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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

Page

4

Re-elected and new officers across several Texas towns

In a string of municipal races, several mayors and officers were returned to office in Olmos Park Terrell Hills and nearby areas. Notable returns include Morris re-elected mayor of Terrell Hills and Catto as Olmos marshal, with other officers retained and some new names like Judson taking posts. Corpus Christi, Pleasonton, and Floresville also reported mayoral wins and retained officials, while Boerne and Seguin saw continued leadership and modest contest in Floresville.

San Antonio Iamo Nawyor C. E. Hoff Bob O'Grady F. Meyer Olino Park Park and Doarphe2& Morris Was Re-Elected Mayor of Utercell Hills Alamo Heights Paul Villaret Herbert W. Green Fabed Ty Brayalett John FL Az ‘Ang Ang Jack Judson Algerme Duretong Judson New Offiers Olmos Olmos Park Henry F. Catto T. FP Murchison Thorman Howard Jr G Hall A. J. Lewis Terrell Hills Morris John Hegg Marshal Tutcher Brown Albert Gi Enecke Chester B. Kilpatrick Park Street KR. R. Wité McCaughan Corpus Chiristi Pleasunion Ernest Wetlingb Rey Quil

Wake Up Your Liver Bile Health Ad Card

A vintage health ad touts liver bile stirring pills to jumpstart morning energy. It promises relief from sluggish digestion and fatigue, urging readers to use a product labeled as Carter's Liver Pills while claiming rapid, tangible benefits. The wording imitates early 20th century patent medicine style, emphasizing quick awakening and vitality.

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Spears Bill Passes Favorably In San Antonio Pension Debate

In Austin on April 2 the House committee reported the Spears bill authorizing fire and police pension funding from parking meter revenues. San Antonio opponents warned it trims local self government and deprives taxpayers of a vote, while backers argued pensions must be paid and that current admin diverted meter funds. Witnesses cited veterans, widows, and disabled workers as affected, with testimony stressing a moral obligation and the need to protect pension rights amid municipal budget strains.

San Antonio Arew Anderson San Anton Right Dicemers Weie Eity Dobbs Katharine Here Louis Beze Deze J. G. Sarran SB Metuilloch McCulloch Police Veternyy Mason Sinn N. Dotlen Donen Mars le Belorps Wren Danen J Rel Follan Hxemen Pension Fd Pension Board Paykong Fragonnes San Attoto Sharyer Ahmne Joe Sheldon Taxpayers’ Defense League People of Sheldon Nancy Ptn Antonio Dellas Dallas Ate Tormey Obel Mealister Fort Worth Herbie Sheldon Sietdo Wallace Rogers Inpalhelig

Methods Rapped in Pension Bill Debate on Police Firing Luck

The debate centers on a bill letting the pension board deduct from participants' salaries. Critics ask what happens to funds if a police officer is fired after about a decade. Supporters defend the plan amid partisan clashes over pensions and influence.

Pension Board iCobist Rogers Lee Wellioue Diekilset Sian

Funeral Held for Kelly Cadet 3 Hawson Hastings

Funeral services were held for Flylix Cadet TE Lawrence Hastings 25 of Kelly Field after his death in a crash about 16 miles north of New Drainsfets. The body was sent to Lexington Illinois for burial. Separate services were arranged for Capt David N Crickette and Tech Sgt Berk J Williams who died while searching for Hastings plane. Rites for Crickette set for Thursday at York Sam Houston chapel with burial in National Cemetery. Williams rites tentatively set for Thursday afternoon. Lieutenant Edward T Helly locates Hastings wreckage as search continues.

Flylix Lawrence Hastings Kelly Tield New Drasinfets Charles Hanavan Chapel Lexington Til Hastings David N. Crickette Tech Berk J. Williams Kelly Field York Sam Houston Chapel National Cemetery Willams Edward T. Helly Kelly

Political shifts swirl as former leaders eye mayoral race

In a cluttered scene of local politics, ex-school board president R. Menc and other seasoned officials hint at a third ticket for mayor as questioning what path the city should take. Debates over airport jobs and public info access spark fresh maneuvering among candidates and supporters.

Don F As

St Louis votes in anti boss mayor election

St Louis voters chose a Republican challenger, Wayne Becker, over two-term Mayor Bernard F Dickman after a bitter campaign. Becker won 184,113 to 147,428, pledging to end the machine he accused Dickman of heading.

St, Louis Bernard F. Dickman St. Louis Wayne William Dee Becker Court of Appeals Diekmann

Ante-Strike Bill Reported In Texas Senate Calendar

The senate state affairs committee favorably reported the anti-force and violence bill, placing it on the senate calendar. Opponents included Harry Acreman secretary of the Texas Federation of Labor and labor lawyer Sewell Myer. Brigadier A Wethered of the Seventy-second Infantry at Camp Bowie appeared in favor of the bill.

Austin INS Senate Affat Caendar Harry, Acreman Texas Pertavathon of Labor Sade Steadhant The Railroad Brother Hoots Sewell Myer Labor Iayyer Brig Ger Byeaten Camp Bowle

Oklahoma Elects Demo to House in Landslide Victory

Cordell Oklahoma April 2 1949 Victor Wickersham Democrat was elected to Congress from the Seventh district yesterday by a majority of more than 13000 votes over Republican George Davison.

Cordell, Okli Victor Wickersham George Davison

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