Visiting press heads delegate 190? Qfigers party elected
F Davis editor of the Thorn ihampion was elected press of the South Texas Press at the closing business session of the St Anthony convention. He succeeds Henry Reese of Gonzales. Other officers named include Arthur Le Fevre of Houston as assistant to president HD Meister of Yoakum as vice president and Mrs Ila Lane Shiner Ray Carvey Robstown Ralph Bray Mission as colors. Fred N Herndon Ban Aao reelected secretary and Charles E Davis San Antonio treasurer. About 75 of the 150 delegates later attended a Boerne barbecue and Cascade cavern visit hosted by local businessmen and Dr Frank Z Nicholson. Governor Ross Sterling spoke at a banquet, noting state economies saved 75,000 monthly, and declined to comment on another run. The Mission Times won first place as best all-around country newspaper in South Texas.
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Thornihampion
Press
South Texas Press
Anthony Hold
Charles E. Davis
San Antonio
Boerne
Cascade Cavern
Frank Z. Wicholson
P.m
Ross Sterling
Mission Times
South Texas
Ralph Bray
Rabstown Record
Uvalde Leader-News
Man Set House Ablaze Killing Three Family Members
Hamilton man set his home on fire while intoxicated last night. His son Russell Winkler, 19, and nephew Reyond Winkler, 20, died as they slept upstairs. A 14-year-old son survived. police say the blaze was sparked after the man returned home drunk.
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Hamilton
Tate
Russell Winkler
Reyond Winkler
Walter
Joseph Winkler
Nicaragua Avenges Slaying of Marine Sergeant Levonsky
BLUEFIELDS Nicaragua April 23 Mutinous guards killed six insurgents including their leader after they attacked a guard post at Kislaya. One defender was wounded. Sergeant Levonsky died April 6 in the mutiny.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Levensky
Ieader
Kislaya
Levonsky
Laredo Election Contest Slated After Mayoral Vote
Bal L. Brennan former state commander of the American Legion was defeated by Albert Martin for mayor in the April 5 city election. The Progressive Citizens' party announced in a paid ad that they will contest the results, claiming data compilation for a recount is nearly complete.
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Lareno
Bal L. Brennan
Themerican Legion
Albert Martin
Progressive Citizens’ Party
Laredo
Progressives
Envoys to Join London Paris Rome Telegraph Centenary
Washington April 24 The state department announced the American ambassador to London Paris and Rome along with the American minister to Stockhorn will take part in the centennial celebration across capitals marking 100 years since the discovery of the telegraph.
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Wlsbhirgton
D.C
Atate Department
London
Paris
Rome
al Btorkhorn
Capone Aid Gets Four-Month Term in Case
A court sentenced Ralph Anmodio to four months in jail for violating the propiniiion law. Judge Charles G Briggie imposed the term after considering the alleged Capone association. The case stemmed from alleged improprieties linked to an ongoing investigation.
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Capone
Ralph Anmodio
Charles G! Briggie
Gall
Senator Lewis Urges Marines Home From Nicaragua
Washington April 24 Senator Lewis Democrat of Illinois urged immediate withdrawal of American armed forces from Nicaragua amid reports of atrocities against Marines. He condemned American imperialism in Latin America and criticized bankers who he said treat American children as collateral for loans, calling for a return to principles in Western Hemisphere policy.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Nicaragua
Lewis
Timois
Senate
Central American
Latin Countries
New Cars Licensed Saturday Sets 1942 Record
Nineteen new cars were licensed Saturday in Bexar County by tax collector Maury Maverick setting a record for new car sales in 1942. Most licenses were in the moderate price class, Maverick said, noting that the sales indicate money is circulating.
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Maury Maverick
Bexar County
Maverick
Oldest Bexar County Resident Dies at 90 Years
Prudencio Aguirre aged about 90, longtime resident of Bexar County, died Saturday afternoon at Robert B Green Memorial Hospital. He had lived in the county for 90 years, coming from Moexten, and resided at 225 South Frio Street. Naval causes given as the death.
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Prudencio Aguirre
South Frio Street
Bexar County
Robert B Green
Camden doctor urges four kissles one world for health
Camden physician Dr. Alexander Maca urges a unified world approach to tuberculosis control, backed by F. B. Easton of the New Jersey Tuberculosis League. The memorandum stresses steady campaigns and broad cooperation to improve public health.
