mrs Joseph Bright Parker, Mary Anne Chittim, who arrived from overseas, during a quiet Friday tea. Guests included H L Queather of Fitchmond Texas and others, with Mesdames Mayo Saunders Warne and Felder Jr assisting, and punch duties held by Denman Micon Bealighon and Chittim.

George Parker Joseph Bright Parker Mary Anne Chittim Ensim Parker H. L. Queather Fitchmond Texas Jack Ned Joseph Prates Tulsa Ohio Shed Robert Brewer Dodie Chittim Elizabethy Vaughan Verne Pagenstecher Lucy Roe Grace Locke Stella Guttér Mary Jane Lyles Butch Mayo Donald W. Saunders Walter Warne Jona L. Felder Jr Mesdames Robert Witt Colbert Denman James Micon Arthur Bealighon James Chittim Ee Ae

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