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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

6

Roosevelt Orders Controls On Installment Credit

President Roosevelt authorized a federal strike on installment lending to curb inflation and aid defense needs. An executive order directs the Federal Reserve to draft rules limiting down payments and loan terms for consumer durables while excluding home construction loans. The move targets automobiles, appliances, and other big-ticket purchases and aims to prevent credit-driven demand from outstripping defense materials.

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Japan Extends SM Policy Amid Singapore Safety Fears

Fragmented report notes concerns over safety in Singapore and East Asia. A U S official, Joseph C. Grew, and Secretary of State HN Voiced are cited while a visiting figure from Eden's era is referenced in vague terms. The piece hints at warnings and policy emphasis during a recent visit.

Nersongily Anthony den Phat Bruain Singapore United States Armbisia Sor Joseph C. Grew Eden

U S May End Jap Trade Relations

Washington figures consider severing all commercial ties with Japan as option if aggression continues in the Pacific. Senators Nye and George warn of broad risk to commerce and global involvement, while debate over U S policy grows tense.

Washington George U.-Ga United States Japan Foreign Relations South Pacific Considera' Thos Genator Nee R-N. D Nye Ike

Library room work starts at San Antonio public venue

Work began Thursday to add a new room on the third floor of a San Antonio public venue to house the late Harry Herteberg collection. Porter Loring, president of the Circus Fans of America, used a chisel to break into a wall as Ellj Garis, chair of the library search, oversaw the effort. H.W. Moeller will be contractor with Welkom Ly as architect for the project.

Porter Loring M. M. Harris San Antonio Harry Herteberg Hertyberg Circus Fans of America Ellj Garis Hi Library Saarch Circus Fans’ Organization Mertebare H.W. Moeller

Controversy Rises Over Taxi Drivers Returning to Work

The text drivers' union clashes with Felton Cab and Baggage Co over the return to work of drivers. Harris announces 25 men back, union says only 15 returned, and only seven are or were union members. Applications for a new taxi license, including Ben Block for the B-B Taxi Stand, were heard in corporation court at 2 pm Tuesday with city tax inspector Frank Vogler presiding.

Text Drivers' Union Felton Cab and Baggage Company A. Group Oly Forals Appiles- Hons Union Ben Block Frank Vogler

Robbery Charge Clouds California Taxi Dispute

A California man faces robbery charges amid a taxi dispute over city ordinances and union actions. Hearings were set for August 20 for F A Bennett representing Santa Dantonia Transportation. about 100 drivers left work August 1 as unions warned of actions. Union officials said strikes would not halt cabs but could lead to discipline for members, while drivers sought higher shares of fares under a new three year contract. No violence was reported despite tensions and police notes of alleged cash theft in the incident.

F. A. Bennett San Daentonia Transportation Company Labor Temple Yellow Cab Yvery Black Company United Gab Company Harris Leame Hihi In & Group Wio Tkwan Tantsmount Spichs Sfough Lecomne Woton Hattis Ux Yriton Nérleb Isaac Valeree Wright San Diego Calif Vaughan Frank Halluch Eny Hosale Ander Frio City Road

Credit Curbs Explained by Roosevelt Order Summary

Washington dispatch outlines Roosevelt's installment credit order aimed at curbing consumer purchases to conserve defense materials. It covers all consumer credit including cash purchases, durable goods, and home improvements with exemptions for farming tools and new houses. The measure seeks to curb inflation, require down payments, and imposes criminal penalties for violations, with regulations to follow by the Federal Reserve Board.

Washington Roosevelt Mos M_ 3 Eccles Federal Reanswer Board Cemean A. Eccles Anylne Federal Reserve Board

City Forester Plans Fall Planting Talk at Garden Center

City forester Stewart King will speak about planting at the Witterauseum garden center tomorrow afternoon, per Mrs. EA Marrs executive secretary. Serunsariig clubs and University Women will attend with Mrs. G GO Gierte as chair. cuttings, crepe myrtle, bamboo hedges, and carpet grass runners will be distributed.

City Forester Stewart King Cin Witterauseum Canter Werleyenday Toming EA. Marrs Serunsariig G GO Gierte Stetela

Theft of Wool Charged in Justice of the Peace Court

Paul Foore was charged with theft of a bag of wool valued at 51.47. The complaint, filed by City Detective T Postar, states the wool was taken from George Rogers at 124 Apache Street on August 8, before Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan.

Paul NI. Foore Nécrets Strett Justice of the Peace Corrigan T. Postar George Rogers

Hospital Advises on Snake Bite Treatment

Dr Alexander Mileatz, superintendent of Robert 8 Green hospital, warns treatment hinges on snake type. Many bite victims arrive misdiagnosed as poisonous or non poisonous bites. Correct tourniquet use can limit swelling and allow proper care while identifying the snake.

