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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1942

Page

3

Colonel States U S Was At War Before December Seventh

Col John Perkins deputy director of internal security division of the Eighth Service command told the Scientific Society of San Antonio on Tuesday night that the United States was in a war with Germany before December 7 1941. He cited lend lease and neutrality act repeal, noting thirteen billion dollars was spent to aid Axis opponents without expectation of payment and that England must not be conquered to prevent American attack. Perkins argued pacifists and anti fascists misunderstood history and warned against public interference in wartime policy.

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Inauguration Set at Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College

Red-haired Mary Virelmia Payne, aged 17, has joined the temperance fight and remains active, while Levis Baynton, a native Te president of Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College, is slated for a formal inauguration on November 7.

Duncan Fick Asolph Mary Virelmia Payne Levis Baynton Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College

Eleanor Sees U S War Aid at Work in London

The first lady visited the London clothing depot of the Women's Voluntary Services, part of the Red Cross and British War Relief, meeting officials and noting Britain's needs. She toured workrooms with figures like Mrs Roosevelt and Ellen Wilkinson, observing distribution to refugees and bomb victims. A quiet day aside from sightseeing, the visit highlighted wartime support efforts and Anglo American aid relations.

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Economy Plan For State Unit Austin Economy Plan For State Unit Austin AUBWIN

A report from Desemboar details a plan to cut state spending. Governor Stevenson and lawmakers consider an informal budget study to trim millions from the coming biennium. Budget Office has proposed annual allotments of 13 945 501 dollars per year, far below current year appropriations.

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Men Needed for Truck Regiment by War Department

The War Department orders volunteers for a special truck regiment. Harry P. Brown, of the American Tanking Association, seeks mechanics, foremen, and tractor drivers from the district. Ted W. Rodgers reports the need for able-bodied men to report to induction stations, with strict exclusion of those under orders or with disqualifications.

Harry P. Brown Fuiay Brown Ted W. Rodgers War Department

Reds Expect U S Halt In Siberia Strike

Washington reports a 2-0 Sel. source notes Stalin and Soviet leaders claim U S military actions in the Pacific have forced Japan to delay any Siberia attack. Russians press for a second front while continuing current pressure, though Moscow views it as not fulfilled yet.

Washington Stalin Pacific Japan Siberia Sforaaht Mayot Russia

Flier Killed After Releasing Gliders in Crash

A glider tow accident near Twenty Nine Palms leaves Stockton of Greeley Colorado dead. The flier failed to release the tow, causing the plane to crash after taking off with two gliders attached.

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Bratt Boards Mave Some New Numbers

There are some new numbers for Selective Service veterans in the South. Officials, overwhelmed by jammed switchboards, will route calls directly to the listed lines. New telephone numbers include Fannin 14, No. 2 Fastin 4684, No. 3 Fannin 6054, No. 4 Pan in 3593, No. 5 Garfield 0482, No. 6 Garfield 2141, No. 7 Garfield 2093, No. 8 Crarfield 4002, No. 9 Taryslie 654, No. 10 Panam 1113, No. 11 Fannin 16M.

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Avis Demands French Ships in Wartime Trade Pressure

A London Ontario report cites a British broadcast claiming Laval and the Vichy government pressured for the seizure of a large tonnage of French and foreign shipping in French ports. It notes 35 ships totaling 117,000 tons were ordered held, with 34 ships totaling 31,000 tons otherwise under menace. British submarines have increased patrols and operations since the month began.

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