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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1943

Page

2

Veterans Plan Training for Disabled Men

New York September 18. A group of World War I and II disabled veterans demand a government funded training program for wounded servicemen deemed capable of earning a living. They call for education in established schools and urge immediate start after hospital discharge to avoid past errors of misaligned instruction. The Disabled American Veterans push for a ready to implement system with motto The Time Is Now.

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Sergeant Armando Camina Wins Silver Star Honor

The Silver Star is awarded to Sgt Armando Camina for his actions at Djebe el Anz Tunisia where he destroyed his weapon, captured two enemy machine guns, and continued effective use throughout the engagement. He is reported to be in Sicily, with family details noting his mother Mrs Pauline Camina and brother Ernest, an aviation machinist. A note mentions continued military training and compares wartime schooling to past programs, reflecting on veterans’ instruction.

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Solons Debate Draft Deferment and Manpower Waste

Congressional leaders clash over delaying drafting fathers until January 1 and probe wartime manpower waste. Wheeler and Truman press charges of hoarding in war plants, while Gen Marshall and Mayor LaGuardia prepare for hearings as Baruch cites wastage and cost plus contracts. Senate aims to defeat the Wheeler bill amid mounting opposition.

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Baruch Opposes Fathers Draft as Testimony Likely

In remarks on manpower policy Wheeler asserted that one aim of drafting fathers is to push them into war industries to secure deferments. He denounced the move as indirect forced labor, suggesting Baruch may also be called to testify on manpower.

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Doctor Denies Slaying Wife in Alabama Trial

Dr J Howard Blue, a prominent Betelan physician, took the stand in his murder trial over his wife Jest May 13 denying involvement in the slaying. He claimed the fatal shooting came from an automobile gun while his wife held it and threatened him. The defense said the case should not reach the jury for two or three days.

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Texas Bond Drive Reaches 150 Million Total

Texas bond drive progress reports show purchases through yesterday totaling 150,042,787.25 dollars, about 36 percent of the state quota. Dallas headquarters notes that yesterday alone added 36,566,073.50 dollars. individuals accounted for 60,195,030.25 dollars while banks and other investors contributed the rest.

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Col Dayton Returns as San Antonio Air Office Inspector

Col Lewis A Dayton an air corps officer with prior San Antonio postings has resumed duties as senior inspector of the San Antonio field office in the air inspector general's office. He arrived from Harrisburg Pa where he led the air intelligence section. Dayton previously served as executive officer at Kelly Field and attended Maxwell Field and served along the border with Maj Gen Jimmy Doolittle.

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Spokesman Reports Strained German Air Force Links to Fronts

A Berlin dispatch said a German armed forces spokesman admitted air force resources are strained and gave a pessimistic view of the Nazi military situation. He cited threats to the eastern front near Lake Ladoga, Italian defense after Salerno, and the Eighth Army’s unexpected advance. The air force is strained. Also notes Stromboli as Aeolus birthplace in ancient myth.

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Mangham Rites Set For Sociable Goat Incident Obituary

Funeral services for Horace Mangham 44 were held Saturday at Beard Chapel with Dr Nobles officiating. A goat reportedly “got their goat” and entered the home causing a disturbance before the burial at San Jose cemetery. Mangham a World War II veteran, native of Tyler Texas, lived in San Antonio and Beard. Survivors include widow Winifred Mangham two daughters Mrs Waller Davis of San Antonio and four sisters.

Horace Mangham Sher East Whitkier George Huntress Lonnie Beard Charles Hanavan Chapel Benjamin H. Nobles Military Drive San Jose Maugham Tyler Texas San An Huntress Mearby Winifred Mangham Waller Davis San Antonio W. C. Lafield Howard Harris Biglpf Fort Bliss Eva Sprowl Spring E.G. Hoffman Bates Ruby Gene Mengham San Antonio Mangha

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