Alexandar Mileatz Robert 8. Green Hospital Mitau Enbees Mi' Lenny Anid

Townsend meeting on national recovery plan and income tax

Townsend residents gather at 1 pm Thursday on Howard Street to discuss a national recovery plan and income tax, per Blamey. Leensilver involved.

Townsend Wiil No National Recovery Plac Fursday Howard Street FW. Blamey Hit! Leensilver

Battle Front Reports Push Into Southern Ukraine Near Kiev

Amid heavy combat descriptions, German columns advance toward Kyiv as Naz i forces press into southern Ukraine near the capital. Soviet air battles and rail disruption are cited, with derailed trains and damaged lines noted. Reports claim Luftwaffe clashes with Russian planes over Kiev region and fierce fighting across multiple fronts near Odessa and other key targets.

Brgentic Odessa Herit Nasl Ukraine Kiev DNB Govielles Red Army Berlin Hlev Tly Red Simotensk Hind Planca Murmansk Red Ale Mee Jug Constanta Danube Germany Cerno

Aagic Repair Delayed By Material Shortage In City

Equipment needed for maintenance and repair of San Antonio police radius is awaiting release from authorities and suppliers. City officials, including Mayor Mun, report potential priority handling under defense orders to avoid service delays amid ongoing supply issues.

San Antonios Pire Alderton Nald I Mun Paul V. Betters Conference of Mayors OFM Blaaket Wienort

Plan Offered To Trade In Hose Stockings Reform Proposal Discussed

Philadelphia report on a regulatory plan to reclaim old ald silk stockings. Women would trade in worn stockings when buying new ones. Charles P Eldome of the Pennsylvania Weathing Apparel Guard of Trade says reclaiming old hosiery could ease wartime shortages. Bloomer notes a long-standing niche for experts in reclaiming stockings.

Philadelphia Committee On Regulations Washington Charles P_ ‘Eldome Pennsylvania Eels

Tax on notes and obligations continues in state

Notification to collectors shows the M3 stamp tax on all notes and obligations secured by Ken Instruments remains in effect. County deputy Albert Trawalter, for State Treasurer Charles Lockhart, reported the issue after the attorney general found the bill’s caption failed to reference Senate Bill 87, leaving the tax technically unrepealed. Collection was to have stopped October.

Colinue Ken Instruments Derk Albert Trawalter Charles Lockhart Attorney General’s

Stadler Rites Set Here for Martha Stadler

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Stadler 29 of West Davis Street will be held Wednesday at Lie Rieke chapel. She died Monday night native of Smith county resided in San Antonio for 26 years. Survived by sons Saw Join Voyle Bald San Antonio and others. Interment at Blackdele.

Martha Plizabeth Stadler UG West Davis Street Lie Rieke Chapel Wollitee John Bell San ‘Atlonio Alatovs Mre Caroline Moore Patextine Ola Simpson

New York Team Wins World Four Bridge Championship

Waldemar Von Zedowitz Sam Pryor Edway Hynes Jr and New York partners won the world four bridge championship by 140 points at Asbury Park after the final moved to the Cave Endish club. The Keen Oswald Jacoby Dallas Howard Sthecken M D Maler H Jay Hetker Theodor Lightner of New York were runners up in a hard fought 15th annual Army Jean-Gonlyack Bridge League event.

New York Aue Ietv Cavendish Cluts Doargins Lurnne Nentalstory Waldemar von Zedowitz Sam Pryor Edway Hynes Jr Wil A. Mitchell Atlanta Asbury Park Cave Oswald Jacoby Dallas Howard Sthecken M. D. Maler H. Jay Hetker Theodor Ie Lightner

Pastor M. Graves Dies After Bridge Collision

The Rev. M. Graves, 36, pastor of the Galt Greek and Concord Replist charettes, died from a broken neck suffered Friday night when a vehicle struck a bridge near Brownwood. Funeral services are planned tomorrow at Howard Payne College, where he studied. Survivors include his widow.

Brownwoob M. 4. Graves Galt

Martin Rites for Mrs Alice Matlin Incomplete Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Matlin 55 of Simpson Street were held after a Tuesday death. Native of Ariscota county she lived in San Antonio 12 years with survivors including Jett Matting, David and Jamed Martin of San Antonio, Clyde Marthy of Gore, daughter Mrs Lews Halland of San Antonio, brothers Taomes Isaac Peter Tilburny Poteet, sister Mrs Mark Taylor. Interment planned at Mission Burial Park.

Mrn Alice Matlin Simpson Alebe Enapel Ariscota County San Antone Buabind Jett Mattingseis David Jamed Martin San Antonio Clyde Marthy Goreaux Christh Lews Halland San Antolo Taomes Isaac and Peter Tilburny Poteet Mark Taylor Tourdanton Mrandeniidven Interenent Mission Burial Ark

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