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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

9

Hope in Futume Five Business Hope in Futume Five

By B C Forbes a patient with a deep rooted attachment cannot be cured by operations or medicines. The article argues America is like such a patient, with six years of effort to restore economic health failing. It critiques wheat cotton and finance, noting subsidies and amputations of industries, while industry and workers suffer under New Deal policies and public debt rises. The piece questions the source of the nation’s trouble and suggests better treatment awaits.

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Assault to Murder Charged in Officer Tincei Case

Trevino faces assault to murder charges alongside Digny and Priday amid a convoluted case. The defendant is accused of shooting Mrs. Trevino at her AlgurL home. Bigamy charges against Faymond Gerlarde arose after a June 91 marriage to Fellon Castily before Justice Gerhardt.

Tincei Trevino Priday Carmen Me Camplaine Tustion of the Peace Faymond Gerlarde

Man Whitman charged with shooting assault to murder

Friday in Justice of the Peace Reymond Gertardt's court Johny Whitman of 426 Town Street was charged with assault to murder after a shooting at Wille Builth of 426 Town Street on August 18. Public notes show the case proceeding in County Court with further weapon allegations.

Johny Whitman Tad Commerce Street Justice of the Peace Reymond Gertardt Whitman Town Street ANL Niko al- Lan Nobh

Wheat Benefit Payments Cut Under AAA Plan

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced lower wheat payments for 1940 with rates of 8 to 22 cents per bushel for wheat farmers complying with price and production controls. The cut reflects a larger national wheat acreage allotment of 60,000,000 acres versus 55,000,000 last year, distributing the 725 million dollar fund across the smaller base.

Washington Agricultural Adjustment Administration Busnel Benedit Pasinery AAA

Thanksgiving on Partisan Hookup Proclaimed Thanksgiving

A nationwide survey shows most Americans will observe Thanksgiving on the president's proclaimed date reflecting party lines. Governors split along Democrat and Republican lines on whether to celebrate November 23 or November 30, with undecided states noted.

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2204 Acres Parks in L A System Reveals Parcels Land

A municipal land division in Los Angeles completes 76 parcels with one 60 acres, another 1010 acres, and a single large tract. Auditor Fontaine notes details on parkways and a notable deer hide offering from Norway as part of the land’s natural cover.

Sim Antonio Burney Jules Parvning Chant Caty Fontaine Olinoe Lark

O Daniel! Guards Parade Open Texas Governor Visits

Governor W Lee O Daniel reviews Texas Guards at CAMP HULEN after a port voyage on the state owned C foot Eureka. Maj Gen Claude V Birkhead hails the guardsmen and notes maneuvers over two weeks. Troopers mostly young have skill to be ready for duty within 90 days.

Camp Hulen Texas National Guardianen Urey W. Lee O'Daniel O'Danle Aleph Fat Mike Mili Ary Port Lavaca C-foot Eureka Claude V. Birkhead Gorgnor Chaniel Missea Betty Jane Mary Ann Birkhead Davellers Menircal Corps Birkhead

Death in railroad car prompts army ID check

Military police awaited word from Washington to confirm if a body found in a railroad car is Port Sam Houston soldier Jack T. Foster missing since last Friday. Laundry marks aided tentative ID but advanced decomposition prevented positive identification. Police noted the clothing matched Foster’s, while investigators speculated the victim could be an older man, about 50, dead longer than Foster.

Miliary Washington, D, GC Sam Houston Maleakis Qood Washington Jack T. Foster Noldier Army Post Northern Pacific East Yards T. N. Goodwon Malonkis Foster

Movie Talent Hunt Stars In San Antonio Visit

Hollywood stars Wendy Borrie and Anita Louise arrive with fanfare in San Antonio, staying at the St. Anthony hotel after a sleepless night. They plan a day of rest while the local press notes a Pacific coast movement behind their visit.

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Hollywood guests arrive for Majestic week in San Antonio

A San Antonio visit by Edmund Tawe and Jesse Lasky kicks off a weeklong stay for Wendy and Anita at the Majestic theater. The celebrities, amid Alamo jokes, travel from Houston by plane and train, endure delays, and praise local scenes as they prepare for a stage appearance. The entourage, including Roy Yalenbom and Michael Vallon, will spend about a week in the area before returning to Hollywood.

