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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1944

Page

5

Pilot Guilty in Low Flying Death Case at Selfridge Field

Kenneth W. Wassit of Minneapolis was found guilty by a general court martial for causing the death of a woman by a plane swooping over Lake Margaret. He faces dismissal from the service, forfeiture of pay, and 18 months hard labor. Witnesses described a dramatic incident as planes flew low over a fishing boat.

Sours Rudld Mich Stoh R—Cms Llowd Kenneth W. Wassit Minneapolis An Eged Woak Wassing Low Ayer Lake Margarethe Selfridge Field Ticl Liett Keneth We Wassing Lake Margarethe Tts Walter G. Myer Mudvita, Ohto Mary Myer Gar Clough Detrott Satil Glough Antoine Phy

Quorum Shortfall Delays Health Board Action

The board of health failed to achieve an eight member quorum delaying a response to charges of inequalities. Dr. Lesli C. Robbins and Nab Goldsmith were unavailable, with other physicians at weekend operations. O’Brien submitted resignation as assistant secretary and criticized member apathy, while awaiting a possible job offer.

Board of Health Health Department Jack O'briley Lesli C. Robbins Nab Goldsmith Galveston Mearning O'Brien Odwen Prien Slere Reagan Houston Stealth Department

Liberator Crash Kills 10 Aboard Over Murosaty Lake

An investigation began today to determine the cause of a Liberator crash near Murosaty Lake in California. All ten men and officers aboard were killed when the aircraft fell yesterday.

Murog Army Ath Field Calif INS Murosaty Lake

Dairy Trucks Cut Mileage Plan Unveiled by Officials

Charles Wadinee, chairmen, announced a savings plan to cut out 1061460 truck miles by eliminating milk hauling of 46 producers in Bexar County and parts of three counties. Routes for remaining producers will be adjusted to save mileage. Plan approved by the Office of Defense Transportation and the War Production Board.

Monty Charles Wadinee Bexar County Alascos Medina Wilson Guadalupe Con Kendal Wallace Nollen Satur Hank Office of Defense Transportation War Protivction Board Wash- Tieton Antonio Chihuahua Widen Ad Aiterson Alflee Goeth Defimmr Ety Wiley Bnosd Pather SON Jol “Tobin Magermanh Otrer Chargus Anderson Poyements Ole Gallagh

Even Rats Protected From Cruelty in Court Ruling

Denver reports that Judge David Oyler fined Howey Layton 125 for cruelty after officers testified Layton tethered a rat by the tail to a tree as an educational exhibit. A waterman noted the rat’s broken leg and squealing, while spectators watched. the scene drew criticism over animal mistreatment.

Denver David Oyler Howey Layton Layton

Los Angeles area schools adjust schedules to fit day

The district outlines full day operations for high schools and elementary schools with staggered starts and dismissals. Elementary students will receive books and be released before noon while high schools extend activities into Thursday and Friday. Officials project total enrollment near twenty thousand with staff planning a large faculty presence.

Tos Angeles Heights Eliss Wvork Wosety Boynton

Bexar Stock Law Begun Amid Court Challenge

Commissioners move toward a stock law for Bexar County citing 1934 county ordinance. A Texas court case argues the election action was improper as petitioned and approved on the same day, with a 1994 November setting challenged by Waine and Townsend News notes.

Cowl Bexar Vince Ie Wilonnkir Klley WoolhFed Frank Dawe Delfines Armor High Antonio Welchtar Atpral Waine Commissioners Court Haad Authorlynton Sesson Cour

Cuero Opposes Bill to Abolish River Plan

Cuero chamber of commerce protests state move to abolish the Guadalupe River Authority. The resolution warns that tearing up the plan would threaten navigation and raise port costs, urging lawmakers to oppose Representative Bell and support the river authority’s continuation amid years of effort and spending.

Cuero Commerce Marshall Belle Texas Guadalupe- Bianco Camp Merce Port Lasvaca Victoria Gonzales Luling New Braunfels San Marcos Carro Guadalupe River House of Congress United States Senate Bell

Long Range Gun Bombarded Paris in World War I

During World War I German forces bombarded Paris from long range guns firing 265 shells along dish lanes of seventy eight tiles, with shells described as Bouwie.

Paris

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