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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
6
A man was placed under $200 bond on Tuesday in federal court on charges of falsifying logs in relation to interstate commerce. Breen Express and Aljmo Express officials had appeared previously in connection with the case. The companies are charged with negligence regarding safety regulations under the Interstate Commerce Act.
Mr Steve Etter with long experience on hearing problems will conduct a free clinic for the hard of hearing at 2404 Transit Tower through Friday August 4. An Acoustica Speech Hearing Test will be given and a private demonstration of the Symphonic Acoustican hearing aid will be shown. Evening home demonstrations may be arranged by calling C-84aa.
An Associated Press report outlines political returns from multiple states. It notes Republican victories in New York's 2nd district and Kansas primaries. It covers Senator Clark and Governor Donnell contests, plus Missouri and Virginia primary activities and unopposed GOP renomination lists.
In a tight race Ben Bennet, backed by Democratic and party factions, defeats rival Clark MeKittrick for renomin ation. Roy Mew Kittick campaigns as Roosevelt ally while Dewey recuses, amid disputed claims over religious and racial issues. Final absentee ballots may determine late results as district counts trend toward Bennet with returns showing Bennet leading in key precincts.
A chaotic scene followed a reported car theft near 290 West Gramercy Place. Police were alerted and an investigation led officers to a freight area around Alano and St. Mary's. Moments later a pursuit ended with the recovery of the vehicle in the 200 block of Bai Luls Street.
Charles W. Carroll reports Antonio firms plan major growth including Berry Packing to build a refrigerated plant at 400 Metro Street doubling capacity. The project, led by In cal architect George Willis, will cover 17 600 square feet and involve A B Rheiner Co contracting amid post war expansion.
Austin Aug 2 An order from national selective service directs men age 26 through 37 to face induction if not contributing to the war effort by employment in active service. Drafts will proceed normally for 26 to 31 with proper classification while older men, including many over 30 fathers in 1-A, may remain if employed in war-related work. Appeals can be pressed to the president if needed.
A new setup will let the company serve a target territory in the southwest that is currently unsupplied. A mobile fleet of experts will travel to distant locations for bank lockouts and safe restoration after burglaries. Plans for the Boles building will be drawn by a local architect with a San Antonio contractor handling construction.
Rex Bell former Westar motion picture actor and husband of Clara Bow announced his candidacy for congress on the Nevada Republican ticket in Reno on August 2. Bell, a noted 1920s era star, seeks the party nomination and public support. He emphasized veteran entertainment ties and political experience as he entered the race.
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