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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

5

Willkie seeks Hoover Landon aid for Hatch Act amendments

Willkie plans to ask Herbert Hoover and Alf Landon to back broad changes to the Hatch anti politics law. He proposes sworn asset statements for presidents and exempt officials on taking and leaving office and outlines meetings with Landon, Hoover, and others as part of his campaign.

Colorado Springs Colo UPI Wendell L. Willkie Herbert Hoover Alf M. Landon Willkie Langan Hoover Denver Wilkie Hutch Inn

King and Queen welcomed by Indian troops in Derbyshire

George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Derbyshire where Indian troops conducted an ancient ceremony named Nuzzi. Two soldiers offered gold and silver. the king touched them with his right hand, signaling acceptance, then raised his hand to remit the gifts to the givers.

London George VI Queen Elizabeth Derbyshire

Watchmaker caps keep parts in capsules at 111 West Commerce

Bill Hammond runs a jewelry supply shop where tiny watch screws, under a pinhead, are stored in capsules for quick handling. He notes the balance wheel pivots must be precisely measured, with over 250 parts in even the cheapest watch. He worries wartime shortages will affect supplies from Switzerland and jokes about a doctor persona guarding his capsules.

Bill Hammond B. M. Hammond Jewelry Supply Company West Commerce Street Hammond

Spending list shows wood ft pce spending in Bexar primary

Final expenditure reports filed with County Clerk Albert G. Trawalter reveal Will W Weog as the heaviest spender in Bexar County Democratic primary races. Wood spent 1952.16 in a failed bid for re election while Owen W Kilday spent 1880. Paul J Kilday reported 903.26 with Frances Haskell Edmonson at 3504. Dickison ran close behind with 1950.49 for tax assessor collector. John Huth lost with 1755 spent. Multiple other candidates and officers listed with varied expenses.

Bexar County Will W. Weog Wood Owen W. Kilday Albert G. Trawalter Paul J. Kilday Dickison Raymund Gar- Hardt Suhn FR. Shevk Sirt Ny Judee Lay No McCoflamn Gin Anderson SUI Har Stans JW. Donnell Franklin B. Thomson Marshall D. Gell de Anderson Daniel Webster Pat Dwyer Jack Ridgeway Pat Jefferson Fagan Dirkson Guy Lostenheren Wiley Hartfied Kuykendal Jake Jay Reich Grerke HH Baron Sr John FE Geraghty Gtro Marekewnrit Dreanet L. Brehn Man Sen Floyd Feliin Fer Constable Precinct Meeks W. Davi Pircinet Victor Fecker Ouo Bo Harper Procter Prigar Ruch Pravinet Cain Pere Garsell Ral Mangus Jap Prine Ed Schaefer Melvin Maltsberger

Provisional Units Formed for Fort Eighth Corps Maneuvers

An announced plan at Fort Gamm Houston outlines provisional units for a Fort Formed Eighth corps maneuver in Louisiana this month. The force includes two officers and 84 men from Fort Huachuca and a provisional service company of five officers and 125 men from Company L Twenty fifth Infantry.

Eighth Corps Louisiana Fort Gam Houston Fort Huachuca Ariz Twenty-fifth Infantry

State funds reach Texas school districts in per capita payments

Warrants totaling 3 101 946 were issued to Texas school districts for the 2 per capita apportionment of the state available school fund. This leaves 2 of the 22 per capita apportionment unpaid, with the final payment due around September 10, per State Superintendent L A Woatis.

Austin Texas Avilable L. A. Woatis

Business gains lift July outlook says Hopkin

Washington August 8 6 Business improved into July Secretary of Commerce Hopking reported moderate gains with a large volume of infill orders and strong consumer buying. He cited international political tensions for higher trade activity while noting a downward price trend in sensitive commodities and higher industrial production after seasonal adjustment despite some manufacturing leveling.

Wasitington Hopking Hoptins

Mother With Son in Life and Death in Oakland

Estelle Loney Silverstein 54 died after shooting her 31 year old mentally ailing son Phillip Loney and then herself in Oakland California. Police found her dying beside the boy and a note asked mercy as Phillip begged not to be left alone. The case follows a long custody battle stemming from a 1925 divorce and a fortune tied to NITLAS LONEY.

Gakland Calif Estelle Loney Silverstein Oakland Phillip Loney Mercy Lipur Leon Carroll Bernard Silverstein Asl Bobiy Silverstein Fis Phillip Phillip Leuey England Philip

Moore W G died in Living Fi hospital service held at 2 30 p m

W G Moore 06 died Thursday in a Living hospital. Services were held at 2 30 p m Thursday from the Therce Funeral chapel with Rev Lewis officiating. Burial in Luling city cemetery. Survivors include widow Mrs Lorent Moore, sons Sant Victor, Mac, Alvin, Abner. daughters Mrs Guokel Dallas, Ruby Putin San Diego Texas, Katie Guokel Virginia, Jessie Beland Tone Moore Luling. Brothers Mae Abner Luling, Gover Beaumont. sisters Mrs Ennis Karnstadt Luling, Mrs Famnie Armstrong Florida.

W.G. Moore Therce San Diego Texas Katie Guokel Virmnia Jessie Beland Tone Moore Luling iMae and Abner Gover Moore Beaumont Ennis Karnstadt Famnie Armstrong Florida

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