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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1943

Page

8

Berlin Radio Directs Threat to Vatican Opinion Broadcast

A Berlin radio outlet of the National Republican Fascist government issued a direct threat to the Vatican during a German language transmission to Italy. The broadcast urged the Holy See to align with fascist Italy or face consequences. The Vatican's own transmitter noted tightening of censorship and promised to resume service when able.

Berlin Vatican Holy See Italy Vatican City

Entire Grad Class Enrolls at College

The 1943 Comstock High School graduating class enrolled for the fall term at St. Marys University. Graduates John H. Kelly and John Ulrich Zuberoueier reside as students at St. Marys, rooming in Chaminade hall. Late registrations at Woodawn day branch Downtown college night branch and school of law are accepted until September 30 per dean registrar Bro. Thomas J. Treadaway.

Comstock High School Comstock St. Mary’s University John H. Kelly Patrick W. Kelly John Ulrich Eusergueier St. Mary's Chaminade Hall Istudent Woodawn Day Downtown College School of Law Thomas J. ‘Treadaway Reg

Nazi Airbase In France Hit In Daylight Raids

London reports a daylight raid on Beauvais Tille air base in France with RAF Spitfires escorting American medium bombers. It marks a second hammering in four days near Paris while Allied heavy bombers have not flown since Thursday. A RAF attack also hit targets in Las, northern France, damaging factories. One Marauder and two Mitchells were lost.

London France Beauvais-Tille Paris R.af Germany Nantes R. A. FP Modane Las

Father Cleared Of Neglect Charge In Newark

James Young was cleared of neglect of minors after four of his six children were given to strangers when his wife faced morals charges. The wife received a year in reformatory for morel turpitude, while Young awaits sentencing before leaving as a merchant seaman. The court placed custody of the children with the state and suspended his sentence.

Newark N. J James Young Young Éear Fels Porlenza Yestern Children’s Aid Society

Trial to Begin in Fatal Shooting in Iranuan County

Jurors drawn in Criminal District Court as defendant faces charges of fatally shooting Mrs. G A Wilson on January 13 after a rent dispute near Jheet Menchara street. State attorneys say the argument over a rental property sparked the fatal shooting.

Iranuan Agaress Elven Mickeljohn Street Criminal District Court G. A. Wilson Jheet Menchara Street

Two S.A. Soldiers Wounded in Action Reported

Army announces two South American soldiers wounded in action. First Lt. William L. Dotson, husband of Mrs. Mary Arm Dotson of 401 New Braunfels Avenue, wounded in North Africa including Bouzey. Pvt. Gevaring L. Alvarado, son of Mrs. Beerta L. Alvarado of Del Valle Street, wounded in the South Pacific.

War Department William L. Doteon Mary Arm Dotson New Braunfels Avenue Bicuy South Paifie Gevering L. Alvarado Beerina Alvarado del Valle Street

Cattleman Robert Ragsdale Dies in San Antonio Hospital

Robert D. Ragsdale 65 a Lavaca county rancher and Taft ranch owner died Monday in San Antonio hospital after 21 years in the city His home is 307 Kennedy Ave Alamo Heights Services set for 3 p m Wednesday at Hanavan Chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Rosary at 7 p m Tuesday at Hanavan Chapel Survivors include his widow Mrs Gussie Appell Ragsdale sons James Robert Ragsdale of San Antonio Charles Ragsdale of Lake Charles La daughter Mrs Guy B Gray Fort Worth grandson Guy B Gray Jr Victoria brother J W Ragsdale Victoria and sisters Mrs Susie Ragsland Dallas and Mrs Bessie Kerr San Antonio

Robert D. Ragsdale Lavaca County Taft Ranch Ijn San Antonio Hospital Kennedy Avenue Alamo Heights Charles Hana van Sunset Memorial Park James Robert Ragsdale San Antonio Charles Ragsdale Lake Charles Guy 8. Gray Guy B. Gray Fort Worth J. W. Ragsdale Victoria Susie Ragsland Pallas Bessie Kerr

Col Aldworth Rites Conducted for Flying Tigers Leader

Funeral services for Col. Richard Aldworth 45 who helped organize the Flying Tigers were held Tuesday at St Marys Church after his death Saturday night at Kelly Field Hospital. Burial followed at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. He received the Legion of Merit for his China service. Survivors include his widow Mrs Es Jelle Aldworth and two daughters Agnes Aldworth and Margaret Rachels of San Antonio.

Cal Richard Aldworth Flying Tigers Kelly Field Hospital St. Mary's Church Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Aldworth Legion of Merit American Volunteer Group China Jelle Aldworth Agnes Aldworth Margaret Rachels San Antonio

WAVES Training Orders Issued to Two Local Women

WAVES training orders received for Constance Jauche ler Jones of 422 East Ashby Place and Ellen Shropshire of 339 Charles Lond to report to an eastern training headquarters. They were accepted for service weeks ago and will depart Thursday for the training.

Bern Constance Jauche Ler Jones East Ashby Place Ellen Shropshire Charles Lond Navy San Antostio Miss Jones Miss Shropshire

Fire Causes 250 Dollar Damage on Temple Street

A fire on Temple Street caused 250 dollars in damage at 1 40 p m Tuesday firemen reported. Contents valued at 100 dollars were damaged. Owner listed as Celio Almareze. Origin of the fire undetermined.

Fishing Tackle Stolen From Garage

Oscar J. Pruitt reports two fishing rods two reels and a box of artificial bait valued at 70 dollars stolen Monday from his garage on 687 West Mulberry Street. The garage window was pried open.

Oscar J. Pruitt Mulberry Street

Eisenhower Praises Allied Italian Front Morale

General Eisenhower expressed complete satisfaction with the progress of the Italian invasion after visiting American forces on the Salerno area. He noted high morale and efficient coordination among air, ground, and sea units as Allied troops prepare for a major battle with German forces in Italy.

Eisenhower Balerno Front Italy Andrew Browne Cunningham Arthur William Tedder Harold Alexander Salerno North Africa

Federal Reserve Banker Named Dallas Vice President

L. G. Pondrom, manager of the San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, has been elected a vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Announcement was made Tuesday.

Federal Reserve S.A L. G. Pondrom San Antonio Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Annemend

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