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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1941
Page
4
Secretary of the Navy Knox told Detroit centerline workers at a $20 million Hudson naval ordnance plant dedication that the nation is in this fight to the finish. He urged 24 hour effort, praised the navy's building program, and said destroyers would soon be built. He warned against those who hinder defense and urged unity in the industrial effort.
Seven servicemen from the 7S A Cadets complete basic training at Moffett Field California and will proceed next week to advanced schools. The group includes Sven Smills, Francis Walsh, Wayne McNeil, George Ise, William Kitchen, Clinton Kearny, and Thomas Duckworth, listing home addresses in San Antonio and nearby streets.
A U.S. Marine sentry at the Peiping main gate was wounded when an unidentified man in civilian clothes arrived by jinriksha and opened fire. The Marine returned fire. the assailant fled into the crowd as officials investigate.
Delays in tax hearings against downtown property owners for delinquent taxes were ordered by Judge Tayloe in the Forty fifth Elstric court. Four hearings will be held at 9 30 p m November 5 featuring Athens Realty Anthony Realty Dittmar Properties Walter W McAllister as trustees of the National Bank of Commerce While no setting was made for Elizabeth Meusebach and Frank T Drady.
Dr W A King reports a health department survey shows daily milk output rose by 25 088 gallons to avert a county shortage. Of this total 21 787 gallons were pasteurized, 3 301 gallons raw, and 124 gallons certified. Seventeen creameries supply the San Antonio area along with 42 retail routes and 267 dairies delivering to creameries.
William Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirts, posted a $10,000 bond in Asheville after three days in jail. The bond was furnished by Mrs. Carrie Dorsett of Asheville, and he is due in Superior court on December 15 to answer charges of violating terms of a suspended sentence and other state law violations.
The Sixth annual convention of the National School Cafeterias Association will open Wednesday morning in the Gunter hotel. Presiding will be Mrs. A Milee R. of Jacksonville, Fla, with local arrangements led by Mrs. Grane N. Moffett, director of catering for the San Antonio public schools.
An alumni committee led by Pat Hooks of Trusca and chair Mya Hamilton Magruder aims to merge Austin College Sherman with Trinity University Waco and other Presbyterian schools. A Monday meeting produced a letter of intent and possible endowment land grants, with John Walker Vinson chapter president Mrs. Magruder rallying members. The group includes Dr. B. D. Greer and others from Highland Park and local churches.
News from the front reports fierce all out fighting around Mozhaisk and Maloyaroslavets, with German advances to within 50 miles of Moscow despite Zhukov orders. Soviet dispatches say German troops morale is deteriorating while Red Army notes show continued heavy action on the Ukraine front near Kherkov and Taganrog.
A man with poor memory reported his roommate stole $124 from his Booth Alamo Street room. Police say the suspect confessed to thefts totaling 23 or 30 dollars, with the victim adjusting the amount. Both men were jailed on drunkenness charges.
London dispatch reports that Hess formerly a top Mazi teleh figure has been moved to Fort Henry Kingston. A War Department spokesman refused to provide information on his whereabouts.
MUBKOGEE Oklahoma October 28 The city council dropped its proposed toilet tax and replaced it with increased sales rates. The plan aimed to raise about 320 000 for city operations and 419 000 for salary interests amid noisy protests.
President Roosevelt declares defiance as Nazi sea raiders threaten U.S. shipping. He cites torpedo attacks on the Gretz and Kearny, vows to fight back, and warns of Hitler's world-order plans including a secret map of South America. He condemns German religious persecution and asserts America will deliver arms and goods Ready for action. He lists dead and wounded sailors from American destroyers, and frames the fight as a test of national resolve and spirit.
A burglar entered a home Tuesday and stole a noted two piggy banks containing $730. Other victims include Winerth Motor Co with a radio. George Hit nings at 2041-2 South Alma ta. PF Fite at 708 Pershing with a gold pin. Max Stiews at 7 West Theo with cash from a payphone.
Pleaded guilty to swindling by check as Laus faced counts in County Court at Law No 2. Judge C. J. Matthews sentenced 120 days in county jail after admitting to passing several checks on September 3 4 and October 19 totaling 8.95 30.0 24.76 dollars to firms Standard Trek Fomby s Mundas Glath lern.
Winners announced Tuesday in both senior and junior divisions of the Windsnue Silex er contest. Senior winners include Johnny Perera first with Brackeruligs Lorraine Legiton second and Tony Arias third. Junior division winners are Mike Henietz first Charles Campbell second and Miss Ati ha Crews third. First place earns $3 art hook. others receive ribbons.
City Hall officials concede odors were caused by the heating system first turned on this season. Gus Bertatti, building custodian, explained the smells stem from new paint and hot equipment. The department of commerce reports more American tourists visited Canada this year than in the two prior years.
New York news describes a pistol exchange as detectives chased a murder suspect. On February 23 at Hotel Abbey and Hotel Victoria a pair of shootings wounded a composer William Ortmann and left a suspect dead by self inflicted gunshot. Detected chase ended with Abe Delta dead hours later.
A program titled Family Classes Set By School will run for Los Angeles Heights independent school district adults. Homemaking teacher Mrs Sargent announced. Classes cover men and women topics from budgeting and meals to marriage, child care, and sick care in round table discussions. Enrollment is open to suburb residents at no cost, with a small fee for mimeographing.
Fifteen miners died in a gas explosion at the Gtirling Coal Company mine near Lanel Boone Kentucky. Rescue squads removed the bodies to Norlan Ve four miles northeast as the investigation begun. United States Bureau of Mines engineer A Herbert of Vincennes Indiana linked to the blast would be launched properly tomorrow. Man hurt in crab it Harris Crawford 32 treated at Robert B Green hospital after an auto collision in the 00 Block of North Rio Street.
A pair of tornadoes hit Arkansas towns Sunday, killing 21 and injuring more than 100. Harbare saw 14 deaths, Dardanelle Bethel area seven, with Ham burg suffering the widest destruction. Camp Robinson units aided relief as survivors crowded refuges.
Complaints filed in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughn's court accuse Jac Dunn away and Edgar Summers of robbery and theft on October 25. The incidents involve a $1 watch and a $1 knife from Jack D. Cart weight, with additional theft of $200 in heat from A. Obndat on October 17. City Policeman Frank Ballard and City Detective T. Poston authored the filings.
An ad touts a brand for gas pains and constipation relief. It promises quick effects with a gentle bowel action, noting availability at drug stores and suggesting a six-chalic formula. The text blends misspelled phrases and unclear product details from a late 20th century style ad.
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