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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

4

Nomination Protest Hits Bexar County Tax Official Bid

A protest filed by Albert G. Trawalter county clerk challenges Philalee Fubank’s nomination by the Albright faction of the Republican party for tax assessor collector in Bexar County. The document alleges schemes with Democrat candidate P. E. Dickson, claims prearranged tickets, and seeks nullification of Fubank’s nomination to certify Fubank only if fair nomination procedures are upheld.

Philalee Fubank Albright Republican Party Bexar County Albert G. Trawalter Fubang Trawalter Alexander Boyton Léo PL Genard Fubank P. E Coun Boynton Cenard Eubank Genard Eubark Albagat Wendell L. Willkie Nollp William F. Brogan Orginal Albrecht Gepard Brogan P. 1 Tucket

Regimental Illusion Camp Bullis Arrival

Members of the Thirty-eighth Infantry settle in tent quarters at Camp Bullis after arriving by train and motor convoy from Fort Douglas Utah. The regiment minus one battalion at Fort Sill Oklahoma prepares for equipment and a Louisiana maneuver trip as the Second Division trains with a welcome party and coffee and doughnuts.

Thirty-eighth Infantry Camp Bullis Fort Douglas Salt Lake City Utah Fort Silt Olda Hardy Louisiana Tgeuvets San Antonio

German planes attack British ports and shipyards

British defense communique says German planes bombed harbor approaches and industrial sites in the United Kingdom last night. Targets included I Leyland mintor works, Vickers Armstrong Chester plants, Plymouth industrial sites, with morale and anti aircraft defenses noted.

Berlin Boplish High Command Gary Com Mintor Works Leyland Vickers-Armstrong Chester Purpsure Plymouth Manchester Cardiff Dorchester

War Roundup Rallies Allied Resolve Amid Global Skirmishes

Britain seeks further aid from India as RAF repels a major Nazi attack over the Channel. Nazi losses and air battles boost British morale while concerns grow over Italy’s North Africa push and Somaliland frontier. France forms a supreme court to probe war blunders as Hungary presses Romania over Transylvania negotiations and Dobruja claims.

Britain India Channel England R.A. F Africa Italy London Zeila British Somaliland Berbera France Supreme Court Hiom Hungary Rumania Transylvania Adolf Hitler Bulgaria Dobruja

Britain and Germany clash over wartime feed policy

A wartime dispatch argues Britain bears responsibility for feeding populations in German-occupied areas, countering allegations that Germany controls supply. It cites officials from Dienst Aus Deutschland defending Hitler's claim of a German supply for Europe while denying an assured European feeding plan.

Herlin Britain Germany Adolf Hitler Europe Hitler Dienst Aus Deutsch-land

Film comedian Denies Involvement in Red Conspiracy

Lionel Stander, film comedian, testifies before the county grand jury investigating Communist activity in Los Angeles. He denies party membership or donations and says the inquiry ties him to the 1935 James Riley murder case. Stander notes prior ties to the Hollywood Anti Nazi League, now linked to Democratic Action, while DA staff cite Leech’s testimony about Communist use of anti Nazi leagues. Disturbance follows reports of Amalimen’s wanted status on the Lurline ship.

Los Angeles Aug Lionel Stander Grand Jury Baron Fitts Stander Communist Party Mame Ee Stanider James Edewith Riley Hollywood

British Query U.S. Embassy Employer and Russian Dressmaker Case

Lynn Kent, former U S embassy employee, and Anna Wolkoff were questioned at Bow Street police station as secret hearings began under the Official Secrets Act. After about 90 minutes the case was adjourned until a special meeting on August 19.

London Lynn Kent United States Anna Wolkoff Bow Street Harges

Kidnappers Take Six in Shanghai

Six Chinese including three wealthy merchants and a four year old boy were abducted in Shanghai within two hours. One woman participated in the child’s abduction and three others were involved. Two victims were later released with no political motive or broader aims involved.

Shanghai

May Poll Plans Seen In Maverick Strategy

A controversial city hall reshuffle unfolds as the Don and Maverick allies push appointments including W. W. Vaughn as assistant police chief and Dr W A King as city attorney. Critics note several aides are politically connected while others fear patronage and a looming tax collector reshuffle amid ongoing campaign tensions.

Maverick Briess W. W. Vaughn Childl W. A. King UW Murreli

Poor Politics Maveritkho Premnet Captains Page

Reconstructed OCR fragment notes political figures and officials in a region. Mentions Prospect Hilvagian and inspectors visiting households, leaving notes about alley cleanups. An arrest is referenced regarding John Ro Shook. incomplete due to garbled text.

Speerfind Mhoserms

Girls Club Ceremony at 403 Sawyer Avenue

County Judge Charles W. Anderson addressed Girls' Club members on Thursday during a flow-raising ceremony at the club building, introducing Weiss, a member of the child advisory board and chairwoman of the ceremony.

Charlé, W. Anderson Girls’ Club Sawyer Avenue Anderson Uy Then Weiss Chil Uae Geerstine Hay Cesar Gampa Charles Wharavan Sidney Tansee Mr Borns Manedk Isesr County Jwas Abney Hemplete Joornta de Dugiday Benita Piri Cdkela Rite Mall Calleet Ane Mandela iTanse Eleptinn Bey

County political tangle taints West May city election

Fragmented report outlines county officials debates over legality of election procedures and ballots. Mentions Francis Sulli, Lucky Bishop, Lesiwe Moore, and Lig ruts amid discussions of absent voting, machine use, and possible court scrutiny.

West Police Commission Bishop Francis Sulli Shoul Snc Pulee Don Accistant Pure Co Etuth Lesiwe Moore Veral House Uekel Tdillasiaw Ennel Dared Terrie

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