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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

4

Italian Troops Push Into North Africa Frontiers

An Italian advance into Egypt from Libya was reported by the high command. The vanguard penetrated beyond the border with two tanks captured and two destroyed as Italian soldiers moved toward the Egyptian frontier. Official sources said a considerable force was concentrating in North Africa with anti tank artillery, while one Italian and one British plane were lost in African air operations.

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Maverick Bids for Friendship Political Shifts at City Hall

The Maverick appoints Dr. W W King as city health officer, signaling a move to a friendlier administration. Old-line politicians cheer while some health staff threaten to quit, and new figures enter the mayor's office as part of a broader reshaping at City Hall.

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Settlement Reached In County Clerk Theft Suit

A court in Seventy-third Direct issued a settlement in a suit filed by George W. Huntress Jr. against W. Beaumier and Maryland Casualty. Huntress alleged county clerk’s employee Beau raier took $891.18 and failed to deposit it. The settlement requires Maryland Casualty to pay Huntress $319. Judge Sverett F. Johnson presided.

George W. Huntress Jr W. Beaumier Maryland Casualty Company Muntress Beauraier Huntins Maryland Casualty Beautaier Huntin Casualty Sverett F. Johnson

Dog Bites Man, Man Is Jailed In Chicago Chaos

In Chicago a dramatic hospital bedside plea for blood follows news of a middle aged woman once famed as the highest paid chorus girl in the world. Walter Butler, 29, accused of assault after a confrontation near a drive-in, reportedly hurled bottles and caused a scene. He was arrested and booked on charges as officers investigated the disturbance.

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Movie Timetable Fragment and On Tour Listings

A fragmented timetable lists film entries and show times including All This and War on Tour, These Drive ny Night in Ariec, Java 3 18, Lo Texas The War of AIC Flesh, with scattered codes 12 44 622 920 38 3 4 3 01 9 12 42 8 24 06 82h. Unclear venues or dates. readable items indicate a cinema schedule blip.

Ariec Java Texas Ayaa

Prominent San Antonio incident boosts Wings publicity

A national radio dramatized scene from the film Wings in which a director's red flag triggers a live battle, after the mayor and a young niece arrived. The improvised chaos caused a $59,000 loss to the movie company. other notes include hiring updates, travel plans, and local personalities.

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Refugees and Hollywood Stars Stir Big Town Suppers

Hollywood bustle rises as refugees flood in after Paris fall, with Myron Belantek Ray Guelz and Rene Clair among figures meeting Sels nick agency. Rita Hayworth eyed for leading roles. Tint to run for US Senate. Brigham Young premiere Aug 23 with Ty Power and Mary Astor.

Lovella Parsons Mothna Metary Hollywood Herr Hitler Paris Bollywood Myron Belantek Ray Guelz Selsnick Rene Clair Marcel Paguol Tapeze Frank Morgan John Barrymore Henri Bernstein Jacques Duvivier New York Tist, Butar Furane Molnar Husgerias Best Lake City Brigham Young Ty Power Dean Jagger Linds Darnell Mary Astor Lady Cavendish Adele Antalie Fred America Adele Eppland Maurice Chevaler R.k.-O Et Lady Moore Barkers Hutton Cary Grant Jed

Eight Presidencies Veto Finale Noted in History

Fragmentary OCR notes recount veto activity by eight U.S. presidents including Grover Cleveland. The text appears to reference presidential vetoes in historical context with unclear specifics and missing details.

United States Dus Grover Cleveland

Walter Winchell On Broadway Returns After Vacation

Walter Winchell On Broadway column resumes September first after a summer hiatus. Guest writers will fill in during August while Winchell enjoys a vacation. The piece recounts a lifetime of moving between home towns from New York to Honolulu and reflects on formative memories across places, with a focus on early show business roots.

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