San Antonio candidate attacks Steffler in street commissioner bid
Mrs Troutman, file for street commissioner, denounces council-manager flaws and Steffler as chief proponent of spoils and machine politics. She cites Dallas vote support for council-manager plan and accuses Steffler of breaking a prior pledge not to run again, urging economy and efficiency in city government.
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M. A. Y Troutman
Avant Strent
Jelaws
Ola
San Antonio
Ceves
Steffler
Dante Mansioner
Paul Steffler
Steifler
San Antonia
Bleffler
Steller
Catfish Club of
Dallas
Catfish Club
A.R. F. Helland
Nazis control North Greece on Epirus front hold
Continued from page one the scene reports German forces near complete collapse of Greek Macedonian and Thracian armies and predicts likely capitulation rather than armistice. British front and home contingents may evacuate, weather reduces visibility but ships may escape only to be hunted later. National want ads promote low rates during Want Ad week.
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Greece
Biitein
Car Recovered After 20-Block Chase in San Antonio
Captain Smith reported his car stolen in Soledad and Travis Streets last Tuesday. Police observed a vehicle matching the description in the 1000 block of South Flores and pursued it for about 20 blocks at up to 50 mph. Eight shots were fired before the car crashed into a pole at Blum and Blur Streets. a man fled, a woman passenger Merle McElroy 14 of Ingram claimed an alias and a companion named Al from Kerkyville, and a bloodied windshield hinted at a possible head impact.
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B. Smith
Randolpy Field
Smith
Soledad
Travis Steels
Fuesday
South Flores Street
Tg, Dunaway
Paul Eller
Dunaway
Blum and
Blur
Merle McElroy
Kertyiile
San Antonio
Ingram
Mworman
Health Report Stat es San Antonio ready for health measures
Health officer Dr W A King released the annual health department report noting progress in reducing infant mortality from diarrheal disease, especially on the West Side, and expanding public health education facilities. He credited Dr Van C Tipton and outlined achievements including a balanced budget, pay for maternity clinic doctors, continued food establishment inspections, training for food dispensers, and cooperation with army camps on sewerage disposal. The department sought WPA aid to expand general disease care and quarantine services for infected prostitutes.
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Sev Antonio
National Defense
W. A. King
Health Department
Direham
Tipton
King
van C. Tipton
San Antonio Vocational and Techeles
Highth Corps
Areq
WPA
Histotfvcial
Texas
King Stare
Woman Takes Taxi Job In St Louis
Mrs. Viela Benz a 40 year old house wife of Affton in St Louis County became the city's only woman taxi driver taking over for her drafted brother Wilfred Je Bauhe. Her father Alexander Ie Bauhe drives the morning shift and she returns home to prepare dinner for her husband a truck driver.
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St, Louis
Viela Benz
Affton
St. Louis
Arthur Te Habe
Benz
Wilfred Je Bauhe
Alexander Ie Bauhe
Ane
San Antonio Mayoral Bid Sparks Citywide Debate
Bob Menefee announces candidacy for mayor of San Antonio citing voter discontent with current leaders. He criticizes tax and operating cost trends, pledges a platform centered on honesty and anti theft, and questions the scope of city spending under the present administration. He notes two frontrunners and frames the election as a choice between business aims and a constructive program.
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Meneses Sai
Ana
Menefee
Johnson in Race As FDR Friend
The June 24 election to succeed Senator Morris Sheppard drew attention as President Roosevelt highlighted his friendship with Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson, 42, a four year House veteran, announced his candidacy after a White House call and pledged continued support for the president. Other potential candidates include Martin Dies and Gerald Mann, with O Danieles and Wright Farman also mentioned. Andrew Jackson Houston was appointed to fill the seat temporarily.
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Washington
Ven
Morris Sheppard
Roosevelt
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
House
White House
Yoce Arel
Martin Dies
Bouse
Gerald Mann
W. Lee O'Dailes
Wright Farman
O'Danlenes
Andrew Jackson Houston
Gam Houston
Sheppard
Fiesta Blames Taxes On Weather And Changes
Tax figures show Wyethe school taxes collected total 2082121 with a year ago or 0.80? The district notes 154654.17 collected versus 197042.05 previously. MHOLG has not paid taxes on 4000 San Antonio properties. Tax statements were mailed late due to annexation work and other factors. Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis cites conditional work for the delay.
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Algo
MHOLG
San Antonio
C. Ray Davis
Hollywood Notables Pay Visit in San Antonio Stopover
A party of 14 Nollywood stars visited San Antonio briefly on route to New Orleans for a preview of The Flame of New Orleans. At the Southern Pacific station they met producers, directors, and stars including Rene Clair, Roland Young, Hugh Herbert, Andy Devine, Mischa Auer, Helen Parrish, and Mrs Parrish. They browsed curios, sent telegrams, and exchanged remarks about penguins and roles while observing reporters and cameramen.
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Nollywood
San Antonio
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
the Stars
Joe Pasternak
Rene Clair
Roland Young
Hugh Herbert
Andy Devine
Misetta Auer
Helen Parrish
Pegey Moyatt
Clair
Herbert
Devine
Miss Parrish
Hugh Herbech
Roland
Mischa Amer
Texas Tanger Hells
Marlene
Marlene Dietrich
Young
Bruce Gabol
Aer
Plesia
Laura Parrish
Ticlen
South
Clas
England
65 Cent Diving Suit Constructed in Sydney Child Dives 18 Feet
A 12 year old boy in Sydney used a homemade diving suit costing 65 cents to dive 18 feet. The helmet was galvanized with a glass visor and earphones, and an air tank capable of holding 160 pounds of air.
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Sydney
Australia
Market Hunters Josted by Fines in Misissippi
Market hunters in central Mississippi faced state and federal action for illegal game bird operations. Officers arrested 34 violators, fining them about 1229 dollars and 30 cents and imposing days in jail.
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Jackson, Misy
TNS
Misaigelpnl
Out at Pen Seams Twins Born In Zoo Herd Recount
At the Lovis zoo on April 23 two Barbary sheep were sold because the pen was overfull. The next day an attendant reported the herd contained the same total as before, noting twins born during the night.
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Lovis
Ita Pen
Sol Hess
New Orleans Bound Want Ads Offer Low Rates Week
Want ads offer the chance to buy sell settle or trace items in The Light with nationwide National Want Ad Week featuring the lowest rates in years. Dial Fannin 1231 to place your message and reach readers daily.
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Nalionel
the Light
Fannin
Genard Declines Dual Campaign Roles in Local Race
San Antonio businessman Dan Genard, once campaign manager for Quin in 1939 and sought by both Quin and Mayor Maverick, has shifted his political activity to Big Foot. He says he led a Citizens Taxpayers League school election victory, while denying further campaign work this year.
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Bob” Menefes
San Antonio
Tang
AM Menefee
S . Gkht
Dan
Genard
C.K. Quin
Maury Maverick
Big Foot
Quin
Citizens’ Taxpayers League
Ble Foot
Anti Mavericks Leader Names Mrs Lea Lesser Chairman
Appointment of Mrs Lea Lesser as chairman of the women s division of the Anti Maverick ticket was announced Wednesday. Mentings will be held three times weekly at 139 Main Avenue.
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Lea Lesser
Palen
Main Avenue
Brady to Receive San Angelo Planes Next Month
Twenty basic training planes from San Angelo basic school will be transferred to Brady as the basic school opens there around May 3, officials say. The move comes from Gulf Coast training center authorities.
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Brady
San Angelo
Gulf Coasting Center
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Fiesta
Northville
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Yrena
Ames
HA. Smith
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Penguin
Ren Clair
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