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Camden
N. J
Alexander Maca
Camden County Tubrremionis Association
F. DB. Easton
New Jersey
Jefferson High Wins Three Firsts At SOc Myres Meet
Jefferson High School won three first place finishes as races ran. Louise Harington captured the girls extemporaneous speaking award. Helen Reesewey won the declamation contest and Herbert Davis took the boys declamation prize.
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Thomas Jeferson
Myres
Louise Harington
Helen Reesewey
Diesentarts
Herbert Davis
State Dept Abandons Inquiry Into Kaiser Bid Proposal
Washington August 23 The state department announced a hands off policy regarding the invitation by Virgin Island business groups for the former German war lord to reside in the wealthy hemisphere. No investigation or action will be taken as the ex-kaiser remains a stateless figure in this matter.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Virgin Island
Thm
Liquor Cases Stir Judge in Federal Court
Judge R J McMillan presided over pleas of eight alleged liquor law violators in federal court on Saturday. He pressed for suppliers and bootlegging networks but met blank walls on names, warning that repeat offenses would bring heavier penalties. Manuel Rios admitted operating a house on Gastroville road with prior violations and was discharged after time served, while Joan Vicente claimed he started alone and would face stiffer future penalties if he returned.
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Federal District Court
R. J. McMillan
Mel
McMillan
Manuel Rios
Rios
Gastroville Road
Rios JR
Joan Vicente
Vicente
Bride and Grocer Die in Dallas Tragedy
In Dallas Mrs. La Fern Rambo, 17, a bride of two weeks, died after telling an usher she swallowed poison at a downtown theater. Moments later, 4. D. Williams, a grocer of Dallas, was found dead in his store with a shotgun nearby. authorities say no connection between the two deaths has been established.
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Siallas
la Fern Rambo
D. Williams
Dallas
Lors
1260 Guardsmen to Leave Mines
Governor Georat White Jo uUny ordered withdrawal of 250 militiamen from eastern Ohio coal mine zone. About 350 guardsmen will stay on duty to protect the mines and equipment as the broader operation winds down amid threats and disruptions in the region.
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Columbus
Ohio
Georat White JouUny
Woman Faints as Ferris Wheel Rescues Boy at Carnival
Mrs Nita Nye of 347 McKay Avenue collapsed after watching her son Harold Meyers fall from a stationary Ferris wheel car during the Battle of Flowers parade. Carnival worker George Moya quickly applied the brake, saving the boy from injury while Mrs Nye was treated at home and later hospitalized with arm injuries.
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Alot
Nita Nye
McKay Avenue
Harold Eugen Meyers
Rs George Moya
Carnival Employe
Bond Filed to Secure Lichtenberger’s Liberty Pending Trial
Lieut Herbert C Lichtenberger held on robbery charges tied to the Schertz Bank cash theft. Bond of 3590 signed by J J Olsen metal worker of 42 Pertida Street and witnessed by C W Anderson attorney. Sheriff A W Lae to approve. Return date May 2 set. Bond secured after certificate from Chief Deputy Sheriff J J Lawrence and Judge W W McCrory. Lindt enberger’s liberty awaits approval.
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Herbert C. Lichtenberger
J.J. Olsen
Pertida Street
Gegutn
Lindtenberger
Siberty
Olsen
J. Franklin Spears
Armng
Lichtenberger
Segain
Farmah
Bomb Kills Two in Austria After Election Meeting
Vienna reports former Mayor Hochstrasser of Andtite in Styria and a companion were killed by a bombing while returning from an election gathering. The bombers fled. their identities remain unknown.
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Austria
Vienna
Hochstrasser
Andtite
Styria
Open Forum Letter Reveals Struggles of Jobless Widow
A reader signing as A. Widow laments long years of searching for honest work to support herself and child. She argues employers favor personality over ability, describing widespread unemployment, credit losses, and social stigma while urging fair chances for skilled, conscientious workers.
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Arjoh
South Texas chamber to move headquarters to San Antonio
The South Texas chamber of commerce will move its headquarters from Corpus Christi to San Antonio on May 16. Recommendations of the board of directors were announced by Ray Leeman, vice president and general manager. The local offices will be in rooms 1820 and W2L of the Barnath-Young tower. Also promoting the twelfth issue of The Light's Free Rental Directory available at Pigely Wigely stores.
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South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Ray Leeman
Mianager
Bmnith-Young
the Light
Pigely. Wigely Stores
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