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Jaycees Laud Tax Handling Reform Proposal

San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce directors passed resolutions praising new tax collection reforms. The move aims to streamline delinquent tax payments and reduce penalties and interest, with a draft ordinance to require at least 20 percent payments on amounts due each year.

City of Fl Cata San Antonio Sinior Chamber Milam

Local war sticker drive gains momentum in Bexar county

Community groups push nationwide anti war message with Keep Out of War emblems. Hundreds of gummed stickers in national colors already adorn cars from luxury limousines to old trucks. Residents suggest displaying them in store windows clubs and homes to widen reach. Stickers available at The Light building Star Drug Store and Warmack Terrell Avenue Pharmacy with mailed envelopes accepted.

Ieonttterans Newviray Tne Bexar County Star Drug Gevers Highland Boulevard Warmack Terrell Avenue South Flores and Perrell Avec

Settlement Seen For Oil Lands Dispute In Mexico

Mexican under secretary Beteta and Consul General Jesefe discussed the oil lands issue with Ramon Be Mexican official predicted a settlement as about 16 American oil companies resist accepting government pay for their original investments. Beteta claimed Mexico has operated fields since taking them over, producing thousands of barrels of oil for sale to Germany and Japan. He planned to return to Mexico City Friday.

Pany Ramon Be Beteta Omar Jesefe Mexico Germany Mubu Japan Mexico City

Suit filed against operation of tavern

District Attorney J R Shooker filed in Fifth District court a suit to enjoin Willem Jr. Thones and Mrs Matus May Thaniss Norton and four others from operating Eater's Tavern at 21-2 Form ham Street alleging the building contains a hyper galoon used for prostitution and ransacking a common nuisance and that intoxicating liquors are sold without proper license with a temporary restraining order set for 6:59 a.m. August 0.

Ham Street R. Dhooker Fifth District Court John J. Onton Tird Ecourt G.taylor Willem Jr. Thones Matus Thaniss Norton

Double Feature for Marlandate Service Club Forum

A Friday meeting features a Harlandale High School band concert followed by a speech by Dr. John G. Granzery of Southwestern University on The Present European... A dialog session closes the event. The band, led by Ceciling, recently earned statewide recognition in a competition.

CG E Troute Harlandale High School John GC. Granzery Southwestern Nniverally Granhery United States Harandate Ceciling

Gleason Heads Buxar County Veterinary Group

Dr. ME Gleason Friday became president of the Buxar County Veterinary Medical Association after a two year term of inactivity. Officers elected in preparation for the state convention to be held here in January include Captain M. W. Tinie as vice president and Dr. Walter Lawrence as recording secretary.

Gleason ME. Gleason Buxar County Veterinary Medical Association M. W. Tinie Walter Lawrence

Stockyards Row Talks Fort Worth Meeting

Fort Worth Stockyards officials met with 200 striking live stock handlers to resolve differences. Pens remained empty as talks continued. CIO assistant district director Porter warned union committee would pursue a closed shop, while company officials urged a possible Lorenth settlement rather than delay.

Fort Worth Auf James Porter CIO

West Coast Trip Winner Headed For San Francisco

Miss Frayces Janecek, winner of a city paper loyalty contest, was to depart Friday at 1 30 p m for the West Coast. She will be joined by her mother, Mrs Ruby Janecek.

Frayces Janecek San Francisco Larammorobanis West Coast Mra Ruby Janecek

Justice Department Eyes Gasoline Basing Point Probe

Washington Aug 14 The Justice Department announced plans for possible legal action to challenge the basing point system in gasoline pricing. Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold told Wyoming AG Ewing Kerr that investigations will target major oil companies and independent dealers who allegedly collude to raise prices, with FBI help arranged. Progress depends on Supreme Court rulings in related cases and ongoing probes in California and Wisconsin.

Washington Department of Justice Willise Kerr Wyoming Arnold Carl L. Sackett Gheyenne Denver Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Aandt Madison Wis Caen Circuit Court of Appeals FAS Supremr New York Arnald Supreme Court California

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