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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1943
Page
2
R A Heberman aged 63 of 832 Division Avenue was shot while attempting to shoot a skunk in his backyard. He dropped his 380 automatic and was wounded in the right arm as the weapon discharged, the sheriff's office reports. The skunk remained at large.
A vintage ad urges treating bronchitis early to prevent complications from coughs and chest colds. It touts Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that soothes inflamed mucous membranes and expels germs, promising sleep and quick cough relief or money back.
A Department of Justice notice warns delinquents ages 34 to 48 eligible for draft must comply by November 1 or face immediate reporting orders. It cites Hoover noting that by October 1, 6036 individuals had been convicted of selective service violations, with sentences totaling over 14,090 years and fines exceeding $678,820.
London dispatch reports Subhas Chandra Bose, renegade Indian leader heading a Tokyo backed Quisling government, has declared war on the United States and Great Britain. The Jap Dome agency claims the pledge marks a major shift in the war alignment as Allied powers prepare for possible repercussions.
London dispatches report German morale crumbling amid Mussolini overthrow and war with the Allies. Foreign workers in Germany, numbering up to 12 million, are said to be secretly arming for rebellion, with some sabotaging munition factories.
Nermar Hitefelder a 28 year old farmer from La Coste died Sunday after a tractor ran over him at his farm Saturday. Deputies say the tractor was in gear when he attempted to crank it. He suffered fatal injuries and fractures to both ears and legs. The body rests at the Tondre Fuemetal home in Castroville.
The navy listed the Dorado as lost after 85 days of service. Commissioned August 28, the 207 foot submarine carried 65 crew and 2525 tons. Commanded by Lieut. Commander Earle Gaffrey Schneidar, it was presumed lost in the Pacific an overdue vessel.
London reports from a leading collaborationist claim a French majority hates Marshal Petain and Laval and refuses obedience while Corsican events are echoed as a warning. Paris radio cited police actions arresting over 1900 in a week amid anti Nazi activity. A separate New York case recounts a slaying probe and diary clues as authorities pursue suspects including a Canadian air force cadet.
An explosion and fire at the Easton works caused three deaths and 38 serious injuries. Mayor Morrison declared an emergency as fuel shortages affected thousands, with 25 homes damaged and emergency kitchens to feed residents. Victims include John Keple Runsmore Henry Jordan Easton and Floyd Transul.
Yugoslav Partisans under Tito clashed with Chetnik and German- aligned forces in Montenegro and western Bosnia. Reports claim Tito’s forces captured Ivanje and advanced around Zagreb while Rommel sought reinforcements. Prisoner counts and river towns cited among Balkan battle updates amid heavy fighting in Montenegro and near Kotor.
An ad urging consumers not to ask for aspirin generally but to specify St Joseph Aspirin. It claims the product is the fastest acting most reliable and the world’s largest selling aspirin. The copy emphasizes demanding genuine St Joseph Aspirin.
London reports the Empress of Russia and Dordingsholm arrived safely in the Firth of Forth with British prisoners of war returning home under an exchange treaty after a smooth voyage from Goeteborg Sweden where the transfer occurred last week. A third ship Abatis carrying 13 of 14 returning Americans was due to reach another British port later today.
At Allied Headquarters in Algiers on October 25, U S Treasurer Henry Morgenthau announced plans to send a topflight man to the theater to sell War Bonds to soldiers. He noted army service officers have done well but that more could be done, and said troops prefer continuing the fight until Germany is defeated rather than leaving on home leave.
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