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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

5

Training Bill Hearing Blocked by Senate Debate

Washington August 6 The stalled House military training bill faced a row over compulsory service as Republicans and some Democrats resisted immediate committee action. Key lawmakers argued over conscription while Wheeler and others proposed a mix of registration and voluntary enlistments with reduced pay. The American Federation of Labor backed a voluntary approach amid fierce partisan splits.

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Great Fun Says Texas RAF Flier in Channel Fight

American volunteer Arthur Donahoe from Laredo Texas earned credit for a dogfight over the English Channel helping Spitfire squadron down Messerschmitt fighters near Calais. Donahoe, with 1800 flight hours before enlisting, said the action was great fun and joined to do more than teach others to fly.

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Faction names four candidates on Berar county ballot

The Dr Sohn B Albright faction of the Berar county Republican party listed four candidates for November offices during a county convention. County Clerk Albert Trawalter acknowledged the nominations for Harry Hatchkin, Charles Denny, William Turner, and Phillip Lee Eubank but did not declare which faction was official. The Nolte Taylor faction threatened to challenge the ballot placement.

Dr. Sohn B. Albright Berar County Republican Party Cinettion Seemn Albright Gentry Taylor Taylor Tsab Eugéne “Bmlke* Nolte Incre Mede Evev Albert ‘Trawalter Tey Werer Harry Hatchkin Congress Charles Denny William Turner Phillip Lee Eubank Mileys

Military Training Camps Urge Senate on Registration Age

The Military Training Camps Association urged reopening registration age limits from 18 to 54 or 55, with 18 to 21 to 45 eligible for service. General George C. Marshall criticized the delay, warning of growing embarrassment to the War Department and urging immediate training of men for the coming months.

Windle America Military Training Camps Association Senate Committee George C. Marshall Army Ridle Congress War Department

Three Hurt In Car Collision Near Pleasanton

In a Tuesday crash at Lie old Corpus Ghirist road and Highway 68 two cars collided head on, leaving Mrs M D Morris about 30 of Pleasan ton with possible skull fracture and internal injuries. Ruth Alecamp of Plewsanton suffered severe facial lacerations and body bruises, while Robert Lott of Pleasanton had head injuries and cuts. Myrel Brown, 15, suffered a severe hand gash after colliding with a parked auto on Austin slot.

Robert DB. Green Hospital M.D. Moris Pleasanton Caiston Mr& Morris Ruth Alecamp Piewsanton Robert Lott Pleasenton Alecamp Francis Cunningham Old Corpus Ghirist Road Highway 68 Myrel Brown Sundemnenger Artreat Austin Brown EL. Graham Nolan Street

Orphaned Puppy Needs Home After Loss of Mother

Campbell, district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service notes a faithful pup at 1850 Hicks Avenue since its reddish brown mother died after a Sunday snakebite. The gray and white pup with a bushy tail shows signs of strain from long vigil and nearby birds whine for its lost dam.

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Man Hit by Bus After Auto Crash

A collision at Soledad and Commerce streets Monday night involved a car driven by Miss W. A. Daxer of 318 West Hollywood Avenue and another car. While Mann of 604 Pine Street stood beside his vehicle surveying the damage, a public service bus driven by T. D. Saunders struck the scene, spinning Mann and causing injuries. He received treatment from a private physician.

Ater Lal Mann Pine Street Tursday Lana Showder Folke Mexn W. A. Daxer West Lollwood Avenue Soledad Commerce Streets Waither Offieere Mann

FBI Holds Parley of Police and Sheriffs

Executive heads of police and sheriff offices met Tuesday in the Pedera building called by L. E. Kingman acting agent in charge of the FBI. The purpose was to standardize reporting to the FBI and to coordinate between local agencies and the national department on defense and security matters. Also discussed were methods to discourage vigilante groups and faster reporting to the FBI amid concerns about un-Americanism sabotage and other threats to national security.

Pedera L. E. Kingman F. B. Share F. B.it National Department FPB

Mexico Tourist Group Heads for 12 Day Mexican Tour

A party of four Chicago residents bound for a 12 day Mexico tour passed through Ben Antony on Tuesday en route to Merion Glky and Acapulen on the Pacific coast. The group is scheduled to move from Omssoma City to Ex Antonio this fall.

Mexico Ben Antony Buser Merion Glky jAcapulen Pacific Margen Aparato Omssoma City Antonio

Annexed Suburbs Zoning Planned For City Meeting

The city will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss zoning for the recently annexed areas Los Angeles Heights and Jefferson Manor. A zoning map for the two districts has been prepared by the city building inspector and will be reviewed.

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Vanguard of Field Army Arrives for Training Drills

Camp Beaurdagard La Aug 6 Officers from regular and reserve forces join tens of thousands of civilians in a push to study practical training under the Burke Wadsworth compulsory military service plan. About 30,000 troops already gathered, with 50,000 National Guardsmen from 13 states slated for later stages at Camp Shelly Miss and Camp West Golden Colo.

Washington Benster Wheeler Burke-Wadsworth Senate Benator Sheppard Texas Cap Shelly Miss Gump West Golden Colo

Fear of Brooks Alters Died Quiz Plan in Beaumont

Beaumont Aug 8 Robert E Stripling secretary of the Dies committee investigating un Americanism says Homer Brooks Texas Communist head would not appear before the committee here due to fear for his safety Dies said he would not require Brooks to come to Beaumont and would hear him elsewhere Roy Lewis handwriting expert of the state department of public safety will testify on handwriting on a letter purportedly written to a Communist party official by a University of Texas student who was a witness yesterday

Beaumont Robert E. Stripling Dies Homer Brooks Communist Party In Texas Brooks Stripling Martin Dies R-Tex Striping Broks United States Breaks Tus Zeal J FE Puso Roy Lewis State Department of Public Safety University of Texas

Girl Saved From Mountain Ledge Rescue at Glacier Station

Anne Cedar Guist, 22, of Shelton, rescued after being stranded nearly a day on a steep 9000 foot slope near Shuksan. Pulled to safety by 24 rescuers including Faye Plank and Kate Boyer, then flown to Bellingham for treatment with probable arm and rib fractures.

Glacier Wash Anne Cedar Guist Shelton Mowptein Jelinder Kyillzathyn Jedge SD Mowit Shuksha Bellingham Forest Service Gesdlbud Cam Renkin Faye Plank Bremerton High School Miss Cedarquist Miss Plank H. Kate Boyer Shuksao Cedarquist Boyer Miss Cedar Quist

Red Propaganda Ban Shocks Swiss Authorities

Swiss government imposes a three year prison term and fines to curb communist propaganda after reports of kidnap talk and anarchist activity in Castroville. Officials reveal increased propaganda by methods mirroring pirate acts and a car containing a blackjack pistol and knuckles was involved. Local sources mention a planned snatch by five individuals.

Bern Switzerland Proti Castroville A. Wilson North Hackberry

Japanese Warships Headed South From Formosa

London reported eight Japanese transports with a strong escort sailing south from Formosa, with other warships said to follow. The dispatch noted tensions over Japanese aims to secure a naval base in Indo China as France vows to resist any incursions.

London Auz Fornosa Jaan Daily Express Wongkong nnto-China Formosa Tendon Daily Mail

Lake Country Brief Mentions Likes in Minnesota

A short Lake Country item notes that About L000 Likes are located in Minnesota. The blurb provides minimal context and omits specific names, dates, or events.

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