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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

4

13th Rome Raid Opens Britain

13th Rome raid opens Britain as air bombardment targets German concentrations in Italy and along the French coast. British reporters note a massive assault with waves of fighters and bombers striking Le Havre Calais Dunkerque and nearby ports while censorship blocks publication descriptions.

the Times Air Ministry Prgpel Belgien le Havre Soudelles Calais Dunkerque Dames

German Bombing Evokes Night Siege Over London

Eyewitnesses describe a prolonged night raid on London with an intensified siege from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Incendiary bombs glow and explode, sending sparks across rooftops as the defense claims success against raiders with simple, cheaply made weaponry.

Adal Hitler Gran Tor Britain

Texas Guard Moat November 25 Review of Defense Progress

Defense progress review led by Stimson notes France's fall creates an emergency affecting all military sectors. Acquisition of island bases from Great Britain is described as a key step, expanding bases for the army air corps and the Navy. Calls for officer training and selective service are highlighted as major defense measures.

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Dodd Field to Graduate Recruits in Public Ceremony

More than 300 recruits will graduate from the Dodd Field recruit reception center. A demonstration of training exercises will be held at 10 30 a m with the graduating class performing chases and the public invited. After graduation the men will be sent to regular army units.

Dodd Field Recreit

Fre Station HS Planned Fre Station HS Planned

Fire station on Hildebrand Avenue between Fredericksburg Road and West Avenue will be advertised for bids soon announced by Fire and Police Commissioner Louis Lipscomb. The NW city area including the Los Angeles Heights annex will be served. current stations are on Georgety Place and Grant Avenue. Estimated cost ranges from 740 to 10 000.

Hildebrand

Petition Push for County Tuberculosis Hospital Bond

Civic groups led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association continue seeking signatures for a petition to force a bond election to build a 150 bed tuberculosis hospital at Southton costing 265000. Ten percent of county property owners must sign to trigger a vote. advocates say current facilities are inadequate and county law requires action.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Bexar Geunty Tuberculosis Association Lelr NURS Canel Southton

No Draftees May Be Called Here From San Antonio

San Antonio youths keep enlisting at a strong pace. In the regular army Bexar county’s draft quota may be exhausted early. Nearly 100 San Antonians enlisted in the past week, with estimates of about 1000 or more county men in the regular force and 1200 in the guard. About 1035 reserve officers claim San Antonio as home, with next year’s active-duty share likely high.

San Antonio Bexar County Fort Sam Holston Bexar Adjutant General's Office Washington

States to form home guard units under new bill

Senate committee reported legislation to let states establish home defense units within their borders. The bill, backed by the War Department, would revise the 1916 act banning state troops, allow state armories for training, but provide no drill pay or federal instructor supervision. Veterans and older men would be eligible to organize these units without national guard status.

Washington Senate Chatman Sheppard War Department National Guard Congress United States Army

How to Register For Draft Told

Washington September 18. Master copies of two two foot placards explaining how to answer the questions to be put to conscription registrants were sent today to the 48 states. The placard reproduces exact instructions for information wanted: name, address, telephone, age, place of birth, citizenship, relationship, employer, and place of employment. It includes examples and guidance for answering truthfully and properly.

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Boy believed kidnapped returned to Pennsylvania farm home

In Gonnellsville Pennsylvania on the thirteenth wedding anniversary a couple rejoiced as their two year old son Donald Rumbaugh was found after a four day disappearance. State police say it was an abduction and a pilot led rescuers to the child who had been placed in a cornfield. Dozens of officers and volunteers helped search before the discovery near the family home.

Gonnellsville Harry C. Johnson Donald Rumbaugh Jdm Rumbaugh Homestead Tom

Quick Foot Comfort and Relief for Sore Feet

A nostic brief on Quick Foot Comfort product describing relief for foot soreness due to fatigue and soothing formulations. Mentions a comforting apple-tion and non poisonous antiseptic benefits for sunburns bruises and wounds. Druggist authorized to refund if not satisfied.

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Quill Urges Early Mailing To Meet Early Departures

San Antonio businessmen learned from Postmaster Dav Guill to mail letters and packages before 6 p m to catch the early mail departures. The parcel post and stamp window stays open after 6 p m but heavy patronage may prevent late deposits from entering the early chins.

San Antonio Dav Guill Quill

Berlin dispatch on Ribbentrop visit sparks German denial

A Berlin report claimed the Anglo American destroyer base talks would be discussed during Joachim von Ribbentrop’s Rome visit. The German foreign office denounced the dispatch as naive, distorting the event and malicious. The response labeled the correspondent as undermining denials and insisted the report was false.

Berlin INS United States Joachim von Ribbentrop Rome Offige Wnday Ribbentro Joiney

Retonga Herbal Remedy Promoted In San Antonio Stores

Public endorsements pour in from ministers educators and officials praising Retonga a herbal gastric tonic. The ads tout vast demand in San Antonio via Walgreen and Nahee Drug Stores with testimonials from nurses and prominent citizens about relief from constipation indigestion and sluggish elimination.

San Antonio Walgreen Nahee Eps Oyster Street Tull Nurs Retonga Galda Dodd N. Davidson St Indianapolis Rotouga Retanga Tina

Prominent Merchant Praises Retonga For Health Turnaround

Prominent Owenton merchant Mr. PP. Lowdenbark claims Retonga cured his digestive woes and restored appetite after weakness from nagatives and sluggish elimination. Rev. J. H. Roberson of Conkeville also endorses Retonga, noting relief from severe bowel issues and renewed energy for preaching and duties. The Retonga file cites thousands of grateful testimonials.

Retonga PP. Lowdenbark Mason Owenton Roberson

Retonga Guarantee Offered At Walgreens And Nance Drug

An advertisement promises a full refund on first Retanga bottle if the herbal medicine fails to relieve stomach issues. It directs customers to consult Walgreens at 300 East Houston Street or participate in a Relonga trial at Walgreens or Nance Tig BiAreo locations.

Walgreen Nehee Drug Stores Walgreen Drug Store East Houston Street

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